House in Destin, FL
26 guests · 8 bedrooms · 8 baths
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About this house rental
Diamond in the Dunes - Vacation Rental in Dunes of Destin
Formerly known as Semi-True Story
Favorite Features:
- Oceanfront
- Pool (Heat Available)
- Spa Tub
- Private Beach Access
- Elevator
- 4 Bikes Included
- 2 Sets of Beach Service Included
More About Diamond in the Dunes:
Diamond in the Dunes is a gorgeous, Gulf-front home in Dunes of Destin. This home features beautiful Gulf views with a private pool and beach access for guests to enjoy their vacation with easy access to all of their favorite activities. Upon entering the main floor, guests will be greeted by a spiral staircase and the main area of the home, complete with an elevator for easy access to three floors. Beautiful white walls, updated finishes, LVP floors, and exposed beams create a clean and modern atmosphere. Gather in the living room and enjoy a movie with the family while enjoying the Gulf view from the sliding glass doors that lead to the balcony. The open floor plan of this area is perfect for the family to be together while eating meals or relaxing in the living room. The extravagant kitchen features floating shelves, top-of-the-line commercial appliances, two dishwashers, and a spacious pantry. The entire family can gather around the large dining room table next to windows with beautiful views. Step onto the balcony to experience unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico through seamless glass railings. Also on the balcony, guests can access the pool area from a spiral staircase that leads to the pool deck.
The entire lower floor of the home consists of an enormous and unique bunk room with three built-in queen-over-queen-over-queen bunk beds. Two sofas accommodate this space around a large flat-screen TV. There are two bathrooms in this large space, each with two standalone, custom showers. Just off of the bunk area is a queen bedroom and a laundry room. Step onto the pool deck and splash into some fun in this stunning private pool with a built-in spa tub! Guests can also access the beach via private beach access.
Upon entering the third floor, guests are welcomed to a common area with a bar complete with floating shelves, a mini-fridge, and a coffee and wine area with a bar table. Two Gulf-front bedrooms, each with a private bath and a walk-in closet, are located on this floor. The master suite boasts beautiful Gulf views with private access to the balcony. The private bathroom has been completely upgraded with a large standalone shower, a separate tub, and a dual-sink vanity. Step onto the balcony where you can see the water through the seamless glass railings while you enjoy a hot cup of coffee. The secondary master is right next door and features a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and private access to the Gulf-front balcony.
The fourth floor is home to four more bedrooms to accommodate your guests. Two of the bedrooms are furnished with king beds and provide guests with a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The other two bedrooms include king beds and private bathrooms as well as lovely views of the Gulf through the balcony doors and windows.
Diamond in the Dunes was renovated to meet the needs of all different types of travelers. Whether you are hosting a family reunion, a wedding, or a corporate retreat, this home is sure to make your vacation unique and memorable. Splash around in the large private pool and spa tub or relax on any of the balconies and enjoy unobstructed views of the Gulf and make memories that are sure to last a lifetime.
This home is located in the beautiful community of Dunes of Destin and is within walking distance to shopping and dining options in Destin including The Pancake Factory, Target, Winn-Dixie, Hungry Howie's, and more!
**Weddings are allowed at the property but not on the beach.
Sleeping Arrangements:
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1: King Bed.
Bedroom 2: 2 Queen over Queen over Queen Bunks.
SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower.
Shared Balcony & Gulf View.
Bedroom 4: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower & Soaking Tub.
Shared Balcony & Gulf View.
THIRD FLOOR
Bedroom 5: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower.
Bedroom 6: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower.
Bedroom 7: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower Tub Combo.
Shared Balcony & Gulf View.
Bedroom 8: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower Tub Combo.
Shared Balcony & Gulf View.
Formerly known as Semi-True Story
Favorite Features:
- Oceanfront
- Pool (Heat Available)
- Spa Tub
- Private Beach Access
- Elevator
- 4 Bikes Included
- 2 Sets of Beach Service Included
More About Diamond in the Dunes:
Diamond in the Dunes is a gorgeous, Gulf-front home in Dunes of Destin. This home features beautiful Gulf views with a private pool and beach access for guests to enjoy their vacation with easy access to all of their favorite activities. Upon entering the main floor, guests will be greeted by a spiral staircase and the main area of the home, complete with an elevator for easy access to three floors. Beautiful white walls, updated finishes, LVP floors, and exposed beams create a clean and modern atmosphere. Gather in the living room and enjoy a movie with the family while enjoying the Gulf view from the sliding glass doors that lead to the balcony. The open floor plan of this area is perfect for the family to be together while eating meals or relaxing in the living room. The extravagant kitchen features floating shelves, top-of-the-line commercial appliances, two dishwashers, and a spacious pantry. The entire family can gather around the large dining room table next to windows with beautiful views. Step onto the balcony to experience unobstructed views of the Gulf of Mexico through seamless glass railings. Also on the balcony, guests can access the pool area from a spiral staircase that leads to the pool deck.
The entire lower floor of the home consists of an enormous and unique bunk room with three built-in queen-over-queen-over-queen bunk beds. Two sofas accommodate this space around a large flat-screen TV. There are two bathrooms in this large space, each with two standalone, custom showers. Just off of the bunk area is a queen bedroom and a laundry room. Step onto the pool deck and splash into some fun in this stunning private pool with a built-in spa tub! Guests can also access the beach via private beach access.
Upon entering the third floor, guests are welcomed to a common area with a bar complete with floating shelves, a mini-fridge, and a coffee and wine area with a bar table. Two Gulf-front bedrooms, each with a private bath and a walk-in closet, are located on this floor. The master suite boasts beautiful Gulf views with private access to the balcony. The private bathroom has been completely upgraded with a large standalone shower, a separate tub, and a dual-sink vanity. Step onto the balcony where you can see the water through the seamless glass railings while you enjoy a hot cup of coffee. The secondary master is right next door and features a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and private access to the Gulf-front balcony.
The fourth floor is home to four more bedrooms to accommodate your guests. Two of the bedrooms are furnished with king beds and provide guests with a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The other two bedrooms include king beds and private bathrooms as well as lovely views of the Gulf through the balcony doors and windows.
Diamond in the Dunes was renovated to meet the needs of all different types of travelers. Whether you are hosting a family reunion, a wedding, or a corporate retreat, this home is sure to make your vacation unique and memorable. Splash around in the large private pool and spa tub or relax on any of the balconies and enjoy unobstructed views of the Gulf and make memories that are sure to last a lifetime.
This home is located in the beautiful community of Dunes of Destin and is within walking distance to shopping and dining options in Destin including The Pancake Factory, Target, Winn-Dixie, Hungry Howie's, and more!
**Weddings are allowed at the property but not on the beach.
Sleeping Arrangements:
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1: King Bed.
Bedroom 2: 2 Queen over Queen over Queen Bunks.
SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower.
Shared Balcony & Gulf View.
Bedroom 4: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower & Soaking Tub.
Shared Balcony & Gulf View.
THIRD FLOOR
Bedroom 5: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower.
Bedroom 6: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower.
Bedroom 7: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower Tub Combo.
Shared Balcony & Gulf View.
Bedroom 8: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower Tub Combo.
Shared Balcony & Gulf View.
Amenities at Diamond in the Dunes - Huge Beachfront Vacation Home with Large Pool Area & Ocean Views
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Destin, FL
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2025
Gorgeous home. Elevator malfunctioned and property staff promptly came to fix it. The backyard turf area has about a 2 ft drop and isn’t level for use. Neighbors are locals, not friendly whatsoever and called police about noise even though noise ordinance isn’t in effect until 10PM.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2025
Our friends and family loved our stay in Destin in this beautiful home. Loved that it had 3 washer/dryer sets, sand shower near the boardwalk to rinse out sandy feet and a beautiful pool to relax in. Had a few minor issues, but the property manager saw to them quickly. Would definitely stay again!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2024
Excellent property with all amenties included (suite bedrooms, fabulous bunk room, private pool, elevator, easy private beach access, beautiful living quarters, quality appliances/housewares, etc.). We would stay here again for any family Destin vacations.
6 / 10Average·Jan 2026
The house was good - great set up of rooms and bathrooms for a large family of adult kids. For the price there were little annoyances - drip coffee maker didnt work, balcony door was dragging and very difficult to open, you needed to bring your own beach towels. All tolerable but the worst was we’d paid extra to have the pool and spa heated. When we arrived the pool was still being cleaned and it was only marginally done. I asked if the heat had been turned on and he was super rude and said “no, I need to get an email to turn it on.” I asked if he would call or check his email because I’d paid months ago to have it heated. He said “no I needed to call the agency about it.” Which I did and while I was waiting for a response he left! And didn’t heat the pool! The pool didn’t get turned on until the following day and then took a day to heat up to be useable. The spa is connected to the pool and wasn’t hot enough to use either. So for 3 days we couldn’t use any of them and these were the 3 days we had all kids. One of the reason we chose this house was for the pool and spa and we didn’t get it’s use. So don’t rent this house if you want a heated pool and spa the entire time. You’ll pay for a week but not get its use and the pool person was SO rude and agency not helpful. They told me that the spa doesn’t get that hot because it’s connected to the pool and not a “hot tub” but that’s ridiculous as I have both in LA at our house and the spa can be heated to 102.
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9.6Outstanding
(17 Ratings)
"Gorgeous home. Elevator malfunctioned and property staff promptly came to fix it. The backyard turf area has about a 2 ft drop and isn’t level for use. Neighbors are locals, not friendly whatsoever an..."
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