Title: Great For Families - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Great For Families Family-friendly vacation home in Mary Esther with a water park ## Photo gallery for Great For Families ![Dining - Great For Families (Mary Esther)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19520000/19512800/19512717/f0d9c08f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Great For Families (Mary Esther)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19520000/19512800/19512717/46d2c3d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Great For Families (Mary Esther)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19520000/19512800/19512717/313d08fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Great For Families (Mary Esther)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19520000/19512800/19512717/84b4e450.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Great For Families (Mary Esther)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19520000/19512800/19512717/8f0249ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Just 3 miles from Ft Walton Beaches, this upscale home offers a serene retreat. Enjoy the private back porch with an outdoor TV and permanently mounted propane grill, perfect for movie nights or family gatherings. With a dedicated work area and monitored security system, you can feel safe and relaxed in this clean and neat house. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## 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. ### Great For Families This house is a 1600 SF home that was renovated in 2020\. The neighborhood is considered upscale and was built in the 80''s. There are no through streets so there is no loud noise or traffic. This home is located 3 miles from Ft Walton Beaches and 7 miles to both Destin and Navarre Beach. I do live across the street should any problems arise. There are security cameras on only on the front of the home and the home has a monitored smoke/fire/weather alarm. The back porch is very private with 8 ft privacy fences on both sides and trees/shrubs on the back fence. There is a TV on the back porch in the event you want to have a movie night. A permanently mounted propane grill is on the patio for cooking. (I furnish the propane) Off the living room is a work are with a desk and side table if you bring a printer or other equipment. This home is very clean and neat. This is a great place to spend with your family to enjoy our beaches and what the area has to offer. Instead of retiring for the evening in a crowded hotel/condo you can relax in a house . If you have any questions regarding this property please send me a message. If you are traveling for 30+ days I can offer a special discount for military or traveling nurses. I am sorry but pets are not allowed at this location ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### 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 - Service animals only (pets not 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. - Area rugs in public areas - No elevator - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Wheelchair accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: On screened porch ONLY. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Tennis - Water park - Fishing nearby - Golfing 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 - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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 - Garden - Unit size: 1,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90230000/90225300/90225238/222e565e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Downtown and Beach Adjacent Home in Neighborly Part of Town Northwest - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 55 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=90225238&PinnedHotelID=90225238&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25600000/25593700/25593639/6b6292e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Rosa, WATERFRONT HOME, sleeps 16, 6,500 sq ft, with pool and boathouse. 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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 This property does not have elevators A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Great Monthly Rental House Mary Esther Great Monthly Rental Mary Esther Private vacation home Great Monthly Rental Mary Esther Mary Esther Great Monthly Rental Private vacation home Great Monthly Rental House Private vacation home Great Monthly Rental 3 Bedroom House in Quiet Neighborhood Close to Beaches!!! ## 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%7C30.41944%2C-86.66308&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JgngNmLS8PwVCK63FCXnWPI3IPQ=) Mary Esther, FL #### What's nearby - Santa Rosa Mall \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Regal Santa Rosa \- 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Oak Tree Nature Park \- 10 min walk \- 0.8 km - Santa Rosa Sound \- 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center \- 4 min drive \- 1.8 km #### Getting around - Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 17 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk - ‪Panera Bread - ‬14 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬16 min walk - ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Great For Families pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Great For Families? ### What time is check-out at Great For Families? ### Where is Great For Families located? ## Have a question? 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