Located on a quiet road off Scenic Gulf Drive, Shipwatch offers an exclusive beach experience with breathtaking ocean views from every floor. As you step out of the back fence gate, directly onto the neighborhood beach access, enjoy one of the least crowded beaches along Florida's Emerald Coast. With a seasonally heated pool and two free inflatable paddleboards at your disposal, unwind in style.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 223000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Shipwatch! Ocean views! Direct beach access!
Want to walk out of your front door into the sand?
Want breathtaking ocean views from every floor?
Want to avoid insanely-crowded beaches and impossible-to-find beach parking?
Want to be close to premier shopping, dining and activities?
Need sleeping capacity for 22 people?
Although your list sounds impossible, Shipwatch’s extremely unique location checks all of your boxes!
Unlike most of our area’s homes that share super-crowded public beaches with thousands of other vacation rental properties, Shipwatch is set on a very private street with no public parking that dead-ends into the sugar sand beaches that made Destin famous.
The result? Unlike our elbow-to-elbow public beaches, Shipwatch’s neighborhood beach access is only practical for the very lucky visitors to the 28 homes on its street.
With Shipwatch, there’s no need to load up the hot car to get to the beach or drag a cooler for blocks during a steaming Florida summer only to have to fight with thousands of other visitors for your spot in the sand.
With Shipwatch, leave your car in the driveway. Simply walk out the back fence gate directly onto a neighborhood beach access. Yep, at Shipwatch you are only 30 seconds away from one of the least crowded, most-rewarding beach experiences possible along Florida’s famous Emerald Coast!
By being adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico, you’ll be able to genuinely enjoy our amazing ocean while on the beach; smell and hear the ocean while grilling next to Shipwatch’s (seasonally heated between October 1 and April 30) pool, and soak in the amazing ocean views from every one of Shipwatch’s floors.
Located on a quiet road off of Scenic Gulf Drive (which is Destin and Miramar Beach’s premiere beach area), Shipwatch truly offers the best of both worlds: central to activities, dining, and the Gulf’s largest premium outlet mall, yet away from the millions who visit our area each year. Trust me, this combination is nearly impossible to find.
Not a worn out rental. Recently renovated Shipwatch features quartz counters, stainless appliances, designer furnishings, premium mattresses and furnishings...all in a fun, spa-chic style!
Shipwatch offers a first floor king suite, three second floor king suites, 2 bunk rooms and a third floor widow’s watch with stunning ocean views that offer daybeds for a whopping sleeping capacity of 22!
You've never paddleboarded? Well here's your chance! Shipwatch includes two free inflatable paddleboards. (The inflatables are more stable and make it much easier to learn.)
This property will certainly book soon! Don’t settle for a far-too-typical crowded beach experience! Reserve your preferred dates for Shipwatch...and it's almost impossible-to-find location... before it’s too late!
First Floor : Bedroom 1. Master king suite with private full bath (Sleeps 2) Bedroom 2: Two twin over full bunks. (Sleeps 6) Bedroom 3: Two twin over twin bunks. (Sleeps 4) Other: Kitchen/Dining/Laundry/Common Area Full Bath
Second Floor : Bedroom 4: King with private bath (Sleeps 2) Bedroom 5: King with private bath (Sleeps 2) Bedroom 6: King with private bath (Sleeps 2) Other: Living room with sofa (Sleeps 2)
Third Floor: Ocean view widow’s watch with two twin daybeds (Sleeps 2)
Important Information: NOTE: Check in time is 4:00 PM CST. Check out time is 10:00 AM CST. Our staff needs time to properly clean, sanitize, inspect and maintain the property. Because the property is extremely heavily booked we are unable to offer early check ins, late check outs, early parking or luggage drop offs.
NOTE: Guests are not permitted to have anything shipped or mailed (through a carrier such as USPS, UPS, or Fedex) to the property. Please be aware that the property does not have postal service and your packages will most likely be returned by the carrier.
NOTE: Guests are not permitted to have local deliveries (such as baby gear, beach chairs/gear, groceries, golf carts) made prior to their check-in time of 4:00 PM CST and are not permitted to have local pick-ups made after their check-out time of 10:00 AM CST.
NOTE: If you would like to reserve VRBO more than 11 months in advance, you must use the VRBO website, rather than the VRBO app. The VRBO app only shows the calendar for up to 11 months which means that it can only be used for reservations less than a year away. Thanks!
NOTE: This property is available for vacation rental only. Parties are prohibited.
NOTE: AGE REQUIREMENTS. You must be at least 25 years old to reserve Bliss during Spring Break. Sorry, no exceptions.
NOTE: Sorry, no pets. No emotional support animals (ESA). No exceptions. Many of our Guests have pet allergies and rely on us to provide a pet free environment. Bringing a pet or an emotional support animal (ESA) is a violation of your booking agreement that will result in the cancellation of your reservation without refund.
NOTE: The property only has two exterior cameras. One faces the driveway and the other faces the trash area. The cameras are only capable of recording the exterior of the property (that are publicly visible anyway). The cameras are not capable of seeing the pool, pool area, or property's interior.
NOTE: The property has an exterior security camera(s) that face the driveway and/or entrance and smoke detectors throughout the property. Tampering with the exterior security camera(s) or smoke detector on the property is a violation of the booking agreement. Guests will be charged a $500 fine for tampering with the security camera(s) or smoke detector(s) and the reservation will be cancelled immediately without a refund.
NOTE: Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the house. This includes cigarettes, cigars, marijuana, etc. A $500-1000 additional cleaning charge will be added to remove the smell of smoke from the house.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
Things to do
Heated pool
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
No local deliveries before check-in (4 PM CST) or pick-ups after check-out (10 AM CST). Vacation rental only; parties prohibited.
No pets or ESAs. Violations cancel reservation with no refund. Guests with pet allergies rely on us for a pet-free environment.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 35
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Shipwatch! Ocean views! Direct beach access! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Shipwatch! Ocean views! Direct beach access! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Shipwatch! Ocean views! Direct beach access!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Shipwatch! Ocean views! Direct beach access!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Shipwatch! Ocean views! Direct beach access! located?
Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Miramar Beach. Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.
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Reviews
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The beach house was beautiful and easily accommodated all 18 of us! We had a minute walk to the beach and a multitude of restaurants and stores within walking distance. Todd was quick to reply to any questions we had. I highly recommend this place for a great getaway with family and/or friends!
Todd was extremely helpful and was always quick to answer any questions we had. We got married during our stay and it was absolutely perfect. The house was beautiful and very clean. It was a great location, right next to the beach.
Fun family of 20 get together. Close to beach and was not crowded!! Bedding was comfortable. Really close to shopping. Ifneed to park elseware use Santa Rosa Walmart.
We had a group of 17 and everyone had a comfortable place to stay. The rooms and bathrooms were a good size. A few minutes walk to a private beach was a plus!! Kitchen was well stocked. It was clean and the paddle boards were super fun! I do think some of the pictures are misleading. There is a TON of construction going on and a giant house being built and blocks the “ocean view” and there was definitely some photoshopping done around the pool area. There is a house right next door and the pics show it as open space. So the lack of any type of view was disappointing since it talks about in the description. Overall, we had a great time!
Location to the beach is fabulous. We rented chair service so didn't have to drag much back and forth. The AC on the second floor stopped working twice but was repaired quickly. Also, the kitchen was lacking and a bit unorganized but we managed. Overall, a great rental.
Loved this house! It had everything we needed for a nice beach getaway with friends. Beds were amazingly comfortable. Short walk to the beach. Pool was definitely a bonus!
Pros - 4 masters with ensuite baths, plenty of hot water, A/C worked great, clean, nice beds, easy beach access, good for multi-family gathering.Cons - layout is a bit awkward with living area on 2nd floor, kitchen is small, lack of storage for non-refrigerated food made it difficult to cook for 14 people, pool is small for adults, good for small children. Would give 4.5 stars.
We enjoyed our stay here. However the ac went out on the second floor half way through our visit and it was really uncomfortable. The owner answered promptly though and had it fixed within a couple of hours. The pictures on the website depict an easier path to the beach from the house but now there is a new house being built that somewhat inhibits the pathway but still not a huge issue. Enjoyed our stay and would come back.
Large home with nice set up of 2 bunk rooms and 4 king suites. Steps from the beach which was just wonderful! Great communication from owner— second year I have rented from him. Very responsive maintenance team for minor issue. Well stocked kitchen. Washer dryer worked very well. Only suggestion is bring board games for kids on rainy days as TV options are limited.
We had a really good time. First day was a bit rainy but then the rest of week was filled with sunshine. The beach is so nice covered in soft white sand with clear clean water. The house was clean and an easy walk to the beach. The pool is nice to relax bye in the evenings. We liked Miramar beach better than Destin only because the beach bye the house wasn’t crowded and it was nice to sit and relax. Destin is nice as far as party life but busy. Only thing we wish the house had were beach chairs and beach towels. You can rent them on the beach but they are costly. We will visit again.Barry
We all had a wonderful time during our stay here! We booked this house back before it had any reviews so we took a gamble. We are so glad we did! The short walk to the beach and the private pool was the best part! We used the paddle boards that were at the property as well. We had plenty of space for our guests and it was great to have several bathrooms for that many people getting ready in the morning. Everything felt very clean and the communication was great. We were also within 10-15 minutes of walking distance to several stores and restaurants, which was very helpful. We would definitely recommend!
We had a great experience at Shipwatch. We took a gamble by reserving this home while it was still a new listing without any reviews, and we were not disappointed. The property manager was very attentive to any needs we had. We had 5 families stay in the house with 19 total people ranging from 65 to two months old. Having a bathroom in nearly every room made it easy to have multiple families. Being one row off the beach was just fine for our family as there was a public access boardwalk. It took about 30 seconds to get to the beach. The pool was also nice, even though it was smaller than we expected. The sun hit it just right in the morning to make it an enjoyable experience. The kitchen was fully stocked. We were able to cook all our meals at the house.
*One thing to note, some of the aerial photos on the listing are outdated as there has been constuction of a few new homes since the photo was taken, so there isn't as much of an ocean view as there used to be. Overall, we loved our beach getaway. It was a wonderful space to connect as an extended family!! Thank you.
Claire L.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Sara V.
Jun 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Nice house, inaccurate listing
The home itself was very nice. The layout was great for our group, and we loved being so close to the beach. We also enjoyed the pool, although it was smaller than expected. Our issue is that the photos and descriptions we saw online when we booked were no longer accurate at the time of our stay. Between our booking and our stay, a house was built that blocked the "panoramic ocean views" pictured and described in the listing. The quiet neighborhood street they described had become a loud, crowded construction zone, and we had construction debris falling on the property and on us while swimming in the pool. We don't hold the owners responsible for construction next door, but we are upset that we were never notified of the change prior to our stay or offered any compensation for the discrepancy between what we purchased and the reality of the property now. In fact, while they rightfully reduced the cost of the house for future rentals (we paid more than $1500 more than if we booked the same week for the same number of days next year), we weren’t offered any kind of similar rate reduction. That panoramic view and peaceful street were expensive and didn't exist when we got there. As of now, they've updated the aerial photos, but the interior photos online still show and describe the panoramic view. Please be aware, those descriptions and photos are no longer accurate. We did try contacting the property owner and got nothing more than an autoreply back.
We will definitely be returning. Very clean and plenty of room. We had 22 people and we didn't feel cramped. The beach access was steps from the house so while some of us played in the pool others relaxed at the beach. The protery manager answered all out our question very quickly as well. We all were so pleased with this property.