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Family Getaway: Private Pool, Canal Views, and Beach Access

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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Pool
Dining
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12295 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Destin Harbor Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the area

Destin

With a stay at this vacation home in Destin (Holiday Isle), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Destin Beaches and within a 5-minute drive of Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. .This vacation home is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Destin Harbor Boardwalk and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Miramar Beach.

What's nearby

  • Destin Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Destin Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • HarborWalk Village - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬3 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.

Family Getaway: Private Pool, Canal Views, and Beach Access

Drop anchor at Captain Jax, where sun, sand, and style collide — a stunning 5-bedroom canal-front retreat with private pool and just a short stroll to the beach!

​​​​​​​Welcome to Captain Jax, your ultimate vacation retreat in the heart of Destin's Holiday Isle! This stunning 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom private home offers over 3,100 square feet of indoor space, a private pool, and incredible canal and coastal views—all just a .3-mile walk to your private beach access.
Whether you're planning a family getaway or traveling with friends, Captain Jax has everything you need for an unforgettable Emerald Coast escape.

Highlights You'll Love
🏖 Easy .3-mile walk to private beach access – 4 beach chairs + 2 umbrellas provided
🏊 Private pool (heated seasonally for a fee) with sun deck + lounge space
🚲 4 bicycles included – explore Holiday Isle like a local
🌅 Expansive canal views from wrap-around deck + private balconies
🍹 Multiple outdoor living spaces with seating + charcoal grill
🏠 3-story home with open floor plan + 3,175 sq. ft. of comfort

Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Master Suite (3rd floor): King bed, private balcony, ensuite bath with soaking tub, walk-in shower, and vanity
Guest Room 1 (2nd floor): Queen bed, Jack-and-Jill bath access
Guest Room 2 (2nd floor): Queen bed, Jack-and-Jill bath access
Guest Room 3 (Ground floor): Queen bed, shared bath
Guest Room 4 (Ground floor): Twin-over-Full bunk bed, shared bath

Bathrooms:
Master: Walk-in shower, soaking tub, vanity (3rd floor)
Jack-and-Jill: Shower/tub combo, double vanity (2nd floor)
Guest Bath: Shower/tub combo, double vanity (ground floor)
Half Bath: (2nd floor)
Living Spaces
2nd Floor: Fully stocked kitchen, large dining table, open living area with Smart TV, canal views, and wrap-around deck
3rd Floor: Private master suite with sweeping views and balcony
Ground Floor: Pool deck, chill space with fridge, sink, laundry, and walkout access to canal

Pool Details
Private pool: 27 ft. L x 9 ft. W
Depth: 7 in. shallow shelf to 4 ft. max depth
Pool heating available for an additional fee (winter months)

Amenities
✨ Free WiFi
✨ Full kitchen + 2nd fridge downstairs
✨ Washer & dryer in home
✨ 4 bicycles included
✨ Beach gear provided (4 chairs, 2 umbrellas)
✨ Starter kit with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, trash bags, laundry soap, dish soap, Dawn, and coffee (2–3 cups)

Exclusive free perks with every reservation: 1 round of golf, dolphin cruise, trampoline park pass, and waterpark ticket (not available for stays over 27 nights)

Travel Insurance:
Travel insurance is a smart way to protect your vacation investment from the unexpected. Whether it's illness, weather disruptions, travel delays, or last-minute cancellations, travel insurance helps cover costs so you don't lose money—or peace of mind. It's a small price for big protection, ensuring you're covered before and during your trip.
Important Notes

🏡 House Rules for Holiday Isle 620 - Captain Jax
Occupancy: Max 12 guests allowed.
Age Requirement: Primary guest must be 25+ and stay the entire trip.
Rental Agreement: Must be signed within 48 hours of booking the reservation.
Security Verification: Must complete security verification to secure verification.
No Smoking: No smoking or vaping inside the home or near doors and windows.
Towels Linens: Keep bath towels indoors. Please place used towels in the bathrooms before checkout.
Trash: Bag and dispose of all trash properly in outdoor bins before departure.
Departure: Turn off all lights, TVs, appliances, and securely lock doors and windows when leaving.
*This property is not handicap accessible (no elevator)*
Noise monitoring devices installed indoors (no recording, decibel-only)

Captain Jax offers the best of Destin—canal views, private pool, bikes, and easy access to white-sand beaches. Pack your flip flops, grab your beach gear, and get ready for the coastal vacation you've been dreaming of!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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 a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,175 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

Property is also known as

925246
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