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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Outdoor Space

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Destin, FL
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • James Lee Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Destin Commons
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Destin

Located within a 5-minute walk of Miramar Beach, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of James Lee Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a furnished patio, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • James Lee Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's New Orleans Cuisine - ‬5 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.

Steps to the Sand! Private Beach ACCESS, Free Beach Gear & Pool

Welcome to Paradise Awaits – Your Dream Getaway! ☀️
Experience the perfect blend of coastal charm and modern comfort at Paradise Awaits, a newly renovated three-story beach townhome just steps from Destin's sugar-white sands and sparkling emerald waters. Whether you're planning a family vacation, romantic escape, or group retreat, this stunning getaway offers the ultimate Emerald Coast experience.

✨ 🏝️Why You'll Love It:
✔ Prime Location – Private deeded beach access, close to restaurants, grocery stores, shopping, Crab Island, and the Harbor Boardwalk.
✔ Newly Renovated – Modern & Stylish updated bathrooms rainfall showers, hardwood floors, new furniture, and brand-new washer/dryer.
✔ Beach Essentials Included – Wagon, 4 beach chairs, and an umbrella for easy, breezy beach days.
✔ New Outdoor Shower- Rinse off the sand and salt after a day at the beach! 🚿🏖️
✔ Spacious Design – Professionally decorated, 3 bedrooms, open-concept living spaces, and multiple private balconies to soak in the coastal breeze.

🏡 Home Highlights:
First Floor (Sleeps 2)
🛏️ Queen Bedroom with renovated ensuite bath
🌿 Patio with backyard access – a peaceful retreat
🚿 Outdoor shower to rinse off after beach days
🏖️ Garage stocked with beach gear + parking space

Second Floor (Sleeps 4)
🛏️ Twin-over-Twin Bunk Room with Jack-and-Jill (renovated) bathroom
🍽️ Open-concept kitchen & living area with sofa sleeper
🔥 Balcony with seating – perfect for morning coffee or sunset cocktails

Third Floor (Sleeps 4)
🛏️ Grand Master Suite with King Bed + renovated ensuite bath
🛋️ Sofa Sleeper + private balcony with coastal views

🌟 Special Features for Extraordinary Stay:
✔ Steps from the beach with deeded private access
✔ Close to shopping, dining, and water activities 🚤🏝️
✔ Gas grill for outdoor BBQs 🍔🔥
✔ Newly renovated for a luxurious stay 🏡✨🏝️
✔ Resort-style pool just steps away 🌊🏊‍♂️

📅 Perfect For:
✅ Family vacations & reunions 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
✅ Romantic getaways 💕
✅ Beach retreats with friends 🏖️
✅ Snowbirds – Special discounts for long-term stays! 🌴

⏰ Check-In: 4 PM (Central) | Check-Out: 10 AM (Central)
🌊 Your dream Destin escape is waiting—book your stay today! 📍✨🏝️
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a furnished patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

Property manager

Destin Luxury Beach Rentals

Languages

English, Korean

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,850 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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Destin, just steps from Miramar Beach. You'll also find Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Steps to the Sand! Private Beach ACCESS, Free Beach Gear & Pool a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities at this vacation home that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each accommodation with kitchens in some.

Are there hot tubs at Steps to the Sand! Private Beach ACCESS, Free Beach Gear & Pool?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS), which is 19.6 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Steps to the Sand! Private Beach ACCESS, Free Beach Gear & Pool?

Yes, every accommodation at Steps to the Sand! Private Beach ACCESS, Free Beach Gear & Pool comes with a furnished patio.

Steps to the Sand! Private Beach ACCESS, Free Beach Gear & Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

ANA M.

Family stay

I could not cook because there was a water leak upstairs on the 3rd floor, it was reported, but it wasn’t fixed, by the time left the water leak was worse because they never fixed it, and that cost me money because I had to buy food airside. Also they need to updated their sofa beds mattress, we feel like we were sleeping on steel. Very bad
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay was nice. Our host communicated very well and fast. The home was clean. We were close to the beach which was just a short walk. You share the beach with several other rental places. Which we didn’t realize but it was still nice. We enjoyed our first trip to Destin and can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Hossein S.

Okay property

It's a nice property close to the pool and the beach. The neighbors that we meet at the community pool were great. The first night, we couldn’t sleep until after 1 AM because of extremely loud noise, music, thumping, and shouting coming from the nearest neighbor. We had all gone to bed around 9 PM after a long day, hoping for a quiet night. When we called the property manager, they answered but didn’t take any action that night. Fortunately, the neighbor moved out the following morning. The kitchenware, plates, cutlery, and colander were extremely dirty. We had to spend time washing everything necessary before the dinner, which was an inconvenience and not what we expected from our stay.Most concerning was the colander, which still had shrimp residues on it, raising hygiene concerns. This was communicated to the property manager, and we're compensated with 10% discount off your total room rate. The barbecue wasn’t working on the first day. On the second day, it was replaced with an older unit, but the igniters weren’t functioning either, so we had to light the gas grill manually with a lighter.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keturah L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Destin FL

I really liked the house we stayed and the location was pretty accurate to what the description said. We were so close to the beach. The lay out was perfect for our family and made our stay comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Totally worth it to be so close to the beach and also so close to shops and restaurants! Perfect size, we had 5 people total and we were all very comfortable!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Angela m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and spacious townhouse

The house was super close to the beach and in a good part of town. Neighbors were super friendly too. The house easily slept 10 guests and was clean. I definitely would book this rental again for another trip! The only downside is the house did not come with condiments like salt, pepper, olive oil, etc. We did a lot of cooking from home and ended up purchasing our own. Overall, I enjoyed my stay and would recommend it to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fawn K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vaca!

Loved the Townhouse
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise Awaits

The townhome was clean, light, bright, and very spacious. We enjoyed our time in Destin and the location to the beach was wonderful. The neighbors were nice and we enjoyed the ambiance all around.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

Liked: Cleanliness

spacious and great location

This property had lots of room for everyone and was in a great location! Short walk to the beach, and the wagon, beach chairs, umbrella and toys made it super easy! Very close to restaurants and shops too! Be aware that this is a 3 level property and the master bedroom (which is huge!) is on the 3rd floor, so lots of up and down stairs. The only disappointment for me was the size and quality of the washer and dryer. It was a very small stack w/d and the washer could only fit maybe 8-10 items of clothing. The dryer was not powerful and took several hours/resets of the cycle to dry the clothes. We ended up going to a laundromat on the last day because with 7 people, the laundry added up. Otherwise we were very happy with our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johoanna Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Near the beach

Beautiful townhome. Great location since it was just a few minutes walk to the beach. This was just what we were looking for. The only negative thing I could think about was the dryer was a bit small and did not really dry our clothes well. Other than that, everything was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bilal H.

Home away from home

The home was nice felt like home . Felt like we just moved the house to the beach. Everyone can have their own private space and bathrooms . And still can come together in the living room and eating area to enjoy each other and watch tv and eat. Close to the beach and all the stores and eating areas
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elliott W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

This is a beautiful place and is indeed very close to the beach. The property manager is very responsive to detail and any issue that comes up. The only issue might be that if one is elderly or at all infirm there are 34 stairs to the master bedroom. There is, however, a full bath on every floor and one could choose to stay on the bottom floor. The kitchen is 17 steps up from there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing and great price!

This was the perfect place to stay for our getaway of 5 people. The price point was great, Unit was very clean and updated, and the whole process was very easy from start to finish. It is maybe a 3-4 minute walk to the beach so I would suggest bringing a cart to carry your supplies down. Overall it was excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary w., PENSACOLA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Everything was great. Exceed my expectations. Very quiet great location. There is 2 flight of stairs tho!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mostly very good stay.

Except for being locked out of the garage, very good experience. They do not give you a key to the garage and they failed to have it unlocked from inside the house. Since the check in was at 5:00, we had to wait until the next morning to have it unlocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Primeras vacaciones

Me encanto! Definitivamente volveremos. Todo está muy accesible, tiendas, playa y restaurante. La casa fabulosa, grande, cómoda y limpia.Gracias
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

j .j m.

Liked: Cleanliness

grate place to stay .

we will be back again ASAP.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay was great

Stay was great. Great location. Easy access to beach, restaurants, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Pointe 901

Great property and great experience from Harmony Beach Vacations.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home, clean, well thought out

The house was well thought out for guests. Lots of outlets, strong wifi, soap for bathrooms, towels for the beach. The house was also tastefully decorated without extra things to move out of the way. Close to the beach, A/C worked perfectly, very quiet area, we loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Lisa W.

Family vacation

The dryer was not working & we had 8 adults with dirty bathing suits & towels everyday. We didn't get answers back & they had to know this has been out. It didn't happen within hours of the people leaving before us. We were not offered anything back either.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R., Miami

Liked: Cleanliness

Location

The property was in a great location it was walking distance to the beach also the property was very clean
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald & Suzanne H., Clyde , NC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

February Winter retreat

The property was as advertised, clean. check in was good, we did have one small problem with Wi-Fi but it was fixed in a timely manner. A lot of steps for elderly or if you have a bad knee . We did find long dark hair on one of the bathroom floors. Nice pool but to cold to swim in the month of February.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Perfect Area everything is near by. Will be returning for crab Island
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maranda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nationals softball vacay

Over all great place to stay! Nothing negative to say! We enjoyed it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021