Luxury Family Retreat in Gated Community - Walk to Beach & Huge Pool + 2 Masters | House in Destin

9.8 (62 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  12 Guests
Villages of Crystal Beach House | Luxury Family Retreat in Gated Community - Walk to Beach & Huge Pool + 2 Masters

4 Bedroom House in Villages of Crystal Beach, Destin

Soak up the Destin Sun in this beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath vacation home with Two King Suites, Queen Room, and 4-Bed Bunk-Room, Fulls under Twins. Nestled in the heart of Destin in a private gated community, 'Cute Counts!' is a block from the pool, minutes to the beach, and very close to groceries, shops, entertainment, and restaurants. The Convenience and Luxury make this truly 'A Family Beach Haven'.
We have specifically stocked this house to cater to families, especially families with young children:
• We have 2 pack-n-plays
• Bumpers to help stop young kids from rolling off their bed
• Gates for either end of the stairs
• Removable protection for bunk room ladder to keep young kids from climbing up
• Bath toys for kids, and a kids toys throughout the house
• Plates, bowels, cups and cutlery for kids
• A high chair, and a booster seat
Welcome to Cute Counts!
A fantastic, beautifully upgraded 4BR/3.5BA 2 story beach house absolutely perfect for multiple families in the exclusive Villages of Crystal Beach resort.
Just a few minutes walk to the world-famous Crystal Beach! Or relax at our lush Tahitian-style 30,000 sq/ft resort pool right outside your door.
✤ Resort Amenities Highlights ✤
• 12 Beach Towels are provided!
• The Pool is heated Mar 1 to Apr 15, Thanksgiving week, Christmas week, & New Years Week
• Beach Shuttle runs Mar 1 to Nov 1 offering BOTH Drop-off & Pick-up
• The Beach - 7 minute walk
• Big Kahuna's Waterpark - 10 minutes
• Harborwalk Village - 12 minutes
• Baytowne Wharf - 15 minutes
• Fudpucker's & Go Karts - 5 minutes
Book your stay today!
✤ Past reviews of Cute Counts raved about ✤
- "We stayed here a week and it was a great spot! Easy beach access, trolly was great, pool area was awesome. We had 4 adults, 2 young adults, and 2 teens. Space was great for all of us. Host was very responsive! ..."
- "Two families shared this beautiful home for a week over spring break. The house is up to date and has all the amenities you would ever need. The location was perfect... just a couple blocks to the ocean and near all sorts of restaurants and shopping. The pool area was great."
- "We absolutely loved our stay. The house was extremely clean and spacious. The bunk room was amazing for our kids..."
- “Fresh modern comfortable property in a great location: walking distance to the kid friendly community pool, shopping, restaurants and the incredible beaches of Destin FL. The Hosts are super accessible and responsive.”
- "The arrival was seamless, property was absolutely immaculate, and the owner was so easy to work with. We loved the short walk to the beach, Waffle House, and the pool! Outdoor shower was a life saver for the little ones and my 4 month old."
- “This home was stunning. My family and I felt at home, as the rental property was clean, spacious and stocked with everything we needed. Great location, close to the beach, shopping and dining. Love, love, loved it!!!!”
✤ Bedrooms & Floors ✤
• 1st Floor - Open Living Room & Kitchen | Dining Room | Master Bedroom, Closet & Bath
• 2nd Floor - Flex space | Upstairs Master, Closet & Bath | Bunk Room | Queen Bed & Closet | Laundry Room | Balcony
✤ Property Amenities Include ✤
• Resort access to The Villages of Crystal Beach (outlined in next section)
• All new luxury bedding and bath towels
• Hotel-grade linen service, fresh and fully exchanged each stay
• TVs & Amazon Fire Sticks in every room and common space
• Kitchen stocked with equipment, cutlery, etc.
• K Cup Machine & Drip Coffee Machine - starter k-cups provided
• Full Washer and Dryer - starter pack of laundry pods provided
• Large kitchen island bar seating six (6)
• Dining area seating eight (8)
• Hair dryers in every bathroom
• Bonus Exterior Beach Closet - Stocked with coolers, chairs, toys, and umbrellas. Note: this closet is on the honor system, please return what you take (or replace what you break!)
✤ Resort Amenities Include ✤
✢ The Resort Pool ✢
• Lush Tahitian-style 30,000 sq/ft pool just steps from the front door.
• Waterfalls, zero edge-entry, lush landscaping, hot tub, and tiki bar area
• The Pool is heated Mar 1 to Apr 13, Thanksgiving week, Christmas week, & New Years week
• Wristbands are provided to get access to the pool
✢ Stroll or Ride To The Beach ✢
• 5-7 minute walk to the beach (or FREE shuttle ride both ways!)
​​• Beach Shuttle runs Mar 1 to Nov 1 offering BOTH Drop-off & Pick-up
✢ The Community ✢
• The Villages of Crystal Beach is a well-planned, exclusive gated community
• The residences are upscale with the Mediterranean, and Old Florida style architecture, creating a relaxed laid back lifestyle.
• The spectacular setting offers a romantic, classically casual, golden aura of carefree living.
Guest Access
You get access to the entire house and beach closet!
Property is located in a gated community. Guests access the property via an electronic lock. Gate code to community and front door will be provided two days before check-in.
Check In/Check Out - Check in is at 4PM, your key code will not work until 4PM the day of check in. Check out is promptly at 10AM. These check in and out times are critical for our cleaners to allow them the time they need to ensure the house is clean, sanitized, and ready to go for the next guest.
Other Details to Note
1. Parking – Up to three (3) cars can park in the driveway MAXIMUM. There is also overflow parking around the pool and at the end of Kono Way (next to the mailboxes). The HOA does not allow parking on street.
2. Provided Items & Supplies – An initial setup of fresh linens, bath towels, soaps, laundry detergent, dishwasher pods, toilet paper, paper towel, and trash liners are provided for the first 2-3 days. Extra items needed are the responsibility of the guests.
3. Family Rental Only – All guests MUST be at least 25 years of age or accompanied by parents. Reservations obtained under false pretense will be subject to forfeiture of any advance payment or deposit and the party will not be permitted.
4. Maximum Occupancy – This property is licensed and insured for a maximum of 12 people, children included. This is strictly enforced by the City of Destin and resort.
5. No Parties or Events.
6. No Smoking – This is a non-smoking property. If you smoke inside the home you will be charged $250, there will be an increased cleaning fee, and you will be charged for any damages
7. Pets – No pets, no exceptions. If you sneak in a pet of any kind, you will be asked to leave.
8. Candles/Flames – no fires or open flames including candles.
9. HOA Rules – Sorry no trailers, RVs, boats, jet skis, Golf Carts or Electric scooters.

Luxury Family Retreat in Gated Community - Walk to Beach & Huge Pool + 2 Masters is located in Villages of Crystal Beach. Luxury Family Retreat in Gated Community - Walk to Beach & Huge Pool + 2 Masters provides accommodation, featuring Oceanfront, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, among other amenities. This House features Oceanfront, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Luxury Family Retreat in Gated Community - Walk to Beach & Huge Pool + 2 Masters has 4 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Villages of Crystal Beach has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Villages of Crystal Beach, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • 3+ bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Bathtub or shower
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Dining room
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen island
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Near the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 35
  • No elevators
  • Smoke-free property
  • Handrails in stairways
Activities
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Water park
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books
General
  • Unit size: 2040 sq ft (190 sq m)
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • English
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Desk chair
  • Desk
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • Stair gate
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Highchair
  • Children's games
  • Travel crib
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
Internet
  • Free WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Spa
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Debra W.
Jun 20, 2025 10:47:49 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Great location, great house. Loved access to community pool plus walking distance to beach. Accessories (carts, chairs, umbrella) for beach use very much appreciated. With kids, having kids plates/utensils also welcome. VRBO hosts very responsive to any questions.
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