We could not have asked for a better host or property. It was perfect for our family. The pool is incredible, just beautiful. We also very much enjoyed the screened in lanai. If you have kids then her game room was so well stocked with board games and fooz ball. There were tons of beach toys chairs and towels. We even worked a jigsaw puzzle. All the beds were comfortable. We had car troubles while we were there and Jan was so helpful with that. And definitely rent the golf cart. It was perfect for riding to the beach and close restaurants. We can’t wait to book again!!

Info provided by Jan was perfect and very helpful. The place was clean and in working order. The pool was kept clean. The golf cart was just what we needed all week. Need to keep charged daily though.

Our family has enjoyed vacationing in and around Destin for many years now. This was our second private-pool house after many years in condos and community-pool houses. The pool was very nice if a bit small (basically a trade-off for having a spa which was also nice). I thought we would use the outdoor seating area more, but we found it was a bit too random for more use than while we were in between pool times.The bedrooms were fine, and none of the beds received complaints. The master is HUGE (maybe too big) at the expense of the other bedrooms. The master and the bunk room are the only ones with attached baths, and the bedroom just inside the front door must travel through the living room to a restroom in the middle of the night.I think our biggest issue with the rental was an expectation we had from the headline when we booked - the golf cart is (as of June 2026) NOT included in the rental price. We should have read more carefully in the caption of the photos. Note to self: read all the captions for caveats next time.Jan (the owner) was very cordial in her communications and was understanding when Vrbo changed the way they charged for the 2nd payment. Toward check-in there might have been too much communication, but I must remember that this will be the first visit to Destin for some families.I don't think our family will stay at Ocean Retreat Villa next year. We will look again for a house with attached bathrooms as that was our biggest want after our stay.

Heated hot tub and pool was great. The host was available every time I messaged with questions or concerns and fixed things promptly. Proximity to the beach was nice. Garage was stocked with everything you would need for the beach including bikes, golf cart (extra to rent), sand toys, chairs and beach mats. Kitchen was large to accommodate our group of 12. We would happily stay here again.