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UNBELIEVABLE GULF VIEWS ,STEPS TO THE SAND...PERFECT VACATION HOME !! 😎🌴

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
View from property
Interior
On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 26474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • 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.

UNBELIEVABLE GULF VIEWS ,STEPS TO THE SAND...PERFECT VACATION HOME !! 😎🌴

WELCOME TO    🎂 CAKE BY THE OCEAN  🎂
🎂 CAKE BY THE OCEAN 🎂 SPECTACULAR, UNOBSTRUCTED GULF VIEWS, 50 STEPS TO BEACH
WOW , WOW, WOW , 50 STEPS TO THE BEACH 🐬🐬🐬

6 BEDROOM / 5.5 BATHROOMS / SLEEPS 28

This stunning 5,000 sq.ft. home rests in the prestigious private gated community of Destiny West.“Cake by the Ocean” is one of Destin's most architecturally iconic beach homes and boasts 180 breathtaking degrees of unobstructed gulf views. Both the interior and exterior of “Cake by the Ocean” has been given special attention with luxurious and tastefully electric decor perfectly placed throughout the home. “Cake by the Ocean” will surely be your perfect beachside oasis. This home has 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and sleeps up to 28 guests.

‘Evans Architects of Orlando’ was awarded the Aurora Award for outstanding building design for their work on this home. This home is designed with plentiful indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces. The saltwater heated pool and hot tub (heat is optional and an additional fee) are a stunning addition to this beachside home. A covered porch warmly greets all who enter.

On the first floor you will find a bright and airy Mother-in-Law Suite with built in full-over-full bunk beds, large double vanity bath suite and kitchenette with refrigerator. For further sleeping arrangements, there is a stylishly decorated King Suite overlooking the pool deck. Following the King Suite is a beautiful bedroom with a king-size bed and a twin-over-full bunk bed. You will hardly be able to contain your happiness when you see the amazing slanted ceiling, abundance of natural light and fun pops of color in this room. Additionally on the first floor is an elevator for your convenience, a beautiful wine fridge, and a lovely seating area for two near the entryway. The elevator (for additional fee) services all three floors.

The second floor features an open concept living and dining space with a spectacular chef’s kitchen and plentiful views of the beloved sugar white sands and shimmering waters of the Emerald Coast. The spacious, modern kitchen comes with stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar that sits 5. Sliding glass doors retract on two full walls in the living space that lead onto the second floor deck with additional plush seating and amazing views. Allow the soothing ocean breeze to sweep into the room as guests lounge in the living area or dine at the dining area. The dining area features a pristine glass top table which comfortably sits 6. The open concept paired with the sliding doors leading onto the deck is absolutely perfect for mingling and conversing during gatherings. There is a half bath conveniently located off all common areas.

Find your indoor tropical oasis in the second floor Master King Suite which features gorgeous decor and access to the second floor deck through a large sliding glass door. This suite features queen-over-queen bunks and a lavish private bathroom with a jacuzzi tub. There is also a half bath located on this floor.

On the third floor is a bunk room with three queen-over-queen bunks, sleeping a total of 6 guests. Also on this level is a pool table, bar with seating for 4, and a kitchenette including an ice maker, refrigerator and sink. You will love the private, shaded balcony with lounge chairs and bench seating. From this balcony you will enjoy breathtaking, unobstructed views of the famous Florida sunrises and sunrises over the Gulf.

Amenities for Destiny West community guests include: a fitness center, fishing, pavilion/gazebo, picnic area, playground, tennis court, basketball court, pool, and whirlpool.

House Layout


First Floor (Sleeps 16)
King In-Law Suite with queen-over-queen bunk (Sleeps 6)
King Room with full-over-full bunk (Sleeps 6)
King Room (sleeps 2)
King Room (sleeps 2)
Laundry Room
3 Full Baths

Second Floor (Sleeps 6)
Mater King Suite with Private Bath Featuring Jacuzzi Tub and Queen Sized Bunks (Sleeps 6)
Living Area Featuring HD Flat-Screen TV
Chef's Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances
Breakfast Bar (Seats 6)
Indoor and Outdoor Dining Area (Seats 14)
Outdoor Stainless Steel Gas Grill
1½ Bath

Third Floor (Sleeps 6)
Media Room Featuring Large HD Flat-Screen TV and Pool Table.
Pool out sofa is available to use.
Wet Bar (Seats 5)
Bunk Room featuring  3 queen bunks (sleeps 6)
Private Closet
Private Full Bath



*Elevator may be used for an additional fee of $500.

*Pets are considered with a non-refundable $500 pet fee.



 *Wedding Receptions – If held on property an additional $500.00 fee is required for extra wear/tear/trash,etc.

Additional Features

*Pool/Spa Heat .....the private pool/spa can be heated for an additional $150/day or $995/week. Pool/Spa heat must be purchased for the entire stay


Check in 4:00 pm (CT)    /    Check out 9:00 am (CT)

Early check in (11am) is available for an additional $395

Property manager

Charles Barone

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: On decks only

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness center
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 5100 sq ft (474 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $495/pet/stay

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 26
Note from host: $500 event fee
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 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

Property is also known as

Unobstructed Gulf Views 50 Steps Sand...perfect Vacation Home
Unobstructed Gulf Views 50 Steps Sand...perfect Vacation Home

About the neighborhood

Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • James Lee Park - 5 min walk
  • Miramar Beach - 5 min walk
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 3 min drive
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's New Orleans Cuisine - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does UNBELIEVABLE GULF VIEWS ,STEPS TO THE SAND...PERFECT VACATION HOME !! 😎🌴 have a pool?

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

Is UNBELIEVABLE GULF VIEWS ,STEPS TO THE SAND...PERFECT VACATION HOME !! 😎🌴 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at UNBELIEVABLE GULF VIEWS ,STEPS TO THE SAND...PERFECT VACATION HOME !! 😎🌴?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at UNBELIEVABLE GULF VIEWS ,STEPS TO THE SAND...PERFECT VACATION HOME !! 😎🌴?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is UNBELIEVABLE GULF VIEWS ,STEPS TO THE SAND...PERFECT VACATION HOME !! 😎🌴 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Destin vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of James Lee Park, Miramar Beach, and James Lee Beach. Regatta Bay Golf and Country Club and Shore at Crystal Beach Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

UNBELIEVABLE GULF VIEWS ,STEPS TO THE SAND...PERFECT VACATION HOME !! 😎🌴 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

denice z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and great location
Spacious, rooms for every family. Great pool and outdoor area. Open floor plan kitchen, dining and living room. Out the back gate and just few steps to an amazing beach. Would definitely rent again. Thanks for a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
We had a wonderful week at Cake by the Ocean! Best location ever! The manager was so easy to reach and talk to! Our beverage fridge quit working the first day and it was replaced within 2 hours! The kids loved the pools! My 18 month grandson walked all over in the kiddie pool! I would highly recommend this property to anyone!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon U., Peachtree City, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Beach week for large family
Everything was well suited for the 23 people in my family for a week at the beach. So nice to have plenty of room for each of my family groups to have their own king size beds and room for their children in queen bunk beds. The kitchen is wonderful to cook and serve everyone. All the porches are amazing to hang out on with views of the beach or pool. The pool was perfect for our group. Plenty of parking in the driveway. The whole family loved it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon Lewin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Favorite!
Can’t give “Cake” enough stars to say how much we loved this place! Super clean, gorgeous decor, fantastic views, and the location is perfect. We have found our new family favorite! We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Thank you for the stay. My family made many memories in your beautiful rental.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye P.

Liked: Cleanliness
family gathering
Our family of 7 loved our stay here. Indoors and out, the house offers spacious, inviting areas for gathering, dining with family, as well as equally cozy nooks for reading or napping. Close proximity to the beach and pool were highlights for the teens, and the neighborhood was a perfect place to walk our little dog every day. Our host promptly answered every question, and our only complaint is that the week went by much too fast. If you are looking for an enchanting house with gorgeous ocean views on THREE levels, this is the one.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Magical Home in a Perfect Location
I wanted to take my family of four children, and their children to a home on a beach large enough for us all. I knew it would be costly, but it had been many years since we were all together all at one time, all in one perfect place. This was that time. This was that place. It is a week I will long remember, as will all of us who were there. Imagine a home with enough master suites to accomodate all, beds for every child, and some left over, a heated, multi-level pool with a hot-tub at the apex large enough for nearly all, perfectly positioned between the home and the 64 degree ocean, only steps away. Imagine luxurious rooms with high-end lighting and furniture, expansive outdoor spaces with seating more commonly found in the Ritz Carlton than a rental home. Imagine no longer. This home is all that and more. The only thing that could have made it more perfect was if the world were tilted twenty degrees more on its axis so that we could see the sun setting more directly from the cushioned setting of the second-story covered deck rather than running across the street to the beach to capture the image slightly further to the west. You really can't appreciate the convenience from the pictures. You walk out from the first level, past the pool, to the gate. You open the gate. Immediately infront of you is the crosswalk with a speed bumb that forces the cars to automatically slow. You cross the street, then an elevated board walk; before you is nothing but sugar-sand beach. Do it
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stay was great- location was excellent. The property manager was very responsive and immediately assisted with any minimal issues. All over beautiful vacation! Will be back for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not quite perfect
Unable to have the jets in hot tub and had trouble with heating pool and hot tub. The elevator was broken. We have a man with Parkinsons disease. He needed the elevator and your advertisement listing you had one is the reason we choose your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Family Vacay
We enjoyed are stay. It was across fro Carb Trap and the beach. Robin the realtor and the owners helped us out whenever we needed something. The Smith’s
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The absolute PERFECT vacation spot!
Our family of 18 met from several different states to enjoy a week together at Cake by the Ocean. The owner was amazing to work with and answered any questions we had prior to booking. The location of the home was perfect, especially for my dad who is ill but still managed to make it down to the beach with us several days. The home is beautifully decorated and included little details we appreciated like labeled light switches, etc. We informed the owner of one small detail like a leaking faucet and he had someone there to fix it within hours. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and hope to book with Chuck again in the future if he will have us back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

judy s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Room and fun for all
Grandparent. Parents, teenagers and younger kids. All agreed we chose a great house for our family reunion. There was enough space for individual family privacy and great space for all to congregate. The beach was steps away and conveniently located. A fun time was had by all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun!
Location, Location! This could not be at any better location. Steps away from the beach. Fun for all ages, nice pool for evening fun. Host was attentive anytime we needed anything. Beautiful beach views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Great place to stay. Host is awesome! Super clean ! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
We all had a great time here! Perfect location and the home itself is spectacular! Perfect for families and get aways with friends! Home could use some handyman touches though - some wear and tear beginning to show (doors/windows difficult for kids to open, showers draining slowly, dishwasher needs repair or replacement, coffee-maker took some cuddling to make work, etc). Overall a great property!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at the cake.
This was our 6th time to the Destin/ fort Walton beach area. The house was great, we had 19 people staying there in total ages ranging from 2-69 there was tons of space for us all. The kitchen was our biggest question mark with having to prepare food for so many and it’s much larger then the pics give it credit. The outdoor spaces were great with plenty of seating for all. The wading pool was a hit with the smaller kids and the bigger ones enjoyed the hot tub and swimming pool a lot. We contacted the property manager with a few questions and she responded very quickly. It has a great location in Destin very close to just about everything. Would highly recommend and we would definitely look for it again when planning our yearly trip to Destin.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Angela L.

Good vacation home
Great property with perfect location and amenities. The communication with the owner and manager was excellent. We had four kids with us and they really enjoyed the pool. The access to the beach is within walking distance and the views are breathtaking. Cleaning could've been improved a little, bathrooms were dusty and the bed lining smelled dirty, we had to wash them, but other than that everything was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we were looking for
This is the first time I have ever left a review for anything. this house was perfect. The location was perfect! The beach across from the property was great for the babies that enjoyed the small sandbars and wading pools they created. The house had plenty of room for everyone to enjoy a comfortable bed. The kitchen and living room was amazing with beautiful views of the ocean. we would open the sliding doors and enjoy our lunch and breakfast every day. I cannot say enough about this home. I can not wait to come back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Brett C.

All in All is was nice
The house was decorated so nicely. The rooms were all spacious and the view from the decks were wondeful. Location wise I couldnt have asked for better! There was absolutely nothing blocking our views from the decks. For the Cons: the house wasn’t thourougly 5 star cleaned. First night we killed biggest bug/ cockroach. There were alot of gnats also in the house. The third deck bedroom also had roach. I think the house needs to be fumigated. The lower level inlaw suite had some type of wormy thing on one of the pillows. The out door area at night had the most awful sounding frogs. Not sure if it was mating season or what but they were so loud all night long. It seemed to only affecting this house. We decided to grill one day and unfortunately a rat came runnning on the second deck. It very well couldve been a beach rat but it definitely wasnt welcomed. All our stay was good but the bugs and frogs definitely didnt. Also there isnt a pool table but there is a foosball table. The sound system couldve been a great added touch but was a headache to work. We had a broken grill that was replaced as soon as we called but it wasnt fully put together but we figured it out. The property needs a manual, and better cleaning.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darlene P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for a family reunion
We had a great time! The house was beautiful. I would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
WILL BE BACK!
Outstanding property and host! We had a large group of all ages. Everyone loved the home. My 83 year old mother loved the elevator. The pool was phenomenal. Location could not have been better. Chuck was very helpful with any questions and always available. The beach was clean and only steps away. The kitchen was well stocked with equipment and allowed us to cook for our group. Extremely clean on arrival. Great views. Safe neighborhood and used workout center and tennis courts. Very pleased!!

10/10 Excellent

Judy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
This property is very beautiful and was just wonderful. The decorations were just beautiful. The pools were great for the kids, because we had about 3 days of rain and couldn’t go to the beach. Also because we had double red flags. We cooked a lot of meals at the house which had an adequately furnished kitchen. Lots of bedrooms Everyone enjoyed there stay very much... we had a total of 28 people. We had a couple small issues that were taken can of immediately. Overall great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

deb c., Paducah, KY

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Terrific house with all the amenities. Wonderful location literally on the crosswalk to the beach. Amazing pool and hot tub (with paying for it to be heated if you go before the heat really comes).
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great pool and great location.
We had a great time. Easily walked across street to beach-even with my 88 yr old mom. Beach very close. Pools and hot tub amazing!!!! Kitchen and porches great for meals and coffee!!! Can’t say enough nice things! Highly recommend.