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Family Getaway: Private Pool, Canal Views, and Beach Access

Waterfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Dining
Pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12295 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Destin Harbor Boardwalk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the area

Destin

At this holiday home you'll be 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from Destin Beaches and 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .Home features free WiFi, 3.5 bathrooms and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. In-room jetted baths, a sofa bed and a living room are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a water park and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Holiday Isle holiday home include Destin Harbor Boardwalk and HarborWalk Village.

What's nearby

  • Destin Harbor - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Destin Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • HarborWalk Village - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Family Getaway: Private Pool, Canal Views, and Beach Access

Drop anchor at Captain Jax, where sun, sand, and style collide — a stunning 5-bedroom canal-front retreat with private pool and just a short stroll to the beach!

​​​​​​​Welcome to Captain Jax, your ultimate vacation retreat in the heart of Destin's Holiday Isle! This stunning 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom private home offers over 3,100 square feet of indoor space, a private pool, and incredible canal and coastal views—all just a .3-mile walk to your private beach access.
Whether you're planning a family getaway or traveling with friends, Captain Jax has everything you need for an unforgettable Emerald Coast escape.

Highlights You'll Love
🏖 Easy .3-mile walk to private beach access – 4 beach chairs + 2 umbrellas provided
🏊 Private pool (heated seasonally for a fee) with sun deck + lounge space
🚲 4 bicycles included – explore Holiday Isle like a local
🌅 Expansive canal views from wrap-around deck + private balconies
🍹 Multiple outdoor living spaces with seating + charcoal grill
🏠 3-story home with open floor plan + 3,175 sq. ft. of comfort

Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Master Suite (3rd floor): King bed, private balcony, ensuite bath with soaking tub, walk-in shower, and vanity
Guest Room 1 (2nd floor): Queen bed, Jack-and-Jill bath access
Guest Room 2 (2nd floor): Queen bed, Jack-and-Jill bath access
Guest Room 3 (Ground floor): Queen bed, shared bath
Guest Room 4 (Ground floor): Twin-over-Full bunk bed, shared bath

Bathrooms:
Master: Walk-in shower, soaking tub, vanity (3rd floor)
Jack-and-Jill: Shower/tub combo, double vanity (2nd floor)
Guest Bath: Shower/tub combo, double vanity (ground floor)
Half Bath: (2nd floor)
Living Spaces
2nd Floor: Fully stocked kitchen, large dining table, open living area with Smart TV, canal views, and wrap-around deck
3rd Floor: Private master suite with sweeping views and balcony
Ground Floor: Pool deck, chill space with fridge, sink, laundry, and walkout access to canal

Pool Details
Private pool: 27 ft. L x 9 ft. W
Depth: 7 in. shallow shelf to 4 ft. max depth
Pool heating available for an additional fee (winter months)

Amenities
✨ Free WiFi
✨ Full kitchen + 2nd fridge downstairs
✨ Washer & dryer in home
✨ 4 bicycles included
✨ Beach gear provided (4 chairs, 2 umbrellas)
✨ Starter kit with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, trash bags, laundry soap, dish soap, Dawn, and coffee (2–3 cups)

Exclusive free perks with every reservation: 1 round of golf, dolphin cruise, trampoline park pass, and waterpark ticket (not available for stays over 27 nights)

Travel Insurance:
Travel insurance is a smart way to protect your vacation investment from the unexpected. Whether it's illness, weather disruptions, travel delays, or last-minute cancellations, travel insurance helps cover costs so you don't lose money—or peace of mind. It's a small price for big protection, ensuring you're covered before and during your trip.
Important Notes

🏡 House Rules for Holiday Isle 620 - Captain Jax
Occupancy: Max 12 guests allowed.
Age Requirement: Primary guest must be 25+ and stay the entire trip.
Rental Agreement: Must be signed within 48 hours of booking the reservation.
Security Verification: Must complete security verification to secure verification.
No Smoking: No smoking or vaping inside the home or near doors and windows.
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.
Departure: Turn off all lights, TVs, appliances, and securely lock doors and windows when leaving.
*This property is not handicap accessible (no elevator)*
Noise monitoring devices installed indoors (no recording, decibel-only)

Captain Jax offers the best of Destin—canal views, private pool, bikes, and easy access to white-sand beaches. Pack your flip flops, grab your beach gear, and get ready for the coastal vacation you've been dreaming of!

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

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

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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: 3,175 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

925246
Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Family Getaway: Private Pool, Canal Views, and Beach Access?

Yep, Family Getaway: Private Pool, Canal Views, and Beach Access is a short 4-minute walk from Destin Beaches. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats.

Does Family Getaway: Private Pool, Canal Views, and Beach Access have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Does Family Getaway: Private Pool, Canal Views, and Beach Access have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is there a private hot tub at Family Getaway: Private Pool, Canal Views, and Beach Access?

No, but there is Jetted Baths and a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Family Getaway: Private Pool, Canal Views, and Beach Access?

No, Family Getaway: Private Pool, Canal Views, and Beach Access does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Family Getaway: Private Pool, Canal Views, and Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 9:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Family Getaway: Private Pool, Canal Views, and Beach Access?

No, pets are not allowed.

Family Getaway: Private Pool, Canal Views, and Beach Access Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natasha N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Short walk to the private beach. The house was very clean. Just make sure you’re ready to climb stairs as described in the rental listing.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay with friends. The location was within walking distance to the beach and the pool was very clean. It was nice to be right on the canal to fish during downtime. The set up of the home allowed for each family to be on one floor at a time. It would have been a huge plus to have the checkout time at 10/11am for flexibility. 9am felt a bit early but we made it work. Overall a good stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Beach Trip to Destin

We had a great time staying in Destin with family! The house was spacious and in an amazing location—just a short walk to the beach, which made everything so convenient. Overall, it worked well for everyone. That said, the cleanliness wasn’t quite up to our expectations, and we were a bit surprised by the extra charge to heat the pool per day. Still, we made some wonderful memories and really enjoyed our time together
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Janalyn B., Cedar Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness

Pool

Pool was super fun and just big enough for much fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jose R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Floors squid to much

Poor
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

It was a great place to stay just be aware it has a lot of stairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra R.

Perfect location!

Perfect location, house was large, great baby gates for kids and pool was well fenced.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conner K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Very nice and easy to get to. Just off the main road was close to everything we did during our week stay. Pool was great and property manager was quick to respond to anything we needed or questions we had!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Affordable, Great Location in Destin

The checkin and house/local information upon arrival and during the stay was top notch! We asked for the pool to be heated upon arrival (for a fee) and it was!... which helped because our first few days there had colder weather. The pool has multiple gates to get through which was perfect to keep the little ones safe. The kitchen is pretty stocked with everything you need also they have a lot of beach chairs with a cart that came in super handy. The location is just a short 5 minute walk to the private beach which is also key because there weren't as many people on our beach compared to the public beach down the way which was packed. There is another fridge in the basement which was super helpful and having laundry was excellent. Also big tip for multiple families: The basement bedroom and the bunks next door is the best: Quiet, laundry right there and large bathroom and away from everyone when mornings tend to get noisy with kids.. Our friends who picked the master bedroom said they wished they'd picked our room in the basement instead. I think our only cons would be the living room could use new couches and a new rug - they seemed old and stained and a bit dirty - or maybe they just need a good deep clean. Otherwise this house is perfect for Spring Break and we thank the owners for hosting us!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great loaction to beach and activities.

Nice, relaxing, and quiet.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday Isle Hotspot

Captain Jax was the perfect beach vacation home for our family getaway. Then 10 of us were more than comfortable. The property was equipped with everything we needed. The pool was a perfect size for our little ones (10,7,6,1). The proximity to the beach was great- just a short walk. The private beach at holiday isle is absolutely perfect. It was never crowded and beautifully kept. Our entire family agreed that we will return back to the holiday isle neighborhood in the future. The best part, however, was the communication with the property managers, breathe easy. They were FABULOUS. Highly HIGHLY recommend this group!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALBERTO G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Party of 8

Nice all the way around
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation spot

House was a good location with not too far from the beach and had just the right space for everyone. Well stocked. Great communication with property manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth A.

Liked: Cleanliness

What more could you ask for!

The house was absolutely gorgeous. Holiday isle is an awesome area to stay. Quiet and relaxing but just minutes from everything. Private access to the most beautiful beaches and discounts to many local attractions. We had a vacation with our adult children and grand children. The whole experience gave us lots of joy. Thank you so much Breath easy rentals.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

wendy g.

Liked: Cleanliness

great except for the palmetto bugs

the property was great. location was great. it was perfect for our family needs but the palmetto bugs were out of control. the property needs to be sprayed way more often. also property was well worn in some areas like the kitchen and cracked tiles upstairs but did not prevent us from enjoying the space and our time at the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Great location, 5 minute walk to the beach. The heated pool is amazing!!!!! The house was well stocked, clean, exactly as described! We had a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackara C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The property was amazing. Exactly as pictured. And the staff was amazing as well and very responsive

Experience was great. Plan to stay again soon. The house was exactly as pictured and very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

Everything was great, we had two 2year olds and were a little worried about the canal and the pool but there were many locked gates and doors that put our worries at rest. We would highly recommend a golf cart as the neighborhood is full of beautiful homes all on canals and many facing the harbor walk. It was a guarantee to make the little ones fall asleep in the afternoon and evenings and we all enjoyed the rides!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation house!

House was exactly as described! Very well stocked and location was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022