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Relaxing beach retreat steps away to beach, pools, hot tub tennis/pickleball!

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Close to Miramar Beach, Relaxing beach retreat steps away to beach, pools, hot tub tennis/pickleball! provides golfing on-site, a garden and a playground. Adventurous travellers may like the kayaking at this cottage. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to laundry facilities and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Relaxing beach retreat steps away to beach, pools, hot tub tennis/pickleball!

  • You'll love this cozy beach cottage that comfortably sleeps 8 and is located in the popular gated MARAVILLA RESORT in DESTIN FL., a very short walk to the Emerald Waters & Sugary Sand Beaches along Scenic Gulf Drive. The Resort offers Private Deeded Beach Access, 2 swimming pools, 1 heated with a hot tub just a short hop and within view from the rear deck of this fabulous cottage. This family friendly community includes tennis courts, basketball court, fitness center, shuffle board and BBQ grills. "DESTIN"ATION BY THE SEA is centrally located close to Destin Harbor, Silver Sands & Destin Commons Shopping Centers, Big Kahunas Water Park, Restaurants/Bars, Golf, Watersports & Bike/Scooter Rentals.

    From the moment you walk into "DESTIN"ATION BY THE SEA COTTAGE, you will feel right at home! A large, open concept, family room/dining room/kitchen provides plenty of space to relax with family and friends. The master bedroom has a private bath, a king size bed and private access to the back deck. There are two additional bedrooms, one with a queen size bed and the other with two twin beds and a double bed. All of the bedrooms have flat panel TVs. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the necessities such as blender, toaster, coffee maker, crock pot. A gas BBQ grill is on the side porch with easy access to the kitchen. There is a laundry room with full size washer and dryer along with an ironing board and iron. Enjoy the Florida sunshine, ocean breezes and your morning coffee on the wrap around front porch surrounded by beautiful palm trees. Or have your evening cocktails on the back deck that overlooks the pool, hot tub and community greenspace. We provide beach service that includes two chairs and an umbrella. You just need to bring your swimsuit and flip flops!


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About the area

Located in Miramar Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Miramar Beach 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
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A golf course with a pond, trees, and a fountain.
    Emerald Bay Golf Club
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • A residential area with a large tree, palm trees, and houses with green roofs.
    Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links
    6 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • A town at dusk with illuminated buildings and a prominent church steeple.
    Baytowne Wharf
    7 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • James Lee Park
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Relaxing beach retreat steps away to beach, pools, hot tub tennis/pickleball! have a pool?

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

Is Relaxing beach retreat steps away to beach, pools, hot tub tennis/pickleball! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Relaxing beach retreat steps away to beach, pools, hot tub tennis/pickleball!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing beach retreat steps away to beach, pools, hot tub tennis/pickleball!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing beach retreat steps away to beach, pools, hot tub tennis/pickleball!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing beach retreat steps away to beach, pools, hot tub tennis/pickleball! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Miramar Beach, James Lee Park and James Lee Beach. Golf Course At Seascape Resort and Emerald Bay Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Relaxing beach retreat steps away to beach, pools, hot tub tennis/pickleball! Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

Our family loved our time at this wonderful beach cottage! It was clean and comfortable with great amenities. We enjoyed the close proximity to the pool and the short walk to the beach. Diane was easy to communicate with, answered questions, and provided us with everything we needed for a delightful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short walk to beach in a quiet neighborhood

Cottage was clean and spacious. We appreciated the quiet neighborhood and short walk to the beach. Our teens enjoyed the warm pool and the hot tub. The beach was beautiful! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Week

Location was great, tons of room and everything in the home was there that you might need. Great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach cottage paradise

Our week long stay was nothing less than paradise. Cottage was exactly like described. Everything was as easy as it could have been as far as checking in, finding everything and checking out. Would stay again and would also recommend. Overall all our expectations were exceeded.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Most Beautiful Place On Earth

Miramar beach has been my family’s go-to the last five years. We really do consider it the most beautiful place on earth. We stayed at Maravilla the first year, and haven’t looked elsewhere since! And now, we’re spoiled with staying in a house vs. a condo! And this home was no disappointment! Very clean. Updated. Everything worked just as it should. Great communication with the owner. Clear and very timely. It was our best stay at Maravilla yet! 0 complaints!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed everything about the stay. The house was perfect and it has everything you could possibly need. Close to pool and just steps away from the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Home

Beautiful week in Destin Florida
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Perfect Beach House

We had 6 adults and there was so much space that no one felt cramped or overcrowded. We could walk to the beach or go out the back door to the beautiful pool. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2023 Beach Vacation

The location was perfect. Just a short walk to the beach and pools. Very kid friendly for my three grandchildren that stayed with us and easily accessible for my 81 year old mother who stayed with us also!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break 2023

Loved the house! Great location. Lots of amenities. Very enjoyable experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage!

The cottage is beautiful, clean and in a wonderful location. It's really nice having the heated pool and hot tub right in the back of the house, and having the beach just a short walk away. We stayed at the cottage with our family of 5 and it was perfect for us. Also, Diane was very responsive and helpful. Would stay there again in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent property to rent.

We enjoyed our stay very much. The home was so clean and beautifully decorated. The linens and beds were exceptional . The kitchen had all the utensils needed. The beach toys and beach cart were nice to have available. The owners were very nice to deal with and made sure our stay was enjoyable. We plan to rent this unit again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful family vacation! Check in was extremely easy and the cleanliness of the cottage is incredible (we have stayed at other beach homes over the years and stated more than once this was the cleanest we had ever been in). Pool is quite literally in the backyard and the walk to the beautiful beach is just a short stroll! Many restaurants take reservations that are just a short drive away which is nice. Diane was very communicative and accommodating. We are so thrilled we picked Destin and this home for our family vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful House on a Beautiful Beach

My friends and I rented the cottage for two nights to celebrate my 30th birthday at the beach. It's a great house with a 3-5 minute walk to the ocean. The community has its own beach entrance and each rental unit has access to an umbrella and two chairs. There were seven adults in our party and the house was plenty big enough to accommodate all of us. Certainly enough space for everyone to sit and watch a movie or pull up a chair at the dining room table and play a round of Monopoly. Great place -- I would definitely recommend for short-term and long-term renters.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wow! Amazing Destin Vacation!!!

What a fabulous beach home. Truly a delight! This is our favorite home in the community and our second time at this particular cottage. This cottage is clean, crisp, and comfortable. The owner has practical appliances and tools for everyday living. Having a family, I could appreciate that. The cottage is steps away from the pool and hot tub. There is a grill and plenty patio furniture. We plan to return to the same wonderful cottage again! Sunny days at the beach for us, in our home-away-from-home. Thank you to the lovely owner for sharing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent experience

Having rented various homes at Maravilla for many years and having been an owner ourselves, our experience was excellent. The cottage was exactly as expected - updated, well-appointed, comfortable, clean, and exactly as advertised. The owner takes great pride in their cottage which shows in how it is furnished and in their attentiveness and responsiveness. We had one question (no problem or fault of the owners) upon check in and the owner responded very promptly. The location of this cottage is ideal with quick access to the pool and other amenities that Maravilla offers. After the rental our deposit was returned promptly. Perfect experience and we would gladly rent this cottage again and/or refer anyone to do so.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, host was super easy to communicate with. Would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Beautiful house and beach. House had everything we needed. Comfortable and spacious. Thanks Diane
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Destination by the sea

We just returned from our stay at Destination by the Sea. It was a wonderful week full of great memories with our family and friends. Diane is the homeowner. She was great to work with prior to and during our stay. The house is beautifully decorated and we were grateful for her hospitality. We will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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No problem
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break getaway

This property was exactly as promised. A nice house in a great community within a small walk from the ocean. The part that made this rental even better was the property manager. We had everything we needed and more. The communication was direct and prompt. We even accidentally left some things behind and was able to get a hold of the property manager within minutes. Our things were returned to us in the shape that we left them. This was our first time renting this property, but we’d do it again and recommend it to anyone.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This is the one you want

We have been staying at Maravilla for several years and have rented from many different agencies and have always been satisfied. This year we rented the Beach Cottage and we were so pleasantly surprised. This home truly exceeded our expectations! The pictures do not do justice and no detail is overlooked. Speaking directly with the owner brings a level of reassurance that I didn’t even realize had been lacking by booking through management properties. Each stay at Maravilla has been great but this year was exceptional. We had one rainy day which would normally mean going to the movies or trying to find things to entertain the kids. This year we took advantage of the games provided at the cottage and in between games we had mini photo sessions on the porch. It was so much fun changing outfits and poses, the furniture and scenery provided such beautiful backdrops without ever leaving the home. We had a total of 8 people in our group spanning three generations and these photographs are so treasured. I highly recommend the Beach Cottage and look forward to many returns. Thank you Diane for sharing your home with our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, comfortable and clean.

Loved the beach cottage..... steps to the pool, the bunk bed room was great for our three grandkids. Kitchen had everything you needed to prepare and cook. Overall, a fantastic place to vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay!

Home away from home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great home in a great community!

We had 5 adults and 2 children and were very comfortable for the week we were there. The home is clean and in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018