Gated Family Luxury; steps to private beach, resort style pool & hot tub!
House in Destin, FL
12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 5 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this house rental
Welcome to Good Tides, your private beach retreat in the exclusive (and only) gated beachfront neighborhood in all of beautiful Destin!
100% FAMILY owned, loved, and operated - this 3 level... 4 bedroom, 3 full bathroom, and 2 half bathroom getaway with over 2,200 square feet of “beachy luxury” adds up to one perfectly spacious vacation getaway! Just 2 houses down from a "World's Top Beach," as voted on year after year after year, this family venture was named "Good Tides" by mirroring our family beliefs and outlook. We believe in adventure. We believe in the kindness and goodness in people. We believe in tuning our radios to "No Shoes Radio." And we believe in doing everything we can to make our guests feel as warm and welcome in our home as the bright Destin sunshine. From our family to yours: Come and stay!
You won't have to cross a single busy street during your entire vacation; just head 100 steps up the lazy private drive to your own beach boardwalk... and feel that baby powder sand under your feet. While you're at it, head either East or West down the beach to 2 of Destin's top rated beach restaurants. Leave those car keys in the dish!
Good Tides has all the space and luxury for up to 12 people to relax together, comfortably, and 3 parking spaces in the driveway. You are simply a short, 2 minute walk to your private sandy-white beach and the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico (never cross Scenic Highway 98, nor any busy street). Once on the sand, beach service makes things easy - you don’t even have to bring your own chairs or umbrella! You are also less than a 1 minute walk to your five-star resort with lounging, pool (heated during March for spring break, Thanksgiving, New Year's and Christmas), and hot tub. Whether you’re a beach enthusiast or planning your next family getaway, Good Tides is the perfect choice for your next vacation.
Relaxing inside Good Tides is easy. Your home offers updates throughout, including new living room and dining room furniture, new flat screen TVs (75" in the living room), and new vanities & countertops in all bathrooms! Brand new kitchen appliances were added in 2020 and a fresh coat of interior paint was applied in 2021. You can enjoy an open air dinner on the balcony, just off the kitchen, by grilling your "catch of the day" on our new 5-burner grill. Or, sit and relax with a book and cocktail on your upstairs balcony, 1 floor up, in the master bedroom. High speed internet, cable, and paid premium channels will ensure you and all of your guests are endlessly entertained.
The first floor features two guest bedrooms with queen sized beds, ceiling fans, and flat screen TVs. In addition to these guest bedrooms, the first floor offers one full bathroom, one half bathroom, a quiet patio, and a high efficiency washer and dryer - to ensure your beach towels are ready for your next trip out!
Next, take the stairs one level up to the main living area. No detail has been overlooked here! The fully equipped kitchen has everything you’ll need to feel right at home. With loads of countertop and cabinet space, cookware, dishware, and all major appliances, you’ll be able to create and serve your favorite family meals. The separate dining area seats eight at the table, comfortably, with additional seating for two at the custom breakfast bar. A full balcony off the kitchen houses a 5 burner grill for cooking out, plus room for 4 to enjoy dinner and drinks under Florida’s famous palm trees. The living room is the perfect place to gather and relax together. It features a cozy gas fireplace and brand new 75” flat screen TV. There is a newly updated half bath nearby, plus private wet bar; equipped with its very own wine chiller and mini fridge.
On the third level, you’ll find the oversized master retreat plus final guest bedroom. The master includes a flat screen TV, king size bed, oversized private balcony, and spa-like bathroom - with walk-in shower, double sinks, and soaking tub. The third-floor guest bedroom also has a flat screen TV and can accommodate up to six in comfort with two full beds and a set of twin bunk beds. A full bath and small private balcony complete the upstairs.
We would love to share our beach home with you and your family. We pride ourselves on making sure you have the time of your lives at Good Tides, a family loved and owned venture.
Bedding Summary (sleeps 12):
Master Bedroom: King Bed
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom: Two Full Beds and Twin Bunk Beds
Destiny by the Sea Information:
Destiny by the Sea is an exclusive private Gulf-front gated community offering exquisite homes in a coastal resort setting. Community amenities include clubhouse, community pool and hot tub, two private beach access points, and beach service rentals available in season. At this time, golf carts are not permitted for vacationers. However, Destiny by the Sea is within walking distance to many restaurants, shops and cafe's.
Destin Area Information:
Destin is well known as the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village largely because of its roots as a top fishing destination and quick access to the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Destin boasts the largest charter fishing fleet in the state of Florida. But, there is much more to Destin than charter fishing. Destin has evolved over the years to be a top beach vacation destination. Featuring sugar white sand beaches and emerald colored water, it is an absolutely beautiful area. The town itself offers many upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities. Much of the development of the area has been done with luxury lifestyles in mind. Destin also has one of the busiest private airports in the country. There are tons of things to do in Destin, water parks, water sports rentals, parasailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, power boating, sailing, fishing, tennis, shopping, or just plain relaxing on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.
*This property is NOT corporately owned. Two families own, run, and manage this sweet spot in paradise.. Good Tides.. to ensure you'll come back again and again!
***NOTE: Our family partners with Destin's premier home cleaning organization to ensure our home is as clean and sanitized as possible for your vacation. We chose this company specifically for their 1) attention to detail 2) 35-step home cleaning process for every clean after every guest stay 3) the character of the professionals running this local Destin business and 4) their incredible steps to double and triple-ensure an elite level sanitizing and cleaning to welcome you to our home. Please know the importance our family has placed on this process for you, our guest.***
100% FAMILY owned, loved, and operated - this 3 level... 4 bedroom, 3 full bathroom, and 2 half bathroom getaway with over 2,200 square feet of “beachy luxury” adds up to one perfectly spacious vacation getaway! Just 2 houses down from a "World's Top Beach," as voted on year after year after year, this family venture was named "Good Tides" by mirroring our family beliefs and outlook. We believe in adventure. We believe in the kindness and goodness in people. We believe in tuning our radios to "No Shoes Radio." And we believe in doing everything we can to make our guests feel as warm and welcome in our home as the bright Destin sunshine. From our family to yours: Come and stay!
You won't have to cross a single busy street during your entire vacation; just head 100 steps up the lazy private drive to your own beach boardwalk... and feel that baby powder sand under your feet. While you're at it, head either East or West down the beach to 2 of Destin's top rated beach restaurants. Leave those car keys in the dish!
Good Tides has all the space and luxury for up to 12 people to relax together, comfortably, and 3 parking spaces in the driveway. You are simply a short, 2 minute walk to your private sandy-white beach and the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico (never cross Scenic Highway 98, nor any busy street). Once on the sand, beach service makes things easy - you don’t even have to bring your own chairs or umbrella! You are also less than a 1 minute walk to your five-star resort with lounging, pool (heated during March for spring break, Thanksgiving, New Year's and Christmas), and hot tub. Whether you’re a beach enthusiast or planning your next family getaway, Good Tides is the perfect choice for your next vacation.
Relaxing inside Good Tides is easy. Your home offers updates throughout, including new living room and dining room furniture, new flat screen TVs (75" in the living room), and new vanities & countertops in all bathrooms! Brand new kitchen appliances were added in 2020 and a fresh coat of interior paint was applied in 2021. You can enjoy an open air dinner on the balcony, just off the kitchen, by grilling your "catch of the day" on our new 5-burner grill. Or, sit and relax with a book and cocktail on your upstairs balcony, 1 floor up, in the master bedroom. High speed internet, cable, and paid premium channels will ensure you and all of your guests are endlessly entertained.
The first floor features two guest bedrooms with queen sized beds, ceiling fans, and flat screen TVs. In addition to these guest bedrooms, the first floor offers one full bathroom, one half bathroom, a quiet patio, and a high efficiency washer and dryer - to ensure your beach towels are ready for your next trip out!
Next, take the stairs one level up to the main living area. No detail has been overlooked here! The fully equipped kitchen has everything you’ll need to feel right at home. With loads of countertop and cabinet space, cookware, dishware, and all major appliances, you’ll be able to create and serve your favorite family meals. The separate dining area seats eight at the table, comfortably, with additional seating for two at the custom breakfast bar. A full balcony off the kitchen houses a 5 burner grill for cooking out, plus room for 4 to enjoy dinner and drinks under Florida’s famous palm trees. The living room is the perfect place to gather and relax together. It features a cozy gas fireplace and brand new 75” flat screen TV. There is a newly updated half bath nearby, plus private wet bar; equipped with its very own wine chiller and mini fridge.
On the third level, you’ll find the oversized master retreat plus final guest bedroom. The master includes a flat screen TV, king size bed, oversized private balcony, and spa-like bathroom - with walk-in shower, double sinks, and soaking tub. The third-floor guest bedroom also has a flat screen TV and can accommodate up to six in comfort with two full beds and a set of twin bunk beds. A full bath and small private balcony complete the upstairs.
We would love to share our beach home with you and your family. We pride ourselves on making sure you have the time of your lives at Good Tides, a family loved and owned venture.
Bedding Summary (sleeps 12):
Master Bedroom: King Bed
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom: Two Full Beds and Twin Bunk Beds
Destiny by the Sea Information:
Destiny by the Sea is an exclusive private Gulf-front gated community offering exquisite homes in a coastal resort setting. Community amenities include clubhouse, community pool and hot tub, two private beach access points, and beach service rentals available in season. At this time, golf carts are not permitted for vacationers. However, Destiny by the Sea is within walking distance to many restaurants, shops and cafe's.
Destin Area Information:
Destin is well known as the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village largely because of its roots as a top fishing destination and quick access to the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Destin boasts the largest charter fishing fleet in the state of Florida. But, there is much more to Destin than charter fishing. Destin has evolved over the years to be a top beach vacation destination. Featuring sugar white sand beaches and emerald colored water, it is an absolutely beautiful area. The town itself offers many upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities. Much of the development of the area has been done with luxury lifestyles in mind. Destin also has one of the busiest private airports in the country. There are tons of things to do in Destin, water parks, water sports rentals, parasailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, power boating, sailing, fishing, tennis, shopping, or just plain relaxing on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.
*This property is NOT corporately owned. Two families own, run, and manage this sweet spot in paradise.. Good Tides.. to ensure you'll come back again and again!
***NOTE: Our family partners with Destin's premier home cleaning organization to ensure our home is as clean and sanitized as possible for your vacation. We chose this company specifically for their 1) attention to detail 2) 35-step home cleaning process for every clean after every guest stay 3) the character of the professionals running this local Destin business and 4) their incredible steps to double and triple-ensure an elite level sanitizing and cleaning to welcome you to our home. Please know the importance our family has placed on this process for you, our guest.***
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Family friendly
Map of Destin, FL
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Reviews
5.0
Our family has been coming to Destin for vacation for over 20 years and this condo was perfect! Close to the pool and beach and convenient to everything you could want to do! We had a wonderful time!
5.0
We are a group of 10, grandparents, parents and 4 grandchildren. The beach and pool are a short walk. Home was clean and comfortable. The only suggestion have is more seating in the family room. It sleeps 12 comfortably but seating for family time in the evening is limited.
5.0
We absolutely love this private beach- so peaceful with beautiful water and soft sand. Great neighborhood in a gated community. House was a short walk to the beach entrance and no busy road to cross!
5.0
We loved the house and location! It was so easy to get to the pool and beach. The host was easy to communicate with and was extremely helpful when it came to planning our stay. We would love to come back and I would recommend this house to my family and friends.
5.0
We had a wonderful stay and loved Destiny by the Sea. We contacted the property owner via email and text about there being only 6 bracelets when we arrived and never received a response.
4.0
Just the right space for our family of 10. Close to the beach etc.
5.0
This house has everything a family needs for a great beach stay. The children loved the bunk beds. The grandparents loved the first floor suite. The house is comfy and a great place to gather.
5.0
Home was well supplied with what we needed to cook for ourselves and how the bedrooms were arranged. Great to have bathrooms for each sleeping areas plus on the main floor. We loved the block and 1/2 off the beach and 30 second walk to the swimming pool. We were grandparents with our 2 daughters, their spouses and their 3 children each all 6 and under. We would definitely stay here again.
4.0
Cleaning crew missed a few things prior to our stay, but i would not fault the owners of the property. Everything described in the property was accurate. Listing indicated there were more wristbands than were actually on-site, but still enough for all guests.
5.0
Drove down from Hilton Head for Thanksgiving and had family meet us. would do it again thanks
5.0
My friends and I stayed for the weekend here and it was beyond great! The house wasn’t far from the beach and was such an easy walk. We ended up flying to Destin early and I had messaged Jon about an early check in time and he allowed us to check in a few hours early with no problem! Everything was clean and we had an super simple check out process. I would definitely stay at Good Tides again!
4.0
The property was as nice as advertised. The stay was great.
James R.
5.0
Such a great stay in Destin with family/friends! East check in, the house was great to accommodate our big group of 11. There was an issue with the main floor AC but was resolved quickly. Jon was very quick to respond to any questions which was very helpful! The beach is right around the corner and the pool was relaxing and clean. Many chairs and floats for us to use as well, we rented an umbrella at the beach! We all want to come back to Destin again
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed most everything about this property, the neighborhood, and easy access to the water. An initial hiccup on the first night was quickly resolved by the property owners and we ended up having a great week. Will look to book again in the future.
5.0
Good Tides is an awesome property. Terrific value for the money. We loved the location (short walk to the beach and pool; close to the entrance; easy access). House was comfy and warm; just the right size. Very clean when we arrived. Checking in and out was a breeze. The only minor complaint is that it would have been nice to have a place to gather outside in the evenings at the house. But that was a small matter. We’d come back in a heartbeat!
5.0
Great house just a short walk from the beach. A+
5.0
The property was in a good location and the owners were great to work with. We would definitely stay here again! Our family of 10 had a great time! Thank You GoodTides family!
5.0
We were totally satisfied with the stay at Good Tides! It fit the needs of all the kids and adults. Heated pool was especially great as it was a bit chilly! We appreciated the baby items and pool toys and wagon thst were available. Thanks for the fun place to stay!!!
4.0
Overall, a nice unit- could use some attention_ upstairs guest indicated there is mold in master shower -when we checked in there was no toilet paper in two of the bathrooms and no spare in the others- good furnishings in kitchen- did not contact property manager but gave that a 5 star because we were given entry info well in advance of stay dates
5.0
House was in a fantastic location and the owners were responsive and warm. Short walk to private beach and short drive to anything you need. Would definitely stay again.
5.0
House was very clean and accommodating. Owner was very quick to respond and more than helpful. All amenities worked great. Easy walk to the beach. Our only issue was that there was no handicapped access to the beach for our wheelchair bound son. There is handicap access within quarter mile either direction from the house. We were informed after our arrival and apologies were made for that to our satisfactory. Overall we are very happy with our stay and highly recommend this home and area.
5.0
Jon, property owner was quick to respond with answers, and the location was absolutely gorgeous! The beach was a short walk and was pristine and beautiful, I recommend the umbrella and chair rental if playing there all day. We also enjoyed the pool, an even shorter walk than the beach.
5.0
We had a lovely visit with the family at Good Tides. The owners were accommodating and available when needed. The house was perfect and so close to the beach. We will definitely come back. It was a needed and fantastic vacation! Thanks again!
Jennie and Todd!
5.0
Loved everything about this house!! Perfect location and had everything we needed!
An awesome home to stay with the family!
5.0
Great Vacation!
The layout of the house is great for families. We had plenty of space for the 8 adults and 3 children in our group. The owners provide plenty of towels both bath and beach and a full size washer and dryer that you can use to have them ready for your next use.
The kitchen has plenty of pots and pans, dishes and silverware which we used for several of our meals.
The house is very close to the beach and was not difficult to access even with the three small children we had in our group. The garage had a wide variety of beach and pool toys available for use so you don’t even have to bring those things with you.
We enjoyed our vacation and appreciate the hospitality of the home owners.
5.0
The Best!
We had an awesome experience at Good Tides - the gated neighborhood, short walk to the beach, and nice pool were even better than we expected - and we had quick responses from the host when we had any questions during booking or while were on the property. The house was a great fit for our large and active family!
5.0
Great Location!
The five minute walk to the private beach or pool, the quietness of the gated community, the easy drive to restaurants and shopping, make this an ideal location for a family vacation. We ate most of our meals in the house and the kitchen was well equipped with coffee, dishes and plenty of cookware. The house was clean, well furnished and having 4 bathrooms and 5 TV's made it perfect for our group of adults and teenagers since everyone had their own space.
There were some minor maintenance issues, but I contacted Jon, the owner, and he was immediately responsive and got someone there pronto so that our vacation was uninterrupted and checked back with me to make sure everything was taken care of. Thank you, Jon!
5.0
Beautiful house and just a short walk to the beach. Family of 8 stayed here comfortably.
Great time and Jon was always very responsive to any questions. Highly recommend!
5.0
Beach Stay
We really enjoyed our time at Good Tides! The neighborhood is beautiful, and the walk to the beach is short and easy, especially with the included wagon! The property itself was perfect for our family of 7 and even had plenty of room for more guests! There was a small issue regarding the dryer that popped up, but the host was quick to respond and provided great customer service to correct the issue. Overall, this was a beautiful home with many wonderful amenities and we would love to return with our family in the future. Thanks again!
5.0
Beautiful Neighborhood and Perfect Location
We really enjoyed our spring break at Good Tides. The house is in a beautiful, quiet, and safe neighborhood. We loved the close walk to the awesome private beach and the pool. The house was perfect for our two families. We had everything we needed and we had never had to reach out to the owners for any reason. We had plenty of room in this beautiful home with it's comfy beds. We especially like the small decks where we spend a lot of time when we were not on the beach. We rented chairs and umbrellas from the beach service. It was so nice to walk off the beach not having to carry all that load. Lastly, the house is within walking distance of 2 great restaurants that we really enjoyed. We really had a most wonderful, peaceful, and relaxing vacation at Good Tides! We hope to come back again in the future! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
5.0
Pleasant dreams
This home lived up to it’s hype. Great location. Great amenities.
5.0
Great location
The house was nice and clean and was in a great location! It was just a short walk to the beach and community pool.
5.0
Loved it!
Wonderful vacation property! Well equipped and very clean. We loved this roomy and cozy respite so close to the beach!
5.0
Best stay in Destin
We loved our stay at Good Tides, the property was perfect, extremely comfortable and clean! This was the perfect location for the beach and everything we wanted to do in Destin. The owner was very easy to work with and very quick to respond! We will definitely be staying at Good Tides again!
5.0
Great Stay at Good Vibes
We loved our stay at Good Tides! We had a group of 7 stay here and it was the perfect size for us.
We appreciated the stocked kitchen. We cooked breakfast and lunch most days and had all the supplies we needed to make our meals. The HUGE television in the living room was awesome! It was super high quality and enjoyable to watch. The living room furniture was super comfortable, though the ladies thought a sectional would make more sense in that room as it would seat a lot more people. The dining room table and family room table were great for game nights.
Of course, you don’t go to Destin to stay in a house all day…you go for the beach! That’s where Good Tides truly shines above other rental options in the area. We were a short walk away from a private beach. It was paradise! We loved that the owners left things like a wagon, beach chairs, and boogie boards in the garage for us to use on the beach. The walk from the house to the sandy shores of the private beach was 5 minutes at most. The atmosphere of the beach was very calm, relaxed, and respectful. We didn’t have to deal with crowds or any rowdy groups.
The complex, Destiny by the Sea, was lovely. We appreciated the secure, gated community and enjoyed being so close to many local restaurants. We had a great time at Kenny D’s and Pompeo Joe’s. Another great option is Camille’s at Crystal Beach. Great sushi and steaks served there. Then we were a short 15-20 minute drive to the Destin Harbor Boardwalk and its many attractions. We had a great dinner at Harbor Tavern while on the boardwalk. Their Mediterranean bowls and burgers were a hit! When the rain hit we ran to the Silver Sands Premium Outlet Mall, which was a 10 minute drive.
The Good Tides team had A+ communication all through out the rental process. They were very quick to answer all questions.
Overall, our family had an excellent vacation and truly enjoyed our time here at Good Tides in Destin.
5.0
Christmas At the Beach 202-
What a great time at Good Tides! Communicating with the owners was great! The property was as described. Plenty of room to be together but also apart for multiple families. With a short walk to the beach and plenty of toys, chairs and towels to have a great time! Well stocked kitchen for cooking and grill right outside! This is our second time staying at Destiny by the Sea neighborhood and it never disappoints! The security guards are fun to talk to and always helpful!
The bar off the kitchen was an added bonus and kept the drinks cold!
Thank you Good Tides team for making our Christmas vacation a memorable one!
5.0
Great time!
Had a really good stay! Everything was just as we hoped! Easy to access, great little gated community! Can’t wait to go back!
5.0
Very nice, easy walk to beach, and safe neighborhood
Very easy process. Great response time. Easy check-in and check-out process
4.0
Destin 2021
Great location, close to Pool and short walk to beach. New construction next door that website shows a vacant lot I wasn't aware of. Other than that and all the rain off the hurricane, GREAT place and good vacation.
4.0
Great stay
This property was awesome. Private beach was great for access and low crowd. The house is super close to the beach making it a quick walk. Owners left tons of toys and beach stuff. Great spot!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Destin?
The average price for a rental in Destin is R 6,033 per night. This rental is R 168 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gated Family Luxury; steps to private beach, resort style pool & hot tub!. 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 Gated Family Luxury; steps to private beach, resort style pool & hot tub!. Enjoy the water!
Is Gated Family Luxury; steps to private beach, resort style pool & hot tub! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Gated Family Luxury; steps to private beach, resort style pool & hot tub!?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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