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Hear the Ocean - Sandpiper Cove

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Terrace/patio
Indoor pool, a heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
On the beach, sun-loungers

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire condo

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

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

Hear the Ocean - Sandpiper Cove

Renovated…New Management…Spectacular in both setting and design, this contemporary craftsman-style home perfectly captures the sunrise and sunset, ocean views, and comfort of shallow calm waters.Situated in the gated community, 43 acre resort in the heart of Destin, amenities available at Sandpiper Cove including a marina, 5 pools, 3 hot tubs, 6 tennis courts, a executive 9 hole golf course and 2 onsite restaurants.You'll find white-water ocean views in every room, and glass doors that open onto the ocean-facing decks.

Property manager

rachel

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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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 - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Note from host: 2 less than 40 pounds and 200$ non refundable depo

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
The resort has a party hall that can be booked.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: The resort has a party hall that can be booked.
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, a first aid kit 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

Property is also known as

Condo
Vrbo Property
Hear the Ocean Destin
Hear the Ocean Private vacation home
Hear the Ocean Private vacation home Destin

About the area

Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Destin Harbor - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • HarborWalk Village - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
  • Circle K
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • Starbucks
  • ‪The Pancakery - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Hear the Ocean - Sandpiper Cove have a pool?

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

Is Hear the Ocean - Sandpiper Cove pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Hear the Ocean - Sandpiper Cove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hear the Ocean - Sandpiper Cove?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hear the Ocean - Sandpiper Cove located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holiday Isle condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Choctawhatchee Bay, Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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Hear the Ocean - Sandpiper Cove Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 20 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darren J.

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

Can’t beat the view

This house by no means is perfect. Some of the outdoor furniture needs replacing. The floors need repairing in several areas. The listing needs to be updated for accuracy such as there is no grill like we hoped and the wifi was wrong. The host responded quickly though, and we also had an AC issue that they got fixed quickly. The location and the view can’t be beat though! From the deck you can see it all! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place!

Awesome location! The pictures do not do this place justice. Newer floors and furniture than the photos in the listing. Our favorite part was the giant balcony/porch overlooking the beach. We had two families of 4 and tons of space. Would definitely recommend and book again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Mardi Gras Get Away

Good - trying to get into the condo was not good.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Judy H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Location, nothing else

This is a property with perfect location--one of the best on the beach. However, too many things need tending to, too many things broken or not working or need to be cleaned. Too many to list. The photos show a gas grill which indicates the property has this available. Misleading. The owners need to make sure the property managers are doing their job. They are not.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Britni E.

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

So gross. Needs lots of work.

Black mold. No indoor pool as listing states. Pet fur and drool everywhere. Roaches. Lots of things didn't work and what did work was dirty. The location was the ONLY thing this property has to offer. I could keep going but you get the point.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

PATI B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

False advertising, not as it states or shows!

What you get for 500 a night is a view and nothing more! Breakdown of our issues:NO Smoke Detectors present! Just WOW!!! We notified the HOA as well.Standard patio chairs all broken (unusable), no table for chairs to sit around either (like in photo).All planters are filled with cigarette butts and the plants are pretty much dead.Fridge is duct taped, flooring has gaps, ice maker in bar doesn't work, no turnplate in the micro, 1st master faucet runs, no light switch at the vanity, broken chair in 2nd bedroom, unit below was under construction and they started working before 8am, couldn't hook to internet, no Menton of 3 flights of stairs, Electrical issues, 3rd bedroom shower has windows that are visible into the shower from outside (no privacy glass), we used foil to cover the windows, kitchen faucet is broken. No grill, photos are not what this place is! No mattress pads on the beds, just a sheet and the beddings are not pretty as the photos. Furniture is stained. "Living area" photo is now a bedroom. The only update to the property is the bathrooms, sort of. Beds in bedrooms are as follows: 1st King, 2nd Queen/Full, 3rd King and 4th Full/queen.We reached out to host Rachel on Saturday and never heard back from her at all during out stay. Basically, we got had and the owner and host took it to the bank! Joke on us!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mitch S.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

geraldine e.

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

Perfect location.

All was enjoyed..Could have been cleaner. 1 dishtowel??? Seriously!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Fall Break

Location Location Location......great beach front rental
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Kathleen B., Texas

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

The property was filthy upon arrival

The property was so dirty, bugs in drawers, bedding appeared unclean with hair on it, the kitchen was unsanitary. We ended up having to find another place last minute to accommodate our family. It was so stressful. I do NOT recommend renting this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Kevin C.

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

Dirty place with a beautiful view

This place has a beautiful view, but that’s pretty much it. The day of arrival I messaged the owner (Rachel) to get instructions on how to do the check-in and she replied hours later. The instructions were pretty clear so the check in wasn’t complicated. I knew there were a lot of stairs because of the reviews, but she never informed us. We arrived at the place and we noticed it was very dirty. Whoever stayed before us didn’t take out the trash in the kitchen (nasty) and there were ants everywhere!!! Even on the beds. I notified the owner of this issue and she said they are working on it. I strongly feel that with everything going on (COVID) and the fact that you have to pay a high cleaning fee the place should be spotless. Also, if you are trying to communicate with the owner, good luck! She takes hours to reply back. We asked for a late checkout and she said there were people coming in the same day we were leaving and they had asked for an early check-in so she was going to let me know but she never did. This makes me wonder when do they even clean the condo if they got people coming in and out during the same day (no cleaning company had shown up when we left) Overall we enjoyed our stay, after we finished cleaning everything the day we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

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

Perfect location & lots of room

We were so happy with this lovely place. It is right on the beach with a 2 minute walk to the water. You can sit on the beach or enjoy amazing views, ocean breezes, and the sound of waves right on the spacious deck with multiple seating areas for family to spread out. The inside is just as spacious with 4 great bedrooms, 2 very nice areas to hang out in groups, and a big kitchen with an amazing picture window with beach view. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes and various cookware. I loved the amount and variety of seating as we had a big family of 8 adults and a toddler. All the furniture, including beds, was comfy. There was a surprise of a closet with numerous toys, boogie boards, and chairs. The stairs were a surprise (2 flights with a platform in the middle) but the view was well worth it and we grew used to them quickly. There is a wonderful perk at the bottom of the stairs—a hose to clean the sand off you and all your stuff. Location is so convenient to walk or drive to multiple restaurants. I had one of the best meals I’ve ever had and THE BEST key lime pie ever at the restaurant in the resort—Louisiana Lagniappe!! Thank you Rachel for a great home away from home and great communication! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Brian W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Great Views

Views from the balcony were amazing, and beach access was excellent. The condo was dirty though, and in need of some work. Insect traps were all over the property and there was an ant problem…also the master bathroom shower had a drainage problem. Check in was a problem
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

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

Beautiful View of the Beach

Stayed here for a week with my family of 7. This is a very spacious condo with one of the most beautiful views of Destin. I loved the Balcony! Owners were very responsive to any questions that we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Victoria S.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Location is everything

The house was beautiful and in a great location, perfect for a large family. Rachel is very responsive. We were not aware of all the stairs, this should be in the listing. We did have an issue checking in, the owner had not communicated to guard shack our arrival. It was cleared up rather quickly. The house was not cleaned very well at all. This seemed to be an ongoing issue because some of the unclean areas had build-up. Owner was notified and contacted cleaning company. They came to ask if there was anything we wanted cleaned right then and also had me send pictures of the issues. The owner said they were changing cleaning companies, I hope this is true. As well as working on making the check in process smoother. All in all, we enjoyed ourselves, my grandparents dealt with the stairs. The cleanliness should never be an issue, especially when the renter pays so much for cleaning. If it was actually clean, it wouldn't sting as bad!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Can I stay forever?

WOW! Incredible location, Incredible property, Incredible trip! It was a sad day when we had to check out of this beautiful condo and head back to colder weather. We were traveling with two young children... the 20 second walk to the beach was perfect! If the kids lasted 10 mins at the beach and then had to go back, it was easy to just run them back up to the condo for a nap. Which allowed us to sit on the gorgeous deck overlooking the ocean and just take it all in. This property offered an incredible opportunity to just unwind, relax and be at the beach! The only very minor issue was around some brief check in confusion and the welcome binder (with check in/check out procedures, local restaurant menus, and the WiFi password) that we were never able to find. Again, VERY minor issue. Rachel was incredible and responded to all of our questions very promptly. Looking forward to booking this gem again in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanir P.

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

Good vibes and good times

This property is very well kept! Amazing view of the ocean and right on the beach! We are so blessed we got to stay here with our family and friends! Great experience and we can’t wait to go back! This is a must visit for everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021