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Blue Jay By AvantStay | Spectacular Destin Oasis w/Pool Walking Distance 2 Beach

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Pool
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6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 16278 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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Destin, FL
  • Miramar Beach
    7 min walk
  • Destin Commons
    9 min walk
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park
    11 min walk
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    7 min drive

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About this property

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

Blue Jay By AvantStay | Spectacular Destin Oasis w/Pool Walking Distance 2 Beach

Welcome to Blue Jay, an AvantStay home!

This beauty has got it all. A pool, game room, indoor/outdoor bar… you name it, this classic-made-modern beach house flaunts it. Inside, you’ll find that bright, airy interiors create a crisp and cool ambiance that's perfect after a day in the sun. The interiors maintain the coziness of a quintessential beach house, while elevated touches and ample space on every floor accommodate large groups looking for something extra special. A double bunk bed room with full size beds means no one has to rush to claim the best room in the house because they’re all incredible. This home is just a short block from the water so gather your favorite people and hit the beach running!

Located in Northwest Florida, Destin is often called the “world’s luckiest fishing village”. This Emerald coast city is known as for its sparkling white beaches, numerous golf courses and world-famous fishing. Nearby zipline courses, dolphin cruises and amusement parks make it a perfect destination for families. Adults and large groups also flock here for beach parties during the day and live music in the evening. Once the sun sets, the Destin Harbor turns up with lively bars, restaurants and dancing.
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Nearby Activities: James Lee Beach, Destin Commons, Destin Harbor Walk Village, Henderson Beach State Park, Gator Beach, Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park, Crab Island, Graffiti & Funky Blues Shack, McGuire’s Irish Pub.

AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team. Whether it’s fridge stocking or in-home massages, AvantStay offers a variety of upgrades & experiences to enhance your stay.

Home Truths:
- Please note that active commercial and residential construction is currently underway in the city of Destin.
- A 6-seater Electric golf cart is available to rent at this home for a daily fee. Inquire with AvantStay to reserve.
- We allow service animals at this home. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet.
- Pool heat is available for an additional fee but must be requested at least 48 hours before your stay.
- Please note: Pool heat will not be available during the summer months (April 1 - October 31)
- Please be aware that this home has a ring camera set up.
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Parking Details:
4 cars can park on the driveway.
No street parking.

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The room configuration is as follows:
Primary Bedroom / King bed w/ en-suite
Bedroom 2 / King bed
Bedroom 3 / 2x full over full bunk beds
Bedroom 4 / Queen bed
Bedroom 5 / Queen bed
Bedroom 6 (guest house / King bed w/ ensuite
+ 2 twin size tri-fold sleeping mats


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Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.

This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions.

As a reminder, we do work with 3rd party vendors to maintain the property, and although we adhere to the strictest CDC guidelines and advise all contractors to wear PPE equipment, we can not always enforce. We strongly advise guests to please deny access if any vendors fail to meet and adhere to these standards.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Miramar Beach. An arcade/game room is available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a private pool in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Destin Beaches and 6 minutes from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills and an arcade/game room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

AvantStay

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Games room

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2992 sq ft (278 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Blue Jay By AvantStay | Spectacular Destin Oasis w/Pool Walking Distance 2 Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Multi Family Getaway
This house was everything our group could have asked for in a rental property. We traveled down for a youth soccer tournament with a few other families. The bunk room was perfect for the kids, and they really enjoyed the pool and game room! Everything was clean when we arrived. There was plenty of supplies (dish detergent, laundry detergent, hand soap, towels, etc.)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelorette by the Beach
The Stingray home was perfect for our group and very close to the beach and other restaurants/shopping. The casita is a great addition in the back and allows for a lot of space for guests privacy. Hosts were amazing with little requests we had like more towels/paper towels and ready to drop off items as needed. Overall great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mari Jo H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
We enjoyed our stay! Nice location. The house could use a few updates but overall we had fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Linda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
The property was as expected, large enough to accommodate everyone but most of the rooms were small, only one large one with enough room to move around. Overall the house was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Beth L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Blue Jay
The property was everything we wanted! Short walk to the beach. Nice house and pool. Game room was awesome. We had a blast. PLENTY of room. Only bad parts were the outside shower sprays water everywhere and the grill needs watched closely, ignites into flames quickly. We had a great, relaxing time.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Blue Jay
House was in a great location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jay F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for our wedding event.
One concern is the uneven floor in the suite above the entertainment room. Would like hangers for wedding clothes etc in the non master bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yeshia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
The house was just as advertised! Clean and spacious. We loved the area. Not far from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Vicki S., Trussville, AL

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly suggestions and comments
The size was perfect for our entire family. Didn’t realize we couldn’t park near the beach access so was quite a walk with all the stuff we had to drag back and forth. Couldn’t find a broom or dustpan to sweep up. No closet in the guest house and that bathroom outlet was in the cabinet, strange and took me awhile to figure it out. Uneven floors also. The garbage bins were full when we arrived. Lastly I suggest a larger garbage container in the kitchen as we filled it up daily and also some sort of storage containers for leftovers would have been nice to have, we went and bought in our own. Also a garbage bin in the recreation room is a need. Overall we truly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Donna S.

Awesome!
If you are looking for a home to accommodate and entertain your family this is it. The game room below the guest house was a lot of enjoyment for all members of our family. Ages 2-69! The pool was nice too. Close to beach but we had a car and rented a golf cart.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug L.

Liked: Cleanliness
No complaints
Great location. House was everything as advertised
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

richard t.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Okay
Ok
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

judy p.

We had a great vacation, and found Blue Jay "ok"
Good location! Adequate rooms for 12. Poor pool stix. Game room toilet nasty. Main kitchen refrig. warm first 24 hours. Our salmon ruined. Parking posted 6; In actuality, only four fit comfortably. Internet needed to be explained after poor first day service. Poor response from caretakers, per phone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot
Place looks just like the pictures. Rooms and outdoor area are spacious enough for big groups. 5 min walk to public access beach. Property manager was very polite and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keosha G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we expected…
The house was everything we expected!! The location was perfect and just minutes away from everything, whether walking or driving. The only thing we’d suggest is providing body mirrors on the doors in some, if not all of the rooms. I’m glad we chose this house for my birthday celebration. It was beautiful!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

kelly c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip 2021
We had a great time, ya'll were very good on communicating with me during our stay. Home worked perfect for us and we all had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great property
We traveled to Destin with 10 adults for an end-of-summer getaway. We were all very happy with the sleeping arrangements--at least a queen size bed for all guests--and the common areas were lovely as well. There are restaurants, grocery story, liquor store, gas station all very close. The kitchen had everything we needed for our meals--dishware, silverware, serving platters, etc.--and there was an operable blender and slow cooker for our use as well. The property management company made sure there were enough beach chairs and towels for us to use during our stay, and the washing machine was key to using the towels multiple days. The only issue we had during our stay were some uninvited critters that tried to join our party. We had 3-4 cockroaches in the house/pool-house and a number of lizards in the pool area. These aren't unusual for Florida, especially right after a storm moves through the area and disrupts the ground, but its something to be aware of. We would love to stay in the Blue Jay next time we travel down to Destin, and we would recommend it to you and your family as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Garrison G.

Call if you want to know more.
Call if you want to know more.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meg G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best vacation!!
This property is fantastic. The casita above the game room was perfect for us, allowing us a little privacy and a place for my husband to work. The main house and casita were sparkling clean and there were about 50 towels for the pool. The linens were high quality. It was a short walk to the beach. Large umbrellas shaded the pool for most of the day. Any issues we had were dealt with promptly. There were tons of pool and beach toys for us to use. Overall it was a perfect stay for us and our party of 11, a mix of adults, teens and kids.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Tom S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
Our family had a good time together despite the condition of the house
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Heather B.

Beautiful Home Close to the Beach!
Upon arrival there were a few mishaps, but Tripp answered all of our questions and assisted us throughout our check-in process and our entire stay. The house is beautiful and has so many fun things to explore and keep you and the kids entertained. The pool was warm and the pool house was a great added feature to the home. There was plenty of space for our family of 9. All of the beds were big and comfortable and shopping and restaurants were so conveniently located. Only a few blocks away. The short 5 min walk to the beach was the cherry on top of our entire trip. You won’t be disappointed when booking this home for your next vacation. We can’t wait to come back and visit again! Avant- Stays has made our vacation unforgettable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness
Would book again
Needed a place for 13 people (including children). This was perfect. Way better than several separate rooms at a hotel. House was beautiful!! And perfectly located!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nifty Fifty
This property was everything that we expected. Blue Jay was beautiful and spacious. There was so much going on at this house that we couldn’t get to everything. There’s a wonderful game room which opens up to the pool. The guest house is perfect for that person in your group who need just a tiny bit of privacy. The beds were super comfy. One guest stated even the bunk bed(queen size) was one of the most comfortable beds ever. I had all of my girls bring blue bottoms and white tops for some beautiful pics on the fabulous blue and white porch. The location was excellent. The main strip(about 5 minutes away) had any store you can dream of. We had direct contact with the property manager Tripp who graciously answered any questions and worked with us on our check out. I would DEFINITELY stay at this property again,
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021