House in Destin, FL
15 guests · 6 bedrooms · 4 baths
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About this house rental
Top Reasons to Book this Fabulous Home:
* Newly renovated
* Open Concept Kitchen - Two Balconies
* Free Seasonal Beach Trolley
* Neighborhood is a few blocks to Crystal Beach
* Gated neighborhood, Huge Lagoon Pool (seasonally heated), Hot tub
* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below
* Destin Commons is right across Hwy 98!
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
This fabulous home in Villages of Crystal Beach features a spacious open floor plan, coastal decor, a fully equipped kitchen with a large dining table, and two gorgeous balconies. With newly updated flooring, fresh paint, and new decor, Serenity is a 6BR/4BA house that sleeps up to 15 guests. There is a King bedroom on the first floor, as well as a King Master suite on the 2nd floor with newly upgraded furniture! Additionally, there are two queen bedrooms, a bunk room, and a bedroom with two twin beds. This magnificent house also has a full-size laundry room with a washer/dryer, parking spots in the driveway, as well as additional overflow parking nearby. This luxurious community is about 900 yds from Crystal Beach and includes a complimentary seasonal trolley service to take you to and from the Gulf. Enjoy your next vacation getaway at Serenity!
*This property is not available to adults Under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*
*We LOVE Snowbirds! Newly reduced rates through February 2025!!*
Snowbird Season runs November thru February. For a quote, select an arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and a departure date (must be the 1st day of a subsequent month). Contact us for alternate date requests and further assistance! All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee.
2026 Pool heating schedule: March 1-April 26, 2026; Thanksgiving week; Christmas week; New Years week.
HOA-provided Trolley Schedule 2026: March 1-April 26, 2026; Memorial Day weekend through Oct. 31.
The Bed Setup:
1st Floor
Guest Bedroom: King Bed
2nd Floor
Master Bedroom: King Bed + Twin Sleeper Sofa
Guest Bedroom: Two Twin Beds
Bunk Room: Twin Bunk Bed + Twin Trundle
3rd Floor
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed + Twin Sleeper Sofa
Villages of Crystal Beach is an exclusive, gated community only a few blocks from the beautiful blue waters and white sandy beaches of Destin. You can make the walk on foot or hop on the free seasonal trolley service (Memorial Day through Labor Day): they will even pick you up at the house and drop you off right at the beach! The pool area at Villages of Crystal Beach is a vacation must! The lagoon style zero entry pool is 30,000 square feet of gorgeous, sparkling clear water. There is a spa, tropical landscaping, and plenty of seating areas. It also has surround sound, a flat screen TV, and a grilling area to help you relax and unwind.
Please note that there are parking restrictions within the Villages of Crystal Beach. There are two parking spaces available in the driveway of the home. Trailers, RV's, boats, golf carts, and motorcycles are not allowed within the community gates; alternate parking arrangements will need to be made for these items.
Area Attractions:
There are wonderful shops and restaurants close by and great attractions such as golf courses, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park, boating, fishing, and water-sports!
Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also, for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest! Destin Commons also has a mini-train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters and Bass Pro Shop.
If you are near Miramar Beach, the snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Dolphin Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 685 feet straight out from the Miramar Regional Public Beach access (by Pompano Joe's), it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!
* Newly renovated
* Open Concept Kitchen - Two Balconies
* Free Seasonal Beach Trolley
* Neighborhood is a few blocks to Crystal Beach
* Gated neighborhood, Huge Lagoon Pool (seasonally heated), Hot tub
* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below
* Destin Commons is right across Hwy 98!
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
This fabulous home in Villages of Crystal Beach features a spacious open floor plan, coastal decor, a fully equipped kitchen with a large dining table, and two gorgeous balconies. With newly updated flooring, fresh paint, and new decor, Serenity is a 6BR/4BA house that sleeps up to 15 guests. There is a King bedroom on the first floor, as well as a King Master suite on the 2nd floor with newly upgraded furniture! Additionally, there are two queen bedrooms, a bunk room, and a bedroom with two twin beds. This magnificent house also has a full-size laundry room with a washer/dryer, parking spots in the driveway, as well as additional overflow parking nearby. This luxurious community is about 900 yds from Crystal Beach and includes a complimentary seasonal trolley service to take you to and from the Gulf. Enjoy your next vacation getaway at Serenity!
*This property is not available to adults Under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*
*We LOVE Snowbirds! Newly reduced rates through February 2025!!*
Snowbird Season runs November thru February. For a quote, select an arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and a departure date (must be the 1st day of a subsequent month). Contact us for alternate date requests and further assistance! All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee.
2026 Pool heating schedule: March 1-April 26, 2026; Thanksgiving week; Christmas week; New Years week.
HOA-provided Trolley Schedule 2026: March 1-April 26, 2026; Memorial Day weekend through Oct. 31.
The Bed Setup:
1st Floor
Guest Bedroom: King Bed
2nd Floor
Master Bedroom: King Bed + Twin Sleeper Sofa
Guest Bedroom: Two Twin Beds
Bunk Room: Twin Bunk Bed + Twin Trundle
3rd Floor
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed + Twin Sleeper Sofa
Villages of Crystal Beach is an exclusive, gated community only a few blocks from the beautiful blue waters and white sandy beaches of Destin. You can make the walk on foot or hop on the free seasonal trolley service (Memorial Day through Labor Day): they will even pick you up at the house and drop you off right at the beach! The pool area at Villages of Crystal Beach is a vacation must! The lagoon style zero entry pool is 30,000 square feet of gorgeous, sparkling clear water. There is a spa, tropical landscaping, and plenty of seating areas. It also has surround sound, a flat screen TV, and a grilling area to help you relax and unwind.
Please note that there are parking restrictions within the Villages of Crystal Beach. There are two parking spaces available in the driveway of the home. Trailers, RV's, boats, golf carts, and motorcycles are not allowed within the community gates; alternate parking arrangements will need to be made for these items.
Area Attractions:
There are wonderful shops and restaurants close by and great attractions such as golf courses, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park, boating, fishing, and water-sports!
Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also, for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest! Destin Commons also has a mini-train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters and Bass Pro Shop.
If you are near Miramar Beach, the snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Dolphin Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 685 feet straight out from the Miramar Regional Public Beach access (by Pompano Joe's), it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!
Amenities at 🚨Steps to Beach-FAB Lagoon Pool-Hot Tub-Beach Trolley-6BR Serenity
Non-smoking
Family friendly
Map of Destin, FL
Ratings and reviews
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2025
Destin was a great location for a family trip!! The beach was beautiful but the area the shuttle drops you off at is very small so you have to get there early to set up unless you want to be packed in like sardines. The other alternative is walking half a mile either way with all your gear due to the roped off areas that belong to hotel guests. The house was nice but it is 3 stories. One of the queen beds upstairs was broken the entire time and we kept having to fix it. The king bed on the 2nd floor and the queen bed with the pullout chair on the top were comfortable, other than that all the beds were hard and uncomfortable. The king bedroom on the main floor was very hot the entire week. We had a box fan that we used trying to circulate air.The ac unit upstairs quit working (management was very responsive getting someone out to take a look and fix the issue which was great). The fridge had an ice maker that would not make ice regularly so we had to buy multiple bags of ice. The propane grill did not work correctly so we had to go buy a small charcoal grill quickly to finish grilling (midway through cooking). The pool was nice. Make sure you keep up with the wristbands. Apparently they charge you 50 if you lose one. The beach is not steps away, it is a 10 minute walk which is fine and they have the shuttle running from 10-4:15 for pick up and drop off which was nice. Overall decent stay but house could be cleaner.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2024
We had everything we needed to cook for a group of 12 and had all the basic necessities during our stay. The house was walking distance from the beach.
8 / 10Excellent·Mar 2024
The parking details states 3 cars plus 1 additional and the house only has parking comfortable for 2 cars. No oven mitts in the kitchen which was odd. Inconsistent warm water in showers. Overall the place was as described with small issues. Nice, kid friendly neighborhood with short walk to beach. Nice pool.
6 / 10Average·Jul 2021
The door code was given to me at 4pm. We were hanging nearby at Lulu's so we loaded everyone up and headed to the house. Upon arrival we found the house had not been cleaned and was degusting from the previous renters, even though Real Joy had sent me the door code. After several calls to the property management "Real Joy" the cleaning crew shoed up and told us it would be 2 to 3 hours before the house would be ready. I called Real Joy and told them this was unacceptable and they sent a 2nd cleaning crew and offered me a $150 restaurant voucher. The cleaning crew finished in 1-1/2 hours and we started moving in the house but the house was not 100% clean. My wife finished touching up the house where the maids did not clean good. I had to call the Real Joy number everyday to get my Vouchers and everyday I was promised a manager would contact me but I never heard from anyone. On the last night I was going to be in town and young man showed up at 5:30pm and handed me 2 gift cards totaling $150. The house needs maintenance very bad. The carpets in the bedrooms is stained and extremely dirty. The couch is dirty and wore out. There are barely any pots in the kitchen for cooking, so if you have a large family I suggest you bring your own. The landscaping outside has not be trimmed in some time and is overgrown. Parking is an issue and if you park in the street to unload your car the parking police will come around while you are unloading and tell you to move. We barely got 3 cars in the driveway and had to park the others about 2 miles away at the Shopping Center because the overflow is constantly full. The photos online make this house look way larger than it is
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Top rated by guests
8.4Excellent
(32 Ratings)
"We had everything we needed to cook for a group of 12 and had all the basic necessities during our stay. The house was walking distance from the beach."
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