Welcome to the Delightful Mermaid Cottage! FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct
Cottage in Miramar Beach, FL
10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this cottage rental
Welcome to the Mermaid Cottage!
This wonderful 3 bedroom, 3 bath beach cottage is located in the beautiful Cottage Retreat Community of Destin Florida. We invite you and your family to stay in our wonderful cottage for a week in paradise! If you like sugar-white sand, emerald waters and swaying palms, you will love this community.
The cottages in Cottage Retreat are quaint reminders of days gone by with front porches, and bright decorative colors, with the entire community built on a cul-de-sac.
Our cottage comes equipped with all of the comforts of home and possibly a few more! This home has 3 bedrooms, beautifully furnished and all the comforts of home. This home features a wrap-around deck on the first floor, and the second floor has a balcony for enjoying fresh evening breezes. The beach walkover is a short 2 minute stroll to the sugar white sand and emerald waters of the Gulf. Our home is in a perfect location. You will want to return year after year!
What to do in Destin besides enjoy our beaches!: Should you wish to explore what the local area has to offer, you'll find an abundance of choices. Sidewalks line scenic 98 for walking, running or bike riding. We are a short 2 mile drive to the Silver Sands mall to the West, or luxury shopping at Destin Commons to the East. Kenny D's, The Crab Trap, and Pompano Joe's are all within walking distance to Cayenne Cottage. We encourage you to leave menurs of your favorite restaurants when you come.
For evening entertainment, Destin is known for some wonderfully upscale eateries, as well as your regular fare. Friendly night life and nearby state of the art movie theater.
Do you like to shop?: The Silver Sands Outlet Mall is a vacation in it’s own right for shoppers you will have access to over 100 stores, including, Polo Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Liz Claiborne, Tommy Hilfiger, Lenox, Nike and Reebok - just to name a few. When you need to pause for nourishment choose from Panera Bread, Cheeseburger in Paradise or Carrabba's Italian Grill.
More great shopping can be found at the Destin Commons outdoor mall. Enjoy such great stores as Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor Loft, Banana Republic, Belk, Books-A-Million & Maui Nix Surf Shop to rattle off a few. Stop for a bite to eat at the Hard Rock Café, Panera Bread, Tony’s Ristorante or Sushi Siam. More than just shopping the Destin Commons Center Plaza offers a soft-play kids playground and a 49-head pop fountain. Community activities and entertainment are held through the year at Destin Commons . Rave Motion Pictures is also housed at Destin Commons to catch the latest releases.
Fun for all ages!: Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resorts offers wonderful dining and specialty stores as well as great festivals & events that are held at the Market Shops Green or the Center Plaza within the Village.
Grande Boulevard offers stores such as Billabong, Brooks Brothers Country Club, Coldwater Creek, J. Crew-at-the-beach, Sunglass Hut, & Tommy Bahama's Emporium as well as great dining at Tommy Bahama’s , Fleming’s, Cantina Laredo (If you dine here sit outside to enjoy the fountain!) & Mitchell’s Fish Market.
The Track Amusement Center in Destin, Florida offers mini golf, Water Bumper Boats, go-carts & for those not faint of heart, Bungee Jumping.
Big Kahuna’s Water Park is a favorite for young & old a like. Take a break from the wonderful Destin, Florida beach & spend the day here.
This wonderful 3 bedroom, 3 bath beach cottage is located in the beautiful Cottage Retreat Community of Destin Florida. We invite you and your family to stay in our wonderful cottage for a week in paradise! If you like sugar-white sand, emerald waters and swaying palms, you will love this community.
The cottages in Cottage Retreat are quaint reminders of days gone by with front porches, and bright decorative colors, with the entire community built on a cul-de-sac.
Our cottage comes equipped with all of the comforts of home and possibly a few more! This home has 3 bedrooms, beautifully furnished and all the comforts of home. This home features a wrap-around deck on the first floor, and the second floor has a balcony for enjoying fresh evening breezes. The beach walkover is a short 2 minute stroll to the sugar white sand and emerald waters of the Gulf. Our home is in a perfect location. You will want to return year after year!
What to do in Destin besides enjoy our beaches!: Should you wish to explore what the local area has to offer, you'll find an abundance of choices. Sidewalks line scenic 98 for walking, running or bike riding. We are a short 2 mile drive to the Silver Sands mall to the West, or luxury shopping at Destin Commons to the East. Kenny D's, The Crab Trap, and Pompano Joe's are all within walking distance to Cayenne Cottage. We encourage you to leave menurs of your favorite restaurants when you come.
For evening entertainment, Destin is known for some wonderfully upscale eateries, as well as your regular fare. Friendly night life and nearby state of the art movie theater.
Do you like to shop?: The Silver Sands Outlet Mall is a vacation in it’s own right for shoppers you will have access to over 100 stores, including, Polo Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Liz Claiborne, Tommy Hilfiger, Lenox, Nike and Reebok - just to name a few. When you need to pause for nourishment choose from Panera Bread, Cheeseburger in Paradise or Carrabba's Italian Grill.
More great shopping can be found at the Destin Commons outdoor mall. Enjoy such great stores as Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor Loft, Banana Republic, Belk, Books-A-Million & Maui Nix Surf Shop to rattle off a few. Stop for a bite to eat at the Hard Rock Café, Panera Bread, Tony’s Ristorante or Sushi Siam. More than just shopping the Destin Commons Center Plaza offers a soft-play kids playground and a 49-head pop fountain. Community activities and entertainment are held through the year at Destin Commons . Rave Motion Pictures is also housed at Destin Commons to catch the latest releases.
Fun for all ages!: Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resorts offers wonderful dining and specialty stores as well as great festivals & events that are held at the Market Shops Green or the Center Plaza within the Village.
Grande Boulevard offers stores such as Billabong, Brooks Brothers Country Club, Coldwater Creek, J. Crew-at-the-beach, Sunglass Hut, & Tommy Bahama's Emporium as well as great dining at Tommy Bahama’s , Fleming’s, Cantina Laredo (If you dine here sit outside to enjoy the fountain!) & Mitchell’s Fish Market.
The Track Amusement Center in Destin, Florida offers mini golf, Water Bumper Boats, go-carts & for those not faint of heart, Bungee Jumping.
Big Kahuna’s Water Park is a favorite for young & old a like. Take a break from the wonderful Destin, Florida beach & spend the day here.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Map of Miramar Beach, FL
££££
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
We had 5 adults for a week long stay and it was fantastic. The house had most things we needed which was nice since we travelled in from out of state. The walk to the beach is very short and convenient and it was great that beach chairs and a wagon were provided. Our family would definitely stay again in the future!
10.0 / 10.0
Our family has been vacationing in Florida for many years and this year was another awesome trip in the books. We really enjoyed the beautiful Mermaid Cottage and were very comfortable during our stay. It was an easy walk to the pool or the beach and the home offered plenty of room for our family during meals together, sitting on the balcony, and resting in the living room while enjoying our time together. We definitely look forward to staying again and are thankful to the family for sharing their home with our family. The host was quick to respond and everything was exactly as described.
10.0 / 10.0
It was hard leaving this beautiful condo. Everything is perfect. The short walking distance to the beach and the pool just feet away from the condo made our family stay super convenient. We will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our stay! It was an amazing location and beautiful house!! We will come back for sure!!
10.0 / 10.0
We have vacationed at Miramar Beach several times and this was my favorite rental. We had stayed at this same location before and love how close to private beach and nice pool. But this unit was more up to date and provided several perks (nice beach chairs and towels). Communication was top notch. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice home, beautifully decorated. They have updated furniture and decorations. Short walk to private beach with free beach service. Kathy was a great host. We had no issues. Would highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Clean, welcoming, relaxing. Thank you for everything! My family had a beautiful stay.
10.0 / 10.0
This property was beautiful, clean, a great location and a must stay! We will certainly be returning to this property on our next trip! Kathy went out of her way to ensure we had a great stay and took care of the few minor issues we had immediately to great resolution. Excellent!
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice place
Well stocked kitchen
Great appliances
Overall topnotch
10.0 / 10.0
My husband and I stayed here with our Lab, my brother, and his spouse. We are all over 50 peeps. The fact this house has 2 master bedrooms was awesome for our stay! One is on the 1st floor and the other upstairs.
The house is roomy and has great amenities. We found everything to be in good working order. The kitchen was well stocked, but the pots and pans are pretty worn. I worry with nonstick surfaces when they are scratched up. There was plenty of sitting and dining room for us.
The only thing that was a bit difficult in staying here was the door code. In the past, we only had 4 digits to remember. This was a 7 digit code to remember. It was certainly not a deal breaker, by any stretch of the imagination.
We called upon the manager, Kathy to help us troubleshoot operating the air fryer oven. Altho, she was not able to figure it out for us, she was very responsive and kind in the process.
The best part of our stay for me is that every other Southern VRBO we have stayed in, we have encountered roaches!! Now I know it is expected in the South, but for us Northerners, it is unnerving to see them in the house. We had absolutely no roaches seen in the house! So lovely!!
Thank you to Kastle Keepers for a successful stay!
10.0 / 10.0
This was our second stay at Beach Retreat. Very nice gated area w/ a nice pool and a private beach. A couple of small issues arose and were quickly addressed by Kathy. We would gladly stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice, clean, and mins walk to the beach
10.0 / 10.0
We were very pleased with our stay. We loved the house. Kitchen was well stocked. The beds were very comfortable. We will definitely be interested in staying here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved it !!
10.0 / 10.0
Loved the property and location! Super easy to get to beach and pool. The Mermaid Cottage was so perfect! Accommodations for our 9 family members were roomy yet private. The home was well-equipped and beautifully decorated! We’ll return again!
10.0 / 10.0
Great location, private beach access was nice! The pool was really big. The house was clean and comfortable and felt like home. Property manager was the best, so helpful and kind!
10.0 / 10.0
Great time in miramar, everything was as advertised
10.0 / 10.0
The house, location and proximity to the beach were fantastic. We had two families with young children, and the set up was perfect. We greatly enjoyed our stay and hope to visit again
10.0 / 10.0
The place is exactly as described in the listing. Everything was great. Location is perfect so close to the beach! Only issue was slow wifi. It works but it buffers a lot/is unstable.
10.0 / 10.0
This is a great property. No issues. Great location. Close to the beach, great restaurants less than a mile away, very nice pool. 15 minutes from the downtown Destin. Hope to stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect place! Fantastic location! Great condition in the home! Felt like home!
10.0 / 10.0
Enjoyed our stay!
10.0 / 10.0
This was a great property for a family spring break getaway. The beach was easy access and never crowded. The walking path is steps away and provides access to the strip.
10.0 / 10.0
This standalone home is in a small, quiet development. That said, it just a couple of minutes from the beach. It is also steps from Gulf Shore Drive which allows for easy walking, riding, carting or driving to multiple restaurants. The rooms were spacious and well-appointed. The kitchen was well-equipped for cooking as desired. The upper level has a wraparound balcony which is a comfortable spot to find sun, shade and/or breezes…great for reading or napping! Each of the three bedrooms has its own bathroom.
10.0 / 10.0
Very Clean felt like home everything close by BEAUTIFUL!!! Place !!! Definitely recommend Has all your needs like a regular home A come back place for sure!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Quiet community. Convenient location to beach. Enjoyed the included beach set up. Well equipped kitchen. Other than a few minor plumbing issues, everything was great. Totally recommend .
10.0 / 10.0
This place is probably the nicest place we have ever rented. Short walk to the beach. We walked to eat every night, located in between Pompano Joe's and Captain Daves. Fully stocked kitchen made cooking easy also. We had a hiccup on checking in but Kathleen was very easy to work with and responded promptly everytime we had a question. Our kids loved the pool and the convience of the location to the house. Will stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
All was great and just as describe. No problems or issuses
10.0 / 10.0
Great access to the beach and restaurants. Not a far drive from the main Destin attractions. Overall we loved our stay and would come back. It was a great home with a convenient location.
10.0 / 10.0
This cottage was a wonderful getaway. The beach was very close! Pool was amazing! Everything you need!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great week! The location was perfect.. close to the pool and to the beach. We could not have expected any better.. It was Wonderful
5.0 / 10.0
Loved the house, location to beach, and the pool! Would definitely come back!!
10.0 / 10.0
First of all the communication from the property manager/owner is the best I have ever experienced from planning our trip through departure!
The mermaid cottage exceeded our expectations! It is clean, location is perfect to the pool and the beach! Close walking distance to Kenny Ds restaurant that we enjoyed twice!
Our daughter got engaged during our vacation and we just had a wonderful time celebrating the whole week and made wonderful memories and hope to return in the future!
10.0 / 10.0
Nice proximity to pool and beach.
10.0 / 10.0
Short walk to the beach and close to nearby restaurants. House was clean and the beds are comfortable. Loved our stay here!
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely home! We so enjoyed our stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous place to stay! Close to the beach and tons of restaurants! The house was better than advertised-clean, tall ceilings, tons of space! Best part was the wrap around balcony! My entire family (children to grandparents) had an awesome time and we plan on booking this place for our next visit!
10.0 / 10.0
My friend made arrangements and it was very easy for us to figure out when my friends couldn’t come.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved our time at the Mermaid Cottage. The house was located within a 3 minute walk to the beach and had a private entrance that lead you to chairs and umbrellas setup and ready to use. The house was super clean and had every amenity we needed. The wrap around porch on the top floor was amazing to sit out on and relax. It is completely enclosed so the dogs could enjoy too! There are 4 restaurants within a quick walk and all were delicious. We are looking forward to our return stay!
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed how close to the beach the cottage is. We loved the fact that the cottage has all the accommodations that you would use at home. Beautiful home, spacious rooms. We will be back again for another wonderful stay.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Miramar Beach?
The average price for a rental in Miramar Beach is £222 per night. This rental is £155 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Welcome to the Delightful Mermaid Cottage! FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Welcome to the Delightful Mermaid Cottage! FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct. Enjoy the water!
Is Welcome to the Delightful Mermaid Cottage! FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Welcome to the Delightful Mermaid Cottage! FREE Beach Serv. In Season Mar - Oct?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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