In this fantastic beach cottage, enjoy a private pool, large furnished patio and outdoor shower. With space for two families and a kid's room with bunk beds, the whole family can have fun like Flipper in his own home. A welcome kit is provided to help you settle in.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10122 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
The current price is €851
€851
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
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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.
Designer upgrade! Huge Backyard and Private Pool Area! FREE Beach Chairs
Dolphin's Cottage is Professionally Managed by Newman Dailey.
FREE Beach Chair Service of 2 Chairs and 1 Umbrella Each Day on the Beach in Season from March-October
Dolphins are whimsical and playful, and that's just how you’ll feel in this fantastic beach cottage. Ideal for two families this warm and contemporary designer-furnished home has space divided equally among all the bedrooms, a kid’s room with two sets of bunk beds, and a large, open living/kitchen/dining area with eat-up bar. You’ll have as much fun as Flipper in your private pool, complimented by a large furnished patio, outdoor shower, and convenient bath just inside the back door.
Guests receive a welcome kit with small dishwasher detergent, dish soap, sponge, a roll of paper towels, and laundry detergent. There will be an initial trash liner in each receptacle and a set of toilet paper and soaps for each bathroom provided. Guests will need to replenish supplies for longer stays.
This property comes with 2 parking spaces.
There are several pool towels provided for your stay but must remain in the vacation rental and not be taken home.
Property rules state: no RV's or trailers of any kind are allowed to be parked in the drive way or on the street. Please call us to arrange off site parking if you are bringing a trailer or RV.
We may require a minimum length of stay during the summer and over holidays.
We do not rent to anyone under 25 or to students. We require 1 parent for every 2 people under 25.
Guests receive a welcome kit with small dishwasher detergent, dish soap, sponge, a roll of paper towels, and laundry detergent. There will be an initial trash liner in each receptacle and a set of toilet paper and soaps for each bathroom provided. Guests will need to replenish supplies for longer stays.
In addition to our welcome kit, we also supply basic cooking essentials like salt, pepper, and oil.
This pool can be heated between October- April for a fee per day upon request to our office. There is an additional charge for heating requests within 48 hours of check-in.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
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
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Furnished patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Heated pool
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming 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
Rules
We require 1 parent staying in the property for every 2 people under 25 in the property.
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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a deadlock
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Property is also known as
Newly Updated! Huge Backyard Pool Area! FREE Beach Chairs
Newly Updated! Huge Backyare Pool Area! FREE Beach Chairs
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Designer upgrade! Huge Backyard Pool Area! FREE Beach Chairs
Huge Backyard Pool Area Open Floor Plan Great for Entertaining!!
About the area
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Destin travel guide
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
28 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K
6 min walk
Starbucks
8 min walk
Bonefish Grill
11 min walk
Miller's Ale House
6 min walk
Cracker Barrel
7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Designer upgrade! Huge Backyard and Private Pool Area! FREE Beach Chairs have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Designer upgrade! Huge Backyard and Private Pool Area! FREE Beach Chairs?
As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Designer upgrade! Huge Backyard and Private Pool Area! FREE Beach Chairs on 15 Apr 2026 start from €851, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Designer upgrade! Huge Backyard and Private Pool Area! FREE Beach Chairs pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Designer upgrade! Huge Backyard and Private Pool Area! FREE Beach Chairs?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Designer upgrade! Huge Backyard and Private Pool Area! FREE Beach Chairs?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Designer upgrade! Huge Backyard and Private Pool Area! FREE Beach Chairs?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Designer upgrade! Huge Backyard and Private Pool Area! FREE Beach Chairs located?
Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk 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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Designer upgrade! Huge Backyard and Private Pool Area! FREE Beach Chairs Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Thanks for opening your house for others to enjoy. Its perfect for families with kids/teens.
Location offers quick walk to the beach.
Would definitely come back.
This house was perfect for our 2 families! We had a couple issues, but the property manager took care of them immediately and made sure we were more than satisfied! We were only a block from the beach…absolutely perfect location! Easy check in and out. We will be back!
Our group of 9 adult women fit perfectly and all raved about this home. Standards with this group were high but we encountered very few negatives. The home was extremely clean and cool (no issues with ac in fans in every room except bunk bed room).
Only issue we ran into is that there was not a bath towel for each guest - we were provided 7 and had 9 guests so some of us had to use beach towels. We also cut it close with the toilet paper provided 2/3 bathrooms ran out of tp on the last day and could have used one additional trash bag.
Additional things to be aware of no laundry soap was provided at least that we saw so need to bring sheets or pods to do laundry, did not locate any beach items in the house (i.e. beach chairs, coolers, wagon, beach toys) to be fair we did NOT contact to host to see if there were stores somewhere odd or outside but did not locate in the house in an obvious location.
Location was also prime, quick drive to everything we wanted to do and near the beach. Pool seems small in photos but we had all 9 of us in there comfortably with floaties. Beware neighbors on both sides were late night parties we could hear their music and yelling till pretty late in the night even from inside the house but none of this bothered us. I believe at least one of these is also a rental so probably just had temporary loud neighbors.
Over all 9.8/10 - exceeded expectations, only negative that actually disrupted our trip was running out of tp on our last day.
Overall our experience was wonderful! It was great size for our group of 5. The management was extremely helpful & attentive. The only hiccup we had was in finding our beach chairs because there were numerous vendors. The instructions for that were not very specific.
I can’t say enough nice things about this great house! At one point we had up to 10 people staying there, and we never once felt cramped or crowded. The kids had an amazing time in the bunk room, the kitchen was genuinely a wonderful cooking kitchen, and the heated pool was clutch in saving a slightly chillier weather week. I’ve stayed in a lot of vacation properties, but this was far and away my favorite! A quick walk to the beach, or the cafe around the corner was the perfect addition to an already fabulous stay. We also had to call maintenance to fix a very small issue, and they were out and had it fixed within the hour. Our family had the best time here, and we will definitely be back soon!
Everything was great except that the dryer tore apart several pieces of our clothing. The only reason I have issues with this is because you could clearly see (after the fact of course) that someone had put some sort of tape over the broken piece that was inside the dryer. So, this has been broke for some time, and instead of replacing the part or dryer itself, the thought process was to just tape it (?). Replacing about $400 of clothing was not expected. I could have repaired the dryer myself for less than that I’m sure.
Peter U.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Brittany S.
14 Mar 2024
Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Thankful but not satisfied
First off I would like to say I appreciate you all letting us enjoy your vacation home beautiful layout. On the flip side the ants were terrible my 3yr old & 10 yr old got bit up. They were all around kitchen floor & cabinets & walls and around sink area. The pool wasn’t heated I didn’t know until after I booked, that it was an extra fee for pool heating. And the washing machine smelled bad like wet dog & mildew. I didn’t appreciate our brand new clothes smelling as such. The bedroom by the back door sheets were stained. The neighbors were friendly but up until 5 am every night and morning with loud music and screaming and drunk. Which it was spring break so I understand but it clearly stated no loud noise after 10:00 pm.
Thanks over all we enjoyed the beach
Brittany S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Archival
6/10 Okay
Claire W.
9 Jun 2016
2 families with small children
Pros: The location was good. The space was just right for 2 families and 4 small children. It is walking distance to the beach.
Cons: the air conditioning is awful. The place never cooled down below 79 degrees. It's obvious the unit needs to be replaced and has been "rigged" several times. There are roaches everywhere and one even came home with us in my car from one of our peices of luggage. There are also piles of fireants in the backyard around the pool. The refrigerator, dishwasher, and washing machine do not work correctly and all should be replaced.
The house is cute and the pool is just the right sized for kids just learning how to swim.
Bottom line is the owners need to spend the money to get this place working for families to stay here comfortably. No one wants to be up all night in sweat from the house not cooling down. It took 3 days for Popsicles to freeze, the washer is covered in black mold under the deal, and the dishwasher smells terrible.
This adorable house had everything we could’ve wanted, it was spacious, had a good size pool, grill, a short walk to the beach and a short walk to Camille’s crystal beach cafe which was amazing. It is also a short walk to millers tavern and ruby slipper cafe as well as the destin commons.
The house was updated and clean. The property owners were quick to respond to questions. We enjoyed the location. The house was a couple block walk to the beach and the free umbrella and chair service was an added bonus! The kids loved the heated pool! We would definitely stay at this house again.
We loved staying here! It was close to grocery stores and restaurants. A short walk to the beach. The private pool was the best. We have small children and it made our whole trip 10000x more enjoyable having a fenced in back yard with the pool. We would definitely stay here again!
Clean and spacious home. Great location near the beach and local stores. The complimentary beach chairs and umbrella were a great addition to our stay. We couldn’t ask for a better vacation.
This home has it all! Design, space, and an in ground pool! Loved our time there. Short walk to the public entrance to the beach. Easy for adults and children. Thanks for a great time!
This was an awesome home, it was beautiful, clean, a 5-minute walk from the beach, it provided adequate privacy, safe neighborhood and the location was in the middle of everything you would need (grocery store, restaurants, shopping and entertainment). My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay, thank you 😌
We absolutely loved our stay. We loved the house and pool and being able to walk to the beach. We will most definitely be back !!!
Brandie W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Dawn W.
22 Jul 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
House great but beach not
The house was great and pool was wonderful with the kids but the location to the beach was not good. It was not "right across the street" and the tiny piece of public beach once you get there was completely ridiculous. Location as far as grocery and dining is great though.