Drifting Dolphin

About this listing

★ Steps to the Beach! (3 minute walk)
★ Private Heated* Pool
★ 3 Bedroom/3 Bathroom – Sleeps 12
★ Free 6 Seater Golf Cart!
★ Fully Updated Home
★ Location! Crystal Beach
★ 3 Kings, 2 Queens, 2 Twins
★ Fast WiFi
★ Superhosts w/ 5 Star Reviews!
★ Fantastic Shops/Dining Nearby
★ 2 min drive to Destin Commons, 10 min drive to Destin Harbor, 15 min drive to Crab Island!

▶︎Pool Heat – $200 week/$40 per day
Private Pool can be heated to 90°

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The space
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Welcome to Drifting Dolphin! Escape to the heart of Crystal Beach and enjoy the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and location in this beautifully renovated 3 bedroom (with loft area), 3 bathroom beach home that comfortably sleeps up to 12 guests.

Just one block from Tarpon Beach Access, the largest public beach access in Crystal Beach, you’ll be only a short stroll from Destin’s famous sugar-white sand and emerald-green waters.

Thoughtfully designed with upscale coastal décor and premium finishes throughout, Drifting Dolphin offers everything you need for an unforgettable beach vacation. Spend your days relaxing by your private (heated) pool, cruising the neighborhood in the complimentary 6-seater golf cart, or unwinding in the resort-style backyard designed for making memories with family and friends.

Whether you’re planning a family vacation, couples’ retreat, or friends’ getaway, Drifting Dolphin combines luxury amenities, an unbeatable location, and a relaxing coastal atmosphere to create the perfect Destin escape.

OCCUPANCY/PARKING:
-Maximum Occupancy: 12
-Maximum Vehicles: 4

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BEDROOM/BATHROOM LAYOUT: Comfortably sleeps 12

Bedroom #1 – 1st Floor (Sleeps 2)
-King bed
-Smart TV
-Blackout curtains
-Ensuite bathroom with single vanity and walk-in shower

Bedroom #2 – 2nd Floor (Sleeps 6)
-King bed
-Queen over Queen bunk bed
-Ensuite bathroom with double vanity and walk-in shower
-Smart TV
-Blackout curtains
-Private balcony

Bedroom #3 (Sleeps 2)
-King bed
-Smart TV
-Blackout curtains

Loft Area (Sleeps 2)
-Twin daybed with Twin trundle
*Please note there is not a door to the loft area

Hall Bathroom (Shared Bathroom)
-Single vanity
-Tub/Shower combo

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LIVING ROOM:
-Smart TV
-Sectional Sofa and

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DINING ROOM:
-Comfortably seats 8
-Bar comfortably seats 3

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KITCHEN: The kitchen is fully equipped for making group meals
-Stainless steel appliances
-Large Island
-Cookware, bakeware, cooking utensils and more
-Keurig + drip coffeemaker

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WASHER AND DRYER:
-The laundry room has a full size washer and dryer

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PRIVATE POOL:
-12×27 pool with a shallow end of 3 feet and a deep end of 5 feet

POOL HEAT:
-Pool heat – $40 per day/$200 weekly
-Temperature set to 90°F
-Must be requested at least 48 hours prior to check-in and must be for your entire stay

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GOLFCART:
-Included in your stay is a 6 seater electric golf cart – Drive to the beach, restaurants, shopping and Scenic 98 (a 5 mile stretch along the gulf)

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OUTDOOR SPACE:
-2 outdoor dining areas
-Multiple chairs and loungers
-BBQ grill
-Bistro string lights
-Fully fenced yard

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BEACH GEAR:
We provide a variety of beach gear including a beach wagon, beach chairs, a cooler, beach toys and beach towels

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ASSUMPTION OF RISK:
Guest acknowledges that the property includes a private pool and stairs on the property. By accepting this reservation, Guest voluntarily assumes all risks associated with the use of the swimming pool and stairs.

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SPRING BREAK – We do not rent to college students. The primary booker must be 25 years or older and must be staying at the property the entire stay or you will be asked to leave without a refund.

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TRAVEL INSURANCE:
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance ahead of your stay. This will protect your reservation payment in case of illness, unforeseen emergencies, undesirable or severe weather, job or other life changes, or financial hardship that may cause you to cancel your stay. Otherwise, if you cancel, you will lose your reservation payment in accordance with the cancellation policy in place at the time of your booking. We also do not allow reservation date changes or postponements. NO EXCEPTIONS.

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Airport Distances:
Destin FL (VPS) – 18 miles
Panama City FL (ECP) 35 miles
Pensacola FL (PNS) 56 miles in

By booking this property, guests acknowledge that use of the pool, grill, stairs and all amenities is at their own risk. The property owners are not responsible for accidents, injuries, or loss of personal belongings that occur during your stay.

Guest access
You get the entire house, swimming pool and yard. Parking for 4 vehicles and a 6 seater electric golf cart

Other things to note
▪️RENTAL AGREEMENT – RENTER MUST SIGN A RENTAL AGREEMENT WITHIN 24 HOURS OF BOOKING. Your reservation is not complete until signed. We will send you a link after booking with instructions.

▪️PRIMARY GUEST must be at least 25 years of age to reserve, rent, and must be present during the entire stay. We do not rent to anyone under 25 or to student groups.

***Reservations made under false pretenses will be deemed cancelled by Guest. Access to property will be terminated and, if stay has commenced, guest will be required to vacate the property immediately.

▪️NO SMOKING – If you smoke inside the home you will be charged a large fee and an extra cleaning fee.

▪️NOISE ORDINANCE – We want you to enjoy your vacation but please know that there is a City of Destin noise ordinance beginning at 10PM. Please be mindful of neighbors. Quiet time is 10PM – 8AM.

▪️NO PARTIES – Events or parties are prohibited by AirBNB and by us.

▪️MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY – Permitted Occupancy is 12. Exceeding 12 people will result in a fine by local authorities and you will also be asked to leave without a refund per city regulations.

▪️PARKING – Parking is available for 3 vehicles in the driveway. Please do not bring more than 3 vehicles.

Per the city of Destin, there is absolutely no parking on grass, sidewalk, or streets. Local authorities rigorously enforce it.

▪️NO EARLY CHECK-IN – We host a lot of guests full-time and our cleaning crew needs the full time to get the space ready for you. This is also our time for any maintenance on the property. Thank you for understanding!

▪️NO LATE CHECK-OUT – If a guest does not vacate the property by 10AM on their scheduled day of departure, the fee for failing to vacate is $50.00 dollars for the first half hour and $100.00 for each subsequent half hour that the guest fails to vacate the property. Thank you for understanding!

▪️POOL – USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. The hosts are NOT responsible for any injuries that result from the use of the swimming pool.

▪️SECURITY CAMERAS – Security cameras are actively recording the front of the home for compliance verification and the protection of the property. There are no cameras in the backyard/pool area or interior views.

▪️NO REFUNDS for weather/natural disasters/power outages/other things that are beyond our control.

▪️PETS – We are pet friendly & allow up to 2 dogs (only if under 50 pounds, house trained and well behaved). Guests bringing pets must disclose this prior to arrival and pets must be listed on the reservation. You are expected to clean up after your pet both indoors and outdoors. Failure to do so may result in additional charges. There is also a non-refundable $200 pet fee.

▪️TRAVEL INSURANCE – We STRONGLY encourage TRAVEL INSURANCE if you are concerned a cancellation may be necessary. This will protect your reservation payment in case of illness, unforeseen emergencies, undesirable or severe weather, job or other life changes, or financial hardship that may cause you to cancel your stay. Otherwise, if you cancel, you will lose your reservation payment in accordance with the cancellation policy in place at the time of your booking. We also do not allow reservation date changes or postponements. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Please remember that you are not staying in a hotel, you are staying in our personal home. Please treat it with respect. We are always available via AirBNB messages.

Thanks for looking! We hope to be hosting you soon. 🙂