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Exterior detail
Interior
On the beach
A heated pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 889 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Bay Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

Destin

When you stay at this vacation home in Destin, you'll be on the beach, a 2-minute drive from Miramar Beach and 6 minutes from Henderson Beach State Park. .This beach vacation home is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Destin Beaches and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park.

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • James Lee Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • James Lee Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 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.

Top Beach Escape|Heated Pool|Steps to Beach+Dining+Bar|EZ Parking|BeachGear

We ❤️ our Vrbo guests!

Experience the perfect Destin getaway at Margarita Villa B, a charming lakefront retreat located just steps from the Gulf's sugar-white sands. Managed & owned by local family that is committed to providing great stays!

This ground-level villa offers the unique combination of a peaceful waterfront setting and ultra-convenient beach access via a private pedestrian tunnel (no busy roads to cross!). Whether you're watching the turtles from your back deck or enjoying the heated community pool just 50 steps away, this is the ultimate home base for a stress-free family vacation.

Why Families & Groups Love Villa B:

・Easy Ground-Level Access: Minimal steps to enter (only 3) and all living spaces are on a single level--ideal for unloading beach gear and groceries.
・Safe Beach Access: Use the private community tunnel to reach the beach, playground, and the famous Crab Trap restaurant in under 2 minutes.
・Waterfront Relaxation: A private rear deck directly overlooking the lake with a dining table and comfortable seating.
・Poolside Convenience: Located just 50 steps from the community pool, heated October through April.
・Beach Ready: We provide a wagon, chairs, towels, and toys so you can head straight to the sand!

The Space & Layout:

-Main Living: A bright living area with a wall of windows and direct deck access. Includes a large HDTV and high-speed Wi-Fi.
・Master Suite: Features a comfortable King bed and a private ensuite bathroom.
・Guest Bedroom: A favorite for kids! Features two sets of Twin-over-Full bunk beds.
・Kitchen: Well equipped for group meals with both drip and K-cup coffee brewers.

Location Highlights:

・Steps to James Lee Park (Beach access, playground, restrooms.
・1.5 miles to Destin Commons, Publix, Whole Foods, and 2.2 miles to Silver Sands Outlets.
・Walkable to local beach bars and dining like The Crab Trap.

Important Details & House Rules:

・Booking Requirements: Within 24 hours of booking, you need to sign our Rental Agreement, provide a government-issued ID, and place a $300 refundable security deposit hold.
・Check-in/out: Self-check-in begins at 4:00 PM; check-out is by 10:00 AM. To ensure a perfect turnover for every guest, we cannot accommodate early arrivals or late departures.
・Property Monitoring: Exterior video cameras may be present (absolutely NO indoor views). Indoor noise level monitors are installed to measure decibel levels only (no audio recording).
・Peace of Mind: We include $500 of accidental damage coverage (must be reported during stay) for your protection.
・Prohibited: No smoking/vaping, no pets, and no parties/events. We maintain a strict "No Glitter/No Dye" policy.
・TVs are Roku streaming. While there is much free content, bring your streaming and/or cable logins to access premium content.

What We Provide: We provide a starter set of consumables to get your vacation started, including high-quality linens, bath and beach towels, a starter supply of paper products, trash bags, and soaps (laundry, dish, and body).

Digital Guidebook: Once your agreement is signed, you'll receive a link to our personalized digital guidebook. It contains everything your group needs: door codes, Wi-Fi details, and our favorite local restaurant recommendations.

HOA may, at its discretion, turn-off pool heating due to extreme weather or occupancy.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a water park, or other amenities including barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking/vaping of any kind in home or on decks.

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 ocean
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 960 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Please do not strip the beds, we will handle that!

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Pets are prohibited by the HOA.

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
Note from host: No parties or events are allowed by HOA.
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Top Beach Escape|Heated Pool|Steps to Beach+Dining+Bar|EZ Parking|BeachGear Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was very responsive to all issues; however, the property is in need of updating and some repairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was very helpful and provided great info. One of the highlights for my friend was feeding the turtles (and they leave turtle food in the condo).Great location, easy to get to the beach and Crab Trap Restaurant.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy M.

It was a very nice place. Unfortunately, the couch and chairs in the living room really needed to be cleaned. A few things need to be fixed in the bathroom,
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
I booked this property as a high school graduation gift for my daughter. It exceeded all expectations. The location was ideal and was walking distance to the beach and restaurants. It was extremely clean and the bed was as comfortable as my king at home. The back deck with lake view was my favorite feature. We also loved the beach chairs and were thankful for the beach cart to haul all our things to the beach for the day. It was the perfect beach destination and I will highly recommend to my friends and family. Thanks to Chuck for ensuring we had all we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything went smoothly. We really enjoyed the property and close to a beautiful beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place to stay

This was an amazing place to stay at, chuck was very understanding and professionalism i would definitely come here again. Place was beautiful and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANET H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Had everything that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable Memorial Day Getaway

Enjoyed our stay. Great location & plenty of space for a family of five. Across the street from the beach but an easy walk over to the public access. Owner communication was excellent from start to finish.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystina E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, everything you need.

Property was clean and accommodating. We had everything we needed and it is located so close to the beach. The kids loved the pool and the turtles in the lake out back.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Vacation Spot

Great location and a wonderful house. Perfect for our family as we bounced back and forth from the beach to the pool. We loved feeding the turtles each morning as we started our day. It was so nice having beach chairs, a wagon, and many toys available to use. We were a little worried about the spring break crowd since it was our first time to Destin and didn’t know the area. However, this ended up being a perfect spot for our family. Hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful beach

The location is wonderful, just steps from the beach and a great lake view as well. My family enjoyed a dinner at the Crab Trap which is an easy walk and right on the beach. We had a few issues while staying but Chuck was quick to respond to messages and get things fixed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Location is perfect! Home was as presented. Smaller kitchen/living area but we didn’t spend much time there so it was sufficient. The patio was perfect and we got to see the turtles! Hosts are very kind and responsive. Home is a little older but worked for everything we needed. They were kind enough to leave a welcome gift of snacks too which my teenager attacked immediately! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach Getaway

Beautiful property, immaculately clean and excellent location. Sunsets on the porch are spectacular and we loved that there were beach chairs, towels, and a wagon for convenience. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Babie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot

The villa was so nice! Very clean, had everything you could need. I love that the management gives little extras(i.e. great coffee, extra dishwasher pods and actual pump hand soap in the bathrooms!) easy walk to the beach! We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope B., Emporia, Kansas

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday trip

Amazing stay, Amazing host. We're definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean Property & Attentive Hosts

Great location, close to underground walkway to beach and the condo pool. Property was very clean and has a nice covered patio space that looks over the lake. Perfect spot for kids to feed turtles :) Hosts were very friendly and attentive for the trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mayra a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceeded expectations!

We booked this place with the intention of being in a comfortable place with convenient access to the beach and we are so happy we booked it! The walk to the beach was amazing and easy since we avoided crossing a busy street with kids! The communication with Chuck was great! He was so responsive and definitely knows how to treat guests! This is such a great host and location to visit with family!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location!

Tucked away, yet easy walk to beach. Felt very private and peaceful. Large primary bedroom with very comfortable bed. Big lake front deck in back where we enjoyed breakfast. Kitchen very well stocked- pancake griddle, blender and ample kitchen supplies were definitely a bonus. Nicely decorated. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony c A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Experience

Our experience was amazing, my family really enjoyed the view of the lake, feeding the turtles and fish, the pool was great, and the beach was super.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!

Clean, well stocked home. The bunkbeds worked great for our kids, and the beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed feeding the turtles and the short walk to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy & Relaxed Time

When arriving for our stay we found the home clean & very welcoming. The kitchen had what we needed to cook several meals while there. Several spices supplied & a crockpot which we were happy to have. Before our arrival we were notified that the above stove microwave was not working but a new counter top microwave was purchased so we would have one to use for our stay. Ample bath towels & beach towels were supplied plus a couple of lap size blankets to wrap up in while watching TV. The beds were very comfy & the pillows were great. We loved the location, just a short walk to the beach. Totally enjoyed our stay. The hosts were very quick to respond to any questions we had
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!!

Overall excellent experience. We received communication from the owners numerous times during our stay checking on us. When we arrived we had a handwritten note welcoming us along with some snacks. The guidebook they provide has ALL the information you will need. Would definitely rent from them again!! Thanks Chuck & Vicki!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation

Wonderful place to stay! Great location and beautiful views. Communicating with owner couldn’t have been better. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chase B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location! Perfect Find.

We had the best stay at Margarita Villa B. The location was absolutely perfect, just a short walk to the beach which was perfect for my pregnant wife & our 3 year old. There is public parking right across the street if you need to drive for any reason as well. The pool is conveniently located to the house. The deck overlooking the lake was perfect for having our morning coffee. We absolutely loved that the hosts left turtle food, our 3 year old looked forward to feeding them every morning. We appreciated the abundance of beach toys, chairs & the beach cart! It made life a whole lot easier for us. We did bring a few beach toys, but could have gotten away with not bringing anything at all! The kitchen was well stocked with all of the essentials such as coffee pods, dishwasher pods, snacks for arrival & all of your basic cooking seasonings.. etc. We are so pleased with our stay, and we will definitely be back! Our vacation was nothing short of perfect. Thank you to Chuck & Vicki for being such great hosts! We look forward to checking out your smoky mountain rentals as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023