Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
33 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Destin
Located in Crystal Beach, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Miramar Beach and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Henderson Beach State Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
Henderson Beach State Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Emerald Coast Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
Getting around
Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 13 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 13 min walk
Sonic Drive-In - 10 min walk
LongHorn Steakhouse - 17 min walk
World of Beer - 13 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.
Summer openings:
Aug 2-9
Welcome to "Palm Place", a beautiful and spacious coastal chic Destin beach home located directly across from the community pool and just steps to the beach! "Palm Place" is located in the family friendly Crystal Shores neighborhood of Destin. The neighborhood is convenient to an outdoor shopping mall, world class golf courses, an IMAX movie theater, Whole Foods & Publix, countless restaurants & shops, miniature golf, an arcade, marina and much more. The charming neighborhood is lined with white picket fences and brick sidewalks.
The main house is 2600 square feet with large wrap around porches and comfortable outdoor furniture. There is over 1100 Square feet of outdoor deck with comfortable outdoor furniture and three outdoor dinning tables that seat 22. A perfect set up to enjoy the lazy days at the beach with your friends and family. This beautiful Destin Beach Vacation Rental is handicap accessible.
The main house has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. It accommodates up to 12 guests. First Floor: Bedroom 1: King Bed Second Floor: Bedroom 2: King Bed, 1 queen sleeper sofa Bedroom 3: 1 Queen Bed, 1queen Sleeper Sofa Bedroom 4: 1 Full Bed
The adjoining carriage house is 700 square feet and it sleeps up to 6 guests. Carriage House: Bedroom 5: 1 King Bed Bedroom 6: Set of Bunks (twin, twin) Queen Sleeper Sofa in living room
Main House: Bathroom 1: toilet, shower, handicap accessible Bathroom 2: toilet, shower, jetted tub Bathroom 3: toilet, tub, shower Carriage House Bathroom 4: toilet, tub, shower
There is a well stocked kitchen in both the main house and the carriage house.
The property will accommodate a total of 18 guests comfortably.
In the off season, you can rent one home or both. In peak season, the main and carriage house are only rented together. Please email for pricing to rent just one home.
Living areas in both homes have TV's as well as each bedroom minus the bunk room and full bedroom.
Complimentary wifi included with your stay.
Off street parking for 4 cars in the large driveway.
Outdoor grill provided for you to enjoy.
Washer & Dryer provided.
NO SMOKING ON PROPERTY! WE DO NOT RENT TO GROUPS OF STUDENTS! AN ADULT OVER THE AGE OF 25 MUST RENT THE HOME AND STAY ON PREMISES.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a fenced private yard.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 steps to reach entrance
No elevator
Smooth flooring in public areas
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Windsurfing 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Recycling
Reusable coffee/tea filters
Unit size: 3,200 square feet
Policies
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, a first aid kit, 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
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
There are no elevators.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
4th of July Week Open!
Perfect for Large Groups. Steps to the Beach Pool!!
Perfect for large groups. Steps to the beach and pool!! Destin
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Crystal Beach within a short 3-minute walk of Miramar Beach and also 11 minutes on foot from Henderson Beach State Park. You'll also find Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure 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 an outdoor pool.
What do couples enjoy most about Summer openings:
Aug 2-9?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a jetted bathtub, a kitchen, and a smart TV.
Does Summer openings:
Aug 2-9 have a hot tub?
No, but all accommodations at this vacation home have jetted bathtubs.
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 17.8 mi away (29 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies at Summer openings:
Aug 2-9?
Yes, every accommodation at Summer openings:
Aug 2-9 comes with a balcony.
Summer openings:
Aug 2-9 Reviews
Reviews
9.8
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. 74 out of 80 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 80 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 80 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Korissa N.
Jul 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This place is great! It’s a quick 5 minute walk to the handicap accessible beach access. They had a ton of beach stuff, like towels, chairs, and a beach cart. It was very convenient for a lot of my family members traveling in. We loved the big outdoor table set. The number of parking spots was also great.
Korissa N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen S.
Jul 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Best stocked house we have ever stayed at! Kitchen had everything we needed. Plenty of towels, including beach/pool. Easy access to the pool and beach. Lots of beach chairs, umbrellas, and toys. Loved having a cart to bring every thing to the beach and back. Plenty of shopping near by. All questions were promptly answered. Lovely house and hosts!
Kathleen S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathy H., Seymour, TN, USA
Jun 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This is the place!
Ages 17 thru 77 all agreed we love this place. Families with younger children will also think it's perfect. The house is GREAT, and the best supplied/equipped house we've ever rented (and there have been MANY). Neighborhood is really pretty and well-kept, location is wonderful. Very convenient to shopping, beaches, activities, "sights", everything. Pool is wonderful. We just LOVED it (all 10 of us!). The carriage house means that any part of your group who, for any reason, would be happier to have a separate space, will be totally pleased. For us, it was the teenagers....and they did REAL well in their own space. Just make sure you are all okay with STAIRS! And Tony and Deby couldn't be any more accommodating or sweet! Book it now!
Kathy H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Renee L.
Jun 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation in Destin
We had a great time in Destin. The house is better than advertised. We especially enjoyed the breezeway area that has a table big enough for all 15 of us.
The kitchen is well stocked with plenty of pots, pans, dishes and spices.
The beach is a five minute walk from the house.
I highly recommend this house!!!
Renee L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jenny T.
Apr 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break 2024
The house was really nice. The location was even better than expected. Being right across from the pool was perfect. The beach was a 2 minute, super easy walk. The amenities were great. Any questions/concerns we had were answered by the property owners right away.
We thought about renting a golf cart. It was not necessary. Stores, shopping and restaurants were not really places you could travel to on a golf cart. There was one restaurant in walking distance, just across from the beach. Others you had to drive to. Shopping was super close.
We had never been to Destin. The only thing I wish there was more of was shopping and places to eat on the water. Maybe a cool downtown area to explore? There might be, it just was not super close to where we stayed. Besides we were pretty content at our house and at the beach.
Jenny T.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chelsey L.
Aug 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Best rental!
I don’t usually put reviews on here, but this is the best rental my family and I have stayed at. From the cleanliness of the house, to the extra beach supplies they have for visitors including beach towels, a cart to haul stuff to the beach, lots of pool floaties, boogie boards, umbrellas, beach chairs, etc. Beach is an easy 2-3 minute walk as well! Pool was also very clean and never busy! Loved our stay- will definitely be back in the future years.
Chelsey L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jesscia H.
Jul 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location in Destin
We had a wonderful stay! House was clean and spacious. Kitchen was fully stocked and garage had everything we needed for the beach. It was only a 2 min walk to the beach so very close. The community pool is directly across from the house so felt like we had our own pool at the house. There are so many restaurants and shopping within a few minutes from the house so we we never lacked for something to do. We would definitely come back and stay again. Tony was a great host and had excellent communication! Thank you!
Jesscia H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth R.
Jul 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation Retreat
This house was spot on! Our group of 11 (8 adults and 3 kids) loved the house. The rooms had everything we could ask for and was super clean, too. It was great to have both the crib and high chair on-site for our use. Despite the rain we enjoyed the outdoor seating and the pool across the street. Thank you for the opportunity to stay for the week!
Elizabeth R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
stacey w.
Jul 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Destin Family Vacation
This property was beautiful and exactly like the pictures. The pool was right across the street and was great for all the kids. The beach was walking distance with the water beautiful and clear.
The house had beach toys for the kids which they loved. We had everything else provided that we needed. It was a great week.
The owners have been very communicative/responsive and on top of everything from the time we booked this property 9 months ago all the way through our stay.
Highly recommend this property for great multi-family getaway. It was so nice to have the separate house as well!
stacey w.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Glenda K.
Jun 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
House was large and location was great; across the street from pool and just 2 blocks from beach. Loved the neighborhood. Communication with host was prompt and answered any questions we had.
Glenda K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shawn F.
Jun 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible House for a Multigenerational Beach Vacation
Nothing but positive things to say about this house and the hosts. We had 13 people, ranging from 3 - 68, staying at the house for a week, and it was perfect.
Some Highlights:
- The location is perfect. 3 minute walk to the beach. There's a cool cafe on the corner, where you can grab a cup of coffee and breakfast in the morning, and a cocktail in the evening. You can walk to a lot of other stuff too.
- The outdoor space is incredible. Wrap around porches upstairs and downstairs. Plenty of seating areas and places to just talk, play cards, drink, and hang out. On multiple afternoons, my wife and I just sat on the upstairs balcony and read for a few hours while drinking coffee. There's a decent grill there too. In fact, we did a lot of grilling during our stay.
- The carriage house is awesome. It has two bedrooms, a living room, and also a full kitchen and washer/dryer. This was a lifesaver. My sister stayed there with her teenage daughter and my teenage daughter. It was great.
- The layout of the house works well. Good communal spaces, but there's plenty of room for everyone to retreat for a little private time.
- The bottom floor works well for people with mobility issues. There's a ground floor bedroom and bathroom, which worked out well for my mom, who has a hard time with stairs.
- The hosts. I've stayed in a lot of places, and Tony and Deby were easily the best hosts we've ever worked with. Communicative and informative.
Shawn F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chip R.
Apr 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Spot!!
Amazing location only a few steps away from Crystal Shore Beach. Tony was great and his home was perfect for our family of 8 adults and 6 kids (under 5). I would highly recommend this location!!
Chip R.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda A.
Mar 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Beach Time
Everything you need for the beach, they had. Toys, chairs boards Everything but you. House was awesome for 25 of us. Plenty of space to sleep and hang out for games
Rhonda A.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Terry H.
Nov 30, 2022
Plenty of room
Our family enjoyed our stay at this property. Deby was very responsive when we had an issue with the plumbing. There was plenty of room. Loved having two kitchens! With 14 people in our group, the only inconvenience was counting on, but not having, both dryers operating.
Terry H.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kyle B.
Oct 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in Destin
What a wonderful stay in Destin. We had originally stayed in Destin and eyed this house as a potential for our next trip. So happy we were able to book this house and stay for a week. It was so convenient having the main house and carriage house for our guests. The property is just a short walk to the beach, but also convenient if you want to take a drive around Destin.
Tony and Deby were super communicative leading up to our stay, and were available if we needed anything when we initially arrived. We look forward to staying at this property in the future!
Kyle B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Craig T.
Sep 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Our family of 13 stayed here and loved everything about the house. It was really close to a great beach. The house was clean and they had everything we needed in a home away from home. There were tons of beach toys, beach chairs and two carts to haul stuff to the beach. The owner checked in with us and made sure everything was going well. He was very willing to help with anything we needed. We had so much fun making family memories and would definitely stay here again!
Craig T.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
ANGELA R.
Sep 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
House was very nice. The owner had everything there that was needed. The house was a block from the beach. There was a beach wagon and lots of toys for the kids.
ANGELA R.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Zach O.
Aug 27, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location with plenty of room
My family and in-laws stayed at this home for a family vacation. The location of the property is A+. It’s near shopping, food, and the beach. The pool is right across the street. The only downsides that we could come up with are that the pool is a little small, the house’s interior could probably use a refresh/update, and the TVs were hard to work (would recommend getting rid of the roku systems and using YouTube tv or regular cable only to simplify). Overall - we loved our stay here and the owners were very nice and complimentary. Would definitely stay again!
Zach O.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Becky H.
Aug 8, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house!
This was a beautiful home that fit all of us nicely! The property location was perfect!
Becky H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kristin W.
Aug 6, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you!
House was perfect, short walk to the beach, pool right across the street. The one negative experience we had is when people staying within the neighborhood had friends come swim in the pool who were not staying in the neighborhood. Made the pool overcrowded and weren’t able to use it a few nights.
Kristin W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kevin L.
Aug 2, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation home
Comfortable home less than a five minute walk to the beach. Plenty of room for the 15 people staying there. The owners, Tony and Deby, were very helpful and promptly answered any questions we had. Would definitely stay here again.
Kevin L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tara H.
Jul 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house and location
Everything was perfect. Host was very helpful and went above and beyond with any question. House was very clean and kitchen was well stocked. Cute neighborhood. Close to the pool which was very convenient. Walk to the beach was easy - beach supplies provided! Can’t say enough good about it. Highly recommend.
Tara H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
shannon a.
Jul 6, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beach home!!
This home was perfect for our group of 15. The location could not have been better! We were steps from the pool, a short walk to the beach and all the shopping you could want was a short drive away. Our hosts were friendly and responsive-communication was easy and frequent. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking big family dinners and the decor was so pretty we didn’t mind eating in. Such a wonderful spot for our family vacation!
shannon a.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
6/10 Okay
Miranda S.
Jul 6, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Holiday vacation
We stayed right after Christmas. There was multiple cockroaches in the guest house. We ended up leaving early because of how many there was. The pool was not heated and very very cold. The house is nice and had everything you needed in it.
Miranda S.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Mike F., Owensboro, USA
Jun 19, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Friendly
This is a great property ! Our 8 adults and 7 children (2 - 9 y/o) fit nicely. We had useful common areas and plenty of sleeping configurations. There are 2 kitchens (with all the necessary pots, pans and utensils) and two washer and dryers. This makes for efficient meal preparations and laundry. The expansive covered decks were the ultimate. Allowing respite from the sun, nice ocean breezes and cool gathering places. The neighborhood pool is just across the street and a good alternative when the beach gets to be too much. The walk to the beach is a short, safe and easy. The garage has 2 nice beach carts, 8-10 beach chairs and all kinds of beach toys and other fun stuff. We had a great time in this very accommodating place.