Miramar Beach is located near MERMAID - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart, Pet Friendly., which provides an adjacent golf course, a garden and a playground. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
The current price is £622
£622
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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About this property
MERMAID - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart, Pet Friendly.
Come visit our brick, one-level beach house in 'Paradise Retreat.' Just a short stroll to the Emerald Waters off the Gulf of Mexico. We are the first beach home in the Paradise Retreat community and the closest to the deeded beach access.We hope you will be as excited as we are in this four-bedroom, two full bath home. Dressed in a nautical style in appreciation of the coastal lifestyle and in celebration of the mystical creature the 'Mermaid'
We offer a PRIVATE SALT WATER SWIMMING POOL WITH HEAT optional ($350.00 per week plus tax) NO you do not have to share with a community! Or an entire condominium! It is all yours.
***PLEASE NOTE*** THE HOT TUB YOU SEE IN THE PICTURES IS A KIDDIE POOL.
The master bedroom is private and features its own large bath, a walk-in closet, beautifully furnished, King-size bedding, TV.
The large great room is sunny & bright with natural sunlight, a large sectional sofa with chaise for those extra friends! plenty of seating, TV, furnished with books & movies, games, cards, & you can sit & enjoy the pool view from the great room.
Two children's bedrooms both have twin beds & TV in each bedroom.
MINI MASTER The second adult bedroom is cool and inviting with a nostalgic theme for bathing beauties of the 30s and 40s.TV. original art.
Large dining table seats 8 with ease, fully-stocked kitchen seats 3 at the bar, side by side refrigerator door ice maker water dispenser, gas grill by the pool, pool toys, bicycles in garage, pack and play for little ones.
WE KNOW YOUR PET IS A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY JUST LIKE OUR PETS ARE, SO The Mermaid House is 'PET FRIENDLY' ! Bring your well behaved pet with you to have a wonderful vacation with the family for a pet fee of $175.00(plus tax) per pet. Must be on leash when out side of home. Guest to pick up litter after their pets. 2 pets max 50 LB Per Pet WASHING MACHINE & DRYER FURNISHED AND CABLE TV.
Menus and directions to all local eating establishments, amusement parks, dolphin sight seeing excursions, sunset dinner cruise, & deep sea charter boats. Many Harbor Restaurants will 'Cook your Catch'.BAYTOWN AT SANDESTIN IS 6 MINUTES AWAY, THE DESTIN COMMONS HAS A MOVIE THEATER, DINNING, SHOPPING, KIDS WATER FOUNTAIN & PLAY GROUND. A HUGE PRO BASS SPORTING GOOD STORE IN DESTIN COMMONS WITH A GIANT SHARK FOR THE VACATION PHOTOS.
PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING: Add-ons must be requested and paid before arrival. Pool heat, golf cart, or pets used without being arranged in advance will be charged at the rates below plus tax. Questions about any fee? Message us before booking - we're happy to help.
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS (only if you request them): *Damage deposit insurance of $89.00 (Non Refundable) *Pool Heat Fee - $350.00 (plus tax) (for Cooler Days) Optional per Stay *Golf Cart/LSV - $450.00 (plus Tax) - Tomberlin *Golf Cart/LSV - $250.00 (Plus tax) - EZ GO an older, slower cart, great for short trips around the neighborhood. *Pet Fee - $175.00 per pet (Plus tax) - max. 2 pets, 50 Lbs each.
*****Minimum Age limit for Renters*****
**Renters must be 25 years of age to lease home, with prepaid damage deposit. We prefer families and so do our neighbors... :)
****CANCELLATION POLICY 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner/VRBO directly to request cancellation.
***IF THE DATES YOU REQUESTED ARE NOT AVAILABLE*** WE HAVE ANOTHER PROPERTY 'SANDCASTLE' VRBO#398051 - 'STARFISH COTTAGE' VRBO#446001
Location Keywords: Miramar Beach · Destin Florida · Emerald Coast Northwest Florida · Walton County · Santa Rosa Beach · Gulf Coast Florida
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
No lift (single-level property)
Smoke-free property
Note from host: NO SMOKING
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the sea
Next to a golf course
Things to do
Bicycles
Heated pool
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Bicycles
Garden
Water dispenser
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
***Upon check in, and during your stay, if you have any issue, please let us know***
No parking of RV's,Motor Homes, boats, trailer, Jet Ski.
No overnight street parking (11 PM to 7 AM)
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: BEACH TOYS, BIKES and MORE
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
About the area
Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Miramar Beach travel guide
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
33 min drive
Restaurants
Pompano Joe's
14 min walk
Crab Trap Destin
20 min walk
Circle K
3 min drive
Kenny D's
5 min walk
Sandos Beachside
8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does MERMAID - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart, Pet Friendly. have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at MERMAID - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart, Pet Friendly.?
As of 10 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MERMAID - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart, Pet Friendly. on 19 Oct 2026 start from £622, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is MERMAID - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart, Pet Friendly. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at MERMAID - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart, Pet Friendly.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at MERMAID - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart, Pet Friendly.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at MERMAID - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart, Pet Friendly.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is MERMAID - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart, Pet Friendly. located?
This family-friendly Miramar Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Miramar Beach and James Lee Park. Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade and Destin Commons are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Reviews
MERMAID - Largest Heated Pool, Walk to Private Beach, GolfCart, Pet Friendly. Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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The house was beautiful and the short walk to the beach was breathtaking. The pool was wonderful. Everything you need is just a short distance. I would definitely recommend.
Rosemary was very easy to talk to! This house is excellent location! It is the first house in the quiet subdivision, so very easy access to the beach. Extremely short walk! Pool is very nice size and deep for older children!
Loved everything, but the pool water was so hot in the afternoons due to no shade. I also thought the golf cart came with the price of the home. I will still rate it a 5/5 and will stay there again if we go back to Destin.
Best vacation ever! The house was beautiful and clean. There was plenty of room for everyone and plenty to do. The pool was wonderful and private. Short walk to a gated private beach with chair and umbrellas for rent. It was close to shops and the best restaurants. The beds were comfortable TV’s in all rooms. Board games and books available. Bikes, pool toys/floats and a golf cart in the garage as well as an extra refrigerator. We did not use any of the bikes or the golf cart but was nice they were so convenient. The owner was very helpful and answered all messages within minutes. I will definitely be back!
Excellent location with a pool and easy access to white sand beaches
Selected the Mermaid home based on location and pool. Grand kids, 5 & 7, loved the pool (right size, we paid for heating, and deep (excellent for cannon balls!). They swam every day of their visit, regardless of the weather!!)
The 5 min walk to white sand beaches was also a huge bonus as was less than 10 min drive to numerous restaurants. Beaches clean, wide, and kids enjoyed digging for treasure. When we drove, there's a free parking lots with in 5 mins as welll.
The house was perfect for our stay. A master w/bath on one side of the house and 3 bedrooms on the other side with a huge family room in the middle. lots of space to spread-out. An older neighborhood, that had flat sidewalks and very little car traffic.
Perhaps, the best takeaway, was working with the property manager, Rosemary. As the Mermaid house is a "mature" property, challenges are expected. Rosemary quickly responded and resolved each challenge. She was always positive and helpful.
We'll stay again if we return to Miramar beach!
Honest review we loved this house. I’m going to start off with the positives. First, location was perfect super close to the beach plus private pool. The master bedroom bed was so comfortable loved the mattress!!! The living room couch was super comfy. Kitchen was a good size and had most utensils needed. The bikes were super fun! Very clean house. We had the best vacation!
Now for the negatives: House could use some updates, the kitchen needs some good new non stick skillets and pizza pans to cook with,kitchen could use a dish drain stopper to hand wash dishes, the golf cart which we paid for that comes with house is electric however it would not keep a charge so we ended up renting a gas powered one which was amazing, pool had lots of ants around it outside (bought some ant spray and sprayed around pool which helped), pool was dirty and net to scoop out leaves and bugs had huge rip in it so was unable to do so, they did come clean it when asked to do so, it would be nice if living room had bigger tv with Roku stick so we could utilize Netflix.
All in all I would totally rent this house again. Very clean and nice home. Rosemary was very tentative when needed. We had a great time! Thank you for amazing vacation.
Beautiful house close to the beach. Awesome private inground pool. Was was very clean and Rosemary does excellent job communicating. Will stay here again.
Was a great location. Loved how homey the house was and the decor was perfect. Our host, Mrs Rosemary, was very courteous, helpful, and was always quick to respond to our needs and questions. It was all we could have asked for and then some for a great vacation. Would definitely go back and absolutely will recommend to friends and loved ones!!!
Mermaid house was great! Location was so close to the beach and having the private beach entrance and beach area was so convenient. Our kids loved having the bikes to ride around the neighborhood, which is very quiet and we felt safe letting them ride whenever they wanted. The pool was huge and our family of 7 had plenty of room to all be in at the same time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Amy S.
18 Jul 2013
Wonderful week!
We had a wonderful stay at the Mermaid House! The home was roomy, clean and very close to the beach. We really enjoyed the pool and quiet neighborhood. We will definitely stay here again.
We absolutely loved this house. It is so close to the beach, the house is adorable and the hosts are wonderful! 5 stars from our family! We will be returning!
Overall was a great time and place. Pool was a great size for the entire family. Only issue at all was the HOA president telling us to move our golf cart as soon as we parked it to move cars around. When we told him what we were doing to rearrange he didn’t seem to care or be interested in what we said.
We took 4 grandkids ages 9-17. House was set up perfect. We paid for the pool to be heated and well worth the extra money!! Short, nice, easy walk to the beach. Clean. Loved having linens and towels, saved space on packing. Only complaint is wished there were better frying pans, but what's there definitely took care of our needs. Definitely will rent again.
Nice location, home needs many updates. Home stays really hot inside, doors dont seal. The house needs a good deep clean. Carpet needs cleaned in rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Lisa Y.
7 Dec 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We loved the area and hope to return but we will not stay at this house again. This house is very dirty and could use a little love. There is a garage but they don’t let you park inside. The golf cart is subpar, don’t rent it. The king bed is very soft and the others are very hard. I brought my own fry pan and I am glad I did. You have minimal towels and they don’t offer beach towels the pool was nice but it too needs updating. There are lots of rentals in the area in my opinion you should rent one of those.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Katarzyna B.
17 Apr 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beach, but very dirty house!
This house needs a deep cleaning! It’s very dirty and by dirty i mean filthy. We traveled with kids ages 3-10 and the property is just disgusting. It has a nice coastal vibe and a beautiful beach that’s located just 1min walking distance from the house, which is a game changer. The owner is older and maybe she doesn’t care about the cleanliness, but she really should invest in couple updates. The dryer requires 2 cycles to dry 6 towels, toaster is only working on 1 side, front door lock got stuck couple times (we couldn’t enter the house and had to contact the owner), bikes in the garage are old and rusty, the golf cart is veeeery old and not working at all, grill is in horrible condition, outside furniture are old and had mold all over (no furniture cushions), pool area needs a solid power washing. Inside of the house is disgusting and it made us so angry when we arrived. We stayed there for a week (8 people) and there were only 2 paper towels, 4 garbage bags, 6 rolls of toilet paper, no Windex and a tiny dish detergent. We had to buy everything ourselves which is ridiculous. The owner wanted to send a cleaning person, but the house should be cleaned before our arrival not when we needed some privacy and relaxation. I wish i could submit all the photos i took, but unfortunately it’s not an option when posting a review…Reconsider renting this property… that’s all i have to say!
First great location so close to everything and walking distance to Captain Daves, Kenny D’S, Pompano Joes and a little further to the crab trap. The house is well laid out and rooms are good size. Very nice having a pool. The water pressure was great too in both showers. Using the remote for the gate is awesome because if you enter the subdivision from the dollar general side the keypad is on the passenger side. I would strongly suggest not bringing more than two vehicles as the driveway is very narrow and you can not block the sidewalk and parking in the garage is forbidden. We had three and had to find alternative overnight parking. We chose not to park at the Walmart and chance getting towed or to park at beach resort right by house. We found Geronimo rv park about 1.5 miles away that parking was 25 a day cash or 30 a day if you paid with card. This was nice they could accommodate a trailer or boat parking. The golf cart is very underpowered and if you pay for it they only allow you to go back and forth from the beach with it plus having to always move a car to get it out is a pain. The beach access is barely 200 yards away and to park the golf cart is by the opening to subdivision so only saving you 100ft. So not wort it. The beach access is nice they had a spot to park your wagon and water to wash the sand off. No Smoking allowed on the property. The beds are a mixed review from our group some liked and some not. Overall good stay and property management is nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival
6/10 Okay
Mallorie D.
11 Nov 2016
Nice location
This house was a lot roomier than what it appears in pictures and on the outside. For the most part, it was a decent stay, I have stayed in WAY worse but I do have a couple of complaints. The golf cart had expired tags, and we paid to rent it but were unable to drive it more than once because the battery's were so corroded that my husband had to get off and push it up a hill with a line of traffic behind us. After the battery was charged all day and night, there were other golf carts zooming past us not to mention cars behind us. When we first walked in there was a lady cleaning the pool, and the pool did not appear to have been cleaned at all, there was debris everywhere, so not sure what she was even doing to the pool. Also, upon our arrival there was a cockroach so big I thought it was a beetle on the ceiling in the dining room, along with several other cockroaches we found scurrying out from underneath kitchen hand towels we picked up and out of drawers. There was also someone elses hair on our bed sheets when we pulled down the covers on our first night. We also found what appeared to be blood stains on our bed skirt, and the towels were also all stained. My dogs also kept finding left over food (not from us) under couches, and cracks between cabinets and under the fridge. The property manager was easy to get ahold of by phone call only, she did not respond to messages on here after we paid our payment. We also had no clue how to get into the house, because a gate code and house key information was not messaged to me, or on any of the paperwork, so I had to call for that.