House - Rating 5 (55 Reviews)

Aqua Vida


Bedroom 4 bedrooms
Bathroom 4 full
Guests 10 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed
Flexible Dates Flexible

  • Address: 311 Lakeland Drive
  • Location: Miramar Beach
  • Type: House
  • View: Villas of Frangista

Description Description
Top Reasons to Book this NEW Home:

* Free Seasonal Beach Service (March 1-Oct. 31)- 2 Chairs and Umbrella🏖️

* NEW home in Villas of Frangista

* Screened Back Porch

* Beautiful Community Pool (not heated)

* Centrally Located Between Destin Commons and Silver Sands

* Gated Beach Access, Hollywood St. Access

* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below

* Professionally Managed, 24/7 service

*This property is NOT AVAILABLE for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*

Snowbird Season runs November thru February. For a quote, select an arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and a departure date (must be the 1st day of a subsequent month). Contact us for alternate date requests and further assistance! All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee.

Located in Villas of Frangista, Aqua Vida is a 4BR, 4BA beautifully furnished house complete with a brand NEW kitchen, hardwood floors throughout, granite countertops with a large island, stainless steel appliances, porcelain tile bathrooms and parking for up to 3 vehicles! The queen master suite has a private sitting area and en suite bathroom with double vanities, walk-in shower, and a separate soaking tub. Additionally, there is a guest room with a queen bed, a guest room with 2 twin beds, a bunk room with twin over full bunks, and the living room has a sleeper sofa, sleeping up to 10 guests comfortably! The beach access is approx 1000 yards, and the community pool is a couple of blocks away. Come have the vacation of a lifetime at Aqua Vida!

The Villas of Frangista is a quiet, gated community with cobble stone streets, a community pool and some small ponds for the kids to fish in. Located in the heart of Miramar Beach, this community is just minutes from the sugar white sands, close to favorite local restaurants, and nearby some of the best shopping in the area. This lovely neighborhood is practically next door to the Seascape Golf Resort, which offers tee times to members of the public and has superior tennis facilities. Wander down the beach to the Whale's Tail or Surf Hut for a bite, take a dip in the lovely community pool, or catch some rays on the sugar white beaches.

*Max 3 vehicles allowed in the driveway. To maintain a beautiful neighborhood for all to enjoy, the HOA requires the following from all residents and renters: NO RV’s, buses, trailers, jet skis, boats, motorcycles, scooters, all-terrain vehicles, or go-carts are permitted in this subdivision. Parking is permitted for passenger vehicles only, in the driveway or in the garage. No parking allowed on the grass or yard. Parking on the street is not allowed whatsoever in this neighborhood, regardless of the time of day. No overflow parking is available in this neighborhood. Vehicle owners will be responsible for towing fees and HOA fines associated with exceeding the maximum number of vehicles allotted or defiance of policies.

The Bed Setup:

First Floor

Living Room: Sleeper Sofa

Guest Bedroom: Twin-over-Full Bunkbed

Second Floor

Master Bedroom: Queen Bed with Sitting Area 

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom: 2 Twin Beds

Area Attractions:

Aqua Vida is located about 2 miles from the Silver Sands Outlet Centers and is convenient to both the action in Destin and Grand Boulevard Towne Center with incredible eateries, upscale shopping and a park with pop up fountains at its center.

Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. For the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest!  Destin Commons also has a mini-train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters and Bass Pro Shop.

If you are near Miramar Beach, the snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Dolphin Reef, deployed in 2017.  Located just 685 feet straight out from the Miramar Regional Public Beach access (by Pompano Joe's), it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!

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Bedding Bedding
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Bedroom
Sleeps: 2
1 Queen
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Bedroom
Sleeps: 2
2 Twin
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Bunk Room
Sleeps: 2
1 Twin over Full
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Living Room
Sleeps: 2
1 Sleeper Sofa
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Master Bedroom
Sleeps: 2
1 Queen

Amenities 29 Amenities
Entertainment
  • Satellite or Cable
  • Television
Facility Amenites
  • Community Pool
Featured Amenities
  • Pool
  • Snowbird Friendly
Included Items and Services
  • Beach Chair Service
Inside Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bathroom Essentials
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Free Wifi
  • Heating
  • Hot Water
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Laptop Friendly Work Space
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Smoke Detector
  • Washer
Outside Amenities
  • Free Parking
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Patio/Deck
  • Private Entrance
Pool and Spa
  • Outdoor Pool
View and Location
  • Walk to Beach


Location Location


Reviews Rating 5 (55)
Rating 5
Absolutely beautiful home. Close to the beach and shopping was a plus
- Posted: 4/13/2025
Angela, thank you for your 5-star review! We're glad you found the home beautiful and appreciated the convenient location near the beach and shopping. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Real Jpy was very quick to respond to our questions and the house was great
- Posted: 3/1/2025
Rating 5
Great location, peaceful neighborhood with close proximity to the beach. Host is very response and helpful when you need anything. Would stay with RealJoy in the future.
- Posted: 10/11/2024
Derek, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the location and found our team to be responsive and helpful. We hope look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Fall Break
The house was perfect just as described in the listing. The walk to the beach was about 10 minutes which was nice. They provided several extra chairs and a wagon for your beach items. Our group of seven visit each year for Fall Break and this house did not disappoint. I would definitely stay here again!
- Posted: 10/5/2024
Amanda, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that the house met your expectations and that you enjoyed the easy walk to the beach. We're glad the extra beach chairs and wagon were useful for your group of seven. We hope you'll join us again soon for your annual Fall Break trip. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
place was convenient to everything. place was clean. and had everything we needed.
- Posted: 8/18/2024
Tyre, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear that our location was convenient and that the place was clean and had everything you needed. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Family of 9 trip to Crab Island
House is just liked pictured. Nice quiet neighborhood. Easy walk to beach, and drive to popular restaurants.
- Posted: 7/8/2024
Courtney, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the house, neighborhood, and convenient location. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Family Fun
Great location! Could use more basic necessities like trash bags, toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap. Other than that, great location, great for large groups.
- Posted: 7/5/2024
Tracie, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the great location and found it suitable for large groups. You should have gotten an email prior to your stay letting you know that we provide starters of kitchen and bathroom essentials so you should plan to bring these items from home or purchase them once you get here. This is for safety reasons. We hope you join us again soon! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Exceptional
Excellent house
- Posted: 5/27/2024
Franco, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay in the excellent house. We hope to welcome you back soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great Stay
Overall loved the gated community. Peaceful walks around the ponds and down to the beach. The included beach service was such a bonus! The house has wonderful updates from pictures shown including screened porch and open deck, window shades and storm shutters. Great communication as needed.
- Posted: 3/30/2024
Brandy, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the peaceful setting and the updates at our property. It's wonderful to know the beach service added to your experience. We would love to have you back for more serene walks and relaxing moments. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
it was a great location and me and my family enjoyed it I will be booking again ASAP
- Posted: 4/7/2024
Jertwan,
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. It's wonderful to hear that the location was ideal for you and your family and that you had an enjoyable experience. We look forward to your next booking with us. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
McKinstry
We loved our stay!! It was clean, fully stocked with supplies, and in a great location! An absolutely beautiful home!! We will for sure be coming back!
- Posted: 4/5/2024
McKinstry, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted that you loved your stay and found the home beautiful and clean. We hope to see you again soon! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Everything was wonderful! All of my questions were answered quickly. It made the entire trip easy.
- Posted: 3/14/2024
Michelle, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience. We're thrilled to hear everything was wonderful and that our quick responses made your trip easy. We'd love to welcome you back for another seamless experience. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Everyone responded very quickly and was very helpful
- Posted: 2/29/2024
Rating 5
Enjoyed stay
The house was as described and keeped up very well
- Posted: 2/29/2024
Dawn, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad the house met your expectations and was well-maintained. We hope you'll choose to stay with us again in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Private Oasis
First Impression was Clean and Tidy. The House is Perfect for Anyone, Family's or Couples. 4 Large Bedrooms, Each With Their Own Bathroom. The Kitchen, Dining, and Living Room Are Setup Perfectly. Plenty of Space. Equipped With Beach Accessories Was Also a Plus. We Had a Great Time, We Will Be Back, And We Would Recommend Staying Here.
- Posted: 9/17/2023
Rating 5
Family get away
We had a great time. We had unexpected death in the family and had already planned this trip prior to this. It was decided to go and go and so we did. We needed this. The home was beautiful and accommodating and we will definitely be back again. Thank you for sharing your home. It’s a home away from home. Thank you.
- Posted: 7/31/2023
Rating 5
Summer 2023
The property exceeded our expectations. Everything was clean and kitchen was fully equipped. The house was in a great location. It was less than a mile away from the beach, and close to restaurants, grocery stores, and shopping centers. Overall, the house was very family and child friendly. We will definitely be booking again next year.
- Posted: 6/11/2023
Rating 5
Great house and excellent responsiveness from the managing team. Something went awry the day of checking (one internal door handle was not working) and they were able to solve it in a timely manner.
The house in terms of space and amenities was perfect. The pool area is a little boring (there were no interesting features in the pool area).
The beach is 15 minutes walk (instead of 10). However, if you plan to rent anywhere in this area you need beach access (like the one provided here), otherwise, the beach will be very far. I am glad they offered beach access (and chair service) but the access is not at the closest (possible) entrance to the beach. We had smaller kids traveling with us and the difference between 10 and 15 minutes of walking is considerable.
I would recommend it for big groups of mostly adults.
- Posted: 6/19/2023
Rating 5
Great Family Stay
The Aqua Vida house has a modern kitchen. Dining area and table are spacious. We also enjoyed the covered porches. Bedrooms have their own bathrooms which is useful for families or two couples. Trees around the house create a nice setting. Beach is a 10-12 minute walk. Wagon provided makes it easy to carry items. Community pool is also nice. A few shops and restaurants are 8-15 minutes walk, depending on store. Groceries are close driving. We loved the Aqua Vida house.
- Posted: 6/2/2023
Jeff, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your family's great stay in this four-bedroom, four-bath house in Villas of Frangista. We are happy to know that you enjoyed this rental's location, covered porches, modern kitchen, ensuite bathrooms, and trees. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Very enjoyable, convenient couldn't have asked for a better stay! 10/10
- Posted: 6/4/2023
Melanie, We're thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable vacation. We're glad everything was convenient and you couldn't have asked for a better stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Just as described
Beautiful home that was just right! It was fantastically clean- which was HUGE for us. The house was just as described on the listing. The beach was a bit of a hike, which we knew, but didn’t realize how far it truly was until walking it with all of our beach gear. Definitely a perk to have beach service!
- Posted: 4/8/2023
Gina, we appreciate you letting us know that this four-bedroom, four-bath house in Villas of Frangista met your expectations. We are happy to know that you thought this beautiful home was just right and fantastically clean. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
2023 Spring Break Family Vacation
I loved how close we were to the beach. We went on our last day there and we got a chance to catch a few dolphins swimming around and playing in the water. There wasn't anything that I had a problem with.
- Posted: 3/19/2023
Rating 5
Very nice house for the money.
- Posted: 3/17/2023
Kyle, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We're glad the house was nice and you felt it was a good value. We hope that you enjoyed some time on our beautiful beaches and had a safe trip home. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Love this beach house! Everything you need is there and also the host was quick to respond if we had any questions! Very clean, and we enjoy the walk to the beach!
- Posted: 9/18/2022
Rating 5
Exceptional Exceptional
habitaciones amplias, limpieza y ubicación detalles pequeños
- Posted: 9/8/2022
Rating 5
Had a wonderful time at this location. Very beautiful and in a calm area.
- Posted: 8/22/2022
Rating 5
Absolutely loved it!!!! ??
Amazing space and amenities, beautiful neighborhood, love the fact that every room had a full bathroom!!!
- Posted: 8/8/2022
Rating 5
Great house
- Posted: 7/22/2022
Rating 5
This place was exactly what we thought. It was clean, well organized, each room had a bathroom which was so convenient. The location was perfect also. Close to pretty much everything. The beach was only a few blocks away. Communication was great. When we arrived we put some things in the fridge and it wasn’t cooling too well. But when we called we were told to give it until the morning since it had so much in at once and it did work perfect after this. Kitchen was fully equipped with everything needed to cook. Would def recommend!
- Posted: 6/26/2022
Maggie, Thank you for the 5 star review of your stay at Aqua Vida. We are so glad that your expectations were met and that the location was perfect. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Beautiful, clean house. Not the shortest walk to the beach but manageable. RealJoy was quick to respond to the few issues we did have. Overall a very good experience.
- Posted: 6/19/2022
Rating 5
Family meet at Miramar
Beautiful gated property and location. Master has a sitting room to enjoy. Neiborhood Friendly atmosphere. Nice pool and beach area 6 minutes away. Pans needed updating some debrie on property. Room can fit king beds
- Posted: 6/14/2022
Rating 5
Sweet spot to the beach and local stores. Safe community. Convenient for night walks in Miramar area.
- Posted: 5/15/2022
Gabriela, Thank you for providing feedback regarding your stay at Aqua Vida. We are happy you enjoyed this sweet spot and convenient location. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Wonderful location and home. Neighborhood is near everything and very well maintained
- Posted: 4/29/2022
Kristina, Thank you for the 5 star review of Aqua Vida. We are happy you enjoyed the location. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Property is beautiful and as pictured. Very nice community. Parking for Two vehicles comfortably for any size SUV Not 3 and you can’t park in garage or street. Easy walk to beach about 5 to 7 minutes. Beach access has stairs so pulling beach carts extremely difficult. No tents allowed on beach at this beach access but just a few steps away and tents are allowed. Definitely will stay here again!
- Posted: 10/11/2021
Rating 5
Bueno Bueno
No tiene La lavandería no funcionó
- Posted: 9/7/2021
Rating 5
Vacation home was very clean and spacious. Close to everything. RealJoy was very easy to work with when I needed to extend our stay. Easy, painless process and will definitely contact RealJoy the next time we are in the area. ?
- Posted: 8/30/2021
Greetings Lavece, thank you for your feedback! We are happy to hear you found the home clean and spacious and location convenient! We value your referrals and hope you will come back to visit! Thanks again for your feedback and thank you for choosing Real Joy!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
excelente lugar
- Posted: 8/16/2021
Hi Mirian, thank you for your feedback! We hope you enjoyed the community pool and short trip to the beach! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for choosing Real Joy!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Awesome Awesome
La casa en general muy bien !! Buenas instalaciones, cómoda buena ubicación, un poco alejada de la alberca ,pero vale la pena pues es grande , caben 25 personas y tiene hasta 5 pies de altura con un mínimo de 3 pies, los niños la disfrutaron mucho. No había suficientes bolsas para basura y mínimos detalles , pero nada que no se pudiera solucionar
- Posted: 8/14/2021
Rating 5
A bit of Paradise
Overall the house was as advertised. It was very clean which is a priority for us - so thank you. Please don’t let the following issues infer we didn’t like the house we did! It is beautiful, close walk to beach. It is a very nice home! Two issues: please advise that the steps are quite steep. We had a disabled person and the stairs were difficult to manage. Even the kids complained about the steepness. Next every door in the house needs oiled. You could not open a door at night without waking others! This is easily fixed. Thank you to RealJoy for being available with answers! Staff knowledgeable and very courteous! Thank you to the owner of this beautiful home for providing a place for our family to enjoy.
- Posted: 8/11/2021
Rating 5
Great place. Close to the ocean and pool. Having all the beach supplies was a great perk.
Just as planned, I would return
- Posted: 8/10/2021
Rating 5
Awesome family getaway!
Very happy with our experience!
- Posted: 7/26/2021
Rating 5
Fantastic house in gated neighborhood
Great place. Clean. Propane grill worked well. Cooked food with stocked kitchen. Garage could fit a car. Some beach stuff in the garage. Very nice place. Lots of towels.
- Posted: 7/17/2021
Rating 5
Exceptional
Everything Nothing we didn’t like
- Posted: 6/24/2021
Rating 5
Awesome
There are no comments available for this review
- Posted: 6/17/2021
Rating 5
We had a great stay, the house was amazing, good location and clean. The only inconvenience was that the gated community is in didn’t allow scooters and I had to leave mine out before the gate.
- Posted: 6/5/2021
Rating 5
Excellent property! Easy access to the beach and restaurants.
- Posted: 5/2/2021
Rating 5
10 min walk to the beach and close to downtown Destin. Great house and a bunch of bathrooms! Would stay here again!
- Posted: 4/28/2021
Rating 5
Perfect
My family really enjoyed this house it was perfect and it was full of things that I would have needed at home. Kitchen had plenty of dishes and cookware for us to use. Every room had its own bathroom and the rooms where spacious. I absolutely loved the master bedroom with a soaker tub and walk in shower. I would love to rent this same exact house out next time we visit.? my kids did not want to leave the house literally.
- Posted: 3/22/2021
Rating 5
Visit
Only complaint was that the pool was not heated as advertised
- Posted: 11/2/2020
We are glad to know that you enjoyed staying in this home in the Villas of Frangista. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the pool not being heated. We were unable to find any reference to it being heated on websites for VRBO and Real Joy. The pool is heated by the HOA during the holidays. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Excellent experience, stayed for 10 days and the place was very clean and in a great location (about 1 minute drive to the beach and 10 minute walk). Highly recommend. Love the decoration.
- Posted: 9/27/2020
Rating 5
My family and I really enjoyed staying at this property! It was extremely clean, very spacious, and in a great location. The kitchen area was beautiful, the beds were comfortable, and the number of bathrooms available was perfect. The master suite was amazing. The other rooms were satisfactory as well with plenty of space for our group of 8. This is the second RealJoy property I have stayed in, and both exceeded my expectations.
- Posted: 9/14/2020
Rating 5
Awesome!!!
I loved everything about it.
- Posted: 9/7/2020
Rating 5
Amazing location. Clean, welcoming and more. My family and i had a great time and really enjoyed every minute of our stay. Very much recommended. Great hospitality.
- Posted: 8/30/2020
Rating 5
Wonderful place!
Beautiful decor, great beach supplies, and a super comfortable house! We loved our stay here!
- Posted: 7/2/2020
We're happy you enjoyed the decor and comfort of this property. We hope you'll stay with us again.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Beautiful House!
We absolutely loved staying at this house! They supplied a wagon and beach toys, chairs etc for the kids to enjoy. Great neighborhood and in walking distance to the beach. There are TVs in all bedrooms and the house was extremely clean! We will be staying here again!
- Posted: 6/21/2020
Hi Casi, we're so glad you enjoyed this property and its location. Thanks for the review, we hope you'll be back soon.
Real Joy staff
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