Views! Oceanfront Pool, Fire Pit | Navigators Nest

Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
4.7
Outstanding(38 Reviews)

House in Destin, FL

30 guests · 9 bedrooms · 6 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 house rental

Summary:
Navigators Nest | 6 Boat Slips | Waterfront Pool | Views!! | Game Room | 3 Kitchens

Navigators Nest, Home Features:
• 9 Bedroom, 6 Bath - Available for up to 30 Guests!
• Offers 3 Full Gourmet Chefs Kitchens!
• Includes 6 Boat Slips (Min. of 2 Anytime)
• Waterfront View Pool & Tabletop Fire Pit Seating
• Pool Table & Air Hockey Table
• Free WiFi, Smart TVs Throughout

*Winter "Snowbird" rates available. Message for priority pricing.
*Available for events, fee applies.
*Pool Heated by request, fee applies.
*Pet Friendly, fee applies per pet.

Please SEE: Other Things to Note

For Area Details, Please SEE: Where You'll Be (Located under the map!)

The Space:
Welcome to Navigators Nest!

This is a brand newly remodeled, redecorated, furnished waterfront home directly on the Destin Harbor with additional gulf views is the incredible family vacation home you've been searching for! It is absolutely fresh and stunning in the way it feels as a beach style vacation home. A truly custom designed estate with gorgeous features and superior amenities to anything you'll find in Destin. This home has one of the most unique features of any Holiday Isle home. From almost every interior room or porch of this home, our guests have seemingly endless water views of the Destin Harbor, or the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. When the weather doesn't hold up enjoy brand new 4k UHD Smart TV's in every room of the house and an amazing game room! The kids won't want to leave this custom build Pirates of the Caribbean themed bunk room!

This luxurious beach vacation home is rich with architecture in its exterior design and flow. The interior styling, design, and layout is very open and airy, and it makes visiting and entertaining with a large group incredibly easy and enjoyable with all of the open space and plentiful daylight streaming in. The majestic decks and patio setup directly on the Destin Harbor invite memories made and stories to tell your friends and family for generations to come! Experience a plethora of comfortable and luxury seating outside where you can relax while feeling the calming salt air of the gulf breezes that surround you at Navigators Nest.

This gracious home rests upon a private estate sized lot with beautiful resort-like landscaping. This includes lush and mature palm trees and other seasonal flowers. This well-appointed vacation home has a Beautiful Salt Water Pool with a large adjacent deck area, which gives our guests the option to recreate right here in relaxed luxury. Included are up to 6 boat slips (2 davits) that are reservable at no cost upon booking. You will have at minium 2 slips at anytime and up to 6 as availability permits. Leave the cars in the driveway because you can take the water taxi from your private dock across to the Harborwalk Village and enjoy the freshest seafood, fun local bars, gourmet style southern food trucks, rock climbing, zip lines, world famous AJ's Oyster House and endless entertainment for children and adults alike!

This homes is newly designed with 3 split level living options. That means 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms per section, privatized from the other areas (2 King Rooms and 1 Bunk room per section). 3 full gourmet chefs kitchens, 3 living rooms, 3 full sized laundry rooms and extra drink cooler and industrial ice machines are located throughout. Enjoy congregating together or having your own private space if you need it. Truly every option is available for your vacation experience here with nothing left out!

***We do have snowbird rates for the winter so please send a message for priority pricing***

Home Layout: 

First Floor:
King Suite with Bathroom 
King Suite with Bathroom 
Pirate Themed Bunk Room 4 Queen & 2 Twin
Kitchen \ Living Room \ Dining Room
Game Room with TV and seating
Private Salt Water Pool and Deck
Covered under-deck Gathering Area
Boat Dock with up to 6 slips

Second Floor West: 
King Suite with Bathroom 
King Suite with Bathroom 
Bunk Bedroom 2 Queen & 1 Twin 
Kitchen \ Living Room \ Dining Room
Large outdoor Waterfront Deck

Second Floor East: 
King Suite with Bathroom 
King Suite with Bathroom 
Bunk Bedroom 2 Queen & 1 Twin 
Kitchen \ Living Room \ Dining Room
Large Outdoor Waterfront Deck

*Check In – 4PM (Central) 
*Check Out – 10AM (Central) 

Rent in combination with Castaway Castle, Admirals Palace, Captains Quarters or Sun Kissed for larger events and families! 

HOME IS PERFECT FOR: 
- Reunions 
- Corporate Functions 
- Multiple Family Gatherings 
- Travelers That Demand The Finest Quality and Personal Service In Their Properties

Guest Access:
We offer convenient door codes for self-check-in. 850 Vacations by Portoro uses convenient keyless entry for self check-in, details provided 2 weeks (or less) prior to arrival by email and text message.

• Early check-ins or late check-outs: If the property happens to be ready earlier than the standard 4 pm check-in time on the day of your arrival, in most cases an early arrival option may be available when confirmed with the main office. Late check-outs must be confirmed with main office staff prior to the date of departure.

Rent in combination with Captains Quarters, Castaway Castle, Navigators Nest or Sun Kissed for larger families!

Available for Events (See Other Things to Note for fees/terms.)
- Weddings
- Reunions
- Corporate Functions
- Multiple Family Gatherings

The Neighborhood:
Known for its Gulf of Mexico beaches and many golf courses, as well as the Destin Harbor Boardwalk, Destin is located in northwest Florida, or the Panhandle. Destin is known as the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village." From fishing, beaches and water sports to golf, theme parks and aquariums. There's something for everyone to have an amazing vacation experience!

Things to See:
• Local Experiences: Destin History & Fishing Museum, Gator Beach - The World's Greatest Alligator Park, IntraCoastal Experience, Mobile Sports Banana Boat Rides
• Local Restaurants & Shopping
- Restaurants: Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House, Boathouse Oyster Bar, The Harbor Tavern, The Back Porch, Bric à Brac
- Shops: Destin Commons, Shoreline Village Mall, Shoppes at Paradise Isle, Crystal Beach Plaza & more!

Annual Festivals & Events:
• Destin Fishing Rodeo
• Destin Seafood Festival
• Baytowne Beer Festival (Known as the "Best Beer Fest on the Emerald Coast")
• Harbor Destin Boat Parade
• 30A Songwriters Festival
• Sandestin Gumbo Festival
• Mardi Gras Dog Parade
• Fat Tuesday Baytowne Bash Parade
• Sandestin Triathlon
• Baytowne Wharf Art Walk
• Bloody Mary Festival at The Market Shops at Sandestin

We provide a full list of Things to Do & See and local Restaurants & Shops to experience for our guests including in a personalized Guest Manual in your check-in details provided prior to your stay!

Okaloosa County (Destin, FL) Short-Term Rental Registration No. #STR-018564-2024; STR-018566-2024; STR-018567-2024

Getting Around:
You'll find that Downtown Destin is easily walkable with access to dining, shopping, and nightlife entertainment. Guests have access to 13 beaches in the region! Bikes/Cycling or taking public transportation are alternate options. While you may be traveling by your/rental vehicle, if you need additional transportation or nearest airport information, we have you covered!

Traveling to/around Destin, Florida:
• Fort Walton Beach Greyhound Station (8 miles west of Destin)
• Emerald Coast Rider (EC Rider)
• Taxi Cabs [i.e., Destin Sunrise Taxi, City Cab Destin, 654Taxi]
• Uber, Lyft
• Bike/Cycling [Rentals: Coastal Cruisers, Fun Pug Bike Rentals, Rent Gear Here, Sweet Escape Rentals, Telluride Sports]

Airports:
• Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) [8 miles north-northwest of downtown Destin]
• Pensacola International Airport (PNS) [60 miles west of Destin]
• Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) [50 miles east of Destin]

Popular Landmarks:
• Destin Harbor Boardwalk
• Indian Temple Mound Museum
• The Wesley House at Eden Gardens State Park
• Civil War Exhibits

Interaction with Guests:
Our goal is that your vacation exceed your expectations. 850 Vacations by Portoro communicates via email and phone. After a booking is confirmed, rental agreement will be emailed to the guest for e-signature. Check-in instructions are sent by email and text message 14 days (or less) prior to arrival date. We offer convenient keyless entry for self-check in. We do typically check in with guests by text 1-2 times during their stays to ensure a 5-star experience and remain available for any questions. We are available to guests 24/7 for any inquiries.

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden

Map of Destin, FL

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Reviews

4.7
Outstanding(38 Reviews)
3.0
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Aug 2024
Over all we had a great time. When I arrived I made sure to take pictures of outside conditions of the home as the backyard was not cleaned at all. Chairs scattered everywhere and poop on couches. They did come right away to clean poop off and blow away some dirt but felt it should have been tiptop shape especially for the price we paid to stay there. One of the room tubs had black stuff in the jets and hair on shower walls. Over all it was a great home though and nicely decorated. Beach was not far at all. We left tons of toys and a tent for the next family to enjoy!
5.0
May 2024
Very comfortable and nice logistics for entire family 18of us. We had a blast.
5.0
Dec 2023
The property was beautiful, well maintained, and the communication from the agent were amazing! Amazing! Place is absolutely gorgeous, and if I get the chance, I will absolutely rent there again! A family reunion or a wedding or group getaway!
2.0
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Sep 2023
We love to travel a lot to Destin and spend the weekend with family, especially during summer season, since we are 2 hours away. This house is advertised wrong as an mansion and look luxury , BUT IS NOT A LUXURY O MANSION HOME , the online photos are spectacular and descriptions OMG Excellent but unfortunately NOT ACCURATE AT ALL ! … This house is for a large group of 30 people, unfortunately we didn’t read well that they accept up to 30 people, so it’s worth money for a large group. But we were two families of 7 adults 4 children, so we always look for a comfortable home that has enough bedrooms, that way we have plenty of space and feeling like a home. THE HOUSE WAS SEMI CLEAN, we found a dirty trash can downstair with liquid apparently sauce, dirty floor, terrible smell , all the rooms upstairs they really need to change their carpet, I don’t recommend this place for any Kids , we take our kids and they got sick due grand amount of dust. ALSO, we found dead roaches laying around. The bed linens did seem clean enough and towels were plentiful. The kitchen is not well equipped. Part of the family departured right the next Day and the other the following day, we were so upset, and we mention to the manager about the cleaning, and she said that I should report it at the check in, nobody want to let any people in the house while you there it, this is so uncomfortable. Any house needs to be ready at the moment of you enter. INTERNET DID NOT WORK, we did not report it, they t
1.0
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Jul 2023
Property was filthy and advertised as wheelchair accessbile. It IS NOT
5.0
May 2023
We had 5 families with 22 total people. Everyone had room to hang out & each person had their own bed! Wonderful house just steps away from the beach!
5.0
Dec 2022
The Nest was well worth it for a short weekend getaway with family. Comfortable accommodations for all to get the rest needed after staying up late. The fire pit, boat dock, pool, lanai furniture, etc...was fantastic. May have to do this again in warmer weather conditions. Great place.
2.0
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Nov 2022
The online photos are beautiful and the descriptions excellent….but unfortunately not accurate. 1 hr before arriving we are told there are no trailers of any kind allowed in driveway. We have a very small speciality trailer which was filled with supplies for a week’s stay with 23 family members. We drove 2000 miles for this reunion. The property was surface semi clean. There were dead and living cockroaches (Palmetto Bugs as we were told). We killed them on counters, on floors and just about everywhere. The downstairs kitchen counter was so sticky we had to cover it to prep food. Was told it is always like this. The property manager did send a cleaning crew when I let him know about the dirty floors and dead roaches laying around. The bed linens did seem clean enough and towels were plentiful. The day before we were to use the grill we uncovered it and found there was no propane bottle. The prop manager insisted it was there and he had checked it himself. I sent photos. He kept insisting it had been there as if we had stolen it. Several hours later he brought out 2 bottles and left them on patio. While we enjoyed the fun with our family, all were less than pleased with the property. The photos on line and descriptions are deceiving. There is no mention that the upstairs is only accessible by outside stairs and no way to connect with the group unless going outside and down the stairs. After check out the prop manager texted and said we had left pillows and also that there was a missing griddle top from the stove top upstairs. Well, it was never there but my son found it on top of the downstairs refrigerator the day before we left. It felt like we were again being accused of taking something. So I suppose this review will not be published but hopefully management will take care of these issues. We were told several times that the property would get a deep clean during off season…well great but what about us?

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Destin?

The average price for a rental in Destin is £259 per night. This rental is £872 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Views! Oceanfront Pool, Fire Pit | Navigators Nest. 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 Views! Oceanfront Pool, Fire Pit | Navigators Nest. Enjoy the water!

Is Views! Oceanfront Pool, Fire Pit | Navigators Nest pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Views! Oceanfront Pool, Fire Pit | Navigators Nest?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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