'The Great Escape'...Private Pool...Beach cottage...Steps to Beach!
About this house rental
Newly renovated! Our charming Destin Florida Vacation Home is a three-bedroom cottage located in Destin's Crystal Beach community. We just installed brand new Luxury vinyl planks throughout our home and updated our kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless appliances. Conveniently located just one and one-half blocks from the pristine Emerald Coast beach. It is an easy walk and there are no busy streets to cross. With 20-foot high vaulted ceilings and a retractable wall of glass overlooking our private pool, our home allows the outside to become part of your everyday living environment. Every room contains a ceiling fan and a 6-foot privacy fence surrounds the pool. Children and families are welcome. You have this darling home, private pool and grassy play area all to yourself. Named “The Great Escape”, you will find this vacation home to be a wonderful retreat for families and/or couples. The contemporary decor and open floor plan allow you to relax in the comfort of our vacation home. The location is convenient to Destin Commons, the Fort Walton Airport, Big Kahuna Water Theme Park, and numerous restaurants and cafes within walking distance - including our favorite ice cream place- The Marble Slab.. This absolutely perfect vacation home comes with a king bed in the primary suite, a king size bed in the second bedroom and 2 sets of twin bunk beds in the third bedroom, which is perfectly suited for children! You will find the kitchen is equipped with everything you need and all the comforts of home. The floor plan is open and airy, with a spacious feeling. Don’t forget about your private pool and patio area complete with gas grill and patio table and chairs and lounge chairs. It's a wonderful escape from the beach. But, the Destin Florida beaches are the BEST!!! Your wonderful vacation can start with a day with shopping or golf, hit the beach or sit by the pool, you can complete your day with a fabulous meal. Whether you are in the mood to dress up and go out, or grill out by the pool, it is your choice. Our home is centrally located to a wide-range of activities for all ages. We are confident you will enjoy your 'Great Escape' Destin vacation as much as we do! Keywords: Home
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Destin, FL
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for pets
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
$$$$
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(80 Reviews)
5.0
The property was a perfect size for our family with elder adults.. also being able to allow our 2 dogs was amazing. The pool and yard was perfect size. Neighborhood was quite and not busy which made it fanatic. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
The house is very well kept and has nearly anything you will need. We enjoyed the pool tremendously
4.0
We enjoyed our stay here. The location is great for being close to stores, the mall, and the beach. Quiet neighborhood. We came here a long time ago and enjoyed returning.
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at The Great Escape! The house was very spacious and cleaned very well. We loved the pool in the backyard. It was close to town, but also not too far from the beach. We would love to come back one day!
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Great Escape. The home was clean and well stocked. Very close to the beach, shopping and restaurants. Quiet neighborhood. We will be back!!
5.0
Me and my family (teenagers and grandma) stayed for 5 days and it was truly the best vacation ever. The house was so peaceful and you could feel the love the owners put into it. It was perfect. The pool was wonderful, the beds slept great, the walk to the beach was so relaxing and short... there was so much room for us. And everything was so close...I could go on and on but everything was wonderful. It was much needed R&R and we honestly didn't want to leave.
The beach is really the only thing that was crazy. Most of the beach is private for the condominiums and the small public area was packed, but it wasn't something that would make me not come back... the house made the vacation. Thank you to the owners for having us. ❤️
5.0
Our 4th trip to the Great Escape. Our go to for a relaxing retreat
5.0
From the location to the house to the pool, everything was fantastic. The host was very prompt with answering questions and was also very accommodating. If you are looking for a great neighborhood to stay while in Destin, this house is for you. You will love staying here as we did!
5.0
The house is somewhat dated in the kitchen & bathrooms. However the location and the pool were perfect.
We have 2 small dogs so the fenced in back yard was perfect.
Kitchen & pantry well stocked so we made almost every meal ourselves.
Close proximity to Publix, Starbucks and Whole Foods.
Beach is block away and was stunning.
Properly management extremely responsive and timely.
We will definitely be back !!
5.0
This house was very clean and cozy. The pool was perfect for being in the water since we missed the crystal waters at the beach.
5.0
The house was exactly what we needed! Great size and GREAT location. A super quick drive to shops & restaurants and just a quick walk to the beach. The home was equipped with what we needed & the private pool in the back yard was a nice treat. The hosts were friendly & communicative. We would definitely recommend!
4.0
Was texted by property mgr that people were coming in on Tuesday to replace handle of sliding door. Company came in with boxes of blinds to replace. I said the msg I got said you were replacing handle. Never hear back on this! Told mgr Monday the queen bedroom the wheels on the bed were cracked and response was thanks for letting me know (never fixed). Thursday morning reached out saying microwave died never received a response!
5.0
Its a very nice home ..love the pool and fenced in back yard
4.0
Overall we had a good trip and a nice stay. My family has rented 6 beach rentals in different cities so I feel like we are "experienced" renters.
Positives:
The house is bright, sunny, and private. Beds were comfy. The backyard is its best selling point. The pool isn't huge, but it didn't hinder our fun. The location of the house is great for all shopping and restaurants.
A few things out of anyone's control - helicopter tours are constant so loud helicopters fly over nearly every 10-15 minutes. Also, the house next door was under construction so there was a lot of hammering and people walking by the house all day. There's lots of beachfront hotels and you have to walk pretty far down the beach to get to a place that isn't private and blocked off.
Negatives:
1) I inquired whether or not there were more toilet paper rolls in the house. Property manager said something to the effect of this is not a hotel and you have to provide your own. I thought this response was a little rude when a simple, you need to provide your own would have sufficed. This is the first rental we have been in where toilet paper wasn't provided for the week. People come from out of town and often shop for these types of trips in advance to avoid having to shop upon arrival. I think it would be nice to be made aware in advance that you only get a starter kit of things like toilet paper (2), paper towels (1), and kitchen trash bags (1). For the price of the rental, I'm genuinely shocked something as inexpensive as toilet paper wasn't provided.
2) Only one key to the house was provided. This is insufficient when the house sleeps so many people. It is conceivable that multiple families are staying and not everybody is doing the same things at the same time. Something like a Ring device with a key code would be more convenient.
3) Beach towels were provided, but we were often doing laundry because we swam all day and towels stayed wet. A prior Ormond beach rental had something like 20-30 towels for the same size house. This is extremely high and I'm certainly not expecting that, but I think more than what was there would have been nice.
4) The kitchen was lacking a few random things that we needed. I would have liked a whisk and oven mitts instead of pot holders. Not enough microwave safe cookware was provided and I burned myself taking a ceramic plate out of the microwave.
5) Binder didn't provide enough info on how how to use amenities (tv, list of channels)
5.0
Second stay…no regrets
We had two families stay here for a softball tournament. Perfect spot! A beautiful, clean home in a perfect location. Owner and pool guy were very easy to contact, and were able to help us in a timely manner. Would definitely stay again!
4.0
This is the second time we have stayed at this property and really like the location and amenities. We would like to see some updates to the inside for the price.
4.0
Great week for vacation
This is the second time we have stayed at this property and really like the location and amenities. We would like to see some updates to the inside for the price.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay so much we only ate out one time. We decided to stay at the property and enjoy the pool. Everything is so close that if you want you can walk. We definitely will book our next trip to Destin with Nancy and David. The response time to questions we had was very quick, from both of them. It was also nice to be able to bring our pet with us. She had a great time running around trying to catch the little lizards. But she just wasn't quick enough.
10.0
We enjoyed our stay so much we only ate out one time. We decided to stay at the property and enjoy the pool. Everything is so close that if you want you can walk. We definitely will book our next trip to Destin with Nancy and David. The response time to questions we had was very quick, from both of them. It was also nice to be able to bring our pet with us. She had a great time running around trying to catch the little lizards. But she just wasn't quick enough.
5.0
Relaxing stay
We enjoyed our stay so much we only ate out one time. We decided to stay at the property and enjoy the pool. Everything is so close that if you want you can walk. We definitely will book our next trip to Destin with Nancy and David. The response time to questions we had was very quick, from both of them. It was also nice to be able to bring our pet with us. She had a great time running around trying to catch the little lizards. But she just wasn't quick enough.
5.0
Really enjoyed this home- relaxed under the palm trees in the backyard while swimming in the heated pool. Mere minutes walking to stunning white sand beaches with turquoise water. Instant access to plenty of restaurants and shopping, too.
5.0
Great Beach Getaway!
Really enjoyed this home- relaxed under the palm trees in the backyard while swimming in the heated pool. Mere minutes walking to stunning white sand beaches with turquoise water. Instant access to plenty of restaurants and shopping, too.
5.0
Our family of four really enjoyed this home!
We have two boys 13 & 12, I was worried that the pool would be to small but they loved it. My husband and I enjoyed it as well! We did not think we would need a golf cart, however, day one we realized that it was a farther walk to the beach than anticipated so we ended up renting a golf cart. Plus it was fun to ride to all the shops! Overall we had a great time , wonderful home , beautiful beach, so many great memories. We just praise God for his many wonderful works and this beach is one of them 🤗
5.0
The house was much bigger than the pictures suggested which was a great surprise! We had everything we needed. The pool is small but the kids loved it! Everyone was super responsive. Highly recommend!
5.0
Great Home away from Home
Our family of four really enjoyed this home!
We have two boys 13 & 12, I was worried that the pool would be to small but they loved it. My husband and I enjoyed it as well! We did not think we would need a golf cart, however, day one we realized that it was a farther walk to the beach than anticipated so we ended up renting a golf cart. Plus it was fun to ride to all the shops! Overall we had a great time , wonderful home , beautiful beach, so many great memories. We just praise God for his many wonderful works and this beach is one of them 🤗
5.0
Great place!
The house was much bigger than the pictures suggested which was a great surprise! We had everything we needed. The pool is small but the kids loved it! Everyone was super responsive. Highly recommend!
5.0
You won’t be disappointed with this house. Lots of room and the pool is perfect. We stayed at this house year before last and liked it so much we came back and stayed this year.
5.0
Our 2nd year staying t this property and it was as good as the first. Great house, clean, great neighborhood. Loved our stay.
5.0
This was our second time staying at this wonderful house.
You won’t be disappointed with this house. Lots of room and the pool is perfect. We stayed at this house year before last and liked it so much we came back and stayed this year.
5.0
Great Stay
Our 2nd year staying t this property and it was as good as the first. Great house, clean, great neighborhood. Loved our stay.
5.0
Great for our family with 2 young kids and our dog. We would stay here again and hopefully we will. Clean, great layout and the backyard is fantastic with the pool!
4.0
We had an amazing stay amazing stay, however shortly after arriving at the house, we realized the air conditioning had gone out, but the property manager David was quick to get the air back on for us. The neighbors air conditioner was also squeaky at times, so was abit annoying. The location is great, it's an easy short walk to the beach just down the street and is in a pleasant neighborhood. Overall we had a great time.
5.0
We loved staying here, the pictures do not do this house justice. The back yard and pool were great! We had our dog and he loved hanging out in the back yard with us. Nancy was fantastic to work with, responded very prompt. I would defiantly stay here again.
Thanks,
Maria Puentes
5.0
House was perfectly located for a short walk to the beach in a quite neighborhood.
Great for our family with 2 young kids and our dog. We would stay here again and hopefully we will. Clean, great layout and the backyard is fantastic with the pool!
4.0
Beautiful house
We had an amazing stay amazing stay, however shortly after arriving at the house, we realized the air conditioning had gone out, but the property manager David was quick to get the air back on for us. The neighbors air conditioner was also squeaky at times, so was abit annoying. The location is great, it's an easy short walk to the beach just down the street and is in a pleasant neighborhood. Overall we had a great time.
5.0
Beautiful beach house. Super clean and open.
We loved staying here, the pictures do not do this house justice. The back yard and pool were great! We had our dog and he loved hanging out in the back yard with us. Nancy was fantastic to work with, responded very prompt. I would defiantly stay here again.
Thanks,
Maria Puentes
5.0
House is well located to beach and shops/restaurants/shopping. Nice one floor layout works for a small family or couple.
5.0
Stay in Destin
House is well located to beach and shops/restaurants/shopping. Nice one floor layout works for a small family or couple.
5.0
Our family and dogs stayed for Thanksgiving week and we really enjoyed our stay! All the comforts of home and so close to the beach. We enjoyed walking our dogs every morning in the beautiful neighborhood. Thanks so much for a great stay! We would definitely return and use again!
5.0
Great stay!!
Our family and dogs stayed for Thanksgiving week and we really enjoyed our stay! All the comforts of home and so close to the beach. We enjoyed walking our dogs every morning in the beautiful neighborhood. Thanks so much for a great stay! We would definitely return and use again!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Destin?
The average price for a rental in Destin is $429 per night. This rental is $146 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 'The Great Escape'...Private Pool...Beach cottage...Steps to Beach!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at 'The Great Escape'...Private Pool...Beach cottage...Steps to Beach!. Enjoy the water!
Is 'The Great Escape'...Private Pool...Beach cottage...Steps to Beach! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at 'The Great Escape'...Private Pool...Beach cottage...Steps to Beach!?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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