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Crystal Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants!

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Beach
Property grounds
Interior
A heated pool
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 437 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Crystal Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants!

Clean and cozy studio 100 yards from sugar-white beaches. Located in Destin’s most incredible beach-side neighborhood. Not only is this walking distance to the beach, but also top restaurants premiere outdoor shopping, beachside biking/jogging paths, and a corner cafe with live music.

Crystal Beach Retreat is nestled In the quaint neighborhood filled with rainbow cottages, a private gated pool, and has laundry facilities. Whole Foods, Publix, shopping, and movies blocks away. Just right for small families, couples as well as the business traveler. It's a honeymoon haven, too! Natural, private pathways surround the Caribbean-style grounds.

Crystal Beach Retreat has two studio units. It can be rented together or separate

This listing is for Salty Days is Unit #17B
Bottom unit with a queen bed, pull out couch, small kitchen and dining area, TV/DVD player, free wifi internet, porch with pool views.  (Sleeps 4).

Also available is Its a Shore Thing #17A (VRBO #859942)
Top unit with Queen bed, bunk beds, small kitchen, dining area, TV/DVD player, free wifi, porch with pool and partial gulf views.  (Sleeps 4)

Property manager

christina

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 400 square feet

Similar properties

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
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

Crystal Beach Cottage Steps Beach Pool. Shopping Restaurants
Crystal Beach Cottage Steps Beach Pool. Shopping Restaurants

About the area

Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Destin Commons - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • James Lee Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ruby Slipper - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Crystal Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants! have a pool?

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

Is Crystal Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Crystal Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crystal Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants! located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this apartment building is steps from Miramar Beach and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Destin Beaches. Shore at Crystal Beach Park and James Lee Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Crystal Beach Cottage, steps to beach & pool. Close to shopping, restaurants! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as described
The rental is small—but you must already know that if you’re booking a studio condo. There are no frills—be prepared to buy toilet paper, salt and pepper and basic necessities. But this was clearly advertised and it definitely met our needs. The beach was gorgeous and steps away and the pool was a wonderful way to unwind after the beach. Camille’s is a restaurant in walking distance but otherwise be prepared to drive to other locations and attractions. Or Uber, there is lots of availability in Destin.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Destin honet
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach. Nice pool. Great parking Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Linda S., Springfield MO , USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location ! Close to pool and beach. Manager communicated quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness
great stay
great stay! close to beach and just the right amenities for a long weekend stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
We really liked the location and laid back vibe of the neighborhood. My family specifically did not want to stay in the busy high rise area. Pool was great, shopping and grocery within walking distance. Would stay at again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Roger

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna B., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacay!
Location was perfect, very short walk to beach and short distance from airport. I will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verano D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
We loved our stay. The property has a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a Couple
We had so much fun. This unit is located on the side close to the parking lot and easy to access your vehicle. Also very close to the pool. We rented bikes and rode everyday. The cottages are right in the middle of everything. The room was the perfect size for a couple. The ONLY thing that could use help was the curtains. (Maybe some Velcro) I did use hair clips for the curtain because the room is wide open with the curtains open anyone walking by can see you changing. We had every single thing we needed to cook and have coffee every morning. (After a quick Walmart run) The host Christina was very responsive the entire time from booking until we checked out. We signed the quest book & can’t wait to come back & sign it again. We felt right at home. The walk to the beach wasn’t far at all! I shook the sheets and swept every night so we weren’t soooo covered in sand. Kinda hard when you are at the beach parasailing or riding jet skis everyday though. I personally didn’t get in the pool but I have one at home. The day I went to the water park my husband did though and he loved it. We will be back and we will rent upstairs and bring our grown kids with us! It’s a great place!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crystal beach one of best
Outside place to stay with walking to beach just across road. Crystal beach is one of best beaches. One drawback of Crystal Beach is no public restroom. With rental location you can just go back to room which is perfect. Not to mention outstanding accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
This was a convenient place for walking to whatever you need - a few miles here and there. We had what we needed with the exception of beach towels, which I brought thanks to another review. The beach isn't just steps away unless you walk over homes, and when you get to the beach its mostly all roped off as private with rental chairs...it was disappointing to have to be kicked off the beach and asked to walk down to the public sections... there are two public beach access points across the street which is easy enough and close to get to. The unit has sliding doors that wouldn't close tight making the cold nights real drafty. We had issues getting the cable to work as well but after a lot of trials we managed to get live cable to watch in the evening during the cold snap. The pool area seemed okay, the pool water was cold! This unit is perfect for a couple, with a little TLC this would be an amazing place.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

john w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Convenient to everything and the beach clean and nice loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonaya A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and affordable!
2nd time staying here! We love it! Location is perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small but just right
The location was nice and the very close to some very nice beached
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky P., Green Forest Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Week Ever
Our 4 year old granddaughter loves the pool being right outside of the patio doors. It was just right for my husband and I and the two children 4, 12. Might be a bit cramped for 4 adults.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place near beach
Very nice place for beach stay. Very short walk to beach that was not crowded. Very close to shopping, restaurants, and anything else you can imagine. Very nice neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Pleasant
Was very pleased with our stay. The cottage was clean and the area was nice and quiet. Families with small kids mostly. Just an easy walk to the beach. Traffic is not bad at all along the beach road. Quick access to HWY 98 which will take you to Sandestin or Destin proper within minutes. Just a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki W., Fort Worth, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Walking distance to private beach/ restaurant! Unit was nice and clean! We will stay again! Next time we will stay in the one slightly bigger and upstairs!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Destin Charm
We loved this sweet little cottage literally across the street from an access point to the beach. The owner was so kind! I would 100% recommend to family and friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Broomfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for a couple. Convenient for the beach access. The bed could softer.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ernest M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal cottage
Proximity to pool, hearing all the kids having a ball, and relative closeness to the beach, made it a lovely place for 2 to stay. Four bodies would have been cramped.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Evelyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach was close
Shower water was not hot, swimming pool was not heated
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chaitra Ishwara A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small and clean property
Enjoyed the stay,Walkable distance to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rodelyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place is awesome I recommend it highly
The place is very nice and I love it that it’s near the shopping malls and restaurants , the beach is steps away .. it’s a very memorable days with joy and comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021