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Luxury Family Home with Sunset & Beach Views | Balconies & Spacious Living, Grill provides amenities, such as a water park and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Luxury Family Home with Sunset & Beach Views | Balconies & Spacious Living, Grill

  • 🏖️ Welcome to Playa del Mar – Your Luxurious Coastal Escape! 🌊
    "Accessibility to Lift Available Upon Request."
    Indulge in the coastal splendour of Playa del Mar, a breathtaking 6-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom beach-view retreat in the prestigious gated community of Destiny by the Sea. Just one house away from the beach, this Mediterranean-inspired home offers stunning Gulf views from the second and third floors, providing luxury at half the price of beachfront homes.

    Personal umbrellas, tents, tarps, canopies, and baby tents are not permitted on the beach.
    Beach chairs are welcome! Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs.
    Beach umbrellas must be rented from the authorised beach vendor in accordance with HOA regulations.
    Canopies and hammocks may not be hung from trees or balconies.

    ✨ Why You'll Love This Home:
    ✔ Prime Location: Just steps to Destin's private white-sand beach, exclusive to guests of Destiny by the Sea 🏖️
    ✔ Spacious & Stylish: Over 5,000 sq. ft. of high-end design, featuring two game rooms, a gourmet kitchen, and multiple Gulf-view balconies 🏡
    ✔ Ultimate Comfort: Ensuring a luxurious and relaxing stay ✨
    ✔ Resort-Style Amenities: Access to a gated community pool & spa, plus 24-hour security 🏊‍♀️🔒
    ✔ Entertainment-Ready: Foosball, pool table, wine cooler, and a Gulf-view bar for endless fun 🎱🍷

    🏡 Home Highlights (Sleeps 20):
    🌴 First Floor (Sleeps 10):
    🛏️ King Bedroom + en suite bathroom with tub (sleeps 2)
    🛏️ Bunk Bedroom with 2 twin-over-twin bunks & 2 queen sofa sleepers (sleeps 8)
    🚿 Hall Bathroom with shower
    🎮 Foosball Table & Living Area with TV
    🚗 2-Car Garage & Lift Access

    🌊 Second Floor (Sleeps 2):
    🛏️ King Bedroom with en suite bathroom (sleeps 2)
    🍽️ Custom Gourmet Kitchen with bar seating & gas appliances
    🍷 Gulf-View Bar with industrial ice machine & wine cooler
    🔥 Gulf-View Living Room with fireplace
    🎱 Game Area with Pool Table
    🌅 Gulf-View Balcony with luxury seating & propane grill
    🚿 Half Bathroom & Full-Size Washing machine/Dryer
    🚗 Lift Access

    🌴 Third Floor (Sleeps 8):
    🛏️ King Bedroom with en suite bathroom with jacuzzi/tub (sleeps 2)
    🛏️ King Bedroom with en suite bathroom (sleeps 2)
    🛏️ Bunk Bedroom with twin-over-twin bunks (sleeps 4)
    🍹 Wet Bar & Mini Refrigerator in the hallway
    🌅 Gulf-View Balcony with luxury seating
    🚗 Lift Access

    🌟 Special Features:
    ✔ Exclusive Gated Community with 24-hour security
    ✔ Massive Gulf-View Balconies for breathtaking sunsets 🌅
    ✔ Foosball, Pool Table, & Multiple Entertainment Spaces 🎱
    ✔ Short Walk to Fine Dining & Shopping 🛍️

    📅 Perfect For:
    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Reunions
    🏢 Corporate Functions
    🏖️ Multiple Family Gatherings
    ✨ Luxury Travellers Seeking the Finest Accommodation
    ⏰ Check-In: 4 PM (Central) | Check-Out: 10 AM (Central)
    📍 Book Playa del Mar today and experience the best of Destiny by the Sea! 🌊✨

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About the area

Located in Destin, this holiday home is near the beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Consider Club LA for a night out or Fat Daddy's Arcade if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Destin travel guide
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • A beach with two people walking along the shore, waves gently lapping at the sand, and buildings in the background.
    Miramar Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A pier extending into the ocean at sunset.
    Destin Beaches
    7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • James Lee Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • James Lee Beach
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    4 min drive
  • Pompano Joe's
    3 min drive
  • Crab Trap Destin
    10 min walk
  • Kenny D's
    12 min walk
  • Sandos Beachside
    9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Family Home with Sunset & Beach Views | Balconies & Spacious Living, Grill pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Luxury Family Home with Sunset & Beach Views | Balconies & Spacious Living, Grill?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Family Home with Sunset & Beach Views | Balconies & Spacious Living, Grill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Family Home with Sunset & Beach Views | Balconies & Spacious Living, Grill?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Family Home with Sunset & Beach Views | Balconies & Spacious Living, Grill located?

This family-friendly Destin holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and James Lee Park. James Lee Beach and Destin Commons are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Luxury Family Home with Sunset & Beach Views | Balconies & Spacious Living, Grill Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
The house was very clean. The Beach view from the porch was wonderful. The stove and ice machine were not working. Contacted the rental company and they were sending someone to repair both. Otherwise the house was a great layout for 11 adults and 4 kids. Would definitely recommend this house. Looking to book it again next May.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was absolutely perfect for our family! The layout was great with all of the different bedrooms! We loved the icemaker/wine fridge/wet bar area. It was also great to have a mini fridge on the third floor! The elevator made unloading and reloading all of our luggage a breeze. This house has the best view of all of the houses that we have stayed in in this neighborhood. Beach access was close and so was pool access!. We would love to stay here again! Communication with the property manager was easy and we received lots of messages and updates to keep us informed of check-in and check out procedures.Thank you for providing a wonderful place to stay for our favorite week of the year!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and location were perfect. We had a couple of minor needs to contact the property management company and they were very responsive and helpful. Nancy went above and beyond to make certain this was a great rental experience. Our family had a great time and made some wonderful memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

Thank you very much for the wonderful stay. The house and location were perfect and the whole gang enjoyed the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was well maintained and clean. We really enjoyed our stay and the close proximity to the beach was a big plus. We had a great time playing pool everyday and set up a fun family tournament. The weather was comfortable and the house worked out perfectly for the family. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place for a beach getaway

Tis is a wonderful house. Plenty of room inside and out. Would definitely would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very large and luxurious property. Easy access to the beach. View of the beach is limited due to row of houses between property and beach. Neighborhood is very classy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break

Great neighborhood for a family to stay and a very nice, spacious home.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family time

Very nice house, kitchen nicely stocked, quiet neighborhood
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family 50th bday celebration at the beach

What a great home, location, amenities! Our group of 13 had a wonderful 4 day celebration, cooking in the state of the art kitchen, playing on the beach, and enjoying this lovely home. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This house needs some updating. It’s very worn. The outside furniture cushions were so dirty. The tile in the house needs some extreme cleaning or replacement. The rooms are large but the furniture is worn and some broken. The bedroom on the main floor needs a chair. The internet and tv’s were in and out - had to keep resetting everything. However, we traveled with 8 adults and 6 kids and we had plenty of room really enjoyed the pool table and so are table. The subdivision pool is nice but sometimes overcrowded. The walk to the beach was short and the private beach is so nice. We had issues with the ice machine but were given bags of ice to get us through. The house had a great grill, well stocked kitchen and plenty of towels.But renters beware - you cannot have any tents or personal umbrella’s. We had 3 - 2 year olds and we put up a small 2 foot high tent under our umbrella and were told to remove it immediately. This is extreme - this HOA doesn’t want your kids to have any sun protection. For this reason we probably won’t rent here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary Paradise

Our family had an amazing time staying at this beautiful home in Destin as we celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary. The home was very convenient to the beach and community pool and was well stocked with everything we needed. We would definitely love to come back again!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memories

So family oriented, everyone is so friendly and helpful. Appreciate the HOA rules, it keeps the community beautiful. Our house was beautiful, needed a few little things done but everyone had fun with new memories everyday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice home just a bit dated

We enjoyed our stay at this property. It was very clean, well equipped kitchen and good location. The biggest downside was how dated it is. The furniture is very old, worn and dingy, especially in the main sitting area. Also if you like soft fluffy towels and more than one big your own. Towels were below average. Other than that it was a nice property.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is really nice and the layout is beautiful. You can see the beach from the house which is nice. We did have some issues which need addressed but it is normal living areas. Electronics in the house need updated, the internet would not work properly and it took a technician an entire morning of our trip to repair. The remotes to the TV's all need updated in each room and adjusted to a more simplistic method of how you function. The place overall is a must stay, and being a landlord is not easy to accommodate all requests, but the team did try for sure. Appreciate all the efforts and help.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
- [ ] There are approximately 4,500 commonly used adjectives in the English language. Regarding our trip to Playa Del Mar, I will use awesome. We were a four generation family that enjoyed every moment and amenity. Playa Del Mar was exceptionally clean and meticulously maintained. Kitchen area was extraordinary. I am very thankful for the elevator. My wife had a total ankle rebuild and was able to ‘visit’ all three floors without any undue stress. I hate to mention the parking problem. It does present a dilemma if a large family is involved. This problem affects every home as there are only six public spaces available. I do not see a solution. Again, awesome time at Playa Del Mar. If possible, will definitely book again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

Nice property just 200yds from the beach access. Great little gated community. The beach was awesome and not overcrowded. The provided beach chairs and equipment was a plus as we did not have to rent chairs. We did check in in between trash days and the trash was full from previous guests. There was an ash tray full of cigarette butts on the balcony but no smoke smell in the home. The home overall worked out great for my family. I would book here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and the kitchen well stocked for a large group, however there were some things that we were surprised to find at the nightly rate we paid. The house is 27 years old and some of the interior finishes are dated and it is showing its age. Some of the paint on the porch rails is peeling off, outdoor cushions are stained, the mirrors in the master bath are de-silvering, and some of the TV remotes didn’t have batteries. Our older guests in the downstairs bedroom had to use bedspreads from other rooms as extra blankets. The large stove was nice, but we couldn’t get the oven to light. The location and neighborhood is nice, the elevator was also a big plus as 3 of us are 80. Convenient to grocery and other shopping, and walkable to several restaurants. Plenty of room on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location

This was an amazing house in an ideal location, with a very accurate property listing. You could tell that it was towards the end of a long summer season for the property as there were quite a few maintenance issues that should be addressed. The main refrigerator, a nice Sub-zero, needs serious maintenance as it had a wall of frost on the back wall of the refrigerator side, it never cooled properly all week. We ended up with multiple foods going bad. Property management was prompt in their responses, but saying to use a small refrigerator in the garage wasn’t a good option. By far the largest frustration with the house all week. Some other minor issues like a bar ice maker quitting, master bath sink staying clogged up, and overall lack of deep cleaning. We had 13 people of all ages and had an amazing time at the house, beach across the street and close proximity to just about any activity.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great home for a big family beach trip and I definitely recommend! Getting to the beach was easier than staying at a large condo. Elevator was very convenient. I would recommend making your beach service reservations a couple weeks in advance if prime beach spot is important to you. We did not, but we still had a good spot up front. The community was very nice and polite, but the HOA does enforce all the rules so don’t block the sidewalk in the driveway. The pot coffee make seemed to be missing a part so it didn’t work correctly, but there is also a k-cup maker. I was not prepared for the check out process of ensuring all bracelets were accounted for. I had no idea how many were there upon arrival so take inventory before pool/beach use so you aren’t charged extra at check out. Overall, great stay with great beach access and walkable to the crab trap and captain Dave’s. We enjoyed it very much and the host is very easy to communicate with!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property had plenty of room and comfortable spots for our large group to find a relaxing spot or enjoy time together. The location was good and the walk to the beach was not far which made it convenient to walk back to the house if needed. There were some things that didn’t work quite right in the house but the property manager was really quick to help and offered wonderful service. This was just what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful visit to Destin staying on this home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with great views but could really use some interior maintenance and repairs.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at this home with a group of 8 adults. The home is beautiful and there is so much space. We liked that each couple had their own room with a king sized bed and bathroom. The beach was a quick walk across the street and the neighborhood is so safe and well maintained. I had read prior reviews that the home is a little dated - it was. But that’s ok! I would rather stay in a comfortable home that’s a little dated than worry about ruining a perfectly put together home. On the downside the floors were a little dirty. That did not take away from our enjoyment!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family outing

Great location and beautiful property
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025