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Pet Friendly ~ Golf Cart ~ Across From the Beach ~ Private Pool

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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Beach nearby
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12178 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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 ~ Golf Cart ~ Across From the Beach ~ Private Pool

Sleeping Arrangements
One Story House | Master, King Bed; Guest 1, Queen Bed; Guest 2, Queen Bed; Guest 3, Twin over Full Bunk bed w/ Pullout Twin Trundle; Living Area, Queen Sleeper Sofa

Experience Your Vacation Haven

If you’re looking for a pet-friendly beach house on the Gulf, don’t settle for less. Come home to Pura Vida in the Paradise Retreat community and enjoy a 6-seat golf cart, private pool, foosball table, and driveway. This newly remodeled, 1-floor beach home has 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and is located a few blocks away from the sugar-white sands of Miramar Beach. The main living area features an open concept floor plan with comfortable living room, dining area, and spacious eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances. Whether you love to cook on vacation or simply need a place for morning coffee, you’ll find everything you need in this fully stocked space. You also have the option of heading outside to your fenced-in backyard where you can grill up a stellar lunch or dinner while your guests enjoy the pool and loungers, or prepare a meal inside while the family plays on one of the many provided board games. This is the perfect vacation home for large families and friend groups looking to enjoy some quality time in Destin.

After a restful sleep, get ready for the day and head to the garage where you’ll find everything from chairs to beach toys and a 6-seat golf cart to make beach trips a breeze. Pack up your group and scoot over to your private, gated beach access for a sunny day on the pristine shoreline. From here, make your way to one of the many local food spots for lunch or get out of the sun and into one of the outlet malls in the area. With everything Destin has to offer just outside your door, you’ll never run out of things to do! From shopping at the Destin Commons, the largest water park on the Emerald Coast, views and boating at the Destin Harbor, and seafood on every corner, you’ll find fun for everyone in your group.

When the sun goes down, head back to the house and get cozy in 1 of the 4 bedrooms. The master features a spacious bedroom with king bed and flat screen TV, along with an en suite that’s equipped with a walk-in shower and separate soaker tub. Your guests can use the hall bath with tub/shower combo to start and end each day.

Guest Walk-Through
One Story House – Kitchen, Dining Area, Living Room, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Laundry Room, Fenced Backyard, Private Pool, Driveway, Garage

House Amenities- 6-Seat Golf Cart, Private Pool (heated or chilled for a fee), Foosball Table, Board Games, BBQ Grill, Laundry, Garage, Driveway, Pet-Friendly
Community Amenities-Private Gated Beach Access, Secure Gated Community
About the Community of Paradise Retreat
Paradise Retreat is an idyllic gated community on Miramar Beach, located just off the Scenic 98 Highway. This family-friendly neighborhood features modern, single-family homes that were made for stellar getaways and ready to host groups both large and small. Walk to the shoreline and enjoy the pristine beaches from your private beach access or head to one of the championship golf courses in the area for a round on the lush fairways. With outlet malls, live events, and various local food establishments all around, you’ll always find something to do in this prime location.

Local Favorites
MVH guests receive savings with our Local Favorites. Enjoy discounts to restaurants, beach activities, and shopping so you can save while you stay.

MVH Beach Closet
This property offers a Beach Closet stocked with complimentary beach chairs and an umbrella for use during your stay.

MVH Rental Restrictions
Please reference the Rental Restrictions and Terms of Use.

Pet Friendly Unit
Pets are welcome here! Please note it is an additional $250 for one pet, $350 for two pets, plus taxes and admin fee.

Heating or Chilling of pool is available at an additional cost. Please contact our office for pricing details.

Property manager

My Vacation Haven

Languages

English, Swedish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Bicycle on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Boat on site
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1919 sq ft (178 sq m)

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 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
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

2181-228512

About the neighborhood

Map
Miramar Beach, Florida

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • James Lee Park - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Whale's Tail At Seascape - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cabana Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Pet Friendly ~ Golf Cart ~ Across From the Beach ~ Private Pool have a pool?

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

Is Pet Friendly ~ Golf Cart ~ Across From the Beach ~ Private Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly ~ Golf Cart ~ Across From the Beach ~ Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly ~ Golf Cart ~ Across From the Beach ~ Private Pool?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly ~ Golf Cart ~ Across From the Beach ~ Private Pool located?

This family-friendly Miramar Beach vacation home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Miramar Beach, James Lee Beach, and James Lee Park. The Golf Garden of Destin and Kitchenique are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Pet Friendly ~ Golf Cart ~ Across From the Beach ~ Private Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th Birthday/New Empty Nesters Celebration
We absolutely LOVED our 2 week stay at Pura Vida! My husband and I both celebrated our 50th bday while there and our recent empty nest status. We had 3 different couples visit us at various times and they all raved about what a great property this is. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna P.

Great vacation home
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great mat. House was clean and toom.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sherri or Thomas B.

Wonderful trip
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an absolutely wonderful stay. The house was all we needed and more. Will definitely be booking this again in the future!!

8/10 Good

Angie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for 2 families
Great layout of the house for 2 families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Destin family vacation
We really loved everything. Will be on the top of our list for next year. Great neighborhood and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicky H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic family vacay
It was very nice , cozy and nice neighborhood easy to get to everything Not far from the airport. It was a great place. The kids loved the pool. All in all we had a wonderful time The Hale Family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Bill S.

Great trip, cute rental
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rental was as advertised and clean. Mattresses were in good shape and comfortable. Pool was nice to have and the golf cart is such a nice addition. We took the golf cart almost everywhere even though we had a rental car. Dollar General is really close and has the necessities you need on vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Great experience smooth check in and check out. We absolutely loved our stay here seems the owners go to great lengths to ensure who is staying has a great experience house very family friendly great neighborhood and very close to the beach. House was set up for families to engage.. we loved it!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everyone enjoyed golf cart riding to beach and shops.
Very well maintain and in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Great location, beach access was close. House was clean and big enough for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and clean
Awesome home, close to beach
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

Great stay!!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Would definitely come back again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun Get Away
Perfect for our family - close to beach and local attractions. Plenty of room and great kitchen! Suggest adding small rugs at entrances to capture sand. Also suggest a binder with codes, list of amenities, how/where to use the bonus card and local attractions. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ruth's Gwins Family Vacation
The house was in a gated community with a lot of property rentals. The pool was heated and a big hit with the kids. The Golf cart was very useful when we went to the beach. The Kitchen had the utensils you'd need in a kitchen to make various meals. Definitely recommend and will look this unit up whenever I'm traveling to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
Great overall experience, we didn’t have light in the backyard and emailed and called Property Manager but no one reached out to correct the problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Fine
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Pura Vida
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a nice stay and everything was great except for the beach side access gate. Everything was fine in December but the code would not work on multiple occasions in January and February.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring break
Pretty great experience. The location and home itself were amazing.. The only thing I wish is that we had the option to gain access after it was cleaned and ready to go. We had friends across the street (different rental company) and we knew it was ready 2 hours before we were allowed access. After traveling so far it would have helped a lot!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Good experience. Some.negatives were not having a garage door opener, the bathtub drain being clogged with hair from a prior guest, and the pool heating cost being very expensive for 3 days and not communicated at time of paying for rental. Positives were great location, golf cart access, private beach gate access, loads of pool and beach toys accessible, tons of kitchen appliances to use, and house was nice and spacious. Also when calling about gate issues the calls were answered immediately and issue was resolved. Overall I would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Annette C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house!
The house was just as advertised! There were only a few issues. We did not have the gate code on arrival. We didn't have beach access but not a big deal because we had use of the golf cart. Lastly, the pool alarm in the house wasn't ever mentioned and was extremely annoying! Aside from those little things, the house was great and we definitely enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely a stay again kind of place!!
Property was clean and tidy! We had some hiccups with the washer/dryer but the rental company acted very fast and got a technician out to look at it. The pool wasn’t heated when we arrived, but again they acted fast to resolve the issue-they refunded us our entire pool heating fee when they couldn’t get a technician out in enough time for us to enjoy the heated pool for the length of our stay. Would definitely recommend staying here! Suggestions from tenant to renter: -have throw blankets available for tenants to use for evenings just watching TV or sitting out by the pool -have initial set up of items such as trash bags, towels, soaps available based on how many guests are staying at the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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4/10 Poor

Poliane R.

Stay could be better is appliances worked.
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We arrived on 5/17. On the 16th I received a call saying the golf cart would be replaced. Then arrived found out the golf cart wasn’t operating properly. Couldn’t drive to the restaurants at night because the lights wouldn’t turn on neither would the monitor. Then put all our groceries in the fridge/freezer wasn’t cooling. there was a fridge in the garage as well and that one also did not worked, Next day maintenance brought a mini fridge and freezer. Good thing we brought our coolers with the inconvenience to buy ice everyday multiple bags. 11 people in a house with mini fridge- 🙄. Also, the grill only worked the front flames. Tried to use it but it was taking for ever to get hot - super annoying due to the amount of meat we bought. The last day the office called and asked if they can come and fix the cart and I then stated no point we are checking out tomorrow.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Marian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
White sand get away
The house was exactly as the website showed. Lots of beach chairs, umbrellas and sand toys in the garage to use which was very helpful. Short distance to the beach access. We loved having the golf cart to tote everything to the beach access area and then able to park the cart close by. Also loved having the golf cart to peruse the area and pick things up at the local store. The only downside was not having the accurate code to get in the gated area. Our stay started on the 1st of the month but the code we received was for the previous month which was forwarded to us a few days prior to our stay. I contacted them right away about this. I got a timely response saying we would have an accurate code prior to our arrival. Unfortunately, I never received it despite me contacting the management company multiple times via email and text the day before and day of our arrival. My husband and daughter arrived by our check in time and tried the previous months code without success. I finally called the number provided by the management company and was able to speak to someone. However, this individual didn’t have the accurate code either. About an hour after our check in time, we finally got the accurate code. Other than the check in issue, we had a great stay and loved the house, community and would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ron S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Family Beach Vacation
The property was nice. Our family of eight, two teens and six adults gathered for a week of fun and beach. The first thing that we noticed was the lack of cleanliness. The floors were filthy, we swept the floors immediately and each day….I think they were cleaner when we left! Had to keep shoes on because the grittiness underfoot was disgusting. Also, the stove had grease all over the control panel, it was visible and I only needed a quick wipe down with the dishcloth to remove it! I also had to use Clorox wipes on the back door frame as there was chocolate or dried blood or something 🤮 smeared all over it. Outside there was a plate from the kitchen that someone had apparently fed a dog off of, it was dirty. We left it where we found it! Overall, I would say that the cleaning people are not doing a good job. The other thing is communication. Very few instructions. Golf cart was nice, but where can you park it to go to beach? We inquired about this, took 2 days for someone to get back to us, then she couldn’t give us an answer. This should have been clearly explained. Also, beach access codes are given with no direction as to how and where to use them. I would like to suggest that the owner make up a notebook with helpful information for the guests. This has always been in previous vrbo rental homes and we always found it useful. We did enjoy the pool and outside area, but overall the property wasn’t worth what we paid.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jada P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrible property and Terrible Property Management
This was the worst vacation and rental we have ever experienced. The beds were dirty upon arrival with dirt, human hair, and pet urine. The bed skirt was tucked up between the mattresses to conceal the urine. We reported the dirty bed to Property Management as soon as we discovered it and they were not honest about the situation, so we had to launder our own sheets before we got to go to bed the first night. This was a big problem because both the washer and dryer malfunction on all but 1 cycle. Clothes are locked in as it errors out and it takes hours to figure out which cycle actually works. All the adult beds have worn out sagging mattresses due to the negligent installation of the bed frames which lack correct supports. The poorly conditioned beds triggered sciatica in my back, so we had to leave 5 days early because none of the adult beds were in sleeping condition. The oven only works at 350 degrees or less because the up button does not work at all. The outside light was not working when we arrived and it had been reported in a previous review, so our vacation was interrupted while they finally addressed the issue that had been reported a month before our stay. The bedrooms and bathrooms lacks proper dressers/drawers for your things. Prepare to live out of your suitcase or hang your clothes. We contacted the property management company 3 times and they will not call us back regarding these issues. DO NOT book this property and avoid properties managed by My Vacation Haven.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022