Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
29 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Destin
This vacation home places you in Crystal Beach, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Destin Commons and Miramar Beach. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
Henderson Beach State Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Emerald Coast Centre - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
James Lee Park - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
Getting around
Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 19 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 13 min walk
Sonic Drive-In - 9 min walk
World of Beer - 12 min walk
Ruby Slipper - 15 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.
Near the Beach ~ Gated Community ~ Lagoon Style Pool
Sleeping Arrangements Two Story House | 1st floor – Master, king bed 2nd floor – Master 2, king bed; Master 3, king bed; Guest 4, 2 full-over-full bunks; Living space, futon sleeper
Experience Your Vacation Haven
Champagne and Roses is a bright, bubbly two-story Destin beach cottage rental in Destin’s highly coveted Crystal Beach community. This safe community in the heart of Destin is perfect for families, and this home in particular has lots of space for kids and friends of all ages to spread out. This upscale home’s new furnishings will make your beach vacation getaway experience all the rosier!
The home is well-appointed with wood-style flooring, natural stone countertops, and mahogany furniture pieces. Ornate accents add to the home’s opulence without detracting from it’s creature comforts. The main living area has plenty of space for lounging and entertaining. The full kitchen has a 6-seater granite counter bar, and the dining table seats 8 guests. Just outside on the covered patio, you’ll find a gas grill…great for a family BBQ and a day outdoors as the kids play on the lawn.
The first floor also has a master bedroom with king bed, TV, and spacious master bath with a double vanity, 5’ tiled shower, and spacious walk-in closet.
The 2nd floor has a fun surprise—an additional living space with a sofa sleeper and LED TV. The living space opens to the elegant, covered balcony where there’s plenty of seating and a charming bird’s eye view of the Crystal Beach community.
Two of the other bedrooms on the 2nd floor are king master suites. One has a private en suite and the other shares the full bathroom with the other guest bedroom. The final guest room has 2 full-over-full bunks and an LED TV. There’s plenty of space in this incredible beach cottage.
Of course, you’ll probably want to spend your time in the sun (who could blame you?). Destin’s sugar white sand beaches are a couple of blocks or a short (seasonally-available) tram ride away. Even closer is the posh Crystal Beach community pool, a stunning lagoon-style pool complete with hot tub, waterfall, and tiki lounge area.
Guest Walk-Through Two Story House – 1st floor – 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, porch 2nd floor – 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bonus living space, porch access, laundry room
Unit Amenities – private gas grill, covered porch, balcony, laundry room Community Amenities- Community pool, sand volleyball court, grilling area, tiki lounge area, seasonal trolley
About the Community of the Villages at Crystal Beach The Villages of Crystal Beach is one of Destin’s premier gated vacation communities! This luxurious community has a free trolley service during peak tourism season, taking you straight to your Emerald Coast beachfront access! The community has one of the nicest private pools in Destin as well. There’s also a grilling area, and a lounge area for guests.
NO GOLF CART RENTALS ALLOWED IN THIS COMMUNITY
You’re within walking distance to everything the Emerald Coast Parkway has to offer, just across from the posh Destin Commons, which has 75 shops, restaurants, and so much more! Entertainment and opportunities for fun abound. For an additional cost, you can experience all of Destin’s best amenities including world-class golf, boating, fishing, and so much more!
Local Favorites MVH guests receive savings with our Local Favorites. Enjoy discounts to restaurants, beach activities, and shopping so you can save while you stay.
MVH Beach Closet This property offers a Beach Closet stocked with complimentary beach chairs and an umbrella for use during your stay.
MVH Rental Restrictions Please reference the Rental Restrictions and Terms of Use.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.
Property manager
My Vacation Haven
Languages
English, Swedish
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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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 1,950 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
Service animals exempt from fees
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
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
2181-233142
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see around this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Crystal Beach within a short 9-minute walk of Destin Commons and also 14 minutes on foot from Miramar Beach. You'll also find Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park within a short drive.
Is there parking available at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
Is this vacation home associated with a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
What do couples enjoy most about Near the Beach ~ Gated Community ~ Lagoon Style Pool?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a private pool, a kitchen, and a meal delivery service.
Are there hot tubs at Near the Beach ~ Gated Community ~ Lagoon Style Pool?
Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home though service animals are welcome.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS), which is 18 mi away (29 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies at Near the Beach ~ Gated Community ~ Lagoon Style Pool?
Yes, every accommodation at Near the Beach ~ Gated Community ~ Lagoon Style Pool comes with a balcony.
Near the Beach ~ Gated Community ~ Lagoon Style Pool Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 72 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Valerie R.
Apr 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Valerie R.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bill C.
Mar 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break w Teens
Great property, location and size. Located right near food, shopping and the beach. Although it was colder than what we were planning the pool was heated and had a hot tub. Rhe house was perfect size. Ample beds and bathrooms for the kids to spread out and have their own space. Would definitely stay here again.
Bill C.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
4/10 Poor
TA R., Montgomery, Alabama
Jan 6, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great property but needs attention
The property and area was nice but the homes heating and cooling system needed maintenance. Several calls and texts to management were made and issue never resolved. There is a pest control issue also that needs to be addressed.
TA R.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cameron B.
Aug 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Clean house, well maintained property, close to the beach.
Cameron B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angie W.
Aug 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Angie W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul M.
Aug 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Baca 2024
Just as described! Great communication with the management!! We really enjoyed our stay here!! We will definitely return!! 5 stars!!!
Paul M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jun 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing for family!
We booked this place because of location and how nice the house and amenities looked online. The house was exactly as described, Beautiful and well kept with everything you would need. They even had an ice maker!! It came with beach chairs and a wagon which was nice for the short walk to beach. The pool area was wonderful with lots of lounge chairs and shaded seating too. Lots to do in the area from shopping unique shops to the big name shops, boat rentals and fun things for all ages! Highly recommend the Donut Hole but get there early and Fudpuckers for lunch and alligator viewing. The Blue Angels and the Navel Air museum, both free only 1 1/2 hours away and worth the drive! Everything was just amazing and we loved the bunk room for the kids and all the beds were comfortable! We would highly recommend. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars for location is because of the beach space allotted for people not staying directly on the beach. It was pretty thin.
Verified traveler
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emily J.
May 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Baseball fams
House was very clean, the rooms were big plenty of room for 3 families. We really enjoyed it
Emily J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Jeanette R.
Oct 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fine house needs TLC
Nice beds, well stocked kitchen and great bunk room. It’s time though for a deep cleaning and floor scrubbing as well as a top-off on pest control.
TLC needed: upstairs porch door has a taped up broken window, first floor shower door needs re-hung it doesn’t close properly and water gets all over the bathroom floor. Couches are much lived -in and need replaced, dining room table is super uncomfortable and heavy tall chairs are difficult to move around.
Jeanette R.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katrina S.
Aug 28, 2023
Birthday Week
Location was great- a short walk to the pool and 6 min walk to the beach. The staff at the community was very friendly and do a great job taking care of the aesthetics. The house was very spacious and had all the kitchen necessities for cooking and feeding the family. The bathrooms were clean, great water pressure and hot water for everyone lol. Overall had a great stay. The only concern were that the floors weren’t clean when we arrived. We have infants that like to crawl and the floors weren’t mopped prior to us arriving. Also, communication about maintenance arriving was poor. We had cleaners, a dishwasher guy and pest control come throughout the week and we were not notified of anyone coming which is quite scary cause one of them was not “scheduled” per the property management company and we had the baby and my sister home alone. Other than that- I would recommend and stay again.
Katrina S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melissa S.
Aug 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family beach vacation
Everything about this rental was great! I would rent again!
Melissa S.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Aug 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Multi generational Family Trip
The property was wonderful. Walking distance to the pool, shopping center, and beach. Very clean and everything had a home. The property management company was easy to work with, accessible, and very professional.
Thanks for a great stay!
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christopher G.
Aug 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic and Everything We Needed
This house was absolutely amazing. The checkin was very easy and the app they use made it easy for me to send the access details to the rest of our party. THis kitchen was very well equipped and allowed us to cook some great meals. Proximity to the pool was magnificent - right around the corner, but far enough away that when it got packed and loud that it didn't impact our stay. Plenty of space. Kids loved the bunk beds. My only bone to pick was the cleanliness of the floors and counters, we had to wiped them down and vacuum because we walked around barefoot our first day and our feet were completely black and covered in sand...however, we are not beneath putting in some work. Other than that, this place was everything we needed and more.
Christopher G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Cristie A.
Aug 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach vacation
The house was lovely and stocked with everything you could possibly need in the kitchen. The kids loved the waffle maker!
My only complaint was that after driving for over 6 hours and arriving at 4pm the cleaning crew was nowhere near done. We had to sit in our car and they said it would be 30 minutes, but after that time passed we asked if we could at least go upstairs because we wanted out of the heat and out of the car. For the amount of money I spent on the rental, I really believe it should’ve been ready by check in time.
Cristie A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jul 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The house was exactly as pictured. Layout worked perfectly for our group (2 families of 4 and a set of grandparents). Some of the furniture was a little "tired", but everything was very clean. The location and beach shuttle worked great (close enough to walk for those that wanted to, but very convenient to have the shuttle for grandparents/young kids/people carrying a lot to the beach). Having the ice maker was great for the beach cooler. Coffee maker didn't work.
Verified traveler
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Yolanda G.
Jul 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Empty gas tank
We were unable to use the grill. Gas tank was empty. Otherwise , everything was close to perfect.
Yolanda G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark H.
Jun 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Harrington Family
Everything was fine they were small things however, everything was fine. There was a black, non-venomous snake that was outside however, it was harmless.
Mark H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Timothy Pat F.
May 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation May 2023
It was a wonderful experience. The village is beautiful and quiet. Pretty pool. Within walking distance To the beach, which was gorgeous, the water was clear. Beaches were white.
The house was exactly as pictured. We had everything we needed. Would definitely come back and highly recommend.
Timothy Pat F.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katy H.
Apr 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spring Break location
We really enjoyed this property. Great communication leading up to our stay, and we easily accessed the unit upon arrival. Had a hiccup on the first night when we parked a golf cart and 3 cars in the driveway - no overlap on the street - because there is a 3 vehicle (in the driveway) limit in the condo complex. We didn’t realize this included the golf cart. We woke to a neighbor pounding on our front door telling us our car was about to be towed. Thankfully, they let us move the car, and we parked a vehicle in a nearby overflow parking area for the rest of the stay. Also, even though I didn’t see the message until the next day - the property manager was apparently notified by security in the middle of the night, and tried to call us, too.
The unit itself was extremely clean, nicely decorated, very roomy, and had many amenities. We had five parents and six teens in our group - and didn’t feel crowded. The large dining table was perfect for playing cards and games at the end of a day at the beach. The unit was located close to the pool, and across the street from Destin Commons, where we drove our golf cart probably everyday. We were also located near enough to walk to the beach - but with chairs and stuff - we used the golf cart to transport people and things. We did have an issue with a clogged drain in the rear master shower upstairs, and they had maintenance over in less than 24 hours. We would stay here again. Very nice property. Overall, a great experience.
Katy H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris W.
Apr 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
2023 Easter Week at Big Tuna
Property was clean, up-to-date and as described in the description. The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms and showers were great. Our family had a great time using the pool and the short walk to the beach. Would definitely recommend to other families looking for a nice rental in Destin.
Chris W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lauren K.
Apr 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Plenty of room, bunk beds were great for the kids and location to the huge pool was the best part. There’s a bus to the beach which was very convenient!
Lauren K.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brian S.
Jan 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
Our recent vacation was everything we hoped for and more! We stayed at the "Champagne & Roses" home managed by "My Vacation Haven" in Destin, FL. When you look at pictures on the internet, I think we all hope that it is what it looks like, and it was, if not better! The home was immaculate and the perfect place to vacation with friends and family.
The kitchen and dining room layout was perfect, and had everything you needed to prepare meals at home. (It also had a separate ice maker which for some reason worked out so well!?)
The bedrooms and bath were clean and spacious, and one room had 4 bunk beds which worked out perfectly for the teenagers in the group.
The check in process was flawless, and the communication and helpfulness of the management staff was so reassuring and helpful.
We were also impressed with Destin, FL. The beach was a short six minute walk from our house, and the white sand beaches were beautiful. Also, the grocery stores, shops, restaurants and places to see were endless, and you could always find an activity to match the mood and interests of our family.
We could not recommend "My Vacation Haven" and the VRBO experience any higher.
Brian S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nicole K.
Oct 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay
Had a family of 6 + 2 dogs stay at the property. Plenty of room for all with 2 kids, 2 parents, and both Grandma's. The house is beautiful, clean, and has plenty of beach stuff to use. Only thing you'll need is beach towels and food/drinks during your stay.
Two small downsides to this house which are not the owners fault at all! The community pool is not heated and the beach was a bit of a hike for one of the Grandma's who stayed with us. She had hip replacement surgery a few months ago. You can drive to the beach if you need to.
Overall would love to stay at this house again!
Nicole K.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Dave M.
Oct 4, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Good
Dave M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Terry H.
Oct 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
I love this place with my family it was quite and calming place to stay and will be back next year!!