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Heated Pool Included thru May (5+ Nights) • Walk to Beach • Destiny East

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Beach nearby
Dining
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, books, video library, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Destin

When you stay at this vacation home in Destin, you'll be by the sea, a 5-minute drive from Henderson Beach State Park and 5 minutes from Miramar Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Destin Beaches and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park.

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • James Lee Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • James Lee Beach - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Heated Pool Included thru May (5+ Nights) • Walk to Beach • Destiny East

Welcome to Papaya Paradise — a private 3BR/3.5BA home in gated Destiny East, just a 10-minute walk to Destin’s sugar-white beach and close to local dining.
Designed for families or 2–3 couples, this spacious home offers the comfort of a private residence with the convenience of a walkable beach location.

✔ Heated private pool included for 5+ night stays through May
✔ Three en-suite bedrooms (2 King suites + Full/Queen bunk suite)
✔ Ideal for families or 2–3 couples
✔ Beach chairs, umbrella & cooler included
✔ Access to Destiny East resort amenities
This home offers the privacy of a house with the convenience of walking to the beach — without the crowds of high-rise condos.

The Home

The screened lanai and private pool are the heart of the home — perfect for morning coffee, afternoon swims, and relaxed evenings after the beach.
Inside you’ll find:
• Spacious open living area connected to the lanai
• Fully equipped kitchen with stainless appliances
• Full-size washer and dryer
• High-speed Wi-Fi
• Comfortable, quality bedding throughout
Primary King Suite includes:
• Direct lanai access
• Jetted tub
• Walk-in shower
• Double vanities
Second King Suite + private bath
Bunk Suite (Full over Queen) + private bath
All bedrooms are en-suite for comfort and privacy.

Destiny East Community

Located in a quiet, gated residential community featuring:
• Resort-style community pool & hot tub
• Tennis & pickleball courts
• Fitness center & clubhouse
• Playground
• Short walk to the beach
• 2-minute drive to Crab Trap beach access

Pool Heating

Heated pool included for 5+ night stays through May.
For shorter stays or November–February:
• $75/day
• Must be added at least 48 hours prior to arrival
• Runs 7am–10pm
• May take up to 24 hours to reach 87° if air temperatures are below 50°
• Not available if temperatures are forecast below 45° for multiple consecutive days
In rare periods of unseasonably cold weather, the heater may not be able to maintain 87°. No refunds are provided due to weather-related temperature limitations.

Reservation Requirements

To finalize your reservation, we require a signed rental agreement and government-issued ID at booking.
• Primary renter must be 25+
• Maximum occupancy: 9 guests (all ages)
• All guests must be listed on the rental agreement
• No parties or events

Winter Monthly Stays

Extended winter stays (3–4 weeks) are welcome November–February.
Utilities included for monthly stays.
Pool heat may be added for $750/month.
Please message for availability and details.

Outdoor Living Note

As with all Florida homes, occasional outdoor insects may be present when lanai doors are open. The home is professionally treated and maintained.

Security & HOA Compliance

Exterior cameras monitor entry and driveway areas only.
A pool-area noise monitor measures decibel levels (not voices) to comply with HOA quiet hours.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a water park, a hot tub, and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Signed Rental agreement required to complete booking, No Smoking or Vaping, No Tobacco Use, No Pets, No Parties, Max guests 9
No RVs, Trailers, Commercial Vehicles, Stays greater than two weeks Require A credit card & $750 security deposit hold.
HOA Rules Strictly Enforced & Fines Will be your responsibility to pay. No unregistered guests allowed on property even if during the day.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Heated Pool Included thru May (5+ Nights) • Walk to Beach • Destiny East Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles K.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a spacious, lovely home. We enjoyed spending our daughter's 11th birthday and Spring Break here. It was enjoyable whether we out to see the attractions or stayed in and just relaxed. The hosts were very accommodating, and they responded very quickly to any question(s) we had. The house was equipped with everything we needed. We have it on our list of "Saved" places to return and stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heck in simple and the kitchen is well stocked do made cooking easy. Do wish had some wipes to clean counters but otherwise everything you need to make any meal readily available.Beds very comfortable and plenty of TVs for anyone to watch their favorite shows. Pool was nice at the end of the day. Appreciated all the chairs for beach. Great place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Nice time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!!

We had such a great stay at this home. From the ease of working with the property owners from the start of our booking and throughout our whole stay in Destin. The house has everything you need and more. Our kids really enjoyed the pool at the house. The cleanliness of home shines through in every part of the house. we would not hesitate to book this home again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary W., Woodbury, MN USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay

This 3 bedroom, 4 bath was absolutely perfect for our group of six people. Great bunks for the grandkids, perfect bedroom for my son and daughter-in-law and a gorgeous master suite for the grandparents (me & my wife).This was our second trip to Destin (same development both times) and this year with the heated pool was 100% better than last year. It is a great location; short walk to the beach (or very short drive). The host was extremely responsive. We plan to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dream place

This place was a dream. It was more wonderful than expected. The pictures don't do it justice. The owners were great to work with and quick to respond. Loved the community it was located in. Will definitely do this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property, Great location

The property was spacious, clean, comfortable and located in a great area. Short walk to the beach. Clear instructions and excellent communication with the owner.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer ‘24 vacation

This was an awesome location and the owners seriously thought of everything! The house was super clean and our family loved the pool and patio area!! We would definitely recommend this home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

The property was amazing. The pool worked out perfectly with the little guys. Beach was close enough, but we rented a golf cart to make the trip a little easier. Dishwasher was said to have been faulty upon our arrival, maintenance was scheduled right away and a simple reset was all that was needed in the end, but the communication with the owner was on point. They delivered paper plates and plasticware before within a couple hours and even added a couple boxes of cookies for the inconvenience. Much appreciated!! Thank you and we’ll definitely be headed back
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic House

My wife, kids, and I stayed with our friends at this house in April and everything about it was great.... The house had a great layout with plenty of room for all 8 of us... The back patio/pool area was awesome and perfect for hanging out while the kids swam... Would definitely stay here again and I highly recommend it
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Perfect

I can't say enough good things about the hosts, their communication, the home, the patio, the pool and the area. I have rented many places and this was far and away the best of everything. We are already planning our return trip next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEan E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great escape from the Missouri winter!

This is a beautiful home in an excellent location. It has been recently updated and is tastefully decorated. The hosts have thought of everything. It was immaculate at check-in. The hosts left us a thorough manual of local amenties and restaurants. We did our best to see it all! Some of the highlights- we had access to the garage which came in handy for golf clubs and coolers. (So nice not to be tripping over that stuff.) The pantry area was huge so we could keep our supplies close and easily available. Each bedroom had a large TV. Internet access was free and easy to connect. This is a gated community so very safe with minimal traffic. We did not use the pool and lanai due to the time of year, but it would have been a great entertaining space. Lovely property!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine L.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved this house!

Our family really enjoyed our stay here! The house is very clean and the kitchen is stocked with the essentials needed for everyday use. The hosts take great care of this home and it shows. They were very responsive and helpful with any inquiries we had. Our favorite part? How the kitchen/family room open up to the screened in patio/pool area so we can enjoy the heated pool everyday! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Vacation

Amanda was awesome! We really enjoyed our stay! The home was exactly what we wanted and more! We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandi C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Stay

Amanda, was always quick to answer any questions I had to ensure my stay was pleasing. We will be back to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel G., Uvalde

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome home

The home was inviting and very comfortble. It's in a great location, gated community. We loved that it was within walking distance to the beach. It had everything you need to enjoy the pool and the beach. There is no need to buy or pack a ton of stuff because the house has beach chairs, sand toys, umbrella and cooler for guests to use. We loved that each room had its own bathroom and shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Our stay at this property was everything we wanted. Very clean and tidy and ready for my family to enjoy! The location was perfect. The only thing I would recommend at the house is a pool heater as the pool was too chilly for the kids to go in and enjoy. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023