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Grits-Carlton: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Bunk rooms, Lakefront view

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Take advantage of golfing on-site, a water park and a garden at Grits-Carlton: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Bunk rooms, Lakefront view. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and an arcade/games room are available to all guests.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathrooms372 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Grits-Carlton: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Bunk rooms, Lakefront view

  • Enjoy your stay at Grits-Carlton, a luxury 5-bedroom retreat in the prestigious gated Gulf-front ShipWatch community. Just steps from private, gated, and uncrowded beach access, this Miramar Beach home sleeps 15 with 3 King Suites, 2 custom bunk rooms, ensuite baths, and 4K Smart TVs in every room. Relax by the private HEATED splash pool, unwind on the lakefront deck, or gather in the open great room and gourmet kitchen with premium appliances. Perfectly located near Sandestin, Destin, 30A, Silver Sands Premium Outlets, and top restaurants, this upscale home offers the ideal blend of comfort, style, and beachside convenience—everything you need for an unforgettable coastal getaway.

    Ask about our other luxury homes in Miramar Beach if you need different accommodations or multiple properties for your group!


    3 King Bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, Bunk Room (2 Double and 2 Twin beds) with en-suite bathroom, Bunk Room (1 Double and 1 Twin bed) with en-suite bathroom
    Total: 5 Bedrooms ~ 4.5 Bathrooms ~ 9 Beds ~ Sleeps 15


    🔹 FIRST FLOOR EXPERIENCE (SLEEPS 2)

    - Spacious Living Room with lounge seating and 75" 4K Smart TV
    - Gourmet Chef's Kitchen with all the cookware the family chef will need
    - Dining tables with seating for 12 total
    - King Bedroom with an ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower and double sinks
    - Private deck overlooking the pond with a HEATED pool, lounge chairs, outdoor dining table, and a gas grill
    Pool Heating (Optional)
    Pool heating is available for $71 per day. Heating must be added for the entire duration of your stay—partial heating is not available due to the cost of initially heating the water. Please request heating at least 2 days prior to arrival.


    🔹 SECOND FLOOR EXPERIENCE (SLEEPS 13)

    - Laundry Room
    - Primary King Bedroom with a private covered screened-in balcony and an ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower, jacuzzi tub, double sinks
    - King Bedroom with a private covered balcony and an ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower and double sinks
    - Bunk Room with custom built-in bunks (2 double and 2 twin beds) with ensuite bathroom (shares bathroom with other bunk room)
    - Bunk Room with custom built-in bunk (1 double and 1 twin beds) with ensuite bathroom (shares bathroom with other bunk room)


    🏖 BEACH EXPERIENCE

    Just steps from Grits-Carlton, a scenic coastal pathway leads you to private, uncrowded beach access where emerald Gulf waters meet sugar-white sand in the exclusive ShipWatch community of Miramar Beach. From March 1st through October 31st, two beach chairs and one umbrella are set up for you daily for FREE, making it effortless to relax by the shoreline. With peaceful surroundings, salty Gulf breezes, and stunning water views, this stretch of beach offers the perfect blend of privacy and natural beauty—your ideal Emerald Coast escape.


    🏡 THE SHIPWATCH COMMUNITY

    Your luxury villa is located in the prestigious private gated beachfront community of ShipWatch, giving guests full access to an exclusive, uncrowded private beach just steps from the home. Perfectly positioned in the heart of Miramar Beach, you’re minutes from Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, Destin, and 30A, with dozens of top restaurants, shops, and attractions all close by. It's effortless to explore the area and enjoy the Gulf’s emerald waters and sugar-white sands. Experience the perfect blend of coastal luxury, convenience, and privacy.


    ✨ HOME HIGHLIGHTS

    ✔️ Steps from the private beach access
    ✔️ Private HEATED pool
    ✔️ 2 beach chairs and 1 umbrellas included in your stay for FREE and set up at the beach for you (March 1st - October 31st)
    ✔️ High Speed, Reliable Internet for work and/or streaming
    ✔️ Hulu+TV in every room with Live and On Demand TV from 65+ top channels including sports, news, and movies
    ✔️ 55" 4K Smart TVs in every bedroom
    ✔️ Personal greeting from one of our team members during your stay
    ✔️ All linens and towels are replaced at every check-out with fresh, clean, soft linens from our in-house laundry facility.
    ✔️ Starter pack of essentials are provided including 1 toilet paper roll per bathroom, 1 roll of paper towels, trash bags, dish soap, 2 dishwasher pods, 2 laundry pods per washing machine, and shampoos, conditioner and soap in each bathroom. Please plan accordingly, purchase additional items at any local store depending on length of stay.

    *Guests of record must be age 25+ and stay at the house each night.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • 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

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing 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

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 4,006 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 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

Rules

All guests are required to sign the Rental Agreement. You will be emailed the agreement and can electronically sign it.
A security deposit hold will be placed on the card 1 day before arrival and will be released 5 days after check-out.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Note from host: There is a maximum limit of 3 dogs per reservation

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Destin Commons and HarborWalk Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Ready for a night out? Consider Club LA and LuLu's Destin, FL.. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating. Visit our Miramar Beach travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A shopping center with stores like Swarovski and Eddie Bauer.
    Silver Sands Premium Outlets
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Four blue beach chairs and umbrellas on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.
    Miramar Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A golf course with a pond, tall buildings, and trees.
    Golf Course At Seascape Resort
    2 min drive - 3.2 km
  • The Emerald Sanctuary
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    7 min walk
  • Circle K
    3 min drive
  • Whataburger
    7 min walk
  • Circle K
    6 min walk
  • The Surf Hut
    7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Grits-Carlton: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Bunk rooms, Lakefront view have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Grits-Carlton: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Bunk rooms, Lakefront view pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Grits-Carlton: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Bunk rooms, Lakefront view?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grits-Carlton: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Bunk rooms, Lakefront view?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grits-Carlton: Private beach steps away, Heated pool, Bunk rooms, Lakefront view located?

Nestled on the beach, this Miramar Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of The Emerald Sanctuary and Miramar Beach. Choctawhatchee Bay and Silver Sands Premium Outlets are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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