"Star of the Sea" Oceanfront House w Carriage House Private Pool Golf Cart
House in Destin, FL
18 guests · 6 bedrooms · 7 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
"Star of the Sea" is the ultimate beachfront getaway vacation home. Luxurious as well as stunning, it is aptly appointed with the best amenities available. 3 complimentary beach setups, beach-side Private Pool, 6 Seat Golf Cart, and balconies with ocean views are only some of the incredible perks of this home. Tour Scenic 98 in our 6 seat golf cart. Book now and lock in your dates at this popular gem on the Emerald Coast! Please note, they are completing construction on the home next door.
The main home has 5 large bedrooms, each with king beds, three of the king bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms. The 5th bedroom is a fantastic bunk room (with two sets of twin over queen bunk beds with two full size trundle beds that sleeps 10) with an en-ensuite bathroom and an additional double sink vanity - the perfect hangout for teenagers, kids alike and fun loving adults. The kitchen has a professional 48 inch gas range, two sinks, 2 dishwashers, and additional electric oven. The laundry room has a full size washer and dryer, a second large refrigerator and a freestanding icemaker. There is a propane grill on the deck. The large living area on the first floor has expansive views of the Gulf of Mexico and a 75" Smart TV. The second floor has an additional living area with a gas fireplace, a regulation size Foosball table, a large smart TV, all overlooking the beautiful beach.
Spacious outside living space, decks running the full width of the back of the home on both the first and second floors, not to mention your own beach! Plenty of room to find your private spot or a special place to hang with your friends. Simply ask for the beach setup for "Star of the Sea", and our friendly beach attendants will be happy to guide you to your complimentary seaside lounge chairs. This beach service is available from Spring to end of Fall.
The separate carriage house is quite spacious. It has a large living area, a full size kitchen, dining area, bathroom, master suite with a King bed and an extra large closet. There are two roll away beds in the closet to sleep additional people in this cool beach bungalow. Views of the Gulf are ever present from the main living area and deck of the carriage house as well. The carriage house is located above the garage.
Note: $55 per day to have the pool heated. A home is under construction next door.
Starter Pack: We provide our guests with Gilchrist & Soames hand and body soaps, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toilet paper, trash can liners, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher pods, dish sponge, coffee packs and laundry detergent pods. Guests are responsible for supplying their own amenities once our initial pack is depleted.
Cancellation Policy: Bookings canceled at least 60 days before the start of stay will receive 100% refund. Bookings canceled at least 30 days before the start of stay will receive a 50% a refund. For your protection, we encourage you to procure Traveler’s Insurance. Guests are required to electronically sign the rental agreement within TWO days of booking, otherwise the reservation is subject to cancellation.
Our Clean Initiative: Sheets, towels and blankets are professionally laundered between each reservation using SANIX by UNX which is an EPA registered product that disinfects, cleans and deodorizes. Our laundry service follows a cross contamination prevention strategy in accordance with CDC guidelines. In addition to our standard high-level clean between each reservation, we utilize Clorox wipes on all hard surfaces and use Lysol Disinfectant spray for fabric surfaces. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our guest services specialist.
The main home has 5 large bedrooms, each with king beds, three of the king bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms. The 5th bedroom is a fantastic bunk room (with two sets of twin over queen bunk beds with two full size trundle beds that sleeps 10) with an en-ensuite bathroom and an additional double sink vanity - the perfect hangout for teenagers, kids alike and fun loving adults. The kitchen has a professional 48 inch gas range, two sinks, 2 dishwashers, and additional electric oven. The laundry room has a full size washer and dryer, a second large refrigerator and a freestanding icemaker. There is a propane grill on the deck. The large living area on the first floor has expansive views of the Gulf of Mexico and a 75" Smart TV. The second floor has an additional living area with a gas fireplace, a regulation size Foosball table, a large smart TV, all overlooking the beautiful beach.
Spacious outside living space, decks running the full width of the back of the home on both the first and second floors, not to mention your own beach! Plenty of room to find your private spot or a special place to hang with your friends. Simply ask for the beach setup for "Star of the Sea", and our friendly beach attendants will be happy to guide you to your complimentary seaside lounge chairs. This beach service is available from Spring to end of Fall.
The separate carriage house is quite spacious. It has a large living area, a full size kitchen, dining area, bathroom, master suite with a King bed and an extra large closet. There are two roll away beds in the closet to sleep additional people in this cool beach bungalow. Views of the Gulf are ever present from the main living area and deck of the carriage house as well. The carriage house is located above the garage.
Note: $55 per day to have the pool heated. A home is under construction next door.
Starter Pack: We provide our guests with Gilchrist & Soames hand and body soaps, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toilet paper, trash can liners, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher pods, dish sponge, coffee packs and laundry detergent pods. Guests are responsible for supplying their own amenities once our initial pack is depleted.
Cancellation Policy: Bookings canceled at least 60 days before the start of stay will receive 100% refund. Bookings canceled at least 30 days before the start of stay will receive a 50% a refund. For your protection, we encourage you to procure Traveler’s Insurance. Guests are required to electronically sign the rental agreement within TWO days of booking, otherwise the reservation is subject to cancellation.
Our Clean Initiative: Sheets, towels and blankets are professionally laundered between each reservation using SANIX by UNX which is an EPA registered product that disinfects, cleans and deodorizes. Our laundry service follows a cross contamination prevention strategy in accordance with CDC guidelines. In addition to our standard high-level clean between each reservation, we utilize Clorox wipes on all hard surfaces and use Lysol Disinfectant spray for fabric surfaces. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our guest services specialist.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Destin, FL
$$$$
Ratings and reviews
4.0 / 5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This house was perfect for our family trip. They each had their own ensuite bedroom and my only grandson and his mom and dad were able to stay in the apartment over the garage to avoid the family noise during nap time. The inside of house was renovated very nicely. The outside needed a little tlc especially on the upper and lower deck. Some of the appliances were not working and we did find a couple of friendly cockroaches ... but overall we all agreed it was a nice place to stay. Thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
House was well decorated and had space for everyone! Great location.
5.0 / 5.0
The house is nice with a decent location a few houses away from the crowds. However it is not the best house for people on different schedules as it’s very open and small sounds travel and echo. There were several broken items when we arrived and the property manager was very responsive in taking care of what he could in a timely manner.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent place to stay - very clean easy access to the beach. Will certainly make plans to return
5.0 / 5.0
This place is absolutely gorgeous! Well worth the money!!
5.0 / 5.0
We just wrapped up a weeklong stay at this property and the whole experience was amazing. The property is huge and had plenty of room for our large family. The bunk room was great for kids and the location on the beach can’t be beat.
4.0 / 5.0
Overall a good place. Property needs some updating and repairs; Refrigerator needs repair as it was not cool upon arrival. Some toilet seats and faucet handles were loose, not nearly enough cookware for large families.
5.0 / 5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Location location location, could not have a better location and facilities! Beyond Blue was seamless. Had to minor issues with a rusted door knob and an operator error with the golf chart with Beyond Blue responding immediately and resolving the issue.
3.0 / 5.0
Roaches
Photos were not accurate
Outside of home was unacceptable
5.0 / 5.0
Star of the Sea was the perfect setting for our group’s beach trip. The kids loved having a sleepover in the bunk room, and each couple was appreciative of having their own king sized bed. Being able to see the beach from the pool was a big plus, as was being able to see the pool from the living area. Would definitely stay here again!
5.0 / 5.0
This is the second time we have stayed at this property and again it was beautiful. Thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
We were very pleased with our stay. Some of the handles on doors, windows and faucets need to be tightened- especially the back door as it kept coming off. But that is the only issue we had. The house was beautiful and in a great location. It was well stocked and you can’t beat the sunsets. Latoya was always available and helpful!
5.0 / 5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We really enjoyed our stay here. The entrance is very welcoming. All the remodel work was done so beautifully. We loved all the bathroom designs. The floorplan worked perfect for our family and friends. We also love this location on Crystal beach. The walk to sushi and coffee is very close and so is shopping.
5.0 / 5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
For 28 years, our girls group of high school friends (class of 1963) have vacationed together in Destin, same week every year. We have between 8 & 12 of us from all over the states gathering each year. We have stayed in many homes on Crystal Beach, Miramar Beach but we like this one best. We'll be back next year, already booked it!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Everything was beautiful and clean! Will definitely book this house again!
5.0 / 5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a fabulous stay! The views from almost every window - especially upstairs - were incredible! I was pleased to discover there are privacy shades on the windows in the master bathroom around the tub area (which were not visible in online pics). The pool was actually larger in person than we expected from the pictures online. Our entire family really enjoyed being able to use it when the ocean was too rough or we were ready for some down time. Much of the day, at least a portion of the pool is shaded & that was quite nice. The house is so beautiful, tastefully and thoughtfully designed & decorated. The linens and furnishings anre all very high quality and luxurious. The chairs & umbrella set up on the beach was so nice to have access to each day during our stay. The guys set them up each morning at 8 am & took them down each day between 4-5 pm. The chairs were all labeled that they were reserved for our house. We were pleasantly surprised to discover lots of beach/sand toys, floats, etc in the storage space under the deck - and made good use of them. We didn’t use the guest house space, but it is just as beautiful and well appointed as the main home. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed (and then some). The proximity of the home to some of our favorite Destin shopping and dining was really nice as well. We have already booked a second stay at this home for next season (this is literally the first place we’ve ever wanted to stay in a 2nd time in Destin). Highly recommend! *We found the outdoor hose & shower on the stairs from the deck to the beach to be in working order and completely satisfactory for our needs. Additionally, we found the pots & pans in the kitchen to be of nice quality, as were all of the kitchen utensils & appliances.
5.0 / 5.0
This property was just perfect! It is close to everything and the beach is beautiful. I would definitely book this property again! The only con I have is that they need better toilet paper😂😬! The kitchen had everything we needed. The guest house is a nice addition and the pool is very clean. We also had Chef Jekyll come in and cook my husband’s birthday dinner. It was a great week!!!
1.5 / 5.0
The good: location is great, private beach access with beach set up was good. Private pool was good and covered patio space is invaluable. Main bedrooms had good mattresses. Linens appeared to be clean. House is grand, lots of light.
The bad: the house is aged and needs a good Reno and deep clean. The windows are hard to see out of due to failed seals. One of the two dishwashers only works if restarted 4-5 times during the cycle. Foosball table is uneven and a ball was not provided. The beds while clean, had a towel thin “blanket” on them, no comforters were provided. Throughout our stay we continuously found rusted nails and screws adrift on the property to which our children almost stepped on, my brother in law cut his hand on a rusted nail on property that was exposed at the base of the deck stairs. I stepped on metal shavings near the grill and punctured my foot. The pool boy who apparently comes every Tuesday (renters beware) was a complete surprise and no notification was provided. Our kids had to get out of the pool while he cleaned and tested the water, cutting into our $100 per hour vacation time. The vacuum provided does not lift sand and fills the house with a mold/mildew smell rendering it useless. The 18 guest accommodation was provided with 12 towels. Neither outdoor shower worked, and the foot rinse hose was ruptured. Propane tanks were empty and maintenance was unable to deliver a tank. Reimbursement for tank was provided but incredibly inconvenient.
5.0 / 5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Excellent! The house is absolutely beautiful!
4.0 / 5.0
The home was beautiful w/amazing views and the location is perfect!
My grandchildren (ages 3-10) loved the bunk room! We’re actually going to copy the design in our new home! In fact, I’m planning on incorporating a lot of the same elements in our new home!
While we had a few issues (pool heater did not work, grill burners were rusted out (unable to use) and the pots and pans are in need of replacement, upstairs AC unit didn’t work one evening) during our stay, the management team at Beyond Blue Vacations were quick to respond.
I will most definitely miss the view from the master bedroom!
5.0 / 5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This rental was fantastic. Everyone loved the house and the location. It was right on the beach. You could see the dolphins early morning come in so close they would swim around you. We could open our windows and hear the ocean at night (I loved this!). Whole Foods was .7 miles away, definitely within walking distance so we had healthy food choices. The place was extremely clean and well maintained. The pool temp was heated to 88 degrees ( we paid to have it heated). The carriage house was very nice. Not as updated as the main house, however the king bed was very comfortable and everything was clean and nice (just not as modern). It’s totally separate from the house, it’s over the garage. So it’s very quiet and private. Whenever we had a minor issue, it was resolved the same day. I typically like to try different places to stay, however this place will be hard to beat!
5.0 / 5.0
The place was completely updated and very comfortable. There were six adults and three kids under the age of seven. It was completely updated and very nice. The only thing I would mention is they could have had a few more blankets around some of the nights we were there got kind of chilly, and there were not extra blankets for the beds. Also, they could probably update their pans and pots as they were some with Teflon coating that had been scraped off. Other than that everything was wonderful. I’m not.
4.0 / 5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful home on stunning white sandy beach just steps off our deck. Heated pool was awesome.
5.0 / 5.0
Great location for all the necessities. All our favorite restaurants were minutes away and anything else we needed to stock up on was just a short drive away. House was awesome and the beach was just steps away. Definitely doing a return trip in the near future.
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome beach home. All supplies, amenities, location etc couldn't have been better. We hope to come back next year!
2.5 / 5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Excellent experience
4.0 / 5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was a good experience. Lovely views, beautiful weather.
5.0 / 5.0
House was very nice and location was great.
1.0 / 5.0
Fair at best
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was somewhat unhappy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Kitchen refrigerator did not cool properly and shower in one downstairs bathroom only gave scalding hot water. Had repair tech out twice and neither issue was repaired.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing house
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had 16 people in this house and it never felt crowded! Perfect place for a family vacation. We had one small issue and beyond blue handled it immediately. Great location, short walk from the private pool to the beach. I would suggest that if plan on cooking for a large group to bring your own larger pots which we did. Definitely a prime home and location.
5.0 / 5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We chose this property for its short walk to the beach, reasonably-sized pool, large covered patio and grill, and all the space our extended family needed. The online description was completely accurate. The house was cleaned and ready on our arrival, and management was responsive to requests we had for minor maintenance issues. What we loved: the ocean views from the kitchen and living room, the ice machine for filling our cooler, 2 refrigerators and dishwashers, comfortable king-sized mattresses, renovations that separate the bunk room from the master suite, safe neighborhood, 2 minute-walk from Camille’s for lattes. One suggestion is to add normal-sized coffee mugs to the kitchen supplies.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect for young and old
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We chose this property for its short walk to the beach, reasonably-sized pool, large covered patio and grill, and all the space our extended family needed. The online description was completely accurate. The house was cleaned and ready on our arrival, and management was responsive to requests we had for minor maintenance issues. What we loved: the ocean views from the kitchen and living room, the ice machine for filling our cooler, 2 refrigerators and dishwashers, comfortable king-sized mattresses, renovations that separate the bunk room from the master suite, safe neighborhood, 2 minute-walk from Camille’s for lattes. One suggestion is to add normal-sized coffee mugs to the kitchen supplies.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful View
This property is amazing. The view, pool, cleanliness, furnishings, ample parking made this property one of our favorites. We will visit again for sure.
3.0 / 5.0
Terrible Check In
4pm check in time finally in by 5pm. Construction still going on. They were hurrying to get out - not their fault. Poor planning by the rest all group. Some work not complete - hand rails they told us about but no toilet paper holders and minor things like that. Terrible bug prion the kitchen. Everything was clean but hadn’t been sprayed in a while. I understand bugs on the coast but this was ridiculous.
This Beyond Blue group is not someone we will ever use again…
5.0 / 5.0
Great Thanksgiving House
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a wonderful family Thanksgiving trip at Star of the Sea. Although all of the renovations were not complete, the ones that were completed were beautiful and well appointed. We can't wait to see the rest of the renovations. The staff was extremely helpful with any issues we had, and the maintenance guy was johnny on the spot. We were disappointed he could not lite the fireplace in the master as the weather was cooler and called for heat in the house. We love a fire! The heated pool was a perfect size for the kids and was a welcome addition to coming up from a cool wind on the beach. Kitchen was well appointed and we found everythinng we needed for a successful Thanksgiving day.
4.0 / 5.0
Family Vacation
This is truly a prime location, it was amazing to be right on the most beautiful beach. The area was just great!
3.0 / 5.0
Great Vacation with Friends, beautiful house
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This house is spectacular with a few quirks but we had a great time., the views are amazing. The bunkhouse was great if you had tiny little kids, but we had single adults staying in the bunks., weird b/c it's actually connected to the ginormous master bedroom. The adult single guests only entry and exit was through the master bedroom. NO Privacy at all and maybe a fire hazard. That ginormous suite and bathroom could be a tad bit smaller and offer privacy if it was configured differently. The kitchen was beautiful but not well equipped for 12 people. We went off season with a crew of 12 and like to cook. There were only 2 10"frying pans, 1 4 quart pot and a 10" cookie sheet. We had to go out and purchase a big 14" cooker and a griddle. There was a ton of silver-wear and dishes but hardly anything to cook in for 12 people. There were only 14 towels, Management said the maids counted 24 bath-towels. (We could not find them). The management co did deliver a set of pots and pans and towels. The pool was full of green algae, after calling they came out the next day to clean it. Overall the place was gorgeous, the management company did bring us what we needed but in my opinion we shouldn't have had to call the management company at all for the price and beauty of the house.
5.0 / 5.0
Great house and location on the beach. Not real populated area!
App was nice. Would suggest additional towels for bathing and in kitchen and additional cookie sheets.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect home for a large group right on the beach w private pool
G & I , plus our (7) grown kids/spouses and (9) grand kids ages 3-15 loved it! Wish we could afford to do it more often! Most of our time was spent on the beach or in the pool and it was glorious. Vacation tip: don't let your 7 year old's try and log in to the security screen by the front door unless you are ready for a really loud alarm and visit from the local constables. And "silent alarm" is NOT the right thing to push to turn off the alarm.
5.0 / 5.0
Family beach vacation
We had a fabulous time with our daughters and their families including our adult grandchildren. Beautiful home right on the beach. Couldn't have been better.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Destin?
The average price for a rental in Destin is $506 per night. This rental is $2,052 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at "Star of the Sea" Oceanfront House w Carriage House Private Pool Golf Cart. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at "Star of the Sea" Oceanfront House w Carriage House Private Pool Golf Cart. Enjoy the water!
Is "Star of the Sea" Oceanfront House w Carriage House Private Pool Golf Cart pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at "Star of the Sea" Oceanfront House w Carriage House Private Pool Golf Cart?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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