House - Rating 5 (8 Reviews)

Marlin Haven @ Holiday Isle


Bedroom 6 bedrooms
Bathroom 5 full, 1 half
Guests 16 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed
Flexible Dates Flexible

  • Address: 522 Vera Cruz Drive
  • Location: Destin
  • Type: House
  • View: Holiday Isle

Description Description
Top Reasons to Book this Lovely Home: 

* Private Pool + Waterfall Spa – Your own backyard oasis, heated seasonally (Oct–April)

* Gated Beach Access – Easy walk to the sugar-white sands and emerald waters

* 2 Master Suites

* Dual Living Areas – Plenty of room for everyone to relax and gather

* Waterfront Canal Views – Enjoy peaceful scenery from multiple balconies

* Beach chairs, toys, and umbrellas are often available for guest use (not guaranteed)

* Enjoy the convenience of docking your boat right at the private dock behind the home. Please note that trailer parking is not permitted on the property or on the street.

* Enjoy the nightlife and seasonal fireworks on Destin Harbor

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

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

Welcome to Marlin Haven, a stunning 6-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom waterfront retreat designed for unforgettable gatherings in the heart of Destin. This spacious, beautifully appointed home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and coastal charm—ideal for large families or groups looking to relax and reconnect. Step outside and dive into your private backyard oasis, featuring an expansive pool with a waterfall spa, plenty of lounge seating, and outdoor dining areas. Take a short stroll to the sugar-white sands through exclusive gated beach access or cast a line right from the dock with a fishing rod in hand—this home truly has it all.

First Floor:
The main level welcomes you with an open-concept living room, fully equipped kitchen, and dining area—perfect for gathering after a day in the sun. You’ll also find a laundry room with an extra refrigerator, a full bathroom, and a convenient half bath accessible from the pool area.

Bedroom 1: King bed with walkout patio, offering direct access to the pool and serene canal views.
Bedroom 2: Two queen beds, ideal for additional guests.
Bathroom: Shared hall bath with tub/shower combo.

Second Floor:
Upstairs, enjoy a spacious family room with ample seating, a wet bar, a beverage cooler, a Smart TV, and access to a large balcony overlooking the pool and canal. This level also features four additional bedrooms and a half bath.

Bedroom 3 (Master Suite): King bed, private balcony, canal and pool views, double vanity, walk-in shower, and soaking tub. (Closet not accessible; a garment rack is provided.)
Bedroom 4 (Jr. Master): King bed, balcony access, en-suite bath with tub/shower combo.
Bedroom 5: One queen bed and two twin beds with en-suite bath.
Bedroom 6 (Bunk Room): Three sets of twin bunks, cozy sitting area, TV, and en-suite bath with double vanity.

Marlin Haven’s generous layout and incredible outdoor space make it the perfect place to entertain, unwind, and create lasting memories. Whether you're lounging poolside, enjoying sunset views from the balcony, or spending the day at the beach, this home offers the ultimate vacation experience.

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.

**This home can accommodate up to 20 guests for sleeping arrangements; however, occupancy is limited to a maximum of 16 guests. **

Bed Setup:

First Floor:
Guest Bedroom: King Bed
Guest Bedroom: 2 Queen Beds

Second Floor:
Master Suite: King Bed
Master Suite: King Bed
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed + 2 Twin Beds
Guest Bedroom: 3 sets of Twin-over-Twin Bunk Beds

**Beach chairs, toys, and umbrellas are often available for guest use; however, availability varies and is not guaranteed at the time of your arrival. **

Important Notes:

The boats shown in the photos are privately owned and are not part of the rental. Guests are not permitted to touch, board, or interfere with them at any time. These boats may remain docked during your stay, which could occasionally affect canal views or access to the seawall. Any damage caused will be the guest’s responsibility.

From time to time, a local boat captain and crew may visit the dock to service or check on the boats. During these visits, they may also access a secured, designated area of the garage.

Area Attractions: 

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 the Gulf to the 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.

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Bedding Bedding
User User
Guest Bedroom 1-1st Floor
Sleeps: 2
1 King
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Master Bedroom 2-2nd Floor
Sleeps: 2
1 King

Attached Bathroom

User User
Master Bedroom 1-2nd Floor
Sleeps: 2
1 King

Attached Bathroom

User User
Guest Bedroom 4-2nd Floor
Sleeps: 2
3 Twin Over Twin Bunk

Attached Bathroom

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Guest Bedroom 3-2nd Floor
Sleeps: 2
1 Queen
2 Twin

Attached Bathroom

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Guest Bedroom 2-1st Floor
Sleeps: 4
2 Queen

Amenities 29 Amenities
Entertainment
  • Smart TV
  • 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
Must Haves
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
Outside Amenities
  • Balcony
  • Free Parking
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Patio/Deck
  • Private Entrance
Pool and Spa
  • Heated Pool
  • Private Pool
View and Location
  • Walk to Beach
  • Water View

Location Location

Reviews Rating 5 (8)
Rating 5
Great location, nice pool area and decent access to the beach. Had a small issue and they worked quickly to get it resolved and communicated well. We will pin this one and hope for another chance to come stay in the future.
- Reviewed On: 7/20/2025
Rating 5
Spring Break
My group and I stayed here for our spring break! We are all upperclassmen in college and had so much fun. Everyone enjoyed the house!
- Reviewed On: 3/28/2025
Thank you so much, Kaley! We are so glad you and your group enjoyed your stay! - Forever Vacation Rentals
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Paradise!!!
This home is fabulous and just as described. Great location, convenient to everything. We will definitely be back. A smoke detector battery started chirping during the night. We placed a call to the 24/7 number and the detector was repaired by 9:00am.
- Reviewed On: 10/14/2024
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Joy! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at our home and that our team was able to quickly assist with the smoke detector! We look forward to hosting you again for another great stay! - Forever Vacation Rentals
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Amazing Time with 14 Friends to Last a Life Time
You cannot go wrong renting this place. It’s perfect absolutely amazing bigger than it looks and perfect right on the water. It will be the place that you’ll be able to create memories to last the rest of your life.
- Reviewed On: 5/24/2024
Rating 5
Old Man Golf Group
Great property with a perfect location close to golf courses. Spacious with lots of beds and bathrooms for us old men. Great parking capacity. Nice pool and plenty of outdoor spaces for gathering. We have been going on this golf trip to Destin with same 8 guys for 41 years and this is best place we have found. Rental staff was very professional and extremely helpful. Will do it again next year.
- Reviewed On: 5/12/2024
Jim, we cannot wait to have you and your group back again next year! Ya'll were great guests! We're so happy you chose us for your annual trip :) Thank you, Forever Vacation Rentals
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great stay
Great location, great house, very comfortable for guys golf trip
- Reviewed On: 10/2/2023
Thank you! We are so glad to hear that you had a wonderful stay at our home. We enjoyed having you as our guest and hope to welcome you back again in the future! - Forever Vacation Rentals
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Awesome Home Awesome Hosts
This was the perfect home for our vacation. Forever Rentals was a blessing to deal with. The home owners were awesome. we had a great time and would 100% stay again.
- Reviewed On: 6/26/2023
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great vacation at our home and that our team was able to provide you with excellent service. We take pride in providing our guests with comfortable and enjoyable stays, and we appreciate your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back for another stay in the future! - Forever Vacation Rentals
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Perfect family getaway!
Absolutely beautiful house in a great location. Especially if you bring your own boat like we did. We kept the boat in the water directly behind the house near the pool and spa and went out exploring, fishing and dining everyday of our trip. Beach is an easy walk from the house, but we only went one afternoon because we had so much fun hanging at crab island and other beaches by boat.
- Reviewed On: 6/30/2022
I am thrilled that you enjoyed your time at this amazing house along with its great location. Crab island is an absolute great time and one of the most popular areas we have and am glad you all were able to take advantage of it with the boat you brought with you. Thanks for the review and we hope to have you back again soon 🛥️🤩
Real Joy staff
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