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Newly Renovated Gated Home - Gulf Views - Carriage House- Game Room

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Enjoy a serene beach experience with access to the ocean.
Enjoy a sleek and functional kitchen with a central island and comfortable dining area.
Relax by the pool surrounded by palm trees and a shaded pergola.
Relax in this spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, and comfortable seating options.
Relax in this inviting living room with a sofa, wicker chairs, and a coffee table, surrounded by framed artworks and a large window with a view of trees.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 184800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • James Lee Park
    ‪8 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

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute stroll of Miramar Beach and James Lee Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • James Lee Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's New Orleans Cuisine - ‬9 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 Renovated Gated Home - Gulf Views - Carriage House- Game Room

2 min walk to pool and 4 min walk to beach or take our bikes and golf cart the short ride! Sugar Shack of Destiny East  is designed to serve a large family or group of friends sleeping up to 18 guests in its 7 bedrooms spread over the main house and carriage house. With views of the Gulf from the second floor, five full sized balconies and three kitchens, your group can feel at home while finding plenty of space to spread out and relax. In addition to sleeping a crowd, 450 square foot game room with full bar, four bikes, an oversized street legal golf cart and fire pit/outside movie theater, along with huge neighborhood amenity area make this home casual, open and crowd friendly! The main home offers six bedrooms and four full baths. All bedrooms open to a porch or balcony with delightful views, some of the Gulf. The  downstairs features a king sized bedroom with large closet and another bedroom with a queen bed and bunk beds. Upstairs two bedrooms are designed to be primary suites with spacious and luxurious baths and doors to a wide balcony plus two additional rooms that each feature a king sized bed with bunks. A large bathroom off the hall serves these two rooms. The carriage house over the garage provides fully functional quarters and has finishes worthy of the main residence. It has a separate living room, bedroom, kitchen, bath, walk in closet and washer and dryer. This beautiful homes has sleeping arrangements for 20. As this home has ample parking for six cars and a total of 7 bedrooms it offers planey of space for all.  Ceilings are twelve feet on the first floor and nine feet on the second with eight foot doors throughout. The living room and dining room each flank the entry and offer a width of 39 feet. The dining area accommodates a table that will seat twelve. The kitchen is a spacious 22 by 12 feet with stainless steel appliances and a large walk in pantry. The kitchen bar provides a generous work surface and plenty of seating for guests. In addition to the fabulous home, the neighborhood of Destiny East, a gated community with entry from the Beach Road and Emerald Coast Parkway, provides the finest amenities of any beach neighborhood. The Amenity center includes an awesome Clubhouse with a bar, kitchen, fitness center, and baths. There are also two tennis courts, basketball, a playground, grills, outdoor kitchen, putting green, large heated pool (April Only), a whirlpool, walking paths and a pedestrian tunnel to the beach. Destiny East has nightly security.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 7 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

Property manager

Amy from Management Company

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

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

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,800 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
Contactless check-out available

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 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 and a first aid kit
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home in Destin is within a 10-minute walk of Miramar Beach and James Lee Park. You'll also find Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

Yes, there is accessible parking and bicycle parking available.

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 are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Is Newly Renovated Gated Home - Gulf Views - Carriage House- Game Room a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen and a meal delivery service in each accommodation with some featuring beach views.

Does Newly Renovated Gated Home - Gulf Views - Carriage House- Game Room have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

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.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

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

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS), which is 19.2 mi away (31 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Newly Renovated Gated Home - Gulf Views - Carriage House- Game Room?

Yes, every accommodation at Newly Renovated Gated Home - Gulf Views - Carriage House- Game Room comes with a balcony with some featuring beach views.

Newly Renovated Gated Home - Gulf Views - Carriage House- Game Room Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

anita w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great multi generational retreat!!

We especially loved the proximity to the beach, the clubhouse, and lots of activities. The game room was a hit with the kids. Plenty of room for everyone to relax and enjoy the week.Bring your own beach towel and chairs, or rent at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ava M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time at this beach house in Destin. The home was clean, spacious, and well-stocked with everything we needed. The location was ideal being just a short walk to the beach and close to restaurants and shops.The hosts were easy to communicate with and made the whole process smooth from start to finish. We especially enjoyed the balcony and the peaceful evenings. Overall, a great stay and we’d definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time! The teens were in the carriage house and the adjoining game room the entire time, giving everyone their own space to enjoy vacation. We used both pools. The one between the house and the beach was like a private pool. We could stop off on the way back from the beach and just a few more feet back to the house - no one was ever there. Great communication from the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House at a Great Location

The house was perfect for our large family get together. Plenty of room for 11 adults and 7 kids. I really liked that the house was equal distance from the beach and the pool. It allowed for my family to enjoy both places equally. The golf cart and bikes were a great addition.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a wonderful stay in Destin

Our entire family absolutely loved our vacation to Destin this summer and aside from the beautiful beaches and pristine gulf waters, a huge reason was this rental. Some of the highlights are .. - IT IS TREMENDOUSLY SPACIOUS for a large family. - Wonderful bedrooms and even more important, great living room and kitchen for the family to gather and enjoy time together. - The game room was great for the kids (and even the adults). - kitchen was extremely well equipped with everything we needed for the week - Golf cart was extremely handy to bring family back and forth to the beach (along with supplies) each day. - Communication with management was very helpful as well. Anytime we had an issue (needing new propane tanks) or a question they were quick to respond and get things resolved. Even on 4th of July. We would fully recommend a vacation stay at this home
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

I booked this property due to my daughter getting married on the beach. The property is beautiful and in a great location. It has great amenities with plenty of extras. I had 12-13 people with me and there was plenty of space and rooms for all us. Follow all HOA rules as instructed by owner because you will get a ticket if any rules are broken. The guests and I agree that all the bed mattresses are extremely FIRM with no cushion, but to each your own. Reasons why I didn’t give it 5 stars: 1) we spent 5 nights and four of those nights the upstairs had no AC- or the temperature upstairs was 77 and above- in July. Now the AC company came 2 different days and the manager did her best to get the AC fixed, but it was absolutely HOT. Some guests had to move downstairs or sleep on downstairs couch to get cool during the night. Getting ready for a wedding in the heat was no fun and coming home from a hot day to a hot room was no fun either. I understand that things like this happen and out of your control but it was still unpleasantly hot. 2) several times I messaged the owner a question and many times I got no reply. Some of the questions I figured out myself but others well I still have no replies. Overall this was a great property and I would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large family vacation

This property is spacious and in a great location with easy access to beach and 2 pools. Plenty of great local restaurants! Golf cart and bikes are included which was great! A little disappointed with sleeping arrangements in rooms with bunks. Bunk beds make a lot of noise! (Squeeking when kids move). The refrigerator door lacked a strong seal and we often found the door open upon our return home. Furniture at dining table needs cleaned! Regardless, we had a wonderful time here and would highly recommend this house/neighborhood!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jackson-Cook Vacation (Graduation)

We had an AWESOME time! The location was fabulous, the Amenities were even more so fabulous, the Management team was Amazing in that they were on top of everything no matter how big or small but more importantly the house was Fantastic, Amazing and Awesome all rolled into one! Wonderful Time from Missouri City, Texas
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation

There were 18 of us and the house was big enough we all had our space. I loved that three of the bedrooms had king beds and bunks. And the carriage house was nice for this Grandma and Grandpa to have their own space. The beach was so close and the bikes were great for the teenagers and the golf cart was great for taking the littles to the beach. Since we had double red flags two days it was really nice to have the pool and courts to use.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

George W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for a large group.

Property is nice but Destin has become too crowded for us. No direct beach access is a bummer and the HOA rules are to much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our big family!

We booked sugar Shack for our extended family to celebrate a big anniversary. The layout was perfect. Enough seating for everyone at the table and in the living room. The game room was perfect for the older kids. The small stash of beach items was useful and we added to it. We would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Family Thanksgiving Stay

We had a group with 17 family members and had an amazing time! You can’t get much of a better stay than this! We definitely will return!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Week!

We had a fabulous time at the sugar shack! Loved the cute bag and everything was just perfect for our family and a couple of friends to get away before school started. It was super hot at the beach, but we were able to sit close to the water and the breeze kept us comfortable. The house is really pretty decorated in nice colors. The kids loved the golf cart and the bikes and the adults loves it. There was a separate playroom to send them to.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Girls Trip

Enjoyed some fabulous time in Destin with high school friends. We ate out at so many wonderful restaurants, took a trip to Crab Island and enjoyed the beautiful white sandy beaches. House was adorably decorated and had everything we needed. Seven ladies each had their own rooms and we never even made it to the game room. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devon P., Henderson, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Destin

The house was perfect for our family with many young infants, toddlers and children. We were close to the beach, pool and tennis courts. Many restaurants were close by for evening take out too. We loved that so many bedrooms had king beds for the adults along with the bunk beds where needed. Amy was quick to respond when we had questions. Overall a great time in Destin!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Mary Beth H., Wichita Kansas

Disliked: Cleanliness

Destin vacation

House was nice, big with a lot of space. Liked the game room for the kids. Nice decor, needs a deep cleaning. Needs more kitchen towels. Nice walk to beach and pool. Pool was very warm, needs a cooling system. Ocean was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Lindsey H., Arkansas

Good for a large family or multiple families.

Destiny East was a nice gated community. There were several amenities, our favorite being the pickleball courts. There is also a large pool with plenty of seating, it never felt crowded. Having the golf cart to get to and from the beach and pool area was fabulous! For the house specifically we loved the large living and dining room. There was plenty of room for all of us. All of the bedrooms were large and had plenty of closet/storage space for our things. The mattresses were not the most comfortable in a couple of the rooms. When you laid down you rolled to the middle of the bed. The bathrooms in 2 of the upstairs bedrooms were nice size, the hall bathroom though was pretty small for 2 bedrooms to share. One area that we feel could definitely be improved in is cleanliness. The rugs in the bathrooms and kitchen all looked dirty and like they had not been washed. The silverware and other drawers could use a good cleaning as well. We left both of these suggestions on the board in the laundry room. The game room was great for our group! It was one of the main things that caught my eye when I booked the house and it did not disappoint. The property manager was FABULOUS to work with!! We had 2-3 issues of things needing fixed while there and she was always quick to respond and help us out. Just FYI regarding beach access… we could never find a private beach area for East and had to use the public access which filled up with tents quickly on front!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Judy K.

Family time

There are numerous positive aspects to this property. Being a larger home, that allows larger groups, can be a challenge to maintain properly First impression at door was lacking. Door frame is extremely dirty, quick coat of paint would work wonders. Clean throw rugs in bathrooms and doorway/kitchen area would be very beneficial. We had to deal with numerous maintenance issues - electrical outlets upstairs bathrooms, tire on golf cart, loss of electricity in carriage house. The management was always quick to respond to our issues. People that came to address these issues were very professional and friendly. In conversations with them it was evident by what they stated that these weren’t new issues (golf cart tire and electricity on upstairs bathrooms) Our family we’re very comfortable, number of bathrooms/bedrooms really met our needs. Definitely overkill on fines pertaining to guidelines of HOA. We haven’t even moved our things into the house and someone came by and warned us about a $100 fine pertaining to a trash can left at street. We had nothing to do with it!! Golf cart and bikes are a wonderful amenity
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

April S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway for Large Group

This house accommodated our large group perfectly!! Spacious, clean and convenient location! We loved the golf cart, bikes and game room too! Communication with management was easy and they provided quick responses. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

dayton j.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Jones 18

A time for my wife & I to host our 5 children, their spouses and our grandchildren. The game room, community pool, tennis courts and 6 passenger golf cart were very useful. Everything about our stay was exceptional. Wonderful 7 days with just family. Great food, rest and down time on Destin’s beautiful beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would stay again

It was a perfect house for all ages of our family. Location to beach & pool was convenient. Appreciated the use of the golf cart. Check in & check out was easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous home!

This property was perfect for our large family, having enough beds and seating for meals. The house was stunning! And the carriage house was a bonus for the teens. Destin is beautiful & the beaches amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas 2022 with Family

The property was beautiful and well appointed. We enjoyed the game room and golf cart. Great location to pool, beach and Destin area attractions, restaurants, shopping, etc. We all enjoyed the trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelby A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay!

We had a large group of extended family, and the house was perfect for us! The location was walkable from the beach, but having the golf cart to carry all the kids’ beach gear was a huge plus! The host was very quick to answer our questions and provide assistance when needed. We would definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022