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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Interior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 142000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Miramar Beach
    5 min walk
  • Destin Commons
    8 min walk
  • Soleil
    4 min walk
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    7 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Destin

With a stay at this vacation home in Destin (Crystal Beach), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Destin Beaches and 6 minutes from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. .This vacation home is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Destin Harbor Boardwalk and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from HarborWalk Village.
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What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 5 min walk
  • Destin Commons - 8 min walk
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 14 min walk
  • James Lee Park - 20 min walk
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ruby Slipper - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

SUPER CLEAN, PRIVATE POOL Short walk to beach PET friendly, Golf Cart Available

Livin' the Dream is a sparkling clean gorgeous 2000 sq. ft. beach home located only 1.5 blocks from the sugar white beaches. The house is minutes away from the Destin Commons, which boasts many restaurants, a movie theater, bowling alley, many dining options, and great shopping. The two story house has covered porch/balconies on both the front and back sides of the home. The home boasts a private pool, with heating optional for an additional fee during the colder months. New upgrades include a newly renovated kitchen, triple queen bunk beds, new white vinyl privacy fencing, LED string lighting around pool deck and all brand new kitchen appliances. All 4 bathrooms have been upgraded to quartz countertops, large LED mirrors, new fixtures. ALL linen is freshly washed after each stay to include comforters, quilts, blankets and shams. We have 6-8 beach chairs, a cooler, beach wagon, 14-16 beach towels. For small kids we have a pack n play, baby gate for inside, and safety gate for pool area. ALL BEDS ARE LUXURY MEMORY FOAM MATTRESSES

Downstairs you have your open livingroom and kitchen with a brand new large custom Barn wood table enough for 8 people! Every room has a large flat screen smart TV with access to complimentary nexfix account.
Downstairs boasts 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
1st bedroom is a large Master bedroom with a King size bed with private full bathroom.
2nd bedroom on the first floor has custom triple queen bunk beds.(bunk beds suitable for adults or children)
2nd full bathroom is shared access is in the hallway. Both rooms have access to covered back porch and pool area.

2nd floor boasts 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms.
1st bedroom is a Master bedroom with King size bed and attached completely renovated full bathroom with a deep soaker tub. Sliding glass doors give you access to a covered balcony looking over the pool.
2nd bedroom is a large room with a King size bedroom with 2 futon sofas for seating or an extra sleeping space with private access to front balcony.
3rd bedroom has Queen size bed with access to back covered balcony looking over the pool area.
2nd bathroom is a shared full bathroom in hallway.

Note: Golf cart rental is available at a discounted rate, please inquire about this wonderful amenity.
All pets must be approved before booking for insurance purposes. Non refundable pet fee will be applied to your stay.
Pool heating is available in the colder months. Please inquire before arrival.
We have installed a ring doorbell viewing our porch and front yard/ parking. This is monitored for security of our property and for the safety of our guests.

Our property accommodates 4 vehicles parking spaces during your stay. No trailers or campers. Parking is heavily enforced by city code officers. All rules apply.

There is a STRICT NO SMOKING policy in our home!

We do NOT host COLLEGE groups. Any instabooking executed outside our house rules will be asked to cancel immediately.

Paradise awaits! God bless you, and God bless Destin!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A flat-screen television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. A private bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a water park and an outdoor pool.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Michael and Leiann Blyden

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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 9:00 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
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: Small dogs with prior approval only, max 2

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Child lock gate at pool entrance.

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
Note from host: these events must approved by owners
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

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SUPER CLEAN, PRIVATE POOL Short walk to beach PET friendly, Golf Cart Available Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation 2024
Very clean beautiful house the location was great. Felt very safe neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

AJ H.

Liked: Cleanliness
40th anniversary
We were.all AMAZED and felt WE were LIVIN A DREAM !! The HouSe was IMMACULATE with all the immentities of Home from soft luxurious towels ...SpiCes for.cooking ...necessities for the the babies and kidz...we definitely want to go back !!! The pool was heated and used constantly and the GOLF cart was a charm to get us around to GREAT restaurants a hand throw away and shopping
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
First trip to Destin
Everything and more than described. Of all the trips we have taken over the years, this property was the cleanest and most organized. Mike was fantastic in communicating with us and made us feel at home. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
The house was just as pictured, within a few blocks to the beach. Nice patio area & pool. The only thing I would add is more backyard/patio lighting.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Liv’n the Dream
Excellent experience all around. Short walk to beach if you don’t want to rent a golf cart. House had everything to include beach chairs, beach canopy, pack and play. Second time we stayed there and enjoyed it both times. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Family Vacation
Our Family Vacation consists of our Mother, myself and two younger Sisters, along with our Husbands, plus, my Cousin and his wife. My Mother is the youngest and only living Sister of three, so, our vacations are important to all of us. Our Vacation Home was beautiful and very clean, except for the carpet on the steps going upstairs. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we could possibly need to cook breakfast for everyone and we had plenty of bath and pool towels supplied. We had 9 Adults vacationing this year, with 5 bedrooms and 4 Bathrooms. It worked out well for everyone, except my Husband and I because we stayed in the room with three queen bunk beds. The first night, we climbed up to the second bunk. Climbing down the ladder in the middle of the night, was painful on the feet. The second night, we slept on the bottom bunk, which was more comfortable, but, climbing out was a bit of a challenge. I believe the bunk beds would work better for children or younger adults. All in all, we had a great vacation. Our Hosts were amazing and were available for questions or anything we needed. Renting the golf cart really came in handy. I wish we could have checked out at 10am rather than 9am because we spent our last evening packing and preparing for the check out, rather than spending time together.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Destin House
The owner was very accommodating and the property was fantastic. We did not really have a sunny day the entire week but the pool and the house saved our trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Savannah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A M A Z I N G !!!!!
This beach house was one of the BEST my family & I has stayed in . BEAUTIFUL,BEAUTIFUL HOME! The owners are so kind , we had no issues with anything & the smallest thing we needed help with Mike came right out & assisted us with it . The house was very clean , smelled amazing . 3-5 min walk to beach . 10/10 DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!!!! We will be back forsure .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfort/clean
This was by far our best stay in Destin. The accommodations were perfect and clean. we loved the kitchen/family room. We could cook and enjoy conversation with family while doing so.The host was proactive in making sure we were comfortable and set up for a lovely successful stay. Thank you Mike our family really enjoyed our stay. We will definitely make this our next vacation rental. Tony
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nhi T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay!!!
We had an amazing stay! The host was very communitive and responded quickly to my messages. The house is very nice and clean. It is also in a perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly amazing
Such a great stay for our family of 10. Fully stocked kitchen, plenty of towels, super comfortable beds. The golf cart is 100% worth it for convenience, the beach isn’t FAR but with tents, coolers, etc the golf cart made things much easier. So nice to spend the day at the beach and be able to spend the evening after dinner in the pool. Mike is a great and courteous host. We will be visiting again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
All Bases Covered!
This house was ideal for our family and itinerary! We used the golf cart for getting to the beach. We used the pool for relaxing after fun-filled days at the beach. We had easy drives to stores and excursions (Crab Island, helicopter tour, shopping for our teenage girls, family photo shoot at the beach, etc.). The kitchen was fully stocked for our occasional cooking, and the house had ample towels, pillows, pool toys, beach items, etc. – no shortage of any essentials whatsoever. Michael was exceptionally kind and responsive and helpful from initial reservation to questions along the way and check-in and check-out. Our family of 9 was thrilled with how this house enabled such a fantastic and memorable vacation. We’ll seek this house when we return in a year or two!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

debbie b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Property Owners make the trip perfect
We stayed at Living the Dream for a week. Location to the beach is great! We did rent the golf cart which was absolutely perfect especially with little kids. The golf cart served as morning and evening entertainment for the kids and of course transporting people and chairs to the beach. Makes getting to the beach a breeze. Walking to the beach was super easy too. The house is a great place to stay. Everything you need is right there. We had to contact Mike a couple of times for things 100% out of his control and he responded within minutes. It really is so nice that the owner of this property (and not a third party company) communicates directly with us! He was so extremely pleasant and made everything so easy. One of the family members accidentally left some internet items behind. Michael was so responsive and had to go out of his way to get it returned. We so much appreciate his care and concern. On top of the great communication we were able to check in 2.5 hrs early!!! Not that it happens all the time but other places we have rented were so strict on the 4pm arrival time! It was nice working with someone that has the reflexibility of saying "yes, we are ready for you!" The location is so convenient to so many stores, restaurants and shops. Remember, rent the golf cart!!!! Thank you to Mike and Leiann for helping to make our week with the family that much better!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Destin Vacation
This is a great property with a great location, about two blocks from beach. Michael is a great host, very friendly and very accommodating. Would definitely recommend this property to others. Loved the pool as well. Randomly meet someone who had previously sounded at this property and she highly recommended this property as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B., Tomball

Liked: Cleanliness
Location and Charm
First our host was accessible and so kind. He even mailed back my husband’s chargers. The home was very clean and comfy, especially for our family of 10. Also when entering and leaving Destin you are close to the bridge. We rented the golf cart and it was very handy, especially getting all our gear to the beautiful beach and running to Marble Slab. You are close to the grocery stores and more. The pool and backyard was perfect for all. We spent every afternoon there. The neighborhood is so charming, as is the house. We loved it there. It was all perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorri C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation in Destin!
We had a great vacation at Livin' the Dream! We had three kids under 7 and seven adults and we fit wonderfully in the house. The kitchen was very well equipped, and everyone was very comfortable in their own bedrooms. We enjoyed the pool every day and it was a quick walk or golf cart ride to the beach. Mike and Leiann are great hosts and made it very accommodating to enjoy our vacation in Destin.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

B G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute upgraded home!
The property manager was amazing! Very kind and generous and communication was on point. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacay
Home is lovely. Enjoyed the pool and easy access to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home, perfect stay
House was clean and beds were comfy. Yard was wonderful. Plenty of towels. Walk to beach was easy! I have zero complaints! We had a toilet leak and Mike (the owner) was amazing! Super super nice people! 100% recommend this house!! All details listed are spot on!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for families!
We spent a great week in Destin. The home was about three blocks to the beach - easy walking distance. In the middle of everything, but you didn’t feel crowded. We plan to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Week
This was such a great house! The cleanliness and extras that were provided was outstanding. My now husband and I got the house for our friends and family along with some of his troop from the Army and we all had an amazing time. From the location to the golf cart making trips to the gas station or down to the beach was absolutely incredible. The heated pool was a life saver with it being cold as well. 10/10 would recommend to anyone and will look into booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sacha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Beach House!
I've vacationed in Destin for the past 20 years and this was hands down the best house! Great location only 1 block from the beach, surf shops and restaurants. The most comfortable beds! There's so many windows that provide natural light that you never feel indoors. Complete privacy in the back yard and pool. 4 separate porch/balconies. The house is fully equipped with all of the extras. I would definitely recommend renting the golf cart! Michael was an incredible host and went above and beyond! You can't go wrong with this rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
We loved the property and location. Everything was clean and Michael was very good with communication. The pool needed a minor repair the day we arrived, but he was great with keeping us informed and getting it taken care of quickly while we were out. Would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place we've ever stayed
We had a wonderful time staying at Mike and Leiann's rental property in Destin! The house was absolutely perfect for our family - it had everything we needed and more. Additionally, this was the cleanest rental property we've ever stayed at. It's a quick walk or golf cart ride to the beach, which we loved. Mike was a great communicator and was always quick to respond when we had questions. We will definitely be staying at this place again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay!
My husband and I stayed with a group of our friends and had a wonderful time! The hosts were very responsive and helpful, and the property was perfect. Location was great to go to the beach every day, especially with the golf cart. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023