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Early Summer Check In! Pets Welcome! Lake Front Home, Large Sky Deck, Just a Stroll to The Beach!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Outdoor dining
Pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

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

Early Summer Check In! Pets Welcome! Lake Front Home, Large Sky Deck, Just a Stroll to The Beach!

Stunning views the lake and the Gulf of Mexico from its top-floor observation deck. Only a three-minute stroll to the beach.  Open gourmet kitchen, complete with a breakfast bar and a dining space that overlooks the serene Four Prong Lake. The balcony overlooks the pool, Gulf and lake. It also features a third floor sun-deck a 20x10 pool with a gas grill.

Property manager

Beach Reunion

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,135 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Strict Pet Policy: $250/Pet, Under 25 Lbs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
FL, Destin

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • James Lee Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Destin Commons - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 8 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's New Orleans Cuisine - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Early Summer Check In! Pets Welcome! Lake Front Home, Large Sky Deck, Just a Stroll to The Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Early Summer Check In! Pets Welcome! Lake Front Home, Large Sky Deck, Just a Stroll to The Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Early Summer Check In! Pets Welcome! Lake Front Home, Large Sky Deck, Just a Stroll to The Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Early Summer Check In! Pets Welcome! Lake Front Home, Large Sky Deck, Just a Stroll to The Beach!?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Early Summer Check In! Pets Welcome! Lake Front Home, Large Sky Deck, Just a Stroll to The Beach! located?

Situated in Destin, this beach vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of James Lee Park and Miramar Beach. James Lee Beach and Shore at Crystal Beach Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Early Summer Check In! Pets Welcome! Lake Front Home, Large Sky Deck, Just a Stroll to The Beach! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10

This house was in a great location. Close to the beach and with comfy beds.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

The location was perfect, so walkable. They accommodated early check in for us and all around was such a lovely visit. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

House was beautiful and the host was very responsive !
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10

Great location across from the Crab Trap. The house was clean upon arrival, and we were offered early check in.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Great property with walking distance to the beach.. We will stay at this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10

This property had a great location in reference to the beach. Plenty of bedroom space. It could use a good deep cleaning, as well as some updating (there were trim and baseboards missing, marks on the walls, etc.). The pool was cleaned during our stay and we were not told to keep the water level up. The skimmers quit working and in turn the heater stopped heating the pool for a day.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10

Everything was really great. But there are a few things to note. The condition of the property was just ok. There were several things that needed repair and maintenance. The gate code to the neighborhood was incorrect. We asked about some things like a crib and high chair and was told i neededto contact a rental company, but when we arrived, we found these items already there. Which would have been great to know. All in all we had a great weekend and would return if they repaired a few things.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10

We are a group of 10- women, who look for a beautiful house near or on the beach in Destin, Florida annually. The house was beautiful online but did not meet our expectations upon arrival. There were more than 15 blinds missing on the second floor, and the level 3 deck was the most disappointing. Furniture was old and torn, rusted and the hole at the entrance to the deck made it unsafe for us. House sleeps 20 people but was not prepared for 20. This house needs a serious upgrade.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

This home was breathtaking!! The views from the kitchen were breathtaking! Words won’t do it justice. Hubby and I enjoyed morning coffee on the rooftop deck. The open floor plan was perfect for our family. Every room was super spacious. Two of them, right off the back deck. Decor was modern, bright, light. Super comfy, luxurious, and family friendly. The master bedroom is to die for! The swimming pool area gave us sooooo many memories and photoshoot backdrops! The beach couldn’t be any closer for comfort. EVERYTHING!!! Only downside: wanted just a wee bit more security. The bedroom doors leading to the deck were secured with a stick in the door. The back door leading to the patio - only secured by a dead bolt which is concerning bc the back and side property are not gated and open. But, it’s ok bc that neighborhood is extremely quiet. We stay in that area every year and always feel safe. If you’re ok with a lot of stairs, then this house is for you. Overall, we would likely rent again! This house is a winner!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10

Friends and family stayed for a week and the property was VERY disappointing. Holes in Walls, rust and dirty vents, broken umbrellas, wallpaper tearing off walls, light bulbs out, cracking tiles, broken trashcans, broken pool chairs… the list goes WAY on. Beach reunion was only willing to refund a VERY minimal amount (<10%) after we spent a great amount (cannot say specific amount due to review policy). We gave them a chance to make it right after submitting photos… but we wont be staying with Beach Reunion again. 0 stars. This property was very poorly maintained and us “reaching out” to them upon arrival is not realistic to have someone perform renovations during our vacation stay…
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10

Our family met up in this home that is beautifully situated (2nd row yet very close to the main gate) and closely located to the beach (3 mins from the beach). There is lots of space on every level, no one felt like they were in another’s space. The basement/bottom floor has three bedrooms with Queen sized beds (comfortable and firm). Two of these rooms have sliding doors that open to the yard/pool area, and two have their own bathrooms). Also, what once was the garage was turned into a bunk room area with 6 Queen sized bunk beds! Main floor has a King sized room/suite. All this to say there is LOTS of space for every family member that came together! The A/C upstairs had a much better flow than one particular basement room and certainly the bunk bed area could do with some central air flow too, yet floor fans were utilized to help. Still,eveyone survived despite this. The home was clean and provided linens and towels were clean as well. Great Views! The upper stairs led to a rooftop with an ocean view. The main floor has a wrap around outdoor sitting area with views of pool and mini water/lake. Bathrooms were spacious.The kitchen had everything that was needed in regard to utensils and pots despite worn cabinets; no hindrance though. Even though it was necessary to get supplies like extra paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher pods etc. it was a small inconvenience. Overall, the house is clearly 4.8 stars. We had a wonderful stay and would recommend it for large families.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10

It was overall a great experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

6/10

The house was nice but dirty. Light switches, bathrooms not clean. Floors not clean, Carpet not clean. The TV and internet was a nightmare. The office staff were very responsive. But the house need an overall general cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Really nice location, close to the beach, neat ability for the kids to fish from the back yard, cool that it is so close to the Crab Trap restaurant. During the first half of our stay the people next to us were quiet but the second half the people that checked in were very loud way after the quite time and two of the rooms in our house were next to their pool area. This is not the fault of the property group or home owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

This property is absolutely amazing. The views are spectacular. We had all the supplies we needed to cook for our family. The home is very spacious. We never felt cramped while on property. Management was responsive to my emails in regards to a few small maintenance issues that didn’t effect our stay but could the next group. We would definitely stay at the property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

I didn't realize upon booking this proper, just how close it actually is to the beach. I thought it was a ten minute walk, but it was more like 3. The property has views from the master bedroom, kitchen, almost every window looks out on something beautiful. I now have colleagues that want to rent this property because of the pictures that I shared. Such a wonderful experience. Our whole party made memories for a lifetime.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

We had a large group of family and friends from Illinois and loved our stay in Destin. The house was perfect, the neighborhood felt safe, and the hosts were very accommodating. Can’t say enough wonderful things about the location – amazing to be on the pond and a quick & easy walk to the beach, which was very family friendly. The Crab Trap provides a fun beach access with a playground for the kids and an easy-access restroom. We will definitely be back. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10

the property was in the perfect location! short walk to the beach. property was clean, a little worn - but expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

We had several different families staying here. Very clean and spacious house. Kids love spending time in the pool. Great quiete location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10

My family, friends and I enjoyed our stay at the Bella Vita. The views are amazing and location is great. We love staying in Destiny community when we come. This is the first time in this house and over all we liked it. A few low points is the bunk room is small and has an odor like the garage and the bathrooms need a little updating. I think the bunk room just needs a dehumidifier as it appears it was part of the garage converted to bunk room. The boys loved the bunk beds though. A major high point was that ANY issue we had was addressed immediately by property manager. The people at Beach Reunion had excellent customer service. I can’t say enough about the ladies I dealt with there. I would defiantly stay at this house again. I recommend this house and actually have friends that want the info after seeing some of my photos.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10

Great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

6/10

The subdivision is very nice and the location is perfect. The pool and backyard is nice. The floor plan of the home is excellent, however the entire bottom floor smells like mildew. There are many cosmetic issues that need to be fixed. All AC vents needs to be replaced, as mildew and wet spots are noticeable. There are areas where sheet rock tape is peeling from the walls. For what we paid for four nights we feel the interior of this home should be up to date and smell clean not yucky. The baseboards are partially torn out and the sheet rock was beat up inside of the laundry room. The kitchen was very nice and newly remodeled. VRBO or whomever emailed us incorrect codes to enter the subdivision which was a major issue. They sent us the July codes on August 15th. We were stuck on the outside of the subdivision in the middle of the night with no assistance to get in. Some of us jumped the fence, some cut through someones yard. then we had to park at the public beach and wait until morning to get the correct code for both the walk through gate and the drive through gate. We did not get what we paid for.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

6/10

The upper level is nice. The lower level desperately needs updating. Also could use a good deep cleaning. Excellent location for access to the beach. Nice for several families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019