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Charming Pet-Friendly Cottage, Blocks from the Gulf! ~ Beach Service Included ~

Vacation home near Miramar Beach in Miramar Beach

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Bay Golf Club
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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About the area

Miramar Beach

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Miramar Beach and Kitchenique. Emerald Bay Golf Club and James Lee Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kitchenique - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • James Lee Park - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • James Lee Beach - 3 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Whales Tail - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬14 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.

Charming Pet-Friendly Cottage, Blocks from the Gulf! ~ Beach Service Included ~

Welcome to the Sandcastle Cottage ~ A quaint, family-owned and operated beach cottage for nearly a decade. Well maintained with all the amenities- this home-away-from-home will engulf you in fun and relaxation in no time. Sparing no lack of detail, you will find all that you need to enjoy your holiday at the beach. With plenty of activities- we are just a short walk to the gorgeous powder white sands and emerald green waters of our private beach (2 chairs and an umbrella set-up included with your rental (from March through October), 2 pools and a hot tub within the gated community and plenty of local live entertainment. We will provide all that you need to kick back and enjoy your time in paradise.
Some features of our Sandcastle Cottage include:
* Master Bedroom with King Bed and en suite bath
* Guest Bedroom with Queen Bed
* Guest Bedroom with Full Bed
* Pack ‘n Play
* Free Wi-Fi
* Full sized washer and dryer
* Dishwasher
* Hair dryer
* 2 pools and hot tub within walking distance
* 2 beach chairs and an umbrella reserved for you on the beach every day
* Bikes (Adults & Childrens)
* Beach Towels/beach toys (rafts, boogie boards, sand toys)
* Furnished outdoor patio with Gas Grill
* Flat Screen TVs in each bedroom and family room
* Gas fireplace
* Outside shower station
* Clubhouse with workout facilities
* Basketball Court
* Tennis & Pickleball Courts
* Fully stocked kitchen- pots, pans, baking supplies, crockpot, blender, paper goods, spices

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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

  • Bicycles
  • Bodyboard
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Gated community
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Perfect Escape Your Family Friends Pets Private Beach House
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Perfect Escape Your Family Friends Pets Private Beach Destin
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming Pet-Friendly Cottage, Blocks from the Gulf! ~ Beach Service Included ~ to the airport?

This vacation home is 20.2 mi (32-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming Pet-Friendly Cottage, Blocks from the Gulf! ~ Beach Service Included ~ have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Pet-Friendly Cottage, Blocks from the Gulf! ~ Beach Service Included ~ to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 12-minute walk from Miramar Beach and 5.1 mi (11-min drive) from Destin Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Charming Pet-Friendly Cottage, Blocks from the Gulf! ~ Beach Service Included ~ offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming Pet-Friendly Cottage, Blocks from the Gulf! ~ Beach Service Included ~?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Charming Pet-Friendly Cottage, Blocks from the Gulf! ~ Beach Service Included ~?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming Pet-Friendly Cottage, Blocks from the Gulf! ~ Beach Service Included ~?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Charming Pet-Friendly Cottage, Blocks from the Gulf! ~ Beach Service Included ~ have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Charming Pet-Friendly Cottage, Blocks from the Gulf! ~ Beach Service Included ~ have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Pet-Friendly Cottage, Blocks from the Gulf! ~ Beach Service Included ~ to downtown Miramar Beach?

This vacation home is 2.1 mi away from Miramar Beach.

Charming Pet-Friendly Cottage, Blocks from the Gulf! ~ Beach Service Included ~ Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lisa R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not as advertised. Its in a great neighborhood, but this place is poorly maintained. We arrived to dead roaches. Master ceiling fan broken. Hall bath toilet doesn't flush. Carpets and baseboards are dirty. Rental rates and cleaning fees should reflect the quality of the property, and in this case they do not. Do not recommend.
Ceiling fan
Someone's dog apparently scratched up the door frame. Repair is just a thick coat of paint.
Kitchen floor upon entering
Guest bathtub upon arrival
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chauntel P.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malwina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, had everything we needed

Clean and had everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen P., Spring Hill, Tn

Liked: Cleanliness

Repeat Sandcastle Vaca'rs

Our second booking at the Charming Sandcastle Cottage did not disappoint. As before, check-in went smoothly, kitchen stocked with basic start ups, as well as extra paper good necessities left behind from prior guest. Super clean, which is #1 on my list, with cleaning supplies available if you feel the need to tidy up. Comfy beds, nice open family room to spread out and enjoy movie or family games. There's a nice patio set if you want to chill outback, as well as propane grill(always good to check the tank before you shop for those steaks and burgers).Very kid and pet friendly home. Jessica, the property manager was amazing. Responded quickly to our txt messages, took care of any issues we experienced, and respected our family time. Looking forward to our next family trip to Miramar and stay at the Sandcastle Cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jens K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and Quiet

Nicely tugged away in the neighborhood. Enjoined the beach and the pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lamana94

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Beach House

Our family enjoyed our stay in this cozy little beach house. The location was fabulous. Beach was easy to access. Host is responsive and does a fantastic job keeping home clean and stocked with all of the necessities plus some. We have visited this area for over 15 years and this home is now one of our new favorites. Looking forward to future trips!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Stay

We really enjoyed our stay at this house. Everything was as described, and it was well stocked with everything we needed. Great location and easy walk to beach. We also enjoyed the heated pool and hot tub. It was also nice having beach equipment in the garage. Much more than we used!Thanks for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H., Manassas Park, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, fully stocked, amazing

We had an incredible time staying at this property. My partner, daughter, friend and dog stayed for a week. Jessica was so helpful with tips and info. The kitchen is literally the best stocked kitchen of any vacation rental I have ever stayed in. And we usually have a love/hate relationship with our trips because mattresses are usually terrible. This master bedroom mattress was soooo comfortable. The heated pool and hot tub in the community were excellent. The area is great. This is hands down one of the best vacation experiences we have had. We will definitely stay here again if we find ourselves heading back to NW FL.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving 2024

We decided to come to the beach for the Thanksgiving holiday, our family of four plus fur baby found this gem, we love the Miramar Beach area and Maravilla is our favorite . We absolutely loved the home, it had everything we needed and then some. So close to everything. Would highly recommend this home, a big thank you for allowing us to enjoy our vacation time in your home.maravillcomplfavorite.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Baseball tournament

It's was great, only concern was the a/c, the house never did get below 70, but it was also 100 outside. Was still comfortable. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica M., Nashville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Very memorable stay

My family had such a great time staying at this property. Like many of the reviews say, the host was very friendly and there are so many generous amenities. The Maravilla resort amenities are not all that... the pool is smaller with no shade and the workout facility is underwhelming. The property, itself is also in need of some updates - fresh paint and better lighting. The location is great and it's so nice to know you will have a spot reserved on the beach. All in all we had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We had a great stay. The location was great. The house offered everything we needed and was comfy for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Absolutely loved staying here. The house was nice and the owner made sure there were extras available (toothbrushes, Q-Tips, soaps, etc.) in case you forgot something. The walk to the beach was not bad at all. Perfect week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for a family vacation.

This house has everything you need to enjoy the Florida sunshine.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerome B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Destin Hidden Gem

They thought of everything. Host was Very accommodating. Gated, Perfect location, amenities, beach, shopping. This was a PERFECT best priced HOME for a family trip to a resort destination. The owners guest guide book covered all questions!! Would absolutely stay again if on vacation in Destin or Miramar Beach. Thanks again to the host!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rahul M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Hosts

Hosts were amazing. Property was super convenient to everything. Having the 2 beach chairs and umbrella was a very nice perk. Not having to lug those things to the beach was great. The host was extremely responsive and helpful with everything! Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful summer vacation!

This was our first vacation in Destin and we had a great time with our three daughters. Very nice house in a great location with private beach and plenty of beach supplies. We would definitely stay again. The host is very responsive and answered all our questions very quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Thanksgiving Stay

This house was great for our family holidays. Pet friendly and had everything you would need for a beach trip. Enjoyed the space as well as the amenities for this location The pool was heated and the hot tub was nice for our November stay. It’s close to everything and the beach access was awesome too! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasmina A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing home!

I loved every moment staying in this house! Definitely will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness

All-around great!

This was our second time to visit here, and it was just as enjoyable as the first! Everything was thoughtfully provided down to games, bicycles, laundry detergent, beach chairs and more! Jessica is also very gracious and responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adriana B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spring break spot!

We really enjoyed this comfortable home. The houses on the street are close together, yet it was very quiet and peaceful around us. We chose to drive when going to the beach, just because of the stuff we like to bring along with us. Happy times for our family including our 13 years old dog!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay. The property was perfect for us for the week. Lots of space to spread out, all the little touches of home (including grapefruit spoons in the kitchen!). Jessica is a host that truly cares for her guests and was very responsive. I hope we can return some day!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey S., Nashville

Liked: Cleanliness

Home Away From Home

This was the perfect place for our vacation. Jessica was the best host and so easy to communicate with. The home is beautiful and spacious. We loved it so much and can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha T., Hopkinsville, United States

Great for family with pets

The home fit our needs perfectly. We loved the spacious living room area and the fact that it is pet friendly. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed and more. They had everything you could need for a fun day at the beach. The only thing we could have used more of was towels and wash cloths. We will definitely stay here again if it is available.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022