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5000 sq. ft. Stunning house "Blue Barracuda" with unmatched amenities and ALL 5-star reviews! *See our other home in the area also: Chill Pill Destin with 40+ 5-star reviews!
Blue Barracuda by Vacations By Dana (Dana Tanner Flynn), is a perfect blend of together fun time and private space, with a family-friendly layout and all the amenities you need for a memorable Destin vacation. *And don’t miss our other local home, Chill Pill Destin*
BEDS/ BATHS
▸8 King suites, plus 8 twin beds (4 sets bunks), 9 full baths, 3 half-baths
▸Sleeps 24 in beds, max 16 adults
▸No sharing bathrooms among the 8 King suites (two master suites on the 1st floor with attached baths)
▸1 King suite on the 2nd floor doubles as a family room (King + twin bunks) for families with little ones
▸2 sets of built-in twins on the 3rd floor with their own full bath (#9)
COMFORT AND SPACE
▸3 leather couches on every floor for ample lounging and room to spread out
▸2 breezy covered porches for relaxed downtime
▸All TVs wall-mounted (12 total), each bedroom has its own TV
▸65" lounge TVs on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors; SONOS speakers
▸DOUBLE washer/dryers, a set on both the first and second floors
KITCHEN
▸Spacious and thoughtfully laid out to feed a crowd; 24 seats to dine
help with a crowd
▸Trash compactor to lessen trips to the bins
▸Two coffeemakers (Keurig + drip), large gas cooktop, ice-crushing blender, 2 crockpots, waffle-maker, and more
▸Built-in gas grill in outdoor kitchen with sink w/ large TV for pool-watching, great for sports and movies!
ENTERTAINMENT
▸12-person hot tub and large pool; half-bath on pool porch helps with a crowd
▸Rooftop balcony with panoramic west-facing sunsets
▸Pool table and wet bar/ ice machine on 2nd floor; drink fridge on 3rd floor
▸SONOS speakers, all wi-fi TVs with HULU live TV, EVERY bedroom has its own wall-mounted TV
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!
▸1 block and 2 houses from beach access on Barracuda Street which is directly at the end of our street; ~0.2 miles to beach, about a 3-minute walk
▸Half-mile to Destin Commons: Bass Pro Shop, 85+ shops & restaurants, Uncle Bucks, and two grocery stores at same intersection
PERKS
▸Free chair service for 8 (8 chairs, 4 umbrellas) at the water’s edge (March - Oct)
▸Two “FUN CLOSETS” with about a dozen folding sand chairs, rolling beach cart, rolling coolers, and beach towels plus various other beach toys/supplies
▸Golf cart seats 6, liability waiver required
OPTIONAL and NOTES
▸POOL HEAT: $50/day seasonal option (Oct–May) with weather/ owner discretion; must be purchased in advance via Stripe. Hot tub heat is complimentary for up to 5 hours daily (set to 100°F).
▸CAMERA NOTE: Exterior cameras present for safety: doorbell-style camera and a second camera monitoring parking and bins, no other cameras exist.
Unique Benefits
+6-person golf cart is free for your use, max 3 authorized drivers must all sign liability waivers PLUS free chair service for 8 from March 1 - Oct 31
+ rooftop balcony plus porch/balcony on all three floors for ahh-mazing sunsets and breezes
+ 12-person hot tub much larger than most, large TV for outside watching
+ pool table and large wet bar area on 2nd floor
+ long list of beach supplies including stand-up-paddleboard
+ perfect design with lounge area on every floor - plenty of room for everyone to spread out
+ double washer/dryer (one on first floor, one on second floor)
+ double side-by-side fridges in kitchen
Why Kids Love It
+ proximity to Destin Commons, Uncle Bucks, Big Kahuna's, LuLu's, etc.
+ large pool and 12-person hot tub and large TVs in every room
+ SONOS speaker system
+ room to spread out and escape the adults!
A half-mile to the Destin Commons, so you have dozens of restaurants, shopping, grocery stores very close by. The Crystal Beach area never disappoints with its pristine beaches and emerald waters.
Destin Commons with 85+ restaurants and shops, Bass Pro Shop, Uncle Bucks, Southern Living store, splash pad, AMC theaters, multiple grocery stores all within a half mile
Check out the new 14,000 sq ft City Food Hall in Destin commons with 32 bar seats and 10 different types of food! Also Camille's, O'Quigley's, Craft Bar, Miller's, Ruby Slipper, LuLu's, Whale's Tail, Crab Trap's outdoor bar overlooking the beach, Mimmo's, Pompano Joe's, Pazzo, too many to list! DOZENS of restaurants within less than a mile.
Ask me about boating to Crab Island and how to time the incoming tide!
We provide a long list of beach supplies - load it all up on the golf cart cargo bed when you fold down the back seat. Bass Pro Shop, Uncle Bucks with bowling, 14-screen AMC theatre, and Destin Commons is only a few blocks around the corner - including the new 14,000 sq ft "City Food Hall"! Central location with easy access to many of the beach-front restaurants, with Sandestin on one side and the Harbor area on the other.
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| Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Min Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 23 - Sep 03 2026 | $749 | $899 | 3 nights | ||
Sep 07 - Sep 18 2026 | $749 | $899 | $5,600 | 3 nights | |
Sep 19 - Oct 02 2026 | $6,300 | 7 nights | |||
Oct 03 - Oct 16 2026 | $8,043 | 7 nights | |||
Nov 20 - Nov 29 2026 | $6,650 | 7 nights |
Fees:
Notes:
** Any all-adult groups must EACH be 25 or older, not just the booking person **
- NO PETS, NO SMOKING or VAPING
- the $1,000 refundable security deposit is returned within 5 days assuming rental terms are upheld and no damages
- three authorized drivers of golf cart for your stay (1 is the booking person + 2 others), names and cell numbers needed and liability waiver will be sent; keys not released until liability waivers signed including upload of DL and insurance card per instructions on liability waiver
- 25% down payment required to book
- Balance due 60 - 90 days in advance depending on season
- pool heat optional and needed Oct to April usually, $50 per day, pool heat kept around 88 degrees
- hot tub heat is no charge for 5 hours a day
Last updated on July 28, 2026
Brandon F.Amazing group trip
We had the most incredible stay and can’t thank our host enough for such a wonderful experience! The house was absolutely perfect for our large group—spacious, beautifully designed, and stocked with everything we needed for a fun and comfortable vacation. From the multiple seating areas to the well-equipped kitchen and kid-friendly layout, every detail was thoughtful and made us feel right at home.We all agreed this was one of the best group trips we’ve ever taken. The home provided the perfect backdrop for quality time, laughter, and memories we’ll cherish forever.Highly recommend this property to anyone planning a big group getaway. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed: July 2025 Submitted: July 13, 2025
Cheryl R.Above expectations
20 of us stayed in this spectacular home 4/12-4/19. It’s hard to find the words to accurately describe this gorgeous home. Pure perfection! So much space and beauty. No one had any complaints. The hosts were so happy to help with any questions we had. Destin beach is the most beautiful beach that I’ve ever seen. I can honestly say the house and the beach were the vacation, between the pool, hot tub, golf cart, other amenities in the house. Lifelong happy memories were made there. 100% recommend
Stayed: April 2025 Submitted: May 07, 2025
Jennifer F.Barracuda - WOW!!!
The pictures don’t do this place justice! The house was designed beautifully! It had so much room and living space. It was fully stocked in the kitchen and for the beach supplies. The location was key eveything was easy and quick to get to including the beach. We will most certainly be going back.
Stayed: September 2024 Submitted: September 17, 2024
Maureen M.Blue Barracuda is amazing!!
What an awesome house!! So much room, so much to do just at the house BESIDES swimming in the luxurious pool or relaxing in the hot tub while watching your favorite show or movie. We had the best time!! Exploring the top floor, playing pool, planning a bike or golf cart ride; not one boring minute. Just wonderful. Dealing directly with the friendliest owners is such a plus. I can’t say enough, you just have to see it!
Stayed: August 2023 Submitted: September 15, 2023
Maureen M.Fantastic stay!
We thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful new home. It had everything possible to make our stay enjoyable! It was clean, in a lovely area of Destin, and we loved, loved, loved the awesome backyard pool & hot tub! We had such a relaxing stay, we didn’t want to go home! Dana is so accommodating and easy to work with. Thanks Dana!
Stayed: August 2023 Submitted: August 30, 2023
A block and 2 houses, or about a 3-minute walk. We also provide the golf cart so you can take supplies to the beach.
There are dozens of restaurants within a mile, plus the Destin Commons, Publix, Whole Foods, movie theater, etc.
VPS is about 30 minutes, ECP is exactly an hour, and PNS is about an hour and 10 minutes' drive.
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