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Beach nearby, beach towels
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Smart TV, video games, DVD player, video library
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • Miramar Beach
    3 min walk
  • James Lee Park
    3 min drive
  • Golf Course At Seascape Resort
    4 min drive
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    11 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Miramar Beach

When you stay at this cottage in Miramar Beach, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. .This family-friendly cottage is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Destin Beaches and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Destin Harbor Boardwalk.
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What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • James Lee Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Destin Commons - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whale's Tail At Seascape - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cabana Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Welcome to the Delightful Mermaid Cottage! FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct

Welcome to the Mermaid Cottage!
This wonderful 3 bedroom, 3 bath beach cottage is located in the beautiful Cottage Retreat Community of Destin Florida. We invite you and your family to stay in our wonderful cottage for a week in paradise! If you like sugar-white sand, emerald waters and swaying palms, you will love this community.

The cottages in Cottage Retreat are quaint reminders of days gone by with front porches, and bright decorative colors, with the entire community built on a cul-de-sac.

Our cottage comes equipped with all of the comforts of home and possibly a few more! This home has 3 bedrooms, beautifully furnished and all the comforts of home. This home features a wrap-around deck on the first floor, and the second floor has a balcony for enjoying fresh evening breezes. The beach walkover is a short 2 minute stroll to the sugar white sand and emerald waters of the Gulf. Our home is in a perfect location. You will want to return year after year!


What to do in Destin besides enjoy our beaches!: Should you wish to explore what the local area has to offer, you'll find an abundance of choices. Sidewalks line scenic 98 for walking, running or bike riding. We are a short 2 mile drive to the Silver Sands mall to the West, or luxury shopping at Destin Commons to the East. Kenny D's, The Crab Trap, and Pompano Joe's are all within walking distance to Cayenne Cottage. We encourage you to leave menurs of your favorite restaurants when you come.

For evening entertainment, Destin is known for some wonderfully upscale eateries, as well as your regular fare. Friendly night life and nearby state of the art movie theater.

Do you like to shop?: The Silver Sands Outlet Mall is a vacation in it’s own right for shoppers you will have access to over 100 stores, including, Polo Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Liz Claiborne, Tommy Hilfiger, Lenox, Nike and Reebok - just to name a few. When you need to pause for nourishment choose from Panera Bread, Cheeseburger in Paradise or Carrabba's Italian Grill.

More great shopping can be found at the Destin Commons outdoor mall. Enjoy such great stores as Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor Loft, Banana Republic, Belk, Books-A-Million & Maui Nix Surf Shop to rattle off a few. Stop for a bite to eat at the Hard Rock Café, Panera Bread, Tony’s Ristorante or Sushi Siam. More than just shopping the Destin Commons Center Plaza offers a soft-play kids playground and a 49-head pop fountain. Community activities and entertainment are held through the year at Destin Commons . Rave Motion Pictures is also housed at Destin Commons to catch the latest releases.

Fun for all ages!: Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resorts offers wonderful dining and specialty stores as well as great festivals & events that are held at the Market Shops Green or the Center Plaza within the Village.

Grande Boulevard offers stores such as Billabong, Brooks Brothers Country Club, Coldwater Creek, J. Crew-at-the-beach, Sunglass Hut, & Tommy Bahama's Emporium as well as great dining at Tommy Bahama’s , Fleming’s, Cantina Laredo (If you dine here sit outside to enjoy the fountain!) & Mitchell’s Fish Market.

The Track Amusement Center in Destin, Florida offers mini golf, Water Bumper Boats, go-carts & for those not faint of heart, Bungee Jumping.

Big Kahuna’s Water Park is a favorite for young & old a like. Take a break from the wonderful Destin, Florida beach & spend the day here.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a water park, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Kathy Shampine - Kastlekeepers, LLC

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: no smoking is allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 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 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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: pet fee is $150

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: yes

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

Welcome Delightful Mermaid Free Beach Serv. Season Mar Oct

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 128 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

becca s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute beach cottage in a great location!
Our family of 5 enjoyed the week at Mermaid Cottage! The location was great! A short walk to the beach and a few stores & restaurants with a short driving distance to many others. The pool and hot tub were very convenient and relaxinf
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Miramar Beauty
We loved our stay at the Mermaid Cottage! It was super clean, comfortable, and had everything we could need. We loved the decorator touches. The design really worked for our group, with a primary suite downstairs and another upstairs, along with a nicely appointed bunk room/bath. The beach was an easy walk, and there was a good walking area for our dogs. We’re planning our next years visit to the Mermaid!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at Mermaid Cottage
We had 5 adults for a week long stay and it was fantastic. The house had most things we needed which was nice since we travelled in from out of state. The walk to the beach is very short and convenient and it was great that beach chairs and a wagon were provided. Our family would definitely stay again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Beach Vacation
Our family has been vacationing in Florida for many years and this year was another awesome trip in the books. We really enjoyed the beautiful Mermaid Cottage and were very comfortable during our stay. It was an easy walk to the pool or the beach and the home offered plenty of room for our family during meals together, sitting on the balcony, and resting in the living room while enjoying our time together. We definitely look forward to staying again and are thankful to the family for sharing their home with our family. The host was quick to respond and everything was exactly as described.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location!!!
It was hard leaving this beautiful condo. Everything is perfect. The short walking distance to the beach and the pool just feet away from the condo made our family stay super convenient. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break
We loved our stay! It was an amazing location and beautiful house!! We will come back for sure!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
My Favorite Stay at Miramar Beach
We have vacationed at Miramar Beach several times and this was my favorite rental. We had stayed at this same location before and love how close to private beach and nice pool. But this unit was more up to date and provided several perks (nice beach chairs and towels). Communication was top notch. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

patti y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Very nice home, beautifully decorated. They have updated furniture and decorations. Short walk to private beach with free beach service. Kathy was a great host. We had no issues. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyra W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend!
Clean, welcoming, relaxing. Thank you for everything! My family had a beautiful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke S., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
EXCELLENT Property!
This property was beautiful, clean, a great location and a must stay! We will certainly be returning to this property on our next trip! Kathy went out of her way to ensure we had a great stay and took care of the few minor issues we had immediately to great resolution. Excellent!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Trip
Very nice place Well stocked kitchen Great appliances Overall topnotch
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and convenient to the beach!
My husband and I stayed here with our Lab, my brother, and his spouse. We are all over 50 peeps. The fact this house has 2 master bedrooms was awesome for our stay! One is on the 1st floor and the other upstairs. The house is roomy and has great amenities. We found everything to be in good working order. The kitchen was well stocked, but the pots and pans are pretty worn. I worry with nonstick surfaces when they are scratched up. There was plenty of sitting and dining room for us. The only thing that was a bit difficult in staying here was the door code. In the past, we only had 4 digits to remember. This was a 7 digit code to remember. It was certainly not a deal breaker, by any stretch of the imagination. We called upon the manager, Kathy to help us troubleshoot operating the air fryer oven. Altho, she was not able to figure it out for us, she was very responsive and kind in the process. The best part of our stay for me is that every other Southern VRBO we have stayed in, we have encountered roaches!! Now I know it is expected in the South, but for us Northerners, it is unnerving to see them in the house. We had absolutely no roaches seen in the house! So lovely!! Thank you to Kastle Keepers for a successful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mermaid Cottage
This was our second stay at Beach Retreat. Very nice gated area w/ a nice pool and a private beach. A couple of small issues arose and were quickly addressed by Kathy. We would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hao N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Nice, clean, and mins walk to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
We were very pleased with our stay. We loved the house. Kitchen was well stocked. The beds were very comfortable. We will definitely be interested in staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey B., Mooresville, NC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at Mermaid Cottage
Loved it !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan F., Blue Springs, Missouri

Liked: Cleanliness
Mermaid Cottage Vacation
Loved the property and location! Super easy to get to beach and pool. The Mermaid Cottage was so perfect! Accommodations for our 9 family members were roomy yet private. The home was well-equipped and beautifully decorated! We’ll return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach House
Great location, private beach access was nice! The pool was really big. The house was clean and comfortable and felt like home. Property manager was the best, so helpful and kind!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation getaway
Great time in miramar, everything was as advertised
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall great experience
The house, location and proximity to the beach were fantastic. We had two families with young children, and the set up was perfect. We greatly enjoyed our stay and hope to visit again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ally B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning home and location
The place is exactly as described in the listing. Everything was great. Location is perfect so close to the beach! Only issue was slow wifi. It works but it buffers a lot/is unstable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
This is a great property. No issues. Great location. Close to the beach, great restaurants less than a mile away, very nice pool. 15 minutes from the downtown Destin. Hope to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Week
Perfect place! Fantastic location! Great condition in the home! Felt like home!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
This was a great property for a family spring break getaway. The beach was easy access and never crowded. The walking path is steps away and provides access to the strip.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023