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Beach nearby, beach towels
Smart TV, DVD player, video library, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101800 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Bay Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, James Lee Park
    ‪3 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 cottage in Miramar Beach, you'll be by the sea, a 1-minute drive from Miramar Beach and 7 minutes from Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. .This cottage is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Destin Beaches and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park.

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kitchenique - 1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • James Lee Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 6 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whales Tail - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬7 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.

Welcome to the Delightful Mermaid Cottage! FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct

Welcome to the Mermaid Cottage!
This wonderful 3 bedroom, 3 bath beach cottage is located in the beautiful Cottage Retreat Community of Destin Florida. We invite you and your family to stay in our wonderful cottage for a week in paradise! If you like sugar-white sand, emerald waters and swaying palms, you will love this community.

The cottages in Cottage Retreat are quaint reminders of days gone by with front porches, and bright decorative colors, with the entire community built on a cul-de-sac.

Our cottage comes equipped with all of the comforts of home and possibly a few more! This home has 3 bedrooms, beautifully furnished and all the comforts of home. This home features a wrap-around deck on the first floor, and the second floor has a balcony for enjoying fresh evening breezes. The beach walkover is a short 2 minute stroll to the sugar white sand and emerald waters of the Gulf. Our home is in a perfect location. You will want to return year after year!


What to do in Destin besides enjoy our beaches!: Should you wish to explore what the local area has to offer, you'll find an abundance of choices. Sidewalks line scenic 98 for walking, running or bike riding. We are a short 2 mile drive to the Silver Sands mall to the West, or luxury shopping at Destin Commons to the East. Kenny D's, The Crab Trap, and Pompano Joe's are all within walking distance to Cayenne Cottage. We encourage you to leave menurs of your favorite restaurants when you come.

For evening entertainment, Destin is known for some wonderfully upscale eateries, as well as your regular fare. Friendly night life and nearby state of the art movie theater.

Do you like to shop?: The Silver Sands Outlet Mall is a vacation in it’s own right for shoppers you will have access to over 100 stores, including, Polo Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Liz Claiborne, Tommy Hilfiger, Lenox, Nike and Reebok - just to name a few. When you need to pause for nourishment choose from Panera Bread, Cheeseburger in Paradise or Carrabba's Italian Grill.

More great shopping can be found at the Destin Commons outdoor mall. Enjoy such great stores as Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor Loft, Banana Republic, Belk, Books-A-Million & Maui Nix Surf Shop to rattle off a few. Stop for a bite to eat at the Hard Rock Café, Panera Bread, Tony’s Ristorante or Sushi Siam. More than just shopping the Destin Commons Center Plaza offers a soft-play kids playground and a 49-head pop fountain. Community activities and entertainment are held through the year at Destin Commons . Rave Motion Pictures is also housed at Destin Commons to catch the latest releases.

Fun for all ages!: Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resorts offers wonderful dining and specialty stores as well as great festivals & events that are held at the Market Shops Green or the Center Plaza within the Village.

Grande Boulevard offers stores such as Billabong, Brooks Brothers Country Club, Coldwater Creek, J. Crew-at-the-beach, Sunglass Hut, & Tommy Bahama's Emporium as well as great dining at Tommy Bahama’s , Fleming’s, Cantina Laredo (If you dine here sit outside to enjoy the fountain!) & Mitchell’s Fish Market.

The Track Amusement Center in Destin, Florida offers mini golf, Water Bumper Boats, go-carts & for those not faint of heart, Bungee Jumping.

Big Kahuna’s Water Park is a favorite for young & old a like. Take a break from the wonderful Destin, Florida beach & spend the day here.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: no smoking is allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling 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
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Full week Sat to Sat reservations required during Spring Break and Summer dates

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: pet fee is $150

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: yes

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking is allowed

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Welcome Delightful Mermaid Free Beach Serv. Season Mar Oct

Welcome to the Delightful Mermaid Cottage! FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 148 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return guest at this property. Very clean, well stocked, great hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mermaid Cottage is a beautifully decorated home in a great location close to everything. The bedrooms are spacious with plenty of room for your things. The bathroom towels and beach towels are nice and absorbent. I believe it is one of the cleanest houses I’ve ever rented. It is a very comfortable home away from home! I would definitely rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was very pleased with the available tools and gadgets in the kitchen as it made meal prep and cooking as easy as my own kitchen! The balcony was a nice spot to sit and read. It was a wonderful place to spend our time!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennie H.

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

Friends beach trip

Mermaid Cottage was perfect for a summer vacation! Beautiful place, excellent amenities, and perfect location. Kathy made everything easy from check in to check out!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

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

Beautifully decorated and very clean. Included everything a family needs for a pleasant stay.

Nice proximity to pool and beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

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

Beautiful house

Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is absolutely beautiful! A very close walk to the beach and our family also loved the pool. The house is well stocked with everything you need to enjoy a week at the beach. Communication was easy, would highly highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Wonderful Stay in a Great Location

The house was very clean and comfortable and was the perfect set up for our group. The neighborhood was quiet and having the beach and pool so close was fantastic. Check in and communication were great. We enjoyed our stay and would come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Great location

Short walk to the beach and close to nearby restaurants. House was clean and the beds are comfortable. Loved our stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just wrapped up an amazing week at Mermaid Cottage and honestly, it exceeded every expectation! This charming cottage in the peaceful Beach/Cottage Retreat community felt like a true home away from home from the moment we arrived. The house was spotless upon check-in, everything sparkling clean, well-stocked with kitchen essentials, fresh linens, and thoughtful touches that made settling in effortless. The layout is perfect for families or small groups: comfortable beds, plenty of seating in the living area, and a nice veranda/porch to enjoy morning coffee or evening breezes. Location-wise, it's unbeatable. The beach access is an easy, short walk, and the heated pool and hot tub is centrally located as well. The owners clearly care about their guests, quick communication, great recommendations for local spots, and little details that showed thoughtfulness. We cooked most meals at the house (kitchen has everything you need) and still enjoyed the area's fresh seafood nearby.If you're looking for a cozy, well-maintained beach cottage in Miramar Beach that delivers on comfort, convenience, and that classic Florida coastal charm, Mermaid Cottage is it. We can't wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

June 2025

We enjoyed our stay at your lovely home. Everything was as described and we were close enough to shopping, eating, beach, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Best Family Vacation Ever

We loved our trip and the Cottage Retreat community. Can't wait to come again
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Relaxing vacation

Mermaid Cottage, is a beautiful house and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The home is located right across from the beach which made the walk over super easy. The pool is fantastic and was kept clean. The community is quiet/safe and dog friendly which we loved! We will definitely look to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

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

Excellent Location

Nice amenities, close walk to beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

Beautiful property!

Lovely home! We so enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Vacation getaway

Great time in miramar, everything was as advertised
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Perfect place!

Loved the house, location to beach, and the pool! Would definitely come back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

becca s.

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

Cute beach cottage in a great location!

Our family of 5 enjoyed the week at Mermaid Cottage! The location was great! A short walk to the beach and a few stores & restaurants with a short driving distance to many others. The pool and hot tub were very convenient and relaxinf
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agustin P.

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

We had a very nice time in the place

The best we could have our pet with us and the beach super close, sure we will be back with you, God bless you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

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

Beautiful and well-maintained

Great Christmas vacation. The house was in pristine condition and had everything we needed. Neighborhood is quiet, very close to the beach and walkable to restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Adorable home

Great access to the beach and restaurants. Not a far drive from the main Destin attractions. Overall we loved our stay and would come back. It was a great home with a convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Archival

8/10 Good

Heather B.

Very nice

Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Perfect family getaway

This was a great property for a family spring break getaway. The beach was easy access and never crowded. The walking path is steps away and provides access to the strip.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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

Spring Break

We loved our stay! It was an amazing location and beautiful house!! We will come back for sure!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will N.

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

March in Miramar

Delightful stay at Mermaid Cottage. Fit our family well with location and amenities. The home is well appointed and was very clean on arrival.The owners made check in, and the stay incredibly easy and have made a lovely home in the Miramar Beach/Destin locale.We are already planning a return trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025