Welcome to Villa Blanco, the largest home on Holiday Isle. This waterfront property boasts a private dock and courtyard patio with a pool and spa tub for ultimate relaxation. You can unwind in the 14-seat movie theater or challenge friends to a game of billiards in the game room.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
11 bedrooms12 bathroomsSleeps 401133 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Villa Blanco - Huge Waterfront Home in Destin Near the Beach with Large Private Pool & Theater
Villa Blanco - Huge Waterfront Home in Destin Near the Beach with Large Private Pool & Theater
Favorite Features: - Waterfront Property with Private Dock - Courtyard Patio with Private Pool and Spa Tub - 14-seat Private Movie theater with Bose® Surround System - Sleeping for 40 Guests - Golf Cart - In-Home Elevator - 8 Bikes Included with Rental
About Villa Blanco: Villa Blanco is the largest home on Holiday Isle. With a private dock, an in-home theater, a private in-ground pool, and all the bells and whistles, "Villa Blanco" will exceed the expectations of every renter.
The first floor of "Villa Blanco" encompasses the majority of the home's entertainment spaces. A 14-seat movie theater with Bose surround sound and stadium seating in reclining leather chairs is the perfect space to relax. A full bathroom with a large walk-in shower services the theater. Proceeding through a screened-in breezeway, guests will find the home's game room to one side and the expansive private pool and dock to the other. The game room includes a billiards table, a chess table, a sectional sofa, a flat screen TV, and a wet bar. The pool deck is complete with an outdoor bar, lounge chairs, palm trees, a 16' X 35' pool, and a spa tub. Rounding off the first floor are three bunk rooms, a king bedroom, and a laundry room.
The second floor of the home houses the majority of the formal living space, an abundance of gulf view terraces, a queen suite, and the impressive Master's Quarters. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances including a Thermador Professional gas range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, an icemaker, two dishwashers, two warming drawers, and a trash compactor. Two pantries service the large kitchen. The traditional dining room features a hand painted mural on the walls and ceilings, a round table that seats eight, and windows that open to a view of the Gulf of Mexico. Additional seating is available for ten on the opposite side of the kitchen, in the dining area nearest the living room. The living room features a wet bar, a large flat screen TV, a grand piano, gulf views, and a fireplace. Off the open living room lay three balconies. Each balcony provides a different perspective – some overlook Holiday Isle and the lagoon while others show off beautiful views of the Gulf. The large balcony overlooking the front of the property provides outdoor seating and unimpeded views of the jewel toned Gulf. Two expansive balconies overlooking the rear of the property provide views of the lagoon and the large, private pool.
Also located on the second floor, the Master Quarters accommodate two with a King bed, a flat screen TV, and electronic curtains that part to reveal unimpeded views of the gulf. The master suite features a sitting area where guests can recline and enjoy the spectacular views through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The lavish lifestyle carries through to the Master Quarters' two Master Baths. The his-and-her facilities provide a massive walk-in closet, a jetted tub, two stand-alone shower (one of which is a steam shower), flat screen TVs, a bidet, and a full laundry room. Off of the laundry room is a queen mother-in-law suite.
The third floor of the estate is home to three king suites, two queen suites, and additional balcony space. The third floor entertainment area includes seating for eight, a flat screen TV, a DVD player, a wet bar, and a private balcony.
The private dock and boating area allows for the docking of a boat spanning up to 52' on the deep lagoon!
The pool can be heated for an additional charge.
Sleeping Arrangements: FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: King Bed & Shared Bathroom with Shower. Bedroom 2: 2 Twin over Twin Bunk Beds & Shared Ensuite Bathroom with Shower. Bedroom 3: 3 Queen over Queen Bunk Beds. Bedroom 4: 2 Full over Full Bunk Beds.
SECOND FLOOR Bedroom 5: King Bed & 2 Ensuite Bathrooms with Shower & Soaking Tub. Shared Balcony & Gulf View. Bedroom 6: Queen Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower Tub Combo. Private Balcony & Water View.
THIRD FLOOR Bedroom 7: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower. Bedroom 8: King Bed & Shared Ensuite Bathroom with Shower. Shared Balcony & Gulf View. Bedroom 9: Queen Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower. Shared Balcony & Gulf View. Bedroom 10: Queen Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower Tub Combo. Shared Balcony & Gulf View. Bedroom 11: King Bed & Shared Ensuite Bathroom with Shower Tub Combo.
NOTE: THIS HOUSE IS NOT WEDDING / EVENT FRIENDLY
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
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
Bedrooms
11 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
11.5 bathrooms
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Lift
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
Near the sea
On the waterfront
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycles
Billiards/pool table
Heated pool
Optional golf privileges
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. HarborWalk Village and Grand Boulevard at Sandestin are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park, or check out an event or a game at Preston Hood Athletic Complex. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours. Visit our Destin travel guide
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
29 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
18 min walk
Circle K
3 min drive
Donut Hole
3 min drive
Margaritaville
3 min drive
Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House
4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Villa Blanco - Huge Waterfront Home in Destin Near the Beach with Large Private Pool & Theater have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Villa Blanco - Huge Waterfront Home in Destin Near the Beach with Large Private Pool & Theater pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Villa Blanco - Huge Waterfront Home in Destin Near the Beach with Large Private Pool & Theater?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Villa Blanco - Huge Waterfront Home in Destin Near the Beach with Large Private Pool & Theater?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa Blanco - Huge Waterfront Home in Destin Near the Beach with Large Private Pool & Theater?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Villa Blanco - Huge Waterfront Home in Destin Near the Beach with Large Private Pool & Theater located?
This family-friendly Destin holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Harbor Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Villa Blanco - Huge Waterfront Home in Destin Near the Beach with Large Private Pool & Theater 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.
We had 23 people staying at this house to celebrate my son’s wedding which took place on the beach at John Beasley park. This house was perfect for our gathering of friends and family and was nice having our own spaces with many bathrooms! We had the pool heated for our stay and it was very nice! Our weather was beautiful!
The house was extraordinary… Plenty of room for everyone to have a grand time with many things to do. The kitchen was fun to cook in and well supplied we did have a bit of problems lighting the gas burners.
The location was great… steps from the beach and a short drive to the boardwalk and many restaurants etc.
We did have a major complaint with the pool heat which we paid an extra $600 for but it never warmed up enough for even our hardy northerners to be able to swim in it and the company wouldn’t budge on a reimbursement which was a big disappointment. Overall a wonderful place to spend our Family Christmas!
This house was clearly built with luxury in mind. It was pristine and clean, there were more refrigerators for guests than I could count, so many details and extras that nothing was overlooked, and the beds were some of the most comfortable we had ever slept in. They even had child safety pool safety alarms on all the doors that led to the pool area. I cannot possibly recommend this house any more for large groups that need a place to stay. It is definitely worth the cost!
This was our second visit to this amazing home! It is perfect for large families to stay in one place together.
There were a few issues (hole in ceiling dripping), (AC set to go on 82 at night), (one bedroom extremely hot) that took a lot of time with the management company to get handled but they made it right at the end of the trip.
Wonderful place for friends and family to gather!!
Friends and family gathering for a small intimate beach wedding. Everyone was able to hang out together as well as have their own space for privacy. Each floor came complete with gathering space and coffee makers. TVs galore throughout the house!! And the movie theater was our favorite! Highly recommend this property and Five Star Properties is a jewel to work with, always going above and beyond to make your stay more enjoyable!
Kimberly M.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Pamela P.
28 Oct 2015
Got married here
I got married here and but couldn't have been more beautiful! l only had 40 people and would recommend the same if not smaller.
It is important to report any damage right away as the maintenance people are great at coming immediately. I am in love with this home!!!
Pamela P.
Archival
6/10 Okay
Angela S.
27 Oct 2016
Beautiful Property .... But Not What We Expected
We loved the home! However, there are several things that need to be addressed 1. We were led astray with regard to the floor plan. Your company does not provide a floor plan on your website so we had to go by “your word”. It was definitely not communicated to us that there were sleeping accommodations for 26 people on the first floor and only 2 bathrooms to service 26 people. We were led to believe there were televisions in every bedroom, 2 bedrooms did not have tvs. We were led to believe there were bathrooms in every room, there were not. Sharing 2 bathrooms between 26 people with one of the bathrooms only accessible to the King/Twin bunk room was inhumane. Basically there were 20 people sharing 1 bathroom which was absolutely disgusting and definitely not conducive to our needs. 2. The Theater room was inoperable and it took 8 telephone calls to finally get someone to come out and fix the screen the day before we left. 3. The maintenance guy entered the property without knocking and they were indisposed and startled by the stranger standing in front of them. 4. We were unable to lock several of the doors which made people feel very uncomfortable. 5. the utensils and pots and pans in the Villa Blanco were extremely low budget which made it very hard to prepare food for such a large group. The cookware in this home needs to be upgraded desperately and immediately.
This house had plenty of space for our group of 20. Kids loved the game room and pool.
Lisa W.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Martin F.
5 Sept 2017
Wow!
Four families stayed here for Spring Break. Amazing property. Huge! Luxury! Massive kitchen. Amazing pool and hot tub. Very close to beach across the street. Massive garage with lots of beach toys and supplies. Movie theater room was amazing. Nothing bad to say - this place is remarkable.
Martin F.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2016
Archival
6/10 Okay
Matt C.
10 Jan 2016
Mixed Review January 2016
Since the build in 2003 of this home it has weathered. While it is one of the largest homes on Holiday Isle in Destin. It has several issues that you will deal with. All doors and windows are wood cased and are swollen from the moist environment. Several will not lock and others are stuck shut. Wile staying at the home is impressive she the property shows its age with molded docks, cracked tiles, broken fence with caution tape, doors that are stuck shut, air conditioners that did not work that had service people there until 11PM at night and a fireplace that did not work. Outside of the above mentioned issues the house is amazing. The pool heat was a disaster the pool guy could not get it right for days. Finally we got heat for 3-4 days then the day before we left he showed up and shut it off. This canceled our last night ability to enjoy the pool and hot tub. Had several communication issues with the staff at 5 star however if not for one lady in particular and her help it would have been a total disaster. The person that met us at the property did not follow up on anything she communicated. And one final note there is one bedroom on the floor plans you can not use. The description of this property says 6 bedrooms and on the floor plans there are 7 bedrooms. - you only get to use 6 as in the description. One bedroom is off limits and locked.
Matt C.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2015
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Margie R.
30 May 2015
Villa Blanco Extraordinary!
We absolutely loved the Villa. Amazing & Beautiful. If it is not sold, we will be back next year. The property was perfect for us, we had a great time and had a Chef come in one night and cook dinner. We had about 22 people and someone from the Home Owners Association came over and told us we could not park on the street (some were on the side-walks). He was very nice and pointed to a house that was not being occupied and told us we could park in their drive-way. The only "down-fall" about the whole experience was the parking. We moved some cars to a different location (I think it was a Walgreen's?)