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Paradise Awaits! is your ultimate getaway in Destin, Florida. With direct access to sugary white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters via a private beach gate, you're just steps away from an unforgettable experience. Enjoy comfortable days by the sea with our beach amenities including a wagon, four beach chairs and an umbrella.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Walk to Beach, Private Access, Heated Pool & Grill

Welcome to Paradise Awaits – Your Dream Getaway!
Experience the perfect blend of coastal charm and modern comfort at Paradise Awaits, a newly renovated three-story beach townhome just steps from Destin's sugar-white sands and sparkling emerald waters. Whether you're planning a family vacation, romantic escape, or group retreat, this stunning getaway offers the ultimate Emerald Coast experience.

Why You'll Love It:
✔ Prime Location – Private deeded beach access, close to restaurants, grocery stores, shopping, Crab Island, and the Harbor Boardwalk.
✔ Newly Renovated – Modern & Stylish updated bathrooms rainfall showers, hardwood floors, new furniture, and brand-new washer/dryer.
✔ Beach Essentials Included – Wagon, 4 beach chairs, and an umbrella for easy, breezy beach days.
✔ New Outdoor Shower- Rinse off the sand and salt after a day at the beach!
✔ Spacious Design – Professionally decorated, 3 bedrooms, open-concept living spaces, and multiple private balconies to soak in the coastal breeze.

Home Highlights:
First Floor (Sleeps 2)
Queen Bedroom with renovated ensuite bath
Patio with backyard access – a peaceful retreat
Outdoor shower to rinse off after beach days
Garage stocked with beach gear + parking space

Second Floor (Sleeps 4)
Twin-over-Twin Bunk Room with Jack-and-Jill (renovated) bathroom
Open-concept kitchen & living area with sofa sleeper
Balcony with seating – perfect for morning coffee or sunset cocktails

Third Floor (Sleeps 4)
Grand Master Suite with King Bed + renovated ensuite bath
Sofa Sleeper + private balcony with coastal views

Special Features for Extraordinary Stay:
✔ Steps from the beach with deeded private access
✔ Close to shopping, dining, and water activities
✔ Gas grill for outdoor BBQs
✔ Newly renovated for a luxurious stay
✔ Resort-style pool just steps away

Perfect For:
Family vacations & reunions
Romantic getaways
Beach retreats with friends
Snowbirds – Special discounts for long-term stays!

Check-In: 4 PM (Central) | Check-Out: 10 AM (Central)
Your dream Destin escape is waiting—book your stay today!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Unit size: 1,850 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in Destin, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Grand Boulevard at Sandestin and Baytowne Wharf are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling. Visit our Destin travel guide
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach
    Miramar Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club
    Emerald Bay Golf Club
    2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Destin Beaches
    Destin Beaches
    7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • James Lee Park
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • James Lee Beach
    3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pompano Joe's
    18 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Circle K
    3 min drive
  • Culver's
    4 min drive
  • Crab Trap Destin
    16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Walk to Beach, Private Access, Heated Pool & Grill have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Walk to Beach, Private Access, Heated Pool & Grill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Walk to Beach, Private Access, Heated Pool & Grill?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Beach, Private Access, Heated Pool & Grill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Beach, Private Access, Heated Pool & Grill?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Beach, Private Access, Heated Pool & Grill located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of James Lee Park and Miramar Beach. James Lee Beach and Emerald Bay Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Walk to Beach, Private Access, Heated Pool & Grill Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ramona D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Enjoyed our time

This place had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison P.

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

Great location!

Totally worth it to be so close to the beach and also so close to shops and restaurants! Perfect size, we had 5 people total and we were all very comfortable!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keturah L.

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

Destin FL

I really liked the house we stayed and the location was pretty accurate to what the description said. We were so close to the beach. The lay out was perfect for our family and made our stay comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

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

Paradise Awaits

The townhome was clean, light, bright, and very spacious. We enjoyed our time in Destin and the location to the beach was wonderful. The neighbors were nice and we enjoyed the ambiance all around.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bilal H.

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

Home away from home

The home was nice felt like home . Felt like we just moved the house to the beach. Everyone can have their own private space and bathrooms . And still can come together in the living room and eating area to enjoy each other and watch tv and eat. Close to the beach and all the stores and eating areas
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johoanna Z.

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

Near the beach

Beautiful townhome. Great location since it was just a few minutes walk to the beach. This was just what we were looking for. The only negative thing I could think about was the dryer was a bit small and did not really dry our clothes well. Other than that, everything was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Great location!

Easy check in instructions. We loved the beach buggy with chairs and boogey boards. Those came in use every day. It was very clean. The location was the best part. I loved being such a short walk away from the beach. From the top balcony you can see a little sliver of the ocean. I was able to tell if conditions were decent for swimming if I saw the para sailers out. Walking distance to Kenny Dee’s and Captain Dave’s. Just a short drive to Crab Trap and Publix. Even with the rainy week we had a great time because if it started raining we could just walk home and walk back when it stopped. No packing up the whole car and having to come back and find parking. That was nice.
Little bit of an ocean view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela m.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and spacious townhouse

The house was super close to the beach and in a good part of town. Neighbors were super friendly too. The house easily slept 10 guests and was clean. I definitely would book this rental again for another trip! The only downside is the house did not come with condiments like salt, pepper, olive oil, etc. We did a lot of cooking from home and ended up purchasing our own. Overall, I enjoyed my stay and would recommend it to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

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

spacious and great location

This property had lots of room for everyone and was in a great location! Short walk to the beach, and the wagon, beach chairs, umbrella and toys made it super easy! Very close to restaurants and shops too! Be aware that this is a 3 level property and the master bedroom (which is huge!) is on the 3rd floor, so lots of up and down stairs. The only disappointment for me was the size and quality of the washer and dryer. It was a very small stack w/d and the washer could only fit maybe 8-10 items of clothing. The dryer was not powerful and took several hours/resets of the cycle to dry the clothes. We ended up going to a laundromat on the last day because with 7 people, the laundry added up. Otherwise we were very happy with our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hossein S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Okay property

It's a nice property close to the pool and the beach. The neighbors that we meet at the community pool were great. The first night, we couldn’t sleep until after 1 AM because of extremely loud noise, music, thumping, and shouting coming from the nearest neighbor. We had all gone to bed around 9 PM after a long day, hoping for a quiet night. When we called the property manager, they answered but didn’t take any action that night. Fortunately, the neighbor moved out the following morning. The kitchenware, plates, cutlery, and colander were extremely dirty. We had to spend time washing everything necessary before the dinner, which was an inconvenience and not what we expected from our stay.Most concerning was the colander, which still had shrimp residues on it, raising hygiene concerns. This was communicated to the property manager, and we're compensated with 10% discount off your total room rate. The barbecue wasn’t working on the first day. On the second day, it was replaced with an older unit, but the igniters weren’t functioning either, so we had to light the gas grill manually with a lighter.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fawn K.

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

Great Vaca!

Loved the Townhouse
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Briana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location
Our stay was nice. Our host communicated very well and fast. The home was clean. We were close to the beach which was just a short walk. You share the beach with several other rental places. Which we didn’t realize but it was still nice. We enjoyed our first trip to Destin and can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary w.

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

Great place

Everything was great. Exceed my expectations. Very quiet great location. There is 2 flight of stairs tho!!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael F.

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

Amazing and great price!

This was the perfect place to stay for our getaway of 5 people. The price point was great, Unit was very clean and updated, and the whole process was very easy from start to finish. It is maybe a 3-4 minute walk to the beach so I would suggest bringing a cart to carry your supplies down. Overall it was excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

ANA M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Family stay

I could not cook because there was a water leak upstairs on the 3rd floor, it was reported, but it wasn’t fixed, by the time left the water leak was worse because they never fixed it, and that cost me money because I had to buy food airside. Also they need to updated their sofa beds mattress, we feel like we were sleeping on steel. Very bad
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy Aida S.

Destin Vacation

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: Second time to stay in this town home . It is very nice clean and comfortable.Great location easy access to beach and downtown, shops and restaurants.Had an issues with wifi that came promptly to fix it. Would definitely stay there again and would defining use harmony beach vacations again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elliott W.

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

Beautiful Property

This is a beautiful place and is indeed very close to the beach. The property manager is very responsive to detail and any issue that comes up. The only issue might be that if one is elderly or at all infirm there are 34 stairs to the master bedroom. There is, however, a full bath on every floor and one could choose to stay on the bottom floor. The kitchen is 17 steps up from there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candy R.

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

Mostly very good stay.

Except for being locked out of the garage, very good experience. They do not give you a key to the garage and they failed to have it unlocked from inside the house. Since the check in was at 5:00, we had to wait until the next morning to have it unlocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was available for check-in in the morning way prior to the standard 4pm check-in which was so nice!!! I called to make sure before arriving and the lady on the phone was so kind and helpful and made for such a smooth and comforting experience. The house was beautiful with its open kitchen layout and great patios! The property came with plenty of blankets, towels, beach equipment, and kitchenware too! I came for a bachelorette and the bride was thrilled about how lovely the place was! The location was amazing too. We thought we wanted to rent a cart to be able to get around but we honestly walked most places where we didn’t even need one! 100 recommend this location to friends or families. We had no issues with any maintenance whatsoever but I do feel that if we needed anything the property managers would have answered the phone right away and been just as helpful as they were when I called for check-in. If you do stay here I highly recommend going to Kenny D’s on Wednesdays for karaoke. It was two blocks down and it was so wholesome seeing all the families with kids singing along with mid 20-year olds like myself!! Ugh, we just had the best time at this gorgeous condo!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Treece T.

Could ave been cleaner

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. 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: Great house, but it wasn't as clean as it should have been. We found dirty towels on the floor in the master upon arrival. The stair banisters were extremely dusty. There was trash under and behind the pull out couch. Close to the beach and restaurants. I also loved the patio areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Archival

6/10 Okay

Tonie Z.

Nice place but quite a few problems

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful condo, great area, lots of space. Bug problem started downstairs bedroom, moved to main floor. Leaking washer, air was broken to find out. Kids bedroom and bathroom doors didnt lock. No cable in downstairs bedroom, and the othet rooms, there were very limited channels. Hurricane cindy hung around for a few days and family differences caused us to leave early. Was a horrible vacation, will not return. Not much to do in the area when its raining either.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Rose S.

Destin 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The unit is tired looking. It needs more work. The appliances are very outdated and not working well. The refrigerator needs new parts or should be replaced. The furniture is old and uncomfortable. The beds however were good. The property management staff did their best to resolve sone issues. They were able to get us a new bbq and charcoal. And new chairs for the patio. They also did some painting of the staircase where the paint had pretty much flaked off and left a sticky feel to the wood. They responded quickly and we appreciated that. There are a lot of stairs as there are three levels but the space worked well. In our view the unit needs updating.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Humberto G.

Winter Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We visited on the coldest week it has ever been in Florida. The HVAC system did not provide proper heat, the kids room was an icebox and was not used. They provided all tv subscriptions so our evenings before bed was great. We could have used more than one trash bag during our 4 days stay. Great area for pets to do their business with stations for bags and waste.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana R.

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

Primeras vacaciones

Me encanto! Definitivamente volveremos. Todo está muy accesible, tiendas, playa y restaurante. La casa fabulosa, grande, cómoda y limpia.Gracias
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey J.

Great Townhouse & Location

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: Exceptionally renovated townhouse with plenty of room for a large family. We love the area and love being a few steps from the beach. Everything was clean when we showed up. My only suggestion is that this property deserves a decent gas grill, the little cheap charcoal grill just doesn’t cut it.