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Sandcastle - Largest Private Pool & Walk to Beach Access,Golf Cart, Pet Friendly

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Walk along the boardwalk to the ocean, offering a view of the building with a balcony.
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Surrounded by a natural boundary, this serene garden features a palm plant amidst a variety of pebbles on light-colored tile ground.
Relax in this stylish living room with a large sofa, dining area, and natural light pouring in through the large window.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and microwave, set against a clean, minimalist backdrop.

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Miramar Beach

This vacation home places you within a leisurely stroll of Miramar Beach and The Golf Garden of Destin. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a patio.

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • James Lee Park - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Whale's Tail At Seascape - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cabana Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Sandcastle - Largest Private Pool & Walk to Beach Access,Golf Cart, Pet Friendly

We offer a beautiful 3-bedroom vacation rental home in Paradise Retreat, backyard Oasis with the largest salt-water swimming pool with heat during cold weather as on option ($350.00 Plus Tax) equipped with built in tanning ledge in the neighborhood, perfect for families and groups ready to enjoy the sun and sand of Florida beaches. Our beach house rental is available for weekly and short-term rentals, and we offer affordable rates year-round.

****NEW ADDITION: We have added a new option for you to rent a luxury GOLF CART to make your stay here at the Sandcastle more convenient and to provide a fun way to travel, to and from the beach! Mention in your booking whether or not you would be interested in renting a cart, and for an additional fee of ($450.00 Plus Tax) we'll have the cart at the house ready-to-go! So email us today and be sure to inquire about one of the best ways to go to the beach in our luxury golf cart!!!****

The master bedroom is private and features its own large bath, a walk-in closet, beautifully furnished, New King-size Mattress and bedding, flat screen TV.

Our beach house rental is located in sunny Miramar Beach, within minutes from Destin, Florida. It is perfect for couples, families, and/or friends ready to enjoy a fun and relaxing summer vacation!! It's only a short stroll from our property to enjoy the emerald waters and sugar-sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. For your convenience, The Sand Castle has beach chairs, beach umbrellas, and beach toys.

WE KNOW YOUR PET IS A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY JUST LIKE OUR PETS ARE, SO The Sandcastle Cottage is 'PET FRIENDLY' ! Bring your pet with you so that he/she too can have a wonderful vacation with his family for well behaved pets. Must be on leash when out side of home. Guest to pick up litter w/furnished litter scoop. 2 pets max 25 LB MAX.

After a fun-filled day at the beach, you may want to grab a bite to eat at a seafood restaurant right on the gulf. Captain Dave's offers great seafood, with a dining room overlooking the ocean. For a cajun twist to your meal, Kenny D's, right across the street from Captain Dave's, has a lovely array of Louisiana seafood to choose from. Two other wonderful oceanfront seafood restaurants, The Crab Trap and Pompano Joe's, are only a short drive down the beach to the west and east.

Our vacation rental is conveniently located within minutes of the numerous amenities that Destin has to offer—shopping at the largest designer outlet mall in the USA, world famous deep-sea fishing, dolphin watching cruises, and romantic evening ocean cruises. Destin also offers entertainment and amusements for the whole family, such as water parks, parasailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, and much more! In addition, the Destin area is home to a dozen fine golf courses, a zoo, museums, and several state parks with walking courses and biking trails. So come kick off your shoes, soak up some sun (or relax in the shade), splash in the Gulf, and enjoy life.

If you need to connect with the outside world, we offer free high-speed wireless Internet. In addition, our team are always available by phone to answer any questions you may have. Give us a call today for further information regarding our rental home or to plan your upcoming Florida vacation!

*Damage deposit insurance of $59.00 (Non Refundable).
*Pool Heat Fee - $350.00 Plus tax
*Golf Cart Fee - $450.00 Plus Tax
*Pet Fee per pet-$175.00 Plus Tax


**Minimum Age Limit for Renters*****

**Renters must be 25 years of age to lease home, with prepaid damage deposit. We prefer families and so do our neighbors... :)

***CANCELLATION POLICY:
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner/VRBO directly to request cancellation.

***IF THE DATES YOU REQUESTED ARE NOT AVAILABLE***
WE ALSO HAVE ANOTHER PROPERTY 'THE MERMAID HOUSE' VRBO#48961-'THE STARFISH COTTAGE' VRBO# 446001

Keywords: VRBO Vacation Home Immaculate spacious 3 bedrooms 2 bath Beach house sleeps 8, Great for multiple families with Largest Private Saltwater Heated Pool, backyard Oasis walk to the Sugar Sand Beach, PrivateAdult bikes, Golf Cart, Kids Beach and Pool toys, Family and Pet Friendly, Fun activities, shopping, dinning and Golf Courses nearby.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a sofa bed.

Property manager

Rosemary

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • 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 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Largest Private Pool/golf Cart/private Beach Access
***Largest Private Pool/Golf Cart/Private Beach Access***
***Largest HEATED Private Pool/Golf Cart/Private Beach Access***

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Miramar Beach, a short 11-minute walk from Miramar Beach and also 8 minutes on foot from The Golf Garden of Destin. You'll also find Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

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.

Is Sandcastle - Largest Private Pool & Walk to Beach Access,Golf Cart, Pet Friendly good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a private pool, private pools in some accommodations, as well as an outdoor pool.

Does Sandcastle - Largest Private Pool & Walk to Beach Access,Golf Cart, Pet Friendly have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a heated pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

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

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

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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 20.3 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Sandcastle - Largest Private Pool & Walk to Beach Access,Golf Cart, Pet Friendly?

Yes, every accommodation at Sandcastle - Largest Private Pool & Walk to Beach Access,Golf Cart, Pet Friendly comes with a deck.

Sandcastle - Largest Private Pool & Walk to Beach Access,Golf Cart, Pet Friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 110 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We LOVED the place! Everything was awesome! We will definitely come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you could need or ask for!

This home is convenient to shopping, restaurants, and very important, the beach. This house has the nicest pool in the gated community that we seen. Definitely recommend renting the golf cart to drive to the beach and some local shops and restaurants on old 98! Very quiet neighborhood and would recommend for families. Loved that it was no smoking!!! Very clean and equipped with everything you’d need! Rosemary is the best at communicating, too! Very easy process for reservation and payment and even afterward follow-up. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, very cozy, owners are very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

We scheduled a very last minute getaway with the kids as soon as school ended. We scheduled Friday evening and were checked in Saturday evening. Rosemary was fantastic as a host and answered all of our questions very quickly. The location is perfect for what we wanted. A quiet gated community with a short golf cart ride to the beach and a private pool that was very big. We could not be more happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Sandcastle was extremely clean and the pool is awesome. Kitchen was well stocked. Communication with Rosemary was superb. She answered all my question on the same day. Will definitely be staying here again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DRE

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Liz W., Carlyle, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 70 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Vacation

House in a great location for the beach, restaurant's and shopping,plus added bonus of the large private pool. Also we used the golf cart for traveling to the beach,restaurants and the stores that is only a couple of minutes from the property. This location comes highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our trip

The property,location and value were all excellent. FOR $2,000 PLUS DOLLARS FOR A STAY YOU CAN AFFORD TO PUT A DECENT MATTRESS IN THE MASTER BEDROOM. IT WAS LIKE SLEEPING ON CONCRETE.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private pool

We loved walking out the back door to get in your own private pool every day. It was close to the beach. The neighborhood is very nice and clean. This place we stayed at is nice. I think it needs some upgrades. It is pet friendly. Rosemary the host was wonderful. Every time I contacted her she would respond. Thank you we had a wonderful time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at Sandcastle

This was my first time using VRBO and first time renting a house instead of a condo. I had a good experience with both and the process was easy. Rosemary was great staying in communication with me and quick to respond to questions and needs. We had a great stay, felt at home. When we couldn’t go to the beach we enjoyed swimming in the private pool. We were close to the beach and having the privacy and complimentary umbrella and chairs was so nice to just sit back and relax. We will definitely do it again and recommend to anyone looking for a vacation home rental.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dorilin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and Per Friendly

We'd give this place an 4.5 as a whole. Our stay was great. We needed a place near the beach that would allow our 50 pound doodle stay with us. Only suggestions we have are some of the little things, knives and scissors were dull and difficult to use. Also, the grill might need an upgrade. The front burners flew flames which made for an interesting moment. Overall, we would definitely recommend it to a person with a fur friend .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness

190 Sandy Cay

All in all nice place in a nice neighborhood… had issues with the pool heater but everything else was fine …
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Having fun

Everything was good would definitely do it again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alexandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ok

Ok
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place to stay by the beach.

Everything was great. The house was real nice and only a few blocks from the beach. The complimentary beach chairs and umbrella was great. The pool in the back yard was very nice. I recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Nice place
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Destin Getaway

I will start by saying Rosemary was an absolute pleasure to work with. She answered any and every question I had very quickly. The house was exactly as described and was very clean! The pool...WOW!! It was absolutely perfect! It did get a little warm but it was to be expected with the heat of the week we were there and I made sure to let Rosemary know for the next guests if it could be adjusted. We did rent the golf cart but only used it to go to the beach. There is not anything nearby like souvenir shops, or gas stations, so I don't know if it was really worth it, but it did make the ride to the beach easier, though you still had to park it across the street, and then enter the beach access that way. We struggled with the codes for the beach access and the gate to enter the neighborhood, but again, Rosemary resolved that very quickly. I have stayed in numerous houses in Destin and I have never had one give you such a wonderful startup supply as she did. The master bed was so comfortable and all the linens you would ever need were provided. Do not let other reviews discourage you from renting this home. It was truly wonderful! There are lots of reminder notes everywhere but if you take care of the property, that shouldn't bother you. The price was great and it accomodated our family well. Thank you, Rosemary, for opening your home to us! Tara
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

This is our second year staying here. The house was even cleaner than our last stay. Pool is a great size and the residence is a convenient location to the beach and surrounding activities/restaurants. Golf cart is great and highly recommended for trips to beach, etc. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Pool Oasis

This property was perfect for my family of 7 with our 2 fur babies! The beach is a stroll or golf cart ride away but the private pool and patio was our own private oasis! We would definitely rent again!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

john w.

Liked: Cleanliness

First time to Destin area

Comfortable house with great location to everything. Nice pool. Rosemary was a good host.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Greatest beach vacation

We had a blast at this beach house. The location was perfect! You can walk to the beach, which is beautiful! Host was very kind and helpful. She was very understanding and was willing to move our staying to the later dates due to our own personal reasons. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Alicia M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Our stay

This booking for us was last minute. We were very excited to find something this close to the beach which was great. Location is great and the neighborhood was safe. The description of the property was pretty good. The kitchen is poorly stocked. The rules that hung all Over the house left us feeling very uncomfortable in the space. There are fines for everything if you damage anything etc. this is understandable however, patio furniture is on its last leg so we totally felt like it could have broken at any time. The couches are is poor shape also. Almost like you couldn’t touch anything. The house was not very clean at all. The dishes were put away dirty. We re washed all the dishes we used. I didn’t realized how dirty the floors were until I wiped up water in the bathroom and kitchen area. Definitely disgusting. The pool area had popcorn kernels all over, gum and random kid toys. The contact with the Rosemary was fine - I felt we were being watched. The trash needs to be taken out on Thursday which we set it out Wednesday night for Thursday pick up and brought can back up to house. We were contacted by Rosemary the she got a violation notice about the trash. Just over all weird. It seemed that the next door neighbors experienced the same thing they had cameras covered up with rags. Won’t go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ina L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022