Destiny Beach Villas #15A

Description

Top Reasons to Book this Lovely Lake Front Villa:

* Right Across the Street from the Beach

* Lake Front w/ partial Gulf Views from 2 balconies

* Community Pool and Grilling Area

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

* Walk to The Crab Trap Beachside Restaurant

* Only 1.5 miles to Destin Commons

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

Destiny Beach Villas #15A is the perfect blend of lakefront serenity and easy beach access. This 2BR/1BA duplex features both a lakeside balcony and a beachside balcony, giving you beautiful views in every direction. Relax with your morning coffee overlooking Four Prong Lake or step onto the front balcony to catch glimpses of the Gulf.

The fully equipped kitchen makes it easy to prepare meals and gather together after a day in the sun. When you're ready for the beach, simply walk across the street or use the nearby tunnel to reach the public beach access. Prefer to stay close? The gated community pool is only steps away.

The master bedroom offers a comfortable king bed with an attached twin bunk nook, perfect for families, while the living room provides additional sleeping space with a fold-down sofa bed, accommodating up to 6 guests comfortably. The bathroom includes a shower/tub combination and double sinks, making it easy for everyone to get ready for the day.

Whether you're planning a relaxing getaway, a beach adventure, or quality time with family and friends, this charming villa offers the ideal setting to enjoy both peaceful lake views and the sugar-white sands of Destin just moments away.

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

*The pool at Destiny Beach Villas is heated February - Mid April only. *

Destiny Beach Villas is a small complex of 2 story villas on Scenic Hwy 98 in Destin. Situated on Four Prong Lake and just steps away from the beach, these homes offer an ideal location for your next vacation. This prime spot is right across from the legendary Crab Trap beachside restaurant. Amenities include an immaculate community pool and outdoor grilling area.

The Bed Setup:

Master Bedroom: King Bed
Bunk Room: Twin Bunk Beds
Living Room: Sofa Bed

Area Attractions:

All the excitement of Destin is just minutes away: choice of watersports, golf, amusement parks, and outlet shopping. One glimpse of Destin beaches and you're hooked. It must be the wide, white beaches and the famous emerald waters. Not to mention the fabulous fishing, the world's most beautiful beaches, addictive seafood and the full array of activities for kids of all ages and more fun to be found in Destin.

Here you will find wind surfing, snorkeling, water-skiing and parasailing offered all along the Gulf. Nearby attractions include a Big Kahuna's Waterpark, The Track Family Fun Center and an array of watersports available at Destin Harbor. Of course, you'll want to savor the unique and delicious flavors of the freshest seafood available at any of Destin's more than 100 eateries! Restaurants here range from casual oyster bars to elegant bistros serving culinary delights guaranteed to please your palate.

Come enjoy the freshest seafood, go fishing for all types of salt and freshwater fish, explore fun shops and boutiques or simply relax on breathtaking beaches.

Just 1.5 miles away 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.

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*

Snowbird Season runs November thru February, on a monthly basis. To prepare a qualified quote, please select your arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and the departure date (must be the 1st day of the month). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. Please contact us with your interest and to further assist!"

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

Living Room

Sleeps: 2

1 Sleeper Sofa

Bunk Room

Sleeps: 2

1 Twin Over Twin Bunk

Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 King

Amenities 33

Entertainment

Satellite or Cable
Television

Facility Amenities

Community Pool

Featured Amenities

Ocean View
Snowbird Friendly

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

Must Haves

Beach View
Pool

Outside Amenities

Balcony
Free Parking
Outdoor Furniture
Private Entrance

Pool and Spa

Heated Pool
Outdoor Pool

View and Location

Gulf View
Lake View
Walk to Beach
Water View

Location

Reviews 5 (50)

We enjoyed our stay. The lake view provided a quite and relaxing atmosphere for morning coffee and a good book in the evening. The unit is close enough to the pool to be convenient but far enough not to hear the pool activity. It is a little walk to the beach, but the tunnel makes beach access easier than crossing with traffic. We had the upstairs unit, which is the one I would prefer, but if you have trouble with stairs or carrying little ones, the downstairs unit would be a better choice.
- Reviewed On: 7/1/2026

Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad the lake view provided a relaxing spot for coffee and reading. It's great the unit's proximity to the pool felt convenient without the noise, and that the tunnel made beach access easier. Appreciate your note about the upstairs unit and stairs—helpful for future guests. We’d love to host you again. RealJoy Destin
Real Joy staff

Great location. The property was beautiful. Would definitely stay there again.
- Reviewed On: 4/26/2026

Excellent location!
- Reviewed On: 4/10/2026

Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad you enjoyed the excellent location. We hope to host you again. RealJoy Vacations
Real Joy staff

My vacation was amazing thanks to RealJoy Vacations! Our villa was exactly as the pictures described it and the amenities were phenomenal. Thank you so much.
- Reviewed On: 4/7/2026

The location of our villa was perfect- right next to the pool and a minute from the beaches! The villa was spacious for our family of 5 and had all amenities we needed! We had an amazing trip!
- Reviewed On: 3/31/2026

Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad the villa's location was perfect—right by the pool and a minute from the beaches. Happy it was spacious and had the amenities you needed. We hope to welcome you back to RealJoy Vacations.
Real Joy staff

we work in the area and are regulars at the Destiny Beach Villas, and have stayed in many. the upper and lower floor of this building are our favorite. They have been updated and have nicer furnishing. thank you,
- Reviewed On: 11/10/2025

Thank you, Mark! Glad the upper and lower units are your favorites and that you noticed the updates and furnishings. We appreciate your continued visits and would love to host you again.
Real Joy staff

We had a wonderful stay. The property was exactly what we were looking for…quiet, clean, and in more of a small neighborhood area with no high rises. The photos on the rental site are true to the property. It looked just as pictured. It is right across the street from the beach and a few steps away from the pool, which is really lovely. The lake views are wonderful. It’s neat to watch the fish and turtles in the mornings while having coffee on the balcony. You can glimpse the ocean and pool from the second balcony. There is tunnel access to the beach directly across the parking lot from this condo though the road is also very safe to cross. The Crab Trap restaurant is just a short stroll away. The condo had everything we needed. It’s a perfect size for a couple. The bed was comfortable and I loved the large shower. The views of the lake from the living area are just beautiful. The management company communications from booking through the end of our stay were outstanding and though we had no need to contact them, they were easily accessible. The check-in process couldn’t be any simpler or more convenient with the digital access code.The rental portal was very helpful in accessing all the information we could possibly need for our stay. We used a lot of the recommendations for services such as the beach chair/umbrella rental and some of the restaurants. Would definitely recommend and will stay again. Thanks so much!
- Reviewed On: 10/3/2025

Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re glad the property, location, and communication all exceeded your expectations. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the peaceful setting, beautiful views, and easy beach access. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Real Joy staff

Enjoyed the lake views especially at sunset.
- Reviewed On: 8/30/2025

Larissa, thank you for your 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed the lake views, especially at sunset. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Real Joy staff

This listing was beautiful, clean & a all around great location. The customer service was also great.
- Reviewed On: 7/28/2025

Thank you for your review, Briana! We're glad you found the property beautiful, clean, and well-located. It's great to hear our customer service met your expectations. We hope to host you again soon!
Real Joy staff

Great place and location.
- Reviewed On: 7/13/2025

Thank you for your review, Raymond! We're glad you enjoyed the place and its location. We hope to welcome you back soon.
Real Joy staff

It was a great location
- Reviewed On: 6/23/2025

Love the location. It was very close to the beach and, The crab trap restaurant, which we loved! Perfect size for us as it was just me and my husband on our anniversary trip. The view was fantastic we were able to sit on the back porch and look at the lake. It was definitely a beautiful destiny .
- Reviewed On: 6/16/2025

Hello Demia! Thank you for your wonderful review. We're happy to hear that you loved the location and enjoyed the proximity to the beach and The Crab Trap restaurant. It’s great to know that the property was the perfect size for your anniversary trip and that you were able to enjoy the fantastic view from the back porch. We hope to host you again on your next visit!
Real Joy staff

Beautiful property and perfect location
- Reviewed On: 6/3/2025

Thank you for your 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful property and its perfect location. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Real Joy staff

We stayed as a family of 6! While the space is small it was perfect. It’s vaca we don’t spend a ton of time in the unit! The large kitchen was wonderful. Enjoyed the washer and dryer in our room. We never heard our bottom neighbors. The air mattress was perfect for our little kiddos & the teens enjoyed the bunk beds. Location was fabulous we loved the crab trap & pool! We had a wonderful visit! Thank you!
- Reviewed On: 3/26/2025

I didn’t have any problems that needed resolving. I have stayed in several different rentals at Destiny Beach Villas the past 2 years because I love the location. I find it very peaceful to be on the lake and just across from the ocean. The villa was very clean and nicely updated. I would have liked a few more extras provided like some beach gear, maybe some games for a rainy day, and a bit more supplies like more dishwasher pods and trash bags (depending on the number of days you stay). I fly in so all the little extras have to be purchased and even in the smallest quantity, I still have extras to throw out or leave behind. But the instructions I received before my arrival clearly stated what was provided so this was not a surprise. I just always appreciate a rental that does provide a little bit more. I will definitely consider coming back! Thank you for the use of your Villa!
- Reviewed On: 3/21/2025

Love this location! Beautiful views from both the front and back porch! Love that I can walk to the beach! I will definitely stay here again!
- Reviewed On: 3/14/2025

Thank you for your 5-star review. We're happy you enjoyed the beautiful views and convenient beach access. We look forward to hosting you again!
Real Joy staff

We stayed in 15A, the upper level of the villa. It was really pretty, decorated in white and blue. The king size bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was clean and updated and everything worked well. We didn’t use the second bedroom, and it was very tiny. It would have worked if you had small kids, but I wouldn’t have wanted to put another adult in there as it was accessed through the primary bedroom.The pool was lovely and heated to a comfortable temperature, and the gorgeous beach was a short walk away.We enjoyed watching the turtles, fish, ospreys, ducks and egret on the lake at the back.Great stay! Thanks!
- Reviewed On: 3/5/2025

Leslie, thank you for your detailed review! We're glad you enjoyed the decor, comfortable king-size bed, and updated bathroom in15A. It's great to hear that you appreciated the heated pool and the beautiful beach just a short walk. It sounds like you had a lovely time watching the wildlife as well! We hope to welcome you back for another great stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Real Joy staff

Exceptional

- Reviewed On: 10/28/2024

We stayed for our honeymoon after our original booking was infested with mold. We had an amazing time and enjoyed the seamless check-in/check-put experience. Would definitely recommend!
- Reviewed On: 10/25/2024

Haley, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing time on your honeymoon and enjoyed the seamless check-in/check-out experience. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Everything was as described!!! We are coming back next year and want the same place !!

Everything !!!!!!! Nothing !!
- Reviewed On: 10/25/2024

Great stay !!! Will love to stay and use yall again ! Thanks for everything mad making it such a stress free experience
- Reviewed On: 9/25/2024

The place was exactly as described in the pictures, great location, just a 5-minute walk to the beach. It was very peaceful, and the host reached out to check if we needed anything. The kitchen was fully stocked with utensils. Overall, a great rental!
- Reviewed On: 9/2/2024

Jose, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the property to be as described. We're glad the location and amenities were to your liking, and that our host was attentive to your needs. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

👍👍
- Reviewed On: 8/24/2024

Eric, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you had a great time and we hope you visit us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Great place to stay! We had a great time. Not ocean front but you still have a small ocean view window. We will definitely stay again just hoping early check in is available for next time because as parents traveling with toddlers and a baby from far is a little hard to distract them until 4pm. Other then that we loved everything
- Reviewed On: 8/18/2024

Francisca, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear you had a great time and enjoyed the small ocean view. We appreciate your understanding regarding the check-in time, and we hope we can accommodate an early check-in for your next visit. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

loved our stay. Great location. Beautiful views. Perfect for one family!
- Reviewed On: 8/18/2024

Beautiful place and view of the pond outback, great size for a family of 4 or less. Close to the beach, great parking availability, pool was nice for the kids. I wish it had a place to rinse off stuff you brought back from the beach other than a water hose by another condo. Stairs are extremely steep, not the safest for little children, but they do have a baby gate. If you have loud neighbors downstairs you can hear them. Despite a few negative things, I would definitely stay here again.
- Reviewed On: 8/4/2024

Danielle, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful place and the convenient location! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Exceptional

Excellent place and location!
- Reviewed On: 7/19/2024

My husband and I brought our 2-year-old daughter with us from Texas for our first family vacation, and we had an amazing time! The rental was incredibly clean, the grounds were quiet, and the lake view was GORGEOUS. We really enjoyed waking up each morning to watch the turtles and fish swim from the deck and having such a short walk to the beach! We would gladly rent here again in the future. Thank you for making our first family vacation so wonderful!
- Reviewed On: 7/12/2024

Kristen, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're so glad to hear that you had an amazing first family vacation with us! We look forward to welcoming you again soon for more beautiful memories. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Great place that is family friendly. We will be back next time!
- Reviewed On: 6/18/2024

Brandie, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the family-friendly atmosphere and look forward to your next visit. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Just as shown Quiet good beach access ,that isn't as crowded as some
- Reviewed On: 5/23/2024

Anita, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the beach access and found it to be less crowded than some other locations. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Sin duda volvería a este lugar con mi familia una y otra vez
- Reviewed On: 3/31/2024

Erik, Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para revisar su estadía. Nos alegra mucho que haya apreciado nuestra atención al detalle y estaremos encantados de tenerle de vuelta en cualquier momento. Gracias por elegir RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Irreplaceable location relative to Miramar Beach
- Reviewed On: 3/15/2024

Great place with irreplaceable location relative to Miramar Beach. This an upstairs unit with access via an immediate flight of stairs to main area.
- Reviewed On: 3/14/2024

Abel, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed the unbeatable location near Miramar Beach and the layout of your unit. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

We love these villas for many reasons. The best of which is its location on Scenic Highway 98. It’s walking distance to the beach and restaurants with several within a mile walking distance is perfect. This villa is perfect for a couple or a young family.
- Reviewed On: 3/1/2024

Gloria, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear how much you love the villa and its convenient location. We look forward to welcoming you back, whether you're planning another couple's getaway or a family adventure. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

My husband and I stayed this past weekend to celebrate our wedding anniversary, we absolutely loved it! The only thing that I really didn’t like was that everything was upstairs, I guess I was confused about that when reading about it. I have arthritis and so going up and down the stairs was sometimes hard for me. It was newly remodeled, very clean and centrally located to everything we’d plan on doing. The water views from the deck were great, the beach was right across the street and we had a view of it from the front balcony outside of our bedroom! We’d definitely stay again and would highly recommend it!!
- Reviewed On: 10/22/2023

Lisa, Thank you for the 5-star review. We’re happy to hear that you loved your Anniversary weekend. We’re glad you enjoyed the water views from the deck and we hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

I would absolutely rent through Realjoy again!
- Reviewed On: 10/20/2023

Lisa, We're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience! We appreciate your feedback and look forward to hosting you again. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Great location and very clean interior. Highly recommend.
- Reviewed On: 8/20/2023

Lucas, we love that you would highly recommend this well-located upstairs unit, which had a very clean interior. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

The place has been beautifully updated with a peaceful view of the lake. Within close walking distance to the beach.
- Reviewed On: 7/8/2023

Jacob, We're glad to hear that you appreciated the beautiful updates to the place and enjoyed the peaceful view of the lake. It's great that the location close to the beach was convenient for you as well. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Exceptional

- Reviewed On: 6/19/2023

Amazing place, if they had more flexibility in checking and out it would be 10 across the board. Checkout is a little to early.
- Reviewed On: 6/19/2023

Condos are situated in a very convenient location, shopping, food, beach, lake everything you would ever wish for. Tired of sand and beach enjoy the lake side view, tired of the lake enjoy the beach just on the other side, over all great experience would rebook
- Reviewed On: 6/10/2023

Denis, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're pleased that the location was convenient and you enjoyed the lake and the beach! It's wonderful to know that you had a great experience over all and we hope to see you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Had a wonderful time! The property is clean, beautiful, and convenient! We will visit again!
- Reviewed On: 4/30/2023

Laura, we are very happy to know that you had a wonderful time while staying in this beautiful lakeside unit, which you thought was clean and convenient. Thank you for choosing RealJoy. Please visit again soon.
Real Joy staff

I have used VRBO a lot and this place was the best!! They responded ASAP with every question and request I had. e villa was Super clean and I loved the location! Make sure you check out the Crab Trap across the street the crab is amazing!!
- Reviewed On: 2/1/2023

Denise, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience and you loved the location. We appreciate the nod to our responsive staff. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Perfect for a small family vacation. Walk to the beach! Clean!
- Reviewed On: 1/22/2023

David, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are glad that the property was perfect for your family and that you enjoyed walking to the beach. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

We are a family of 6 and it was perfect. A few minutes walk from the beach. For sure we would like to go back to Destin in the warmer season. Nice discovery!
- Reviewed On: 1/3/2023

Veronique, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you were comfortable and the location was convenient. We look forward to seeing you when the weather warms up. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

2021 vacation

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- Reviewed On: 7/31/2021

Precioso lugar y limpio Precioso lugar y limpio

Su limpieza del alojamiento
- Reviewed On: 7/9/2021

Exceptional

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- Reviewed On: 11/2/2020

Excellent stay

The location was perfect in Destin, place was nice. Right across from beach.
- Reviewed On: 8/21/2020

Awesome

The view was nice and peaceful The fact that the cleaning crew asked did we know if checkout was at 10; it was only 9:15 when this was done. It made us feel rushed
- Reviewed On: 8/4/2019

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