Huge Destiny By The Sea Home with Pool and Hot Tub

Incredible luxury home located in the exclusive, gated Gulf-front neighborhood in the gated secure community of Destiny by the Sea. This community has one of the largest stretches of private beach there is on the Emerald Coast! Please SEE: Other Things to Note For Area Details, Please SEE: The Neighborhood & Getting Around *Pool Heated by request, fee applies. *This is a no pet/animal home. The space Coastal Castle, Home Features: • 5 Bedroom, 5.5 Bath - Available for up to 16 Guests! • 24-Hr Security in Gated Community • In-Home Elevator, 3-Story Home • Stainless Steel Professional Grade Appliances • Free WiFi, Community Pool *Winter "Snowbird" rates available. Message for priority pricing. *Available for events, fee applies. Welcome to Coastal Castle, an extraordinary luxury vacation rental located in the exclusive gated community of Destiny By The Sea in Destin, Florida. This 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom, 3-story home offers 4,500 square feet of beautifully designed living space, making it the perfect choice for families or groups. Recently renovated inside and out, this home combines modern elegance with thoughtful functionality. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be captivated by the home’s prime corner lot location, offering enhanced privacy and stunning Gulf views from every level. The first floor features two bedrooms, including a Queen Suite and a Queen-over-Queen Bunk Bedroom, both with private baths. A cozy sitting area with a Queen Sofabed provides additional common space for guests to relax. The first-floor laundry room, with ample counter and storage space, is conveniently accessible for post-beach cleanups. For effortless movement between floors, the home is equipped with a residential elevator. On the second floor, you’ll find a spacious King Master Suite, an open-concept great room, and a gourmet kitchen that is truly a chef’s dream. The kitchen is highlighted by a large 9-seat island with white marbled quartz countertops, professional-grade stainless steel appliances, and custom cabinetry with intricate crown molding details. The living and dining areas flow seamlessly, creating a welcoming space for gathering and entertaining. The third floor is home to two Gulf-facing King Master Suites, each offering private sitting areas, luxurious bathrooms, and access to wraparound balconies with breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico. An additional laundry room and a breakfast kitchen with a sink, microwave, and mini-fridge add convenience to this floor. The master bathrooms are designed with indulgence in mind, featuring double vanities, walk-in showers, and spa-like finishes. The outdoor spaces of Coastal Castle are equally impressive. The private heated pool includes a jacuzzi-style spa with a waterfall feature, making it the perfect spot to unwind. The outdoor kitchen, equipped with a stainless steel gas range, and the covered patios provide a seamless transition from indoor to outdoor living. Additionally, the home is located just steps away from one of Destiny By The Sea’s private beach access points, allowing guests to enjoy the pristine Emerald Coast without the crowds. Destiny By The Sea is renowned for its world-class amenities, including 24-hour gated security, a heated community pool, hot tub, and clubhouse. The private deeded beach access ensures an exclusive waterfront experience, while the community’s ideal location along Scenic Highway 98 provides easy access to Destin’s best shopping, dining, and attractions. Guests can explore the area by bike, adding to the charm of this coastal destination. Coastal Castle offers everything you need for a luxurious and unforgettable stay. Book your stay at Coastal Castle today and discover why this home is one of the premier properties in Destiny By The Sea. From its elegant design and thoughtful amenities to its unbeatable location, every detail has been carefully considered to create the ultimate vacation experience. Please Note: - The gas fireplace is not operational or available to guests. - Pool heat is seasonal and only available for request October - May. Nightly fee applies. Guest access We offer convenient door codes for self-check-in. 850 Vacation Rentals 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. Available for Events (See Other Things to Note for fees/terms.) - Weddings - Reunions - Corporate Functions - Multiple Family Gatherings Golf Cart (Low Speed Vehicle, "LSV") Prohibited - Unfortunately per the HOA, no golf carts / Low Speed Vehicles are allowed on the premises. Other things to note Please pay close attention to following the house rules. Non compliance could result in sizable fines. - All guests staying at an 850 Vacation Rentals by Portoro (Portoro Homes) are required to sign (esignature) a rental agreement and complete identity registration. - Age restrictions apply. Reservation holder must be 25 years of age. - All guests must be included on the guest list and not exceed the maximum number stated on the listing. - Upon arrival, we aim to ensure your safety, proper access to the home, and guest features. ALL guests are required to read the house manual upon arrival. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to 850 Vacation Rentals by Portoro. - Known damages incurred during your stay must be reported to the property manager immediately. - Before check in, we will send you detailed directions to ensure a seamless arrival. - Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. Check-out time is 10:00 a.m. - We cannot guarantee early check ins or late checkouts. When it is possible to check in early or check out late, there will be a fee for anything outside of a one hour window within our standard times. If your need for an early check in or late check out is great, your best option is to book an additional night. - Parking: Information about parking will be noted in the check-in instructions received by the Guest prior to arrival. - Some homes have cameras for external monitoring only. - HOTEL TAX COLLECTION: In the State of Florida and in Walton, Okaloosa, and Bay Counties, all hotel and vacation rental hosts are required to collect hotel tax. We collect these taxes within the booking transaction. - This is a No Smoking property. Penalty fees for violations will apply and you may be asked to vacate the premises with no refund at the discretion of the Host. - This is a No Pets property. A daily rate fee of $150.00 will apply for violations and you may be asked to vacate the premises with no refund at the discretion of the Host. - Golf Cart (Low Speed Vehicle, "LSV") Prohibited Unfortunately per the HOA, no golf carts / Low Speed Vehicles are allowed on the premises. *Service Animals: 850 Vacation Rentals by Portoro is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to protect the rights of guests with disabilities to bring service animals (excludes emotional support animals) under the terms of The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need a service animal to ease the symptoms of a disability (as defined under the above Acts), and have the Animal/Pet Fee waived, submit a request in writing to 850 Vacation Rentals by Portoro and include whether or not the service animal is required because of a disability as well as what work or task the service animal has been trained to perform. Any unauthorized animals/pets at the property will result in a $150.00 per day / per animal/pet fee, and may result in your reservation being canceled, and you may be required to vacate from the Property. - Pool Heat Guidelines and Fee Some homes offer pools/hot tubs. There is no guard around the water features when available. Use at your own risk. - If the Property includes an on-site pool that offers optional heating, you may request that the pool be heated for the duration of your reservation dates at an additional nightly fee of $75.00. - Please note: Pool heat is seasonal and only available for request October - May. - Events/Weddings and Parties -- Guidelines and Fee 850 Vacation Rentals by Portoro properties may not be used for any unauthorized and unregistered events, weddings, and/or parties. A gathering may be defined as a party herein if (a) the number of guests on the property exceeds the maximum allowed guest count, (b) the noise level rises beyond what is reasonably dependent on the neighborhood and time of day, if specific Property noise information is not provided then quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am, (c) there is a violation of local regulations or HOA bylaws, or (d) the actions of Guests are disruptive to neighbors. You must request a pre-approval event agreement from 850 Vacation Rentals by Portoro upon booking should you wish to host a large gathering, wedding or event on the property. An event fee of $500.00 - $1,500.00 at the discretion of 850 Vacation Rentals by Portoro. You are responsible for any and all required permits, licenses, insurances, and other event requirements from HOAS or local governments should an event be approved by 850 Vacation Rentals by Portoro. Non-compliance of these rules and regulations may result in immediate eviction with no return of any and all payments made. Weather/Travel: Guest booking in seasons when weather conditions may affect their decision to travel understand they are choosing to do so in full knowledge of the season and agree that last minute requests to cancel or attempts to change stay/reservation dates in these seasons are not honored and no refund or reimbursement applies. 850 Vacation Rentals by Portoro encourages guests to consider available 3rd party travel insurance options for their stays if this is a concern.