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Gated Community ~ Lagoon Pool ~ Near the Beach

Vacation home near Miramar Beach in Destin

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Pool
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Living area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12182 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Coast Centre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the area

Destin

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Crystal Beach vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Miramar Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Destin Beaches. Also, Destin Commons is within half a mile (1 km) and James Lee Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Destin Commons - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Miramar Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • James Lee Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Ale House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 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.

Gated Community ~ Lagoon Pool ~ Near the Beach

Sleeping Arrangements
Two Story House |
1st floor – Master, king bed
2nd floor – Master 2, king bed; Guest 3, queen bed; Guest 4, twin-over-twin bunk, full-over-full bunk, baby bed; Living space, futon sleeper

Parking: This property offers two parking spots, providing easy and reliable access for guests throughout their stay.

Experience Your Vacation Haven

Located a mere 2.5 blocks from the Emerald Coast, Big Tuna is a charming corner beach house that is full of stylish accents and luxurious finishing touches! It’s a perfect Destin beach cottage rental for families or mature friend groups. The home, which has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms sleeps 12.

Natural, coastal themes abound in this beautiful vacation rental cottage. A wood paneled accent wall in the living room sets of the space and makes for a great conversation piece. Wood accents are carried throughout the home along with soft blues and other soothing coastal hues. The full kitchen has everything you need for entertaining. There’s a dining space with an 8-seater table and there are 6 stools at the corner breakfast bar. Plenty of room for everyone and perfect for entertaining!

The first floor also has an oversized master bedroom with king bed and a luxurious en suite with a shower, garden tub, double vanity, and walk-in closet. An additional powder room is located on the first floor for everyone’s convenience.

The second floor has an additional living space with a futon that pulls into a sleeper bed. You can easily walk out of the covered balcony and enjoy the ample seating from this additional living area. The other three bedrooms afford luxury and privacy. The second master has a king bed and a full bath. The third guest room has a queen bed and porch access. The fourth bedroom is ideal for children with a full-over-full bunk and a twin-over-twin bunk and a baby bed.

You’ll love staying in this blissful “catch” of a beach house. Equally enjoyable is the Crystal Beach community pool, a stunning lagoon-style pool complete with hot tub, waterfall, and tiki lounge area.

Guest Walk-Through
Two Story House –
1st floor – 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, porch
2nd floor – 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bonus living space, porch access, laundry room

Unit Amenities – private gas grill, outdoor shower, covered porch, balcony, laundry room, baby gates, baby bed, dog-friendly
Community Amenities- Community pool, sand volleyball court, grilling area, tiki lounge area, seasonal trolley

About the Community of the Villages at Crystal Beach
The Villages of Crystal Beach is one of Destin’s premier gated vacation communities! This luxurious community has a free trolley service during peak tourism season, taking you straight to your Emerald Coast beachfront access! The community has one of the nicest private pools in Destin as well. There’s also a grilling area, and a lounge area for guests.

NO GOLF CART RENTALS ALLOWED IN THIS COMMUNITY

You’re within walking distance to everything the Emerald Coast Parkway has to offer, just across from the posh Destin Commons, which has 75 shops, restaurants, and so much more! Entertainment and opportunities for fun abound. For an additional cost, you can experience all of Destin’s best amenities including world-class golf, boating, fishing, and so much more!

Local Favorites
MVH guests receive savings with our Local Favorites. Enjoy discounts to restaurants, beach activities, and shopping so you can save while you stay.

MVH Beach Closet
This property offers a Beach Closet stocked with complimentary beach chairs and an umbrella for use during your stay.

MVH Rental Restrictions
Please reference the Rental Restrictions and Terms of Use.

Pet Friendly Unit
Pets are welcome here! Please note it is an additional $300 for one pet, $400 for two pets, plus taxes and admin fee.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private 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

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,958 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

269

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gated Community ~ Lagoon Pool ~ Near the Beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 26 mi (34-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gated Community ~ Lagoon Pool ~ Near the Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Gated Community ~ Lagoon Pool ~ Near the Beach to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 10-minute walk from Miramar Beach and 15-minute walk from James Lee Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gated Community ~ Lagoon Pool ~ Near the Beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gated Community ~ Lagoon Pool ~ Near the Beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Gated Community ~ Lagoon Pool ~ Near the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gated Community ~ Lagoon Pool ~ Near the Beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Gated Community ~ Lagoon Pool ~ Near the Beach have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Gated Community ~ Lagoon Pool ~ Near the Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Gated Community ~ Lagoon Pool ~ Near the Beach to downtown Destin?

This vacation home is 2.7 mi away from Destin.

Gated Community ~ Lagoon Pool ~ Near the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Loved the area beautiful spot and very close walk to the pool! Beach was not far either and the shuttle was super convenient!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would stay again!

Had a family of 8 with ages from 7 to 70 plus 2 large dogs. Was a great fit for everyone, short walk to the beach and amazing pool. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hollie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great property! Stocked kitchen, clean house, plenty of linens and an awesome balcony with a great breeze. Pool is about 2 minutes away. The beach is a 15 minute walk. Great location. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tara a.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home!

We had a great time & enjoyed our stay in this home, there were 12 of us & I was worried about enough room for us all & it did not disappoint! One of best vacations!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mattison W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

My family and I had a great experience! Such a great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gina f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay

Overall a comfortable stay! Maintenance issues handled quickly. Great location for our needs. We’d stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome house and great location near the pool

It was very clean and ready for a great week of relaxing and beaching with family and friends! This house accommodated everything we needed! Definitely will stay in the villages of Crystal Beach again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good experience

Nice property, very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time at Big Tuna

Great house for a group of girlfriends (in our case) and for large families too. We really enjoyed our stay. Great communication with the property managers! Hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

NORA C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super cute decorations

Overall it was a great stay! Love the neighborhood and super close to the pool (which is the main reason we stay at Villages of Crystal Beach). The beach is walking distance and many entrances to the beach nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection!

This house is gorgeous, wonderfully furnished, has a great layout, and in a fantastic location. The proximity to the pool is great and having a shuttle to the beach was amazing!! Lots of restaurants and shops nearby too! Great find!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Big Tuna, Gorgeous and comfortable

Property is well kept and clean, everything was in order when we arrived. Came for a spring break week with our college kids, and it was great. Plenty for the college kids to do, with the beautiful heated pool, and the shuttle to the beach and back.No trouble getting ubers
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

The property was beautiful, well maintained, very clean. Close to the everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent birthday getaway

This house is amazing! It was a birthday trip and fit our group perfectly. Plenty of room and excellent communication with the owners! 5 starts!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Big Tuna

Very nice house in good repair. Access was easy and the neighborhood was well kept. All the amenities were as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kayla N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Week!

We had a great stay at the Big Tuna. The pool is just steps away. We were bummed that the ocean seemed so far away - about a 1/2 mile walk but the shuttle was nice to have. The house was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Destin Spring Break

Had a wonderful spring break in Destin with my family. Big Tuna was a lovely house. The pool was great and short walk to the beach. We ran out of gas for the grill and management was very responsive and replaced the tank the next day. I wish they had provided more dish soap and some of the pans in the kitchen need to be replaced. Otherwise everything was great
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house

The house was called The Big Tuna. It was very clean. It was 10 mins walk to the beach. We didn’t get to swim at the lagoon, but it looked great. Looks like a lot of people enjoyed it just by driving by it. Easy instructions how to clean before leaving the house. We really enjoyed our 4 day stay. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House!

We had a great stay at Big Tuna and would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to stay in the Destin area. Clean, spacious house, not too far from the beach (the free trolley is a huge bonus!), nice pool. The only thing we wish had been clearer in the listing is the limited parking, but given the off season we were able to park our extra vehicle by the pool without issue. Will definitely consider this house for future trips to Destin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Lance M.

Great House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place to stay was great. But the neighborhood wad full or spring breakers who didn't really have respect for anyone outside of their group.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shetina R.

Big Tuna

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay at Big Tuna was great! The house was very clean, the location was perfect, and the space worked well for our family of 12.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Great Month at Big Tuna in Destin!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was perfect location. Walking distance to the pool and about .5 mile walk to the beach. There a plenty of shops and places to eat in the area within walking distance as well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodations in a great location

Our family of 5 really enjoyed our Big Tuna stay. The house is in good shape with no major wear and tear issues and plenty of space for everyone. The kitchen has plenty of pots, pans, bowls, utensils for all of your cooking needs. You will need to make sure to bring a beach bag and towels but there is a beach cart with plenty of beach toys and 3 chairs to use as well. The pool is really fantastic and we often split our time between the pool and beach. The location was great, close to restaurants, the beach, and attractions. We will definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bailey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, clean property

My firm held an off-site for our five attorneys here. We wanted a place to do some team-building and also enjoy the beach. There was lots of room to accommodate us all. The house was very clean and in a great location with regard to proximity to the pool/hot tub and walking to the beach. We were even able to use the primary television as a monitor to do some training together.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Celia R.

Liked: Check-in, location

Big Tuna

While we enjoyed our stay, the house does need some special cleaning. We found stains on the futon and throw pillows. We also found dirty dishes (probably from the renter before) and ended up having to prewash all dishes or cups before using them. A plus was the very short walk to the pool which the kids really enjoyed. Would recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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