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Welcome to Mermaid Cottage, a 3-bedroom beach haven in Destin's picturesque Cottage Retreat Community. Stroll along the community's cul-de-sac and enjoy the quaint cottages with front porches and bright colors. This charming cottage features a wrap-around deck on the first floor, a balcony for taking in evening breezes, and is just minutes from sugar-white sand beaches.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101800 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Welcome to the Delightful Mermaid Cottage! FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct

Welcome to the Mermaid Cottage!
This wonderful 3 bedroom, 3 bath beach cottage is located in the beautiful Cottage Retreat Community of Destin Florida. We invite you and your family to stay in our wonderful cottage for a week in paradise! If you like sugar-white sand, emerald waters and swaying palms, you will love this community.

The cottages in Cottage Retreat are quaint reminders of days gone by with front porches, and bright decorative colors, with the entire community built on a cul-de-sac.

Our cottage comes equipped with all of the comforts of home and possibly a few more! This home has 3 bedrooms, beautifully furnished and all the comforts of home. This home features a wrap-around deck on the first floor, and the second floor has a balcony for enjoying fresh evening breezes. The beach walkover is a short 2 minute stroll to the sugar white sand and emerald waters of the Gulf. Our home is in a perfect location. You will want to return year after year!


What to do in Destin besides enjoy our beaches!: Should you wish to explore what the local area has to offer, you'll find an abundance of choices. Sidewalks line scenic 98 for walking, running or bike riding. We are a short 2 mile drive to the Silver Sands mall to the West, or luxury shopping at Destin Commons to the East. Kenny D's, The Crab Trap, and Pompano Joe's are all within walking distance to Cayenne Cottage. We encourage you to leave menurs of your favorite restaurants when you come.

For evening entertainment, Destin is known for some wonderfully upscale eateries, as well as your regular fare. Friendly night life and nearby state of the art movie theater.

Do you like to shop?: The Silver Sands Outlet Mall is a vacation in it’s own right for shoppers you will have access to over 100 stores, including, Polo Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Liz Claiborne, Tommy Hilfiger, Lenox, Nike and Reebok - just to name a few. When you need to pause for nourishment choose from Panera Bread, Cheeseburger in Paradise or Carrabba's Italian Grill.

More great shopping can be found at the Destin Commons outdoor mall. Enjoy such great stores as Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor Loft, Banana Republic, Belk, Books-A-Million & Maui Nix Surf Shop to rattle off a few. Stop for a bite to eat at the Hard Rock Café, Panera Bread, Tony’s Ristorante or Sushi Siam. More than just shopping the Destin Commons Center Plaza offers a soft-play kids playground and a 49-head pop fountain. Community activities and entertainment are held through the year at Destin Commons . Rave Motion Pictures is also housed at Destin Commons to catch the latest releases.

Fun for all ages!: Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resorts offers wonderful dining and specialty stores as well as great festivals & events that are held at the Market Shops Green or the Center Plaza within the Village.

Grande Boulevard offers stores such as Billabong, Brooks Brothers Country Club, Coldwater Creek, J. Crew-at-the-beach, Sunglass Hut, & Tommy Bahama's Emporium as well as great dining at Tommy Bahama’s , Fleming’s, Cantina Laredo (If you dine here sit outside to enjoy the fountain!) & Mitchell’s Fish Market.

The Track Amusement Center in Destin, Florida offers mini golf, Water Bumper Boats, go-carts & for those not faint of heart, Bungee Jumping.

Big Kahuna’s Water Park is a favorite for young & old a like. Take a break from the wonderful Destin, Florida beach & spend the day here.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: no smoking is allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling 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
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Full week Sat to Sat reservations required during Spring Break and Summer dates

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: pet fee is $150

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: yes

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking is allowed

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include 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.

Property is also known as

Welcome Delightful Mermaid Free Beach Serv. Season Mar Oct

About the area

Located in Miramar Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. Visit our Miramar Beach travel guide
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach
    Miramar Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club which includes a river or creek and tranquil scenes
    Emerald Bay Golf Club
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • The Golf Garden of Destin
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kitchenique
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • James Lee Park
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Pompano Joe's
    10 min walk
  • Crab Trap Destin
    3 min drive
  • Whales Tail
    3 min drive
  • Kenny D's
    7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcome to the Delightful Mermaid Cottage! FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct have a pool?

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

Is Welcome to the Delightful Mermaid Cottage! FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Welcome to the Delightful Mermaid Cottage! FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to the Delightful Mermaid Cottage! FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to the Delightful Mermaid Cottage! FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to the Delightful Mermaid Cottage! FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Miramar Beach, The Golf Garden of Destin and James Lee Park. Kitchenique and James Lee Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Welcome to the Delightful Mermaid Cottage! FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 142 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 142 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

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10/10 Excellent

Jennie H.

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

Friends beach trip

Mermaid Cottage was perfect for a summer vacation! Beautiful place, excellent amenities, and perfect location. Kathy made everything easy from check in to check out!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

June 2025

We enjoyed our stay at your lovely home. Everything was as described and we were close enough to shopping, eating, beach, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

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

Wonderful Stay in a Great Location

The house was very clean and comfortable and was the perfect set up for our group. The neighborhood was quiet and having the beach and pool so close was fantastic. Check in and communication were great. We enjoyed our stay and would come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Relaxing vacation

Mermaid Cottage, is a beautiful house and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The home is located right across from the beach which made the walk over super easy. The pool is fantastic and was kept clean. The community is quiet/safe and dog friendly which we loved! We will definitely look to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will N.

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

March in Miramar

Delightful stay at Mermaid Cottage. Fit our family well with location and amenities. The home is well appointed and was very clean on arrival.The owners made check in, and the stay incredibly easy and have made a lovely home in the Miramar Beach/Destin locale.We are already planning a return trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

becca s.

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

Cute beach cottage in a great location!

Our family of 5 enjoyed the week at Mermaid Cottage! The location was great! A short walk to the beach and a few stores & restaurants with a short driving distance to many others. The pool and hot tub were very convenient and relaxinf
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

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

Beautiful and well-maintained

Great Christmas vacation. The house was in pristine condition and had everything we needed. Neighborhood is quiet, very close to the beach and walkable to restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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

Spring Break

We loved our stay! It was an amazing location and beautiful house!! We will come back for sure!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyra W.

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

Highly recommend!

Clean, welcoming, relaxing. Thank you for everything! My family had a beautiful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hao N.

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

Great

Nice, clean, and mins walk to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie M.

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

Awesome

We were very pleased with our stay. We loved the house. Kitchen was well stocked. The beds were very comfortable. We will definitely be interested in staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Our stay at Mermaid Cottage

We had 5 adults for a week long stay and it was fantastic. The house had most things we needed which was nice since we travelled in from out of state. The walk to the beach is very short and convenient and it was great that beach chairs and a wagon were provided. Our family would definitely stay again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

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

EXCELLENT Property!

This property was beautiful, clean, a great location and a must stay! We will certainly be returning to this property on our next trip! Kathy went out of her way to ensure we had a great stay and took care of the few minor issues we had immediately to great resolution. Excellent!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

Mermaid Cottage

This was our second stay at Beach Retreat. Very nice gated area w/ a nice pool and a private beach. A couple of small issues arose and were quickly addressed by Kathy. We would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Miramar Beauty

We loved our stay at the Mermaid Cottage! It was super clean, comfortable, and had everything we could need. We loved the decorator touches. The design really worked for our group, with a primary suite downstairs and another upstairs, along with a nicely appointed bunk room/bath. The beach was an easy walk, and there was a good walking area for our dogs. We’re planning our next years visit to the Mermaid!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

My Favorite Stay at Miramar Beach

We have vacationed at Miramar Beach several times and this was my favorite rental. We had stayed at this same location before and love how close to private beach and nice pool. But this unit was more up to date and provided several perks (nice beach chairs and towels). Communication was top notch. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

A gem of a cottage!

This cottage was even better than expected from the listing! Beautifully decorated. Well equipped. Clean. Lots of space. Short walk to the beach. Close to the beautiful pool. The owner was super responsive and helpful! Will be booking again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Location!!!

It was hard leaving this beautiful condo. Everything is perfect. The short walking distance to the beach and the pool just feet away from the condo made our family stay super convenient. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathie T.

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

We loved this house and our vacation

This house is very nice. It’s well decorated and has many thoughtful touches throughout. The kitchen is well equipped and everything is in good condition and very clean. We especially liked the color coordinated and soft towels and sheets instead of the usual hotel grade scratchy and worn towels we get at other places. The whole house is very clean, warm and inviting. It is a very short walk to the beach, with a convenient private entrance. The supplied beach cart and beach chairs made trips to the beach easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

patti y.

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

Great location

Very nice home, beautifully decorated. They have updated furniture and decorations. Short walk to private beach with free beach service. Kathy was a great host. We had no issues. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica R.

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

Family Beach Vacation

Our family has been vacationing in Florida for many years and this year was another awesome trip in the books. We really enjoyed the beautiful Mermaid Cottage and were very comfortable during our stay. It was an easy walk to the pool or the beach and the home offered plenty of room for our family during meals together, sitting on the balcony, and resting in the living room while enjoying our time together. We definitely look forward to staying again and are thankful to the family for sharing their home with our family. The host was quick to respond and everything was exactly as described.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn D.

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

Beautiful house and convenient to the beach!

My husband and I stayed here with our Lab, my brother, and his spouse. We are all over 50 peeps. The fact this house has 2 master bedrooms was awesome for our stay! One is on the 1st floor and the other upstairs. The house is roomy and has great amenities. We found everything to be in good working order. The kitchen was well stocked, but the pots and pans are pretty worn. I worry with nonstick surfaces when they are scratched up. There was plenty of sitting and dining room for us. The only thing that was a bit difficult in staying here was the door code. In the past, we only had 4 digits to remember. This was a 7 digit code to remember. It was certainly not a deal breaker, by any stretch of the imagination. We called upon the manager, Kathy to help us troubleshoot operating the air fryer oven. Altho, she was not able to figure it out for us, she was very responsive and kind in the process. The best part of our stay for me is that every other Southern VRBO we have stayed in, we have encountered roaches!! Now I know it is expected in the South, but for us Northerners, it is unnerving to see them in the house. We had absolutely no roaches seen in the house! So lovely!! Thank you to Kastle Keepers for a successful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was very pleased with the available tools and gadgets in the kitchen as it made meal prep and cooking as easy as my own kitchen! The balcony was a nice spot to sit and read. It was a wonderful place to spend our time!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is absolutely beautiful! A very close walk to the beach and our family also loved the pool. The house is well stocked with everything you need to enjoy a week at the beach. Communication was easy, would highly highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

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

Beautifully decorated and very clean. Included everything a family needs for a pleasant stay.

Nice proximity to pool and beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022