Title: Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area Holiday home with private pool, a short walk to Miramar Beach ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21720000/21717400/21717391/d3181058.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21720000/21717400/21717391/w1280h852x0y2-47b3d963.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21720000/21717400/21717391/5492f897.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21720000/21717400/21717391/94f4eda3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21720000/21717400/21717391/0161a17f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Honu Hale offers a luxurious beach escape with a private pool, just two minutes from the Gulf Coast. Enjoy fresh-water swimming and built-in entertainment like the second-floor game room and outdoor pool table on the balcony. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 184500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Pool - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area Honu Hale - Vacation Rental in Destiny by the Sea Favorite Features: \- Private Freshwater Pool \- Game and Media Room \- Pool Table \- Gated Community \- 4 Included Bikes \- 2-Minute Walk to Beach More About Honu Hale: Honu Hale is a luxurious vacation home located in Destiny by the Sea – an exclusive private community in Destin hosting some of the most beautiful homes on the Gulf Coast. The name Honu Hale is Hawaiian for Turtle House which is the perfect name for this tropical hideaway. With a private beach access inside the neighborhood, you'll be able to walk to the beach in just two minutes! The home also features a fresh-water pool for irritant-free swimming right in the backyard. For an additional charge, the pool can be heated as well. The home comes with plenty of built-in entertainment like the second-floor game room and an outdoor pool table on the second-level balcony. On the first floor, you will find a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel upgrades and appliances including a double oven, a 5-burner gas stove, side-by-side refrigerator, and two dishwashers. Two kitchen islands provide plenty of seating and food preparation space. Adjacent to the kitchen lies a seating area with a flat-screen TV, two wing back chairs, and a love seat. Now, let's talk more about that game room mentioned earlier! On the second floor, you'll find a huge Game and Media Room. This room includes foosball, an old-school arcade table (featuring the Ms. Pacman game), air hockey, and two mounted, flat screen TVs! Head down the hallway and out onto the balcony where you'll find the pool table for continued entertainment! Members of your group will surely be competing for who gets to stay in the bedrooms on the game room floor! Two beautiful guest suites with king size beds can be found on the second floor as well. Both have access to their own full bathroom. The game room also holds a sleeper sofa for additional sleeping arrangements. The third floor houses two grand Master suites with private bathrooms and private balcony access. The columned balconies are ideal for enjoying the gulf breeze and calming atmosphere of living near the beach. An additional bedroom on the third floor holds two queen-over-queen bunks and a twin bunk. This home offers all the entertainment you could want for your family on a vacation with its private pool, neighborhood beach access, and game room! The location is perfect as well. A town-favorite restaurant, the Crab Trap Restaurant is just down the street. A private community pool is also nearby with a clubhouse to serve owners and guests of Destiny by the Sea. Sleeping Arrangements: SECOND FLOOR Bedroom 1: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower. Bedroom 2: King Bed & Shared Ensuite Bathroom with Shower Tub Combo. Additional Arrangements: 2 Sleeper Sofas THIRD FLOOR Bedroom 3: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower & Soaking Tub. Bedroom 4: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower. Bedroom 5: 2 Queen over Queen Bunks, Twin over Twin Bunk & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Massage - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Limo/town car service - Car available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Billiards/pool table - Heated pool - Optional golf privileges - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycles - Unit size: 4,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21700000/21699600/21699597/fdd238ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Playa - Vacation House in Destiny by the Sea Near the Beach with Private Pool Destin - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=21699597&PinnedHotelID=21699597&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99410000/99407400/99407311/ae8fdc05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach Views! 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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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. ### Property is also known as Luxurious Home in Destiny by the Sea w/ Private Pool! Amazing Vacation Home in Destiny by the Sea w/ Private Pool! Stunning Vacation Home in Destiny by the Sea w/ Private Pool! 73863 ## About the area Located in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Henderson Beach State Park and Miramar Beach. Destin Yarn Shop and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Destin travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destin.dx6906) [View more Holiday homes in Destin](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destin-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6906-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.38066%2C-86.40376&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SAuSIN4lVFZi3OKOl66kswB-rwk=) Destin, FL ### What's nearby - Miramar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - James Lee Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Destin Commons - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles - Henderson Beach State Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles - Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles ### Getting around - Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 31 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬2 min drive - ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬9 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Kenny D's - ‬10 min walk - ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Miramar Beach and James Lee Park. James Lee Beach and Shore at Crystal Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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