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5BR Waterfront Retreat with Pool, Boat Slips + Dock | Boater’s Dream House

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A coastal area with a clear turquoise sea, a jet ski creating a wake, and a beach with numerous umbrellas and people. - 5BR Waterfront Retreat with Pool, Boat Slips + Dock | Boater’s Dream House (Destin)
A coastal residential area with a dock, a swimming pool, and a large house with a balcony. - 5BR Waterfront Retreat with Pool, Boat Slips + Dock | Boater’s Dream House (Destin)
A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the ocean and a balcony. - 5BR Waterfront Retreat with Pool, Boat Slips + Dock | Boater’s Dream House (Destin)
A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, a large island, and a dining area with a TV. - 5BR Waterfront Retreat with Pool, Boat Slips + Dock | Boater’s Dream House (Destin)
A waterfront property with multiple docks, a swimming pool, and a large house with a spacious deck. - 5BR Waterfront Retreat with Pool, Boat Slips + Dock | Boater’s Dream House (Destin)
Boater's Dream House in Destin offers a tranquil retreat with a private pool, boat dock, and easy access to the beach. Unwind on the upper deck with serene water views or explore Destin's attractions with over $800 of free activities every day. Enjoy quality bath and kitchen amenities, high-speed WiFi, washer/dryer for your comfort.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10337 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

5BR Waterfront Retreat with Pool, Boat Slips + Dock | Boater’s Dream House

  • Skip the Hwy 98 traffic and experience Destin the way it was meant to be at Boater’s Dream House—a spacious 2,290 sq ft, 5-bedroom, 3-bath waterfront retreat designed for unforgettable family getaways and easy boating access.

    Inside, enjoy a fully equipped kitchen with elegant white granite countertops, stainless steel and white appliances, and a large, comfortable living area with ample seating, TV, and DVD player—perfect for winding down after a day on the water.

    The home features four king bedrooms, each with its own TV, plus a fifth bedroom with two twin beds, making it ideal for families and groups. Multiple outdoor spaces invite you to relax, including an upper deck with scenic views and a lower deck right by the water.

    Enjoy a private pool, direct canal access, and your own boat dock with slips accommodating vessels up to 27 feet. With kayaking, boating, and a private beach just steps away, this home is truly a water lover’s paradise.

    *Boater's Dream House's private pool cannot be heated.
    **Boat trailers are not permitted in the Home's driveway and other arrangements must be made ahead of time. Ask us about recommendations.
    ***Boater's Dream House is professionally managed by Destin Pointe Realty and is best rented directly through our website.

    DESIGNED FOR EFFORTLESS STAYS

    ✦ Complimentary parking at HarborWalk Village (with wristband)
    ✦ Fully equipped kitchen with cookware, dinnerware, and essentials
    ✦ Fresh, hotel-quality linens prepared prior to arrival
    ✦ Premium bath essentials starter kit
    ✦ Private in-home washer & dryer
    ✦ Fast, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi
    ✦ Professionally cleaned and inspected before every stay
    ✦ Seamless self check-in for a smooth arrival experience
    ✦ Destin Pointe staff are available daily from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. After hours, guests are supported by a trusted guest services team, with non-urgent matters attended to promptly the following morning.

    GOOD TO KNOW

    ✦ 20% due at time of booking
    ✦ Primary renter must be 25+
    ✦ Gas golf carts allowed!
    ✦ Pet-free environment for guest comfort
    ✦ Damage waiver fee is included in the total cost of the rental

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,624 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Holiday Isle, a neighborhood in Destin. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Preston Hood Athletic Complex or Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby. Visit our Destin travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A snowy beach with a pier, waterfront buildings, and boats.
    Destin Harbor
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A beach with sand dunes and sparse vegetation.
    Destin Beaches
    16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A red boat docked near a wooden walkway with a palm tree and a tall building in the background.
    Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • A row of colorful kayaks lined up against a building with a balcony and palm trees in the background.
    Destin Harbor Boardwalk
    6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Jetty East Condominiums
    12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cj’s Hangout
    5 min drive
  • Circle K
    4 min drive
  • Margaritaville
    4 min drive
  • Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House
    5 min drive
  • Donut Hole
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 5BR Waterfront Retreat with Pool, Boat Slips + Dock | Boater’s Dream House have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 5BR Waterfront Retreat with Pool, Boat Slips + Dock | Boater’s Dream House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5BR Waterfront Retreat with Pool, Boat Slips + Dock | Boater’s Dream House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5BR Waterfront Retreat with Pool, Boat Slips + Dock | Boater’s Dream House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5BR Waterfront Retreat with Pool, Boat Slips + Dock | Boater’s Dream House located?

Located in Holiday Isle, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Harbor Boardwalk are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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5BR Waterfront Retreat with Pool, Boat Slips + Dock | Boater’s Dream House Reviews

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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

8.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

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10/10 Excellent

Kristy P.

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

Truly a boaters paradise

Location was amazing. very short walk to private beach. Bikes were a plus! Just a few recommendations for the next renters: bring blankets, because the comforters are as thin as sheets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

R.B. H.

Destin Week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house couldn't have been better for us. We had plenty of bed rooms and boat parking. The place was clean and well stocked with really nice TV's. The pool was clean and well kept.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great experience!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My group had the best experience staying at Boaters' Dream house. We loved the house and felt that it was very clean. Also, customer service for Destin Pointe Vacation Rentals were super helpful with the questions I had leading up to the trip. All in all I cannot complain! It was good to know from other reviews about the house not offering additional blankets. We brought some and were glad! Great house that I will definitely consider booking again in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

lovely stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay at this property. The rooms were clean, the location was easy to find and close to the beach, and the pool was lovely. There was ample space to sit and sleep and the AC worked well. My only caveats: we wished there were more towels available, as we had to reuse towels for the duration of the stay (more times than we'd like). Also, the pool was super super warm, not very refreshing, although I'm not sure there's anything they could do about that. Overall, I would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jean H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice house but needs some upgrades

Location was great and perfect to bring our boats to travel to Crab Island, but the house is definitely in need of some upgrades. Ceiling fan in upstairs bedroom didn't work, upstairs windows aren't sealed, kitchen drawers off track and dishwasher was questionable. Also some issues with TV remotes in a few of the bedrooms. Pool wasn't cleaned until 2 days after we arrived - - also thought it was strange that there was a 6 person limit on the deck above the boat dock (it was pretty shaky!). We did have great response from property managers when we had an issue with the door code and missing hair dryers.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Leeanne K.

Destin Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We thoroughly enjoyed our time enjoying the beauty Destin has to offer. This home is perfectly nestled in the middle of everything to enjoy. We appreciated being away from the busy Hwy 98 or 30A traffic. It was perfect for our boating needs. Easy walk to the beach and a wonderful pool that we enjoyed with the littles. Appreciated the fences to keep them safe as well. Beautiful cruise to nearby crab island with our boats. Saw a huge sea turtle swimming up the channel from the upper deck while enjoying some cocktails. Very comfy beds and living area. Was hard to leave!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison O.

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

Great stay

Clean great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva G.

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

Great Property!

Great Property, great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

theresa q.

Boaters Dream House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was very clean when we checked in. The propane tank for the grill was empty but the management company was quick to replace it. The house is in a great location, a quite neighborhood and close to the beach access.