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Family Beach House | Gorgeous Pool | Gated Community | 3 Blocks from Beach

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A heated pool
Beach
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16242 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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

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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.

Family Beach House | Gorgeous Pool | Gated Community | 3 Blocks from Beach

Welcome to Ahoy Bay your perfect family getaway!
⚓︎ Sleeps 16 people (includes children & infants per County regulations)
⚓︎ 3 blocks from the white sand beaches of Destin
⚓︎ Amazing lagoon style community pool steps away from the front door
⚓︎ TWO living rooms to spread out
⚓︎ Arcade console and games in upstairs living room
⚓︎ Gated community with private security patrol
⚓︎ 5 king bedrooms, plus twin bunk room
⚓︎ Spacious, newly decorated beach house
⚓︎ 3 parking spaces

A beautifully updated 6 BR/3.5 BA, 3 story beach house is the perfect place for your family to gather. Located in the gated Villages of Crystal Beach you will enjoy the benefits of the best resort pool in Destin while being close to the beach. Don't feel like walking to the beach? Enjoy our free community beach shuttle (available during peak seasons).

⚓︎ Community Pool - 1 min walk (3 houses away)
⚓︎ Beach - 8 minute walk
⚓︎ Destin Commons - 0.5 miles
⚓︎ Dolphin Reef - 3 miles
⚓︎ Crab Island - 5.5 miles
⚓︎ Harborwalk Village - 6 miles
Driving times can vary drastically depending on the season.

Basic Rules
• This is NOT a party house
• No Smoking
• No Pets
Please read the Rental Requirements down below.

⚓︎ Community Amenities ⚓︎
• Heated Pool: Mar 1-Apr 13, Thanksgiving Week, Christmas Week, & New Years Week
• Beach Shuttle runs Mar 1-Apr 13, Memorial Day weekend through October
• Additional parking is available on a first come basis. A fee may be charged.

⚓︎ Bedrooms & Floors ⚓︎
• 1st Floor - Living Room | Kitchen | Half Bath | Master Bedroom (ensuite)
• 2nd Floor - Second Living Room | Full Bath | 2 King Bedrooms | Laundry Room
• 3rd Floor - 2 King Bedrooms | Twin Bunk Room | Full Bathroom

⚓︎ Ahoy Bay Amenities ⚓︎
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Smart TVs in every room
• Coffee bar
• Milkshake bar in upstairs game room
• Arcade console in upstairs game room
• Full size washer & dryer
• Beach towels, beach chairs, & beach wagon provided

⚓︎ Villages of Crystal Beach Amenities ⚓︎
• Zero entry, 30,000 sq/ft Lagoon style pool just steps from your front door
• Community hot tub and tiki bar for gatherings
• Pool/Hot Tub wristbands for registered guests
• Free Beach Shuttle during peak seasons
• Gated community with on site security for extra peace of mind

Arrival/Departure
• You will receive the gate & house codes 48 hours prior to arrival.
• Check-in is 4pm (your door code will activate at 4pm exactly)
• Check-out is promptly by 10am
Sorry we can not offer early check-ins or late check-outs in order to provide enough time for our cleaners to prepare the house for the next guest. A $150 fee is charged for late check-outs.

Parking Rules (per HOA & the City of Destin)
• We are permitted for a maximum of three (3) vehicles.
• Golf carts are NOT allowed.
• Street parking (or vehicles hanging over into the street) is not allowed.
• Limited overflow parking is available.
• No boats, jet skis, trailers, or RV are allowed in the complex.

Other Notes
• We provide fresh linens, bath towels, soaps, laundry detergent, dishwasher pods, toilet paper, paper towels, and trash can liners to get you through the first couple of days. Additional supplies are the responsibility of the guests.
• No Smoking - This is a non-smoking property. If you smoke inside the home you will be charged $500 plus any additional cleaning fees.
• No Parties
• No Pets

IN ORDER TO RENT THIS PROPERTY:
• Person with the platform account is the “Booking Guest”
• Booking Guest must be 25 or older and submit government-issued ID to confirm age within 48 hours of making reservation
• Booking Guest must sign and return the Rental Agreement within 48 hours of making reservation
• Booking Guest must stay at the property for the entire reservation dates (booking for others is not allowed)
• Credit card must be in Booking Guest's name
In other words, ALL these must be in the SAME NAME.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Miramar Beach. A water park and a hot tub are available. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • 9 minutes by foot from Miramar Beach and a 5-minute drive from Destin Beaches
This vacation home offers its guests a water park and a hot tub.

Property manager

Gregg & Michele

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2600 sq ft (242 sq m)

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

  • 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 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.
Property Registration Number TDT-070420

Property is also known as

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Family Beach House | Gorgeous Pool | Gated Community | 3 Blocks from Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Large house and fit our two families well. Kitchen is a little small but well equipped. Pool was great and a short walk to the beach. Communication was fast and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Destin vacation 2024
This house was perfect for our family vacation. Lots of room for everyone! Great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A+ for multi-family memories
The hosts were wonderful. Great communicators and we certainly felt well prepared for our visit. The place was well decorated and plenty big enough for the 8 adults and 4 teens. Appreciated that there were plenty of dishes (and back up dishes), kitchen supplies that most places aren’t equipped with, towels (both bath & beach towels), and each bathroom was well stocked with things like nicer shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, qtips, cotton rounds, extra toilet paper, hair dryer. The beds & pillows were comfortable as well. Kids got a kick out of the arcade game in the kids/teens living room. The pool is very lovely and about a 5 min straight walk to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely beach house
We stayed at this house with a party of 14. We had plenty of space for everyone to sleep and hang out. The pool is very close to the house which was convenient. The beach is a short walk so we didn’t use the shuttle. The wagon and beach chairs provided were useful. The host was responsive when I emailed a question. Overall nice stay at this lovely beach house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarvesh S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for families
Really good place to stay. The nearest beach is quite busy so need to plan accordingly
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We loved it! Very spacious, clean, and great location. Second living space was great for kids. Communication was excellent! They checked on us and got right back with any questions. Such a fun week!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Didn't live up to expectations
The property wasn't clean. We contacted the owner about visibly dirty pillowcases and cereal on the kitchen floor and they came out right away to change the pillowcases. But there is no way we felt like it was truly clean. And then, while packing, we found an open bottle of spit from chew and medication that belonged to a previous renter. So any questions about whether the property was actually clean...well, it wasn't. Additionally, it says sleeps 16. There are only bed for 12, plates for maybe 10, glasses for 12, the kitchen is very small. We had 16, 12 were children and there really wasn't enough space. We have stayed in Villages of Crystal Beach five times over the last 13 years (usually if we are going with a big group) and this will be our last stay. The neighborhood has just gotten very rundown. The beach tram is now a van that you have to call for instead of a golf cart that is just always running. It just wasn't as good as it has been previously and the run down house didn't help. For the price, you can definitely find something better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ally M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in a great community!
House was so pretty and clean, enough beds and space for everyone to spread out and be comfortable. Location is amazing, one block walk to the beautiful pool and a short easy walk to the amazing beach. Close to shops and restaurants too. Nothing more we could’ve wanted! No problem communicating w/ hosts either, they were very helpful. High recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great host!
Great layout, and nice quick walk to the beach. Situated near lots of activities. Parking was tough considering the number of rooms, but we made it work. Also would be good to inform folks that there is a very narrow strip that you can bring your own beach stuff too. All things that were small. Overall my family loved it and we plan to return! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffiney C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Birthday Weekend
We absolutely loved this home!!! My daughter wanted to celebrate her 9th birthday on the beach and this home was perfect!! We were .90 miles (walking distance) from the beach!! And the walk was very pleasant!! The neighborhood was very nice!!! I have no complaints at all!! And the owners answered questions, in a timely manner!!! Everything was very nice. It was 11 of us. My daughter keeps saying this was the best birthday ever!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big family vacation
We would stay in this house again. The house has most of everything you need. It does have beach chairs beach towels and a wagon to walk to the beach. The owner was always quick to reply back to us. The walk to the beach isn't too bad. There is a shuttle but we would go too early or too late to be able to use it. The house was very clean. The pool is nice but is around the corner from the house. They do give you a starter set of paper towels toilet paper and trash bags but We didn't realize it isn't that much and with 16 people for a week, it went very fast. Overall we did enjoy the house it was clean and comfortable and we were happy for our stay there!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022