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Tropical Paradise in Beach Retreat - FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct!

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Beach nearby, sun loungers
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

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

Tropical Paradise in Beach Retreat - FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct!

Tropical Paradise is an adorable home in popular and beautiful Beach Retreat Cottage community. Two-story, three bedroom/three bath beach cottage with oversize wraparound balconies sleeps 10 people. Located in a gated community with pool, hot tub and gym, just yards from private beach access to the sugar white sands and emerald Gulf waters. Community pool is heated during Thanksgiving week, Christmas week and for Spring Break!

Located along one of the most desirable beaches in the nation, Beach Retreat is a family-oriented beach community located on Scenic Gulf Highway and in the heart of beautiful Destin, where the sand is like sugar and Gulf waters are clear and emerald green. Beach Retreat is centrally located to all of Destin's wonderful restaurants, water sports and activities, including Silver Sands outlet mall, Sandestin and Baytowne Wharf, Destin Commons, Big Kahuna's Waterpark, The Track, upscale shopping, casual and fine dining, movie theaters and beautiful golf courses. Restaurants within walking distance of the cottage include Crab Trap, Pompano Joe's, Whales Tail and Captain Dave's.



Further details for this vacation house rental in Miramar Beach, Florida


First Floor: On the first floor of the home is a beautifully furnished living room and a kitchen with quality appliances and granite counter tops. The kitchen is fully equipped so you can cook as if you were at home, and the large dining table provides plenty of room to serve a big meal. Additional seating is available at the eat-in bar. Also on the first floor is the first of two master bedrooms with a King-sized bed and flat-screen TV with DVD, attached to a full bath with double vanities. A full-size washer and dryer are located downstairs.

Second Floor: On the second floor is a second master bedroom with a King-sized bed and flat-screen TV with DVD, plus an adjoining bath with a whirlpool tub and separate shower. The second-floor master also offers access to the wraparound balcony so you can enjoy a nightcap on the balcony before you slip between the sheets. The third bedroom is also on the second floor and it has a king bed as well as a twin/twin bunkbed. It also has a TV and DVD player, and opens to the backside of the wraparound balcony.

Beach Retreat: Located along one of the most desirable beaches in the nation, Beach Retreat is a family-oriented beach community located on Scenic Gulf Highway and in the heart of beautiful Destin. We offer our guests 300 feet of private beach for Beach Retreat owners and their rental guests only, with umbrella and chair rentals available. Facilities for showering off the sand when returning from the beach are conveniently located at the entrances to the community and the swimming pool. Guests will also enjoy the large swimming pool which includes a hot tub, fountains and lush landscaping. Chaise lounges, tables and chairs are provided for your comfort, and restrooms are located at the pool for use by vacationers and their guests. is located near the pool (with a separate enclosure for the safety of small children) so you have the option to grill your own meals. Our house is only yards from the pool so you can easily carry your food and supplies to and from the pool

Tropical Paradise Cottage Amenities
• Sleeps 8
• Gulf-side cottage/home
• Easy access to beach and pool
• 3 bedrooms, 3 baths
• 3 kings, 1 twin/twin bunk, 1 queen sofa sleeper
• Living: 1800 sq. ft.
• Covered: 2200sq. ft.
• Full kitchen
• Linens and towels provided
• Washer and dryer
• 4 TVs, 3DVDs, 3 VCRs
• High speed Internet
• Stereo, CD player
• Restricted parking: two parking spaces at cottage
• Two complimentary beach chairs and umbrella service (in season)
• Allergy sensitive unit: no smoking and no pets
• Sorry, no vacationing students, no smoking and no pets

Beach Retreat Amenities
• Beach access
• 300 ft private beach
• 3000 sq. ft. community pools (heated) Jacuzzi
• Poolside sundeck
• Club house
• Tropical landscaping
• Picnic tables
• BBQ grills
• Beach service available
• Beach Retreat is close to championship golf clubs, seafood restaurants, family entertainment and shopping. Be sure to visit Destin's famous harbor when you visit Destin, Florida!

Property manager

Kathy Shampine - Kastlekeepers, LLC

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor 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
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing 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

  • Unit size: 1,800 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, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Pet fee is $150

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

Tropical Paradise Beach Retreat Free Beach Serv. Season Mar Oct

About the neighborhood

Map
Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • James Lee Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Destin Commons - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whale's Tail At Seascape - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cabana Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tropical Paradise in Beach Retreat - FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct! have a pool?

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

Is Tropical Paradise in Beach Retreat - FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tropical Paradise in Beach Retreat - FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical Paradise in Beach Retreat - FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tropical Paradise in Beach Retreat - FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Miramar Beach, The Golf Garden of Destin, and James Lee Park. Kitchenique and James Lee Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Tropical Paradise in Beach Retreat - FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rob r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The house was very clean and beautiful and practical decor. Loved the gated community with its priva

Great place would come here again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home close walk to the beach. Very quiet.

Definitely would rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Misty H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property! Easy access to beach. Best stocked kitchen EVER at a vacation rental

We will definitely be back to this area! Love that there are no high rise condos, beach is beautiful & easy to walk to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry B., Saint Clairsville

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property, great location

Our host was wonderful with communication. Location and distance to restaurants, and beach was great too. Loved the cottages !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Omar P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Beach Cove

Wonderful Beach home nestled in a quiet cove just across the street from ocean. Plenty of space for our 2 family vacation with a separate room for the kids. Cove is well maintained with landscaping and brick roads to give that luxury-feel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Our stay was wonderful! Getting into the property and cottage was easy. The beach is just a short walk. There is a Dollar General and several restaurants within minutes. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mark W., Space Coast, FL.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together

Very nice, well equiped, nice community features, great location, beautiful beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christopher O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 4th Family Getaway

Great property and in the middle of all the action on the beach at Destin. We look forward to coming back to this property again. Comfortable beds, lots of space an quick access to the beach we’re the quotes from family members
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

bourdet l., Alpharetta Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach vacation

Very easy to communicate with Kathy. We love the location! Very close to restaurants and shopping! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

Great spacious cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

angela c.

Relaxing

Nice bright cheerful close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Candy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little piece of heaven

We all absolutely loved our stay here! The location is perfect. Quick walk to the beach, close to restaurants and shops, cute quaint neighborhood, it’s perfect. We loved having a house to ourselves. The kids loved the pool and hot tub. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best place we’ve stayed at yet!

We had the best time at this property. The kitchen was by far the best stocked with everything you need to make a meal. Everyone had their own space and each bedroom had a bathroom. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hassle free vacation

House was everything we expected. Clean, well furnished, close to the beach and pool. Very comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house & location for a beach getaway!

Wonderful house located in a gated community and just a short walk to the beach. Couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. The house was clean, kitchen had all the necessary utensils and we had lots of room to relax. The community pool was nice and just a short walk, too. Would highly recommend this home for your next beach trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good experience

Property manager was great. Great communications
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurt H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family/Friends Beach Vacation

Loved this location and rental. This was our 3rd summer in a row traveling to Destin area. This was the best location for our family. Short walk to beach and shorter walk to pool. Loved the quiet street and parking a few feet outside our door. Kids rode bikes and parents rode scooters on the private cul-de-sac. Will be staying again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B., Vancleave

Great Girls Getaway

This place is very clean, comfortable, beautiful, spacious, quiet and has everything you could possibly imagine. I have to say I have stayed at numerous Condos and this is way better than any condo. All the girls in my family have started a tradition of having a girls only getaway and this was the second year to stay at the Beach Retreat Cottages, both stays were GREAT. We will definitely be returning next year.

10/10 Excellent

Katie E., Batavia, OH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!!!

This house was amazingly perfect for our family of 5! The location to the beach, shops, food and any attractions is all very convenient. The house had everything we needed. The communication with Kathleen was impeccable! We will DEFINITELY be renting here again! 5 out of 5 for sure!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Allyson K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for families

The house was nice and spacious. We had 5 adults and 2 children. There was plenty of room. The kitchen had anything you might need. Pool was great. Short walk to the beach. The only thing we found was that the coffee pot did not work. Other than that, everything was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

We loved the house!

I wanted to let you know how much we loved the house! As you know, we have stayed in about 7 of the homes in Cottage Retreat and this one is now one of our favorites. The kitchen was well stocked and we appreciated that it had several sets of cookware and dishes/glasses so we didn't feel like we had to run the dishwasher multiple times a day to keep up :) The beds and pillows were very comfortable, the tvs were the best we have had in any of the home we stayed in and the layout was perfect for our family. You are such a pleasure to work with Kathy and we will be planning another trip down there for the same time next year. We are discussing coming down for maybe two weeks next time. One just never seems like enough time!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location, great communication

We returned to Beach Retreat the 2nd time in 6 months. Location is great. House was spacious, clean and well equipped. Kathy was great to communicate with. Had a minor problem with the lock which she responded to immediately, resolving the issues. We would have loved to sit outside on the first floor but only had one chair, my elderly parents cannot do the stairs to the balcony. The association needs to address the cleanliness of the hot tub. The filter did not seem to work. It did not really clean the water as it was turning green. Same problem we had in November. Overall, great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dimitar S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property!

Great location, great host, very close to the beach. Me and my family will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location!

This cottage was great, awesome location close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach vacation

Our cottage was charming and very clean. Although the cottages in the area were close together, it was quiet and other guests were friendly. Nice pool. Beautiful, uncrowded beach less than a block away. Kathy, our host, quickly helped with a few questions we had on arrival. Everyone in our family enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022