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Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area

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A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with clear skies and the ocean in the background.
A swimming pool with a 3 FT depth marker, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a covered patio area.
A multi-story residential building with a central courtyard, balconies, and palm trees.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a granite countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a large window with blinds.
A coastal residential area with houses featuring red-tiled roofs, balconies, and a paved street.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 18418 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

Destin

At this holiday home you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Miramar Beach and James Lee Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features 5 bathrooms, a balcony and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. Limited housekeeping is available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers concierge services, limo/town car service and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Destin holiday home include Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Commons.
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What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • James Lee Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • James Lee Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area

Honu Hale - Vacation Rental in Destiny by the Sea

Favorite Features:
- Private Freshwater Pool
- Game and Media Room
- Pool Table
- Gated Community
- 4 Included Bikes
- 2-Minute Walk to Beach

More About Honu Hale:
Honu Hale is a luxurious vacation home located in Destiny by the Sea – an exclusive private community in Destin hosting some of the most beautiful homes on the Gulf Coast. The name Honu Hale is Hawaiian for Turtle House which is the perfect name for this tropical hideaway. With a private beach access inside the neighborhood, you'll be able to walk to the beach in just two minutes! The home also features a fresh-water pool for irritant-free swimming right in the backyard. For an additional charge, the pool can be heated as well. The home comes with plenty of built-in entertainment like the second-floor game room and an outdoor pool table on the second-level balcony.

On the first floor, you will find a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel upgrades and appliances including a double oven, a 5-burner gas stove, side-by-side refrigerator, and two dishwashers. Two kitchen islands provide plenty of seating and food preparation space. Adjacent to the kitchen lies a seating area with a flat-screen TV, two wing back chairs, and a love seat.

Now, let's talk more about that game room mentioned earlier! On the second floor, you'll find a huge Game and Media Room. This room includes foosball, an old-school arcade table (featuring the Ms. Pacman game), air hockey, and two mounted, flat screen TVs! Head down the hallway and out onto the balcony where you'll find the pool table for continued entertainment! Members of your group will surely be competing for who gets to stay in the bedrooms on the game room floor!

Two beautiful guest suites with king size beds can be found on the second floor as well. Both have access to their own full bathroom. The game room also holds a sleeper sofa for additional sleeping arrangements. The third floor houses two grand Master suites with private bathrooms and private balcony access. The columned balconies are ideal for enjoying the gulf breeze and calming atmosphere of living near the beach. An additional bedroom on the third floor holds two queen-over-queen bunks and a twin bunk.

This home offers all the entertainment you could want for your family on a vacation with its private pool, neighborhood beach access, and game room! The location is perfect as well. A town-favorite restaurant, the Crab Trap Restaurant is just down the street. A private community pool is also nearby with a clubhouse to serve owners and guests of Destiny by the Sea.

Sleeping Arrangements:
SECOND FLOOR
Bedroom 1: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower.
Bedroom 2: King Bed & Shared Ensuite Bathroom with Shower Tub Combo.

Additional Arrangements:
2 Sleeper Sofas

THIRD FLOOR
Bedroom 3: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower & Soaking Tub.
Bedroom 4: King Bed & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower.
Bedroom 5: 2 Queen over Queen Bunks, Twin over Twin Bunk & Ensuite Bathroom with Shower.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Massage
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

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

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 4,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

  • 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Property is also known as

Luxurious Home in Destiny by the Sea w/ Private Pool!
Amazing Vacation Home in Destiny by the Sea w/ Private Pool!
Stunning Vacation Home in Destiny by the Sea w/ Private Pool!
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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area?

Yep, Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area is a short 4-minute walk from Miramar Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats.

Does Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area have a pool?

Take your pick from a heated pool, a pool and a communal pool.

Is there a private hot tub at Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area?

No, Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area?

No, pets are not allowed.

Honu Hale - Vacation Home in Gated Community Near the Beach with Private Pool Area Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gil O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable place. Super close to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Family trip

Our entire family (son’s family and our daughter’s family) all met here for a week. There were 11 in all ranging in age 72-8. Plenty of sleeping spaces and the location was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

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

Great house. Great location.

We love staying in Destiny by the Sea because of the location. This house is 20 second walk to the beach. It is great to have the private swimming pool outside the back door. The kids love this. All the bedrooms are good size and have their own bathrooms and the extra parking nearby is a plus. I would stay in this house again.
Archival

8/10 Good

Julie L.

Beautiful

Beautiful home Lots to do so glad they had a pool table. Fun when it rained. Lots of stairs to climb. Scary with wet feet and elderly. Pool was nice and the main pool was nice. Prompt attention to fix the microwave when we called. Beach was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kellie P.

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

Perfect vacation spot!

We stayed at the property in June 2021 - a group of 7 adults + 8 kids ranging from 2 to 15 years old. It was the perfect location & setting in a beautiful neighborhood. The beach was a quick walk across the street, making it easy for kids to go back/forth between the beach and our house (which we did a lot). The community pool for the neighborhood was just across the street from us. And we loved having our own private pool. The property is very well maintained and exactly as pictured. Appreciated having the rental bikes. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgette A.

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

Beach retreat!

Great house for our family vacation. Most in our group thought it was the best Destin vacation we’ve had and we’ve had many! House was perfect for our 2 families, adult children and grandchild. Location to the beach,private pool, large kitchen to cook and eat in, bikes included and several games gave us plenty to do without leaving the community! We were able to socially distance same as we are at home, have everything we needed and feel somewhat protected from covid. Well needed fun and relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruel H.

Great house for family beach experience!

We loved every bit of our stay. Very short walk to beach was great. It was so close it was easy to go back and forth from the beach to the house. Beautifully furnished!. The picture on the VRBO site don’t capture how nice and functional the house is. The first floor is amazing. With a bar and an island off the kitchen it seats 12 in bar chairs. There is also another table which could easily seat up to 8 children. The house is so nice it sort of surprises me that they rent it out. Our family (eight adults and 4 children) could not have found a better play to stay and enjoy a beach weekend! The gated community and private beach access of Destiny by the Sea provided us with a great place for us to stay. The extra cost for staying within the Destiny by the Sea community is worth the cost.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn E.

Great time!

We had a great trip here at Honu Hale! The house is great - perfect for a large group - clean, taken care of, steps from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wow, not sure what else to say

We've stayed in about 15 homes in Destiny by the Sea. This was by far our best trip ever. This home was just completely renovated and it shows. Best pool we've ever had in the neighborhood as well. Sad to see so many older homes in disrepair in such an amazing neighborhood, but this house delivered. Five Star was amazing to work with. Provided bikes for our use at no cost as well as many other amenities such as free golf and fishing. After this trip we would never use another company. Thanks so much for the amazing memories!

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