Free Tiki Cruise! Huge Beach Home w/Private Pool! | House in Destin

Welcome to your waterfront home base on the Destin Harbor - made for unforgettable group getaways with room to spread out and gather together.
- Sleeps 30 | 9 bedrooms | 14 beds | 6 baths
- Private pool (seasonal heat available, fee applies)
- Pvt dock w/ up to 6 boat slips (min. 2 guaranteed)
- 3 kitchens, 3 living areas & game room w/ pool table
- Gated beach access
- Pet-friendly (fee applies)
- Golf Cart Rental Partner Discount
- FREE 1.5 hour sunset tiki cruise with a 4+ night stay
The space
*This home is part of our Crab Island Breeze collection, a curated group of coastal homes on Holiday Isle in Destin, Florida—designed for easy, connected vacation living. Each home is just a short walk to the beach and within close proximity to Destin Harbor and Crab Island, making it effortless to enjoy boating, dining, and waterfront activities.
Together, these homes create a walkable, neighborhood-style experience where families and groups can stay near each other while enjoying private accommodations, all in one of Destin’s most sought-after locations known for its beaches, harbor access, and laid-back coastal charm.*
The setting
This entire home sits directly on the Destin Harbor with gated beach access nearby, offering the best of water-focused living. Porches and interior spaces throughout the home capture harbor views, creating a constant sense of openness and connection to the coastline. A private dock with up to six boat slips - with a minimum of two guaranteed - makes boating days simple, and water taxi access adds convenience for trips around the harbor.
Living spaces
The home is arranged across three split-level sections, allowing large groups to gather comfortably while still enjoying privacy. Each section includes its own living room, kitchen, laundry area, and outdoor deck. Bright, open living areas are paired with smart TVs throughout, while a dedicated game room with a pool table and air hockey table offers relaxed indoor entertainment for all ages.
Sleeping arrangements
Across nine bedrooms and six bathrooms, the layout balances king suites with playful bunk rooms. Each section features two king suites with bathrooms and one bunk bedroom. The pirate-themed bunk room includes four queen beds and two twin beds, while the additional bunk rooms offer two queen beds and one twin bed each. Thoughtful layouts and bathroom access help make shared stays feel easy and comfortable.
Kitchens and dining
Three full kitchens support everything from shared group meals to quieter evenings in smaller circles. Each kitchen connects to its own dining and living area, making it simple to cook, gather, and unwind without crowding.
Outdoor living
A private saltwater pool overlooks the harbor, surrounded by seating, a tabletop fire pit, and covered areas beneath the home. Pool heat is seasonal and available by request for a nightly fee. An outdoor kitchen, BBQ grill, patio seating, and backyard space invite long afternoons outdoors, while nearby beach access and beach essentials make shoreline time effortless.
Extras
The home is pet-friendly with a fee per pet. Guests staying four or more nights receive a complimentary 1.5-hour sunset tiki cruise, weather-dependent and based on availability. Long-term stays are welcome, winter snowbird rates are available by request, and self check-in is provided via smart lock.
Guest access
We offer convenient door codes for self-check-in. 850 Vacations by Portoro uses convenient keyless entry for self check-in, details provided 2 weeks (or less) prior to arrival by email and text message.
• Early check-ins or late check-outs: If the property happens to be ready earlier than the standard 4 pm check-in time on the day of your arrival, in most cases an early arrival option may be available when confirmed with the main office. Late check-outs must be confirmed with main office staff prior to the date of departure.
Holiday Isle Beach Access:
The property is located on Holiday Isle and features private beach access to the community beach in Destin that lays between the Gulf of Mexico and the Destin harbor. Holiday Isle in Destin, Florida is known for its gated beachfront access with limited access to our Holiday Isle homeowners and guests. Miles of relaxing white-sand beaches to walk, some great shore fishing, deep-sea fishing right in the harbor, and some of the most authentic waterside experiences this little slice of Northwest Florida paradise has to offer.
-- This gated beach is accessed by key cards, which are provided in the home.*
Other things to note
Please pay close attention to following the house rules. Non compliance could result in sizable fines.
- All guests staying at an 850 Vacation Rentals by Portoro (Portoro Homes) are required to sign (esignature) a rental agreement and complete identity registration.
- Age restrictions apply. Reservation holder must be 25 years of age.
- All guests must be included on the guest list and not exceed the maximum number stated on the listing.
- Upon arrival, we aim to ensure your safety, proper access to the home, and guest features. ALL guests are required to read the house manual upon arrival. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to 850 Vacation Rentals by Portoro.
- Known damages incurred during your stay must be reported to the property manager immediately.
- Before check in, we will send you detailed directions to ensure a seamless arrival.
- Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. Check-out time is 10:00 a.m.
- We cannot guarantee early check ins or late checkouts. When it is possible to check in early or check out late, there will be a fee for anything outside of a one hour window within our standard times. If your need for an early check in or late check out is great, your best option is to book an additional night.
- Parking: Information about parking will be noted in the check-in instructions received by the Guest prior to arrival.
- Some homes have cameras for external monitoring only.
- HOTEL TAX COLLECTION: In the State of Florida and in Walton, Okaloosa, and Bay Counties, all hotel and vacation rental hosts are required to collect hotel tax. We collect these taxes within the booking transaction.
- This is a No Smoking property. Penalty fees for violations will apply and you may be asked to vacate the premises with no refund at the discretion of the Host.
- Holiday Isle Beach Access: Key cards are located on lanyards in the home, 2 key cards per stay. Please be sure these are returned to the home, as a replacement fee of $50.00 per key card will apply if not found within the home upon departure.
- Golf Cart Rental Discount
Portoro has partnered with Destin Florida Golf Cart Rentals, LLC to offer our guests 15% Off their golf cart rental! Contact details and pricing for Destin Florida Golf Cart Rentals, LLC will be listed at the property and in your check-in details.
- Animals/Pets -- Dogs Only, Guidelines and Fee*
Animals/pets must be disclosed prior to reservation arrival date. Only dogs are permitted in “Pet-Friendly” Property listings. Allowed number of dogs will be expressly stated in the listing and a $150.00 fee per animal/pet is required. Animals/pets are not permitted anywhere on the premises unless prior approval is obtained. Any unauthorized animals/pets at the property will result in a $150.00 per day / per animal/pet fee, and may result in your reservation being canceled, and you may be required to vacate from the Property.
-- The property allows for a maximum of 2 dogs at $150.00 per dog per stay.
*Service Animals: 850 Vacation Rentals by Portoro is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to protect the rights of guests with disabilities to bring service animals (excludes emotional support animals) under the terms of The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need a service animal to ease the symptoms of a disability (as defined under the above Acts), and have the Animal/Pet Fee waived, submit a request in writing to 850 Vacation Rentals by Portoro and include whether or not the service animal is required because of a disability as well as what work or task the service animal has been trained to perform. Any unauthorized animals/pets at the property will result in a $150.00 per day / per animal/pet fee, and may result in your reservation being canceled, and you may be required to vacate from the Property.
- Pool Heat Guidelines and Fee
Some homes offer pools/hot tubs. There is no guard around the water features when available. Use at your own risk. - If the Property includes an on-site pool that offers optional heating, you may request that the pool be heated for the duration of your reservation dates at an additional nightly fee of $75.00. - Please note: Pool heat is seasonal and only available for request October - May.
- Events and Parties Prohibited
Per local HOA guidelines and restrictions, this property is not available for events and/or parties (i.e weddings, reunions). Unauthorized events/parties may result in fines or fees by the HOA and any costs incurred will be the responsibility of the guest. Non-compliance may additionally result in immediate eviction with no return of any and all payments made.
Weather/Travel: Guest booking in seasons when weather conditions may affect their decision to travel understand they are choosing to do so in full knowledge of the season and agree that last minute requests to cancel or attempts to change stay/reservation dates in these seasons are not honored and no refund or reimbursement applies. 850 Vacation Rentals by Portoro encourages guests to consider available 3rd party travel insurance options for their stays if this is a concern.
Okaloosa County (Destin, FL) Short-Term Rental Registration No. #STR-018564-2024; STR-018566-2024; STR-018567-2024

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