Title: Steps to the Beach! Water-Taxi to Destin Harbor! 5 Star Property! 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 apartment # Steps to the Beach! Water-Taxi to Destin Harbor! 5 Star Property! Waterfront apartment with water park and outdoor pool ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75250000/75243300/75243246/08f3b0aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75250000/75243300/75243246/e40964b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75250000/75243300/75243246/f60f07a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75250000/75243300/75243246/4f0a462b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75250000/75243300/75243246/b5c09f78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the best of coastal living at Sandpiper Cove, a beautifully furnished condo with full bath and kitchen. Enjoy five swimming pools, hot tubs, tennis court and nearby water taxi rides to Destin Harbor for beautiful sunsets. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Hot tub - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Steps to the Beach! Water-Taxi to Destin Harbor! 5 Star Property! BEACH SERVICE PROVIDED FOR TWO! Relax and enjoy coastal living at this beautifully furnished, well equipped studio with full bath and kitchen. Sandpiper Cove is a gated community that offers five swimming pools, hot tubs, tennis court, pitch and play golf, pickle ball court and a 5 star restaurant (Louisiana Lagniappe) located onsite! Water taxi over to Destin Harbor and enjoy beautiful sunsets, fantastic restaurants and fun things for the kids. We are steps to the beach (5 minutes) and have a great beach bar during season for great food and drinks! We have the best of both worlds. My studio sleeps four comfortably with a queen bed along with a queen size sofa bed for kids and family. More Info, reviews and pics are also available at Ecbyo.com/7268. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Fenced private pool - Heated pool - Hot tub - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Heated pool - Tennis - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Property located in a resort ## Similar properties ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63910000/63905300/63905217/f51cb2df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fully Updated! 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Holiday Isle - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=115394842&PinnedHotelID=115394842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 ## 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%7C30.38490%2C-86.48341&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=I_6QAILwVEL9hFex61asOzP2tLk=) Destin, FL #### What's nearby - Destin Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Destin Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles - Jolee Island Nature Park - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles - The Track Family Recreation Center - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles #### Getting around - Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk - ‪Circle K - ‬20 min walk - ‪Donut Hole - ‬2 min drive - ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬18 min walk - ‪Margaritaville - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Steps to the Beach! Water-Taxi to Destin Harbor! 5 Star Property! have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Steps to the Beach! Water-Taxi to Destin Harbor! 5 Star Property! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Steps to the Beach! Water-Taxi to Destin Harbor! 5 Star Property!? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Steps to the Beach! Water-Taxi to Destin Harbor! 5 Star Property!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Steps to the Beach! Water-Taxi to Destin Harbor! 5 Star Property!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Steps to the Beach! Water-Taxi to Destin Harbor! 5 Star Property! located? > Located in Holiday Isle, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Harbor and Choctawhatchee Bay are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Steps to the Beach! Water-Taxi to Destin Harbor! 5 Star Property! Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional 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 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy F. 29 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! Had the best time with my son! We enjoyed our stay at the sandpiper cove! Everything was pretty easy and relaxing! ##### Amy F. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Whitney B. 19 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very clean. Room was as described. We had a great time! Everything was as described. No issues during our stay! Thanks for hosting us! ##### Whitney B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessie G. 20 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay! The condo was just as described. The beach set up was a nice feature. Only took about 5 minutes to get to the beach and one of the pools was right outside our unit. Thanks for being a great host! ##### Jessie G. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Mary M. 19 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary trip We had a wonderful stay. We had a couple of issues but they were taken care of immediately! Very patient and responsive owner! ##### Mary M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristie T. 14 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sandpiper Condo Access to harbor and beach ! Nice pools, more family oriented. Place decorated very nicely. Comfy bed. Only recommendation is a washer/dryer or at least hangers in the closet to help with all the wet towels. There was a lot of hooks which were handy. ##### Kristie T. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 2 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay! We loved this Gina’s condo! It was a 3-5 minute walk to the beach in a beautiful gated resort. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittany E. 26 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful! Beautiful and well maintained property! We will definitely be back! ##### Brittany E. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### AUTUMN B. 12 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant Week We enjoyed our stay! ##### AUTUMN B. 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