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Gated Community ~ Lagoon Pool ~ Near the Beach

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Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Living area
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12182 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Coast Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the area

Destin

With a stay at this vacation home in Destin (Crystal Beach), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Henderson Beach State Park and Miramar Beach. .This vacation home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Destin Beaches and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park.
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What's nearby

  • Destin Commons - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Miramar Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • James Lee Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬10 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.

Gated Community ~ Lagoon Pool ~ Near the Beach

Sleeping Arrangements
Two Story House |
1st floor – Master, king bed
2nd floor – Master 2, king bed; Guest 3, queen bed; Guest 4, twin-over-twin bunk, full-over-full bunk, baby bed; Living space, futon sleeper

Parking: This property offers two parking spots, providing easy and reliable access for guests throughout their stay.

Experience Your Vacation Haven

Located a mere 2.5 blocks from the Emerald Coast, Big Tuna is a charming corner beach house that is full of stylish accents and luxurious finishing touches! It’s a perfect Destin beach cottage rental for families or mature friend groups. The home, which has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms sleeps 12.

Natural, coastal themes abound in this beautiful vacation rental cottage. A wood paneled accent wall in the living room sets of the space and makes for a great conversation piece. Wood accents are carried throughout the home along with soft blues and other soothing coastal hues. The full kitchen has everything you need for entertaining. There’s a dining space with an 8-seater table and there are 6 stools at the corner breakfast bar. Plenty of room for everyone and perfect for entertaining!

The first floor also has an oversized master bedroom with king bed and a luxurious en suite with a shower, garden tub, double vanity, and walk-in closet. An additional powder room is located on the first floor for everyone’s convenience.

The second floor has an additional living space with a futon that pulls into a sleeper bed. You can easily walk out of the covered balcony and enjoy the ample seating from this additional living area. The other three bedrooms afford luxury and privacy. The second master has a king bed and a full bath. The third guest room has a queen bed and porch access. The fourth bedroom is ideal for children with a full-over-full bunk and a twin-over-twin bunk and a baby bed.

You’ll love staying in this blissful “catch” of a beach house. Equally enjoyable is the Crystal Beach community pool, a stunning lagoon-style pool complete with hot tub, waterfall, and tiki lounge area.

Guest Walk-Through
Two Story House –
1st floor – 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, dining area, porch
2nd floor – 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bonus living space, porch access, laundry room

Unit Amenities – private gas grill, outdoor shower, covered porch, balcony, laundry room, baby gates, baby bed, dog-friendly
Community Amenities- Community pool, sand volleyball court, grilling area, tiki lounge area, seasonal trolley

About the Community of the Villages at Crystal Beach
The Villages of Crystal Beach is one of Destin’s premier gated vacation communities! This luxurious community has a free trolley service during peak tourism season, taking you straight to your Emerald Coast beachfront access! The community has one of the nicest private pools in Destin as well. There’s also a grilling area, and a lounge area for guests.

NO GOLF CART RENTALS ALLOWED IN THIS COMMUNITY

You’re within walking distance to everything the Emerald Coast Parkway has to offer, just across from the posh Destin Commons, which has 75 shops, restaurants, and so much more! Entertainment and opportunities for fun abound. For an additional cost, you can experience all of Destin’s best amenities including world-class golf, boating, fishing, and so much more!

Local Favorites
MVH guests receive savings with our Local Favorites. Enjoy discounts to restaurants, beach activities, and shopping so you can save while you stay.

MVH Beach Closet
This property offers a Beach Closet stocked with complimentary beach chairs and an umbrella for use during your stay.

MVH Rental Restrictions
Please reference the Rental Restrictions and Terms of Use.

Pet Friendly Unit
Pets are welcome here! Please note it is an additional $300 for one pet, $400 for two pets, plus taxes and admin fee.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. 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.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a water park and a hot tub. Additional features at this vacation home include concierge services, barbecue grills, and babysitting service.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • 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

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating 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
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,958 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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Gated Community ~ Lagoon Pool ~ Near the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hollie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great property! Stocked kitchen, clean house, plenty of linens and an awesome balcony with a great breeze. Pool is about 2 minutes away. The beach is a 15 minute walk. Great location. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Loved the area beautiful spot and very close walk to the pool! Beach was not far either and the shuttle was super convenient!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W., Augusta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Would stay again!

Had a family of 8 with ages from 7 to 70 plus 2 large dogs. Was a great fit for everyone, short walk to the beach and amazing pool. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Destin Spring Break

Had a wonderful spring break in Destin with my family. Big Tuna was a lovely house. The pool was great and short walk to the beach. We ran out of gas for the grill and management was very responsive and replaced the tank the next day. I wish they had provided more dish soap and some of the pans in the kitchen need to be replaced. Otherwise everything was great
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house

The house was called The Big Tuna. It was very clean. It was 10 mins walk to the beach. We didn’t get to swim at the lagoon, but it looked great. Looks like a lot of people enjoyed it just by driving by it. Easy instructions how to clean before leaving the house. We really enjoyed our 4 day stay. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Big Tuna, Gorgeous and comfortable

Property is well kept and clean, everything was in order when we arrived. Came for a spring break week with our college kids, and it was great. Plenty for the college kids to do, with the beautiful heated pool, and the shuttle to the beach and back.No trouble getting ubers
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chris C.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

susan t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the big tuna

We loved the place. Just wish there would have been a few more supplies such as dishwasher and washing machine detergent. Also garbage bags. The one in the kitchen was not enough. Perhaps also another light in the living room area. One of the beach umbrellas was broken. However we did love the location and the pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Big Tuna

Very nice house in good repair. Access was easy and the neighborhood was well kept. All the amenities were as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

AManda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great accommodations in a great location

Our family of 5 really enjoyed our Big Tuna stay. The house is in good shape with no major wear and tear issues and plenty of space for everyone. The kitchen has plenty of pots, pans, bowls, utensils for all of your cooking needs. You will need to make sure to bring a beach bag and towels but there is a beach cart with plenty of beach toys and 3 chairs to use as well. The pool is really fantastic and we often split our time between the pool and beach. The location was great, close to restaurants, the beach, and attractions. We will definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tara a.

Great home!

We had a great time & enjoyed our stay in this home, there were 12 of us & I was worried about enough room for us all & it did not disappoint! One of best vacations!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good experience

Nice property, very clean and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Celia R.

Big Tuna

While we enjoyed our stay, the house does need some special cleaning. We found stains on the futon and throw pillows. We also found dirty dishes (probably from the renter before) and ended up having to prewash all dishes or cups before using them. A plus was the very short walk to the pool which the kids really enjoyed. Would recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

NORA C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super cute decorations

Overall it was a great stay! Love the neighborhood and super close to the pool (which is the main reason we stay at Villages of Crystal Beach). The beach is walking distance and many entrances to the beach nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome house and great location near the pool

It was very clean and ready for a great week of relaxing and beaching with family and friends! This house accommodated everything we needed! Definitely will stay in the villages of Crystal Beach again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

gina f., Peachtree City

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable stay

Overall a comfortable stay! Maintenance issues handled quickly. Great location for our needs. We’d stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Julie S.

No Hot Water! Big Tuna

We were without hot water for more than 48 hours. We were told to carry on with our day. It is very hard to carry on with our day when we couldn't shower. I'm still waiting for the Property Manager to call me back. I have left several messages.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kayla N., Anderson, IN

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Week!

We had a great stay at the Big Tuna. The pool is just steps away. We were bummed that the ocean seemed so far away - about a 1/2 mile walk but the shuttle was nice to have. The house was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent birthday getaway

This house is amazing! It was a birthday trip and fit our group perfectly. Plenty of room and excellent communication with the owners! 5 starts!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Sarah B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

THANKSGIVING STAY

As the location was a good spot, the house itself was not what I expected. I had crawling babies and within 20 minutes they were covered in black from the floors. The kitchen only had ONE kitchen mitt & that had a huge hole in it so of course while cooking, we burned our hand pretty bad. The AC didn’t work the whole time so the house was up to 79 degrees which isn’t idea either with kids and my parents. The management team responded quick but no resolution. I complained and asked for some type of refund and no response. We also were told check in couldn’t happen until 4 however, with kids we got their early and no one was at the property from 1-4? For paying such high dollar, we should of had a better experience. Very disappointment & will not be recommending for future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bailey R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy, clean property

My firm held an off-site for our five attorneys here. We wanted a place to do some team-building and also enjoy the beach. There was lots of room to accommodate us all. The house was very clean and in a great location with regard to proximity to the pool/hot tub and walking to the beach. We were even able to use the primary television as a monitor to do some training together.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Destin 2022

Weather was AMAZING We had everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House!

We had a great stay at Big Tuna and would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to stay in the Destin area. Clean, spacious house, not too far from the beach (the free trolley is a huge bonus!), nice pool. The only thing we wish had been clearer in the listing is the limited parking, but given the off season we were able to park our extra vehicle by the pool without issue. Will definitely consider this house for future trips to Destin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mattison W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

My family and I had a great experience! Such a great place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022