Private Pool, Small pets welcome, walk to beach, bikes and golf cart included Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Private Pool, Small pets welcome, walk to beach, bikes and golf cart included pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Private Pool, Small pets welcome, walk to beach, bikes and golf cart included located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Shore at Crystal Beach Park, Miramar Beach, and Henderson Beach State Park. Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

May 31, 2025

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Good times

What a great place to stay. Clean, comfortable, and we appreciated the backyard privacy.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

Jul 5, 2025

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Family vacation

We had a little trouble at check in but it was addressed very quickly. Overall the stay was awesome. They have everything you need for the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Apr 25, 2025

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Crystal Beach Castaways

We loved the house and the location and everything related to our vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

Jun 16, 2025

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Charming and comfortable home that is conveniently located near plenty of shops, restaurants, and the beach. We especially appreciated that the house was stocked with cleaning supplies and spices and that there were numerous bathroom and beach towels at the house. And you will need those towels because you’re going to spend a lot of time enjoying the private pool.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John s.

Jul 25, 2024

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GREAT PLACE

WAS AMAZING

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Apr 6, 2025

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Excellent Property

Despite the weather (cloudy and windy all week), we had a great time. The house was comfortable and clean. The beds were comfy. The pool area was great. There were plenty of beach towels and totes - we didn’t need to bring our own. The cable TV was a bit of a downer as we’ve been streaming for years. Overall, we would stay agin.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenore W.

Feb 24, 2023

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Memories made!

A lovely property in a great location!

Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Sep 17, 2023

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Great stay

Awesome location, beautiful home and Patti was so easy to work with. She checked on us during the stay to make sure everything was going well for us.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Mar 9, 2023

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Lovely Stay at the Castaway

The Castaway is a lovely property. It was our first time in Destin and Crystal Beach is wonderful. The Castaway is clean, great location and the amenities made our stay even better. We loved the backyard and spent many hours relaxing by the pool and on the shaded patio. This place has everything you need and more. Loved the close proximity to the beach.

Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Carmen B.

Apr 8, 2023

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Spring break

Loved the location. Nice layout of property. Loved the pool. Nice and secluded. Clean except lots of dust. Would stay again.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy J., Red Bay Al

Jul 30, 2023

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Perfect for my small dog.

All went good.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Feb 6, 2023

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Clean, relaxing, beautiful, convenient, wonderful!

The check in was very easy. The entire property was beautiful and very clean. We also loved the location being only a couple blocks from the beach and shopping. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. Darwin and Patty are so helpful and friendly and made sure that we had everything we needed. This place is an absolute gem and you will love your stay here.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mathew G.

Apr 3, 2023

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Great place great location

Patty is a great and fast communicator, house was as advertised nice pool, golf cart and bikes are also a great bonus. Beach access is maybe 4 blocks total easy 5 min walk even with kids. The beach access that’s near the house has free parking for golf carts. Thanks for having us and letting us bring the dogs we had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aug 21, 2012

Wonderful stay

This was our first trip to Destin and we are so happy that we chose the Castaway cottage. The house is very nicely decorated in a beachy theme with lots of personal touches. The beds were comfy, the towels are plush, and the cottage was well-equipped with items for the beach and pool. The kitchen was stocked with everything you would need for your stay besides food of course. The distance to the beach is about a quarter of a mile so you could easily walk. The golf cart made going to the beach easy and enjoyable if you were taking chairs and floats. The pool was also a big hit during our stay. The temperature of the pool was refreshing, even though we stayed during August. We loved the Castaway and will return!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Apr 2, 2014

Exceptional cottage! Wonderfully decorated and comfortable!

I was impressed the minute I stepped foot inside the Castaway! No detail was left unturned and I am hard to please! We walked in and there was a lovely gift for me on the master bed. That gift made me feel like I was appreciated and the extra touch was thoughtful. The furniture was comfortable and well maintained, and the decor was fantastic. My kids had a blast roaming the area both by foot and using the pirate golf cart. We walked to the yogurt shop almost every night for a treat, and it took us three minutes! And coffee or smoothies at Camille's was right up the street. The weather wasn't great, but it didn't matter much as I was very comfortable relaxing on the back porch with a good book. The TV's in each bedroom was a good addition. The master bedroom and bath were FANTASTIC. The bed was a little too high (maybe a step stool would help) but very comfortable. I have been coming to Destin for 30 years and this is my most favorite cottage. Many friends stayed in other cottages in the neighborhood and Castaway was by far the nicest. The pool was great, plenty of lounge chairs and an umbrella. The privacy fence was perfect for those who want quiet and seclusion. The added touches make this cottage the perfect spot for anyone looking for comfort, relaxation and fun! Thank you to Diana who was on hand to help with anything we needed. She was great--made us feel very welcome.

10/10 Excellent

Audra S.

May 12, 2025

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Excellent location.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha H.

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

May 25, 2023

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Lovely, relaxing vacation retreat

My husband, Mom, and small dog all stayed at Castaway for 3 week. We had a great time, and we plan on returning. The neighborhood is very quiet. The house is very clean and well stocked (towels, cleaning supplies, pots/pans/utensils). Patty even starts you off with paper towels, napkins, laundry detergent, and toilet paper, and the kitchen is stocked with salt, pepper, oils, and some spices. The master bedroom/bathroom has recently been remodeled, and it is lovely. We had comfortable beds and good water pressure (which is important for someone with long hair like me). We were greeted by a brand new, full size washer and dryer. The pool is fabulous, and we enjoyed swimming every day. You can walk to the beach from the cottage, but there is also golf cart parking right by Camille's restaurant. We enjoyed walking the beach every evening. The cottage is in the middle of everything - you can walk to Publix along with drugstores, restaurants, nail salons, etc. I saw another reviewer mention dust. The house was very clean when we arrived. There was a little dust here and there, but you should have seen the highly rated, brand name hotels we stayed at during our drive to and from Destin - dirty bathrooms, no housekeeping service, torn and stained towels. Hotels are not what they used to be before Covid, and Patty's cottage is fabulous, clean, and quiet retreat. We had such a good time we didn't want to leave. Thank you Patty!

Stayed 22 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack N.

Sep 7, 2022

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A great place

This was an excellent place to go for a group of 4 people. With the golf cart, the beach is literally 2 minutes away and the private pool is a very, very nice bonus. Also, don’t bother bringing any kitchen items, including spices because the kitchen is very well stocked. Our dogs were also able to come with us, so overall a great place to stay in Destin

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Omaira M.

Oct 21, 2021

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Your private oasis home away from home!

CastAway Cottages was beyond our expectations! We were blown away by the detailed decor and we loved the volcano scent throughout the entire cottage. They have everything you need which was the first for us to ever see. The pictures don't do CastAway Cottage justice! The private pool was amazing and we loved the 10ft. fences for privacy and the grill, beach chairs, seashore fountain, patio, and palm trees was a plus. The buggy was alot of fun to get around town and was great use of transportation. Patricia accommodated our pups and they had so much room to relax in. Even our Uncle loved Castaway. Thank you for the hospitality. :)

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie A., Knoxville. TN

Aug 19, 2021

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Just What We Needed

This home was just what our family needed ans just the right size for our family. Our twenager and pre-teen each had their own space. The living space is comfortable and super functional, kitchen is well appointed, the house is well decorated and inviting. We took our coffee on the front porch every morning and really enjoyed the pool and covered back porch every afternoon. It was extremely relaxing. The golf cart made going to the beach and some of the nearby restaurants very convenient and there is something about moving around in a golf cart that just really makes you feel like vacation. Hosts were great, great communication prior to arrival. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

TERESA C., APOLLO BEACH

Aug 11, 2021

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Great location!

Everything was great. The location was unbeatable- in a nice neighborhood, close to the beach. The price was reasonable. New appliances, comfortable beds, clean linens, ample furnishings, plenty of beach towels, dishes, etc. Having the washer and dryer was a huge plus. The pool was fantastic! I gave it an overall 4 star because the bathrooms, particularly the tub/showers, really need to be updated. I would recommend it to my friends / family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 1, 2019

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We keep coming back for more!

This was our third stay at Castaway Cottage. We believe this was the best trip so far!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Aug 18, 2018

Loved the cottage!

Pool was great. So handy to have the golf cart, bikes, towels, and beach chairs! Very close to everything....would highly recommend staying at the Castaway Cottage!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Jul 12, 2018

We loved it. The cottage was wonderful! The location was perfect!

The cottage was perfect! It had everything we needed. The cottage was perfectly located. Close to everything. The use of the golf cart made travel so much easier. Kids loved the pool. We felt at home in this wonderful cottage.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

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