Title: 5-Star Reviews - On the Beach - Hot Tub - Destiny by the Sea Gated Community - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 5-Star Reviews - On the Beach - Hot Tub - Destiny by the Sea Gated Community Beachfront vacation home with a water park and a sauna ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92400000/92390700/92390654/c5324090.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92400000/92390700/92390654/a2ac0280.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92400000/92390700/92390654/060c0555.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92400000/92390700/92390654/afabf7c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92400000/92390700/92390654/4777a578.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Dolphin Watch, a beachfront home in Destin's upscale Destiny by the Sea community, relish Gulf views from multiple balconies and rooms. Unwind on the hot tub overlooking the beach or enjoy outdoor dining with an oversized grill. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 163176 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Pool - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 5-Star Reviews - On the Beach - Hot Tub - Destiny by the Sea Gated Community \* Gulf front \* Hot tub on deck overlooking the beach! \* Gulf views! \* Balconies! \* Walking distance to the community pool and hot tub \* Elevator \* Fully stocked kitchen \* Outdoor grill \* Spacious common area with ample seating \* Gated community in Destiny by the Sea \* Free wifi \* Four parking spaces \* Four backpack beach chairs \* Close to dining, shopping, activities, and entertainment \* Home is stocked with Starbucks coffee pack, creamer, sugar, bottles of water, and a starter amenity package with a roll of paper towels, dish soap, sponge, kitchen wipes, dishwasher soap, laundry detergent pods, pillow spray, shampoo, conditioner, aloe, lotion, bathroom soaps, and a roll of toilet paper in each bathroom. How appropriate the name—Dolphin Watch—for this Emerald Coast beachfront house rental. This three-story Destin, Florida, home is perfect for large groups in the upscale “Destiny by the Sea” community off Scenic Highway 98. An elevator is a considerate convenience to traverse from floor to floor. All levels of this truly extraordinary house provide Gulf vistas, so no one has an excuse to miss the amazing sunrises, and truly astonishing sunsets, in perfect God-designed hues. The first floor gives guests access to an oversized deck with ample seating, rocking chairs, loungers, and a hot tub—all while enjoying beach views! With attention to detail in the landscaping, this secluded property has its own private beach access just steps away from the house. The floor-to-ceiling sliders allow everyone access to the beautiful panoramas. The massive deck can be accessed from the first floor, from all three bedrooms. The first king bedroom has an ensuite shower, soaking tub, and extra-large double sinks. The second king bedroom has an ensuite bath with a tub/shower combo. The third bedroom has two sets of bunk sleeping six. There’s a full bath with a tub/shower combo, plus a kitchenette with a sink, icemaker, and microwave, so this level would be excellent for families with young children. There’s also an in-unit laundry room for the heaps of towels and bathing suits required for life by the sandy shore. The second floor has wall-to-wall windows in the living area, allowing an extraordinary view of the Gulf. The cozy seating area offers ample seating and includes a sleeper sofa. The beautiful indoor fireplace is meant for visual enjoyment only and is not intended for guest use. There’s a half bath on this level. An intimate dining area and adjacent bar stools at the counter are one option for meals, but there’s outdoor dining too with a grill for barbecues. The kitchen has adequate counter space for several cooks to work simultaneously, yet with the open concept design no one will feel left out. All the culinary necessities of home are provided. Also, the second level has a fourth king bedroom with an ensuite bath and a lovely walk-in shower. All guest rooms are comfortable, but the showstopper of suites is on the third floor. The primary bedroom features a king bed, a large spa-inspired ensuite with Jacuzzi tub, and a separate shower. There’s also an enclosed balcony with Adirondack seating to watch the dolphin play. We can’t imagine why you’d leave this lovely property; however, as part of the Destiny by the Sea, there’s a community pool, hot tub, and lounging area nearby. Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps 16): First Floor: \- Guest Bedroom: One King Bed \- Guest Bedroom: One King Bed \- Guest Bedroom: Bunkbeds: One Full over Full and One Twin over Twin Second Floor: \- Guest Bedroom: One King Bed \- Living Area: One Sleeper Sofa Third Floor: \- Primary Suite: One King Bed About the Community: Located along Scenic Highway 98 on the Emerald Coast in Destin, Florida, this premier, Gulf-front, gated community has 24-hour security as well as a pristine, private beach. This private community association has contracted with Sun, Sand and Sea for beach service rentals, which includes beach chairs and beach umbrellas. Personal tents, umbrellas, baby tents, tarps, and canopy setups are not allowed per the association rules. Outside golf cart rentals are not allowed per the association rules. Wide walking and bike paths add to the ambiance of touring the area. Enjoy a lavish community pool and hot tub. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Hot tub - Private pool - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 5.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry detergent - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the ocean ### Things to do - Heated pool - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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 - Unit size: 3,176 square feet ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92420000/92417400/92417316/71095637.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gulf Front, Pool, Hot Tub- 2 Kitchens - Gated Community in Destiny by the Sea Destin - Ocean view - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen 9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=92417316&PinnedHotelID=92417316&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100890000/100881900/100881822/10dcfff4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### On the Beach - Gated Community - Elevator - Community Pool - Beach Service Incl! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 8 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.38026%2C-86.40597&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0NMN12mRPgG_93H3I8WhZbNWM7I=) Destin, FL #### What's nearby - Miramar Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - James Lee Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Destin Commons - 3 min drive - 2.5 km - Henderson Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km - Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 10 min drive - 7.6 km #### Getting around - Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬12 min walk - ‪Kenny D's - ‬13 min walk - ‪Sandos Beachside - ‬10 min walk - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 5-Star Reviews - On the Beach - Hot Tub - Destiny by the Sea Gated Community pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 5-Star Reviews - On the Beach - Hot Tub - Destiny by the Sea Gated Community? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 5-Star Reviews - On the Beach - Hot Tub - Destiny by the Sea Gated Community? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 5-Star Reviews - On the Beach - Hot Tub - Destiny by the Sea Gated Community located? > Nestled on the beach, this Destin vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and James Lee Park. James Lee Beach and The Golf Garden of Destin are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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