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Adorable Home less then a Block to Gulf W/Private heatable Pool!

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Beach nearby
Beach nearby
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10192 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Destin Commons
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Emerald Coast Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the area

Destin

With a stay at this vacation home in Destin (Crystal Beach), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Miramar Beach and 10 minutes by foot from Destin Commons. .This vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Henderson Beach State Park and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Destin Beaches.

What's nearby

  • Destin Commons - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • James Lee Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 5 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬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.

Adorable Home less then a Block to Gulf W/Private heatable Pool!

Less Than One Block from the Beach!!! This beautifully designed custom cottage home is located in Crystal beach has more upgrades than you can imagine. You will enjoy all the comforts of home as well as the beach less than a block from your front door and in the opposite direction lots of shopping and restaurants within walking distance as well!
Nothing was spared in designing this home. Accented with Bamboo Flooring and Wainscoting throughout the home, Bay Windows, Recessed Lighting, Granite Counter Tops, Stainless Steel Appliances, a Dual Fuel Stove/Oven, Built in Desk, Gas Fireplace as well as a custom-built Murphy Bed in the first-floor bedroom.

HUGE Covered Porches in the Front and Back of the Home, In Ground Pool, and Stacking Glass Doors that to the Covered Back Porch overlooking the Pool. The pool is heat able for cooler months for a fee!
There is parking for 4 vehicles and a large fenced in back yard to enjoy.

Our community: Crystal Beach promotes cottages, rather than high rises, to capture the Old Florida Community feeling. We suggest walking to the corner Bistro (Camille's), sit on the veranda, read the paper and enjoy a relaxing breakfast and cup of coffee while watching the morning joggers pass by.
While at the beach, try one of their smoothies or return in the evening for some of the finest Sushi or seafood in Destin. There are also many beautiful golf courses within 5 miles of your vacation home. You will also enjoy Dolphin watching, jogging and just sitting at the beach to soak in the beauty of the emerald waters as well as the spectacular sunsets. If you enjoy shopping, then you will be able to shop till you drop! Destin Commons is only 2 minutes away.
or you can find several treasures at the Silver Sands outlet mall. It is billed as the world's largest Designer Outlet! And please take time to explore Hwy 30A with all of their quaint shops as well as the shops of San Destin

What to do besides enjoy our wonderful beach...: 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 2–5-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 menus 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. 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.
Baytown 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 Silver Sands Outlet Mall is a vacation in it’s own right for shoppers you will have access to over 100 stores. When you need to pause for nourishment choose from Panera Bread, Cheeseburger in Paradise or Carrabba's Italian Grill.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features 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

Kathy Shampine - Kastlekeepers, LLC

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • 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
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,066 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

Property is also known as

Adorable Home Less Then Block Gulf W/ House Destin
Adorable Home Less Then Block Gulf W/ House
Adorable Home Less Then Block Gulf W/ Destin
Adorable Home Less Then Block Gulf W
Adorable Home Less Then Block Gulf W/ House Destin
Adorable Home Less Then Block Gulf W/ House
Adorable Home Less Then Block Gulf W/ Destin
Adorable Home Less Then Block Gulf W/ House Destin
Adorable Home Less Then Block Gulf W/ House
Adorable Home Less Then Block Gulf W/ Destin
Adorable Home Less Then a Block to Gulf W/private Pool! Destin
Adorable Home Less Then Block Gulf W
Adorable Home Less Then a Block to Gulf W/private Pool! Destin
Adorable Home Less Then a Block to Gulf W/private Pool! Destin

Adorable Home less then a Block to Gulf W/Private heatable Pool! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Loved the house,c
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break vacation.

3 little birds was a great house to stay in. Very clean, beds comfortable, and so close to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandler W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House!

The house was beautiful, and the location was fantastic. Kathy was also attentive to any issue that arose and resolved them quickly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mike snow review

Great property convenient to beach. Had beautiful fall weather. Id stay agsin.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raphael C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great place with phenomenal management company. Exactly as described on VRBO. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family property

Short walk to the beach. Close proximity to shopping.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just Right for Extended Family Vaca

The property was located in a great neighborhood very close to a nice public beach, walking/jogging paths and access to grocery and shops. Having the heated pool in the back yard was perfect on the windy/colder days in late March. The property was just as described.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Destin family

The property was exactly as described. A great location and the owner/property manager was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time- beautiful beach area

The house fit our multi-generational family well, with enough comfy beds and clean bathrooms. The walk to the beach was an easy stroll but also had a small parking lot at the beach where you could load/unload all the beach chairs,toys,etc. the beach area was tight with condos on each side and vendor-owned chairs &umbrellas. The house is very nice but could use some minor repairs and updates (new area rugs, an ice maker, more pool furniture). All in all, had a great family time at a lovely house. Kathleen was super to work with and answered every question promptly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will definitely do again.

House was just as described. Perfect location for the beach. Kathy responded to questions very quickly and was very accommodating. We will definitely stay here again for our Destin vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for two families!

The house was exactly as advertised! We had plenty of room for 9 people. We had 4 adults and 5 kids, aged 10-17. The two king rooms were perfect for the two sets of parents and the room with 3 twin beds was perfect for the 3 boys we had with us! Our two teenaged girls slept on the Murphy bed in the front room. The pool is not huge, but big enough for us to have fun. There were plenty of pool toys ( we left a few more!) I give this house a 10/10 and would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

diane k.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Property not as pictured

Every rug in the house was dirty (thankfully not many). The ice machine did not work and the owners did not provide any. Bed in 2nd floor front room had lumpy bed with hump in middle, blinds did not work. Blinds also didn’t work on front room downstairs. The DR had a broken chair, the yard is dead grass, impossible to walk on without getting hay & dirt on your feet. Pool in need of refinishing, bottom surface and walls had algae (even after pool guy came to ‘clean’ poo)l.mold in shower upstairs, broken pocket door in other bath upstairs… disappointing standards an understatement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

It’s all about the location.

This was our third or fourth time staying at three little birds. Hope to be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

joy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice home

We had a great time here! Nice little walk to the beach. We enjoyed the house plenty of room for the 6 of us very clean. Pool was great! Specially when we couldn’t get in the ocean due to rip currents. Was nice sitting on the porch or back patio with a drink and just relax!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Darlene L.

Great location a few updates are needed

Great location but the Jack and Jill bathroom doors are difficult to close. In the first 24 hours the maintenance guy had to come to fix 2 of the bathroom shower doors. The pool could also be cleaner. The manager was quick to respond to our problems. Also the throw rugs have a lot of spots and should be cleaned or replaced
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent host

Kathy was a very responsive host! The property was an easy walk to the beach and the pool was perfect for our kids ages 3-11. The location was great with several restaurants within distance. The pool was heated which was great for a March trip. We had a fantastic stay. Kathy responded immediately when we found the heat not quite working. The pool company was there within minutes of my text!! Lots of beach toys and a wagon to carry them but no beach chairs or towels so plan on bringing your own. Host welcome email did make sure to mention that the house was minimally stocked with essentials (shampoo, soap, spices etc) so we made sure to pick those up when we arrived.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

This house has all the amenities you could need on vacation! The heated pool and fenced in yard was perfect. Very close to the beach too!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vern L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really happy with stay, some repairs need to be down!!!!!

THERE ARE REPAIRS THAT NEED TO BE DOWN, ONE OF THE DINNING CHAIRS IS BROOKEN, THE PATIO DOOR IS IN NEED OF REPAIR, BAD, LOCKS AND HANDLES
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you!

Great communication, great location and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Dina T., Columbus, Ohio

Great location for a beach vacation

This property was in a perfect location! Everything you could possible need is only several blocks away ! Beach is walkable and just beautiful ! Also great restaurant across the street from beach ! Would do it again !!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

This great house is just steps from the beach. Was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness

An amazing end of summer family vacation

Our stay in Destin was wonderful. We loved the house and our granddaughter loved the short beach wagon ride to the beautiful white sand beach. The house was in a great location for a short walk to the beach or even shopping. Any questions we may have had were quickly answered. Would definitely do it again and have already recommended to friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nanette W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our family!

The beach house was perfect for our family! The walk to the beach was only 5 minutes and we didn't have any issues with our 2 or 4 year old granddaughters walking. It's a straight shot. The pool was a big hit with the kiddos. The only downside was that there was quite a large hump from a tree root or something under the house and if was z tripping hazard. Also, the rug could have used a good cleaning. The shower doors in the guest bathroom upstairs were a little wonky as well. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark P., Winchester

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Great time and love the location of Three Little Birds
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacay 2022

Great house, great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022