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Find your way to relaxation with stunning views at Dolphin Watch!

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A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a view of the ocean.
A beachfront property with multiple houses, a sandy beach, and a wooden fence.
3 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets
A spacious living room with a large white sofa, a ceiling fan, and a view of the beach through large windows.
A wooden staircase leading to beach chairs overlooking a sandy beach and ocean.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 121910 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Emerald Bay Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Miramar Beach

When you stay at this vacation home in Miramar Beach, you'll be on the beach, a 1-minute drive from Miramar Beach and 5 minutes from Destin Commons. .This beach vacation home is 4.4 mi (7 km) from Destin Beaches and 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park.
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What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • James Lee Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • James Lee Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Destin Beaches - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Whales Tail - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬2 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.

Find your way to relaxation with stunning views at Dolphin Watch!

Reasons to Rent
• Charming beachfront 3-bedroom home with space for the whole family
• Walk straight from the back deck onto the sand
• Spectacular, unobstructed Gulf views from multiple levels
• Complimentary beach service March 10 – October 31 (4 chairs + 2 umbrellas)
• Four bikes included for exploring Scenic 98
• Parking for up to six mid-size vehicles


Things to Know
• Private deeded beach access extends to the erosion control line (additional beach service can enhance privacy)
• No bonfires allowed on the private beach, the nearest public bonfire area is at Pompano Joe's
• There is no pool on site, because the Gulf is just steps away
• Pets are not allowed
• No private beach patrol
• Minimum rental age: 25
• Check-in: 4:00 PM | Check-out: 10:00 AM
• Beach tents are allowed
• Contactless arrival and departure
• Living room sleeper sofa is larger than the third-floor sleeper sofa


The Home
Dolphin Watch spans three spacious floors, each offering sweeping Gulf views and thoughtfully designed gathering spaces.

Main Floor — Living & Entertaining
The first floor features the main living area, kitchen, dining space, and beachfront deck. Chic coastal décor complements the stunning scenery, while a large sectional with a queen sleeper sofa, bench seating, flat-screen TV, and cozy fireplace creates the perfect place to unwind.

The open layout allows guests to flow easily between spaces while enjoying the view. The kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a stylish backsplash, and a breakfast bar seating three. Nearby, a farmhouse dining table with booth seating accommodates large family meals and celebrations.


Second Floor — Primary Suites
Upstairs, two luxurious bedroom suites provide comfort and privacy.

Bedroom One:
• King bed
• Gulf views and balcony access
• Queen sleeper sofa
• Walk-in closet
• Ensuite bath with claw-foot tub, walk-in shower, and dual vanity

Bedroom Two:
• King bed
• Gulf views and balcony access
• Queen sleeper sofa
• Ensuite bath with walk-in shower, bench seating, dual vanity, and private water closet


Third Floor — Loft Retreat
The top floor features a spacious loft ideal for kids or additional guests.

• Queen bed
• Full sleeper sofa
• Desk and vanity area
• Stunning Gulf views
• Ensuite bathroom with soaking tub and handheld shower


Outdoor Living
Dolphin Watch offers exceptional outdoor spaces designed for relaxation and entertaining.

• Two large beachfront decks
• Main deck with dining table, rocking chair, lounge seating, and grill
• Lower shade deck with outdoor shower, picnic table, and chairs
• Direct private beach access you can step from deck to sand in seconds

Your backyard is the beach, making it easy to swim, sunbathe, or stroll along the shoreline whenever you like.


Beach Privacy Note
Local ordinances allow the public to walk along the shoreline at the erosion control line. For a more private setup, guests may:

• Reserve additional beach service sets (approximately $60 per day)
• Set up personal chairs early each morning
• Rent backpack beach chairs from us for weekly use


Dolphin Watch is the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and unbeatable location, it's an unforgettable beachfront home where family memories are made, sunsets are celebrated, and every day begins with the sound of the waves.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,910 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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
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 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

Property is also known as

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Find your way to relaxation with stunning views at Dolphin Watch! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Holly F.

Excellent!

Enjoyed our stay. Very clean. The home was well stocked with everything we needed. Perfect for our family of 8.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family enjoyed a week at the Dolphin Watch in Miramar Beach. The location and layout of the home is top notch. Direct access to the beach. Everything you need to enjoy your time on the water. Lots of places to hang out depending on your mood.. under a beach umbrella, on the deck in the sun, under the deck away from the sun, or on the sectional on a rainy day. House has everything you may need for your stay. It is showing wear that you would expect from being on the beach, but that did not damper our enjoyment of the property. Would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellie L.

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

Great place

Lovely place and location perfect for our honeymoon!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay F.

Relaxing Break

Decided we needed some sun after a rough, snowy mid-western January. A repeat annual visit to the Dolphin Watch rental was just what we needed. The home was equipped with everything we needed. The furniture and beds were very comfortable. We felt very secure in the house. Great location with lots of restaurants, shopping and golf courses in the area. The reservation process was quick and easy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Excellent place!

Absolutely loved it! Hoping to stay again next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

Excellent!

This house is in an excellent location. It is fully equipped with anything you could need. This was our second year staying here and will definitely stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

AMAZING!

Clean and cozy and the location was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Perfect for our family with a Million Dollar view. The house however needs some much needed TLC. However, with that being said, we would rent it again for our next trip and also recommend to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

M N.

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

Great place!

Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

roger t.

Very Good

We loved our stay here. Only complaint we had was the people setting up their beach chairs and tent in our private beach space! Also would be nice if the property provided 6 chairs and umbrellas instead of 4. We loved our stay!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home and perfect location

Great experience! We were very pleased with our stay at the Dolphin Watch house. The home was very clean and the location was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jackie P.

Wonderful house with a gorgeous view

Our stay at Dolphin Watch was fantastic. The views of the Gulf are superb and the house is beautiful. The beds are very comfortable, bathrooms are spacious and elegant, and everything you need is at your fingertips. Nice, big comfy couch too. Huge deck with lots of comfortable, large chairs. Would stay here again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jody D.

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

Incredible view

We had a wonderful winter beach vacation. The view from the deck was perfect for sunrise and sunset. The kitchen had everything we needed, and the living area was spacious. The linens were very soft!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Great Work for Home

Husband and I came to work from home and this set up was great. Beautiful property and great location.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

Very Good

Loved everything about this beach house. Second time for us to stay here.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Wonderfully relaxing on the beach

This place was great. It was extremely relaxing. Right on the beach and gorgeous sunsets and sunrises. The fireplace added a cozy element. Beds were comfortable. Lots of restaurants close by. Would definitely recommend this place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

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

Paradise

Great location, beautiful beach, beautiful house! We will go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Cotter

Fantastic stay! You really can see the dolphins!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

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

Great house!

We had a great time at Dolphin Watch. The water is clear and calm, the beach is powdery white sand. Absolutely gorgeous. The house was perfect for us, with two primary bedrooms and a loft bedroom for our teenager. Having the golf cart was awesome too! Host was very responsive and kind when we had a question. Can’t say enough good things about this vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

Outstanding Stay

I have been coming to Destin for years now and stayed at several different properties with different rental agencies, this was by far the best experience we have had. The property was very clean and the rental company was very pro active throughout our stay. Excellent location and has more amenities than you could ever need. We have already booked next year at the same property with the same company.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay F.

Relaxing Vacation

This was our second stay at Dolphin Watch. We found the same comfortable home, with easy beach access. The house was clean and neat and we found everything we needed in the kitchen. While on the deck on one of our last days, we were delighted to be entertained by a pod/herd of dolphins. Would definitely recommend.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lori A.

Dolphin watch

Loved waking up to the beach and going to bed with the sounds of the waves! The attention to comfort in bedding and bath towels was exceptional. We also loved having beach chairs and umbrellas put out for us each day. We also loved being centrally located to shopping and dining. Thanks for a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Celebrating Friendship!

We had a great week. House Is perfect. It lives up to the pictures posted. The fireplace was enjoyed by all on the cold evenings.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ronda P.

Awesome Beach House!

Loved the beach house! Wonderfully roomy and comfortable and right on the beach! Everything was perfect! Loved the views, very comfortable beds! Loved the location to all things in the area! We needed nothing! Next time we hope to stay longer! Thanks so very much for a wonderful vacation!

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