About this rental
*See our other home in the area, Chill Pill Destin with 40+ 5-star reviews!* This new "Blue Barracuda" ticks all the boxes! 6-seater golf cart included free, with cargo bed on back (you lose the 2 back seats when using cargo bed) PLUS chair service for 6 at the end of our street. Liability waiver completion for golf cart is required. PERFECT LAYOUT: Best of both worlds! Enjoy together time... but have your own space when you want! A lounge area on every floor allows you to spread out, plus two large covered porches to enjoy a shady breeze. There's NO SHARING bathrooms with 8 King suites with dual 2 masters on 1st floor, all attached baths and even the 6 built-in hallway twins get their own private bath, full bath #9! One King suite on second floor is a "family room" with a King plus set of twin bunks for families with little ones. SLEEPS 24 in beds, MAX of 16 adults. Only 12 & under in the 8 twins (4 sets twin bunks). ROOFTOP BALCONY to catch breezes and sunset! Kitchen is large and smartly designed to feed a crowd:
- double fridges - double dishwashers flanking the sink in center island
- trash compactor
- double coffeemakers (1 Keurig, 1 drip)
- large gas cooktop
- all the gadgets you'll need, ice-crushing blender, 2 crockpots, waffle-maker, etc.
- Half-bath on pool porch is convenient for enjoying the pool and hot tub.
- WASHER/DRYER on first floor and ALSO 2nd set on the 2nd floor.
- POOL TABLE and WET BAR on 2nd floor so you don't have to go all the way to kitchen to get a drink and drink fridge on 3rd floor.
All TVs wall-mounted, all wi-fi, and each bedroom has its own TV. -
LAYOUT: ++1st floor: 2 King suites, kitchen, 2 high-top dining tables, a 3-couch lounge area w/ 65" TV, half-bath, french doors to patio with outdoor kitchen, pool, hot tub, and a pool bath.
++ 2nd floor: 3 King suites, wet bar and 3-couch lounge area w/ 65" TV, pool table, half-bath, french doors lead to large balcony.
++ 3rd floor: 3 King suites, 6 twins built into 3rd floor hallway, and full bath #9 for the bunks. 3-couch lounge area w/ 65" TV. French doors lead to balcony with spiral staircase going to rooftop balcony which faces west.
- LOCATION: we are a block and 3 houses from the beach access at the end of Barracuda Street, exactly 2/10ths of a mile or about a 3-minute walk. Only a half-mile to the Bass Pro shop and 85+ shopping and restaurants at The Destin Commons.
- WE PROVIDE: free chair service for 6 which is 6 chairs and 3 umbrellas right at the water's edge (seasonal), a stand-up-paddleboard (SUP), appx a dozen folding sand chairs, a rolling beach cart, two rolling coolers, a dozen beach towels, some pool floats. And take everything to the beach on the golf cart!
*** OPTIONAL POOL HEAT: Pool heat is offered seasonally between October and May, but it is subject to weather and owner discretion. Extreme temperatures will make heating the pool not feasible, and the ability to heat the pool is NOT guaranteed. Pool Heat must be purchased IN ADVANCE for the entire/duration of stay and will be billed at the time of the request by Stripe Invoice. Hot tub heat is FREE for 5 hours a day and is set to 100.
*** CAMERA NOTE: there are two exterior cameras at this house. One is a ring-style doorbell camera pointed out from door. The second is overlooking parking area and allows us to monitor parking, putting out and removing trash bins, and protecting our property in the off-season. ***
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 6 from March 1 - Oct 31
+ rooftop balcony plus porch/balcony on all three floors for ahh-mazing sunsets and breezes
+ 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, Big Kahuna's, LuLu's, etc.
+ large pool and hot tub and large TVs in every room
+ SONOS speaker system
+ room to escape the adults! :)
Area Information
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.
Attractions Within Walking Distance
Destin Commons with 85+ restaurants and shops, Bass Pro Shop, Uncle Bucks, Southern Living store, splash pad, multiple grocery stores all within a half mile
Favorite Places To Eat
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, LuLu's, Whale's Tail, Crab Trap's outdoor bar overlooking the beach, Mimmo's, Pompano Joe's, Pazzo, too many to list!
Inside Scoop
Ask me about Crab Island and how to time the incoming tide!
Amenities
Other Vacation Rental Amenities
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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Rates
Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Min Stay |
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Aug 17 - Aug 28 2024 | $699 | $850 | $5,250 | 3 nights | |
Aug 29 - Sep 02 2024 | $999 | 4 nights | |||
Sep 03 - Sep 20 2024 | $799 | $899 | 3 nights | ||
Sep 21 - Oct 04 2024 | $7,000 | 7 nights | |||
Oct 05 - Oct 11 2024 | $7,700 | 7 nights |
Fees:
REF SEC DEP: $1,000
Cleaning Departure: $875
Pool heat fall&spring/da: $50
Tax Rate: 13%
Notes:
** Any all-adult groups must EACH be 27 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 90 degrees
- hot tub heat is no charge
Availability
Last updated July 26, 2024
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Hosted by Dana Flynn
Member since 2019
Year Purchased: 2022
About the owner: This is our 5th vacation rental and I have been managing our properties for over 15 years and love what I do! I grew up close by in Pensacola. Our other homes are in Destin (4 blocks away), Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, and currently building in Blowing Rock, NC right now also. We bought this land and custom designed this house to have no wasted space and great flow for large groups.
Why this property? Incredible amenities and location, location, location! Dozens of restaurants, shopping, and groceries all within a few minutes. Rooftop balcony, hot tub plus heated pool, pool table, and 8 King suites ALL with attached baths. Walk 3 - 4 minutes to beach at end of our street. Free chair service for 6 plus tons of beach supplies!
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it to the beach?
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.
Are there restaurants close by?
There are dozens of restaurants within a mile, plus the Destin Commons, Publix, Whole Foods, movie theater, etc.
Where do I fly into?
VPS is about 30 minutes, ECP is exactly an hour, and PNS is about an hour and 10 minutes' drive.
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Reviews
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
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
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