Title: Serenity on the Water - Free Dock Access - Water Access - No Cleaning Fee - 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 # Serenity on the Water - Free Dock Access - Water Access - No Cleaning Fee ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93140000/93135600/93135541/w828h1758x0y0-38f4bf75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93140000/93135600/93135541/82421d2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93140000/93135600/93135541/5f13277e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93140000/93135600/93135541/31b15fd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93140000/93135600/93135541/b6602e28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a peaceful retreat on the shores of Santa Rosa Sound. With two full bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, and a spacious living area with a 70" TV, this haven offers relaxation for all. Enjoy beautiful water views from the large upstairs deck or take advantage of water access for your boat or Waverunner. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61275 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Serenity on the Water - Free Dock Access - Water Access - No Cleaning Fee Peaceful, quiet retreat away from the condos and traffic. Beautiful views of the Santa Rosa Sound. Bring your boat. Water and dock access (only shared with the owners). Short boat ride from Crab or Spectre Islands. Close to shopping, food, Santa Rosa Island and Destin. Note: Water and dock access is behind our primary home, just south of the property. You can see it in the pictures. There are a couple of small gates (keep our dog in) and you are out to the water. A cart is available to bring personal items to and from the dock. Two full bedrooms, each with a closet and on-suite bathroom. Each Bedroom has a flatscreen TV with Roku. Large living area with 70" TV and a sofa sleeper Dining Room that seats 6 Kitchen with all the expected amenities. Large upstairs deck (50'X9') with comfortable outdoor furniture that seats 6 and beautiful water view. Downstairs patio, with seating for 6, should you want to enjoy outside relaxation in the shade. Washer and Dryer Private single car garage and additional parking in front. Water access, with the ability to tie up a boat or Waverunner. Upper deck on the water, with seating for 4, with breathtaking water views. Convenient trailer parking Navigating Stairs is necessary to enter the residence. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Furnished patio - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 12 steps to reach entrance - No elevator (single-level property) - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Double-glazed windows - Geothermal energy - Recycling - Unit size: 1,275 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 24 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Note from host: Hypoallergenic dogs are ok with owner approval ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome This property uses geothermal energy Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Mary Esther is home to this vacation home. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Okaloosa Island Beach and Destin Beaches. Emerald Coast Science Center and Goofy Golf are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Mary Esther travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Mary-Esther.dx130507) [View more Vacation homes in Mary Esther](https://www.expedia.ca/Mary-Esther-Private-Vacation-Homes.d130507-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=30.405773,-86.64707&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:eorxDdgzoO%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%3FQ%40S%40O%40Q%40Q%40S%40QBO%40QBQBQBQBOBQBQDOBQDQDODQDODOFODOFQFMDQFMFOHOFMFOHOHKHOFMHMHMJMHKHMJKJKHMJKJMJIJKJIJKLKJIJILILIJILILGLGLGLGLGLGLGLENGLELENELCNELCNENCLCNCNALCNANANANAL%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBNBLBNDNBLDNBLDLDNDLFLDNFLFLFLFLFLHJDLHLHLHJHLHJHJJJJLHJJJHJLHJJLJJHJJLHJHLHLHLHLHNFJHNFNHLFNFNFLFPFLDPFNDNDNDNDPDNDPDPBNDPBPBNBPBP%40PBP%40NBP%40R%40P%40P%40N%3FR%40P%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FRAP%3FPANAPARAPCPANCPARCNCPCPCPENCPEPENENEPENEPELGPENGNGNGNGLGNINGLINGLILILILILILILKLIJKJKLIJKJKHKJMJKJKHKHMHKHMHMHMHKFMFMHMFMDMFOFMDMFODMDMDOBMDODOBMBOBMBOBO%40OBO%3FM%40OBO%3FO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOCOAO%3FOCMAOCOCMCOCOCMEOEMCOEMEMEOGMEMGMGMEMGMIMGMGMIKIMIMIKIKIMIKKKKKKKIKKKKIMKKKKIMIMKMIMIMGMIMIMIOGMGOIOGMGOEOGOGOEQGMEQEOEQEOEOCQEQCOCQCQCQCOCSAQCOAQAQASAQAOAQ%3FQ%3FSAQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=a-DfdcFPrdoJv1HliapsjuKh7hY=) Mary Esther, FL ### What's nearby - Emerald Coast Science Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km - Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 9 min drive - 7.0 km - Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 10 min drive - 7.3 km - Okaloosa Island Pier - 10 min drive - 7.3 km - Okaloosa Island Beach - 12 min drive - 8.7 km ### Getting around - Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 17 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Panera Bread - ‬18 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk - Starbucks - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬20 min walk - ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Serenity on the Water - Free Dock Access - Water Access - No Cleaning Fee pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Serenity on the Water - Free Dock Access - Water Access - No Cleaning Fee? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Serenity on the Water - Free Dock Access - Water Access - No Cleaning Fee? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Serenity on the Water - Free Dock Access - Water Access - No Cleaning Fee located? > Situated in Mary Esther, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Walton Beaches and Santa Rosa Sound. Santa Rosa Mall and Miracle Strip are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Serenity on the Water - Free Dock Access - Water Access - No Cleaning Fee Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff S. Oct 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Great place to stay to decompress and spend time with those you love!!! ##### Jeff S. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### April V. Jun 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Our stay was amazing. The owners were the best. Great people and a beautiful property. Enough said! Without a doubt we would stay again ##### April V. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### weston h. Aug 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place It was extremely well kept, very cozy, and in a great location. Owner was very helpful and friendly. ##### weston h. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lavonne F. Sep 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Vacation Ever The hosts were awesome. They provided us with fishing and dining out tips. The property was top-notch and so close to restaurants, shopping and water access. Their private dock provided us with a space for our boat and hours of fishing!!!! Highly recommend this property! ##### Lavonne F. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harley G. Oct 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Jeepaloosa The property was amazing. Didn't expect the dock access to be like it was per the listing. However, access was so easy, and the dock was just amazing. The owner was so nice and was willing to do whatever to ensure our visit was just perfect. We will book once again in the future. ##### Harley G. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark A. Oct 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### True Southern Hospitality From arrival through departure our stay exceeded any and and all expectations we had of a vacation rental. The unit was immaculate and furnished with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The attention to detail by our hosts was truly on display and the hospitality provided made us feel like family members not guests. We will definitely be returning to Sweet Magnolia. ##### Mark A. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### wjXMYLza9L3faho8yzWdPKNpD9To7iRkL0Kq+g9gFUmplOUdLAoQ/f5CsDZJBbAAAAcDBuBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagYTBfAgEAMFoGCS q. Nov 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything was wonderful Lovely property that was spotlessly clean. Appreciated the extra little things, including the snacks that were in the house. It was also nice that we had an enclosed garage. We had a lovely time over Thanksgiving in this property that is close to grocery stores, etc. ##### wjXMYLza9L3faho8yzWdPKNpD9To7iRkL0Kq+g9gFUmplOUdLAoQ/f5CsDZJBbAAAAcDBuBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagYTBfAgEAMFoGCS q. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer N. Oct 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home This was an amazing house to stay in, updated and clean. I did think that the VRBO listing needs to say that this house has access to the dock and bay only through the Owner's yard/fence. In looking at the pictures, it appears as though we have straight access from the rental. The owner is very very nice, and accommodating, however, we felt like we were intruding a bit. ##### Jennifer N. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel G. Jul 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely Amazing Stay, Location & Hospitality Doug was absolutely amazing and very attentive to our needs and stay. Checked on us for the first few days to make sure we were settled in. The property was amazing, clean, quiet and safe. Had everything we needed and some. We honestly could have done without the tote of things we brought for our trip. The extras like, lilly pad for the water fun, beach wagon and chairs and others really made for such a great stay. Can’t say enough good things about this place and the host! Will def be coming back! ##### Daniel G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Britny L. Jun 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location Disliked: Check-in #### Quiet but interupted My Fiance just came back from training for 3 weeks currently we are looking to move else where in the neighborhood, to try out different locations we stay in different cities. We have tried Navarre, Crestview, Niceville and now Fort Walton. The place is beautiful we like the location however the only thing is that all weekend it was rainy so we stayed inside and on Sunday while have a bit of a lazy day the owners proceeded to come inside the unit. They did ring the door bell but again we were in bed and taking naps. Only thing I didn't enjoy was being walked in on. Definitely didn't feel comfortable knowing that the owners come in as they pleased, even if it was to ask about a package. (Which wasn't mine BTW) ##### Britny L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Terry M. Dec 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Terry M. 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