Crystal Beach Cottage Private Pool, Bocce Court, Step to the Beach! Blue Mind

Destin, Florida
$697 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

🌴 Blue Mind
Private Pool • Walk to Crystal Beach • Bocce Court • Sleeps 10

Welcome to Blue Mind, your private slice of paradise in the heart of Destin's sought-after Crystal Beach neighborhood. This beautifully renovated coastal cottage combines luxury, comfort, and fun with a sparkling private pool, custom bocce court, and an unbeatable location just a short stroll from the sugar-white sands and emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Designed with families and groups in mind, this spacious retreat comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests and offers everything needed for an unforgettable Emerald Coast vacation. Whether you're spending your days at the beach, lounging by your private pool, or enjoying a friendly bocce match, Blue Mind is the perfect place to relax, reconnect, and make lasting memories.

🏡 Why Guests Love Blue Mind
Private swimming pool (pool heat available for an additional fee)
Private bocce court
Short walk to Crystal Beach
Sleeps up to 10 guests
Two spacious king bedrooms
Bunk room with two twin-over-full bunks
Fully renovated custom kitchen
Covered outdoor dining area
Gas grill
Beach cart, beach chairs & umbrella provided (Not beach service)
Large Roku Smart TV with Cable & Netflix
High-speed Wi-Fi
Desk/workspace
Washer & dryer
Highchair & Pack 'n Play

🍽 Beautiful Coastal Living
The bright, open-concept living area is designed for gathering after a day in the sun, featuring comfortable seating, a large Roku Smart TV with Cable and Netflix, and a spacious dining table that seats 8–10 guests.
The fully renovated custom kitchen showcases beautiful coastal cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a large island, and everything needed to prepare family breakfasts, beach lunches, or memorable dinners together. You'll find cookware, dishes, glassware, a drip coffee maker, blender, toaster, and more.

🛏 Sleeping Arrangements
Primary Suite: King bed • Smart TV • Private ensuite with double vanity & custom walk-in shower
Guest Bedroom: King bed • Smart TV • Double closets • Adjacent full bath
Bunk Room: Two Twin-over-Full bunk beds • Smart TV • Sleeps up to 6 children
Bathrooms: Two beautifully updated full bathrooms with double vanities and custom tile finishes.

🏖 Walk to Crystal Beach
One of Destin's most popular beach accesses, The Shores at Crystal Beach, is only a short stroll away. This convenient public access features:
Sugar-white beaches
Emerald Gulf waters
Pavilion
Picnic tables
Outdoor showers
Public restrooms
We even provide a beach cart, beach chairs, and an umbrella, making your walk to the beach easy and stress-free.

📍 Prime Crystal Beach Location
Blue Mind is tucked into one of Destin's most desirable, walkable neighborhoods, just a short stroll from The Shores at Crystal Beach access and local favorite Camille's. Destin Commons is less than half a mile away, while The Crab Trap, Silver Sands Premium Outlets, shopping, dining, golf, fishing charters, parasailing, jet ski rentals, and family attractions are all just minutes from the home.

❄️ Snowbird Friendly
Planning an extended beach escape Discounted monthly Snowbird rates are available from November through February, making Blue Mind the perfect winter retreat along Florida's Emerald Coast.

❤️ Managed Locally
Blue Mind is professionally managed by Sugar Palm Vacation Rentals, a locally owned and operated Destin company. Because we're local, our team is nearby before, during, and after your stay to ensure your vacation is as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.
We take pride in delivering exceptionally clean, well-maintained homes and outstanding guest service from booking through checkout.

🏡 House Rules
Rental Agreement and Security Verification required within 48 hours of booking
Primary renter must be 25 years or older and remain for the duration of the stay
Maximum occupancy: 10 guests
No smoking or vaping inside the home or near doors and windows
Parking for up to 3 vehicles in the driveway • No street, sidewalk, or grass parking
Swim at your own risk • No glass in or around the pool
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Come discover why guests return to Blue Mind year after year—where private resort-style amenities, beautiful coastal design, and an unbeatable Crystal Beach location come together for the ultimate Destin vacation. Your beach escape starts here! 🌊🏖️

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1556 Sq Ft (145 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 25+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golf Privileges Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Water Park Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • 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 : 10

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Jeff B.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2026

    Stayed May 30, 2026

    My family and I loved this property, and intend to book it again next year. Great location, very private, and very accessible to all of the Destin attractions.

  • Submitted Apr 6, 2026

    Stayed Mar 13, 2026

    We absolutely adore this property. The location can't be beat and the property managers are extremely on top of communications and care. The home is clean and the pool was once again ready for us on arrival. We will be back a 3rd time!

  • Jason T.

    Submitted Mar 28, 2026

    Stayed Mar 22, 2026

    This house was perfect for our family of four. Short walk to the beach, personal pool, bocce ball court, amazingly clean, pool toys, beach chairs, beach umbrella, everything you need. Don't hesitate just book it.

  • Brianna B.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2025

    Stayed Aug 24, 2025

    The house is located in a beautiful neighborhood, about a block from Crystal Beach. We absolutely loved staying there, and would definitely recommend staying here to anyone looking to visit Destin.

  • Morgan W.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    We love this house! Having the private pool and just a short walk to the Public beach was perfect for our family.

  • Maria W.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    The house was very nice. Clean, comfortable and great location. It had everything we needed. The deck needs to be replaced. Lots of screws coming up and hazardous if you’re not careful. The grill was a bust. Couldn’t get it over 250 degrees with all the burners lit.

  • Karen R.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    We loved this property! Very clean and functional for our family.

  • Carrie B.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    Home was perfect for our small family. Perfect location to walk to the beautiful beach and easy to get to shopping and restaurants. Rated cleanliness a 4 because needs some attention (filters full with debris and old toys) and some algae growing in the sides.Overall I would stay here again.

  • Submitted Mar 31, 2025

    Stayed Mar 18, 2025

    From the moment we booked the place we had incredible communication with the property team. The home was spotless and by far the best place we have ever stayed. The layout was perfect for our family of 5 and could have even had a few more with the extra bunks! Pool was fun and the location can’t be beat! We already are looking to book again.

  • Jamy C.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 5, 2024

    Great property

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$697+
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