Destin Home Away From Home

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 61875 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot Tub

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Destin, FL

Silver Sands Premium Outlets10 min walk
Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links3 min drive
Golf Course At Seascape Resort5 min drive
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)15 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Our two-story home is located in the family-oriented Mainsail Beach Resort complex.

We are just yards from the beach without the normal hassles of high rise elevators, but with all the amenities of a complex (tennis courts, two full-size pools (one heated), two kiddie pools, hot tub, video game room, exercise room, shuffleboard and basketball court, as well as seasonal beach service. You drive your car right up to the front door under cover of a carport. Your children can play in the yard or swim in the heated pool just outside our back patio door.

Mainsail is a 15-acre Gulfside family resort located across the street from the Silver Sands Outlet Mall. The resort is a gated community with 24 hour courtesy patrol. Our cottage is convenient to great golf courses, deep sea fishing, biking, shopping, great food, and all kinds of water activities.

The First Floor:
* Living room with high definition flat screen TV and DVD.
* Dining room seats six with additional seating for three at the kitchen bar.
* Kitchen is fully-equipped with electric stove, microwave, refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, blender, crock pot, waffle maker, toaster, Keurig and coffeemaker.
* Laundry room - washer and dryer in unit.
* Half bath.
* Master bedroom suite with king-size bed, TV, and full bath with double sinks and large walk in shower.
* Patio with table and six chairs opening to back yard and pool area.

Second Floor:
* Bedroom with two twin beds and TV.
* Bedroom with queen-size bed and TV.
* Balcony overlooking back yard and heated pool.
* Full bath.

Enjoy cooking in our fully-equipped kitchen or grill out using the gas grills provided in the pool area. Our beautifully decorated home is our 'home away from home.' For those times we can't be there, we enjoy renting it to families who agree to treat it as they would their own home.

ADDITIONAL RENTAL INFORMATION:
* This is a Non-Smoking unit.
* Mainsail does NOT allow pets and requires at least one person in your party to be 25 years old.

Keywords: House, Cottage

Property manager

Patricia Arauz

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. Destin Commons and HarborWalk Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and Miramar Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Sirens at the Beach. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

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Destin, FL

What's nearby

Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 10 min walk
Sirens at the Beach - 2 min drive
Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 3 min drive
Grand Boulevard Town Center - 4 min drive
Golf Course At Seascape Resort - 5 min drive

Getting around

Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

Chick-Fil-A - 11 min walk
Whataburger - 15 min walk
The Surf Hut - 18 min walk
Starbucks - 10 min walk
Buffalo Jack's Legendary Wings - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Destin Home Away From Home have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Destin Home Away From Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Destin Home Away From Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Destin Home Away From Home?

Check-out is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Destin Home Away From Home located?

This family-friendly Miramar Beach vacation home is located by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Miramar Beach. Sirens at the Beach and Destin Yarn Shop are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Aug 7, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Atmosphere

The property was great and served all my family's needs. Distance to the beach was wonderful and the surrounding amenities were a hit with the kids, especially the green space.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Jul 16, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We had a great time staying here for our vacation and would love to stay here again in the future. Highly recommended!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgane H.

Jul 23, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home.

Best place to stay! The location is perfect and the owner is very sweet and easy to get in touch with. She is very thorough with directions and is helpful with anything you might need! You can’t go wrong with this place! :)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will W.

Jul 12, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and hospitality

We had a fantastic stay at Pat’s house and would stay there again in a heartbeat. We had more than enough space for our family of 4 and were happy to be right next to a nice pool and steps away from the beach. House was very clean and well appointed, and host was very helpful and responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Jun 22, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Aside from our travel problems once we arrived it was a wonderful time for everyone. Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Patricia Arauz

The Arauz Family:
Parents- Rafael & Pat
Children: Tony & Tricia

Family picture taken at Tony's wedding in October, 2006

Why they chose this property

Tony started going to Destin with friends every Spring Break in 1989. We started going a couple years later when Tricia was ready for a Spring Break in Destin. We loved Destin so much, we went back for vacation every summer. We stayed at Beach House, SeaScape, Surfside, and Edgewater, before staying in a Mainsail townhouse. Mainsail was by far our favorite resort community. Everyone was so friendly and the resort is very family oriented. One of the Mainsail cottages was for sale and we went to see it. We decided since we loved Destin so much we might as well buy a place and rent it out until we are ready to retire. It was a great decision! We love our home and we have been lucky enough to find wonderful families to rent our home and take great care of it for us.

What makes this property unique

What we love most about our Mainsail cottage is we have a home to ourselves with a carport and yard. We don't have to find a cart and wait for an elevator to carry in our luggage or groceries. With a home, we have enough room for everyone to enjoy themselves without feeling crowded. I love the large kitchen. Most condos have such small kitchens I hate to cook in them.