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Grateful by The Sea | Crystal Shores - Destin | Pool! | Near The Beach!

Holiday home with private pool, 3-minute walk to Miramar Beach

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Located in the coveted Destin neighborhood of Crystal Shores, Grateful by the Sea offers luxurious accommodations and a relaxing retreat. With captivating gulf views, a private pool, natural gas grill, gourmet kitchen with granite-topped bar and stainless steel appliances this home is perfect for your family to unwind.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 144125 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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.

Grateful by The Sea | Crystal Shores - Destin | Pool! | Near The Beach!

Welcome to Grateful by the Sea!

Enjoy captivating gulf views in this beautifully appointed 6-bedroom, 6-bath home, situated directly across from the sugary white sands and turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Located in the highly coveted Destin neighborhood of Crystal Shores, this home offers luxurious accommodations and a relaxing retreat for your family.

**Important Information - Please Read**

- Minimum Age to Book: 25 years old
- Parking: 3 standard size vehicles
- Max Occupancy: 16 guests
- Mail & Package Delivery: Mail forwarding is in place. Do not ship packages to the home. We cannot guarantee delivery.
- Starter Pack: Includes soaps, paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, etc intended to get you through the first night or two. Guests are responsible for purchasing extra supplies.
- Kitchen: Equipped with standard appliances, Keurig + traditional drip coffee maker
- Private Pool: Chlorine pool with plenty of lounge chairs; heated October - April
- Grill: Natural Gas grill available
- Check-in & Check-out: Check-in at 4:30 PM, check-out at 9:00 AM
- Incidentals Hold: $1,000.00 - The hold is released on day of checkout
- Rental Agreement: Must be signed prior to arrival or booking may be canceled without refund

Home Features

First Floor:
- Living Area: Open and spacious with high ceilings, two separate sitting areas, flat-screen smart TV, and rear entry to the outdoor grill and pool.
- Kitchen: Gourmet kitchen with granite-topped bar, stainless steel appliances, and a formal dining table with seating for 8.
- Guest Bedroom: Queen-sized bed with access to a full bathroom.

Second Floor:
- Master Suites: Two elegant king-sized bedrooms with private bathrooms and access to balconies with gulf views.
- Guest Rooms: One queen room with private bathroom and one kid's room with four twin beds and private bathroom.

Third Floor:
- Master Suite: Entire third floor dedicated to the main master bedroom with a king-sized bed, luxurious bathroom, and private balcony with the best views in the home.

Back Yard:
- Outdoor Space: Well-manicured walking and green space, small porch with gas grill, open pool deck with lounge chairs, and private swimming pool.

About the Area
Crystal Shores offers a prime location with easy access to world-class restaurants, local entertainment, boutique and outlet shopping, and premium golf courses. Nearby attractions include Destin Commons and Whole Foods.

Added Benefits

- Community Pool: Less than three minutes away, typically heated during Thanksgiving and other holidays.
- Beach Access: Just a short walk away from the gulf and beach.
- Amenity Starter Pack: Includes 6 rolls of toilet paper, 1 roll of paper towels, hotel-style soaps for each bathroom, 1 kitchen sponge, dish towels, and a laundry pod pack.

Good Neighbor Policy

This is a family-oriented neighborhood, not a party home. Any vulgar language, excessively loud music, large parties, and unauthorized events are strictly prohibited. Complaints of excessive noise, disturbances, parties, violations of HOA rules, or law enforcement involvement will result in eviction and forfeiture of all deposits.

Restrictions and Policies

- No Events, Weddings or Large Gatherings
- No Smoking: In the home, on balconies, around the pool area, in walkways, or common areas
- No Pets Allowed
- No Food or Drinks in Bedrooms
- Minimum Renter Age: 25 years - No exceptions
- Parking: No RVs, boats, motorcycles, ATVs, trailers, or large utility vehicles
- Mail & Package Delivery: Mail forwarding is in place. Do not ship packages to the home. We cannot guarantee delivery.

Disclaimer

All reservations submitted online are requests until you receive email confirmation from SoWal Luxury Properties. Availability of parking and rental items such as golf carts, bicycles, and beach chairs is not guaranteed. While every effort is made to ensure the listing's accuracy, some items or features may be subject to change without compensation or reimbursement.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

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

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 4,125 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

Rules

Must sign renter agreement sent from Sowal Luxury Properties and adhere to all the guidelines and rules in the agreement.
Guests must agree to an hold for incidentals to finalize the reservation. The hold is 100% refundable as long as there is no damage
You must be at least 25 years old to book this property. And the Primary Renter must be on site for the duration of the stay.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Unfortunately, we do not allow pets in the home.

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 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 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.

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Grateful By The Sea
Grateful By The Sea 100' to Beach Access
Grateful by The Sea Crystal Shores Destin 100 to Beach
Grateful by The Sea | Crystal Shores Destin | 100’ to Beach
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About the area

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center or Preston Hood Athletic Complex. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Destin travel guide
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach
    Miramar Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Destin Commons
    Destin Commons
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Destin_EmeraldCoastCentre_553248621558039131_04
    Emerald Coast Centre
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • James Lee Park
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    10 min walk
  • Starbucks
    16 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    15 min walk
  • Sonic Drive-In
    11 min walk
  • Cracker Barrel
    11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Grateful by The Sea | Crystal Shores - Destin | Pool! | Near The Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Grateful by The Sea | Crystal Shores - Destin | Pool! | Near The Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Grateful by The Sea | Crystal Shores - Destin | Pool! | Near The Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Grateful by The Sea | Crystal Shores - Destin | Pool! | Near The Beach!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Grateful by The Sea | Crystal Shores - Destin | Pool! | Near The Beach! located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Miramar Beach and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Destin Beaches. Shore at Crystal Beach Park and James Lee Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Grateful by The Sea | Crystal Shores - Destin | Pool! | Near The Beach! Reviews

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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Traci M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, close to the beach, easy access for family needing to go back and forth or just part of the family needing to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for a group, crazy close beach access, and a very short walk to an awesome coffee shop.
No better beach around
Beach from second floor
Camille’s coffee, breakfast, and more.
Nice big garage!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryfrances B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house and the pool was great for the kids. The living room comfortably fit our group and each bedroom was spacious. We had plenty of room in the kitchen to cook and serve meals without feeling crowded. The house sits just across the street from the beach access and it was a very easy walk. There were beach chairs, umbrellas, and floats available to use, which was also convenient. Parking was tricky as you are not allowed to use the whole driveway to park. With a large group in different vehicles, we struggled to shuffle cars and make them all fit in the confined area. Overall, we had a great trip and enjoyed our stay in the Crystal Beach area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Beautiful house great location

Tons of space in the house and easy beach access
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Wonderful find in prime location!

This may have been our favorite house we have stayed at! Plenty of room for our group, perfect location across from Crystal Beach, and very responsive management company. The house is beautifully decorated and has all the needed amenities! We appreciated the towels for the beach and responsiveness of the management company when we had a couple needs arise. We will be back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

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

Crystal Beach

This house was absolutely great for our family trip! The location was steps from the access to the beautiful beach. The house was clean and spacious. The kitchen was well stocked to prepare meals. We really enjoyed the pool and the extra refrigerator in the garage came in handy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Family Trip

Loved the house and the location! Family vacation. Room to spread out, easy walk to beach, large bedrooms and great kids room! Pool was a little smaller than expected but the kids had a great time !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon N.

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

Family vacation

Lovely home and great location! Enjoyed the open concept of kitchen, eating and living area. Would suggest to maybe have some light throw blankets in the living area. Also, first place we have stayed that didn’t have any spices in the kitchen, but not a h the house and had a wonderful week!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

kayla a.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Stay was perfect for a bachelorette group! Perfect location, so close to the beach. Private pool was very convenient as well. The house did seem a bit unclean when we arrived, dust on mirrors and light fixtures, mold in upstairs shower, and we were not provided enough toiletries for the weekend. However, overall a great house and we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Chuck H.

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

Grateful by the sea

The house was not very clean, great location… needs some maintanence
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

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

High school friends.

Absolutely wonderful property. Great location for any time of gathering with 10 or less people. The management team was responsive and courteous. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa W.

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

Great house for a large family.

The house was beautiful. The pool was small but a perfect size for small children with limited swimming abilities. Joey was quick to respond to us when we had issues with the poor working condition of the gas grill. Although it appears you can get quickly to beach from the Crystal Beach access across the street, that beach is private and you must walk past approximately 12 houses to get to the public beach. The public beach is about the size of 3 house lots and very crowded. The easiest access is to turn right out of house and walk along sidewalk to the intersection and entrance to public beach. It’s not a bad walk if you have a beach cart. You need to bring all beach items for this house. Beach towels are the only thing provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our group of 6 adults and 5 children. Plenty of space. Close to beach.

We had a great stay. Large rooms and plenty of space for our group. Pool was small but nice. Kitchen was well equipped. A few minor maintenance problems but overall in great shape. Upon arrival the door code didn’t work. We were on the phone with property management agent for 40 min with no luck on getting in. The physical keys didn’t unlock doors either, just the utility closets. Once we were finally able to talk to the right tech person, he was able to get the code reset in 2 minutes. Also, the nearby community steps to get to the street level and beach access had washed away. So we had to climb up a steep bank or walk around the block to get to the beach. Hopefully the steps will be fixed soon. We would certainly stay at this property again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura E., Buckeye

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

Family Time

Our first time to Destin and the location was fantastic!! The home was beautiful and the rooms so spacious. We had all needs addressed promptly by the property manager. I do understand how challenging it is to "stock" a rental home reasonably, but the one thing I would suggest is enough kitchen towels, paper towels and toilet paper. Had a broom but no dust pan. These were small things and we would 100% stay again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lance S.

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

Excellent!

We loved our stay at Grateful by the Sea! We had three families, so three master suites was a must. This was perfect for us. Plenty of rooms and beds for all the kids as well. Easy beach access. Having our own pool was perfect for the kids. We had a fabulous time and would stay again in a heartbeat. Great communication with the owner too!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

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

Family Vacation

Excellent location, short walk to the beach, great neighborhood, very family friendly!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M., Atlanta

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

Great house in a great location!

Had a fantastic week with out family and friends. The house is beautiful, the beach is right there and very convenient to shopping/restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

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

Family vaca

This was a great house for our family! Every bedroom has its own bath
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

tamara b.

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

Large family beach trip

This was an absolute great experience! We visited with our family of 13 people for a week, and there was plenty of room, SUPER convenient beach access and the house is gorgeous!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Baily T.

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

Wonderful

We absolutely loved our stay! The location is very convient. The house was beautiful and very clean. Joey was quick to answer any questions leading up to our stay. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beach Resort

Amazing property in an ideal location, just steps from the beach. Beautifully appointed and very spacious. The kids room was an added bonus featuring a foosball table and arcade machine. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon E.

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

Super House, Super Location!

Loved the location and size of this home! Short walk to beach and short drive to shopping and many restaurants! Very spacious and loved the 6 bathrooms! Well equipped. Enjoyed the pool area and the arcade games in the kid's room! Quiet neighborhood and beach area not too crowded. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Could not have asked for anything better!

We recently stayed a week at this beautiful rental and absolutely loved it. Communication was quick and easy with the hosts. The home was gorgeous with a great location. We were so close to the beautiful beach. The entire group loved getting to go to the ocean at night and watching the little crabs run around. There were beach towels, beach chairs, sand toys ect. One of our favorite vacations yet!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Prashant G.

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

Pleased with property and excellent service !!

We stayed at this property for a week. House is big and very nicely decorated. Very conveniently located near beach. Spent lot of ti.e on brach, private pool. House is perfect for three families. Kids enjoyed play room. All TV have all available media packages, lot of entertainment. Overall a nice experience,we are very happy.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Tammie G.

Loved it!

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 home had a perfect layout for our needs. Right across the street from the beach. Couldn't have asked for a better vacation rental. We have been coming to Destin for several years and we will keep this home at the top of our list for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022