Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
33 min drive
Room options
About the area
Destin
Seaside stay .Your stay at this Holiday Isle vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Harbor are also within half a mile (1 km).
* Beach chairs, toys, and umbrellas are often available for guest use (not guaranteed)
* Enjoy the convenience of docking your boat right at the private dock behind the home. Please note that trailer parking is not permitted on the property or on the street.
* Enjoy the nightlife and seasonal fireworks on Destin Harbor
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
*This property does not allow groups of adults under age 25. No Exceptions. *
Welcome to Marlin Haven, a stunning 6-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom waterfront retreat designed for unforgettable gatherings in the heart of Destin. This spacious, beautifully appointed home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and coastal charm—ideal for large families or groups looking to relax and reconnect. Step outside and dive into your private backyard oasis, featuring an expansive pool with a waterfall spa, plenty of lounge seating, and outdoor dining areas. Take a short stroll to the sugar-white sands through exclusive gated beach access or cast a line right from the dock with a fishing rod in hand—this home truly has it all.
First Floor: The main level welcomes you with an open-concept living room, fully equipped kitchen, and dining area—perfect for gathering after a day in the sun. You’ll also find a laundry room with an extra refrigerator, a full bathroom, and a convenient half bath accessible from the pool area.
Bedroom 1: King bed with walkout patio, offering direct access to the pool and serene canal views. Bedroom 2: Two queen beds, ideal for additional guests. Bathroom: Shared hall bath with tub/shower combo.
Second Floor: Upstairs, enjoy a spacious family room with ample seating, a wet bar, a beverage cooler, a Smart TV, and access to a large balcony overlooking the pool and canal. This level also features four additional bedrooms and a half bath.
Bedroom 3 (Master Suite): King bed, private balcony, canal and pool views, double vanity, walk-in shower, and soaking tub. (Closet not accessible; a garment rack is provided.) Bedroom 4 (Jr. Master): King bed, balcony access, en-suite bath with tub/shower combo. Bedroom 5: One queen bed and two twin beds with en-suite bath. Bedroom 6 (Bunk Room): Three sets of twin bunks, cozy sitting area, TV, and en-suite bath with double vanity.
Marlin Haven’s generous layout and incredible outdoor space make it the perfect place to entertain, unwind, and create lasting memories. Whether you're lounging poolside, enjoying sunset views from the balcony, or spending the day at the beach, this home offers the ultimate vacation experience.
If you haven't been to Holiday Isle, you're in for a treat. A peninsula surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and Destin Harbor, it is a serene, little oasis within the heart of Destin with two and a half miles of paved trails for walking and biking. Surrounded by quiet neighborhoods, it is perfect for exploring on a bike ride with the family. It is just minutes away from restaurants, shopping, boat docks, fishing, golf, and amusements.
**This home can accommodate up to 20 guests for sleeping arrangements; however, occupancy is limited to a maximum of 16 guests. **
Bed Setup:
First Floor: Guest Bedroom: King Bed Guest Bedroom: 2 Queen Beds
Second Floor: Master Suite: King Bed Master Suite: King Bed Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed + 2 Twin Beds Guest Bedroom: 3 sets of Twin-over-Twin Bunk Beds
**Beach chairs, toys, and umbrellas are often available for guest use; however, availability varies and is not guaranteed at the time of your arrival. **
Important Notes:
The boats shown in the photos are privately owned and are not part of the rental. Guests are not permitted to touch, board, or interfere with them at any time. These boats may remain docked during your stay, which could occasionally affect canal views or access to the seawall. Any damage caused will be the guest’s responsibility.
From time to time, a local boat captain and crew may visit the dock to service or check on the boats. During these visits, they may also access a secured, designated area of the garage.
Area Attractions:
An easy walk along the beach will take you to the jetties, where the Gulf of Mexico and Destin Harbor meet, a spot well-known for great snorkeling and fishing. Here you can also watch boats going out deep-sea fishing and returning from the Gulf to the harbor.
Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also, for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest! Destin Commons also has a mini train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters and Bass Pro Shop.
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)
Security system
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Unit size: 4,011 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
Contactless check-out available
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
No pets allowed
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 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 and a security system
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is ☀️Marlin Haven – Waterfront Retreat with Private Pool, Spa & Walk 2 Beach☀️ to the airport?
This vacation home is 17.9 mi (30-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does ☀️Marlin Haven – Waterfront Retreat with Private Pool, Spa & Walk 2 Beach☀️ have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is ☀️Marlin Haven – Waterfront Retreat with Private Pool, Spa & Walk 2 Beach☀️ to the beach?
This vacation home is 0.8 mi (5-min drive) from Destin Beaches and 4.8 mi (8-min drive) from Miramar Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does ☀️Marlin Haven – Waterfront Retreat with Private Pool, Spa & Walk 2 Beach☀️ offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at ☀️Marlin Haven – Waterfront Retreat with Private Pool, Spa & Walk 2 Beach☀️?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at ☀️Marlin Haven – Waterfront Retreat with Private Pool, Spa & Walk 2 Beach☀️?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at ☀️Marlin Haven – Waterfront Retreat with Private Pool, Spa & Walk 2 Beach☀️?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does ☀️Marlin Haven – Waterfront Retreat with Private Pool, Spa & Walk 2 Beach☀️ have a pool?
Yes, there's a private pool.
Does ☀️Marlin Haven – Waterfront Retreat with Private Pool, Spa & Walk 2 Beach☀️ have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is ☀️Marlin Haven – Waterfront Retreat with Private Pool, Spa & Walk 2 Beach☀️ to downtown Destin?
This vacation home is 1.8 mi away from Destin.
☀️Marlin Haven – Waterfront Retreat with Private Pool, Spa & Walk 2 Beach☀️ Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Great location, nice pool area and decent access to the beach. Had a small issue and they worked quickly to get it resolved and communicated well. We will pin this one and hope for another chance to come stay in the future.
This was the perfect home for our vacation. Forever Rentals was a blessing to deal with. The home owners were awesome. we had a great time and would 100% stay again.
You cannot go wrong renting this place. It’s perfect absolutely amazing bigger than it looks and perfect right on the water. It will be the place that you’ll be able to create memories to last the rest of your life.
The house was absolutely stunning! We had a large group and it was the perfect space for us! We never felt crowded! The contact team was super quick to respond and was super accommodating. There were issues with the pool that weren’t resolved in the couple days we were there but overall an amazing experience! Would highly recommend!
Absolutely beautiful house in a great location. Especially if you bring your own boat like we did. We kept the boat in the water directly behind the house near the pool and spa and went out exploring, fishing and dining everyday of our trip. Beach is an easy walk from the house, but we only went one afternoon because we had so much fun hanging at crab island and other beaches by boat.
Great property with a perfect location close to golf courses. Spacious with lots of beds and bathrooms for us old men. Great parking capacity. Nice pool and plenty of outdoor spaces for gathering. We have been going on this golf trip to Destin with same 8 guys for 41 years and this is best place we have found. Rental staff was very professional and extremely helpful. Will do it again next year.
This home is fabulous and just as described. Great location, convenient to everything. We will definitely be back. A smoke detector battery started chirping during the night. We placed a call to the 24/7 number and the detector was repaired by 9:00am.
We had a good size group with us for a family vacation, we love Holiday Isle and the location, some things to keep in mind with this house, the master is not on the main floor, its up 23 steps so if you have someone that is a bit older going up and down the stairs its kinda inconvenient. The management company was amazing, any issue we had ( and we had a few) they came out right away and did what they could. We stayed a week and lost power 2x for 1.5 hours and 3 hours, the day we were checking out it went out for 30 seconds, I don't know if this area has issues but it was surprising to lose it 2x in a week. There was a terrible smell in the laundry room no one could figure out and one of the ice machines went out and was not able to be fixed. Overall it was nice but there were a few things that had to be tweaked!