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Hidden Dunes 1stFl, 2BR2BA, Steps to Beach, Pool,Lake,Pickleball,Tennis Resort

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6112.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Hidden Dunes 1stFl, 2BR2BA, Steps to Beach, Pool,Lake,Pickleball,Tennis Resort

The JUSTUS COTTAGE is your home away from home. Nestled in a cool, lush and quiet setting of water oaks and native plants, this easily accessible first floor 2 bedroom, 2 bath cottage features a wonderful floorplan with fresh, new appointments and free high speed internet. Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort is a 27 acre gated community with 24 hour security, SELF CHECK IN in the popular Sandestin area of Destin. The resort comprises a freshwater lake, walking paths with reflecting pools and fountains, 3 large pools (1 heated in winter) scattered throughout the property with hot tubs, cottages, outdoor gas grills for the convenience of visitors, a basketball court and a top-rated tennis and pickleball facility with 5 rubico tennis courts, 5 pickleball courts, 2 fulltime teaching professionals, clinics and a tennis shop to aid scheduling of matches, shop and hang out! The design, construction and landscaping enhance Hidden Dunes natural beauty and help provide its quiet, secluded and private ambience devoid of shuttle buses, traffic and noise. The safe neighborhood is perfect for children of all ages, and allow safe exploration, walking and biking. Please be sure to check out our virtual tour (found just above our photos below).

MASTER SUITE tempts you to stay a while with its beautiful King Poster Bed, sitting room, Flat ScreenTV, ceiling fan, switched bedside lamps, blinds/custom drapes, large walk in closet and spacious luxuriant private bath with shower & bench and large oval soaking tub. SECOND BEDROOM, located on the other side of the cottage by separate hall bath, has two oversized twin beds with exciting new vibrant and inviting bed linens and fun green wall color, ceiling fan, switched lamp, interior blinds, together with plenty of drawer and closet storage space.

Very open living space with lots of light. The Foyer opens into the GREAT ROOM which in turn opens to the Kitchen, Dining Area and screen porch. The Great Room features plenty of seating with its new sleeper sofa, matching loveseat, comfy oversized pillow chair, 50" Smart TV and ceiling fan. Banquet-sized tavern table in Dining Area seats 6 or more and is the perfect complement to the beautiful wrought iron nautical chandelier. Fully equipped KITCHEN, with everything you want, has its own serving bar and 3 stools for those quick lunch sandwiches or snacks. The Kitchen also features a double bowl stainless steel sink that looks out to the SCREEN PORCH with its inviting outdoor living space and its own serving bar, 3 stools, 5' wicker/glass table, 4 chairs and ceiling fan. The screen porch is completed with lots of FUN/BEACH ARTWORK and opens directly out to the resort's reflecting fountain and pools that meander through the interior of Hidden Dunes.

The flooring in all the main living areas (except for the plush carpet found in the bed chambers and ceramic tile in the baths) is a very thick decorator stone. The stone is then covered in many areas with rugs. Washer/dryer, lots of storage, separate food pantry, coat closets, etc.

The Justus Cottage (Cottage 168) at Hidden Dunes is a great beach vacation home in a wonderful location, on the beach side and just west of Sandestin. With its gated entrance and 24 hour security, it offers the peace and tranquility you are looking for on vacation. It's only a short stroll to the beach or use the seasonal tram service. USPTA Tennis & Pickleball pro on-site. New pickleball courts too! Hidden Dunes is located near fabulous outlet shopping at Silver Sands, wonderful restaurants and all of the fun activities offered by this vacation paradise.

Please ask for JUSTUS COTTAGE, B168, Listing #193084, MENTION THAT YOU FOUND US IN VRBO! Also please be sure to let us know if you have any special events coming up during your visit such as a birthday, anniversary or honeymoon!

Our cottage is nestled in Hidden Dunes' twenty-seven acres of beautiful landscaping. The Resort is masterfully designed, constructed and landscaped to enhance the natural beauty of the beaches and creates a unique sense of privacy.
There is an open air tram system for quick and easy access to all amenities (seasonal), including, the most beautiful white, sugar sand beaches in North America, championship Rubico clay tennis courts, USPTA certified professional tennis staff with professionally supervised tennis clinics and round robins, pickle ball courts, 24 hour security/courtesy patrols,lighted basketball court,three swimming pools (one heated) with Jacuzzis, walking trails with gazebo, lake and lakeside deck,reflecting pools and flowing fountains all over the place and a playground area for children. There are many Little League tournaments in our area of Florida. Many of our guests enjoy our home as a convenient, fun place to enjoy while attending these events.

Just next door are championship golf courses and the famous Silver Sands Factory Stores – over 60 stores in walking distance. Down the road (maybe 10-15 minutes) is Destin Commons Mall - open-air lifestyle center offering shopping, dining and entertainment. There is deep sea fishing, sailing, windsurfing, parasailing and other water sports available nearby as well and when you want to treat yourself to lunch or dinner out.. there are over one hundred nearby restaurants.
Hidden Dunes is located directly on the Gulf of Mexico which means that nothing stands in the way of you and a relaxing day on the sugar-white shores of the Gulf. Our seasonal beach service and beach walkover offers more private beach access than any location in the area.Relax around neighborhood pools and enjoy the beautiful emerald waters and dunes with tall palm trees and natural vegetation. Hot tubs are available for guests to unwind after a great day of tennis or a long day of walking the shoreline. Other amenities include natural gas grills, lighted basketball court, clubhouse, wireless internet, screen porch, complimentary tram service (seasonal), 24-hour gated security and seasonal beach service.Beach service is provided by White Diamond .

Property manager

Scott and Lisa Justus

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Blender
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please do not smoke. This is a non-smoking unit.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Bicycle on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Hunting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 1206 sq ft (112.0 sq m)

Similar properties

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
Contactless check-out available

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
Note from host: Children are going to love the Justus Cottage!

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Sirens at the Beach - 14 min walk
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 15 min walk
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 16 min walk
  • Grand Boulevard at Sandestin - 4 min drive
  • The Village of Baytowne Wharf - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sandcastles Restaurant and Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Surf Hut - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hidden Dunes 1stFl, 2BR2BA, Steps to Beach, Pool,Lake,Pickleball,Tennis Resort have a pool?

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

Is Hidden Dunes 1stFl, 2BR2BA, Steps to Beach, Pool,Lake,Pickleball,Tennis Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hidden Dunes 1stFl, 2BR2BA, Steps to Beach, Pool,Lake,Pickleball,Tennis Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden Dunes 1stFl, 2BR2BA, Steps to Beach, Pool,Lake,Pickleball,Tennis Resort?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hidden Dunes 1stFl, 2BR2BA, Steps to Beach, Pool,Lake,Pickleball,Tennis Resort located?

This family-friendly Miramar Beach cottage is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Miramar Beach and Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Sirens at the Beach and Silver Sands Premium Outlets are also within 15 minutes.

Hidden Dunes 1stFl, 2BR2BA, Steps to Beach, Pool,Lake,Pickleball,Tennis Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 160 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 160 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Micki S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat guests and will be back!!!!!
We love this unit!!!! Great communication with owners. Repeat guests and we will be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Homey
The cottage is very clean and very homey. It’s comfortable and has a great layout. Everything you could possibly want or need is provided, dishes, pots and pans, etc. Great location and a nice short walk to the beach. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stay
The condo was a pleasant stay! The owners of the property were very polite and quick to answer any questions or issues we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Dunes
Everyone associated with this property is incredibly friendly! The grounds are great. The beach is a bit of a walk, but they have a very reliable shuttle. Our particular unit, doesn't appear to have been updated in quite some time but we still thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonederful stay
Our family had a great time staying here! The cottage was settled nicely in a beautiful location surrounded by plants and welcoming walkways to the beach or pools. They also offer a beach tram to take you to the beach if you would like. The beach was absolutely amazing, with soft white sand and clear emerald waters. It was a very relaxing vacation and we would definitely book here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable cottage
We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Resort & Cottage
There were three women on this trip, and it was absolutely wonderful. The weather cooperated the entire time we were there. The grounds and the cottage was such a relaxing place. I would recommend it to anyone who asks me about the space and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage
Super
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage
Super
Stayed 49 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Hidden Dunes Vacation
We loved the condo. It was more dated than the pictures, but it was perfect for us and roomy for 3 people. The property was beautiful as well. Again, more dated than the picture, but beautiful. The beach was better than we imagined, and the hot tub and pools were used every day. The only thing we didn't love was the traffic outside the resort. We rented bikes and our 12 yr. old with autism didn't like riding on the bike trail along that busy road, so we just drove the bikes to a different location to go biking....but that is not the resorts fault. The owners of hidden dunes must scrèen the renters well, because all the people there were very nice, and all the owners we met as well. I had a few questions during our stay for the owners of our condo and they always responded in a timely matter. And one last thing....we felt very safe there with the security team being at the entrance gate 24/7. A d they were very polite and always greeted us with a smile.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

William L., Jenison michigan

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mr
This condo was not very clean. Cockroaches on the floor. Smelled musty. Dirty porch.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach house
We love walking distance to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Justace Cottage Hidden Dunes
It was a great stay and will be staying again. Great place !!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Heidi C.

Bug and construction
Floors were sticky when we got there construction on top floor we arrived the 11 th starting Monday morning until Friday morning from 8 am to 5 or later the banging didn’t stop it sounded like pure demolition you could not enjoy your time inside at all rather it was the construction or not there were cockroaches crawling on the bed and a gigantic one crawling on floor in master bedroom I did take picture owners are amazing people but I myself was disappointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Ehrig
They were doing outside work on the unit the whole week we rented from 8 o’clock in the morning to 5 o’clock in the afternoon you could not even stay in the unit with how loud It was,hammering saws, banging things in the unit were falling off the walls and we kept hanging them back up, it made it not very enjoyable and no downtime from out of the sun or the beach areas because it was so loud. We cannot occupy space on outside deck, or long as the deck door to access pools, etc. because it was blocked off from the construction and obviously if that’s where the construction was you didn’t want to be on the deck eating or playing games due to the fact that they were right outside your window. If the owner knew this by the condo association, I would’ve liked to of been informed and been able to book a different unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
This is our second year to stay at this lovely cottage. It’s cute and clean. We had one issue that was resolved very quickly by the owners. We hope to book this again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Yvonne T., Stow, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
It was nice….
Bed’s definitely need replaced along with washer and dryer. We pulled the sofa bed couch out to use and the mattress was dirty. We ended up just putting sheets on the couches which more comfortable instead.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryant C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
It was one of my best places I've been differently going back
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vince B., Pelzer, South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Early Summer Vacation
Property was great! Enjoyed time on the screened porch with a great view of the fountains. Very close to the pool, which was never crowded and the hot tub was great. Short walk to the beach which was awesome! Lisa was great with communication before and during our stay. Definitely recommend her place for a great vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Winston O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Heaven
Very homey. Living the beach dream. Friendly neighbors. Easy access to the pool and beach both of which are as good as it comes. I would recommend this condo and Location to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

RONALD K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was real nice. Enjoyed the property, kids loved the pool.
Only issue was the screen on back porch. We just happened to stayed when the mosquitos were not bad. We spent a lot of time back there as it was cool and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H., Medford

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic vacation
We enjoyed a beautiful week at the Justus cottage. What a beautiful community. Quiet and peaceful. Every person we met was friendly. The security staff were cheerful and welcoming. The pool was excellent. The cottage itself was great. Comfortable and charming decor. Everything was clean and working properly. We had all the supplies we needed for the week. Internet was secure and adequate for me to work. The beach is a short walk from the house. What a glorious beach. If you go left or right you can walk quite a while before the beach gets super busy. Where we were was uncrowded and the sunsets were amazing! We hope to return to this beautiful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

eric g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not long enough!
Wish we could have stayed longer, hope to go back. Loved the property and location, early check out 9am was tough with 3 kids and over packing!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

MacKenzie B.

A Beautiful Quiet Spot in FL
Pros - quiet private property, surrounded by beautiful landscaping! We enjoyed walking around the area. 2 min walk to heated pool, another 2 min walk to the beach. The beach is absolutely beautiful! Enough room for our family of 5 with a full kitchen. Close to some good restaurants too (Louis Louis was our favorite!) overall a good community with nice community amenities. Cons - The unit needs small updates and things fixed, such as the screen door. Beds in the kids room are on wrong size frame, so beds flip up if you sit on the edge (my 7 year old thought this was fun….but she almost got hurt a few times). Also there was silly string on walls in kids room? Our biggest issue was the roaches….we have a crawling baby and would find multiple dead roaches on the ground every morning (and some crawling in our bathroom one night!) owner was made aware and pest control contacted, but it was still difficult having a baby and dead roaches to find every morning.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property, great location
This was a great spring break vacation spot. The property the house rental on is beautifully landscaped. We enjoyed sitting on the screened in porch and listening to the water feature out back. It was a 2 minute walk to the large unheated pool and 2 minutes to the smaller heated pool (much appreciated this early in March). Walk to beach took us 5 minutes. Very conveniently located to restaurants, grocery stores, and Baytowne Wharf. Property owners were very responsive and helpful. The house itself was a fine size for our family of 5. Could use some updating in some aspects but overall was clean and comfortable. We'd definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023