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Pet-Friendly-Pvt Heated Pool-Hot Tub-Fire Pit-6min Walk 2 Beach

Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and a hot tub

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The Beach Escape - Destin, presented by The Escapes by Dave, is a professionally designed home that's just a 5-minute walk to the beach and near Destin Commons. Unwind in the amazing backyard oasis featuring an LED-lit heated saltwater pool, spa with in-pool shelf loungers for relaxation while children play at the shaded sandbox or make s’mores over Breeo Smokeless fire pit.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10196 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Pet-Friendly-Pvt Heated Pool-Hot Tub-Fire Pit-6min Walk 2 Beach

The Escapes by Dave presents The Beach Escape - Destin, a professionally designed home that is a 5-minute walk to the beach and a 2-minute drive to Destin Commons. After your day on the beach, rinse off at the backyard outdoor shower and take a dip in the newly constructed LED-lit, 29ft x 14ft heated saltwater pool and 8ft x 8ft spa. Relax on the in-pool shelf loungers while the children play in the shaded sandbox. Enjoy the Breeo Smokeless fire pit while lounging in our comfortable, oversized adirondack chairs, while making S’Mores, sharing stories, and making memories!

**We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance ahead of your stay. This will protect your reservation payment in case of illness, unforeseen emergencies, undesirable or severe weather, job or other life changes, or financial hardship that may cause you to cancel your stay. Otherwise, if you cancel, you will lose your reservation payment in accordance with the cancellation policy in place at the time of your booking. We also do not allow reservation date changes or postponements. NO EXCEPTIONS.***

**PET-FRIENDLY - up to 2 pets are allowed at a rate of $150/pet. For example, 1 pet would be an additional $150 per reservation. Two pets would be an additional $300 per reservation. For the safety of your pet, you must bring a pet crate. If your pet is left unattended, they must be placed in a crate indoors with access to food and water. Time left unattended should be kept at a minimum. The guest will be charged for any damage done by the pet**

Amazing, Private Backyard Oasis
- Brand New Gunite Heated 29ft x 14ft Saltwater Pool, 7ft x 8 ft Tanning Ledge with In-Pool Chaise Loungers, and 8ft x 8ft Hot Tub - Able to Warm Even in Winter! Pool and hot tub heating are available year round. From April - September, pool and hot tub heating are included in the nightly rate. From October - March, pool and hot tub heating are available at $75/day.
**Integrated pool alarms on all doors and windows leading to pool. Wall button must be pushed BEFORE opening these windows and doors to deactivate sound. Doors and windows can't be left open or alarm will sound after 7 seconds**
- Oversized Sandbox with Adjustable Umbrella Shade
- Breeo Smokeless Fire Pit Surrounded by Oversized Adirondack Chairs (S'Mores kit provided, bring your own firewood)
- Bistro String Lighting Throughout
- Backyard Games - Corn Hole, Giant Connect Four, Giant Jenga, SpikeBall, Giant Flamingo "Pinky" & Beach Ball, and Pool Noodles

This 4 bed, 2 bath home comfortably sleeps 10

Bedroom 1 (Upstairs)
- King Bed
- Private Screened-In Balcony
- 43" Roku TV with Local Cable
- Ensuite Bathroom w/Double Vanity and Large, Luxurious Shower w/Built-in Bench
- Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker & Clock

Bedroom 2 (Downstairs)
- King Bed
- Private Entry to Front Yard
- Desk
- 55" Roku TV with Local Cable
- Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker & Clock

Bedroom 3 (Downstairs)
- Two Twin Bunk Beds - each bed has max weight capacity of 250 lbs
- 32" Roku TV with Local Cable
- Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker & Clock

Bedroom 4 (Downstairs)
- Queen Bed
- Futon-style Sleeper Sofa
- Private Entrance to Backyard
- 65" Roku TV with Local Cable
- Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker & Clock

Downstairs Bathroom (Hall Bath, Only Bathroom Downstairs)
- Single Vanity
- Tub/Shower Combo

Living Room
- 65" Roku TV with Local Cable
- Variety of Board Games - Monopoly, Sorry, Trouble, Clue, Checkers, Chess, Uno, Scrabble, Cards Against Humanity, Connect 4
- Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker & Clock

Dining Space - Open to Living Room and Kitchen
- Comfortably Seats 10 People
- 4 Barstools at Kitchen Bar

Conversation/Game Nook
- Table that seats 4
- Desk space
- Oversized, Tabletop Tic-Tac-Toe Game

Kitchen
- Our kitchen is fully stocked with cookware for all your cooking needs - spices, olive oil, salt and pepper, a slow cooker, along with a Keurig, a variety of Starbucks K-cup pods, a Cuisinart drip coffee maker with coffee bean grinder, and a selection of Tazo teas, and Brita Water Filter Pitcher

Laundry Room
- Large capacity washer & dryer

We also provide a variety of beach gear including 2 beach wagons, boogie boards, low profile beach chairs, standard seat height beach chairs, beach toys, beach umbrellas, coolers, beach towels, and beach blanket.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,108 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: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Guests must sign the renter agreement and complete identity verification via Truvi within 48 hours of booking to complete the reservation.
Must authorize security deposit "hold" before check-in.
No parties. No smoking. Pets welcome at your risk. They must be disclosed in the guest count.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: See Renter's Agreement

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

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About the neighborhood

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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • James Lee Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Miramar Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • James Lee Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Destin Commons - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Pet-Friendly-Pvt Heated Pool-Hot Tub-Fire Pit-6min Walk 2 Beach have a pool?

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

Is Pet-Friendly-Pvt Heated Pool-Hot Tub-Fire Pit-6min Walk 2 Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly-Pvt Heated Pool-Hot Tub-Fire Pit-6min Walk 2 Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly-Pvt Heated Pool-Hot Tub-Fire Pit-6min Walk 2 Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet-Friendly-Pvt Heated Pool-Hot Tub-Fire Pit-6min Walk 2 Beach located?

This family-friendly Destin vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of James Lee Beach and Miramar Beach. Destin Beaches is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

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Pet-Friendly-Pvt Heated Pool-Hot Tub-Fire Pit-6min Walk 2 Beach Reviews

Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for our stay at the beach. This host has thought of everything to make sure your stay is as nice as it gets! Thank you,Ron
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua P.

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

Beautiful house

Great poolhot tub. Short walk to the beach. Excellent location for everything we wanted to do in Destin!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon R.

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

Perfect stay for our family vacation!

Great location, very accomodating with home away from home feeling. It had easy beach access and great amenities for good or bad weather!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great, has everything you need. Short walk to the beach, if you drive there is a small lot to pay. Other than that it’s great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri B.

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

Spring Break

We stayed here as a family of five over spring break, and it was absolutely perfect for us. The home was clean, comfortable, and offered plenty of space for everyone. The backyard was a great bonus—ideal for relaxing after the beach or enjoying quiet evenings together. The location was excellent, close to all the amenities we needed. The host was responsive and communicated with us throughout our stay as needed. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mystee J.

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

Family vacation

Incredible home walking distance to the beach! The home had everything you could need and more!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chance M.

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

Great comfortable house for all ages

Really loved every thing about the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie A., Merrifield, Mn

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

An outstanding place!

Great location, accommodations and owner communications. Not often a place exceeds expectations, but this one did.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick A., KEARNEY

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

Great house and well kept, and met all our needs.

The host was great and everything exceeded our expectations. Best vrbo experience yet.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hunter T.

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

Family Vacation

The owners were incredibly helpful and accommodating throughout our stay. The house was exactly what we were looking for—clean, comfortable, and well-maintained—which really made our trip special. After a day at the beach, the pool was a perfect place to unwind and relax. The location was ideal, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend staying here! We had such a great stay, we are also considering checking out another of their locations!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delveccio W.

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

Memorable Destin birthday getaway

The property was amazing. The pics were spot on. Great location and amazing ambience. The owners were very communicable. We enjoyed energy moment
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

vern g.

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

Great Home/ Highly recommended

Everything is as advertised, easy walk to the beach. Nice little touches everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deandra B.

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

Great location/beautiful home

Owners are very attentive and they communicate with you during your stay to make sure everything is going well. Beautiful home and the pool was great when you come back from the ocean late afternoon as it has some shade.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S.

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

Excellent!!

Beautiful, spacious home that offers every amenity you would need - and more! Walking distance to beautiful white sand beaches, restaurants & shopping. Our family of 9 had a wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shonda W.

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

Clean, Beautiful and Close to the BEACH

The property is located a few blocks from the beach and checked all of our boxes. The owners thought of everything and we honestly did not want to leave. The house was clean, efficient and provided a private resort vibe. 11 out 10!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

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

Great stay at The Escapes

We just had a fantastic stay at The Escapes, Destin FL. The house is charming. Fantastic upkeep and very clean. Back yard and pool area were very fun for adults and kids. Property manager was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack P.

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

Perfect Family Oasis

We booked this trip last minute, and we were so pleased with this house. Not far from the beach, but plenty to do at the house if you are wanting to stay in for a day with the family. The backyard pool setting is just what it looks like in the pictures. Plenty of room in the house, with a very comfortable feel all around. We still talk about this trip many months later
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

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

Amazing

The house was amazing! The pool and hot tub was a definite plus to come home to everyday. The access to the beach and local shopping and dining was very easy and accessible. We rented a golf cart for our stay which I would recommend for coming and going to beach especially with a large party. The host were very responsive to all inquiries and checked in on us daily. I will definetly be staying here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

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

Great Spot

Our family had a great time at this house. There is a wide variety of things to do including hot tub/pool, fire pit, close to beach, etc. The few issues we had the owner was very response and took care of it right away. Really appreciated the promptness. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

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

Beautiful and clean beach house!

We absolutely loved this beach house. The inside decor was beautiful. The pool was amazing and all the beach toys, floats and wagon available were perfect for a family. The walk to the beach was short and easy. The property owner was very accommodating and quick to respond to any questions. We will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Best Beach House Yet

My wife and I have stayed at several beach rentals across the southeast over the last 5 years. Everyone knows that photos can be deceiving and some times descriptions are embellished. That was NOT the case at this property. The home is well designed, nicely decorated and setup well for families. You can tell a lot of thought was put into the rental and making things most convenient for your beach trip. There were plenty of table settings, seating, towels, kitchen utensils and plenty of beach wagons, chairs, coolers and umbrellas. The pool and hot tub were also plenty large for me, my wife and our 3 kids. The beach was a short easy walk. If we go back to Destin we won't bother looking at other places, we will stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

An Amazing Anniversary Getaway

This property was absolutely amazing; every need and want was met with style and function. And the amazing communication with the property owners/managers was nothing short of superb. This is definitely one to bookmark. Scale of 1-10, definitely a 15.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great beach getaway

The house and amenities are exactly as described. A beautiful home with lots of well thought out extras for all ages and needs. The host checks-in to make sure all is well, and quickly answers questions. The house has a great pool and is a short walk to the beach. It’s a quick drive to stores and attractions/activities, but in a quiet neighborhood. I highly recommend this house and host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich M.

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

Wonderful experience

From booking to check out it was very smooth. They really do have everything from wagons, chairs, umbrellas for the beach to pool toys and towels. Walking distance to the beach and an ice cream shop it was really great. We used door dash too for a great home cooked meal. Highly recommend. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald S.

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

Exceeded Expectations

My stay at this property was AMAZING!!! When I tell you it had everything a family would need for a beach stay getaway, I mean just that. My family and I felt like we were in our home away from home. The ambience, scenery, spaciousness, and pool/backyard area was everything our family was looking for to reconnect and relax. The beach being a short walk away was also a plus. I would give this property a 5 STAR rating and recommend this as a first choice to anyone looking to vacation in the Destin, FL area. We can't wait to book this home again next year!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022