* Huge shaded porch and back yard, plus 2nd floor open sundeck
* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below
* Exclusive, gated community- Destiny East
* Community Pool, Hot tub, Clubhouse and Fitness center
* Tennis Courts, Basketball, Movie Theater, Grilling Area, and Playground
* Under a mile to Captain Dave’s and The Crab Trap
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
*This property is not available to adults under age 25. No Exceptions.*
*Wristbands are required and included in the $40 check in fee. *
*Golf Cart rentals require a $500 refundable deposit.*
*Pool and bathhouse on the south side are currently closed due to maintenance and repair. Please enjoy the other Clubhouse pool that is heated (seasonally)*
This charming 3BR/2.5BA home in Destiny East is situated a short walk or golf cart ride to beach access! Bonaire Retreat features a spacious open floor plan, a fully equipped kitchen with granite counter tops, a large, private porch, and gorgeous open sun deck off the master bedroom. The huge King master bedroom has an en suite bath with his and hers sinks, walk-in shower, and separate soaking tub. There is also bedroom with a queen bed, a bunk room with twin over full bed with a twin trundle, and a portable Queen bed in the master closet, sleeping a total of 8 guests comfortably. Enjoy the spectacular amenities just steps away at Club Destiny, take the golf cart to the beach, or chill on the serene back deck! You’ll have everything you need and more at Bonaire Retreat!
Gated, upscale Destiny East is a luxurious neighborhood with lush landscaping and an array of amenities. Club Destiny is where you'll find the huge seasonally heated community pool with waterfall. There is also another pool on Scenic 98 on Four Prong Lake to stop by on the way to the beach. You can also enjoy a game of tennis or pickleball on the two tennis courts, soak in the hot tub, let the kids burn some energy on the playground, duke it out on the basketball court or relax for a show in the clubhouse theater. You can't beat this central Destin location! Walk to Tuscany Italian Bistro or head towards the beach for great seafood at the Crab Trap or Captain Dave's on the Gulf.
*Though this property has sleeping accommodations for 10 guests, the maximum occupancy is 8*
The Bed Setup:
2nd Floor
Master Bedroom: King Bed
Master Bedroom: Portable Queen bed in closet
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed
Bunk Room: Twin over Full Bunkbed w/Twin Trundle
Area Attractions:
Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest! Destin Commons also has a mini-train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters and Bass Pro Shop.
All the excitement of Destin is just minutes away: choice of water-sports, golf, amusement parks, and outlet shopping. One glimpse of Destin beaches and you're hooked. It must be the wide, white beaches and the famous emerald waters. Not to mention the fabulous fishing, the world's most beautiful beaches, addictive seafood and the full array of activities for kids of all ages and more fun to be found in Destin.
Nearby are 6 miles of paved trails - perfect for both walking or biking. Pretty, unspoiled, Henderson Beach State Park is just down the road as well.
If you are near Miramar Beach, the snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Dolphin Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 685 feet straight out from the Miramar Regional Public Beach access (by Pompano Joe's), it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!
Air ConditioningCentral Air ConditioningCentral HeatingHangersHot WaterLaptop Friendly Work SpaceNice FurnishingsServing Bar off KitchenShampooSmoke DetectorWasherDryerIron and Ironing BoardJacuzzi TubGas FireplaceLinens ProvidedTowels ProvidedClothes WasherClothes DryerCombination Tub and ShowerDining RoomFull KitchenLiving RoomShowerCeiling Fans
Kitchen Equipment
Coffee MakerDishwasherRefrigeratorMicrowaveOvenStoveToasterGourmet KitchenCookware and Cooking Utensils
Other Amenities
Fire Extinguisher
Communications
Internet ConnectionWiFiFree Wifi
Entertainment
Cable or SatelliteTvMultiple TvsDVD Player
Included Items and Services
Essentials
Outside Amenities
Golf CartGrillPatio FurnitureTennis CourtsDeck or BalconyPatioGarageOn Street ParkingPrivate EntranceFree ParkingBalcony
Pool and Spa
Community PoolOutdoor PoolPoolHeated PoolHot TubJacuzzi or Hot Tub
Restrictions
No Pets AllowedNo Smoking
Community Facilities
Fitness Center
Suitability
Child FriendlyFamily Friendly
View and Location
Walk to Beach
Activities
Night LifeBeachcombingBoatingChurchesCinema or TheaterCyclingDeep Sea FishingHealth and Beauty SpaJet SkiingKayakingRestaurantsScuba Diving or SnorkelingShellingShoppingWater Sports
Availability
This date is not available for check-in.
The closest check-in date is February 11.
Location
30 Reviews
5.0
Stayed October 2023
5/5
"Family Vaca 2023 - Check In was easy process...9-4 and then stayed and checked out 9-8. Enjoyed the Destin area, the beaches and the home. Compfy beds. Well equipped and other then the stains on furniture and stools at the bar area, Nicely kept home. Close to nice seafood restaurants as well. Didn't use the Gulf cart this trip. Thought it was just the $500 refundable deposit. We're unaware of the $50 per day use. Didn't have that extra in our budget this time around. Perhaps next time we stay with Real Joy as well."
Stayed April 2023
5/5
"Destin vacay house - Very beautiful house. Just like the pics! Close to the beach & pool. Loved the golf cart!!"
Stayed March 2023
5/5
"Spring break - Very nice place. Great location. The kitchen was very well equipped with dishes and utensils. Plenty of room for family to lounge. The only thing I would say is couch needs a good scrubbing."
Stayed June 2022
5/5
"This house offers everything you need for a beach getaway!! Super convenient for families! We will be back!"
Stayed May 2022
5/5
"Beautiful vrbr - Loved this beautiful place . Even though there was a lot of going up and down stairs. We did have a problem with the roof leaking from the jacuzzi. We called and a workman came within an hour and checked it out"
Stayed May 2022
5/5
"Paradise - The location was great , privacy , and everything was top tier . We will definitely return if I could rate y’all a million stars I would Thank you for the great communication and stay (:"
Stayed April 2022
5/5
"I recommend everybody to go"
Stayed April 2022
5/5
"Everything was perfect. Being in a gated community allowed me to feel at ease with my kids. The pool and hot tub were great to have so close by. The golf cart made us have an extra activity each day! Place is huge! Everything was just great."
Stayed April 2022
5/5
"Destin Bonaire Retreat - Bonaire Retreat is a beautiful property in a great location. Easy access to the beach walking or using the golf cart that's included. The house was perfect for a family of four. Loved the open concept downstairs. Kitchen had everything necessary for cooking. Spent a lot of time at the basketball/tennis courts and walking the neighborhood. When I called about questions, etc. they were very receptive and helpful. Check in and check out was easy. Would recommend staying here and would stay here again."
Stayed November 2021
5/5
"We absolutely loved the community!! Beach is literally like 2 min away and near by stores."
Stayed November 2021
5/5
"Amazing and affordable - Great trip. Really enjoyed the house."
Stayed October 2021
5/5
"Absolutely wonderful! - Very clean and comfortable house. Plenty of room for our family of 6 including 3 children under 6. The golf cart makes the stay! It’s so convenient to just ride it the less than half mile to the beach and to the neighborhood pool."
Stayed September 2021
5/5
"Overall great experience. Would recommend this spot to others. - Cooked our own breakfast but the location was great. Quiet gated community was a plus and the golf cart made it so easy to get back and forth from the beach. Would definitely stay here again
One of the bedroom doors was hard to open but no biggie"
Stayed April 2021
5/5
"Clean house with a GREAT location. So close to the beach and pool. The golf cart was a wonderful bonus making it easy to go wherever we needed. My parents and kids all stayed with us and we all had plenty of room for the week. Kids had plenty of room to play inside and outside. All the bedrooms are on the second floor so keep that in mind when booking. Thanks for a great week!"
Stayed March 2021
5/5
"Great house. Quiet and clean neighborhood with a very nice private pool/hot tub, park, gym and tennis courts. The golf cart allowed us to access the beach and many restaurants with ease. Lots of beach chairs and toys are available for the kids too!"
Stayed September 2020
5/5
"These pics dint do justice to walking thru the front door and seeing just how spacious of a place this is. Also the pool didnt look that impressive in the photo, but when we got there it was twice the size i had expected plus hot tub. As long as there are no "karens" at the pool be prepared to have a good time."
Stayed September 2020
5/5
"Nice place"
Stayed August 2020
5/5
"I loved my stay in this house, it is much better than what is shown in the photos, the incredible location, I liked everything, I recommend it to future clients."
Stayed August 2020
5/5
"It was a pleasure staying here, I would definitely stay again!!! Great location close to everything"
Stayed July 2020
5/5
"Enjoyed our weekend stay in this beautiful beachside home! Super easy check-in/out process and the company was quick to respond. Extra grateful for the added cleanliness measures during this pandemic."
Stayed July 2020
5/5
"Everything was great! We loved this rental!"
Stayed June 2020
5/5
"Great location and amenities - Excellent location, loved having the golf cart. Home was clean and well taken care of. We will stay here again."
Stayed September 2019
5/5
"Lovely place.... people complained about the furniture in the living room which is now changed. Loved access to the golf cart, beach toys, chairs etc. with easy access to the beach"
Stayed August 2019
5/5
"It’s a great place overall, lots of space, the community is great, the golf cart was very useful and fun to use, it’s worth the money."
Stayed July 2019
5/5
"Great location and hassle free. - Fully stocked kitchen utensils and plenty of towels. Secured community and easy gate and door access to the home. The golf cart was a nice treat along with the beach toys. Overall it was an excellent house with only gripe of the air beds deflating after a couple hours. Would recommend."
Stayed July 2019
5/5
"Nice place. - We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again. The location was great. The golf cart and beach items were very convenient for the beach. My only complaint was that the queen bed in the spare room was very uncomfortable for 2 adults. Luckily there were some blow up mattresses."
Stayed June 2019
5/5
"Great home and community - Really enjoyed staying in this home. Upon arriving the downstairs AC wasn’t working. But real joy was good about getting it fixed as quickly as possible. Nice community pool, and having the golf cart was great!"
Stayed May 2019
5/5
"Thanks!"
Stayed September 2018
5/5
"Up scale living - Super nice place"
Stayed March 2018
5/5
"Very nice place, everything clean and as it is annoounced . - Calm and relaxing place. I will come back."
