Best Fall Waterfront Deal! Heated Pool! 200 steps to Beach/dining/bar/playground

We ❤️ our Vrbo guests! Limited Fall Break availability!

Looking for a beach house? Waterfront, perhaps? Maybe with a heated pool?

Want to wander out and watch the sunsets while sitting on the white sand beach, next to the emerald Gulf waters?

This is your place! Be the family hero and book your stay with us at Margarita Villa B.

Our guests often extend their trips and many return again and again. Margarita Villa B is a VERY popular family-friendly, ground-floor waterfront retreat mere steps from Destin's pristine beaches.

Highlights:
・Beach cart/chairs/toys/towels
・Bunk beds (kids love them!)
・Fast Wi-Fi
・Heated Pool*
・Well-equipped Kitchen
・Master Bedroom w/King bed & bath
・Pack-n-play & high chair
・Free Parking - 2 cars
・Ground Floor Lakefront
・1.5 miles to Publix, Whole Foods, Starbucks, Destin Commons, Outlet Stores, and more!

Please read the whole description!

— ABOUT THE HOME —
・Bedroom 1: 2x twin/full bunk beds, TV, closet, front deck access, (12’x10’)
・Bedroom 2 (Master): King bed, closet, TV, front deck access, ensuite bath (18.5’x12’)
・Bath 1 (Shared): tub/shower combo
・Bath 2 (Master): tub/shower combo
・Living Area: Sofa, chairs, HDTV, wall of windows w/water view, rear deck access
・Kitchen: Well-equipped, drip & k-cup coffee brewer
・Rear Deck: Table & Seating
・Front Porch: South-facing, chairs & bench seating
・Margarita Villa B is the ground-floor unit of a duplex villa
・Located in the popular Destiny Beach Villas with easy beach access.

No shared spaces; floor plans in photos.

— AMENITIES & FEATURES —
・Work-Ready: High-speed Wi-Fi
・Lakefront Deck: Relax & enjoy water views (no swimming, boating, or fishing)
・Parking: Free, 2 vehicles, no trailers or > 2 axles, parking passes required
・Pool: 50 steps away, heated Oct-Apr with rinse station and seating

NOTE: We have been told that the community pool will be closed for maintenance on the evening of 9/14 thru 9/15, and is expected to reopen on 9/16.

— BEACH ACCESS —
・Across from James Lee Park, Crab Trap Restaurant & Beach Bar.
・Beach includes playground and restrooms.

— WHAT WE PROVIDE —
We provide a good number of consumables to start your stay, but they are not intended to cover an entire stay.
・high-quality bedding and blankets/comforters
・bath towels/washcloths/hand towels/make-up towels/bath mats
・beach wagon, chairs, toys, & beach towels
・kitchen essentials (foil, plastic wrap, salt/pepper, basic spices, etc.)*
・basic cleaners & cleaning tools*
・starter set of toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags
・dispensers w/shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, hand sanitizer
・laundry pods, dryer sheets, dishwasher pods, dish soap & dishwasher tabs
・high chair & Pack-n-Play (if requested)

* We ask guests to replace what they use of these items. Our team tries to see that they are stocked, but it is just not possible to inventory them after every stay. If we have not been told that something has run out, you may not find it.

— WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING —
・ Sunscreen
・ Your stress and cares; so the beach can melt them away!

A refundable security deposit of $300.00 is required by placing a hold on the credit card provided.

— BOOKING INFO —
Once reserved here, we will send a confirmation message with a link to our secure website and instructions to finalize your booking within 24 hours, or the reservation may be canceled.

The Renter of record must:
・meet the required minimum age;
・provide a credit card for the security deposit;
・be present during entire stay;
・upload a valid government-issued ID;
・sign our rental agreement;  and,
・provide names & ages of the entire party.

When this has been completed, we will provide check-in information 2 days prior to your scheduled arrival by message and in our digital guidebook.

Pricing is updated frequently. Rates are not final until the property is fully reserved.

We are unable to accommodate luggage drop-off, early arrivals, or late checkouts.

⏤ DIGITAL GUIDEBOOK ⏤
After the Renter Agreement is signed, we'll send a link to your personalized version of our digital guidebook for the property. No app to download. No account to create. Easy!

It has info that your whole party will need, including:
・door code & directions
・Wi-Fi details
・local activities & restaurants
・and more.
We encourage you share the link with all your guests.

— CANCELLATION POLICY —
Be sure you understand our cancellation policy as described here on the site and in the Renter Agreement.

⏤ TRAVEL INSURANCE ⏤
We STRONGLY recommend Travel Insurance, especially if there is a chance of cancellation due to health, work, government policies, weather, or other reasons. Coverage is available during booking or from other online sources. Be sure to read the terms so you understand the coverage; not all policies are the same.

We are not a party to the transaction nor the policy.

— ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE COVERAGE —
Accidents happen and we don't want you to worry over simple things.
・We cover accidental damage up to $500 - no cost to you.
・This "no-hassle" coverage protects against damage like broken dishes, damaged furniture or fixtures, etc.
・Damage must be reported *during* the stay to be eligible.
・Photos are required - please do not dispose of the broken item unless specifically instructed.

The coverage does not include:
・bedding & linens
・intentional damage
・missing items
・unreported damage found after departure
・shipping, rush fees, additional cleaning, or off-hours labor costs.
With any of these incidents, they will be charged to the security deposit first, then to the card on file.

Coverage does not include "wetting" the bed. Should this occur, it will result in forfeiture of the entire security deposit.

— TOP RULES —
We have been hosts for many years with thousands of happy guests, and believe that our rules are reasonable. We want to set expectations properly so all of our guests can enjoy the property. These are:

・Pets are prohibited. Remediation costs start at $525.
・Events/parties are not permitted. A party *will* result in immediate termination of access to the property without refund and forfeiture of the security deposit.
・No smoking/vaping is allowed. Remediation fees start at $525.
・Butts, smoking discards, bottle caps, and pop-tops on the grounds can be dangerous to others and will incur additional costs for cleanup.
・Only listed guests are permitted, not to exceed our maximum occupancy.
・Drugs or illegal activities are not welcome and will be reported.
・No third-party bookings.
・No glass near hot tubs or pools.
・Quiet time is 10pm-8am.
・NO GLITTER on the property. Violations will result in possibly significant additional cleaning costs.
・DYE (hair, clothing, etc.) is not allowed on the property.
・Any citations, fines, or penalties that are received as a direct result of guest actions or inactions will be charged to the guest, along with a handling fee of $25 or 10%, whichever is greater.

Our properties are equipped with approved noise monitors that measure audio levels, without recording audio. If levels exceed local regulations, you will be notified about it. Should unacceptable levels continue, you will be asked to vacate the premises without refunds.

There are actively recording video cameras, some with audio, covering exterior portions of the property. There are absolutely *NO* interior views, nor any views of pool/hot tub areas.

We respect the community and our neighbors. We will not put our rental license at risk with the local authorities.
Remember, you are staying in our home and our community. Please respect it.

This is a summary. Please see entire listing and the Renter Agreement for a complete list of all rules for this listing. Message us for a copy.

While there is no "front desk", our team is available during normal business hours by email, text, or message.

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