[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB Lakefront villa with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83600000/83596900/83596882/a0fd39b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83600000/83596900/83596882/846223c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83600000/83596900/83596882/df8a5187.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83600000/83596900/83596882/9a029633.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83600000/83596900/83596882/732b980a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location You can look forward to a water park, a firepit, and a garden at Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4875 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB Serene & luxurious guesthouse cottage located 4 miles to Destin & shopping. A short stroll to the neighborhood bayside park where you can launch your Paddle board or Kayak, watch the sunset, or go fishing. Within minutes from your private cottage you will enjoy: \*Emerald Beaches \*Bluewater Bay Marina \*Rocky Bayou State Park (Paddle board & Kayak rentals) \*Fishing Charters \*Boat Rentals & Tours \*Golf Courses \*Helicopter tours \*Destin & Sandestin Shopping Mall \*The Best Seafood Restaurants on the beach The space \* Fully equipped kitchen \* Laundry room, \* Spa-like bedroom & bathroom \* Soft luxurious linens & towels \* Toiletries provided \* Plush comfortable sleeper sofa \* Grill and outdoor dining Guest access \* Private coded locked entrance \* Private fenced yard \* Guesthouse is located on its own private area of a half-acre estate Other things to note \* Must be 25+ to book \* Quiet neighborhood with working class families as neighbors \* No on-site parties allowed \* Currently changing our landscaping to make your space even more luxurious and beautiful. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Fenced private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a lake ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 875 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71010000/71002900/71002809/ed3c71b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lovely Bluewater Bay 1 Bedroom Condo near Bluewater Bay Marina and Destin Island Niceville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=71002809&PinnedHotelID=71002809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95450000/95444600/95444583/dfff76f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront, private with unobstructed water views & only 10 minutes to Destin! 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Dolphins, Private, Spacious, unique Niceville - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available - Water view 10 Exceptional 2 reviews CA $237 CA $294 total includes taxes & fees Oct 26 - Oct 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=105958719&PinnedHotelID=105958719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash Turn off the lights and lock the doors Check out time is 10am. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules By booking this property, you agree to follow the house rules. Violations may lead to cancellation without refund and removal from property. Maintain the peaceful nature of the neighborhood ● Quiet Hours: 10 PM – 8 AM – keep TV, music, and voices at a moderate level. For liability and security reasons, unregistered guests or onsite -------- Guest Experiences, are not permitted without the host’s express permission ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=30.46144,-86.42146&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ak%7DxDbennO%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FS%40O%40Q%40Q%40Q%40SBO%40QBQBQBQBOBQDQBQDODQBODODQFODQFMDQFMFQFMFOFOFMHOFMHMHOHMHMHMHKHMJMHKJMJKHKJKJMJIJKLIJKJILIJILILIJGLILILELGLILELGNELGLENELENELCNCLENCNCLCNANCNALANCN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%3FNBN%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNBLDNBNBLDLDNDLDNFLDLFLFLFLFLDLHLHLFJHLHLHJHJHLJJHJJJHJLJJJJHJJLHJJLHLHJHLJLFLHNHLFLHNFLFNFNFLFPFLFPDLFPDNDPDNDNDPBNDPBPBPBNBPBPBP%40PBN%40R%40P%40P%40P%40N%40R%3FP%3FP%40P%3FP%3FPAR%3FP%3FPAPANARAPAPAPCNARCPCNCPCPCPCNEPCPENEPENENEPGNENGNGNGNGNGLGNGNILGNILILGLKLILILILKLIJKLIJKJKJKJKHKJKJMHKHKJMFMJKFMHMFMHMFMFMFMDMFMFODMDODMDMDODOBMBOBMDO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%40OAO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOAOCMAOEOCMCOCMEOEMEOEMEMEOGMGMEMGMGMGMIMGKIMGMKKGMKKIKIMKKKKIKKKKIKKKKMIKKMIMIMIMIMIMIMIMGOIMGOGOGMGOGOGOEOGOEOGQEOEOCQEOEQCQEOCQCQCQCOCQASCOAQAQAQASAO%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4nqyzffgZ2GajPZZfOlFZRTtOPs=) Niceville, FL #### What's nearby - Destin Commons - 10 min drive - 11.2 km - Henderson Beach State Park - 11 min drive - 12.6 km - Miramar Beach - 12 min drive - 13.0 km - Destin Beaches - 14 min drive - 15.4 km - Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 16 min drive - 16.7 km #### Getting around - Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Shell - ‬4 min drive - ‪Whataburger - ‬4 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪First Choice Buffet - ‬4 min drive - ‪Fatboys - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB located? > Situated by the sea, this villa is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Choctawhatchee Bay and within 3 mi (5 km) of Bluewater Bay Golf Course and Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park‎. Bluewater Bay Tennis Center is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB Reviews 8.0 ### Very good 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 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### christie r. Jun 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful clean and comfortable The accommodations for absolutely pristine, everything looked brand new, and perfect. There were so many little extra touches to make me feel at home! ##### christie r. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Genola Jun 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Genola Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Shorewalk Vacation Villas](https://www.expedia.ca/Sarasota-Hotels-Shorewalk-Vacation-Villas.h13316.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Resort-Palm-Beach.h20271.Hotel-Information) > > [Margaritaville Beach House Key West](https://www.expedia.ca/Key-West-Hotels-Margaritaville-Beach-House-Key-West.h48713884.Hotel-Information) > > [Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Singer-Island-Hotels-Palm-Beach-Marriott-Singer-Island-Beach-Resort-Spa.h449170.Hotel-Information) > > [The Breakers Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Hotels-The-Breakers-Palm-Beach.h8479.Hotel-Information) > > [Beachside Hotel & Suites Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral](https://www.expedia.ca/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-Beachside-Hotel-Suites.h4995.Hotel-Information) > > [The Colony Hotel Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Hotels-Colony-Hotel-Palm-Beach.h8074.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront](https://www.expedia.ca/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Cocoa-Beach-Oceanfront.h4398.Hotel-Information) > > [Solterra Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Solterra-Resort.h18526478.Hotel-Information) > > [Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Canaveral, FL](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Canaveral-Hotels-Country-Inn-Suites-By-Radisson.h1489240.Hotel-Information) > > [Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Marathon-Hotels-Isla-Bella-Beach-Resort-Spa.h24101706.Hotel-Information) > > [Ocean Walk Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Daytona-Beach-Hotels-Club-Wyndham-Ocean-Walk.h598390.Hotel-Information) > > [La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cocoa Beach Oceanfront](https://www.expedia.ca/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-La-Quinta-Inn-Suites-By-Wyndham-Cocoa-Beach-Oceanfront.h894002.Hotel-Information) > > [Edgewater Beach and Golf Resort by Southern Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.ca/Panama-City-Hotels-Edgewater-Beach-And-Golf-Resort-By-Resort-Collection.h803238.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Cocoa Beach - Port Canaveral](https://www.expedia.ca/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-Best-Western-Cocoa-Beach-Hotel-Suites.h18029.Hotel-Information) > > [PGA National Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Gardens-Hotels-PGA-National-Resort-And-Spa.h10355.Hotel-Information) > > [Tranquility Bay Beachfront Hotel and Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Marathon-Hotels-Tranquility-Bay-Beachfront-Hotel-And-Resort.h117099.Hotel-Information) > > [Windsor Island Luxury | Home in Windsor Island Resort, Private Pool, Arcade](https://www.expedia.ca/Davenport-Hotels-Windsor-Island-Luxury-NEW-Home-In-Windsor-Island-Resort.h60809096.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Naples-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Coconut-Point-Resort-Spa.h792025.Hotel-Information) > > [Days Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach Port Canaveral](https://www.expedia.ca/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Cocoa-Beach-Port-Canaveral.h15605.Hotel-Information) > > [Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Key-Largo-Hotels-Bakers-Cay-Resort-Key-Largo.h14042.Hotel-Information) > > [The Resort at Longboat Key Club](https://www.expedia.ca/Sarasota-Hotels-The-Resort-At-Longboat-Key-Club.h27542.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Resort at the Port](https://www.expedia.ca/Cape-Canaveral-Hotels-Radisson-Resort-At-The-Port.h4692.Hotel-Information) > > [Fiesta Key RV Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Long-Key-Hotels-Fiesta-Key-RV-Resort.h4578886.Hotel-Information) > > [Bahama House](https://www.expedia.ca/Daytona-Beach-Hotels-Bahama-House.h893658.Hotel-Information) > > [Vacation Village at Weston, Fort Lauderdale](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Vacation-Village-At-Weston.h1062880.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Vacation Club at Beach House, Key West](https://www.expedia.ca/Key-West-Hotels-Hyatt-Vacation-Club-At-Beach-House.h857962.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Grand Vacations Club in Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Miramar-Beach-Hotels-Embarc-Sandestin.h1054729.Hotel-Information) > > [Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Myers-Hotels-Pink-Shell-Beach-Resort-And-Marina.h15603.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront](https://www.expedia.ca/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-Hilton-Cocoa-Beach-Oceanfront.h12537.Hotel-Information)