Steps to Beach & Community Pool! Huge Wraparound Porches in Family Neighborhood in Destin

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May 2025

June 2025

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Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 83260 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Pool

Explore the area

Destin, FL

Destin Commons
‪6 min walk‬
Henderson Beach State Park
‪11 min walk‬
James Lee Park
‪2 min drive‬
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Destin

This vacation home places you in Crystal Beach, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Miramar Beach and Destin Commons. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.

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What's nearby

Destin Commons - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Henderson Beach State Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Miramar Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
James Lee Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 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 - ‬15 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬15 min walk
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min walk
‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬18 min walk
‪World of Beer - ‬15 min walk

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Steps to Beach & Community Pool! Huge Wraparound Porches in Family Neighborhood

Welcome to 'La Dolce Vita...' 'The Sweet Life!' Just one block to our gorgeous white sand beaches! This beautiful beach home with community pool is nestled in the popular Crystal Beach Community of Destin, Florida. The perfect place for a fun filled beach vacation with family and friends. Community allows 2 cars per unit.

Cool off in the community pool or stroll down to the beach and take a dip in the world famous emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy walking, jogging, skating and bicycling throughout the neighborhood with charming white picket fences and pastel cottage homes or on the bike and running path that runs parallel to the beach just outside your door.

Come home and relax on the oversized covered porches with fans that surround the house and enjoy the beach breezes. Believe it or not... in the Summer, you can listen for the music of the ice cream truck! Just a three minute walk to rent bikes for the family, get a cup of fresh coffee across the street, go shopping, or eat a delicious meal at Camille's or any of the fantastic restaurants in the neighborhood.

'La Dolce Vita' is a 2000 square foot home with three bedrooms and three baths. All bedrooms have French doors that open to the upstairs porch with comfortable outdoor seating. There is a queen sleeper sofa in the living room.

The master bedroom on the second floor has a king bed and master bath with a jacuzzi tub and oversized shower.

The second bedroom located on the second floor has a queen bed.

The third bedroom has two twin beds.

There are also built in bookcases on the first and second floor with a great selection of books to enjoy.

On the first floor, you will find a fully equipped gourmet kitchen and dining area with granite counter tops and top of the line stainless steel appliances... a large living area and French doors that open to the porches, a full bathroom and laundry room with your own washer and dryer.

After a relaxing day at the beach, you can wash off at the outdoor shower. 'La Dolce Vita' has it all!

This home includes a credit based on the duration of your stay for additional amenities offered by VayKGear such as bikes, paddleboards, games and chairs. You will receive a notification after you confirm your reservation with additional details.

One Small, house trained, non shedding dog is ok with management approval and $150 non-refundable pet fee.

Destin Elite Carts (additional purchase)

As a perk of being a Best Beach Getaways customer, we have partnered with Destin Elite Carts to provide our Vacation Rentals with the Ability to Rent Brand New 2021 EZ-GO 6 Passenger Gas Carts! Guests will need to contact www.destinelitecarts.com and pick their desired cart and dates. The carts will be delivered to your rental the day you arrive and picked up upon your departure. As an added benefit, any 6 night or above rental will be provided with Discounts and Incentives to some local Businesses and Restaurants! No Hassle and FREE DELIVERY! Book today!

The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

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Best Beach Getaways

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Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

Communal pool

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

3 bathrooms
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

Books
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

Near a hospital
Near the sea

Things to do

Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Unit size: 3,260 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 welcomes 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Crystal Beach within a short 11-minute walk of Miramar Beach and also 15 minutes on foot from Destin Commons. 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.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

Is Steps to Beach & Community Pool! Huge Wraparound Porches in Family Neighborhood 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.

Does Steps to Beach & Community Pool! Huge Wraparound Porches in Family Neighborhood have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

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?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

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 17.9 mi away (29 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Steps to Beach & Community Pool! Huge Wraparound Porches in Family Neighborhood?

Yes, every accommodation at Steps to Beach & Community Pool! Huge Wraparound Porches in Family Neighborhood comes with a deck.

Steps to Beach & Community Pool! Huge Wraparound Porches in Family Neighborhood Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G., Alto

May 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

House was accurate to description on VRBO. Furnished cute, great wrap around porches on both levels, close to beach and quiet neighborhood. Stay here, u won’t regret it.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip C.

Oct 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Destin Getaway

Most beautiful home. Would stay another month here in a heartbeat. Perfect home to relax.

Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo H.

Aug 10, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Nice

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Jul 31, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

This is such a cute home with great proximity to the beach, coffee, restaurants, groceries and all the Destin activities. We had more than enough room for three grown kids, my husband and me. Very cozy with everything we needed. Would definitely come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Drew N.

May 29, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice stay, needs a deep clean though!

I’m going to give the bad first but please hang in there for the good because the bad can be fixed! I hesitate to rate the cleanliness “low” as I honestly need to, but I figured if I didn’t, then the owners couldn’t address the problem. We owned a condo in Destin for 7 years & I would want to be informed. I understand there is a rental agency (we rented ours directly & had personal contact with the renters), so I am not sure I can get a message directly to the owners. That’s the only reason why I’m putting this out there in this review…it’s not fair to future renters to pay the rental fees plus all of the add on fees and walk into a home that desperately needs a good deep clean. There was a musky old smell as soon as we walked in. We ended up buying Febreeze fabric spray and air freshener. The couches had lots of stains on them and smelled. The carpets upstairs had different colored stains, the window seat in one bedroom had stains & we opened a drawer in the queen room to discover someone placed gum underneath the drawer handle. It truly needs a good deep cleaning. All this negative though can easily be remedied! Surface cleaning was great. It was a clean home, meaning clean floors/showers/countertops/linens. Now on to the positives - great location & roomy! We were 2 blocks from the beach/Camille’s beachside restaurant. It was very easy access. They had coffee & well stocked supplies. WE LOVED MORNINGS ON THE BACK PORCH, SO LOVELY!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lucy W.

Oct 13, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Florida beach house with wrap around porch!

House as described and 2 minute walk to beach. Kudos to cleaning crew as it was clean upon arrival. Only a few concerns was coffee pot didn’t work. I’m very familiar with type of pot and it overflowed so I think it may have been clogged by previous guests. Also, no comforter or blankets for queen and king size beds. It was cool at night and we had to purchase. Previous renters did not take out garbage. All were reported to property manager. Directions for streaming TV in king room and access for Fire stick would’ve been helpful. Great location for walking, golf cart, beach, and food. Would recommend for party of 6.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Darla M.

Sep 26, 2023

Home Maintenance Issues

Overall thing were good, the home just needed some updates and repairs. We have a list of those repairs and upkeep. I'm going to email the list to the property manager.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John U.

Jul 29, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow, great accommodations, great locations!!

Classic Key West feel at this house and neighborhood. Fantastic kitchen and the house has tons of space for privacy.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Jun 9, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!!!

Very nice house! Enjoyed it immensely. Couldn’t have had a better spot! House was clean and big! Beds were comfy and we all slept well! Porches were great for reading. And just chilling!!!! Will surely be back! Great vacation!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

May 7, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house

Loved the house and had a great time. Amazing location to everything even if you want to walk.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Jan 17, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Stayed for a wedding. Great time great property!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lady A J.

Jan 2, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

We thought there was a bedroom on the main level. It was a pull out sofa. Otherwise very clean and l

Very easy, no problems

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Marjo G.

Oct 30, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home

The property was just as advertised. The decor was charming. Love the pouches on both levels. I do wish it had been more clearly explained as to which beach the property had access. I had some trouble with rental and set up of chairs and umbrellas. Ended up using Crystal Harbor which was closer than any other. Bedding was vomfortable

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Alison M.

Oct 3, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Sisters retreat

The house was beautiful, as was the neighborhood, close to the beach. Could have had some beach chairs, umbrella, beach wagon to use during our stay. Extra blankets and pillows would have been nice. Some of the outdoor lights were not working. Overall, I would stay there again!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trudy R.

Aug 2, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vaca

Enjoyed being so close to a LOT of places where we could walk, bike, or scooter! Being so close to the beach was a BIG plus! Only thing that was a bit disappointing to me was that there was no extra toilet paper, paper towels, or trash bags for as much as we paid to stay. Otherwise we had a great time!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

NiCole B.

Jul 10, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply Awesome!!

The pictures do not do this place justice. It's better! It feels so comfortable, close to everything you need, especially the beach. This place is 5 stars all the way including the landscaping. Thank you so much!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Jul 9, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Girl’s weekend

Perfect house and location for a girl’s weekend! Loved the outdoor space!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Selena G.

May 27, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

Great house, very homey and relaxing atmosphere! Porches and yard were my favorite spots to sit and read! Beach was a very short distance away!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

May 23, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

The house was amazing. Absolutely loved it.

The only complaint is the house was full of bugs (fruit flies etc) when we checked In. We couldn’t sit outside and had to cover drinks because of all the bugs (upstairs and downstairs) because of the garbage from the previous renters. We realized the previous renters must have cleaned fish in the backyard and not picked it up because we saw lots of fish scales etc. It got much better once it rained and once the garbage was picked up. It was unbearable when we got there and I can assure you we left the house way cleaner (no bugs) then when we got there, so after 2 days the house was absolutely amazing. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randi A.

May 15, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

We had a great experience at this location and would highly recommend it. The only complaint I have is the pool code that we were given in April in an email for our vacation in May did not work and we were not able to get a hold of anyone to get a new code to use the pool and then on this website it said check-in was at 3pm and check out was at 11am but when we got there it was check in at 4 PM and check out at 10 AM but that is not a big deal we still enjoyed this location in an area of Florida. The backyard was great for have outside dinners.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Travis D.

May 6, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Tv in living room went out first day , took for ever to answer the numbers I was given for propertyG

Property wonderful Best Beach Getaways Management HORRIBLE will never get any of our business again

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Apr 14, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Would Stay Again!

The house was beautiful and close to the beach. Great neighborhood and close to everything. Would definitely recommend and stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Eric A.

Apr 3, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and community

I’ll start with the positive. Nice little community. Everyone was friendly. Great location about a block from the beach. House was a good temperature, lots of towels for showering, two beach chairs, beach toys, and a few boogie boards. The showers were nice. The community pool was heated and warm but someone said that stops May 1st. Kitchen had ample cooking equipment and utensils. Not really cons but things to be aware of. There were no: -beach towels -wagon or cart to pull beach stuff -blow dryer -hangers in the closet -Kleenex -Additional garbage bags besides the ones in the garbage cans -laundry detergent -garage access -hot tub They give you a few dishwashing detergents. You only get the toilet paper that is on the roll in the bathrooms. There were no extras and same goes for paper towels. All in all, we had a nice stay and I’d recommend the property!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sasiphan

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family

Mar 25, 2022

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful property, great location, Wi-Fi strong for remote work, and pet friendly! No complaints at all! My family and I loved La Dulce Vita!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Sheila

Traveled with family

Sep 27, 2021

Two week before our trip the property was pulled and we had another property. I can’t give an opinion on this property. From everything I saw, I was very excited to stay there.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021