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A heated pool
Beach nearby
TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio
Dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 17309 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shore at Crystal Beach Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the area

Destin

At this holiday home you'll be 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from Miramar Beach and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Destin Beaches. 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 free WiFi, 4 bathrooms and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a coffee/tea maker and an iron/ironing board are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Crystal Beach holiday home include Henderson Beach State Park and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park.
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What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • James Lee Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Destin Commons - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • James Lee Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 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.

🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅

Top Reasons to Book this Amazing Home:

* Two Living Rooms, Two Kitchens, Two Dining Rooms, and Two Laundry Rooms

* Private, Fenced-in, Pool (heating optional for fee of $45/nt)

* Only 235 yards to Pompano Street Beach Access

* Walk to Top Rated Restaurants Camille’s at Crystal Beach and Beach Walk Cafe

* Less than 2 miles to the Family-Friendly Destin Commons Shopping Center

* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef- more info under Area Attractions below

* Professionally Managed, 24/7 service

Stella di Mare is a gorgeous 5 bedroom, 5 bath home located in Crystal Beach that comfortably sleeps up to 14 guests. This lovely three-story home offers ample space and is perfect for multiple families. The first floor has a spacious living room, dining room that seats 8, fully equipped kitchen, and laundry room. There are two bedrooms, both with king beds and private bathrooms on the first floor. The second floor offers a beautiful kitchen, living room, dining room that seats 6, and another laundry room. Two additional bedrooms, one king with a private bath and a king with an additional twin bed plus a private bath, are located on the second floor. Step out onto the wrap around balcony to spot Gulf views. The third floor offers a newly remodeled fifth bedroom with four twin bunk beds (sleeps 8) and private bath. Enjoy your own tropical, fenced-in paradise with a private pool, grilling station, and plenty of outdoor seating. Venture into the neighborhood and find the beach access roughly 235 yards away plus multiple restaurants within a short walk. Make your lasting memories at Stella di Mare.

*This property is not available to adults under age 25. No Exceptions.*

*The Pool can be heated for an additional $45 per night.*

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*

Snowbird Season runs November thru February. For a quote, select an arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and a departure date (must be the 1st day of a subsequent month). Contact us for alternate date requests and further assistance! All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee.

Bed Setup:

1st Floor
Master Suite: King Bed
Guest Room: King Bed

2nd Floor
Master Suite: King Bed
Guest Room: King and Twin Bed

3rd Floor
Guest Room: 4 Twin Bunkbeds (sleeps 8)

Area Attractions: 

Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also, for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest!  Destin Commons also has a mini train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters and Bass Pro Shop.

If you are near Miramar Beach, the snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Dolphin Reef, deployed in 2017.  Located just 685 feet straight out from the Miramar Regional Public Beach access (by Pompano Joe's), it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • 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

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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 an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,328 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to 🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅?

Yep, 🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅 is a short 3-minute walk from Miramar Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and water tubing. You can also find motor boats.

Does 🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅 have a pool?

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

What luxury perks are available at 🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅?

This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a living room.

Is there a private hot tub at 🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅?

No, 🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅 does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at 🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅?

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

Are pets allowed at 🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅?

No, pets are not allowed.

🌊Private Fenced in Pool~Steps 2 Beach~Huge Home~5BR Stella di Mare🌅 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Briana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was beautiful & location was perfect. Parking was a bit tight for our 3 large vehicles, but we fit. We will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

ANN D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family had a great stay at this property everything was great!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house

Very beautiful house and very close to the beautiful beach.When renting this place plan on buying everything you need such as the simplest things.... salt, pepper, any spice you want, cooking oils, laundry soap, dishwasher soap, paper towels and toilet paper. Also very limited on kitchen towels. We also heated the pool which was an added expense but very well worth it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Time

Everything was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

lakesha p., United states

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacay

Great place...
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M., Montgomery, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace & Serenity

Very quiet, calm, relaxing space with lots of parking space. Well stock and equipped with quality appliances and furniture. Closs to shopping outlets and almost dirctly across from the beach. The pool was awesome & cool
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Aldo S.

Destin Getaway Trip

Overall the house itself was nice, 3 stories helped out a lot with accommodating my whole family. Everybody had enough room for themselves. Now, the backyard, the pool was dirty mainly because it had a palm tree right next to it that was dropping its seeds in it. There were a bunch of ants by the pool and chairs. The grill didn’t really work, it’s almost as if the gas line wasn’t working right. Overall the house was great but the pool area needs work.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Anubhav P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great place to stay-Private swimming pool and 5 mins away from the beach-the only improvement I would suggest is to give more stuff like bathroom tissue paper,coffee pods etc.-except that everything else was fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Bobbie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long Sunny Weekend

Great location. Wonderful floor plan for 4 couples and 3 kids. Five bathrooms. Each couple had a large bedroom and bathroom to themselves. The ‘kids’ room and bath is amazing. Stylish decor. The 2nd floor is a duplicate of the first floor with a full kitchen, living room, and laundry room. We paid to have the pool heated. It was nice and warm when we arrived. The kids spent hours in the pool. Property managers communicated just enough info at the right times. The property needs some maintenance. The 2nd floor kitchen sink (or dishwasher) must have a leak. It was very moldy/musty on the 2nd floor. For health reasons, we slept with the windows open at night. The landscaping had not been tended to in a long time. Several kitchen door cabinets will not close. The back sidewalk by the pool is cracked and has sunk into the sand a bit. We all wish there had been a few more staples left for us. This was the inventory: One roll of toilet paper per bathroom. A partial roll of paper towel. One small bottle of dish soap upstairs. None down. Maybe 2 dishwasher tablets. No laundry soap. Only 1 extra kitchen garbage bag downstairs. No extras downstairs. It seems we were all making trips to the store for extras. We do not expect a ton of extras, but certainly more for a house accommodating 11 people.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Pragna

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very nice and clean but downstairs kitchen had bad odor smell. Some maintenance issues we found when we arrived but we call company and they came out next day and fix it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

This place was a great stay. My friends and I were here for the weekend and had a great time in Destin FL.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rickiya W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

The Stella di Mare was a great choice for our family vacation. This home was well equipped for 4 families with multiple kids and a very quick and easy walk to the beach! We would definitely stay here again. My only suggestion is to consider more lighting in the back yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

shivani p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice location

Overall super happy with our stay. 2 min walking distance from beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for large family/multiple families

We absolutely loved this house and all the room we had. The 3rd floor bunk room was perfect for the 6 kids and the adults had plenty of space throughout the rest of the house. Our only complaint was the front and back deck. We had so many splinters and nail injuries to feet the first day we had to make sure that the kids constantly had their shoes on when going out there. It also would have been nice to have some more lighting in the backyard at night. We truly loved the house though.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!

Large Beautiful home! Everything was wonderful, the property management company was great to communicate with! My only recommendation is outdoor lighting, there was half a strand of lights and kids wanted to do a night swim but I think it was too dark for the amount of kids we had to keep an eye on. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Access

I enjoyed the space that was available at the property. They are building housing next door, and the bathroom window is open so I would recommend a window covering. Also, they beach access isn't totally clear. Access to the beach is not clear so it would be helpful to know we would be asked to find another location which wasn't far from the house but also not the closest access to the house. Overall very good visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

laura s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation

Our family was one of three families with children from ages 3-11 that stayed together for five nights at Crystal Beach. This is the second year that we've stayed in this house and we lived it both times. The proximity to the beach, the pool in the backyard and the size of the house were perfect for us. We had a few small issues with the house and the property management company responded in a timely fashion to all issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent proximity to the beach!

We had 4 families in our group staying at Stella di Mare (7 adults and 9 kids ranging from 4 to 16. The layout was absolutely perfect. Each couple had their own room with king size beds & their own private bathroom (2 on ground floor & 2 on the 2nd floor). The 3rd floor had an additional bathroom & a massive bunk room with 8 twin beds. There were two kitchens (one on the ground floor- where everything was mainly stocked & one on the second floor). The extra oven & coffee pot on the second floor made cooking for a large group much easier. Having two laundy areas was extremely handy too, also located on the ground & 2nd floor. Proximity to the beach could not have been better. It is an easy walk even with small children. We loved having a pool on site. It is smaller, but all 9 kids were in at the same time & didn't seem to mind. There is a covered deck with plenty of chairs, which I appreciated. The deck itself does need work. Several of our kiddos ended up with splinters, so we had to really watch the smaller kids, making sure they put their shoes on before coming on the deck. One thing that was a little rough... There is construction going on next door. They start pretty early & we actually choose to leave during the day a few times because of the noise. The workers did finish up the day fairly decent...usually around 4pm-ish. I know that is out of the control of the management team, but it is something to keep in mind if staying at this location anytime soon. I can not brag enough about the property managers at RealJoy. We had several issues during our stay and they were amazing! From the big things like the t.v. cable & internet line being cut from the construction next door to simply needing a broom they were on top of it. This company was super responsive with the small things as much as they were with the big things! Overall we had a great stay & even though I wouldn't stay in this exact location in the near future because of the construction, I would absolutely stay in another RealJoy managed property. They were amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Katie J.

Not a great experience

Upon arrival the house had no water (no use of sinks, toilets, or showers). I called and emailed the property managers immediately to have a maintenance man scheduled to come out ( ETA one hour). No one showed for 5 hours and we called the property manager each 1.5 hours no one showed. At this point it’s 9 PM and the maintenance man reports that he thinks the owners did not pay the water bill and that he could figure out a work around. At this point, I was worried we wouldn’t get water back and called VRBO directly who had wonderful customer service and was ready to place us in a hotel for the evening. Because of our large group, I decided to give the maintenance man his chance to fix the problem and he did eventually. We made sure all water in the house was working when we noticed the A/C on the 2nd floor was not working. Maintenance man thought he fixed it but an hour went by and it was getting warmer. We called back to property managers and set up A/C man to come out at 830am and have fans delivered that night. As we prepared for bed we notice cable/internet was also not working. We reported this to property managers that next morning. A/C man showed up at 830am and fixed the 2nd floor A/C. I called on our 2nd day to speak with a manager at the property managers company. I called 3 times that day each time being told I would be called back by a manager. My last call that day I was told both managers had left for the day because they didn’t feel well but no one could sent me a text/email to say they will follow back up with me tomorrow. Instead I spent my time out on the beach waiting by my phone for a call that wasn’t going to come. I went to pick up dinner for my group and received a call from a manager that was on PTO. She arranged to get our 1st night compensated but at this point I spent 2 of my 3.5 days of vacation dealing with this company. 3rd day it was confirmed cable/internet was not working so we were compensated for that too. Also we found 5 dead roaches throughout the house which showed the house wasn’t cleaned too recently.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

david c.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect House

House was unbelievable. Fit our family of 12 perfectly. Could not ask for a better rental. Beach access was great, but, and not the fault of the home owners, was a little hard to deal with. Getting to the beach was easy. But, I guess the umbrella rental owners are on the city council or county commission. They have exclusive rights for umbrellas. So the only access for those accessing the public section, who want to use their own umbrellas, is a 40 foot swath of beach from boardwalk to water. Makes for a very crowded beach experience. But we did get to know some great people. Oh, if only I could get this house with a little room to spread out on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Esther S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Real review

First off the house is just not clean. It’s filthy. The layout is good, the set up is cool but the cleanliness was horrible. We expected someone to come shock the pool or clean it and it never happened. We couldn’t figure out how to use the remote controls for fans, we callled but no one could help us or called back to help us. We went to Walmart to buy fans. No batteries in remotes. Would not rent this house again. Smelled like someone had a dog there before us. The third floor smelled like dog pee and the rugs were covered in dog hair We also bought a broom for house Bc there wasn’t one provided and the floors hadn’t been touched.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antrianna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house

The house is in a great location. Me and my family enjoyed our entire stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

laura s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for families

Stella di mare is a beautiful house in a really great location. Our family of six rented the house with two other families. We had six adults and ten children and the house was just perfect for our group. The highlights were the back yard/deck/pool area and the proximity to the beach. It really is a very easy little walk over to the beach, even for young children. At the time of our stay, there was even a wagon with Beach supplies, which was super handy. My only warning is that if you are someone who is particular about the finer details, this may not be the house (or property management company?) That's right for you. When we arrived, the keypad was not working quite right and after a few days quit all together. I contacted the management company and they said someone would come the next day, which never happened. Since we were leaving the following day, it did not feel worth my time to continue trying to contact them, we just dealt with it as it was. There were also other small details that weren't the greatest, like one of the boards on the deck steps was broken and pulled up off of the deck when we arrived, so we just had to make sure the kids walked around it, rather than using those steps. Similarly, the kitchens were stocked, but some key items were missing like a frying pan large enough to suit a large family, or a working can opener, and we constantly felt like we were trying to scrounge together enough bowls plates and cups for everyone. The downstairs bathroom adjoining one of the bedrooms and the laundry room / hallway also did not have a lock on the door into the laundry room, which just seems like a really poor oversight for a bathroom that has two entry points. All in all, any complaints we had about the house, we're overridden by the highlights of the house. We were in a group of people who were happy to just be flexible when there was a problem, and all agreed that we would rent the house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Great location. Very roomy and everyone has their own space. Close to the beach and shopping. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

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