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Leap Of Faith-Near Gulf - Beach Set up - Contactless entry

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Leap Of Faith-Near Gulf - Beach Set up - Contactless entry

The cottages in Clipper Cove are quaint reminders of days gone by with white picket fences, front porches, and bright decorative colors, with the entire community built on a cul-de-sac.
This wonderful 3 bedroom - 2 bath beach cottage is located in the beautiful Crystal beach community of Destin Florida.

We invite you and your family to stay in our newly remodeled home for a week in paradise! If you like sugar - white sand, emerald waters and swaying palms, you will love this community. This newly remodeled charming little Beach Cottage is perfect for your next Destin vacation. We are providing FREE Beach Service in Season! ( Mar - Oct ) 2 chairs and 1 umbrella waiting for you each day of your stay!

Leap of Faith is located within the quiet beach community of Crystal Beach Cottages in Destin. Just a short five minute stroll away from the emerald green waters and sugar white sands at Crystal Beach.

Soooooo much to see and do!: The beach walkover is 350 paces South and some of Destins' finest shopping is 350 paces North. Our home is in a perfect location, You will want to return year after year! Crystal Beach promotes cottages, rather then high rises, to capture the Old Florida Community feeling.
We suggest walking to the corner Bistro ( Camille's ), sit on the veranda, read the paper and enjoy a relaxing breakfast and cup of coffee while watching the morning joggers pass by. While at the beach, try one of their smoothies or return in the evening for some of the finest Sushi or seafood in Destin. There are also many beautiful golf courses within 5 miles of your vacation home. You will also enjoy Dolphin watching, jogging and just sitting at the beach to soak in the beauty of the emerald waters as well as the spectacular sunsets. If you enjoy shopping then you will be able to shop till you drop! Destin Commons is only 2 minutes away or you can find several treasures at the Silver Sands outlet mall

Time to relax as well!: After you have enjoyed the beaches, you can relax and enjoy the feeling of Key West abound in this neighborhood of white picket fences and pastel colored homes. Enjoy the large porch and relax after a fun day in the sun!

Perfectly located for enjoying shopping, dining and all of the Destin area attractions. Perfect for families or couples looking for a quiet beach retreat.

When you’re tired of taking in the beach, you can lounge by the community pool.

What to do besides enjoy our wonderful beach: 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 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 a short drive. 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.
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.
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 a like. Take a break from the wonderful Destin, Florida beach & spend the day here.

Property manager

Kathy Shampine - Kastlekeepers, LLC

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Leap Faith Cottage Free Beach Serv. Season Mar Oct Destin
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About the neighborhood

Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Destin Commons - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • James Lee Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Leap Of Faith-Near Gulf - Beach Set up - Contactless entry have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Leap Of Faith-Near Gulf - Beach Set up - Contactless entry pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Leap Of Faith-Near Gulf - Beach Set up - Contactless entry?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Leap Of Faith-Near Gulf - Beach Set up - Contactless entry?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Leap Of Faith-Near Gulf - Beach Set up - Contactless entry located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Shore at Crystal Beach Park and Miramar Beach. Destin Commons and Henderson Beach State Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Leap Of Faith-Near Gulf - Beach Set up - Contactless entry Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

House was clean, comfortable, and well equipped; close to beach, shopping, and restaurants. Manager was friendly, responsive, and helpful. Had an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Beautiful property and excellent communication with the owner. Area is beautiful and the property was very clean and close to lots of activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

We stayed for one week and had a wonderful time! It is close to the beach, close to shopping and food. Close to fun activities. It is a very clean well maintained space. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

The house was located in a wonderful neighbourhood. It was close to the beach, restaurants and shopping. We had a great time here.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

We had a wonderful week in Destin. Leap of Faith was perfect for our needs. It was a short walk to the beach, and the pool was nice. The beds were comfortable. Kitchen is well appointed for cooking. Communication with the property manager was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10

Welcoming home very comfortable and had every thing we needed. Loved the colors and furnishings. Very uplifting atmosphere and quiet neighborhood, with just a couple blocks to walk to a beautiful beach! And the pool not far away(: We truly enjoyed it and would be happy to stay there again!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

Very clean, comfortable and tastefully decorated. Quiet, pleasant neighborhood and only a short walk to the beach or Cracker Barrel! The community pool was also very nice. We would recommend this house to anyone
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

8/10

Love this place. Kathy was great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10

Leap of Faith was a great experience. Very clean, beautifully decorated. Just like home! Only suggestion would be that the porch and porch furniture could use a power washing. Loved our visit. And having beach chairs/umbrella service all set up in the beach was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This place is perfect for a family vacation. Very quiet and quaint neighborhood. convenient to everything! Couldn't have asked for anything more!

10/10

This home and this neighborhood were fabulous!! It was extra clean, had a great open living space, comfy seating and beds, and a great front porch for our morning coffee. The walk to the beach was easy, too! We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

Wonderful Stay. Love the family community setting and next to everthing you could possibly need. And then the Beach and no need to say any more. Just wonderdul.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

6/10

Good property and location but cleaning procedures and supplies provided need improvement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Location was great. Decor was beachy and very colorful, which we loved. The beds were very comfy. It felt like home! What a wonderful front and side porches with rockers & adirondack chairs to enjoy the sunset and a glass of wine. Beach accommodations were exceptional! We would recommend Leap of Faith to family & friends and hope to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10

Property owners are excellent. We experienced a moderately rainy week, but found other things to do. A lot to do within walking distance. House is well equipped with everything you need! The neighbors are charming & welcoming. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing stay in Destin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Open, comfortable furnishings, tastefully decorated, well thought out, well equipped, quality reliable appliances, everything works, would definitely choose to stay again if it would be available. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10

What a lovely home! Comfortable and clean, and just the perfect size for our family. A short walk to the beach that even our 4 year old could manage. We loved the reserved chairs and umbrella and Crystal Beach was beautiful, just like the pictures. We had a great week at Leap of Faith!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Home was as shown online, no unpleasant surprises. Very quiet neighborhood with good location for walking to the pool and the beach. Excellent to have a spot on the beach daily. Close drive to many many stores and restaurants.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

We loved the house. It was very clean and comfy. Loved the lay out of the house. Each room had their own privacy. Showers were great!! The kids loved the fact that they had the option of the pool and ocean close by. Shopping was just minutes away. Didn't want to leave. Definitely recommend staying here. Kathy was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10

This is a fantastic little cottage! Plenty of room for our family of 7. Proximity to beach, shopping & grocery stores was wonderful! Kitchen was one of the best stocked in terms of small appliances & utensils we've ever had! Cart, outdoor shower & hooks, and included "beach service" made trips to the beach with kids SO much easier!! Pool & beach we're both a short walk away. And the front porch was a great place to sit & relax after a long day with family. Thanks so much for sharing your lovely home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10

We spent a week here and it was perfect! The house was very clean and as advertised. The living area (kitchen & living room) was quite a bit bigger than what we expected, which was wonderful. Our fist day there, my son locked us out of the master bedroom. I called Kathy (property manager) who was there within 5 minutes to unlock the door; I was surprised how quick her response was and how friendly she was. The location is also perfect -we could walk to the beach and were also very close to restaurants and shopping. We'll definitely try to book this house again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

The house was exactly as described. The amount of space was perfect for our family of 5. You could definitely stay there with more people but for us the amount of room was perfect. The wrap around porch was perfect for relaxing from a long day. The beach was super close. Around a 5 minute walk. The umbrella and chair set up was amazing. Didn't matter if you were late getting to the beach...you still had a spot reserved. Right in the front row. After the beach my kids loved to hit the pool...which was about 4 houses down from our house. The traffic going to Fort Walton was super busy but to be expected in Destin. It seems to always be busy. Thanks again for the great place. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great house in a super quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

The property is located in a lovely community. It has all the amenities needed, it is very clean and the internal decoration is very elegant. Kitchen is fantastic fully equipped. We used the outside BBQ a lot to prepare our fresh fish that we were getting almost every day from Sexton's fish market. Walking distance to the beach, we never used a car and then you find your reserved umbrella and chairs! What a great surprise! Especially when the beach is crowded you do not need to worry. Coming back, the outdoor shower is the first stop. Having both hot and cold water makes the internal showers a redundancy -:). The shopping center is at walking distance, although we were using the car for a 3 minute drive. We enjoyed the cool breeze coming from the sea while walking at the shops. We had a great time, stayed for 2 weeks and we did not get bored! Great family vacation we will be back soon.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10

We had a great stay at Leap of Faith. The house was incredibly clean and organized which made it very easy to slip into the relaxation of vacation mode. The front and back porch were both very nice for just chilling with a cup of coffee or glass of wine. The location was also top notch. The beach is a short and easy walk which and it was central to so much. Walgreens, Publix, Whole Foods, and World of Wine were all within easy walking distance or a short drive if you're getting more. If I had one minor complaint it would be around the included things like dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, and toilet paper. We love cooking, so we ate in quite a bit. We went through the detergent quite quick. We also ran out of toilet paper quickly. I can understand not putting in an unlimited supply, but 2 packs of detergent and 2 rolls of toilet paper seems a little low for a 5 night stay. Oh well, Walgreens was super close. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This was our first time to Destin but won't be our last. The house was a perfect location and a short walk to the beach. The access to the beach was a great location with the use of the covered facility that had restrooms and somewhere to have a picnic without walking back to the house. The neighborhood was quiet and charming. It was very clean, we had no complaints. Kathy was wonderful to work with and met everyone of our needs and questions with quick response. The men went deep sea fishing with the company AJ's boat named New Florida girl and caught lots of fish and the local restaurant AJ's prepared our fresh catch with a meal that was awesome! We took the evening sailboat dolphin tour with AJ's that was a wonderful experience. We saw over 20 dolphins. We didn't want our week to come to an end. We also did some shopping at Banana Bart's local shop and got some great gifts. We also visited Pensacola and saw the Blue Angels that was well worth the trip, if anyone gets the chance it's a lifetime experience and it's free. The only dislike about the home was the living room couch was very uncomfortable, it's a sleeper sofa so that may explain why it was uncomfortable. Overall it was wonderful and we would stay here again.