Title: 4BR in Exclusive Destin Community | Easy Pool & Beach Access | Pets Allowed Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=31859788&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 4BR in Exclusive Destin Community | Easy Pool & Beach Access | Pets Allowed Family-friendly holiday home with a hot tub, 6-minute walk to Miramar Beach ## Photo gallery for 4BR in Exclusive Destin Community | Easy Pool & Beach Access | Pets Allowed ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - 4BR in Exclusive Destin Community | Easy Pool & Beach Access | Pets Allowed (Destin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31860000/31859800/31859788/7a5ab4fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Flat-screen TV, DVD player, table football, books - 4BR in Exclusive Destin Community | Easy Pool & Beach Access | Pets Allowed (Destin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31860000/31859800/31859788/5526b7ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - 4BR in Exclusive Destin Community | Easy Pool & Beach Access | Pets Allowed (Destin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31860000/31859800/31859788/99220241.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Flat-screen TV, DVD player, table football, books - 4BR in Exclusive Destin Community | Easy Pool & Beach Access | Pets Allowed (Destin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31860000/31859800/31859788/7b6d80c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Flat-screen TV, DVD player, table football, books - 4BR in Exclusive Destin Community | Easy Pool & Beach Access | Pets Allowed (Destin)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31860000/31859800/31859788/43d10644.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Life's A Beach in Destiny by the Sea, a luxury community that boasts immaculately landscaped grounds and iconic vacation homes. This 3-bedroom home exudes a minimalist coastal chic vibe with ample space for family gatherings and features an oversized master suite, bunk room, large entertainment area with Xbox 360 and Football table. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 122700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### 4BR in Exclusive Destin Community | Easy Pool & Beach Access | Pets Allowed On-going full renovation to be completed by end of November 2025\. New pictures to follow soon! \*\*\*\*Highlights\*\*\*\* \- A step away from the community pool and private beach access \- A flat-screen TV in each bedroom \- Large capacity washer/dryer \- Modern appliances \- Exclusive gated community \- Sleeps 12 people This luxurious home decor exudes a minimalist coastal chic vibe. Life's A Beach is spacious with 3-bedrooms, a large bunk room, and open living spaces to provide ample room for your family gatherings. Best of all, it's PET FRIENDLY!! The first floor features the bunk room and a queen bedroom with a shared Jack n Jill bathroom. The second floor has a king bedroom with a private bath. It also features a large entertainment area with a 50-inch TV and the grand kitchen with granite counters and plenty of storage. And the third floor has an oversized master suite with private bath and minibar w/ fridge Home has an Xbox 360 and a Football table for your family's entertainment. Lots of outdoor space, including covered porches and massive balconies perfect for spending the afternoon breeze blow. Ultra-luxurious additions include stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, comfortable seating areas, and a well-thought-out interior design. The Neighborhood: Destiny by the Sea is a unique, luxury community that boasts some of the Gulf Coast's most iconic vacation homes. Community amenities include immaculately landscaped ground, the clubhouse, community pool and hot tub, two private beach access points, and beach service rentals available in season. Favorite local restaurants such as The Crab Trap and Pompano Joe's are within walking distance. Nearby Attractions: Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. A nautically/pirate-themed outdoor playground features a 1,750-square-foot soft play area with various sea creatures, slides, and a treasure chest! Destin Commons also has a mini-train for the kids and features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters, and Bass Pro Shop. For the Active Vacationer: Nearby are 6 miles of paved trails - perfect for walking or biking. Gorgeous and seemingly untouched, Henderson Beach State Park is not your average State Park. You can find something for everyone, from beach walks and bike trails to wooded hikes that highlight Florida's unique natural landscape. Destin Information: Known as the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village," Destin is home to the largest fishing charter fleet in all of Florida. These fishermen have to be on their game year-round, with Destin's seasonal fishing ranging from Red Snapper all Summer to shorter seasons for Cobia and Tarpon during their annual migrations. Fishing is not the only reason people come to Destin. This small fishing community is home to the Gulf Coast's highest-end luxury real estate and vacation rental markets and continues to grow alongside nearby 30A and Fort Walton Beach. Construction Advisory: Some nearby construction activity in the area. Possible noise during specific hours. Despite this, we are confident that your experience at Life's a Beach - DBTS will be nothing short of exceptional. Important Things To Know: Parking: Up to 4 vehicles Distance to the Beach: 1.5 minutes walk to the beach Beach Chairs/Accessories: Not Included. Rentals are available on-site through Sun, Sand, and Sea WiFi: Yes Pool: Yes - Complimentary Community Pool Access. Seasonally Heated (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Weeks only) Golf Carts: Not Allowed Electric Scooters and Electric Bikes: Not Allowed Bikes: 4 complimentary bikes are included Washer & Dryer: Yes - In the unit Coffee Maker: Yes - Regular Grill: Yes Baby Gear (High Chair & Pack n' Play): None - Please contact Live The Gulf Coast for other Baby Gear Rentals Pets: Allowed - $150 per pet, non-refundable. Maximum 2 pets allowed. Must be under 60 lbs. Breed restrictions apply. No cats. RESTRICTED BREEDS: Akita, Australian Blue Heeler, Boxer, Bull Mastiffs, Chow, Dalmatian, Doberman, English Bulldog, German Shepherd, Great Dane, Husky (any type), Malamute, Mastiff (any variation), Pit Bulls, Presa Canarios, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Wolf-dog Hybrid NOTE: Per County Ordinance, Dogs (or any pets) are not allowed on the beach. A $100 fine will be issued if violated. Please contact us for dog-friendly activities suggestions in Destin to help you plan your trip with Fido! Events: No events unless approved prior to booking your reservation. Check-in Time: 4:00 PM Check-out Time: 10:00 AM Age Restrictions: At least 25 years old to book AND stay in the property for non-family groups. Cancellation Policy: No Refund Mid-stay Clean Fee: Applies to 21+ day reservations. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces) - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels - Games - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycle rentals - Foosball table - Optional golf privileges - Tennis - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails 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 - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - 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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. ### Property is also known as 369525 ## About the area Located in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Henderson Beach State Park and Miramar Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park, or check out an event or a game at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [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%7C30.38124%2C-86.40455&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NEyQ1g065ym0sRpcDVhYUUrWRK8=) Destin, FL ### What's nearby - ![Miramar Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6906/74f5f3bb-3650-4bab-b53e-5776e04c4d30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Miramar Beach 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Emerald Bay Golf Club which includes a river or creek and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532653495/555a271d-de70-4d2e-a896-28fbfff43d03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Emerald Bay Golf Club 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![Destin Commons](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127782/1fcdadd9-a768-4bda-994c-b18f146ebe53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Destin Commons 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - James Lee Park 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - James Lee Beach 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles ### Getting around - Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) 31 min drive ### Restaurants - Circle K 4 min drive - McDonald's 5 min drive - Pompano Joe's 3 min drive - Crab Trap Destin 5 min walk - Sonic Drive-In 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does 4BR in Exclusive Destin Community | Easy Pool & Beach Access | Pets Allowed have a pool? ### Is 4BR in Exclusive Destin Community | Easy Pool & Beach Access | Pets Allowed pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at 4BR in Exclusive Destin Community | Easy Pool & Beach Access | Pets Allowed? ### What time is check-in at 4BR in Exclusive Destin Community | Easy Pool & Beach Access | Pets Allowed? ### What time is check-out at 4BR in Exclusive Destin Community | Easy Pool & Beach Access | Pets Allowed? ### Where is 4BR in Exclusive Destin Community | Easy Pool & Beach Access | Pets Allowed located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 4BR in Exclusive Destin Community | Easy Pool & Beach Access | Pets Allowed Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 24 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### James T. 10 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place We enjoyed our stay and loved the place. It was a short walk to the beach. ##### James T. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Summer G. 12 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely week The house was in a wonderful location. The layout was great for two families. The furniture is worn down and it could use come basic updates. The lower level has a mildew smell. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would come back to this neighborhood again. ##### Summer G. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon B. 18 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful property and customer service My wife and I stayed at Life's a Beach for twelve nights with our two dogs, plus a couple of friends joined us for a few days. We love Destiny-by-the-Sea and have rented homes there on several occasions. We really enjoyed this particular property, and hope to stay here again in the future. The top floor master bedroom was spacious and luxurious, with a quiet balcony and elegant desk that came in handy for some unavoidable telework commitments. The bottom floor includes a 2-car garage, queen bedroom, and kids' bunk room with gaming chairs, and a Jack & Jill bathroom. The middle floor has a queen bedroom, full bathroom, powder room, large living area, dining area, kitchen with counter and stools, and a very large balcony with a gas grill. Tons of space that our small party hardly took advantage of! The house was very clean and well-stocked with towels and other items, and all of the appliances and thermostats worked great. We enjoyed the short stroll back and forth to the beach several times a day. We had some special requests that were accommodated by the owner and management company, and we received excellent customer service. I honestly can't think of anything that would have made our stay more enjoyable, it was really a perfect twelve days at Life's a Beach! ##### Jon B. Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amie B. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Great family vacation over Spring Break! ##### Amie B. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rachel A. 14 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved the neighborhood - was perfect for a family getaway with grandparents and 3 teenagers! Easy walk to the beach! The only areas for improvement I would note is the house could use a refresh on the paint and the kitchen could use some additional silverware to better be able to accomodate the number of people the house fits. Construction noise from new roof being put on across the street was disruptive but didn't ruin the trip - it just made sure we are all up early to enjoy the beach. ##### Rachel A. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Drew M. 3 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and house We were very pleased with our stay. The house is as advertised and within a short walk to beach. ##### Drew M. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue E. 27 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location neighborhood Management responded quickly if we had an issue and kept us informed on any updates. ##### Sue E. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David D. 6 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super locaton Very good property management ##### David D. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### George T. 2 Nov 2019 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great in Destiny by the Sea I would recommend this house for a couple of families as it is spacious, well located and good value. Only negative is the lower staircase leading to basement needs rug cleaning as it seems to have some dog smells. Great place. ##### George T. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark R., Indianapolis 27 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation We Had a wonderful vacation with our mother and siblings. Loved the location, Beautiful Neighborhood, Easy beach access: The house was fantastic! Thank you for sharing your home with us! We enjoyed a visit from Ron as well! Fabulous Time Thanks ##### Mark R. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher H. 9 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Very clean and exceptional. Property manager was very helpful. Would highly recommend. ##### Christopher H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Leonard S. 27 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall Break Destin Great property with plenty of room for our 8 guests. Home was clean and check-in was very easy. Great location for the Destin area. We loved the private beach access and enjoyed the great sunsets there. Only complaint was the community pool was not heated. It was clearly stated that was the case, but given that many homes in the community participate in vacation rentals, consideration should be made so you can enjoy all areas of the property. ##### Leonard S. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa H. 8 Jun 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 4.5 Stars Check in process was seamless and communication through out our stay was top notch. Kitchen was stocked with everything you could possibly need and refrigerator water and ice dispenser we’re in good working condition (at the beach this is very important). Furniture in this unit is high quality. Cleanliness was than ideal and the lower level was musty. that is the only reason I didn’t give 5 stars. ##### Lisa H. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laleska C. 3 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### love this place! we went to Destin for a family reunion. We were 11 adults and one dog. We had so much fun! The house was more than we expect! The location of it was 3 min walking to the beach. It also had bikes that we used them to go around the neighborhood. The communication with property manager was excellent! My cousin left her wallet at the house the day of the check out and they helped her to find it and also to send it to Dallas, Tx where she lives. Thank you! We highly recommended it ##### Laleska C. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristan B., Louisville, Kentucky 5 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Location The location of the property was fantastic! There is private beach access just a block away. Secure and gated community with one heated pool and Jacuzzi tub. The only negative comment is the check out time, which was nine and the check-in time wasn’t until six, though I understand there are more thorough cleaning procedures going on because of Covid. Fortunately we were able to get in prior to 6 PM but that is a very early check out and late check-in time. In addition the “guest preparation fee“ which is the basically the cleaning fee, was almost $700\. That is extremely high compared to other properties in the area I inquired, but I would still definitely rent again. ##### Kristan B. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Brad B. 12 Sept 2019 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Good location, needs some better cleaning We loved the location and house and Ron was very nice who greeted us upon arrival. It was stocked well with plenty of towels and kitchen utensils. Just a couple of suggestions for the cleaning crew... it would be great if they steam mopped the floors as they were really dirty as seen on everyone’s socks. Under the master bedroom bed/ nightstands was really dirty and dusty. The mold in the vents (stairwell) and mold in the shower floor corners could be easily steamed and bleached away and possibly re-caulked. ##### Brad B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### monica r. 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in #### Nice house but needs updating We had issues with check in time which was late (6pm), however the property was not ready until 7.30pm because an issue withe cleaners. We found the house quite dirty. Dirty floors, carpet, room furniture, sheets, kitchen utensils etc. Very disappointing having to clean ourselves after a long car trip but contacted the property manager and they responded right away. House needs to be thoroughly clean and needs updates. Furniture is very worn out and dirty ##### monica r. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Nicole B. 7 Aug 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Great location - Private beach access was amazing! The location of this property really can't be beat. With private beach access, it really made the trip incredibly enjoyable. Especially after we saw how crowded the public beaches were. The facility itself could use some TLC, thoughtful items for visitors and an extremely well done deep clean. We had an infant with us that could not walk and the floors in the home were caked with grime and leftover furballs from previous tenants and the upstairs bathroom smelled like no one had found the actual toilet for use. These are only a couple of many items we were taken back by in regards to cleanliness. We addressed the cleanliness with the management post-stay and hope they follow through with a thorough inspection of future cleans. The property was "ready" on time, checking in and out was incredibly easy, and we thoroughly enjoyed the beach being so close. ##### Nicole B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Nara M. 9 Jan 2022 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Communication #### Not great but okay. Not the value for the money Property needs upgrades. Floors and furnishings were not clean. I am not sure if cleaners did not show up or what. Kitchen utensils, pans and pots are in poor condition, need replacement. Too many broken handles, malfunctioning appliances etc to even report. Most of them worked but barely. Overall it is an okay property not worth the price. ##### Nara M. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Kim H. 6 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location #### Excellent gated community. Miss information per phone call. Get your questions answered in writing. Great neighborhood. Very well kept gated community. Living area and dinning area very small. Make sure all of your questions prior to paying are answered in writing. Things that were wrong with the property were not addressed during the stay. Excuse was hard to get things scheduled during peak season. No one on site to talk with personally except security at gate and not always friendly. I could list a lot of negative things however my family and I (11) total did make the house work and enjoyed the time together. Neighborhood was very well maintained just lots of miscommunication on phone call prior to booking. ##### Kim H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Shane C. 5 Apr 2025 Liked: Communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in #### I wouldn’t recommend this property. I was very disappointed in this property. We knew we had a late check in (6pm) but what I didn’t know was you can’t even get in the neighborhood to use the pool or go to the beach before your check in. Check in at 6 pm and check out is 9 am so you are losing a full day. The condition of the house once we checked in was terrible. Three beds had dirty sheets (body hair and clearly not laundered), sand was throughout the house and in all showers. Hair in bathroom drawers and dresser drawers. Dishes were dirty and so were the pots and pans. The grill was dirty and rusty, recycling had not been emptied in the kitchen. Fire detectors started chirping also during our stay and the alarm panel chirped our whole stay. Ice maker on the refrigerator worked about every other day or so. The property manager will get back to you in a timely manner. They offered to send the cleaners back but we had already cleaned everything ourselves. After calling them with issues for the first 2 days we just decided to deal with everything else. We had friends staying in other houses in the neighborhood and they had zero issues. You can definitely find a nicer house for the same price in the same neighborhood. I would recommend getting a different house in this neighborhood. ##### Shane C. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Charlene H. 12 Mar 2023 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Dog friendly property - short walk to private beach that could use a deep clean & some updates What we loved about this property: that is was dog friendly, in a gated community, close walk to the beach, top floor suite couldn’t hear activity on 1st & 2nd floors. There were 5 bikes, scooter, some beach chairs and wagons in the garage. What we thought could use improvement: The property could benefit from a deep cleaning, communication-too many different people, Property Management to manage the property better - inspecting property after cleaning to make sure property is ready for next guest - are pool wrist bands, garage remote there? Are dishes clean and enough per occupancy? Do sinks drain, do light bulbs need to be replaced. We checked in on Sat and didn’t get pool wristbands until Monday afternoon - apparently previous guest took. The 1st floor side entrance light wasn’t working - the entrance has no railing and it is a hazard in the dark - someone could fall. We were unable to change the bulb ourselves as we needed a tool to remove the globe over the bulb - no tools at the home - repeatedly asked for it to be fixed while there but wasn’t. Will email more details of things we noticed or experienced. ##### Charlene H. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kristan L., Oklahoma 2 Jul 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Long but worth the read Overall we enjoyed our stay at Life’s a Beach. The beach is only about a couple minute walk, the neighborhood felt safe, and the staff at the gate were very kind. The pool is very nice and clean. Don’t forget your bracelets, some people did and it’s really an inconvenience for the staff to have to be rude because you didn’t follow the rules. Now, for the negative and hopefully constructive feedback. When we arrived: the house was not clean. It was certainly not clean enough to justify a huge cleaning charge like we had. There is dust under and behind all the furniture. There was a load of clothes in the dryer that we had to take care of. The floors had not been swept and mopped. The microwave doesn’t work. The refrigerator and stove didn’t work. The grill was gross and there were dirty tools left. There are no cleaning supplies. I reached out to the management company. They informed me it would be within 48 hours and I told them that wasn’t acceptable due to us having 9 of us and we have to be able to cook. They sent their maintenance team and brought a new grill. They were able to get the stove to work. The microwave is now on order. The ice machine has to be started when you get there by clicking the arm down. The carpets are in a desperate need of someone to take the time to clean them. Furniture is worn but that’s to be expected in a rental These things were inconvenient but we made the best of it. Not worth the amount of money we spent on the cleaning for sure. ##### Kristan L. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### melissa t. 28 Jul 2021 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Nice location: lot of association rules :( The neighborhood was beautiful and quiet, with a great community pool and private beach access. However the listing failed to mention that you cannot rent a golf cart due to association banning rental gulf carts. Only owners that have gulf carts at property already are allowed which was very frustrating to find out after we book since we planned on using the golf cart to haul all our stuff to the public beach everyday because the private beach you are not allow to even put up an umbrella of your own. They all have to be rented which is again very frustrating to spend all this money on a house with a private beach we couldn't really use unless we wanted to spend even more money every day on a small nearly useless umbrella for our size family of 6\. The cleanliness left much to be desired, sand everywhere when we first arrived. I understand its a beach house but literally me and my other family members just swept and vacuumed the floors and wouldn't you know it we didn't feel like we were walking on the beach anymore. Our feet where also black from walking around in the house there is no way they clean the floors. There were sticky pieces of candy on our bathroom floor and in kids bedroom popcorn and food pieces everywhere. Once I brought all these issues to there attention they refunded our cleaning fee at least but that is not how you want to start your vacation by cleaning for three hours to make yourself feel comfortable especially since our check in time wasn't until 6pm due to "COVID CLEANING" yeah right there wasn't even basic cleaning let alone additional covid cleaning done. Overall the location was great and it was a nice neighborhood but probably wouldn't stay in this house again since no gulf cart included, and cleanliness of the house. ##### melissa t. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. 26 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Last minute vacation The property and gated community was amazing. The house was stocked with basic supplies and ready to relax. We enjoyed the clean and less crowded private beach. Ramped access to the beach would be nice to take all the extra things with kids. ##### David B. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022 ---