Destin-A-tion on the Water

Description

Top Reasons to Book this Lovely Home:

* Waterfront with Direct Access to the Destin Harbor with 2 Bikes available

* Boat Slip Available- no trailer parking allowed at home or on street (add'l fee of $60/nt)

* 2 Kitchens, 2 Living Rooms, 2 Balconies

* Beach Access 475 yds ; located at the end of Norriego Road

* Enjoy the nightlife and seasonal fireworks on Destin Harbor

* Hop on the Water Taxi for easy access to restaurants on the harbor!

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts; have your next vacation be a Destin-A-tion on the Water. This spacious 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath waterfront home accommodates up to 10 guests and is located on Holiday Isle with plenty of outdoor living space. Relax on one of two wraparound porches while enjoying views of the Destin Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. The first floor offers a spacious kitchen, living room, guest room with a king bed and en suite bathroom, and an open queen bedroom with privacy screen (no door for this bedroom). The balcony on the first floor includes a wet bar and plenty of seating. Stroll upstairs to the second floor to find a beautiful kitchen, living room with a decorative fireplace, half bath and remaining bedrooms. The master bedroom offers amazing views, king bed, en suite bathroom with dual vanities, balcony access, and office space. The two additional guest rooms offer full beds, en suite bathrooms, and balcony accesses. The second-floor balcony includes plenty of space to soak up the sunshine. Guests can bring personal paddle boards or kayaks and launch directly from the dock or enjoy cruising Holiday Isle with 2 available bikes at the home. Guests can also rent the empty boat slip for an additional fee. Visit Destin-A-tion on the Water, where the water is always calling your name.

*This property does not allow groups of adults under age 25. No Exceptions.*

If you haven't been to Holiday Isle, you're in for a treat. A peninsula surrounded by The Gulf of Mexico and Destin Harbor, it is a serene, little oasis within the heart of Destin with two and a half miles of paved trails for walking and biking. Surrounded by quiet neighborhoods, it is perfect for exploring on a bike ride with the family. It is just minutes away from restaurants, shopping, boat docks, fishing, golf, and amusements.

Bed Setup:

First Floor:
Guest Bedroom: King Bed
Guest Bedroom with Privacy Screen: Queen Bed

Second Floor:
Master Suite: King Bed
Guest Bedroom: Full Bed
Guest Bedroom: Full Bed

Area Attractions:

If you haven't been to Holiday Isle, you're in for a treat. It's a serene, little oasis in the middle of Destin, with 2 and a half miles of paved trails for walking and biking, surrounded by quiet neighborhoods perfect for exploring on a bike. It's just minutes away from restaurants, shopping, boat docks, fishing, golf, and amusements.

An easy walk along the beach will take you to the jetties, where the Gulf of Mexico and Destin Harbor meet, a spot well-known for great snorkeling and fishing. Here you can also watch boats going out deep sea fishing and returning from gulf to harbor.

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. Also 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.

Availability Calendar

Clear Dates

Bedding

2nd Floor Guest Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 Full

Attached Bathroom

2nd Floor Master Suite

Sleeps: 2

1 King

Attached Bathroom

1st Floor Guest Bedroom with Privacy Screen

Sleeps: 2

1 Queen

1st Floor Guest Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 King

Attached Bathroom

2nd Floor Guest Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 Full

Attached Bathroom

Amenities 26

Entertainment

Satellite or Cable
Television

Inside Amenities

Air Conditioning
Bathroom Essentials
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

Balcony
Free Parking
Outdoor Furniture
Patio/Deck
Private Entrance

View and Location

Sound View
Walk to Beach
Water View

Fall Savings 15% off 4+ Nights

Escape to the Emerald Coast this fall and enjoy 15% off when you stay 4 nights or more. Book between now and September 7 for travel from August 1 through October 31, 2026. Use promo code FALLFORFUN15 to plan your perfect autumn getaway.

*Offer is valid on new online bookings when you book by September 7, 2026 for 4+ night stays from August 1 to October 31, 2026. Cannot be combined with other offers. Exclusions and restrictions may apply to select properties.

Fall Savings 10% off 3+ Nights

Celebrate the season with our Fall for Fun getaway. Enjoy 10% off when you stay 3 nights or more. Book between now September 7 for travel from August 1 through October 31, 2026. Use promo code FALLFORFUN10 and start planning your perfect fall escape.

*Offer is valid on new online bookings when you book by September 7, 2026 for 3+ night stays from August 1 to October 31, 2026. Cannot be combined with other offers. Exclusions and restrictions may apply to select properties.

Location

Reviews 5 (30)

An all-time FAVE!!!
- Reviewed On: 7/13/2026

Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad Destin-A-tion on the Water is an all-time favorite. We look forward to hosting you again. RealJoy Destin
Real Joy staff

I love the house everything is great feels like home and love the lake
- Reviewed On: 6/19/2026

Hello Yolanda, thank you for the lovely review. I’m glad the house felt like home and that you enjoyed the lake at Destin-A-tion on the Water. We’d love to host you again! RealJoy Vacations
Real Joy staff

Great place to stay and great access to crab island and boardwalk restaurants
- Reviewed On: 5/17/2026

Beautiful, thank you for everything!
- Reviewed On: 3/17/2026

Hello Lisa, thank you for the lovely review. I’m glad you found the space beautiful and enjoyed your stay. We’d love to host you again! RealJoy Vacations
Real Joy staff

The deck was very spacious and there was plenty of seating for everyone and plenty more. Having two Kitchens was amazing. The walk to the beach was very short.
- Reviewed On: 1/20/2026

Kandace H, Was so helpful and patient with us! Any questions or concerns we had she responded within minutes. Our family truly enjoyed the wonderful home! The last morning before we left a pod of dolphins swam right in front of the dock 😃. The rooms were clean and very large. A beautiful neighborhood within a bloc from the beach. Thanks again Kandace for making our trip so wonderful
- Reviewed On: 1/4/2026

Hello Jesse, Thank you for your lovely review. We’re glad Kandace was so helpful and responsive, and that your family enjoyed the large, clean rooms and the neighborhood so close to the beach — what a treat to see dolphins from the dock! We would love to host you again in the future. RealJoy Vacations
Real Joy staff

We really enjoyed our stay at RealJoy's home in Destin, FL. The customer service reps were very responsive and supportive. The accommodations were as advertised with awesome spaces and amenities. We felt very welcomed and comfortable from check-in to checkout. We would love to stay here again. Beautiful deck and view.
- Reviewed On: 10/19/2025

Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the home, amenities, and service. It’s wonderful to hear you felt comfortable and welcomed. We’d be happy to host you again anytime!
Real Joy staff

Great location, beautiful home with plenty rooms and space for large groups/ families! Was a wonderful stay.
- Reviewed On: 9/8/2025

The house worked out great for us. Really clean and comfortable.
- Reviewed On: 8/22/2025

Great place to stay
- Reviewed On: 5/18/2025

exactly as described, responsive, no complaints whatsoever.
- Reviewed On: 5/18/2025

The house was amazing, the location was perfect. Communication was great. Definitely will be back.
- Reviewed On: 5/15/2025

Hello Gaspar! Thank you for your fantastic review. We're glad you found the house amazing and the location perfect. We appreciate your feedback on our communication and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Real Joy staff

Awesome place to stay the real joy team has great communication for any issues you might have the slight issue we had they had a member of their team out to help at nine at night and all the deck damage from previous reviews has been fixed
- Reviewed On: 5/11/2025

Brandon, thank you for your thoughtful review! We appreciate your kind words about our team's communication and responsiveness. It's great to hear that the deck repairs have been completed as well. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Real Joy staff

My husband and I invited 3 couples for my Birthday getaway. The place was just as listed, but much better in person. We had a private chef to come and prepare our all white birthday brunch. It was perfect!!! Location was everything!! I will definitely be staying here again. We had the best time!
- Reviewed On: 5/4/2025

Lesley, thank you for sharing your experience! It’s wonderful to hear that you and your friends enjoyed celebrating your birthday getaway in our property. We're glad the location and accommodations exceeded your expectations. We would love to welcome you back for another memorable stay in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Real Joy staff

- Reviewed On: 4/19/2025

David, thank you for your review! It looks like your feedback didn’t come through. We’d love to hear your thoughts about your stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Real Joy staff

La casa muy cómoda, agradable y bien ubicada. Todo excelente
- Reviewed On: 2/16/2025

Angela, thank you for your wonderful 5-star! We're pleased to that you found the house comfortable, pleasant, and well-located. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon! Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Real Joy staff

Great family vacation!
- Reviewed On: 11/30/2024

Amy, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you had a great family vacation and hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Great family vacation
- Reviewed On: 11/30/2024

Great location, nice and comfortable home
- Reviewed On: 8/18/2024

Michael, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're so glad you enjoyed the great location and comfortable accommodations. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Beautiful home. The team were very helpful and offered easy communications incase we needed anything. We recommend them and this listing for an easy vacation
- Reviewed On: 5/28/2024

Amairani, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear the team was helpful and the communications were easy. We hope you'll join us again soon for another relaxing vacation. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Place was amazing. Beautiful views. Clean and spacious. Me and my family definitely enjoyed the place!
- Reviewed On: 5/20/2024

Courtney, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that you and your family had an enjoyable experience with the beautiful views and the clean, spacious accommodations. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Great location and perfect accommodations for our large group. We will be back!
- Reviewed On: 4/16/2024

Liz, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your stay. We're delighted that our location and accommodations suited your large group well, and we're excited to hear you'll be returning. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Comfortable home
- Reviewed On: 3/9/2024

Jose, We're delighted to know you found the home comfortable. We hope you'll choose to stay with us again for another relaxing getaway. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

This home is great for the outdoor enthusiast! our family enjoyed the location and the outdoor porch and dock were amazing. This is a five star home, host, location, and I cannot recommend it highly enough!
- Reviewed On: 2/5/2024

Eli, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. It's fantastic to hear that your family enjoyed the outdoor aspects of this home, making the most of the porch and dock in such a beautiful location. Your high recommendation and appreciation for the home, our team, and the location mean a lot to us. We're looking forward to welcoming you back for another outstanding experience. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

It was a very spacious house, with easy access to all rooms and a boat slip. Very clean and organized.
- Reviewed On: 11/25/2023

Jose, Thank you for letting us know about your experience. We’re glad everyone had enough room and we hope you enjoyed some time on our beautiful beaches. We hope you’ll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

This was a wonderful place to stay with a great boat dock. Loved the upper deck and grill area!
- Reviewed On: 9/25/2023

Mark, We are delighted to hear that this was a wonderful place to stay. We’re glad you enjoyed the upper deck and grilling area and hope you will return soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Great stay! Brought us extra trash bags and towels!
- Reviewed On: 9/4/2023

Madison, We're delighted to hear that you had a great stay, and we're glad we could provide you with extra essentials. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we hope to welcome you back in the future!
Real Joy staff

House was in a great location and a nice neighborhood. Great plus being right on the water with the high rise deck. My family had a great time and we would stay here again.
- Reviewed On: 5/15/2023

Erica, Thank you for letting us know that you and your family had a great time. We're glad the location was great and you enjoyed being right on the water. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

The home was amazing! I enjoyed my stay! Highly recommended.
- Reviewed On: 4/16/2023

Excelente!!

All the house it is beautiful
- Reviewed On: 6/12/2022

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