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Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area

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Beach nearby
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A heated pool
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 18418 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area

Honu Hale - Vacation Rental in Destiny by the Sea

Favorite Features:
- Private Freshwater Pool
- Game and Media Room
- Pool Table
- Gated Community
- 4 Included Bikes
- 2-Minute Walk to Beach

More About Honu Hale:
Honu Hale is a luxurious vacation home located in Destiny by the Sea – an exclusive private community in Destin hosting some of the most beautiful homes on the Gulf Coast. The name Honu Hale is Hawaiian for Turtle House which is the perfect name for this tropical hideaway. With a private beach access inside the neighborhood, you'll be able to walk to the beach in just two minutes! The home also features a fresh-water pool for irritant-free swimming right in the backyard. For an additional charge, the pool can be heated as well. The home comes with plenty of built-in entertainment like the second-floor game room and an outdoor pool table on the second-level balcony.

On the first floor, you will find a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel upgrades and appliances including a double oven, a 5-burner gas stove, side-by-side refrigerator, and two dishwashers. Two kitchen islands provide plenty of seating and food preparation space. Adjacent to the kitchen lies a seating area with a flat-screen TV, two wing back chairs, and a love seat.

Now, let's talk more about that game room mentioned earlier! On the second floor, you'll find a huge Game and Media Room. This room includes foosball, an old-school arcade table (featuring the Ms. Pacman game), air hockey, and two mounted, flat screen TVs! Head down the hallway and out onto the balcony where you'll find the pool table for continued entertainment! Members of your group will surely be competing for who gets to stay in the bedrooms on the game room floor!

Two beautiful guest suites with king size beds can be found on the second floor as well. Both have access to their own full bathroom. The game room also holds a sleeper sofa for additional sleeping arrangements. The third floor houses two grand Master suites with private bathrooms and private balcony access. The columned balconies are ideal for enjoying the gulf breeze and calming atmosphere of living near the beach. An additional bedroom on the third floor holds two queen-over-queen bunks and a twin bunk.

This home offers all the entertainment you could want for your family on a vacation with its private pool, neighborhood beach access, and game room! The location is perfect as well. A town-favorite restaurant, the Crab Trap Restaurant is just down the street. A private community pool is also nearby with a clubhouse to serve owners and guests of Destiny by the Sea.

BEDDING DETAILS

Second Floor (Main):

King Suite (Bedroom 1):
- Private Bathroom w/ Shower
- Television

King Suite (Bedroom 2):
- Semi-Private Bathroom w/ Shower, Tub Combo
- Television

Additional Sleeping Arrangements:
- 2 Full-Sized Living Room Sleeper Sofas
- Balcony Access
- Television

Third Floor:

Primary King Suite (Bedroom 3):
- Semi-Private Bathroom w/ Shower & Soaking Tub
- Television

King Suite (Bedroom 4):
- Private Bathroom w/ Shower
- Television

Bunk Bed Suite (Bedroom 5):
- 2 Queen/Queen Bunk Beds
- Twin/Twin Bunk Bed
- Private Bathroom w/ Shower
- Television

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Property manager

Five Star Properties and Bliss Beach Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 4,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Luxurious Home in Destiny by the Sea w/ Private Pool!
Amazing Vacation Home in Destiny by the Sea w/ Private Pool!
Stunning Vacation Home in Destiny by the Sea w/ Private Pool!
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About the neighborhood

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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • James Lee Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 8 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Miramar Beach and James Lee Park. James Lee Beach and Shore at Crystal Beach Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Our entire family (son’s family and our daughter’s family) all met here for a week. There were 11 in all ranging in age 72-8. Plenty of sleeping spaces and the location was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

We love staying in Destiny by the Sea because of the location. This house is 20 second walk to the beach. It is great to have the private swimming pool outside the back door. The kids love this. All the bedrooms are good size and have their own bathrooms and the extra parking nearby is a plus. I would stay in this house again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Beautiful home Lots to do so glad they had a pool table. Fun when it rained. Lots of stairs to climb. Scary with wet feet and elderly. Pool was nice and the main pool was nice. Prompt attention to fix the microwave when we called. Beach was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10

We stayed at the property in June 2021 - a group of 7 adults + 8 kids ranging from 2 to 15 years old. It was the perfect location & setting in a beautiful neighborhood. The beach was a quick walk across the street, making it easy for kids to go back/forth between the beach and our house (which we did a lot). The community pool for the neighborhood was just across the street from us. And we loved having our own private pool. The property is very well maintained and exactly as pictured. Appreciated having the rental bikes. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

Great house for our family vacation. Most in our group thought it was the best Destin vacation we’ve had and we’ve had many! House was perfect for our 2 families, adult children and grandchild. Location to the beach,private pool, large kitchen to cook and eat in, bikes included and several games gave us plenty to do without leaving the community! We were able to socially distance same as we are at home, have everything we needed and feel somewhat protected from covid. Well needed fun and relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10

We loved every bit of our stay. Very short walk to beach was great. It was so close it was easy to go back and forth from the beach to the house. Beautifully furnished!. The picture on the VRBO site don’t capture how nice and functional the house is. The first floor is amazing. With a bar and an island off the kitchen it seats 12 in bar chairs. There is also another table which could easily seat up to 8 children. The house is so nice it sort of surprises me that they rent it out. Our family (eight adults and 4 children) could not have found a better play to stay and enjoy a beach weekend! The gated community and private beach access of Destiny by the Sea provided us with a great place for us to stay. The extra cost for staying within the Destiny by the Sea community is worth the cost.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We had a great trip here at Honu Hale! The house is great - perfect for a large group - clean, taken care of, steps from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We've stayed in about 15 homes in Destiny by the Sea. This was by far our best trip ever. This home was just completely renovated and it shows. Best pool we've ever had in the neighborhood as well. Sad to see so many older homes in disrepair in such an amazing neighborhood, but this house delivered. Five Star was amazing to work with. Provided bikes for our use at no cost as well as many other amenities such as free golf and fishing. After this trip we would never use another company. Thanks so much for the amazing memories!