Welcome to the Delightful Mermaid Cottage! FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct

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10Outstanding
(152 Ratings)
"The house was very nice, the kitchen was well equipped, and the home was very family and pet friendly. The beds were also very comfortable. The beach access is probably the best I have experienced (wi..."
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10 / 10
Outstanding(152 Ratings)

Cottage in Miramar Beach, FL

10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this cottage rental

Welcome to the Mermaid Cottage!
This wonderful 3 bedroom, 3 bath beach cottage is located in the beautiful Cottage Retreat Community of Destin Florida. We invite you and your family to stay in our wonderful cottage for a week in paradise! If you like sugar-white sand, emerald waters and swaying palms, you will love this community.

The cottages in Cottage Retreat are quaint reminders of days gone by with front porches, and bright decorative colors, with the entire community built on a cul-de-sac.

Our cottage comes equipped with all of the comforts of home and possibly a few more! This home has 3 bedrooms, beautifully furnished and all the comforts of home. This home features a wrap-around deck on the first floor, and the second floor has a balcony for enjoying fresh evening breezes. The beach walkover is a short 2-minute stroll to the sugar white sand and emerald waters of the Gulf. Our home is in a perfect location. You will want to return year after year!


What to do in Destin besides enjoy our beaches! Should you wish to explore what the local area has to offer, you'll find an abundance of choices. Sidewalks line scenic 98 for walking, running or bike riding. We are a short 2-mile drive to the Silver Sands mall to the West, or luxury shopping at Destin Commons to the East. Kenny D's, The Crab Trap, and Pompano Joe's are all within walking distance to Cayenne Cottage. We encourage you to leave menus of your favorite restaurants when you come.

For evening entertainment, Destin is known for some wonderfully upscale eateries, as well as your regular fare. Friendly night life and nearby state of the art movie theater.

Do you like to shop? The Silver Sands Outlet Mall is a vacation in its own right for shoppers you will have access to over 100 stores, including, Polo Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Liz Claiborne, Tommy Hilfiger, Lenox, Nike and Reebok - just to name a few. When you need to pause for nourishment choose from Panera Bread, Cheeseburger in Paradise or Carrabba's Italian Grill.

More great shopping can be found at the Destin Commons outdoor mall. Enjoy such great stores as Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor Loft, Banana Republic, Belk, Books-A-Million & Maui Nix Surf Shop to rattle off a few. Stop for a bite to eat at the Hard Rock Café, Panera Bread, Tony’s Ristorante or Sushi Siam. More than just shopping the Destin Commons Center Plaza offers a soft-play kids' playground and a 49-head pop fountain. Community activities and entertainment are held through the year at Destin Commons. Rave Motion Pictures is also housed at Destin Commons to catch the latest releases.

Fun for all ages! Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resorts offers wonderful dining and specialty stores as well as great festivals & events that are held at the Market Shops Green or the Center Plaza within the Village.

Grande Boulevard offers stores such as Billabong, Brooks Brothers Country Club, Coldwater Creek, J. Crew-at-the-beach, Sunglass Hut, & Tommy Bahama's Emporium as well as great dining at Tommy Bahama’s, Fleming’s, Cantina Laredo (If you dine here sit outside to enjoy the fountain!) & Mitchell’s Fish Market.

The Track Amusement Center in Destin, Florida offers mini golf, Water Bumper Boats, go-carts & for those not, faint of heart, Bungee Jumping.

Big Kahuna’s Water Park is a favorite for young & old alike. Take a break from the wonderful Destin, Florida beach & spend the day here.

Amenities

Non-smoking
Pets allowed

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(152 Ratings)
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2026
The house and location were amazing. Close walk to the pool and ocean!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
The house was very nice, the kitchen was well equipped, and the home was very family and pet friendly. The beds were also very comfortable. The beach access is probably the best I have experienced (without staying directly on the beach) in my 10 years of staying in Destin. Parking, however, was challenging because it is limited to 2 spaces, with the option to purchase additional passes, which we did for our golf cart rental. My sister decided to rent a golf cart last minute, but had to park her primary vehicle with our parents, who were camping in Destin as well. Because there was no visitor parking for our parents, we had to transport them to and from our rental on the few nights we cooked dinner for the family. I gave 5 stars for everything except cleanliness. I deducted a star because the checkout requirements included sweeping all the floors and wiping down all the counters, which was unusual considering we pay a cleaning fee. We always keep host homes tidy during the weeks we rent, and understand the need to start the washing machine, run the dishwasher, and take out all the trash prior to checkout. However, packing up and checking out by 10:00 is rushed enough, and being required to sweep the house or be charged a fine added to our stress that day. If parking wasn’t so challenging, I would stay here again.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Everything about our stay at the Mermaid Cottage was wonderful! The layout of the home is great, plenty of room for 4 adults and 3 kids. The stroll to the beach and pool was so easy. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. Beds were great too! We loved it and look forward to planning another trip!
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Welcome to the Delightful Mermaid Cottage! FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Welcome to the Delightful Mermaid Cottage! FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Welcome to the Delightful Mermaid Cottage! FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and pets allowed.


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