Title: Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=83596882&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 ## Photo gallery for Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB ![Interior - Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB (Niceville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83600000/83596900/83596882/0a0b9d4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB (Niceville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83600000/83596900/83596882/54005f8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB (Niceville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83600000/83596900/83596882/73868f1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB (Niceville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83600000/83596900/83596882/df8a5187.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB (Niceville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83600000/83596900/83596882/274d6847.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4875 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101190000/101188900/101188897/34bca724.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Venus 308 overlooking pool Easy Beach Access Okaloosa Island - Pool - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=101188897&PinnedHotelID=101188897&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48750000/48746500/48746459/57a19add.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### El Matador 351 - FREE TICKETS!! 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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 - Bluewater Bay Resort \- 4 min drive \- 2.9 km - Bluewater Bay Golf Course \- 4 min drive \- 2.9 km - Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park‎ \- 4 min drive \- 3.6 km - Big Hammock Point \- 5 min drive \- 6.2 km - Bluewater Bay Tennis Center \- 5 min drive \- 3.6 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? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB? ### What time is check-out at Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB? ### Where is Bayside Cottage 4 miles to Destin, Shopping & Beaches, minutes to Elgin AFB located? ## 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 ## Reviews ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 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. 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