Across from the Gulf, Ocean Breezes is a beautiful 5 bedroom, 4 and 1/2 bath home with private pool and carriage house. With a short walk to the closest beach access and an abundance of amenities like snorkeling at Dolphin Reef or exploring Destin Commons with its interactive water fountains, this stunning property offers endless opportunities for family vacation memories.
Reviews
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
Entire home
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 19302 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
☀Private Pool~Across from Gulf~Carriage House~5BR Ocean Breezes🌅
Top Reasons to Book this Spectacular Home:
* Across from Gulf
* Private Pool w/ Porches and Balconies
* Beach Access is about 500 ft away at Shirah St
* Carriage House across Pool Courtyard w/Full Kitchen
* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below
* Professionally Managed, 24/7 service
Ocean Breezes is a lovely 5 bedroom, 4 and 1/2 bath home with private pool and carriage house right across the street from the beautiful Gulf of Mexico in the exclusive Crystal Beach neighborhood of Destin. Featuring 5 bedrooms with sleeping for 12 guests, this gorgeous beauty has elbow room to spare. There are two bedrooms with king beds, 2 with queen beds and a bunk room with a regular twin bunk bed and a full/twin bunk bed (sleeps 5). The carriage house is complete with a living room and full kitchen across the pool courtyard. Enjoy the private pool and grill as well as a short 500 feet walk to the closest beach access. Create incredible family vacation memories at Ocean Breezes.
*This property is NOT AVAILABLE for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*
*The Pool can be heated for an additional $43/Nt*
The Bed Setup:
On the first floor is a bunk room with 2 bunk beds, one with a full mattress on the bottom (sleeps 5) and a pull out sleeper sofa in the living room. There's a full and a 1/2 bath on this floor.
The second floor has two masters, each with king bed and a private balcony, one has a private bath and a wet bar. There's a bedroom with a queen bed and a hall bath.
There's a carriage house featuring a bedroom with a queen bed and twin over twin bunk beds, a full bathroom, a second living area, complete with kitchen and a queen sleeper sofa.
There's a playground located one block north of the house at a nearby church - walk the kids over for a change of pace.
Area Attractions:
Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest! Destin Commons also has a mini-train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters and Bass Pro Shop.
If you are near Miramar Beach, the snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Dolphin Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 685 feet straight out from the Miramar Regional Public Beach access (by Pompano Joe's), it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Heated pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
4.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
TV
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 an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
Things to do
Heated pool
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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)
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 not allowed
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center or Preston Hood Athletic Complex. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby. Visit our Destin travel guide
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
29 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K
12 min walk
Starbucks
8 min walk
Cracker Barrel
13 min walk
Miller's Ale House
9 min walk
Sonic Drive-In
14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does ☀Private Pool~Across from Gulf~Carriage House~5BR Ocean Breezes🌅 have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is ☀Private Pool~Across from Gulf~Carriage House~5BR Ocean Breezes🌅 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at ☀Private Pool~Across from Gulf~Carriage House~5BR Ocean Breezes🌅?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at ☀Private Pool~Across from Gulf~Carriage House~5BR Ocean Breezes🌅?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at ☀Private Pool~Across from Gulf~Carriage House~5BR Ocean Breezes🌅?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is ☀Private Pool~Across from Gulf~Carriage House~5BR Ocean Breezes🌅 located?
Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Shore at Crystal Beach Park and Miramar Beach. Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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☀Private Pool~Across from Gulf~Carriage House~5BR Ocean Breezes🌅 Reviews
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I and another parent took our daughters and their friends to Ocean Breezes for two nights during their senior prom weekend. The home was exactly what we needed. The additional carriage house was the perfect location for the smaller group of boys who came with us while we (the girls) stayed in main house. Love that the house was sound proof practically to the outside. There was definitely some noticeable wear and tear but nothing to exclude or dampen our stay. We did notice a musty/mildew smell in the carriage house, but a plug-in and some citrus odor spray did wonders for that. Overall we would definitely recommend this property AND RealJoy vacations.
The beach house had all the amenities needed for our 5 day family getaway. Quiet community, with near access to the beach. Thank you for hosting us. Highly recommend.
Enjoyed it. House and rooms were spread out, clean, and tons of room. Property management company was very nice and accommodating. Would stay here again.
Dwight M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dameion W.
23 May 2019
Definitely recommend and will stay again!
The beach house was very spacious and no one was on top of each other. The view and proximity to the beach was awesome. It’s location almost perfect, it was close enough to everything that we weren’t in the thick of Destin beach traffic. Aside from a few cosmetic flaws here and there around the house, it was an awesome mini vacay. We would definitely book this place again when returning to the area.
We really enjoyed the house and its neighborhood. The furniture needs to updated. The mother-in-law house the bed needed some fixing. Overall we had a great vacation!
Charleen M.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Donna B.
22 July 2017
Great house for our family Stay!
This was a great house for my family and we all fit in very comfortably. My grand kids loved the bunk room! (I have 8) Nice master bedroom and Updated kitchen. Loved sitting on the open front and back porches. Just a walk across the street for the beach. Loved the private pool and the Guest house above the 2 car garage with its own private kitchen. We will be staying here again!
Donna B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
rachel d.
4 Dec 2017
Teacher Beach Get-A-Way
We had 14 teachers stay at the property for a small get away. It was PERFECT! The house slept all of us with plenty of room. Everyone went on and on about how perfect it was for the 14 of us. Close enough to the beach that we walked there several times a day and close enough to shopping that we could run and shop and then still able to come back and enjoy the beach. We are thinking about making this a yearly trip, would definitely stay here again next year!
rachel d.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
Sarah B.
14 Aug 2016
Great location and perfect size for a large group!
My family and friends and I enjoyed really enjoyed our stay at Ocean Breezes. The location was perfect with easy access to the beach. And the size of the house and additional carriage house above the garage had a great bedroom/bathroom configuration was perfect for our large group. On the negative side, the Wi-Fi access was spotty and internet was out for a couple of days. Also, the kitchen utensils and cookware were pretty old and sparse so I would suggest bringing a few of your own essentials if you plan to stay awhile and do much cooking.
Sarah B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016
Verified
6/10 Okay
Melanie W.
4 Sept 2019
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Needs maintenance
This house was a great house for my salons beach retreat. BUT There was a lot of things that needed attention inside the house.washing machine, bathroom fixtures , dining table was not sturdy,dishes and utensils were spotty .. the closest Beach access is so tiny and was so crowded when we were there for the holiday had to walk a little further distance but wasn’t a bad location overall.
Melanie W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
6/10 Okay
Heather G.
1 Oct 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
DIRTY HOUSE
For the amount you spend to stay at this house, it is absolutely disgusting. The showers have black all throughout the grout, roaches found throughout the house, several spiders killed as well. They sent a person to “clean” the house the day after we checked in and we had to explain to the person why a counter top had to be recleaned after he had already “cleaned it” but the dead fly that was there when we originally got there was still on the “cleaned” counter. Garage doors did not work and had to be opened manually. There is truly only parking for 2 small - midsize vehicles. Requesting the cleaning fee to be refunded because the place was NOT in acceptable cleaning condition. Make sure to bring your own toilet paper if you have a large group or you will run out and bring your own trash bags because only 1 extra thin trash bag was provided. Honestly don’t trust the sheets were even changed either. Truly disappointing for how much was spent to stay here.
Heather G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
tiffany d.
18 Oct 2019
Liked: Location
Realjoy
We have a been dissatisfied/disappointed with this trip. First the gun that was left in the closet that one of the kids could have found to the beach area that was such a small square to have on the beach for all the people who rents these house was horrible. Parking should have been explained better. we was told there would be extra parking at an over flow parking space and 2 times I called and talked about the over flow space and even ask could we park our boat the our boat trailer in it and they said no hoa will not allow it. then on the day we got there we was told the over flow space didnt exist and we could park our vehicles in a public parking lot. Ridiculous We would have booked another home if we would have known ..the grounds had a horrible smell that my mother and dad left the guest house 2 days early very unhappy. thankfully we brought the boat and found our own beach. We travel every year sometimes twice a year. this is the first time in 10 yrs I have just had to apologize to my family for this vacation
tiffany d.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Archival
2/10 Terrible
Judy C.
22 Dec 2016
Ocean Breezes, Million dollar home was a huge disappointment
Ocean Breezes property was a huge disappointment. We took 10 members of our family for my mothers 85th bday and Thanksgiving. The location of the property was across the street from the condos where we usually stay and the view looked great. Upon our arrival we found the pictures on the website deceiving, much of the property was in need of repair or updating, seems this property started renovation of the 2nd floor but nothing else, bedding was smelly and old, seating in kitchen was missing, cabinets were falling apart, mixer, blender, can open all broken, all pots were old and not cook worthy, hot water was scalding, loose boards on all porches, fixtures didn't work, pool light broken, downstairs shower leaked big time, dryer quit on third day, property was just not as expected as the nightly/weekly rate reflected. If you charge top dollar for a million dollar plus home, I'd expect a home in decent plus shape. Will not recommend. Owner/ property manager responded to my concerns but not enough to change my opinion. We Travel to Destin 2x a year we will continue to stay at the condos we are familiar with across the street.
This house has a roach infestation that was so bad we were unable to use the living room not get a good night sleep. They came out at night and were all over the property. We reported the issue to the property manager (RealJoy) and they were extremely slow in looking into the issue and their response was inadequate. Although it was confirmed by a professional that there were indeed roaches, the property manager would only agree to reimburse the cleaning fee!! In addition to the roaches, the mattresses were stained and old in every bedroom, there was an unflushed poop in one of the toilets when we arrived, there were only 6 forks for the entire household to use and we had to rig the coffee pot just to use it without overflowing. The public beach access is close but be warned, you and all of your neighbors are forced to squeeze into a beach space that doesn’t allow room for beach games. We ended up going to Henderson Public Beach which was beautiful. I do not recommend this house and will certainly never rent from RealJoy ever again.
Great for a big group. Some items on property were broken when we arrived and our A/C was blowing hot air. They came out and fixed within a couple of hours. Mattresses could be more comfortable. But overall, great stay.
Great location, with its own private pool and just a short walk to the beach that our two young kids could handle. The only thing I would suggest to change would be the comfort of all the mattresses.
House was large and accommodating. Perfect location for beach access and restaurants. Had 3 families staying together for a wedding and everyone had plenty of space to move around and do their own thing.
We had a group of 14 that stayed at this property and had plenty of room! It was very nice and clean. The location is great. I do recommend renting a golf cart. We would definitely rent this house again!!!!!
We had a great time making memories with our children and grandchildren. The beach was a short walk from the house and some of the clearest water I.ve seen in Florida. The pool was a hit with the family. It was a great vacation stay.