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Close to Destin Commons, Blue Mind | Crystal Beach Cottage Private Pool, Bocce Court, Walk to Beach! provides amenities like a water park. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

145 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Blue Mind | Crystal Beach Cottage Private Pool, Bocce Court, Walk to Beach!

  • 🌴 Blue Mind Bliss! Private pool, bocce court & beach just a short stroll away.

    Relax and recharge in this beautifully renovated Crystal Beach Cottage with your own private pool and bocce court! This home sleeps up to 10 guests – ideal for 2-3 couples or 1-2 families with children. Just a short walk to the beach, this home offers everything you need for the perfect beach vacation!
    Open living and dining area with comfortable modern seating.

    Amenities
    Large Roku TV+cable+Netflix
    Desk and chair
    Large dining table seats 8-10
    Fully equipped custom kitchen
    2 King bedrooms (with Roku TVs + Netflix + cable)
    Bunk Room with 2 twin-over-full bunks (with Smart TV + Netflix)
    2 full bathrooms with double sinks
    Private pool
    Private bocce court
    Covered outdoor dining area
    Gas grill

    Additional amenities include:
    Free Wi-Fi
    Fluffy white bath towels and a hair dryer in each bathroom
    Highchair and pack-n-play
    Washer & dryer, iron and ironing board
    Cleaning products, trash bags, aluminum foil, and plastic wrap

    CUSTOM KITCHEN
    You'll enjoy making your favorite meals in this renovated custom kitchen featuring coastal cabinets, quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances. It offers plenty of prep and storage space, including an island. You'll find most everything you'll need here including pots, pans, dishes, glasses and silverware, as well as a drip coffee maker, blender and toaster.

    KING BEDROOM #1 – with Private Ensuite
    This spacious master bedroom has a comfortable KING BED, nightstands with lamps and a big Smart TV. There are double closets and a large dresser, so you can settle in and make yourself at home.

    En-Suite Bathroom #1
    This private en-suite bathroom is accessed from the King Master Bedroom and features a double vanity with extra storage, commode and a custom walk-in tile shower.

    KING BEDROOM #2
    This comfortable bedroom has an inviting KING BED, 2 nightstands with lamps, a dresser and double closets. There is an accent chair and a Smart TV included in this room as well.

    BEDROOM #3 - Double Bunk Room
    Children or teens will love this space with two twin-over-full bunks -- that's sleeping space for up to 6 children. There is a closet and dresser for storing clothes and toys, as well as a Smart TV too.

    Hallway Bathroom #2
    The beautifully updated hallway bath is shared by King Bedroom #2 and Bunk Room guests. It features a large double vanity, commode, and custom tile tub/shower with glass doors.

    POOL & OUTDOOR AREA
    The beautiful private pool is surrounded by wood decking, giving you plenty of space to enjoy the Destin sunshine. The pool can be heated in cooler months for an additional fee. You can relax in the lounge chairs in the sun or enjoy meals or drinks at the dining table which seats 6 on the covered patio overlooking the pool. For outdoor cooking, you'll find a gas grill. And for your children's safety, there are alarms on the doors leading to the pool from the main house.
    For even more outdoor fun, you can challenge each other to a game of Bocce on the private, custom court. It's an easy game for all ages - we provide the rules, in case you're unfamiliar.

    PERFECT BEACH LOCATION
    The Shores at Crystal Beach public beach access point is just a short walk to the end of the block. This access point (right across from Camille's) has a pavilion, picnic tables, public restrooms, showers and limited parking. We provide a beach cart with beach chairs and umbrella, so you can roll your gear to the beach with ease.
    This home is in the heart of Crystal Beach, a quiet, walkable neighborhood with white picket fences and easy access to shopping, restaurants and activities in Destin. Destin Commons, a beautiful upscale shopping and entertainment center, is less than a half mile away. It features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Bass Pro Shop, World of Beer, Uncle Buck's Fishbowl & Grill, AMC Theater with IMAX and much more. Local favorite, Camille's, is just down the street, and The Crab Trap is about a mile east. You can bicycle, scooter, Jet ski and go parasailing all within walking distance. The Silver Sands Outlet mall is not far for those who enjoy “retail therapy”!

    FREE OFF-STREET PARKING
    You may park up to 3 vehicles at this home, depending on size.

    Snowbird Special 🌴 – Discounted monthly rates are available from November through February. Escape the cold and enjoy extended stays by the beach!

    Sugar Palm Vacation Rentals is a local Destin company. We make sure this home is clean, well-maintained and ready for you to enjoy. Unlike other property managers, who may be hundreds of miles away, our office is right here in the neighborhood We're happy to answer any questions before you book and we're available during your stay.

    🏡 House Rules for Blue Mind
    Rental Agreement and Security Verification: Must be signed within 48 hours of booking.
    Occupancy: Max 10 guests allowed.
    Age Requirement: Primary guest must be 25+ and stay the entire trip.
    No Smoking: No smoking or vaping inside the home or near doors and windows.
    Parking: Park up to 3 vehicles in the driveway. No parking on grass, sidewalk, or street.
    Pool Safety: Swim at your own risk. No glass in or near the pool. Pool heat available for an extra fee.
    Towels & Linens: Keep bath towels indoors. Please place used towels in the bathrooms before checkout.
    Trash: Bag and dispose of all trash properly in outdoor bins before departure.
    Outdoor Gear: Clean the gas grill after use and return beach gear to the home after beach trips.
    Bocce Court: Have fun and play responsibly on the private court.
    Departure: Turn off all lights, TVs, appliances, and securely lock doors and windows when leaving.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Unit size: 1,556 square feet

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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
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

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

About the neighborhood

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighborhood in Destin, this vacation home is near theme parks and by the sea. Destin Commons and Silver Sands Premium Outlets 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Destin travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach
    Miramar Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Destin Commons
    Destin Commons
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Destin_EmeraldCoastCentre_553248621558039131_04
    Emerald Coast Centre
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    Henderson Beach State Park
    4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    5 min walk
  • Starbucks
    10 min walk
  • El Jalisco Destin
    12 min walk
  • Miller's Ale House
    6 min walk
  • Sonic Drive-In
    8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Mind | Crystal Beach Cottage Private Pool, Bocce Court, Walk to Beach! have a pool?

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

Is Blue Mind | Crystal Beach Cottage Private Pool, Bocce Court, Walk to Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Blue Mind | Crystal Beach Cottage Private Pool, Bocce Court, Walk to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Mind | Crystal Beach Cottage Private Pool, Bocce Court, Walk to Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Mind | Crystal Beach Cottage Private Pool, Bocce Court, Walk to Beach! located?

This family-friendly Destin vacation home is located by the sea, within a 5-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 mi (5 km).

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Blue Mind | Crystal Beach Cottage Private Pool, Bocce Court, Walk to Beach! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 50 reviews
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9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

austin h.

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

Great location

The house was in a great location with only a 3 minute walk to a beautiful beach! Short drive to grocery store and shopping outlets.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stacie H.

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

Blue Mind is fantastic

Everything about our stay was great! The location is just a short walk to the beach and the pool was wonderful to cool off. We didn’t get a chance to play bocce but liked that the court provided additional privacy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Incredible Home!

From the moment we booked the place we had incredible communication with the property team. The home was spotless and by far the best place we have ever stayed. The layout was perfect for our family of 5 and could have even had a few more with the extra bunks! Pool was fun and the location can’t be beat! We already are looking to book again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

Perfect stay!

I could not have asked for a better location and amenities. The listing is exactly as it appears in the description and pictures. 10/10 would recommend! We will definitely look at staying here again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Daina R.

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

Great house in Destin!

Overall, this house is great! Very clean, spacious enough for our family of 6, nice pool, beach gear to use...it had everything we needed. The management company was great - friendly and responsive to our questions/needs. We were literally a 5 minute walk from the beach! Shopping was close by too. We'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kelli W.

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

Perfect location!

We enjoyed our stay so much! It’s just steps from the beach. We traveled with our teens & two grandparents & everyone loved this house! The private pool was enjoyed by everyone. The property management was so helpful when my mom realized she’d forgotten a bag at home and had It sent overnight to their office. Definitely planning to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

School is out

It was everything that they explained. Great location, great place, great fun. Our grandkids enjoyed the pool. We would do it again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

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

Great house, great location!

This house was perfect for our trip with me, my husband, 4 teens and a 10 year old. The location was perfect…close to the beach and close to shops. The communication was amazing. The house was described perfectly and was clean! We only went to the beach one time because the pool was just what we needed! We would absolutely book this property again. We love Destin!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan V.

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

Perfect house & location

A spectacular week with two families (5 kids total). House was great, pool was awesome, and location was the best. We timed it! About 12 minutes round trip (drinks in hand) from front door to our feet in the water on the beach, and back to the front door. Obviously, we stayed and played on the white sand beach for much longer. Customer service was amazing, too. They called and texted to make sure the check in and check out process was as simple as possible. And when we realized we didn’t want to leave…they made it super easy to book another night (luckily it was available!)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Brianna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is located in a beautiful neighborhood, about a block from Crystal Beach. We absolutely loved staying there, and would definitely recommend staying here to anyone looking to visit Destin.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Morgan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this house! Having the private pool and just a short walk to the Public beach was perfect for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Great location

Wonderful location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel P.

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

Great family vacation

Property and location were awesome! Very clean and had all the amenities we needed. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamy C.

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

Wonderful location

Great property
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this property! Very clean and functional for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lissette B.

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

Perfect Family Vacation

Great location, clean house, perfect private pool! All around a great time and we will do it again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

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

Relaxing Beach Getaway

Home was perfect for our small family. Perfect location to walk to the beautiful beach and easy to get to shopping and restaurants. Rated cleanliness a 4 because needs some attention (filters full with debris and old toys) and some algae growing in the sides.Overall I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Estela C.

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

Family Vacation

The house was perfect for our family. We enjoyed the house very much. The house was very modern and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Angella S.

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

Fabulous getaway for a family beach vacay

This is a very cute house with plenty of room for a family on a beach vacay. The backyard pool area is previously decorated with a lot of seating and a great grill area with a table that our family enjoyed grilling and eating dinner outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

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

Awesome vacation house

This was a wonderful place to stay. Very clean and convenient. Close 10 minute walk to beach and very safe area. Stores are just up the road. This was our second year staying at this house we loved it so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean O.

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

Awesome location and great house!

Easy walk to the beach just 1 block away. The cafe on the corner was a big favorite for coffee, lunch, and cocktails. Very convenient to shopping as well! Bocce ball in the backyard was a great touch!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela N.

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

Perfect location

Was an excellent location. Proximity to the beach is always critical with small children because you’re constantly going back and forth, carrying all the beach gear!!! It really helped that they provided a wagon and not to mention a great pool!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Earl E.

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

Awesome!

We were very pleased with the property. Nice neighborhood close to the beach access. The in ground pool was a big plus. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alicia b.

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

Will return!

The home was spotless, incredibly close to the beach access and exactly as advertised. We will be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esther P.

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

VaCa at Blue Mind

Beautiful property! Great location! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Blue Mind. The only negative is the pool needs to be refinished due to spots of black algae and the gate to the pool is difficult to lock and unlock.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022