Family-friendly holiday rentals in Destin

The Merry Whale on The Emerald Coast

Newly updated 1 bedroom/ 2 bath condo with built in bunkbeds. Located beach side on the 19th floor with breathtaking panoramic views of the emerald waters and pristine white sand beaches The Gulf of Mexico. Fully stocked kitchen with new granite countertops and slate appliances. Reliable fast high speed internet throughout. Resort amenities include a large pool and hot tub, a beachside tiki bar serving frozen drinks and beer. A fabulous cafe that serves hot breakfast, pizza, sandwiches & salads.

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Beachfront! Newly remodeled! Right on the beach!

Beachfront top floor unit, on a private beach, in 2-story building gives unobstructed sunset/ocean views. Located on soft white sand with on-site free parking. Perks of choosing this unit include gated resort with pools, beach service included Mar.-Oct., tennis, pickle ball, and par 3 golf course. Luxury in a private gated community with serene beaches and exclusive amenities. Master bedroom beach/sunset views! Sleeps 4 adults-king master bed, queen sofa bed, and additional cot-sized bunkbeds.

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2 Beach Chairs Included! Villa @ Sandpiper Cove

Unit 27 @ Sandpiper Cove has the MOST to offer in Destin! 5 pools, 3 hot tubs, 6 tennis courts, shuffleboard, fishing, beach bar, beach volleyball, and FREE par 3 nine hole golf included! Villa features a large private deck, WIFI, open spaces, and fully renovated. Just a two minute walk to the beach! Sandpiper Cove offers a family setting with no high rise elevators. Full water front restaurant and bar located less than 1 minute walk from unit. Free use of owners beach chairs, umbrellas, & toys!

Kitchen · Family · Access

Gulf View. Walk to beach. Pool open until 11:00pm

2BR/2BA on 6th floor at The Palms of Destin Resort. Views of Henderson State Beach across street. The master has a king size bed and bathroom. Twin trundle beds in small bedroom and bath. The living room has a queen sleeper sofa w 8" mattress. The lagoon pool, heated pool, and hot tub is open until 11pm. Amenities include a gym, basketball, tennis, splash pad, and playground. Onsite coffee shop, bar, and Blue Lagoon Italian Restaurant. Walk to 6 restaurants, 2 beaches, Dollar Tree, Walmart.

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Accuracy

1004 Oceanfront Pelican Beach: Pools/HTubs Fab Loc

NO PETS PERMITTED. PRIMARY GUEST MUST BE 25+ TO BOOK. Indulge in a refined coastal escape at Pelican Beach Resort 1004—an elegantly renovated 1‑bedroom, 2‑bath BEACHFRONT retreat offering breathtaking Gulf of Mexico views and DIRECT, effortless access to Destin’s sugar‑white sands. Perched on the 10th floor, this beautifully appointed residence blends contemporary comfort with resort‑level amenities for UP TO 6 GUESTS, creating an elevated experience for both families & discerning travelers.

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High-End Beachfront Condo w/Breathtaking Gulf View

Experience an unforgettable beach escape at "Emerald Paradise." This 3-bedroom/2-bath condo on the fourth floor provides stunning views of emerald waters & sugar-white sands along the Gulf coast. Recently renovated, this gem offers a stylish interior & a private 30-foot balcony- an ideal spot for dolphin watching, soothing sounds of crashing waves and breathtaking sunsets 7 Min Drive to Destin Harbor 8 Min Drive to Destin Commons 9 Min Walk to Big Kahuna’s Experience Destin & Learn More Below

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Isle Be Back! Miramar Beach Villa! STEPS TO BEACH!

Plan your perfect relaxing beach getaway just steps away from the white sands of Miramar Beach! You will feel right at home as soon as you walk in the front door. This 4 bedroom home is perfect for families or a trip with friends - with one bedroom having 6 twin sized bunk beds! The neighborhood is quiet, walkable to many nearby restaurants and has beach access. Our end unit is located next to the gated pool. You’ll never want to leave this cozy beach house, it'll make you say "Isle be Back!"

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Barbecue

Sandpiper Cove 8140! 500 ft to the Beach!

Free beach setup which includes 1 reserved umbrella and 2 chairs between March 1st and October 31st! 1,100 feet of private beach access owned by Sandpiper Cove! 4 beach towels are provided with unit 8140! 1 of the 5 pools is in the back terrace; steps away from the back porch of the villa! 1 restaurant, 1 beach side bar, a pitch and putt golf course, tennis and pickleball courts all on site. Minutes from several local attractions! About 17 miles from the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport!

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Palms Resort*Lagoon Pool*Ground Floor*No Stairs*

Book your next trip at "A Shore Thing" in Destin!! This ground floor, 2br/2ba condo is located at the Palms of Destin Resort, across the street from the world-famous sugar-sand beaches of the Emerald Coast. The unit has been stylishly updated, can sleep 6 comfortably, and is just steps away from the massive zero-entry lagoon pool. With all the amenities at the resort, there's no need to leave, but if you do, it's just a short walk to the beach, and the rest of Destin is within a 4-mile radius.

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30A • 15Sec Pvt Beach • Heated Pool • GolfCart

🌴 Private Heated Pool 🏊‍♀️ | Golf Cart 🚗 | 100 Steps to Private Beach 🏖️ | Bikes 🚲 Just 100 steps to private beach access in a gated community-no crowds, no long walks. One of the closest homes to private beach access on 30A, this 5BR retreat is designed for effortless beach days and relaxed family getaways. Enjoy a heated pool 🏊‍♂️, 6-seater golf cart 🚙, bikes 🚲, and daily beach setup 🌞. Walk to Shunk Gulley 🍔, Pecan Jacks 🍦, and more—everything you need just minutes away. 🌊

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Pool, Golf Cart, Fire Pit, & Walk to Beach

★ 3 story Destin home walking distance to Private Beach * 2500ft² / 230m² home * 3rd floor with 360° views and peekaboo views of the ocean * 3 min walk to the private beach and 6 min walk to Crystal Beach * Private pool + backyard oasis (fire pit and more) * 6-seater Golf Cart * Onsite parking for 5+ cars * 5 min drive to Destin Commons with Restaurants & Arcade * 10 min drive to Destin Harbor and 15 min drive to Crab Island * Fully stocked and equipped kitchen * Onsite washer + dryer

Kitchen · Family · Pool

Sugar Sand Cottage at Destin Pointe

This beautiful four bedroom beach cottage is located in the exclusive gated community of Destin Pointe. The home offers a tranquil setting and unsurpassed amenities that include a private lakefront pool for relaxation and entertainment-perfect for sipping your evening cocktails while overlooking the lake, direct lake views for the multiple levels of decks, private beach access to the sugar sands of Destin, and three community pools (one with a hot tub and splash pad) for guests use.

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