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🩵 Newly Updated, Family & Pet-Friendly Cottage 🩵 ~ Beach Service Included ~

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior
Fitness facility
Outdoor dining
A heated pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kitchenique
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Bay Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Miramar Beach

When you stay at this vacation home in Miramar Beach, you'll be by the sea, a 3-minute drive from Miramar Beach and 9 minutes from Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. .This vacation home is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Destin Beaches and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park.
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What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kitchenique - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • James Lee Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 5 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whales Tail - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬14 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.

🩵 Newly Updated, Family & Pet-Friendly Cottage 🩵 ~ Beach Service Included ~

Welcome to the Sandcastle Cottage ~ A quaint, family-owned and operated beach cottage for nearly a decade. Well maintained with all the amenities- this home-away-from-home will engulf you in fun and relaxation in no time. Sparing no lack of detail, you will find all that you need to enjoy your holiday at the beach. With plenty of activities- we are just a short walk to the gorgeous powder white sands and emerald green waters of our private beach (2 chairs and an umbrella set-up included with your rental (from March through October), 2 pools and a hot tub within the gated community and plenty of local live entertainment. We will provide all that you need to kick back and enjoy your time in paradise.
Some features of our Sandcastle Cottage include:
* Master Bedroom with King Bed and en suite bath
* Guest Bedroom with King Bed
* Guest Bedroom with Full Bed
* Pack ‘n Play
* Free Wi-Fi
* Full sized washer and dryer
* Dishwasher
* Hair dryer
* 2 pools and hot tub within walking distance
* 2 beach chairs and an umbrella reserved for you on the beach every day
* Bikes (Adults & Childrens)
* Beach Towels/beach toys (rafts, boogie boards, sand toys)
* Furnished outdoor patio with Gas Grill
* Flat Screen, smart TVs in each bedroom and family room
* Gas fireplace
* Outside shower station
* Clubhouse with workout facilities
* Basketball Court
* Tennis & Pickleball Courts
* Fully stocked kitchen- pots, pans, baking supplies, crockpot, blender, paper goods, spices
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A flat-screen television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a hot tub and a fitness center. Additional features at this vacation home include complimentary wireless internet access and gas grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • 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

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Bodyboard
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Perfect Escape Your Family Friends Pets Private Beach House
Perfect Escape Your Family Friends Pets Private Beach Destin
Perfect Escape Your Family Friends Pets Private Beach
Perfect Escape Your Family Friends Pets Private Beach House
Perfect Escape Your Family Friends Pets Private Beach Destin
Perfect Escape Your Family Friends Pets Private Beach House
Perfect Escape Your Family Friends Pets Private Beach Destin
Perfect Escape Your Family Friends Pets Private Beach

Charming Pet-Friendly Cottage, Blocks from the Gulf! ~ Beach Service Included ~ Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malwina M.

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

Clean, had everything we needed

Clean and had everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana B.

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

Great location for a family vacation.

This house has everything you need to enjoy the Florida sunshine.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

Great location

We had a great stay. The location was great. The house offered everything we needed and was comfy for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matte H.

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

Perfect for family of six

Nice property and good location, the closeness to the beach was a big plus
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jens K.

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

Relaxing and Quiet

Nicely tugged away in the neighborhood. Enjoined the beach and the pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Relaxing

Great family vacation. Nice space, good back yard area. Short walk to beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey C.

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

Cozy Beach House

Our family enjoyed our stay in this cozy little beach house. The location was fabulous. Beach was easy to access. Host is responsive and does a fantastic job keeping home clean and stocked with all of the necessities plus some. We have visited this area for over 15 years and this home is now one of our new favorites. Looking forward to future trips!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

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

Great Place to Stay

We really enjoyed our stay at this house. Everything was as described, and it was well stocked with everything we needed. Great location and easy walk to beach. We also enjoyed the heated pool and hot tub. It was also nice having beach equipment in the garage. Much more than we used!Thanks for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

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

Great Thanksgiving Stay

This house was great for our family holidays. Pet friendly and had everything you would need for a beach trip. Enjoyed the space as well as the amenities for this location The pool was heated and the hot tub was nice for our November stay. It’s close to everything and the beach access was awesome too! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmina A.

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

Amazing home!

I loved every moment staying in this house! Definitely will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

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

Pandemic Retreat

We had a wonderful time on our annual Fourth of July family vacation to Miramar here! The property was perfectly family and pup friendly and stocked with everything you need!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Z.

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

Wonderful summer vacation!

This was our first vacation in Destin and we had a great time with our three daughters. Very nice house in a great location with private beach and plenty of beach supplies. We would definitely stay again. The host is very responsive and answered all our questions very quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Great cottage

The cottage was great. Jessica was very responsive and easy to work with. We loved all the extras. We will definitely be back to Sandcastle Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie M.

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

Family vacation

Absolutely loved staying here. The house was nice and the owner made sure there were extras available (toothbrushes, Q-Tips, soaps, etc.) in case you forgot something. The walk to the beach was not bad at all. Perfect week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

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

2021 vacation

The house was amazing and Jessica was wonderful. I enjoyed my getaway with my kids and also getting to chat with Jessica some!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

All-around great!

This was our second time to visit here, and it was just as enjoyable as the first! Everything was thoughtfully provided down to games, bicycles, laundry detergent, beach chairs and more! Jessica is also very gracious and responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana B.

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

Perfect spring break spot!

We really enjoyed this comfortable home. The houses on the street are close together, yet it was very quiet and peaceful around us. We chose to drive when going to the beach, just because of the stuff we like to bring along with us. Happy times for our family including our 13 years old dog!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

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

Thanksgiving 2024

We decided to come to the beach for the Thanksgiving holiday, our family of four plus fur baby found this gem, we love the Miramar Beach area and Maravilla is our favorite . We absolutely loved the home, it had everything we needed and then some. So close to everything. Would highly recommend this home, a big thank you for allowing us to enjoy our vacation time in your home.maravillcomplfavorite.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerome B.

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

Destin Hidden Gem

They thought of everything. Host was Very accommodating. Gated, Perfect location, amenities, beach, shopping. This was a PERFECT best priced HOME for a family trip to a resort destination. The owners guest guide book covered all questions!! Would absolutely stay again if on vacation in Destin or Miramar Beach. Thanks again to the host!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rahul M.

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

Amazing Hosts

Hosts were amazing. Property was super convenient to everything. Having the 2 beach chairs and umbrella was a very nice perk. Not having to lug those things to the beach was great. The host was extremely responsive and helpful with everything! Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina W.

Cozy home and vacation community in an excellent location

We were excited that when we arrived that the home exceeded out expectations. The house is lovely; the hosts were exceptional and it was so nice to bring our four legged kids with us for a change. The community is perfectly located between 98 and the beach, within walking distance to a private beach and a short drive to groceries, entertainment and restaurants galore. Can't wait to return again next year! Thanks Jessica!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Baseball tournament

It's was great, only concern was the a/c, the house never did get below 70, but it was also 100 outside. Was still comfortable. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Location Location

Only negative was patio furniture. Florida sun has gotten to the fabric. But the living area was great no complaints.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica M.

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

Very memorable stay

My family had such a great time staying at this property. Like many of the reviews say, the host was very friendly and there are so many generous amenities. The Maravilla resort amenities are not all that... the pool is smaller with no shade and the workout facility is underwhelming. The property, itself is also in need of some updates - fresh paint and better lighting. The location is great and it's so nice to know you will have a spot reserved on the beach. All in all we had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Clean, fully stocked, amazing

We had an incredible time staying at this property. My partner, daughter, friend and dog stayed for a week. Jessica was so helpful with tips and info. The kitchen is literally the best stocked kitchen of any vacation rental I have ever stayed in. And we usually have a love/hate relationship with our trips because mattresses are usually terrible. This master bedroom mattress was soooo comfortable. The heated pool and hot tub in the community were excellent. The area is great. This is hands down one of the best vacation experiences we have had. We will definitely stay here again if we find ourselves heading back to NW FL.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

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