The Front Porch | Golf Cart | Heated Community Pool | 2 Game rooms | Free Dolphin Sunset Cruise
About this house rental
** Complimentary VIP Experience Package - Free Golf, Parasailing, Sunset Dolphin Cruise & more activities EVERY day of your stay (Details below). Front Porch is a luxurious villa in The Retreat of Miramar, that lives up to its name with its outstanding outdoor spaces. The first thing that captures guests' attention is the inviting outdoor dining area and the Green Egg charcoal grill station, perfect for enjoyable grill-out meals. Inside, the first floor welcomes guests with a brightly lit living area featuring large windows, comfortable seating, and a wall-mounted smart TV. The fully loaded kitchen boasts high-end stainless-steel appliances, a large pantry, and a spacious dining table for 12. Additionally, the first floor accommodates a King bedroom with a private bathroom and a convenient walk-in laundry room. Moving to the second floor, guests are greeted by a game room equipped with a karaoke stage, arcade games, Shuffleboard, and ample seating. The expansive balcony on this floor offers comfortable couches, lounge chaises, and a dining table, accompanied by an outdoor TV and lush foliage. There's also a coffee/kitchenette station and a second laundry station. The second floor houses two King rooms with private bathrooms and a Queen room with two beds and a private bathroom. The bathrooms vary in layout, with amenities like double sinks, bathtubs, and walk-in showers. On the third floor, guests can enjoy a fully loaded game room with a triple bunk bed, Ping Pong table, foosball coffee table, arcade games, and more. The balcony on this floor features a playhouse for kids, seating for adults, and wall-mounted ring toss games. The third floor also includes a coffee/kitchenette station. ✨ Home Highlights: ✔️ 6-passenger street legal Golf Cart Included ✔️ Large Porch and private grill ✔️ 9 Parking Spaces ✔️ 3-minute ride to the Beach ✔️ Large corner lot ✔️ 2 Game Rooms ✔️ Bunk Room All linens are replaced at every check-out with fresh, clean, soft linens from our in-house laundry facility. 5 King Bedrooms with ensuite bathroom, Double Queen Bedroom with ensuite bathroom, Bunk Room with 4 Built-in beds, 3 Built-in Beds, Full Bathroom, Half Bath; 14 beds (5 Kings, 2 Queens, 7 Twins) 7 Bedrooms, 7.5 Bathrooms, Sleeps 21 🔹 FIRST FLOOR EXPERIENCE: (Sleeps 2) -Large Front Porch with dining for 12 and a Green egg grill -Spacious Living Room -Gourmet Kitchen with seating for 12 -King Bedroom with ensuite bathroom with double sinks, walk-in shower and soaking tub and a separate water closet -Laundry Room -Half Bath 🔹 SECOND FLOOR EXPERIENCE: (Sleeps 8) -Game Room with seating, Karaoke stage, Shuffleboard, and Game Console -Access to the balcony with outdoor seating, lounge chairs and a dining table for 4 -Coffee Station with mini fridge -King Bedroom with ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower -King Bedroom with ensuite bathroom with double sinks, soaking tub, walk-in shower and separate water closet -Double Queen Bedroom with ensuite bathroom walk-in shower -Laundry closet 🔹 THIRD FLOOR EXPERIENCE: (Sleeps 11) -Game Room with Ping Pong Table, Game Console and foosball table and 3 Built-in Bunks -Access to Balcony with outdoor seating -Coffee Station with mini fridge -King Bedroom with ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower -King Bedroom with ensuite bathroom with double sinks, walk-in shower and separate water closet -Bunk Room with 4 Built-in Twin beds -Full Bathroom with shower/tub combo 🌊 BEACH EXPERIENCE: Your vacation house is just a 3-minute golf cart drive with the COMPLIMENTARY six-person street legal golf cart ($175 a day value). Park in the large parking lot by Pompano Joe's beach access. It has an ADA service ramp with restrooms and showers. If you prefer to walk, it is an easy 7-minute walk. Enjoy beautiful sunsets, white sands, happy hour drinks, beach shade/chair rental, parasailing, kayaking, bonfires, and more! Details and links to services provided in your welcome email. 🏘️ RETREAT AT MIRAMAR COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE: Your vacation house is in a private community called the Retreat at Miramar. Guests also have full access to the private retreat pool (Heated starting Nov. 15) and spacious lounge, dining, and grilling pavilion. It's a perfect space for cookouts, with Green Egg charcoal grills (charcoal provided) and for cooling off in the pool, or simply letting the kids splash away while the adults hang out within range of little ones. Watch sports, movies and more on the big screen TV's while you lounge in the comfortable couches under the covered area. Guests are also welcome to fish in the community pond behind the pool area (catch and release). COMMON AREA INCLUDES: • Community pool (7:00 AM to 10:30 PM) (heated starting Nov. 15) • Lounge chairs on pool deck • Multiple covered, cushioned couches • Green Egg charcoal grills with counter space • Large dining tables poolside • Picnic tables pond side • Walking path around pond • Big screen TVs with remotes • Men and Women's bathrooms • Outdoor shower/sand wash off stations • Drinking fountains 🚗 PARKING: The driveway can accommodate up to 9 cars. For additional parking, please use only designated parking spots in the community by the mailboxes. Please do not block streets or sidewalks. ABOUT THE HOST: Our team is onsite daily or just a phone call/text message away from 8 AM to 5 PM six days a week and for emergencies on Sundays or after hours. ✨ ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS: ✔️ High Speed, Reliable Internet for work and/or streaming. ✔️ Hulu+TV in every room with Live and On Demand TV from 65+ top channels including sports, news, and movies. ✔️ Personal greeting & welcome gift from one of our team members during your stay ✔️ Starter packs are provided including toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, dish soap, shampoos, and laundry detergent. Please plan accordingly, purchase additional items at any local store depending on length of stay. ✔️ Additional peace of mind with an included $2,000 accidental damage waiver ($100 deductible). Exclusions apply. ✔️ Additional V.I.P. services are available including babysitting, grocery delivery, local entertainment options, and more. Setup info will be included in your confirmation email. *Guests of record must be age 25+ and stay at the house each night. ** Complimentary VIP Experience Package. Your stay includes 2 free tickets PER activity/excursion for EACH day of your stay. Enjoy all of these every day: (Up to $1,200 Value each day). ~ Parasailing (2 Tickets Per Day) ~ Party Boat Fishing / Deep sea fishing (2 Tickets Per Day) ~ Big Kahuna's Water Park (2 Tickets Per Day) ~ Urban Air Adventure Trampoline park (2 Tickets Per Day) ~ Sunset Dolphin Cruise (2 Tickets Per Day) ~ 3-Hour Crab Island Sandbar Tiki Cruise (2 Tickets Per Day) ~ Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade (2 Tickets Per Day) ~ 4 golf courses including Regatta Bay, Emerald Bay Golf Club, Windswept Dunes, & More. (2 Rounds for each course per Day) ~ Concierge portal for easy setup of kid gear, beach services, chef, grocery delivery, activities, and more! No additional purchase required for tickets. Some are seasonal. No presentation to attend. Our gift to you! Reserve after booking through info in email.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Family friendly
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Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(30 Reviews)
5.0
The condo was a very nice place. Would highly recommend anyone staying there. Anytime we contacted oweners they responded very quickly!
5.0
This house was great for our group of 14. We had 9 adults, a five year old, two three year olds, a 10 month old and a two month old. The kids loved all of the things to play with, and the bunk beds! The golf cart was great. The kitchen was great, with a fridge big enough to stick for our large group. Everyone had a blast with the ping pong table, and the living area on the second floor was so nice for the kids to rest after a busy day at the beach. The kids loved the video games.
We had a few minor issues that were taken care of very quickly. The responsiveness of the team was amazing. One thing I do want to mention is that it seemed as if the floors had not been mopped in a long time. They looked clean, but our feet were black on the bottoms after walking around. And our crawling baby had black hands and knees.
Overall we had a great vacation! We made memories that will last a lifetime.
5.0
Amazing house, location, neighborhood, and company! We love Destin Dreamers
5.0
We had a great time and the house is beautiful! It was in a perfect location and we thoroughly enjoyed the golf cart. Tons of stairs, so if this is an issue for people then this would not be ideal.
5.0
This house was awesome and working with everyone was just the best.
5.0
What a phenomenal house! We had a family reunion with 18 people and this house was exceptional! All the couples and adults had their own room and bathroom. There were tons of things to keep the kids busy. Even though there was a cold snap that kept us indoors for 2 days, we did not kill each other because everyone had their own space with lots of things to do. The heated pool and golf cart were a huge hit with the 9 kids. The kitchen is lovely. Could not be more pleased. Only thing I would recommend is a couple extra blankets and pillows in the closets. Hands down the best vacation house for families!
5.0
We had a great stay. The house is laid out perfect for large family or large group to give everyone space to spread out and enjoy time together. Plenty of activities for the kids at the house. We had a great time and will be back.
5.0
The house was exceptionally clean and smelled great! No big issues at all. We had 17 people and never felt crowded. Loved the big table and t.v. outside, it was a great atmosphere! Would absolutely do it again! I was praised by all My family members for booking such a great place. The neighborhood and houses all around were in good shape and everything felt clean and safe.
5.0
This is our second stay at The Front Porch and we had an amazing time! The space and layout are perfect for one or multiple families. We also appreciated the golf cart and beach chairs, umbrella and toys that are included. The hosts are very responsive and helpful! We'll be back again soon.
5.0
We just stayed at the Front Porch for a week and had an absolutely amazing stay. We loved, all of the amenities that come with the home. The big Front porch/outdoor kitchen area is where we ate several of our meals. We also spent a lot of time on the second floor patio/deck, plenty of seating, television just lends itself to relaxation. They absolutely thought of everything with this house soaker tubs, karaoke stage, huge bunk beds, etc. I highly recommend the Front Porch it will not disappoint. The Destin Dreamer team were also wonderful to work with!
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was beautiful and looked just like the pictures on the site. Will definitely book with Destin Dreamers again when we come back next year..
4.0
We rented 2 homes( front porch & magnolia) and while the service was great, the homes needs attention. There were tons of pillows without pillow cases, bedding needs updated comforters and bedding, the furniture is dingy and needs a deep cleaning. The kitchen amenities were dirty and greasy, house keeeping did not do a good job prior to our arrival. They needcnew house keepers. There was broken furniture, one of the arcades were broken. We had to purchase a mop They need new pots, storage containers. Out of 5 stars i will give it a 3. We rented with another company within the retreat before and it was 5 stars, they no longer own properties in the development. Would we return? Not really sure....
5.0
Completely satisfied! Loved the house and all the amenities. Our family vacation was a success except for the weather but which can’t be controlled. The house was so beautiful it was sad to leave. Can’t wait to visit again.
5.0
Family vacay!
The house was great! It was perfect for our family! The littles loved the house and the adults did as well!
5.0
Perfect for large active families.
Loved all of the bedrooms and outdoor patios. Plenty of king beds and bunk beds. Golf cart was amazing to ride to the beach . Easy access and quick.
5.0
From finding the house to check out was one of the smoothest processes I have ever done. The house fit our needs and more!
The whole family was in awe of the beautiful area and the beach was amazing. Jaytin came to welcome us and brought a really nice welcome box. I was very impressed and was made to feel right at home.
There was only one small negative, and that wasn't anyone's fault but the neighbors next door to us. The men were playing cards, drinking, and (SMOKING) on their back patio after midnight and were so loud I could hear them through our closed bedroom window! I had to put ear plugs in to sleep since we were going to try to leave early. We took seriously the quiet time rule, I wish everyone did.
Everything else about the front porch was definitely luxurious and loved!😍
5.0
Miraculous Miramar Beach
From finding the house to check out was one of the smoothest processes I have ever done. The house fit our needs and more!
The whole family was in awe of the beautiful area and the beach was amazing. Jaytin came to welcome us and brought a really nice welcome box. I was very impressed and was made to feel right at home.
There was only one small negative, and that wasn't anyone's fault but the neighbors next door to us. The men were playing cards, drinking, and (SMOKING) on their back patio after midnight and were so loud I could hear them through our closed bedroom window! I had to put ear plugs in to sleep since we were going to try to leave early. We took seriously the quiet time rule, I wish everyone did.
Everything else about the front porch was definitely luxurious and loved!😍
5.0
Take me back!!
I planned this Getaway for me and My family of 18. I think this house was by far the best home on the property! A nice corner lot with ample parking, the seating on the the front porch literally was a perfect hang out for the adults at night. My father is in a wheelchair so having my parents on the first floor was perfect! It was wheelchair accessible and the grab bars in the shower really helped, not to mention the adjustable mattress. My two year old twins tagged along so we kept a close eye on the stairs because there’s no way to block them from getting to it. I wish there was a pull out crib somewhere. The game room was nothing short of amazing and the beach gear/toys that came with the house made it so much more fun for the kids. I wish we could’ve stayed longer because it was so peaceful and the response to even the slightest concern was handled at lightning speed. The beds were comfortable and we had all the cookware we needed to make cooking a breeze. Don’t even think twice about booking, just go! You won’t regret it!
5.0
Perfect for our wedding party!
My wife and I rented the property to house our wedding party for our beach wedding. The house was minutes away from the beach, and minutes from restaurants and shopping. The complimentary golf cart was an asset. Everyone enjoyed themselves! The propery manager was kind enough to gift us a bottle of wine. They even had tents and chairs for the beach for us to use! The front porch was everything described and more. definitely will be back!
5.0
Loved the house! It was clean and perfect for our extended family vacation of 19!
5.0
Beautiful home with space to enjoy
Often listings look better in the site and not as nice in person but this was quite the opposite. The house was immaculate and had space for a large family to spread out. We had a couple random questions during our stay and they responded immediately. Would definitely stay again.
5.0
Great House!
Loved the house! It was clean and perfect for our extended family vacation of 19!
5.0
Beautiful house and it was perfect for our our large group. Beds are extremely comfortable and we all had our own bathrooms. Kiddos loved all the games throughout the house. Very close to the beach and other attractions. We loved our stay at the Front Porch.
5.0
This house is dope.
5.0
Dope
This house is dope.
5.0
Loved this house!
Beautiful house and it was perfect for our our large group. Beds are extremely comfortable and we all had our own bathrooms. Kiddos loved all the games throughout the house. Very close to the beach and other attractions. We loved our stay at the Front Porch.
5.0
Very suitable
Property is spacious and enough room for our large group. Will definitely recommend and return
4.0
Great Place
Location was right in the middle of area attractions. House was equipped with lots of entertainment items for the rainy days.
5.0
We had a great experience. Super clean property and great location. Golf cart was a plus
5.0
Awesome experience for the short stay we had. Expensive but worth it
We had a great experience. Super clean property and great location. Golf cart was a plus
5.0
The Front Porch- August 2020
The front porch was a beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood with a great pool area and fishing pond. From the moment you walk in you appreciate the time someone spent furnishing and decorating this massive home. From the kitchen, bedrooms, family rooms, bathrooms, balcony and porches, each area was decorated with great taste and not skimped on. Our party had young kids, teenagers. and their parents and we never felt on top of each other as everyone had their space and plenty of things to do. Game rooms were phenomenal! The first floor porch with massive 12 person table and accompanying TV and grill area was utilized nightly and such a bonus.
This home was a short golf cart ride to beach and close to our favorite Destin area restaurant, Pompano Joe’s. One recommendation, rent a second cart to make it easier to get around with your larger group as we did.
We have stayed in Destin area several times. The level of service provided by Destin Dreamers team (Arlen/Jonathan) was at a VIP level daily as they checked in on properties throughout our complex. Though we never had an issue, we appreciated them introducing themselves and being available if needed. I couldn’t recommend a better rental company to work with. We look forward to booking our next trip. Thanks!
4.0
Nice House
The house was beautiful but a little far from beach even though we did have a golf cart which made it easier we had to make several trips to get to the beach since we had 15 people and the beach was a public beach not private so it was crowded and parking spots for the golf cart in the public parking area was a nightmare, the pool was closed for a day and couldn't use it because they put too many chemicals in it. When we did use it it was crowded because 27 houses shared the same pool. The management were very quick to call or text me back when I had a question which was excellent. The makeup towels were an added nuisance since they gave you little black towels to use to take makeup off but they don't leave enough of them for each bathroom, I had to ask for more and they ran out so they had to bring us white ones which we were not suppose to use but now they said we could, so why don't they just bleach the towels after each week which would remove the makeup. There is also a notice saying not to make noise after 10pm but the house next door the people were on the back porch and were very loud way past 10 pm but I didn't complain on them since I didn't want to start trouble. The last thing is the garbage we left it out when we were suppose to on Mon and Thurs well the Thursday wasn't picked up and I called Friday and asked if I had to haul it back to the house since you're not suppose to leave it by the road, I was informed the garbage service missed the neighborhood and they were coming by 7pm on Friday which they never did, when we checked out Sat the garbage still hadn't been picked up. But I must say the house was gorgeous and big enough for everyone to spread out so a plus for the house and the staff was amazing with answering all my questions and keeping me informed
5.0
Large, beautiful house!
I am part of a group of 19 that just returned from “The Front Porch.” This house is brand new, large, and absolutely beautiful! Beds and sofas are very comfortable, and there was plenty of room for our large group to spread out. The property manager, Arlen, was super friendly and helpful. I look forward to renting this house again!
5.0
Wonderful home!
This is a beautiful home with ALL the amenities! Our family enjoyed every moment of our sun and fun-filled vacation. We didn’t want to leave. Looking forward to the next time! Thank you so much!
5.0
Very satisfied customers
The home was wonderful. This was a family gathering for my moms 82nd birthday and it was more than we could have ever hoped for and more. Arlen the property manager did an awesome job of making us feel very welcomed. Thank you .
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Miramar Beach?
The average price for a rental in Miramar Beach is R 4,642 per night. This rental is R 7,938 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Front Porch | Golf Cart | Heated Community Pool | 2 Game rooms | Free Dolphin Sunset Cruise. 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 Front Porch | Golf Cart | Heated Community Pool | 2 Game rooms | Free Dolphin Sunset Cruise. Enjoy the water!
Is The Front Porch | Golf Cart | Heated Community Pool | 2 Game rooms | Free Dolphin Sunset Cruise pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Front Porch | Golf Cart | Heated Community Pool | 2 Game rooms | Free Dolphin Sunset Cruise?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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