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In the charming coastal haven of Crystal Shores, Crystal Cottage offers a rejuvenated retreat of comfort and style. Unwind in the beach-inspired living area or savor delightful meals in the expansive kitchen. With a private gas grill, community pool access, and free WiFi, this home provides ample space for relaxation.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Crystal Shores Crystal Cottage | Free WiFi | Pet-Friendly | Walk to beach

  • Crystal Cottage | Walk-to-Beach Crystal Beach Vacation Rental in Destin

    Crystal Cottage is a newly remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bath Crystal Beach Destin vacation rental that sleeps up to 8 guests and is pet friendly. Located just one block from the beach, this walk-to-beach home is ideal for families looking for a quiet, convenient, and comfortable place to stay in one of Destin’s most popular beach neighborhoods.
    Prime Crystal Beach Location — One Block to the Beach

    Crystal Cottage is perfectly positioned for easy beach days. A short walk brings you to Crystal Beach public access with restrooms, outdoor showers, and a covered pavilion—making beach trips simple for families with kids.
    Guests also enjoy being just steps from the Crystal Shores community pool and within walking distance to Camille’s Café, coffee shops, and beach rental services. The home is also minutes from Destin Commons, shopping, dining, and entertainment.
    Remodeled Coastal Interior with Space for Families

    Inside, Crystal Cottage features brand-new furnishings and a bright, modern coastal design. The open living area is designed for relaxing together after beach days, with comfortable seating and a spacious layout that works well for families and extended stays.
    A large flat-screen TV in the living room makes it easy to enjoy movie nights or downtime after a day in the sun.
    Fully Equipped Kitchen for Easy Vacation Living

    The fully stocked kitchen offers everything needed for family meals and casual dining, including generous counter space and bar seating. Whether you’re cooking dinner, preparing beach-day snacks, or enjoying takeout from nearby restaurants, the kitchen is designed for convenience and comfort.

    Sleeping Accommodations | Sleeps 8
    Primary Suite (First Floor):
    King bed
    Ensuite bathroom with dual vanities and walk-in shower
    Upstairs Bedrooms:
    King bedroom with Smart TV and balcony access
    Queen bedroom with Smart TV and balcony access
    Additional Sleeping:
    Sleeper sofa
    All bedrooms and living spaces feature Smart TVs and free high-speed Wi-Fi, making this home ideal for extended stays and remote work.
    Outdoor Space & Pet-Friendly Features
    Enjoy evenings outdoors on the private patio with a gas grill—perfect for family cookouts after the beach or pool. Crystal Cottage is a pet-friendly Crystal Beach vacation rental, allowing families to bring their dogs along for the trip.

    Why Families Choose Crystal Cottage in Crystal Beach
    ✔ One block to Crystal Beach public access
    ✔ Quiet, family-friendly neighborhood
    ✔ Newly remodeled with modern furnishings
    ✔ Sleeps up to 8 guests
    ✔ Multiple king beds
    ✔ Pet friendly
    ✔ Close to Destin Commons, dining, and shopping

    Check availability for Crystal Cottage and see if this walk-to-beach Crystal Beach home is the right fit for your next Destin family vacation.

    Parking for two vehicles or three small vehicles (strictly no street parking)

    Self check-in with keyless entry

    Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

    ** Please note: There is a $200.00 pet fee. Please inquire about the weight limit. **

    *** Minimum age requirement for booking is 25 years old.***

    Destin, FL
    Miramar Beach, FL

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,794 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

About the area

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Visit our Destin travel guide
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach
    Miramar Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Destin Commons
    Destin Commons
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Destin_EmeraldCoastCentre_553248621558039131_04
    Emerald Coast Centre
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • James Lee Park
    2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    9 min walk
  • Starbucks
    14 min walk
  • El Jalisco Destin
    15 min walk
  • Cracker Barrel
    10 min walk
  • Miller's Ale House
    9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Crystal Shores Crystal Cottage | Free WiFi | Pet-Friendly | Walk to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Crystal Shores Crystal Cottage | Free WiFi | Pet-Friendly | Walk to beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crystal Shores Crystal Cottage | Free WiFi | Pet-Friendly | Walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal Shores Crystal Cottage | Free WiFi | Pet-Friendly | Walk to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crystal Shores Crystal Cottage | Free WiFi | Pet-Friendly | Walk to beach located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Shore at Crystal Beach Park and Miramar Beach. Destin Beaches is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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Crystal Shores Crystal Cottage | Free WiFi | Pet-Friendly | Walk to beach Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karien M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Holiday

The property was immaculate and the location incredible. We would definably return for future vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation saved

This property was perfect and saved our vacation after checking into original place and it not being what was advertised. Was able to book last minute and even check in early which was a huge help. Great property, perfect location, and very clean. Plan to book again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karien M.

Crystal Beach Summer Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay at Crystal Beach Cottage. Beautiful house with great amenities and walking distance to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and great house!

This house was a great find! Perfect location, short walk to the beach and easy to work with owner/property manager. I loved enjoying the front porch, coffee in the morning, cocktails in the evenings! I’ve never stayed at a VRBO that didn’t have some spices or even a little olive oil or salt and pepper. I guess it’s a county ordinance law, so be sure to bring your own spices, oils, coffee filters. The house was excellent and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Great Stay at Crystal Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our third trip to Crystal Cottage in three years. We have stayed 4 or 5 weeks each time. We love the house and the location. Hope to be back next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation Celebration 2024

Property very clean!!! Nice neighborhood with pool. The ocean was so clear and gentle that we didn’t use the pool but maybe twice. The house was very cute; my family loved it! Host was accommodating allowing us to enter the home a little early after a very long drive. Host also added another night on because we loved the area and house so much! Hope to visit again!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

Crystal Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay at Crystal Cottage. Beautiful, quiet neighborhood, so close to Camille’s and an easy walk to the beach. The communication was easy, prompt, and always friendly. We would recommend the house to anyone staying in Crystal Beach!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom & Pam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crystal Cottage

Everything was as described. Communication was prompt. House is very nice inside. There is a fenced small back yard for the dog that was good. Close to the beach. We would have expected full toiletries/trash bags etc for the 800/night price paid. But a very pleasant community and we had a nice stay in Destin!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Our second home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stay in this house every year and rent a golf cart during our stay. I love this house because it is perfect for my family of four. The master sleeps well for my wife and me; upstairs, my son and daughter have their rooms and share a bathroom with two sinks. The living room has an oversized sleeper couch, but they must share the downstairs bathroom. This is your house if you have a small family and want to get away for a while. The HOA pool is three houses away, and the beach is a short walk across the scenic highway. This house is tucked away, so sitting on the front porch with a cup of coffee is the perfect spot to soak in the ocean breeze. We love going to Camilles, Captain Daves, the Crab Shack, and an Italian gem called Pazzo Italiano. If you have questions, please get in touch with the management company and talk with Audrey; she will ensure it gets done effectively and quickly.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Savannah H.

Fantastic Place!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was so close to the beach and truly felt like a beach retreat. Highly recommend staying here!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Family Holiday Vacay at Crystal Shores Crystal Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time visiting with family, playing at the beach, The Track, Baytowne Warf, Noon Year’s Eve at LuLu’s, and just enjoying the neighborhood.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, clean & comfortable house

The house was exactly as described and seen in photos. Booking and check in was easy. House was clean, comfortable and had everything you would need. We would stay here again, no problem.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Spring Break

We had a lovely time staying at this property. We would love to come back and visit again. Wonderful spring break getaway for our family. Thanks so much!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always enjoyable

We have stayed in this home before and it is always our "go to" when visiting Destin. The new remodel is beautiful and the management company is top notch for any issues. We will stay here again soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun times at Crystal Cottage!

Our family stayed here for my 60th birthday celebration! So nice and clean and so close to the beach, just a short walk! It was perfect! We will definitely be back!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

We enjoyed our month long stay very much. Comfortable, clean and convenient. We didn’t need a thing until we contacted the property manager to reserve next year!
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

Best stay ever I’ll be coming back

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: No complaints by far the best worthy the money convenient love this vacation home
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our Stay

We really enjoyed our stay and the property was perfect for our family. There were a couple of maintenance issues and from what I understand there will be a remodel of the property soon. The location was perfect for beach access and the nice little café on the corner. The community pool was clean and always ready to have swimmers. We would stay in this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House Felt like home! ❤️

The house was SO CLEAN and BEAUTIFUL! It really felt like home. I never wanted to leave. We had such a great time. Very easy check-in and the manager texted me to see if we needed anything. She is a very sweet person. We will DEFINITELY stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Crystal Cottage - Thumbs up

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice little house very close to the beach. Loved the fenced in back yard for the dogs to play while we kept watch. Very comfy beds. Just a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great extended stay!

We stayed at the property for 2 weeks and had a great stay! We had an issue with the fire alarm overnight one of the first nights of our stay but they were prompt to come out and fix right away. The house was recently redone and the cleaning crew does a great job! The house was spotless when we walked in. The description does say that Miramar beach is a 5 min walk which isn’t the case. Miramar is a lot further. However you are right on Crystal Beach. There are two small public beach sections. And you can rent chairs and an umbrella from the private beach sections. We rented a tent, 2 chairs and a beach wagon from Emerald Coast premier Rentals and everything was great, reasonably priced and easy to work with. Overall we had a great stay and would definitely stay here again when we’re in the area!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

We love this house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed at this house the last two years all of February.. we love this house and the neighborhood and surrounding areas. The house was remodeled this year and looks fabulous. It’s a great area to walk in and the around the corner restaurant, snack bar etc is great. We feel very much at home and comfortable here and highly recommend. The property manager was very available and helpful. We even met the owner who has more improvements scheduled and was as nice as could be.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couldn’t be better

Location is incredible! Very very close to the beach, you can easily come home if you forgot something! Nicest beach entrance. Camille’s is a 2 minute walk for delicious snacks and coffee. Also very walkable to Destin commons for everything else. Street is adorable, loved walking our dog around the block. Pool is 2 doors down and popular with the little ones. House is nicely updated and has a great layout. Front porch cool and private. Very very clean, easy booking and check in. Bright but not too hot from the sun beating in. Beds comfortable and quiet to sleep at night. Laundry convenient and air con works great. Bathrooms modern. Everything was fantastic! Perfect for us - 2 adults and 2 teens. Thanks for a great spring break!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Joan G.

Would not stay again

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Upon arrival we were disappointed at the outside condition of the house. Multiple dead shrubs line the driveway. Old beer bottles and trash in the shrubs. House is in desperate need of a pressure washing. Front porch was mildew and had broken steps. Inside there was a few loose grapes sitting on the dining room table from the previous guests. All the screens in the house are torn or missing. The carpets are severely stained. Palmetto bugs ran wild in the house killing 15 on our 4 day stay. For the amount of money spent I expected a much better house. It appears that the owners only care about making money on the rental and do not put any money into this house. I would definitely stay elsewhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Keira M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We rented this location for our stay in Destin, we encountered a few issues that caused us to be moved which I am sure most are resolved at this point. We checked in early which was great but the ac was set on 78 and it did not move from 78- after unloading and unpacking it still didn’t move and after it was addressed it was determined that the unit was in need of replacement. Ultimately great house, great location, needs to be able to be locked from the inside. We did have our pup (smart border collie) and our other pup (super smart 2.5 year old toddler) with us, I do note I would not consider the location child friendly as there is no way to lock the door from the inside. So when ever the pup or the child wanted to exit they could simply use the lever handle to do so. We found our pup at the pool after leaving to go to the beach and thank goodness children and adults were there that attracted our super friendly smart pups attention and she stayed there with them, our trip would have been absolutely ruined had anything happened to her and I would still be living in Destin searching. Ultimately we were moved to a different location “upgraded” from one block to the beach and walkable to 8 blocks to the beach with no beach access. Also “upgraded” from a sleeps six to a sleeps sixteen three story house to chase our toddler up and down 4 flights of stairs- little did I know I should have brought 3 stair gates- luckily this house did lock from the inside. The trip was a $2500 dollar wash, we left early.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021