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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with wicker chairs.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
Interior
A spacious living room with a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, white sofas, a coffee table, and a large window.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101734 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Destin

With a stay at this vacation home in Destin (Crystal Beach), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Miramar Beach and 14 minutes by foot from Destin Commons. .This vacation home is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Destin Beaches and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park.
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What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • James Lee Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Destin Commons - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • James Lee Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Camille's At Crystal Beach - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Ale House - ‬16 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.

Pelican Retreat by AvantStay | 5 MINS TO BEACH | Pet Friendly w/ Pool & BBQ!

Welcome to Pelican Retreat!

WHAT TO LOVE ABOUT THIS HOME:
- 5 Minute Walk to the beach!
- Private pool in the fenced backyard
- Outdoor dining area and grill
- Beautifully renovated interiors
- Pet Friendly
- Short Walk to Restaurant & Shopping

Welcome to Pelican Retreat, a quintessential beach house just one block from the beach! Located in famous Crystal Beach, this custom, completely renovated home is just a short and safe two-minute walk to the world-famous white sand beaches and emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. It's perfect for your next family vacation!

The star of the show lies outside in the private fenced backyard with a gorgeous pool. Spend your days soaking up the sun, and cool off with a refreshing dip. Fire up the grill on the patio and dine alfresco under the trellis, where string lighting provides to perfect ambiance all day long.

Step inside to discover an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, creating the perfect space to gather. The kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and everything you need to prepare home-cooked meals. Three bedrooms and two and a half baths complete the home.

You will fall in love with the Crystal Beach neighborhood of Destin, known for its white picket fences and upscale cottage-style homes. The area is convenient to an outdoor shopping mall, a movie theater, countless restaurants, and shops, water park, go carts, and several world class golf courses, but still maintains a quiet and family-friendly beach atmosphere. No high-rise condos are allowed in this unique area.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:

Primary BEDROOM: King Bed (Sleeps 2)
BEDROOM 2: Queen Bed (Sleeps 2)
BEDROOM 3: 2x twin beds, 1 full bed (Sleeps 4)
Living Room w/ Sofa Bed (Sleeps 2)
Kitchen
Dining Room

All AvantStay guests have access to our 24/7 guest experience line, a dedicated hospitality manager, and hotel-grade amenities.

*Home Truths:*
- Please note that active commercial and residential construction is currently underway in the city of Destin.
- Pool heat is available for an additional fee but must be requested at least 48 hours before your stay.
- Please note: Pool heat will not be available during the summer months (April 1 - October 31).
- This home allows pets for a fee. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.

Parking Details:
- Maximum of 3 parking spots available.
- No street parking is allowed. Please only use designated parking areas. Failure to comply could result in a warning or towing.

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This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.
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.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,734 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

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Pelican Retreat by AvantStay | 5 MINS TO BEACH | Pet Friendly w/ Pool & BBQ! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jackson G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very short, easy walk to the beach. We enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family was really happy with this beautiful home so close to the beach ( walking distance) very easy to check in and out 10 of 10 surely will be booking back to this lovely home soon thanks a lot :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pool was enjoyable, family very comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Polly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay and love the location! We greatly appreciated the pet-friendly fenced in outdoor spaces, which allowed us to spend a lot of time outside. Great place and we will definitely be back!!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family trip and very nice property. Will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hillary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy walk to the beach with small kids. The property had everything we needed and made for a great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter getaway

Great location and perfect layout for out family. The heated pool was wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy to find and great location. Had a problem with the dishwasher and it was fixed right away. Short walk to the beach. Love that the pool is gated separately for kid safety.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home

Very nice vacation home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed Pelican Retreat

We loved the house, pool, space, and location. The beach access was a quick walking distance from the house. It was clean, everything worked perfect for us, and we had zero issues. We would definitely stay at that house again and recommend it for others as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The house was better than pictured and was the perfect size for our family. I loved the layout of the house and was perfect for our two dogs to have some fenced in spaces by the pool. The pool was great to have right off the house. The location was easy and walkable to the beach and some coffee and food. It had what we needed and we felt right at home all week. Thanks for an amazing stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would stay again

Lovely property and great communication. Just know the yard is not completely fenced in, only the pool area. Location is great and just a few mins walk to the beach. Would definetly stay here again
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

This place was great! Very clean, the pool was wonderful, and it was very close to the beach, a very short walk. The management company was very communicative throughout our stay and overall we were very happy. We would definitely stay here again, and hopefully will as we had a wonderful time, highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house, great location. A few minor repairs needed on doors. Landscaper cut grass and blew it in the pool! We cleaned the pool endlessly. Overall B
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas in Destin

This property is a hidden gem! Very clean and great floor plan, property manager was very responsive to emails. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful home in the middle of everything.

We really enjoyed our stay here. The house was beautiful and stocked with everything needed to be able to enjoy our stay. The pool was smaller than we expected but overall it was great to have and very inviting. The rooms were all very clean and spacious. Overall we loved our stay here and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meloney T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

This property was perfect for our family of 7 and two doxies:) The house was cute & tidy & well stocked with everything you need. We really enjoyed swimming in the pool, which was well maintained, on the hot days we didn't want to get sandy at the beach :)The house location is close to everything! The only negative was the mattresses could use updating as they weren't as comfy as we would have liked. But we would definitely recommend:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pelican is perfect!

We truly enjoyed our stay! The home was extremely clean, super comfy beds, stocked kitchen, and just a short walk to the beach. The pool was super refreshing and the perfect way to wind down our day. Also, it was nice that there were some beach chairs there to use. Will definitely return! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time!

Great house and location. Pool got dirty from the landscaping company, but they were able to send someone to clean it. It was the next morning when it was cleaned. Overall great property and would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location and Quiet Family Spot

The location was ideal for a family trip. Everything about the house was great with only one small area for improvement. The beds, particularly the master is not the most comfortable. That may be a personal preference but I wish it was just a little softer but I guess that varies by individual. Family didn’t mind.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Teri H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean, especially for allowing dogs. The to do list for check out was the easiest out of all VRBO properties we have ever stayed. The internet was not as good as promised. Each time you left the property you would have to log back in, which was annoying and it would randomly drop at times. 2nd, while not an issue while we were there, the beach access in the summer would not be good. There is only a sliver of beach that is open to the public that is walking distance. In the summer there would likely be no room. The advertisement for this property needs to address the limited beach area in their listing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach House Destin

House was nice and very clean. The house was not pet friendly. You could not let the dogs out safely. The fence needs to be connected to properly secure safety of animals. The dryer needs work did not dry clothes very well.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The toilet leaked significantly onto the floor, and had been for some time, based on the stains on the floor.The top rack of the dishwasher was unusable, as the wheels had rusted off, and it would pull off the tracks with even the slightest pressure. The hot tub had a significant amount of mold growing in it. It was quite foul and clearly had not been serviced in sometime.The tankless water heater was set at 100 degrees, so the “hot” water was tepid at best until I turned up the setting. Overall, the house was relatively clean, the beds were comfortable, and it was extremely close to the beach. So, while the items listed above were not showstoppers, they simply indicated an overall lack of attention to detail.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025