Title: ☀Private Pool~Across from Gulf~Carriage House~5BR Ocean Breezes🌅 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 # ☀Private Pool~Across from Gulf~Carriage House~5BR Ocean Breezes🌅 ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21708900/21708862/443cbd1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21708900/21708862/f701d02e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21708900/21708862/d11ff326.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21708900/21708862/fed5c6eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21708900/21708862/297635ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Across from the Gulf, Ocean Breezes is a beautiful 5 bedroom, 4 and 1/2 bath home with private pool and carriage house. With a short walk to the closest beach access and an abundance of amenities like snorkeling at Dolphin Reef or exploring Destin Commons with its interactive water fountains, this stunning property offers endless opportunities for family vacation memories. 7.8 Good ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 193250 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Pool - Washer - Fireplace ## 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. ### ☀Private Pool~Across from Gulf~Carriage House~5BR Ocean Breezes🌅 Top Reasons to Book this Spectacular Home: \* Across from Gulf \* Private Pool w/ Porches and Balconies \* Beach Access is about 500 ft away at Shirah St \* Carriage House across Pool Courtyard w/Full Kitchen \* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below \* Professionally Managed, 24/7 service Ocean Breezes is a lovely 5 bedroom, 4 and 1/2 bath home with private pool and carriage house right across the street from the beautiful Gulf of Mexico in the exclusive Crystal Beach neighborhood of Destin. Featuring 5 bedrooms with sleeping for 12 guests, this gorgeous beauty has elbow room to spare. There are two bedrooms with king beds, 2 with queen beds and a bunk room with a regular twin bunk bed and a full/twin bunk bed (sleeps 5). The carriage house is complete with a living room and full kitchen across the pool courtyard. Enjoy the private pool and grill as well as a short 500 feet walk to the closest beach access. Create incredible family vacation memories at Ocean Breezes. \*This property is NOT AVAILABLE for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions.\* \*The Pool can be heated for an additional $43/Nt\* The Bed Setup: On the first floor is a bunk room with 2 bunk beds, one with a full mattress on the bottom (sleeps 5) and a pull out sleeper sofa in the living room. There's a full and a 1/2 bath on this floor. The second floor has two masters, each with king bed and a private balcony, one has a private bath and a wet bar. There's a bedroom with a queen bed and a hall bath. There's a carriage house featuring a bedroom with a queen bed and twin over twin bunk beds, a full bathroom, a second living area, complete with kitchen and a queen sleeper sofa. There's a playground located one block north of the house at a nearby church - walk the kids over for a change of pace. Area 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. Also for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest!  Destin Commons also has a mini-train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters and Bass Pro Shop. If you are near Miramar Beach, the snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Dolphin Reef, deployed in 2017.  Located just 685 feet straight out from the Miramar Regional Public Beach access (by Pompano Joe's), it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - 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 - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### 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 an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina ### Things to do - Heated pool - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 3,250 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 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 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 4524 ## About the area ![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%7C30.38327%2C-86.43017&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_k8wJqZVhvl8oYmT7p4QUMzCxIE=) Destin, FL #### What's nearby - Miramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Henderson Beach State Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Emerald Coast Centre - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles - Destin Commons - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles #### Getting around - Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬12 min walk - ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬17 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min walk - ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does ☀Private Pool~Across from Gulf~Carriage House~5BR Ocean Breezes🌅 have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is ☀Private Pool~Across from Gulf~Carriage House~5BR Ocean Breezes🌅 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at ☀Private Pool~Across from Gulf~Carriage House~5BR Ocean Breezes🌅? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at ☀Private Pool~Across from Gulf~Carriage House~5BR Ocean Breezes🌅? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is ☀Private Pool~Across from Gulf~Carriage House~5BR Ocean Breezes🌅 located? > Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Henderson Beach State Park and Miramar Beach. Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## ☀Private Pool~Across from Gulf~Carriage House~5BR Ocean Breezes🌅 Reviews 7.8 ### Good 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) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location 10 - Excellent 25 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 10 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 6 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew F. 8 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great and roomy beach house Very impressed with the unit. Very spacious and clean ##### Matthew F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Priscilla V. 9 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Family Vacation The beach house had all the amenities needed for our 5 day family getaway. Quiet community, with near access to the beach. Thank you for hosting us. Highly recommend. ##### Priscilla V. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Charleen M. 26 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation Fun We really enjoyed the house and its neighborhood. The furniture needs to updated. The mother-in-law house the bed needed some fixing. Overall we had a great vacation! ##### Charleen M. Stayed 6 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Brianne P. 12 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Large group stay Great for a big group. Some items on property were broken when we arrived and our A/C was blowing hot air. They came out and fixed within a couple of hours. Mattresses could be more comfortable. But overall, great stay. ##### Brianne P. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosh D. 14 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Prom Weekend Ever! I and another parent took our daughters and their friends to Ocean Breezes for two nights during their senior prom weekend. The home was exactly what we needed. The additional carriage house was the perfect location for the smaller group of boys who came with us while we (the girls) stayed in main house. Love that the house was sound proof practically to the outside. There was definitely some noticeable wear and tear but nothing to exclude or dampen our stay. We did notice a musty/mildew smell in the carriage house, but a plug-in and some citrus odor spray did wonders for that. Overall we would definitely recommend this property AND RealJoy vacations. ##### Rosh D. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Heather G. 1 Oct 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### DIRTY HOUSE For the amount you spend to stay at this house, it is absolutely disgusting. The showers have black all throughout the grout, roaches found throughout the house, several spiders killed as well. They sent a person to “clean” the house the day after we checked in and we had to explain to the person why a counter top had to be recleaned after he had already “cleaned it” but the dead fly that was there when we originally got there was still on the “cleaned” counter. Garage doors did not work and had to be opened manually. There is truly only parking for 2 small - midsize vehicles. Requesting the cleaning fee to be refunded because the place was NOT in acceptable cleaning condition. Make sure to bring your own toilet paper if you have a large group or you will run out and bring your own trash bags because only 1 extra thin trash bag was provided. Honestly don’t trust the sheets were even changed either. Truly disappointing for how much was spent to stay here. ##### Heather G. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jackie W. 23 Jul 2022 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### ROACHES! This house has a roach infestation that was so bad we were unable to use the living room not get a good night sleep. They came out at night and were all over the property. We reported the issue to the property manager (RealJoy) and they were extremely slow in looking into the issue and their response was inadequate. Although it was confirmed by a professional that there were indeed roaches, the property manager would only agree to reimburse the cleaning fee!! In addition to the roaches, the mattresses were stained and old in every bedroom, there was an unflushed poop in one of the toilets when we arrived, there were only 6 forks for the entire household to use and we had to rig the coffee pot just to use it without overflowing. The public beach access is close but be warned, you and all of your neighbors are forced to squeeze into a beach space that doesn’t allow room for beach games. We ended up going to Henderson Public Beach which was beautiful. I do not recommend this house and will certainly never rent from RealJoy ever again. ##### Jackie W. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie H. 30 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Family Trip Beautiful home, spacious and close to beach. Love the pool and that they heat it in winter! Wonder family vacation had by all! ##### Leslie H. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine M. 17 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great location, with its own private pool and just a short walk to the beach that our two young kids could handle. The only thing I would suggest to change would be the comfort of all the mattresses. ##### Christine M. Stayed 5 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 29 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ocean Breezes Great location and house! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer T. 18 Oct 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for multi family stay House was large and accommodating. Perfect location for beach access and restaurants. Had 3 families staying together for a wedding and everyone had plenty of space to move around and do their own thing. ##### Jennifer T. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon M. 17 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 50th Anniversary Celebration We had a group of 14 that stayed at this property and had plenty of room! It was very nice and clean. The location is great. I do recommend renting a golf cart. We would definitely rent this house again!!!!! ##### Shannon M. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sami O. 9 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bachelorette palace! We had an amazing experience. So fun. Perfect for a large group. ##### Sami O. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Larry W. 10 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation 2021 We had a great time making memories with our children and grandchildren. The beach was a short walk from the house and some of the clearest water I.ve seen in Florida. The pool was a hit with the family. It was a great vacation stay. ##### Larry W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Janet G. 30 Jun 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place We enjoyed our stay we had a few issues. The first night the refrigerator in the main house was not working we checked in on a Saturday and had called the property management company 4 times to have it fixed they sent out a company who was great but unfortunately it didn’t fix the problem finally 3 days later they brought a new fridge however it was placed in the dining area which took up a lot of room. It was a huge inconvenience going back and forth to the carriage house for refrigerator items. A couple maintenance issues need to be addressed. Light in laundry room wouldn’t turn on right away. Some handles on the glass door in the master bath were almost falling off. It isn’t disclosed that the public beach access is only about 50 yards of beach as the rest is all private which sucked but we were only a short drive to the state park which the beach was beautiful. Overall we really enjoyed our stay minus the refrigerator The place was in a great location and fit us all perfectly. ##### Janet G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 4/10 Poor #### Barb R. 26 Jun 2021 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Destin in June No hot water in the master shower, two toilets had issues that we personally fixed, furniture was badly worn, landscaping needed trimming badly. Not impressed. ##### Barb R. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelia M. 27 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The location was great for to beach Great process and great price ##### Shelia M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dwight M. 28 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything was great! Enjoyed it. House and rooms were spread out, clean, and tons of room. Property management company was very nice and accommodating. Would stay here again. ##### Dwight M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nikki F. 13 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fears Family Christmas We had a fantastic time and enjoyed our rental house. ##### Nikki F. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Nancy B. 25 Sept 2020 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Pool never worked as promised We arrived on Saturday and the pool heater was not working- called 2 times to ask why. Answer - starter needs to be replaced. Tuesday the Pool pump/motor blew. No pool the entire week. We wanted the pool for our toddler children. True Joy still has not give us compensation for the lack of a functioning pool. Renovation is fine however why not replace carpet and all or most of the windows have broken seals. Cannot look outside! Overall it’s just OK ##### Nancy B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Heather V. 2 Jun 2020 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Beware of renting We are currently staying at one of the properties in Crystal Beach. Our check in date was 5/24. We were assured extra cleaning measures would be in place due to the current Covid situation. Upon arriving, we found our rental property absolutely disgusting. Not only were no extra cleaning measures taken, there was not even standard procedures done. The only thing that had done to the property prior to our arriving was new toiletries had been set out. There were hairs in every shower, the floors in the entire house still had sticky residue on them, the kitchen counters had crumbs all over them, the bathroom counters were sticky and grimy. We had to wash all the towels due to hairs being on them and bedding as well. The pool also had sun glasses, a debit card and trash lying in the bottom of it, as well as a beer can and trash in the filter. The carriage house was also disgusting. It had not been cleaned at all either. Dirty laundry was found in 2 of the beds, so that means the bedding was not changed at all from the past guests. The floor had not been vacuumed, the sink doesn’t drain, food left in cabinets and the entire place clearly not cleaned at all. My husband and I had to immediately go spend $100 in cleaning supplies out of our pocket plus spend 2 hours before our other guests arrived to clean the house. I called the emergency maintenance number and waited on hold for 30 minutes the day of check in and just to be told “Sorry for the inconvenience and they would have someone to the house at 10am the next day to clean “again” “. No one ever showed up as promised. On top of all that, there is no beach view as described in the property description and photos. And the public beach area was a joke as far as size. This has most certainly been out first and last time renting a property with this company. Beware of renting. ##### Heather V. Stayed 6 nights in May 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Perry S. 28 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### everything was very nice, had no problems with anything! Only thing that needs changed online is the picture of the ocean view from the front of the house, it is no longer a ocean view, because of new condos going up, taking the place of the ocean view! ##### Perry S. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### tiffany d. 18 Oct 2019 Liked: Location #### Realjoy We have a been dissatisfied/disappointed with this trip. First the gun that was left in the closet that one of the kids could have found to the beach area that was such a small square to have on the beach for all the people who rents these house was horrible. Parking should have been explained better. we was told there would be extra parking at an over flow parking space and 2 times I called and talked about the over flow space and even ask could we park our boat the our boat trailer in it and they said no hoa will not allow it. then on the day we got there we was told the over flow space didnt exist and we could park our vehicles in a public parking lot. Ridiculous We would have booked another home if we would have known ..the grounds had a horrible smell that my mother and dad left the guest house 2 days early very unhappy. thankfully we brought the boat and found our own beach. We travel every year sometimes twice a year. this is the first time in 10 yrs I have just had to apologize to my family for this vacation ##### tiffany d. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Melanie W. 4 Sept 2019 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Needs maintenance This house was a great house for my salons beach retreat. BUT There was a lot of things that needed attention inside the house.washing machine, bathroom fixtures , dining table was not sturdy,dishes and utensils were spotty .. the closest Beach access is so tiny and was so crowded when we were there for the holiday had to walk a little further distance but wasn’t a bad location overall. ##### Melanie W. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 14 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Beach House! We had a great time at this beach house, it was so close to the beach, just a quick walk across the street, the pool in the back yard was awesome for the kids, although we could not figure out how to turn on the pool light..otherwise the house was very clean, very big, it had enough room to fit our entire group, I have no complaints at all, and I'm sure we will be back in the future! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019