Title: Pelican Retreat by AvantStay | 5 MINS TO BEACH | Pet Friendly w/ Pool & BBQ! - 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 # Pelican Retreat by AvantStay | 5 MINS TO BEACH | Pet Friendly w/ Pool & BBQ! Vacation home with private pool, a short walk to Miramar Beach ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83710000/83704100/83704063/0f78eba6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83710000/83704100/83704063/434ca743.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83710000/83704100/83704063/e6ed74e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83710000/83704100/83704063/9c02a7d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83710000/83704100/83704063/ca16c6d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the ultimate beach retreat at Pelican Retreat, just a 5-minute walk from Crystal Beach. Unwind in your private pool or stroll to nearby restaurants and shops. With lush landscaping and granite countertops, this custom-renovated home is perfect for family vacations. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101733 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Pet-friendly - 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. ### Pelican Retreat by AvantStay | 5 MINS TO BEACH | Pet Friendly w/ Pool & BBQ! Welcome to Pelican Retreat! WHAT TO LOVE ABOUT THIS HOME: \- 5 Minute Walk to the beach! \- Private pool in the fenced backyard \- Outdoor dining area and grill \- Beautifully renovated interiors \- Pet Friendly \- Short Walk to Restaurant & Shopping Welcome to Pelican Retreat, a quintessential beach house just one block from the beach! Located in famous Crystal Beach, this custom, completely renovated home is just a short and safe two-minute walk to the world-famous white sand beaches and emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. It's perfect for your next family vacation! The star of the show lies outside in the private fenced backyard with a gorgeous pool. Spend your days soaking up the sun, and cool off with a refreshing dip. Fire up the grill on the patio and dine alfresco under the trellis, where string lighting provides to perfect ambiance all day long. Step inside to discover an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, creating the perfect space to gather. The kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and everything you need to prepare home-cooked meals. Three bedrooms and two and a half baths complete the home. You will fall in love with the Crystal Beach neighborhood of Destin, known for its white picket fences and upscale cottage-style homes. The area is convenient to an outdoor shopping mall, a movie theater, countless restaurants, and shops, water park, go carts, and several world class golf courses, but still maintains a quiet and family-friendly beach atmosphere. No high-rise condos are allowed in this unique area. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: Primary BEDROOM: King Bed (Sleeps 2) BEDROOM 2: Queen Bed (Sleeps 2) BEDROOM 3: 2x twin beds, 1 full bed (Sleeps 4) Living Room w/ Sofa Bed (Sleeps 2) Kitchen Dining Room All AvantStay guests have access to our 24/7 guest experience line, a dedicated hospitality manager, and hotel-grade amenities. \*Home Truths:\* \- Please note that active commercial and residential construction is currently underway in the city of Destin. \- Pool heat is available for an additional fee but must be requested at least 48 hours before your stay. \- Please note: Pool heat will not be available during the summer months (April 1 - October 31). \- This home allows pets for a fee. If undisclosed pets are brought into the home without AvantStay's approval there is a fine of $500 per pet. Parking Details: \- Maximum of 3 parking spots available. \- No street parking is allowed. Please only use designated parking areas. Failure to comply could result in a warning or towing. \--- This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs. As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation. Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees. There is nothing more important to us at AvantStay than the health, safety, and experience of our guests & staff. We've enhanced our cleaning and sanitation protocols and are taking extra care to disinfect all surfaces between reservations with hospital-grade disinfecting solutions. IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit. We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,733 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44210000/44203400/44203384/517fe28e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Beach Getaway | Splash Pool, Tiki Bar + Steps to Sand Crystal Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 104 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=44203384&PinnedHotelID=44203384&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33570000/33569988/a63ace00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Adorable Home less then a Block to Gulf W/Private heatable Pool! 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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 ### Property is also known as ca203634-db83-11ec-a13b-cb3f1543a43f ## 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%7C30.38368%2C-86.41775&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6CeI_u10VKxdZTfPdlxN4XWsgIw=) Destin, FL #### What's nearby - Miramar Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Destin Commons - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - James Lee Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Henderson Beach State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 7 min drive - 6.2 km #### Getting around - Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬15 min walk - ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬13 min walk - ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬18 min walk - ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬17 min walk - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pelican Retreat by AvantStay | 5 MINS TO BEACH | Pet Friendly w/ Pool & BBQ! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Pelican Retreat by AvantStay | 5 MINS TO BEACH | Pet Friendly w/ Pool & BBQ!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Pelican Retreat by AvantStay | 5 MINS TO BEACH | Pet Friendly w/ Pool & BBQ!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Pelican Retreat by AvantStay | 5 MINS TO BEACH | Pet Friendly w/ Pool & BBQ! located? > Located in Crystal Beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. Destin Beaches is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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