Located in the heart of Crystal Beach, Wildwood Cottage offers a serene retreat with a private heated pool, outdoor shower, and beautifully landscaped gardens. This charming home is within walking distance to Barracuda Street Beach Access and features an array of amenities including a mother-in-law suite with pool access, wet bar combination, and full-sized refrigerator.
* Features In-Law Suite for extra privacy for families or friends.
* PRIVATE, heated pool and HEATED outdoor shower!
* About 400 Yards to Barracuda Street Beach Access
* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below
* In the heart of Crystal Beach and under 1 mile from Destin Commons
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
Wildwood Cottage offers 4 bedrooms and three and a half baths between the main home and the private mother-in-law suite that was recently built directly behind it. Located in the heart of Destin and all beach activities in the renowned Crystal Beach, your family is sure to have their needs met. Wildwood Cottage has an array of beautiful gardens and views that offers your family or group comfort and privacy along with your own private pool for added convenience and luxury.
The mother-in-law quarters is located behind the main house and allows you the advantage of renting two houses at once. The newly built mother-in-law suite offers a small living room, wet bar combination with full sized refrigerator, a queen sleeper sofa, and half bath with pool access on the first floor. The second floor offers a king master suite, full bath, and private balcony overlooking the pool. With only a 3-minute walk to the beach, it's within a mile of everything you'll need to make your tropical vacation perfect!
*This property is Not available to adults under age 25. No Exceptions. *
*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs November thru February. For a quote, select an arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and a departure date (must be the 1st day of a subsequent month). Contact us for alternate date requests and further assistance! All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee.
* Pool can be heated for $43/Night. *
The Bed Setup:
Main House: 1st Floor: Queen bedroom Twin over Full Bunk w/ trundle 2nd Floor: Queen Bedroom
The Bed Setup for the In-Law Suite:
1st Floor: Queen Sized Sleeper Sofa in the Living room area 2nd Floor: King bedroom
Area Attractions:
Wildwood Cottage is just a few minutes' drive from all Destin has to offer, including go-kart rentals, dolphin cruises, charter fishing, parasailing, Big Kahuna's Water Park, The Track Family Fun Center, and the Silver Sands Outlet Mall.
Crystal Beach is a terrific residential area, yet close to restaurants and activities in Destin. Convenient to restaurants such as the award-winning 790 Inn on the Gulf, or Sarah K's Gourmet, get your fro-yo on at U-Twirl Frozen Yogurt or learn how to ride the waves at All-A Board Surf School.
Several outstanding restaurants are close by, including one of the most highly regarded in Destin, 'The 790 Cafe' located at The Inn at Crystal Beach and 'Beachwalk Cafe', rated one of Destin's best by Florida Trend Magazine.
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
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
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
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
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks 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
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
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.
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. While the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links.
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Destin travel guide
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
29 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K
10 min walk
Starbucks
16 min walk
El Jalisco Destin
12 min walk
Cracker Barrel
9 min walk
Starbucks
14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does ☀Heated Private Pool~In-Law-Suite~Outdoor Shower~Walk2Bch~4BR Wildwood Cottage🌅 have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is ☀Heated Private Pool~In-Law-Suite~Outdoor Shower~Walk2Bch~4BR Wildwood Cottage🌅 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at ☀Heated Private Pool~In-Law-Suite~Outdoor Shower~Walk2Bch~4BR Wildwood Cottage🌅?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at ☀Heated Private Pool~In-Law-Suite~Outdoor Shower~Walk2Bch~4BR Wildwood Cottage🌅?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at ☀Heated Private Pool~In-Law-Suite~Outdoor Shower~Walk2Bch~4BR Wildwood Cottage🌅?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is ☀Heated Private Pool~In-Law-Suite~Outdoor Shower~Walk2Bch~4BR Wildwood Cottage🌅 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 is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.
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We had a fantastic time! The house was just as described and in a perfect location. We paid extra to heat the pool, and although it wasn’t as warm as I hoped, it was nice enough to get to enjoy the pool in January. The proximity to the beach was the best perk. I would definitely stay here again.
Liked that we could walk to the beach and restaurants. Everyone enjoyed the pool! Cleanliness could be better, floors needed a thorough mopping. There was some mold in the bathroom of the house by the pool.
Great house and private heated pool. Short distance to beach and shopping.
Was a bit disappointed in extra; like blankets, washcloths, paring knife, and too small skillet.
We enjoyed our stay, but there were a couple things that could have made it a little better. No Wi-Fi was a problem for the kids, a working pool light would have been nice and maybe upgrade of the sofas in the living area. A little more work on the front landscape would make the property look more inviting also and in the future new flooring but the stay was nice, location was great.
Property is clean. Large master bathroom is fantastic. Large pool with bathroom and refrigerator close by is a plus! No shade by the pool, Bring canopy and umbrella. Watch your step on the two level deck. One deckboard needs maintenance. Note: Two blocks to PRIVATE beach; we had to move 500 ft to public beach (too far to walk with little ones). You will be asked to leave private beach during prime time. We enjoyed the Private beach at sunset. Kitchen is too small for large family, Overall, we enjoyed our week stay here.
We really enjoyed our stay. We were 10 (2 family of 5) and everyone was well accommodated. The pool was the best of course for 3 kiddos and 2 teens it was perfect. And close walking distance to the beach. Of course it was a Hugh problem at the begging there was no network and we didn’t had wifi at the begging but someone came by and fixed it.
The only problem we encountered and that is not really property related is the access to the beach we went thru the closest one and they didn’t let us stay there “private property” and had to walk further. We have stayed in this area before and had never had any problem to access the beach. But anyways would just be nice to note the correct Beach access now, at Hutchinson St and Pompano St.
Would rent again. Close enough to the beach, maybe 7 min walk but then have to walk another 150 yards in the sand to the public area of the beach. Both houses were nice, front porch was nice for morning coffee or evening drinks. Pool was nice as well! Cold AC and fridge. Easy check in and out. Nice area very close to shops and grocery. We walked to shops/ice cream several times.
This was a great place to stay for a couple of family’s wanting to experience the beach together. The pool is large for a private pool which is a plus. The house does need to be updated though, a couple of appliances didn’t work properly and there needs to be some type of pantry storage.
Wildwood Cottage was nicely located within walking distance to multiple public beaches, restaurants, and shopping. The pool and pool area are wonderful. The front porch is lovely. Both master suites were spacious and comfortable. The kitchen could use a new fridge but the dining area worked for our group of 7 for dinners and cards at night. We truly enjoyed our stay!
We love coming to Destin and always have great service with RealJoy and Homeaway.
The property was a little unkempt and the pictures are somewhat deceiving but in all we had a fabulous time. It was very nice having the 2nd living quarters and we will continue to use RealJoy and Homeaway in the future.
We enjoyed the property. Great location. Mother in law suite was great for my son and his two year old. Pool was clean and heating was definately worth doing. We will go back
We love the house, the location, and the second house which is very convenient and accommodating to large group of people the private pool is big plus to this vacation home.
The furniture is old, outdated, hated the noisy exhaust fan in the master bath, When it rains there was a bad smell coming out from between the two houses.