Always Summer – Recently Updated! New Pool, Hot Tub, Walk to the Beach

Destin, Florida
$764 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 14

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

What You Will Love About Always Summer
Always Summer is a beautifully updated beach home in Destin’s iconic Crystal Beach neighborhood, offering the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and modern coastal style. With five bedrooms and sleeping space for up to 14 guests, this spacious retreat features two living areas, a fully equipped kitchen, and stylish interiors designed for relaxing and reconnecting.

Step outside to your own private backyard oasis. The newly expanded pool deckspans the entire yard and showcases a large custom pool with a sun shelf and a raised hot tub that spills into the water below. Lounge chairs, outdoor dining space, and string lights create an inviting setting for laid-back afternoons and magical evenings.

Inside, the main living area features a plush sectional and wall-mounted TV, while a second living room offers a queen sleeper sofa, recliners, and a cozy spot to unwind. The open kitchen includes white cabinetry, wood countertops, and a spacious dining area with seating for ten. Upstairs and down, each bedroom is comfortably furnished, including two suites with private bathrooms and a cheerful bunk room for younger guests.

What You Will Love About Crystal Beach
Always Summer is nestled in Destin’s Crystal Beach neighborhood—a quiet, charming community known for its white picket fences, palm-lined streets, and close proximity to the Gulf. You’re just a short walk from the beach and minutes from Destin Commons, home to boutique shops, restaurants, and a movie theater. Family-friendly attractions, grocery stores, golf, and beachside dining are all nearby, and HarborWalk Village and Baytowne Wharf are just a quick drive away for even more coastal fun.

What You Will Love About Ocean Reef
When you stay with Ocean Reef Resorts, you can count on professional hospitality, 24/7 guest support, and a team with over 40 years of experience serving families along the Emerald Coast. Our homes are professionally cleaned, locally managed, and thoughtfully maintained to make your stay as seamless and stress-free as possible. Discover the difference and make memories that bring you back year after year.

First Floor: Living Room with Sectional Sofa (no sleeper), Kitchen, Dining Area, King Bedroom with Walk-In Shower, Bonus Den with Queen Sleeper Sofa and Patio Access, Powder Room, Exterior Laundry Room.

Second Floor: King Bedroom with Private Bath and Balcony Access, Queen Bedroom with Balcony Access, Queen Bedroom with Twin Bunk and Balcony Access, Bunk Room with Twin Bunk, Hall Bath with Tub/Shower Combo.

*Add $75.00 per day to heat private pool & hot tub. (available Oct-April if needed)

*Note – This property may have date restrictions that apply. All reservations submitted online are a request until receiving an email confirmation from Ocean Reef Resorts. For more details, please review our Minimum Night Stay under Rental Policies. An e-signed rental agreement is required prior to arrival.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2220 Sq Ft (206 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Dishwasher
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Hot Tub Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    3.5 Bathrooms Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Sea
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 14

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Dustin C.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2026

    Stayed Jun 6, 2026

    This house was amazing! It was in the perfect location, beautiful and very clean. The pool was also amazing! Would deff stay again!

  • Benjamin H.

    Submitted May 24, 2026

    Stayed May 18, 2026

    When we arrived we noticed the dryer knob was broken off. We reported it immediately. They sent maintenance out but it was never fixed or replaced. We had 6 adults and 5 children for 5 nights and NO dryer. Nightmare!! Then we decided to cook dinner there one night. Bought steaks and the grill would not light. Went and bought a propane tank and it still would not work. Had to cook the steaks indoors. House filled with smoke because the vent above the stove did not work. We opened windows but noticed that no smoke alarms went off. Just a very frustrating experience. Cannot recommend this home to anyone.

  • Randy S.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2025

    Stayed Aug 24, 2025

    Perfect

  • Julie W.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 28, 2024

    This place was perfect overall! Ocean Reef was great to work with and very accommodating. IThe only thing I wish we knew has to do with the beach access and chair/umbrella policy. The instructions told us we could not bring our own and that there was ONE company to call for us to rent them. The price was ridiculously expensive. Furthermore, there are public accesses all over that DO allow folks to bring their own.

  • JACK J.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Mar 23, 2024

    We absolutely loved our stay! The house is beautiful.

  • Bernard P.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    We had an amazing stay! This property is spacious and clean, the walk to the beach is very manageable and the check in/out process was by far the easiest we have experienced with any previous properties.

  • Lisa M.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2024

    Stayed Apr 25, 2024

    Girls trip in April!! My 3 girlfriends and I visited Destin and spent a lot of time researching properties. These photos don’t do it justice. We each had our own bedroom with plenty of room to spare. Most of us had individual bathrooms. One of the post was misleading because they made it sound like the property was old and outdated. I’m not sure if that was the case when they stayed there and if since the property was updated. But we were beyond pleased with the property. I stayed in the primary bedroom on the first floor and was loved the master bath… the shower…modern glass… tile and double sinks. How far to the beach? Only about a seven minute walk. How far to restaurants? Always less than a 10 minute drive unless we went to a fancy restaurant which was less than 20 minutes. We’re already talking about returning with our spouses.

  • Cindy S.

    Submitted May 17, 2024

    Stayed May 12, 2024

    We were very impressed with all aspects of the renting this property. Made our vacation a very memorable experience!!!

  • Kerry W.

    Submitted Mar 9, 2024

    Stayed Mar 2, 2024

    We loved our stay at Barracuda- the locations is amazing - so close to the beach and to great shopping/dining. The house was big and had tons of places to hang out. I think the things that would improve the stay would be to add a few more things to the kitchen- a couple of good pots/pans. The non-stick enamel was coming off a lot of them and that is not great for cooking. Also cushions for the outdoor chairs would be amazing- they are super hard and the pool area is a nice place to hang out! Overall great stay- would love to return again.

  • Jenna G.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2023

    Stayed Sep 30, 2023

    ALWAYS SUMMER delivered! The home was spacious and had all the amenities you needed while on vacation! The pool was clean, the rooms had an abundance of storage, and you had all the pot and pans you needed to feel at home. The adults were able to enjoy morning coffee on their own bedroom balconies. Thank you ALWAYS SUMMER for allowing us to use your home to make family memories of our own! We will definitely be back! Jenna from Nashville 💕

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$731+
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