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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathrooms294 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Steps to Beach, Game Room, Gas Grill by the POOL, 6 vehicle parking

Welcome to Aqua Viva – Your Luxurious Coastal Escape 🌊✨
Step into Aqua Viva, a breathtaking retreat just steps from Destin's most stunning beaches. Nestled in Crystal Beach, this modern luxury-meets-farmhouse-chic home and thoughtfully designed for unforgettable vacations with family and friends.

🌟 Why You'll Love Aqua Viva:
✔ Spacious Comfort – Six bedrooms, six baths, and room for up to 16 guests in total luxury.
✔ Endless Entertainment – Game room with a custom billiards table, 60-game retro arcade, and a backyard saltwater pool for ultimate relaxation.
✔ Thoughtful Luxury – High-end finishes, hand-painted Italian tiles, plush mattresses, and smart TVs in every room for a truly indulgent stay.
✔ Beach Essentials Included – 4 beach chairs, a wagon, and an outdoor shower to make beach days easy and refreshing.
✔ BBQ & Outdoor Dining – Fire up the gas grill and enjoy alfresco meals by the pool.
✔ Ample Parking – 6 vehicle parking spaces for hassle-free arrivals.

🏠 Home Highlights:
First Floor (Sleeps 4)
🛏️ Two King Bedrooms, one with a private en-suite bath
🚿 Full bathroom with shower
🍽️ Open kitchen, dining, and living area with ample natural light
🌴 Backyard oasis featuring a 30x15' saltwater pool, pergola, and outdoor seating
🚿 Outdoor shower – Rinse off after a fun day at the beach!
🔥 Gas BBQ grill – Perfect for poolside cookouts!

Second Floor (Sleeps 18)
🛏️ Three King Bedrooms—each with a private en-suite bath
🛏️ Bunk Room – Two Full-over-Full bunks, two Full trundles, and a private en-suite bath

✨ Special Features:
✔ Fully equipped gourmet kitchen – Gas range & industrial ice machine for effortless entertaining
✔ Elegant outdoor space – Perfect for weddings, family gatherings, or celebrations
✔ Prime Location – Walking distance to Destin Commons, Whole Foods, dining, and entertainment
✔ Beach gear included – 4 beach chairs and a wagon for easy trips to the shore
✔ BBQ grill & outdoor dining area – Cook up a feast and dine under the stars 🌟
✔ 6 vehicle parking spaces – Plenty of room for your group!

📅 Perfect For:
✅ Family reunions 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
✅ Corporate functions 🏢
✅ Group vacations 🌴
✅ Luxury travelers seeking comfort & style ✨
🔥 Pool heating available for an additional fee (24-hour notice required).
📍 Check-In: 4:00 PM | Check-Out: 10:00 AM
🌊 Your dream coastal escape is waiting—book Aqua Viva today! 🏝️🏡

Property manager

Destin Luxury Beach Rentals

Languages

English, Korean

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,162 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
415742

About the neighborhood

Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Destin Commons - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • James Lee Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ruby Slipper - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to Beach, Game Room, Gas Grill by the POOL, 6 vehicle parking have a pool?

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

Is Steps to Beach, Game Room, Gas Grill by the POOL, 6 vehicle parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Beach, Game Room, Gas Grill by the POOL, 6 vehicle parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Beach, Game Room, Gas Grill by the POOL, 6 vehicle parking?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Beach, Game Room, Gas Grill by the POOL, 6 vehicle parking located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Miramar Beach and Destin Commons. Destin Beaches is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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Steps to Beach, Game Room, Gas Grill by the POOL, 6 vehicle parking Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 86 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Beach Home in Destin

Amazing stay at a gorgeous property!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

The house was perfect each family group had their own bedroom and the kids really enjoyed the game room and the pool was fantastic. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Place was as described. Host was phenomenal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house, close to the beach

Nice property, short walk to the beach. Nicely equipped, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay.

Great time had by all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation - Destin

We had a wonderful time in Destin Florida. Our family of 14 thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Aqua Viva. The accommodations were absolutely perfect and in a great location. Nancy, our manager for this property was an absolute delight. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Week!

We had a wonderful week! The house was perfect and it fit all our needs. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We had the best stay here. We had 10 adults and 7 grandkids under 6. Loved the home. Very spacious and a short walk to the beach several times was perfect. Weather was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Really enjoyed our vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!

This property is amazing and as advertised. We had a great time and hope to return next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberlyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Accommodations!

This house is awesome! Property is just as described. The accommodations are were perfect for my family…spacious, yet homey. Hope it’s available for our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nora M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Making memories

We stayed at this home with our daughters and their families and my parents. We spent a lot of time in the pool and the game room. Plenty of space for use to spread out and enjoy our vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana M., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aqua Viva

The most magnificent rental home, steps away from the most magnificent beach in the USA. The home was so well appointed and the owners thought of everything and anything a family would need to enjoy a comfortable beach vacation. Our large family of varying ages will most certainly be returning yearly to Destin and to the beautiful Aqua Viva home near Crescent Beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

Nice inside furniture, great pool, comfortable beds. Pool chairs are not comfy at all, and a little More paper supply and trash bag supply would’ve been nice for such a large house. Nancy was very professional and responsive! A definite return-
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice!

5 couples enjoyed a week in this lovely house. Chef Ray Fernandez’ food was exceptional. The pool heater wasn’t working, which was disappointing, but we still had a fabulous time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

DeAna H., Tallahassee

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location lots of space

Not as clean as I would have expected. Kmart feet when we walked around with no socks. Under the outside couch was cigarette butts and lots of debris. Location was great and we did have a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect family getaway!

This house is exactly how the pictures display. The bedrooms were beautifully appointed, the kitchen well stocked, and the house is very close to the beach. The company was very responsive to any questions we had. And the heated pool! It was all you could ask for on a cool fall night. We would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brooke H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect

The home is beautiful, location is perfect and having the pool in the back yard was amazing especially with kids. We had the pool heated definitely recommend! The walk to the beach isn’t bad at all the house has a wagon and lots of chairs very convenient. No parking close to the beach so prepare to walk. The home is great for a large group!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Millann F., Alpharetta, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than the description and pictures!

We absolutely loved our week’s stay in Aqua Viva. The pictures don’t do it justice. Beautiful, spacious and warm. The heated pool was delightful and comfortable. So much fun for our family to be together. Thank you to the owners for letting us use their beautiful house. And thank you to Destin Rental who did a great job of taking care of us.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Amanda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lots of room for all

This house was great for our families. Plenty of rooms for all. Pool was great. One thing to note is that the beach is a short walk, however, you must go a bit further down the road to get to the main public beach entrance in order to set up all day. The beach entrance closest to the house was private. Overall, wonderful spring break house for kiddos and adults!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50 th anniversary family stay together

This property was absolutely perfect for our family group of 16.. hubby and I, kids/ spouses, 8 grandkids. They lived in the pool. Walks to the beach 1 block away was awesome. The game room was a life saver when they all had enough sun. 6 bedrooms with en-suite baths so everyone had their own space. The open floor plan works so well with a group. Beds were so comfy. We had gotten a golf cart and plenty to bum around to! Great local eateries. Highly recommend this house.. great location, stocked very well, nice furniture. We were sad to leave, love to come back. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas

Very nice property. A little disappointed on some items we needed to purchase such as garbage bags, soaps, etc and not enough towels so we had to do laundry. I’ve stayed in many VRBO locations and haven’t had this issue. Overall it is a beautiful clean place! We had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and lots of room

The house looked exactly like the pictures and is very walkable to the beach and Destin Commons plus a couple of other shopping areas. There were 5 adult couples, a teen and 2 kids under 10 in our group so the bed/bath count was perfect! We did have to replenish toilet paper, paper towels, etc but we expected that so went shopping first day. The ice maker, arcade game and pool table are great amenities. The pool area is very nice for all ages and the electric grill outside was very useful. We would definitely stay here again if we return to Destin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice beach house, perfect for our family getaway

Very nice stay. The house was perfect for our large family vacation with 6 kids under 4. Everyone had their own space with en suite, pool was nice and shaded in the late afternoon. The ice maker was fantastic and the large tables fit all of us. Very spacious. We ended up arriving a day earlier than expected, emailed to see if it was available and never heard back. Once we called, they were quick to answer. One day we had issues with the hot water heater and called the emergency maitenance number but didnt hear back. Once we called customer service they were very quick to handle, which we appreciated. My feedback would be to use the option for customer service and not email or the maintenance number.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casually coastal

From the moment you open the door the house is as described. The casual coastal feel was inviting throughout the entire house. The pool and outdoor area were comfortable and inviting (recommend heating it). Beach was a short walk. Important to note tents are not allowed at closest entrance due to private beach areas so if you have one you should walk farther down the main road to avoid dragging through sand for awhile. Overall wonderful home and vacation for our group of 14. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023