Dog Friendly, Private Pool, Fenced Yard, Golf Cart

Destin, Florida
$798 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 9

Max Sleeps

Welcome to Family Matters, a luxury, dog-friendly beach retreat in the exclusive gated community of Destiny East in Destin, Florida. Perfect for families and groups, this beautifully designed 3-bedroom, 3 full + 2 half-bath home sleeps up to 9 guests and offers a private pool, spacious outdoor living, and access to resort-style amenities.

The open-concept layout features a fully equipped gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and waterfall countertops, ideal for gathering after a day at the beach. Each bedroom includes a private ensuite bathroom for added comfort and privacy.

Step outside to your private backyard oasis with a sparkling pool (optional heating), outdoor shower, grill, and dining area—perfect for relaxing evenings and family meals. Guests also enjoy access to Destiny East’s two community pools, tennis courts, fitness center, and clubhouse with a movie theater.
Located near James Lee Beach access, shopping, and top Destin restaurants, this home combines luxury, convenience, and coastal charm for an unforgettable Emerald Coast getaway.

Sleeping Arrangements
• Bedroom 1 Primary Suite: King Bed, Ensuite separate spa Tub and Walk-in Shower, Walk-in Closet with Baby Crib
• Bedroom 2 King Guest: King Bed, Ensuite Walk-in Shower
• Bedroom 3 Queen Guest: Queen Bed, twin bunk bed, Ensuite Walk-in Shower

Guest Perks
• Dog Friendly (Up to 2 Dogs) for an additional $150 per dog
• Private Pool + Optional Pool Heating
• Gated Community with Resort Amenities
• Beach gear (chairs, toys, etc.) and cruiser bikes available
• Optional golf cart and discounted golf cart rentals available
• Optional pre-arrival grocery delivery

Starter essentials provided for your first night (paper products, dish & laundry supplies)
Max occupancy: 9 guests
No student groups under 25 permitted

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

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • 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 Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2228 Sq Ft (207 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Fenced Yard Garden Gas Grill Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Private Pool Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Outdoor Shower Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Jet Skiing Nearby Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Water Park Water Tubing Nearby Whale Watching Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Sea On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 9

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Michelle C.

    Submitted Mar 21, 2026

    Stayed Mar 13, 2026

    We just wanted to truly say thank you for the house. It was absolutely perfect! We loved having the heated pool, the sliding glass doors, and fenced in yard for the dogs so they don’t have to be on a leash. We enjoyed the fully stocked kitchen. We also enjoyed the gated community; we felt safe to go for runs and walks with the dogs. The beach was a very short walk. If we come back to Destin, I’m definitely rebooking. The owners were very friendly. We had a great experience!

  • Johnny R.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2026

    Stayed Jan 1, 2026

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My wife and I enjoy Family Matters during the winter months. This was our 2nd season and have signed up for our 3rd season. The house layout is fantastic for us and also perfect for entertaining friends. The property location is great and located inside Density East gated community. It's close to the beach with the golf cart and close to restaurants and shopping. Lots of Golf Courses are nearby. The property managers are very polite and responsive to any issues. This property will not disappoint.

  • Robert D.

    Submitted Mar 13, 2026

    Stayed Mar 8, 2026

    We had a wonderful time at the Family Matters property for our spring break vacation! The house was beautiful, clean and exceeded all of our expectations! The location was great! Just minutes from everything. We stayed with our three kids ages 6, 2 and 8 months and they had a blast! They loved the backyard pool and toys and did not want to leave! Mary and Greig were great hosts. We were greeted upon arrival for a tour of the house and run down on how to use different features and amenities and their communication was outstanding. At one point we texted them to get some help with an issue we had with the front gate lock and they responded within 1 min and drove to the house to help within 5 min! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and will definitely be staying here again on future vacations!

  • Erick R.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2026

    Stayed Dec 26, 2025

    Property and location was amazing! The week away from cold was just what we needed. Property was very clean and spacious. Loved how close we were to the beach. We plan on returning again in the future.

  • Kathy C.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    Family Matters is a beautiful house. Had everything we needed. Golf cart came in handy for trips to the beach and grocery. Beds were very comfortable and the outside area was great.

  • Brent G.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    We had an amazing family vacation filled with memories staying at the family matters home. The home was beautiful, spacious and accommodating to all our needs. My family loved the community access to the gym. The bikes included were great. The pool and outdoor space at the house is a great space to dine, play games and relax with family after a day at the beach. The beach was within walking distance. Every where we needed to go was a simple ride in the golf cart. Even our dogs enjoyed their stay, walking in the gated community and down scenic highway. The hosts were excellent!

  • Deborah C.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Very nice property and great location!

  • Donna R.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    All went very smoothly and all problems addressed quickly. Had a wonderful time.

  • Laura S.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    We had a family of 5 and two grandparents on our vacation to Destin! We loved the home. It was spacious and fully stocked with everything we needed. It was very clean upon arrival! Mary and Greg greeted us and were very quick to respond to anything we needed! The neighborhood was perfect with close access to the Clubhouse Pool and Beach! We are already talking about our trip back!

  • Amanda P.

    Submitted May 31, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    We really enjoyed our stay. The pool and outside area are wonderful. You feel comfortable in this house. Would definitely stay there again!

  • David R.

    Submitted Apr 20, 2025

    Stayed Apr 12, 2025

    Cannot say enough positive things! The communication alone is worth EVERYTHING! We have stayed in multiple rental properties, and have never had a personal touch like this, ever. From welcoming us to the property to show us the ropes. A simple 15 minute personal touch, to put a face with the name. To forgetting something at home, ordered it from Amazon, forgot about the owner mailboxes, was able to texr, met us at the property, and got our package, it couldn't have been more than 20 minutes.The house is as advertised in the pictures! BUT they also don't do it justice either. Very clean and fresh. Very well maintained. Modern beach house vibes, upscale appliances, the master suite, the private pool, the outdoor patio space, the outdoor kitchen, sun all day long. Maybe 3 minutes to the Gulf. Beach is gorgeous. Harbor area is really fun. Saw a lot of dolphins in and around the harbor. Crab island. Tons of restaurants. Shopping. So many things to do, we didn't even scratch the surface. We fell in love with Destin!

  • Richard S.

    Submitted Mar 11, 2025

    Stayed Mar 1, 2025

    Great place. Loved it. Enjoyed the pool as well. Mary was great to work with.

  • Jessica G.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    My family and our doggies really enjoyed our stay at Family Matters. The house was beautifully updated and the outdoor area with the pool was fantastic.

  • Ally W.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2024

    Stayed Sep 14, 2024

    We loved every minute of our stay at family matters beach house. The house was very well kept, up to date and very spacious. We had 2 small children with us during our stay and there was plenty of room for them to play and have fun. We were all very impressed with this house, the kitchen, master bath and pool were all show stoppers. Mary was a great host always willing to help and great at ensuring we had a great vacation. We will definitely be staying here again!!

  • Ryan M.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2024

    Stayed Sep 7, 2024

    Our family enjoyed this space, the location, and all the amenities. The fully stocked kitchen was excellent, and we had a blast in the pool! Mary was so accommodating and was very responsive! 11/10 will be back!

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$515+
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