Serenity by the Sea | Gulf Views | Heated Pool

Destin, Florida
$527 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 14

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Top Reasons to Book this Beautiful Home:

🐾️Pet Friendly (Add'l $250 Fee Applies) 🐾️
* Walk to the Beach
* Balcony and Patio for Dining and Entertainment
* Private, Fenced Yard with Gas Grill + Outdoor Shower
* Community Pool, Tennis/Pickleball Courts, and Sand Volleyball
* Walk to Captain Dave’s for dinner; 2 miles to Destin Commons
* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

*All pets are subject to approval. To ensure compliance with property policies, please provide the reservations team with your pet’s breed within 24 hours of booking.*


*This property is NOT AVAILABLE for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*

*There is a $10 reservation fee per night (max $100) for this property. This will be automatically applied at the time of booking*

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*

Snowbird Season runs January thru February. For a quote, select an arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and a departure date (must be the 1st day of a subsequent month). Contact us for alternate date requests and further assistance! All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee.

From the minute you step in the grand entrance of this palatial 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in Terra Cotta Terrace, you will know you are officially at Serenity by the Sea. Boasting over 3500 square feet of beach luxury, there is plenty of room for your group to spread out and enjoy your vacation. Through the front door, you are greeted by a spacious living area with sky-high ceilings, a wet bar, large flat-screen TV, and French doors that lead out to the covered patio and large, fenced-in backyard. In the next room, you will fall in love with the grand, gourmet kitchen featuring new granite counters, a gorgeous tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. Can't decide who's going to cook You both can! There's a custom island with a second sink and additional garbage disposal, plus plenty of counter space and an additional wet bar. The first floor also has a guest bedroom with a queen bed, bunk area with two twin over twin bunks as well as a full bathroom. Up the stairs, you will find three more guest bedrooms, two with queen beds and the other with two built-in twin over twin bunk beds. Lastly, there is an updated king master suite with access to a covered balcony and an ensuite bathroom that is a true spa experience. The bathroom which is connected to an extra-large walk-in closet boasts double vanities, granite countertops, and a claw foot tub for ultimate relaxation. There is also an extraordinary custom-built tall and wide shower. This home is only a short stroll to the sugar white sands of Crystal Beach (about 500 yards), where you'll have private access. After a day in the sun, come home and rinse off those sandy feet in the outdoor shower. Come make beach memories that'll last forever at Serenity by the Sea!

Terra Cotta Terrace is a luxury development of Mediterranean-style homes in the highly sought-after Crystal Beach area. The neighborhood has private gated beach access just across Scenic Hwy 98. Amenities include a community pool, tennis/pickleball courts, and a sand volleyball court. This ideal location is a short distance from several beach front restaurants and a few miles from Destin Commons and Silver Sands! Come see why families vacation to Terra Cotta Terrace year after year!

The Bed Setup:

1st Floor

Guest Room: Queen Bed

Bunk Area: 2 Twin over Twin Bunks 

2nd Floor

Master Bedroom: King Bed

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom: 2 Sets of Built-in Twin Bunks

*Although this unit can accommodate 16 guests, the maximum occupancy is 14*

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.

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!

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

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3531 Sq Ft (328 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden
  • POOL/SPA

    Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Kayaking Nearby Sailing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Water Park Nearby Water Skiing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • 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 : 14

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Jennifer D.

    Submitted May 1, 2026

    Stayed Apr 3, 2026

    We never saw the pool. The stay was awesome. Replace microwave...needs more power.

  • Kenya C.

    Submitted Apr 2, 2026

    Stayed Mar 30, 2026

    This property wasn’t pleasant at all. Upon arrival, the curb appeal is honestly the worst in the neighborhood. Hasn’t been maintained at all. The appliances and furniture were also dusty. There was so much debris in the yard. Terra Cotta pieces were all over. The window upstairs was open so I had to close that. The blinds need to be repaired as well. It’s Hot and not very comfortable. Someone needs to come do some work

  • Julie V.

    Submitted Mar 27, 2026

    Stayed Mar 21, 2026

    Perfect location. Walking distance to a beach and a few restaurants. Beautiful neighborhood.

  • Marco T.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 9, 2025

    It was a very nasty place. The master bedroom sheets had sand in them. The floors were not cleaned. Either feet or shoes would turn black. No pots or pands. The grill had no propane and grease trap was filled and nasty. Broken chair that someone could’ve fell off of. Not happy with the stay.

  • Deidre S.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    A wonderful time was had by all!

  • Linda B.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    I loved my stay as well asy family! You will not regret booking this property. The host was great! Everything was lovely.

  • Jason G.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    Nice property with lots of room for a big family.

  • Kristi P.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 8, 2024

    The house had plumbing issues. One bathroom didn't work at all most of the week. The plumber had fixed it good enough for us. The other bathrooms would barely flush with bad water pressure. It obviously has been an ongoing problem with the house.

  • Geoff M.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2024

    Stayed Mar 23, 2024

    This house looks great, and is very spacious, but is showing its age. The kitchen was nice, and we were able to cook meals, although the selection of pots and pans and things of that nature was somewhat limited (honestly that was sort of expected for a rental). While the dishwasher technically worked, all the wheels except for one on the bottom rack we’re missing. I looked up the parts online and for five bucks they could be easily replaced. The rugs were pretty filthy, and there were some blood stains on some pillows and on the rug. The bathroom downstairs was in pretty poor condition, with a slow drain in the shower. The master suite was pretty awesome with a huge shower. The real problem was that we discovered that the dryer was not working the Saturday night that we arrived. We contacted maintenance but we did not get laundry services back until Thursday. This was a pretty big drag because we had to run out to a laundromat and waste vacation time washing and drying clothes. The location of this house is great, although this is the first time we have stayed in Destin so we don’t really have anything to compare to. We highly recommend the two restaurants (captain Dave’s and Kenny D’s) that are easily walkable. The pool was nice and there are tennis courts and a basketball hoop, which was a huge bonus, considering we had four boys with us.

  • Natasha A.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2023

    Stayed Sep 14, 2023

    Clean organize spacious. Lots of room

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$531+
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