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PRIVATE Pool & Spa ~ PRIVATE Beach Access ~ FREE Golf Cart ~ Local Host

Step into this luxurious retreat across from the beach. Enjoy your days lounging by the pool or strolling along Scenic 98.

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 23

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool

About this property

Entire place

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

PRIVATE Pool & Spa ~ PRIVATE Beach Access ~ FREE Golf Cart ~ Local Host

Welcome to Nantucket House!

Sugar Palm Vacation Rentals is a local Destin company and we take great measures to ensure every aspect of the home and your stay is as perfect as can be. We make sure this home is clean, well-maintained and ready for you to enjoy. Unlike other property managers, who may be hundreds of miles away, our office is right here in the neighborhood – so if anything breaks down while you’re staying, our staff is close by to come and fix it! We’re happy to answer any questions before you book and we’re available during your stay.

Nantucket House is right ACROSS from the BEACH on Scenic 98 and is an ideal home for 4-5 families with children- we sleep up to 23 people. This beautifully nostalgic, Nantucket-style home features modern conveniences for your comfort, while preserving the unique retro-charm of this large, luxury beach home.

As our guest, you’ll enjoy PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS which includes 2 chairs and 1 umbrella set up for you each day of your stay. It’s a hassle-free beach experience - enjoy the beach in this private roped-off area, away from the public beach crowds! Your entire group can also set up other chairs behind the rental chairs in this private beach area. You can also rent additional chairs/umbrellas, as available. (March-October 2025)

Large 18’ x 30’ private pool
Raised spa with waterfall (this is NOT a hot tub)
Outdoor dining area with pergola and natural gas grill
Just steps to the beach!
FREE 4 Passenger Golf Cart ($600-$800 value!)
Inviting living area with plenty of seating
Dining table seats 12, more seating at large kitchen island
Gorgeous, updated and well-equipped kitchen
Pet Friendly
Ocean views from the 3rd floor!
Bumper pool table

6 Bedrooms & 6 Full Bathrooms
4 KING Bedrooms (1 on 1st floor; 3 on 2nd floor)
TRIPLE QUEEN Bedroom (2nd floor)
Bunk Room with 2 sets of FULL-over-FULL Bunks (3rd floor)

Additional amenities include:
PRIVATE BEACH access w/ 2 chairs/umbrella
Free Wi-Fi
TVs in all bedrooms and living room, DVD player
Fluffy white bath towels and a hair dryer in each bathroom
High chair and pack-n-play
Washer & dryer (2 sets)
Iron and ironing board
2 Refrigerators
Beach wagon with chairs & umbrella
Cleaning products, trash bags, aluminum foil, and plastic wrap

FIRST FLOOR
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Inside you’ll find a bright and inviting living area with gleaming new floors, a brick fireplace, and beautiful tongue and groove wood details on the walls and ceilings. There's a leather sectional, chaise and side chair, and you’ll appreciate the big HDTV with DVD player..

The wide open spaces continue in the beautifully updated kitchen, with high-end stainless steel appliances. In this well-appointed kitchen, you’ll find all the dishes, pans, appliances and utensils you may need, a Keurig, as well as a regular drip coffee maker. There’s room for 12 at the dining table, and more dining space at the kitchen counter. We want you to feel at home, and the large, open layout is a perfect gathering spot for your family or friends.

BEDROOM #1 - KING BEDROOM with Private Ensuite Bathroom - 1st Floor
This is a very large bedroom that is perfect for guests who would prefer to stay on the 1st floor. It features a KING BED, and a flat screen TV. A sleeper chair provides a nice place to relax, or perhaps for a child to share your room. The large private ensuite bathroom features a large vanity with two sinks and plenty of storage, a commode & a large walk-in shower.

Bathroom #2 - 1st Floor Hallway
This lovely full bathroom is convenient for everyone to use on the 1st floor. There’s a vanity, commode and tub/shower combination.

2ND FLOOR
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BEDROOM #2 - KING BEDROOM - 2nd Floor
This bedroom features a KING BED, vaulted ceiling, a custom window seat, a dresser, and a flat-screen TV. Guests share the full bathroom with Bedroom # 3 guests.

BEDROOM #3 - KING BEDROOM - 2nd Floor
There’s a KING BED, vaulted ceiling and a custom window seat. This room also includes a flat-screen TV. Guests share the full bathroom with Bedroom #2 guests.

Bathroom #3 - 2nd Floor
This full bathroom is shared by guests in the Bedrooms #2 and #3. It features a vanity with storage and extra counter space, a commode, and large walk-in shower.

BEDROOM #4 - KING BEDROOM with Private Ensuite Bathroom - 2nd Floor
This bedroom has a comfortable KING BED, a custom window seat and a flat-screen TV with DVD player. The private ensuite bathroom features a single vanity with storage, commode and a large walk-in shower with glass doors.

BEDROOM #5 - TRIPLE QUEEN BEDROOM with Private Ensuite Bathroom - 2nd Floor
Children, teens, and adults alike LOVE this bedroom! It features 3 QUEEN BEDS, HDTV and a built-in dresser. It’s the room that everyone talks about with lots of space and beautiful vaulted ceilings, The attached full bathroom features a double vanity, a commode and a walk-in shower.

THIRD FLOOR
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BEDROOM #6 - Bunk Room/Play Room with Private Ensuite Bathroom - 3rd Floor

The 3rd floor now has additional space for a BUMPER POOL TABLE with windows all around - enjoy the OCEAN VIEW! It’s a great place for children or teens to hang out. However, adults will want to check it out too - for a game of pool and definitely for the view! There are 2 full-over-full bunk beds (yes, that’s 4 full-size beds.) The bathroom has a custom vanity and sink, commode and stand-up shower.

LARGE POOL & OUTDOOR AREA
Step out from the living room to enjoy our beautiful 18’ x 30’ private pool (one of the largest in Crystal Beach.) It’s a gorgeous pool with custom mosaic tile and a large sunning deck and artificial turf all around for you to enjoy the Destin sunshine! The raised spa has a waterfall effect into the pool; it is the same temperature as the pool.(This is NOT a hot tub. VRBO does not have an option for spa/whirlpool only.) It's a great place to cool off in the summer with relaxing, massaging bubbles. Pool/spa heat is available for $40/day. (Max temperature is about 85 degrees for both.)

Near the pool, there’s a natural gas grill for your favorite dinners. You'll also find plenty of seating and dining tables with a pergola, umbrellas and chairs.

PERFECT BEACH LOCATION
You’ll be right across the street from the beach (Scenic 98) - public beach access is just steps away. We provide a cart with beach chairs and an umbrella too.

This home is in the heart of Crystal Beach, a quiet, walkable neighborhood with white picket fences and easy access to shopping, restaurants and activities in Destin. Destin Commons, a beautiful upscale shopping and entertainment center, is less than a half-mile away. It features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Bass Pro Shop, World of Beer, Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl & Grill, AMC Theater with IMAX and much more. Local favorite, Camille’s, is just down the street, and The Crab Trap is about a mile east. You can bicycle, scooter, Jet ski and go parasailing all within walking distance. The Silver Sands Outlet mall is not far for those who enjoy “retail therapy”!

OFF-STREET PARKING
You may park up to 5 vehicles at this home, depending on size. There is no street parking allowed in Destin.

PET FRIENDLY
We are pet friendly and welcome your dogs in our home. There is a $300 per dog extra fee and your dog must be pre-approved by the owner.

NOTE: Monthly rates during November through February are based on two-person occupancy. If you have more than two people staying at the property, you may be subject to additional charges after you have booked the reservation online.



Property manager

*Sugar Palm Rentals*

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs allowed with pre-approval and pet fee.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Max Occ. includes ages 0-2; ages 16+ are adults.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Events limited to max occ. Email before booking.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Brand NEW Pool Across Beach golf Cart Included sleeps 22 Beds
Private Beach! ~private Pool Spa ~new Kitchen~ Golf Cart

About the area

Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 2 min walk
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 12 min walk
  • Destin Commons - 13 min walk
  • James Lee Park - 15 min walk
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 20 min walk

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ruby Slipper - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does PRIVATE Pool & Spa ~ PRIVATE Beach Access ~ FREE Golf Cart ~ Local Host have a pool?

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

Is PRIVATE Pool & Spa ~ PRIVATE Beach Access ~ FREE Golf Cart ~ Local Host pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at PRIVATE Pool & Spa ~ PRIVATE Beach Access ~ FREE Golf Cart ~ Local Host?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PRIVATE Pool & Spa ~ PRIVATE Beach Access ~ FREE Golf Cart ~ Local Host?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PRIVATE Pool & Spa ~ PRIVATE Beach Access ~ FREE Golf Cart ~ Local Host located?

This family-friendly Destin holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach, Henderson Beach State Park and Destin Commons. Destin Beaches is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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PRIVATE Pool & Spa ~ PRIVATE Beach Access ~ FREE Golf Cart ~ Local Host Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chad K.

Big family stay
We had 15 family members get together for mini-reunion. Property was clean. Had a few home maintenance issues that were addressed quickly by the property manager. It was a great experience and would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah K.

Good Stay
House was exactly as advertised. Pool was great and the area was very nice. Close to lots of attractions and the free beach set up was great. Couple things there was dog poop on the outside of the pool area in the grass however they came and cleaned it up within minutes of me calling. The golf cart needs to be retired and a new one would be great. Again even with those two things we would definitely rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

Family vacation
The Nantucket fit our needs for our extended family of 17, 10 adults & seven children. The location was one block from the beach which was convenient. Any issue we had was addressed immediately plus the realtor called often to check on our status. I would recommend this house to other vacationing families.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

October Stay
Great house, great location, and loved the layout. Kids enjoyed the upstairs while the adults had adult time.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

Family Vacation
What a great home for our family to enjoy. Perfect location and the pool was great for the kids. Would recommend this home 10 out of 10 times!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Rose M.

Property was fair
Property condition and amenities could have been better. Plumbing issues and amenities could have been better for the price. Appreciate the management addressing some quickly, but saying the pool light was "hot wired" to work (but it still didn't work) did not make us comfortable in the pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Stellar Stay at a Stellar Home
Our trip to The Nantucket House honestly could not have been better! The home works so well for a large group and provides all the amenities you are looking for during a beach vacation. From the spacious interiors that make group dinners and hangs perfect to the gorgeous outdoor pool and patio that we all fell in love with...it just could not have been better.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey A.

Nice house very close to the beach
We loved the house and the location was perfect! Walking to the beach took about a minute or two. The house was perfect for our family.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Spring Break
Thank you for providing such a great house. Only issue that I know of is that the hot tub didn’t work well and didn’t hold the water in it. Didn’t seem to be a big issue, but letting you know. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann S., Gardner

Great for big families!
Our stay was great! House is perfect for all ages. There is a lot of room to spread out. Loved the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette J.

Great Home
We enjoyed ourselves. Not to far from the beach. Would definitely do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M., Atmore

Wonderful time.
My family and I had a wonderful time. The house is exactly as the pictures show and the description says. Beautiful home and great location. Thank you for sharing your home with me and my family.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Great location
Property was perfect for our group of four families! The location was amazing right across from beach, and we really enjoyed the pool. Only concern was that the pool got really cold the last 3 days even though we paid extra for it to be heated for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Nantucket 2023
The bedroom layout was excellent for our family of 8 adults and 10 kids and having two washer/dryer sets was a real plus. The folks at Sugar Palm were great to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trena K.

Beach front
Very nice condo. Construction was a bit of a problem for a couple days. But overall was nice and right on the beach. Very cute beachy condo. Very clean. Enjoyed ourselves very much. I would stay there again.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Doug S.

House was perdect for a family that had 8 adults and 7 children ages 1-13
Property had extra washer and dryer, extra refrigerator, large kitchen and beautiful pool area. Pool was perfect when you have small children and plenty of room in main part of pool. Large kitchen made it easy to prepare meals for this group of 15
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Renee G., Southaven

Wonderful experience
I can't say enough good things about this house and location. We had a house full of adults and teenagers, about 20 people total and we never felt crowded. Lots of room and beds for everyone!! This house sits on a corner lot and is a short walk to the beach access. Was even surprised with a call letting me know the house was ready hours before we were due to checkin. Would highly recommend this house and location!!! Looking forward to a return visit!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

8/10 Good

Danny D.

Lovely week at the beach and pool
Small hiccups: Found out after we got to the beach that the area in walking distance was claimed as "private" by nearby condo. We ended up walking farther than expected with all our beach gear and small kids. Also: TV and wifi didn't work in top floor and "three queens" room. Other than that, we had a wonderful week. The pool was fantastic, the rooms and beds were spacious. Washer and dryer sets on first and second floors was great. Great place for a family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen T.

Beautiful!
We actually stayed at the Over the Top property next door as they were doing some amazing renovations to the Nantucket House. the house was great. Clean and well furnished and so much room. We stayed for and entire month. Property is right across the street from the beach which we visited everyday.We would definitely stay here again. And we are also hoping to sometime stay at the Nantucket house. We were met at the property by the management company to see if we were pleased with everything and if we called about anything they were extremely helpful and very quick to reply. Great people!
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Jessica M.

Beautiful home
The home is beautiful. Kitchen is well stocked. The house was very dusty. I’m not sure a dust rag was ever taken to the fans, shutters, door slats. The location is great but the beach access is a bit more of a hike than expected and it is not ocean view. The pool area was great but there is no hot tub as stated in the listed which was a huge disappointment. Overall, we were pleased but not sure we would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

family vacation
The house was as described and worked well for our large family. The pool area has no shade but we brought a tailgate tent and that worked for a bit of relief from the sun. The beach entrance across the street from the house is NOT the place that has the umbrella and chairs included in the rental. Those rentals are down a few blocks at another beach entrance that is VERY crowded to the point of annoying. We used that once and never went back choosing to pay for rental chairs at the closer access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa L.

Perfect Beach Vacation House!
Love this house! The location is perfect – just steps to the beach. This gorgeous Nantucket style home and the Crystal Beach neighborhood are exactly what we were looking for to relax and have fun on vacation. Plenty of space (I’ll bring more friends or family next time!) - beautiful furnishings – well equipped kitchen – super clean – like being welcomed into a friend’s house. The open kitchen, living and dining area is great for hanging out – I like how it opens to the grilling area outdoors. The triple queen suite is huge – perfect spot for a big group of cousins! We loved spending time on the third floor too – great views – and yes, playing on the game table! The Sugar Palm Rentals staff is super, they checked in with us to make sure everything was ok and that we knew how to contact them should we need anything – really made us feel welcome. Can’t wait to return!

8/10 Good

Derrick D.

Family holiday week
We enjoyed the size and location of the house. The property managers could not have been more responsive to our requests. We really appreciated that! The pool area was beautiful and the heater worked as advertised. We had a pretty good size group and we're surprised to learn there was not enough steak knives. I would suggest addressing that and perhaps addressing the grill/outdoor kitchen to be more in line with the size of the home. One last suggestion, please be sure the cleaning service thoroughly mops the floors prior to new guests. They did an outstanding job other than this and it would be a great job done. Thanks again for a wonderful week.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clifford H.

Roomy and Nice
Great location on Scenic Route 98, just across the street from the beach. VERY well accessorized. By that I mean every cooking utensil one would expect plus an extensive array of cutlery and dishes. TWO large refrigerators and two large washer / dryer combos (one on first and second floors). Open air "hot tub" is not what you would expect at your health club, and there is a substantial upcharge to heat the pool, but those were small concerns to us. A HUGE plus is the company, which was IMMEDITELY response to any concerns. This is in SHARP contrast to our experience with several other agencies in the area. Sugar Palm Rentals even called us occasionally "just to see" if everything was alright. They are great, and so is this property.
Stayed 48 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl N.

Fabulous Family Reunion
We had 15 people from ages 16 to 77 at the Nantucket house. We absolutely loved that we could all get around the kitchen table every evening for dinner and games. Every morning we sat outside on the front deck (has some trees that offer privacy from the street). The beach is a short walk and we purchased chairs/umbrellas for the week from the gentleman that is setup just as you enter the beach from the Barracuda entrance. This was great since he had us setup every morning in a perfect spot right by the water (although a little expensive, definitely worth it!). We were very impressed with the how responsive the owners were to any of our needs or questions. We had a thunder storm one evening that blew out the modem and they picked up a new one and installed within about 30 minutes! It was the perfect backdrop for an incredible week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017