Experience your own slice of paradise at this unique 3-story beach home. Located on the sand, you'll enjoy an exclusive private beach right outside your door. Savor the ease of having two fully equipped kitchens, two living areas, and spacious bedrooms with Gulf views.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12252 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
The current price is €1,168
€1,168
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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About this property
BUILT ON THE SAND! STEP OUT UR BACK DOOR ONTO YOUR OWN EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BEACH!
REFUND policy- 90 days full refund from check in day!
EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BEACH JUST FOR YOU AND YOUR GUESTS- NOT SHARED WITH OTHER HOMES OR A COMPLEX. (beware of places that advertise beach FRONT they could be across the street with a beach view/ Beach front can mean nothing is blocking the view but it may not mean ON the beach. WE are on the beach built on the sand. You cannot get any closer to the water unless you are on a boat! Also beware of PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS= which means there is a private gate to a beach that could be a public beach- that only means the access is private not necessarily is the beach private it could be public. Majority of places that do have a private beach they still share it with a whole complex so you re still fighting for sand with those in the whole complex. We own our beach down to where the public walks along the water. Each home owns it own beach like a backyard. We respect each neighbors beach staying within our boundaries of our beach/yard like you would any homes private backyard except our is a beach).
Spoil yourself. You will love the ease of having your own exclusive private beach right out the back door of this home. Not having to fight for a spot on the sand takes all of the stress away! This home in not like other places that have a private beaches which they share with a whole complex. This home, the beach is all for you and your guests staying in the home with you from corner to corner of the oversized beach deck down to where the public walks along the water.
The ease of stepping off of your oversized beach deck onto the beach is spoiling along with being convenient to walk into the house to grab beach snacks and drinks from the beach level kitchen or to use the restroom.
To not have to pack up all of your stuff for the day to go to the beach, or drag it across a street or down an elevator is spoiling. THE BEACH IS YOUR OWN PRIVATE BACK YARD!
Walk out of the beach level onto the oversize private beach deck just for you and your guests. You will love the beach level deck which is super super big 20 feet by 30 feet in size with a covered area where you can grill and dine at the big square table that handles up to 16 people or sit in the sitting area just watching the Gulf roll in or go and lounge in the sun in the lounge chairs in the uncovered area while watching the water sparkle in the sunshine.
You will be even more spoiled to wake up in the morning and step out onto any of the three decks in this home where you can be in your jammies drinking coffee watching the dolphins go by. Yes, the Dolphins swim by very close to sure almost daily depending on weather and waves.
Late in the evening sitting on the deck under the stars with the moon glowing off of the water having a glass of wine. Being built on the sand you feel as though you are on the beach. We have been known to take sand chairs late at night down to the edge of the water visiting with our guests until the we hours of the morning. This is the ease of stepping right off of your beach deck onto your beach.
Or step out of the master bedroom onto the private master deck overlooking the white powdery sand and emerald green water. A nice outdoor space for those staying in the master bedroom.
THE BEACH HOME: You will love this unique extra wide 3 story townhome! The views from every floor including from your bed pillow of the master bedroom. This home is unique because of being double the width of most town homes it feels like a house being almost 3000 sq. ft. and extra wide.
There is so much space for everyone to enjoy. From the 2 fully equipped kitchens with Kuerigs & 2 living rooms. To having 2 master bedrooms on the top floor, and two bedrooms on the beach level- great for multiple families or for teenagers to have their own space.
You will love the spectacular views and the open feeling in this home that even when you are indoors you still feel like you are on the beach.
2 living areas. 2 Fully equipped kitchens main level and beach level. Large master open your eyes in bed and see the beach / gulf. 2 master bedrooms each have a private full bath.
Park in front of this home in the two designated spaces (holding two cars each =4 cars total) and walk right into the Main level which has gigantic open living area with a kitchen and dining area and a full bath laundry area. Step outside onto the middle/main floor deck to enjoy the sunset or sunrise or watch the dolphins swim by. while over looking the beach and the Gulf.
You can head on down to the beach level via the interior open staircase or down the exterior steps from the middle main deck to the beach deck. We find having both sets of steps is handy when people are sleeping downstairs and you want to access the beach deck the exterior steps gives your guests staying on the beach level privacy.
The Beach level has 2 bedrooms. One bedroom is a bunk room with two queen sized beds. The other also has cstom bunks with a king on the bottom with extra head space to make it comfortable for a couple to use this room if they are not going to use the Queen bed above. You will love the unique design of this full bath right outside of the 2 bedrooms with a large custom walk in shower. The open living room and kitchen are on the beachside of this home facing with beach views. This fully equipped kitchen is great for the ease of cooking meals while grilling on the oversized beach deck and for beach snacks and drinks. The ease of walking right out of the beach level onto the beach deck again is spoiling. This level is great for the elderly to sleep, live and have access to the beach deck because once you are on this level there are no stairs to access the beach deck- one level indoor and outdoor living.
THINGS TO DO: You will love the area this home is in away from high rises and the craziness of the congested downtown Destin. While still having fun things to do within walking distance. Walk to 4 restaurants and beach bars-Captain Dave's, The Crab Trap, Kenny D's and Pampano Joe's or to a beach shop right next to Pampano Joe's. rent Seadoos, Rent a pontoon for the day or go on a dolphin excursion, deep sea fishing, and lots of golf courses. Take a sunset cruise or go on floating Tiki hut. Rent a boat and go to crab island for an afternoon where they have floating playgrounds, floating restaurants, with crystal clear water that is low enough that people stand in the water playing frisbee with other boaters. Hire a Chef to come and cook a dinner just for you and your guests. Or have our mobile masseuse come to the house to do massages on one of our decks or in a private room. Have a beach party, Hire Kenny of Kenny D's they will cater to you and your guests right on the beach! Set up your own folding table and folding chairs and do a dinner on the beach with your feet in the sand! Set up battery operated torches. This is always an amazing memory to have. During season there are many beach activities. Just walk 5 minutes to the public beach where you can do banana boat rides, parasailing, take surf lesson or sand castle building lessons and so much more. Nearby is a lot of shopping from the outlets to the commons, Movie theater, bowling and more. We have an aquarium, amusement parks, water parks and Fudpuckers is great for kids where you can not only go and see a bunch of alligators but you can hold a baby alligator. There are often music festivals, art festivals, light shows, fireworks and wine festivals. Go on a helicopter ride over the Gulf and along the shore line. Always fun to go to Baytown or Harbor town with lots of fun things to do there. There is have roof top bar down the street at Henderson where you can watch the sunset or you can go to the rooftop bar and pool at Effies which is something to see as well and watch the sunset. On our street within a mile or two are 7 beach front restaurants and bars. Rent a bike, scooter, golf cart or dune buggy. I could go on and on with all of the things that there is to do.
But for those who just want to relax there is nothing like spending a day on your own exclusive slice of white powdery sand with the Gulf breeze blowing through your hair, the sunshine kissing your skin and the sound of the clear emerald green water rolling in.
Many grocery stores from Whole foods, Sprouts, Publix, Winn Dixie, Walmart.
4 TV's (both master bedrooms and both living rooms) Free WiFi. We provide bed linens, bath towels, beach towels, 4 beach chairs are on the beach deck for your use on the beach along with 1 beach umbrella. Beach service is available if you want to rent a beach set up. We provide a starters for bathrooms and kitchens. Guests supply all of their own kitchen paper goods, garbage bags, zip locks aluminum foil , bathroom personal items and toilet paper.
WHO ARE YOU GOING TO BE WORKING WITH WHEN YOU RESERVE? KIMBERLY :-) Reserving with us is personal. We care about your stay. When talking to us on here via messaging there is only ONE person on the other side of the computer, Kimberly. Unless for some reason there is an emergency and then you will be speaking with her daughter, Emily.
Other companies you may talk to a different person each time that you message or to someone not even in the country. But not with us we personally handle and take care of you.
CLOSEST AIRPORT: House is 22 miles from Fort Walton Regional Airport (VPS).
See our other properties in the same complex- Beachfront Haven #9357640ha
Thank you for taking the time to review our home we hope that you choose our home where we can welcome you and work with you to make an amazing unforgettable beach vacation.
Thank you, Kimberly
Property amenities
Beach
Direct access to a private beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Pool/Spa
Massage
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets 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.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: only outside.. NO smoking INSIDE the home
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Bicycles
Boat
Golf
Optional golf privileges
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Spelunking 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 (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)
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
PLEASE SEE FULL CHECK OUT INSTRUCTIONS POSTED ON THE MAIN KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
Full refund within 90 days to check in date. No refund within 90 days of check in date.
no smoking inside
no moving furniture inside home/off of decks
NO 18- 25 years old groups. See contract for eviction/immediately vacating and loss of all monies if group of 18-25 were to rent.
Check in is at 4 PM.
Check out is at 10 AM.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Weddings, family reunions, etc
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only outside.. NO smoking INSIDE the home
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: weddings, family reunions, etc
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
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
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Located in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and 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.. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and cycling nearby. Visit our Destin travel guide
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
32 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K
4 min drive
Pompano Joe's
18 min walk
Whales Tail
3 min drive
Circle K
3 min drive
McDonald's
4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is BUILT ON THE SAND! STEP OUT UR BACK DOOR ONTO YOUR OWN EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BEACH! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at BUILT ON THE SAND! STEP OUT UR BACK DOOR ONTO YOUR OWN EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BEACH!?
As of 15 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BUILT ON THE SAND! STEP OUT UR BACK DOOR ONTO YOUR OWN EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BEACH! on 8 Sept 2026 start from €1,168, 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.
How much is parking at BUILT ON THE SAND! STEP OUT UR BACK DOOR ONTO YOUR OWN EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BEACH!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at BUILT ON THE SAND! STEP OUT UR BACK DOOR ONTO YOUR OWN EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BEACH!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at BUILT ON THE SAND! STEP OUT UR BACK DOOR ONTO YOUR OWN EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BEACH!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is BUILT ON THE SAND! STEP OUT UR BACK DOOR ONTO YOUR OWN EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BEACH! located?
Nestled on the beach, this Destin holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and James Lee Park. James Lee Beach and Emerald Bay Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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BUILT ON THE SAND! STEP OUT UR BACK DOOR ONTO YOUR OWN EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE BEACH! Reviews
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The house was perfect for our group and for vacation! Being right on the beach was amazing and the house was so cute. We would love to book it again or recommend to anyone else looking for a beach house.
Our family loved his property. We have been coming to the Destin area for 25 years and this beach access is the best we have ever had. We will be back to Green Reef next spring. We did experience a few maintenance issues but Kimberly was very responsive and did everything possible to make things right.
The property is Amazing!!! Private beach just steps away!! Walking distance to restaurants. Spacious house. Beach towels were provided, along with beach chairs. Shower on the deck for washing off the sand. Host is very easy to communicate with.
Kimberly was a wonderful host and was very quick to respond to all questions and issues. The home was clean and had everything we needed for a great week in Destin! I would recommend the home to others!
Our family had a wonderful week at this property. The house was clean and in great shape. The location is so convenient to the beach and activities we enjoy in Destin. The host was great to communicate with us and answer any questions we had. Will definitely stay here again.
It was amazing... waking up to the view, everything was close, and Kimberly was very helpful with everything it was a trip we will never forget. Thank you
Couldn’t have asked for better location or setup for a family! We planned to spend a lot of time on the beach - ease of access was great, along with it being private. Property manager was accommodating and prompt with responses.
We knew that going to beach at our age would be a challenge. Proximity to the beach and its privacy made this a wonderful trip.
The amenities and the condition of the property was great. Our host was so helpful in all our needs.
Beautiful vacation home with a beautiful private beach. Seriously, look no further. Beautiful views from every floor. Updated and very nicely decorated. Had everything we needed to relax and enjoy a much needed vacation. Kimberly, the owner, is great and came to introduce herself to us on the beach and make sure we had everything we needed. The beds and linens are fantastic! We all slept like babies. I really can't say enough about this place. We will definitely be returning.
Property was perfect for our large family with privacy for adults and children. Short walj frim deckung to beach. Great perminant resident next door, Steve.
Was a wonderful stay. My nephew got married right outside on the beach. Lots of stairs so we were able to get our steps in without leaving the property. Clean and plenty of room.
Could not have loved this house and location more! Coffee every morning on the upper deck watching the waves roll in started everyday perfectly. Having our own private beach meant not having to worry about getting a good spot. The house is very spacious and up to date. We'l be back!
THE LOCATION AND BEACH ARE FANTASTIC. IT IS A CONDO WITH NEIGHBORS ON BOTH SIDES. PLENTY OF ROOM. LOTS OF STAIRS. OVERALL WE HAD A GREAT TIME WITH ONLY A COUPLE OF HICCUPS.
We rented to house specifically for the private beach to have a wedding for my daughter. The house worked out great, the private beach was perfect for what we needed, and the owner was very willing to work with the wedding planners to help us create the special day. We've taken several beach vacations over the years, 3 at Destin alone - and I can say this house, location and amenities were as good or better than we've experienced. Highly recommend.
We planned a vacation for me, my brothers my cousin and our spouses. We chose this vrbo for its location. We could not have asked for more. There was plenty of space, beautiful views, direct beach access, and great communication with property host. We had one of our party that is handicapped and we were still able to make this work for her. We found great places to eat and shop nearby. I would recommend this property to anyone. Thank you for a relaxing time!
We had an amazing multi-family vacation! The house was as advertised…directly on the beach with private beach right in front of home! Easily rented set up for additional chairs and umbrellas. You cannot beat the location! The house is 3 levels and everything is very compact, but made for a great time for all! Although it is plenty big, it’s not spacious which we didn’t mind. It made for great interaction and memories with each other. One night we had a birthday dinner on our beach and we even pulled off the BEAT surprise proposal!!!Loved the beach towels provided and having 2 refrigerators. We had a couple of issues that were once addressed were taken care of IMMEDIATELY!! There are several restaurants walkable from the house and just across the street is a great coffee/sandwich shop that everyone loved!!If you’re looking for private, direct beach access and a clean house that fits lots of people- this is a GREAT place!!!
Our group of 9 (including 3 kids) loved it! It was so nice just walking right out to the beach. The space was nice and worked great for our families.
Families with young children: there are two levels of stairs inside the house and no gates.
The house is well stocked on cooking utensils but be prepared to purchase additional trash bags, laundry detergent (you only get one load’s worth and they require you to start a load of towels when you check out), one roll of toilet paper per bathroom, etc. Also, no sand toys provided.
This place is bigger than the pictures make it seem, hosting my whole family of 12 very comfortably. The ease of getting out to the beach and cleaning up when you get back (there's even a nice foot wash!) makes it so if going to see the green water and white sand is what you want to do, you can (and will!) do it often. Having a beach level and a main level kitchen made it easy to make large meals and the grill was practically new and had all the tools to cook with. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of space to spread out. The host had great tips for things to do and suggestions when we asked and one minor maintenance issue had people out within a few hours. Overall, an excellent stay, in an excellent location, with an excellent host.
This place was amazing! We were a party of 8 adults, 5 and 3 yo and 7 month old.
Tons of space! Having access directly from your deck to the private beach was beyond helpful. My 7 mo old did not really like the beach very long so when he needed to go up we did for a nap or to eat. When he was sleeping I was able to still hang out on the deck without missing the whole vacation taking care if him.
There are some beach toys as well as 1-2 beach chairs/umbrella were there for us to use. I also brought my own coolcabana tent so we were set.
I ordered a pack n play, highchair, and 2 extra beach chairs from babyquip.com and we were set.
Checkin and check out was very smooth and easy.
The Crab Trap was within 10 min walking and Ponpano Joes was a 3 min drive-both great places to eat at.
Completely worth it to not have to pack everything up to go to the beach.
This property exceeded our expectations! Gorgeous views. The best house we have stayed in so far! Plenty of room, super clean, plenty of sleeping space for 4 adults and 2 kids. I cannot say enough about Kimberly. She takes pride in her homes and it shows. She was easy to contact, super friendly and easy to work with. We were able to contact her with very minor issues and she resolved them so incredibly fast. Will 100% stay here again. The private beach is phenomenal. Security checks in to make sure the proper people are on the private beach. No random people taking over your spots. The permanent residents next door were so kind and pleasant to have conversations with. They helped us know exactly where to place our chairs everyday. The beach towels provided were a huge help. The chairs and umbrella provided for the beach were perfect. The home had everything we needed as far as dishes and utensils. Our kids were scared to sleep downstairs alone but the two day beds on main level were perfect and comfy. The home is well managed and taken care of. We hope everyone who stays takes care of the property like it's your own so its always here to enjoy. Thank yoi again Kimberly for allowing us to make incredible memories at your beautiful property!!