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Private Pool & Hot Tub - Game Room - Private Beach in Gated Community

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Beach nearby
Smart TV, fireplace, foosball
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

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5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 143812 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪36 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 1-minute drive from Miramar Beach and 6 minutes from Henderson Beach State Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Destin Beaches and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park.

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • James Lee Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • James Lee Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬12 min walk

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

Private Pool & Hot Tub - Game Room - Private Beach in Gated Community

Sea Horse | Luxury Destin Vacation Rental with Private Pool, Hot Tub and Elevator – Steps from the Beach in Destiny by the Sea

Welcome to Sea Horse, a stunning 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath luxury vacation rental in the exclusive, gated community of Destiny by the Sea along Destin’s scenic Highway 98. This three-story coastal retreat combines high-end comfort with unbeatable proximity to the sugar-white sands and emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Perfect for families, multi-generational groups, and friends’ getaways, this spacious home sleeps up to 14 guests and features a private pool and hot tub, elevator, game room, and easy access to private beach entrances. Every bedroom has an ensuite bathroom.

Why Guests Love Sea Horse Villa
• Private pool and hot tub for total relaxation
• Steps to the beach via two gated private access points
• Located in Destiny by the Sea, Destin’s premier beachfront community with 24/7 security
• Access to the community pool and hot tub surrounded by lush landscaping
• Residential elevator for easy access to all floors
• Foosball game table and dedicated game room with mini fridge and microwave
• Fully stocked kitchen with premium appliances
• Multiple balconies for Gulf breezes, sunrise coffee and sunset cocktails
• Complimentary Starbucks coffee pack, bottled water, and a starter amenity kit
• Free high-speed Wi-Fi and four private parking spaces
• Four backpack beach chairs and umbrella for guest use
• Close to Destin Commons, Publix, movie theaters, fine dining, boutique shopping, golf and water sports

Spacious Layout Designed for Comfort
Spread out across three floors of thoughtfully designed living space, Sea Horse Villa blends coastal charm with modern convenience.

First Floor
• Guest Bedroom: King bed with ensuite bath
• Guest Bedroom: Two sets of twin bunk beds, perfect for kids and teens
• Game Room: Foosball table, mini fridge, TV and lounge seating – opens to the pool area

Second Floor
• Guest Bedroom: King bed with ensuite bath
• Large open-concept living, dining and kitchen area with seating for all
• Fully stocked kitchen with high-end appliances, breakfast bar, and plenty of cookware for family feasts
• Balcony access for fresh Gulf breezes
• Sleeper sofa for additional guests

Third Floor
• Primary Suite: King bed, spa-like ensuite bath with soaking tub, walk-in shower, and private balcony spanning the width of the home
• Guest Suite: King bed with ensuite bath and balcony access

Outdoor Living
The private, fenced backyard features a sparkling pool and hot tub surrounded by a spacious deck with loungers, a grill, and shaded seating areas. Upstairs balconies offer sweeping views and a peaceful place to enjoy morning coffee or evening wine.

Prime Location in Destiny by the Sea
Guests enjoy access to two private beach entrances, a community pool and hot tub, and beautifully landscaped walking paths. The gated neighborhood is ideally located near The Crab Trap restaurant, perfect for a beachfront lunch or cocktail. Shopping, dining, golf, and family attractions like Big Kahuna’s Water Park are just minutes away.

Extra Perks
Sea Horse Villa comes stocked with vacation-ready extras including:
• Starbucks coffee pack with creamer & sugar
• Bottled waters
• Starter supply of paper towels, soaps, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, dish detergent, laundry pods, and more
• Four backpack beach chairs and umbrella for beach days

Book Your Dream Destin Getaway
Whether you’re planning a relaxing family beach trip, a friends’ reunion, or a multi-generational vacation, Sea Horse Villa offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and location. From mornings by the pool to sunset strolls along the sand, every moment here is designed to create lasting memories.

Reserve your stay at Sea Horse Villa today and enjoy the very best of Destin, Florida in style.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a water park, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

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

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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,812 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

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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Private Pool & Hot Tub - Game Room - Private Beach in Gated Community Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

joanna l.

Several issues with appliances not working such as ice and water in fridge, washer and dryer, elevator. Pool and hot tub were dirty when we got there including hair in the hot tub. They would heat off and on and light in hot tub would be flickering when on so in evening hours it was horrible to sit in hot tub witg the light. Rwmote to run pool and hot tub like lights jets and heat also didnt work and was not replaced. Maintenence came several times however notging was fixed or propwely working when we left. We asked for a partial refund due to things bot working but bo response yet in over a week. The house it self was prrtty and beach access was nice lots of room for everyone just would have liked to enjoyed the reat if it alittle more being we were there for 5 nights.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Marla M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay; the place accommodated the us all!! The host just needs to make some updates to the property(washer &dryer and new sofas for front room) to enhance a better experience for all.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Eddie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property. Thought pool was bigger in photos. Washing machine needs replacing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place in a very nice neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice & quiet. Perfect for our group of 8! I only gave 4 stars because of issues with the elevator.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ken A.

The good: - Absolutely awesome location. 2 minute walk to the gorgeous community beach.- Really big place, plenty of room for our family group of 7 adults and 2 kids.- Gated community so it's secluded and safeThe not so good:- The refund terms by the owners didn't match what Vrbo had listed; we had to sign a completely different agreement after putting money down through Vrbo. It worked out for us but might cause some problems for those booking for the near future expecting to be able to back out.- The place could use some maintenance. Everything mostly works (not the elevator) but there are things that need some love, like the upstairs showers. Probably time for some mattress replacements. - The kitchen drain smelled horrible. We wished that had been taken care of before we arrived.- Some basic supplies are offered (bar soap, shampoo, body wash) but they are small and limited, as are paper towels and toilet paper. Plan on a trip to the store.If it had been a little better maintained this would be a very easy 5 stars!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Gina K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not the best

Needs ALOT of repairs but loved the area. We stayed previously in this area and absolutely loved it but not sure I’d recommend again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay.

Beautiful beach house. Everything was comfortable and clean. The kitchen was well supplied with dishes and appliances. The pool is comfortable and great for sunbathing. It was a very short walk to the beach and the neighborhood is a great position to restaurants and shopping. Overall, we had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Visal O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation home

Great private community rental! The slight inconvenience are the paper towel and toilet paper are too little to use for the duration of our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarret M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica R.

Ok trip

We were not told we couldn’t bring our personal golf cart, so for first night we had to leave it at crab trap restaurant overnight. And I had knee surgery not to long ago, and was not able to use elevator, due to be broken half the time we were ther. And my husband got stuck in it also..
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous

We had an amazing stay at this location! So close to the beach! Really enjoyed the pools and hot tubs also! I would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jose M.

Great Times at the beach

Great experiences.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Will definitely stay here again management was great with responding to any issues or any questions. House was very clean had everything we needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to make memories!

Great house for lots of people! We had bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone. The house was very convenient to the beach! We were in the pool every day! Great memories were made! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Forever Destin

I’ve. Stayed in other properties in Destin, Fl This one is in my top 5. The neighborhood is in an excellent section of the beach community. You can drive, but if you like to get your walking in.. the outlet mall is technically in walking distance and other amenities around the area. The property itself is extremely clean and very spacious on all floors. The Hot tub and swimming pool were heated BEFORE we arrived! (This is always a plus) We only had two problems which were handled immediately through the app and a service tech was there within a few minutes. I can’t say enough about the surrounding privacy fence! Great layout. I also liked the full time gate attendant. You can’t just walk in or drive through the neighborhood. It’s gated! We felt secure. In Short. PLENTY of SPACE! Great sized rooms and excellent service! 5 out of 5 experience. I think you can always feel safe in a gated neighborhood with very high in cars in the driveways…. lol. Great Spot!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024