This holiday home puts you in the heart of Destin, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features 8.5 bathrooms, a balcony and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .Enjoy the water park and Hot tub. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a games room and a garden. .With a stay at this Crystal Beach holiday home, you'll be 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Destin Beaches and 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park.
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 7 min walk
Starbucks - 7 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 13 min walk
Sonic Drive-In - 10 min walk
LongHorn Steakhouse - 10 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room, Golf Cart - Kings Castle
Summary: Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room, Golf Cart - Kings Castle Home Features: • 8 Bedroom, 8.5 Bath - Available for up to 24 Guests! • Custom Designed/Built Furniture, Smart TVs Throughout • Huge Heated Pool* & Cascading Waterfall Hot Tub • Game Room: Pool* Table, Arcade, Smart TV, Wet Bar • Free WiFi, Complimentary Golf Cart • Complimentary Golf Cart *Pet Friendly, fee applies
The Space: Welcome to Kings Castle, an ultra-luxury beach retreat in the heart of Destin’s beloved Crystal Beach neighborhood. With 8 bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms, and nearly 4,000 square feet of stylish, high-end living space, this home was designed with unforgettable family vacations in mind. Just steps from the famous sugar-white sands and emerald waters of the Gulf, Kings Castle is one of the largest and most impressive homes in Crystal Beach—and it’s ready to be your coastal playground.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel like royalty. This three-story home features six king master suites, two custom-built bunk rooms—each with its own en-suite bathroom—and multiple spacious living areas, giving your entire group plenty of room to spread out, relax, and make memories. The open-concept chef’s kitchen flows into a large dining area, perfect for gathering around meals and planning your next beach day. And if you’re traveling with multiple families or a large group, the second full kitchen, multiple ice makers, and mini fridges throughout the home make hosting and entertaining a breeze.
Step outside into your own private tropical oasis. The fenced backyard is lined with palm trees and centered around one of Crystal Beach’s largest private pools—a 30x15 heated saltwater pool with fiber optic lighting and a cascading 8x5 waterfall hot tub. Fire up the outdoor kitchen, dine under the stars at the poolside tables, and enjoy a setting that's just as magical at night as it is during the day.
The location couldn’t be more ideal. Kings Castle is less than half a block from the beach and just minutes from Destin Commons, Whole Foods, nightlife, boutique shopping, bowling, and a wide variety of local restaurants like Camille’s and 790 on the Gulf. You’ll be close to everything, yet tucked away in the charm and calm of Crystal Beach.
Inside, you’ll find upscale details everywhere—from granite and marble countertops to oversized porcelain tile, custom-built furnishings, and smart TVs in every room (11 in total). After sunset, gather in the second-floor living room to catch a movie on the 70-inch smart TV, or head to the third floor for game night in the bonus lounge, complete with a billiards table and vintage-style cocktail arcade machine loaded with 60 games.
Whether you're soaking in the views of the Gulf from your third-floor deck, swimming under the stars, or just relaxing with morning coffee on the balcony, Kings Castle offers an experience that’s luxurious, spacious, and truly unforgettable.
Come stay in the crown jewel of Crystal Beach and see why Kings Castle is one of Destin’s most extraordinary vacation homes.
*Winter "Snowbird" rates available. Message for priority pricing. *Available for events, fee applies.
Home Layout:
First floor: King bedroom 1 + bath King bedroom 1 + bath Kitchen Dining room Living room Backyard with pool and outdoor kitchen
Second floor: King bedroom 3 + bath and Queen Sofabed King bedroom 4 + bath King bedroom 5 + bath Bunk bedroom 1 with 2 sets of Queen over Queen bunks + bath 2 covered Balconies, one with beach views, the other overlooking the pool
Third floor: King bedroom 6 + bath Bunk bedroom 2 with 2 sets of Queen over Queen bunks + bath Game Room with Billiards Table, Arcade, Seating and 60" Smart TV Full Gourmet Kitchen and Ice Machine Covered Balcony with beach views
Rent in combination with Captains Quarters, Castaway Castle, Navigators Nest or Sun Kissed for larger families!
*Please note: 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 Vacations 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
Included Golf Cart Guidelines and Use - A golf cart is available at the property for guest use by the homeowner. You agree to complete a waiver document regarding the use and liability of the included golf cart which will be issued to you by email/text to be completed by esignature prior to the release of the cart access activation code.
The Neighborhood: Known for its Gulf of Mexico beaches and many golf courses, as well as the Destin Harbor Boardwalk, Destin is located in northwest Florida, or the Panhandle. Destin is known as the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village." From fishing, beaches and water sports to golf, theme parks and aquariums. There's something for everyone to have an amazing vacation experience!
Things to See: • Local Experiences: Destin History & Fishing Museum, Gator Beach - The World's Greatest Alligator Park, IntraCoastal Experience, Mobile Sports Banana Boat Rides • Local Restaurants & Shopping - Restaurants: Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House, Boathouse Oyster Bar, The Harbor Tavern, The Back Porch, Bric à Brac - Shops: Destin Commons, Shoreline Village Mall, Shoppes at Paradise Isle, Crystal Beach Plaza & more!
Annual Festivals & Events: • Destin Fishing Rodeo • Destin Seafood Festival • Baytowne Beer Festival (Known as the "Best Beer Fest on the Emerald Coast") • Harbor Destin Boat Parade • 30A Songwriters Festival • Sandestin Gumbo Festival • Mardi Gras Dog Parade • Fat Tuesday Baytowne Bash Parade • Sandestin Triathlon • Baytowne Wharf Art Walk • Bloody Mary Festival at The Market Shops at Sandestin
We provide a full list of Things to Do & See and local Restaurants & Shops to experience for our guests including in a personalized Guest Manual in your check-in details provided prior to your stay!
Okaloosa County (Destin, FL) Short-Term Rental Registration No. #STR-018561-2024
Getting Around: You'll find that Downtown Destin is easily walkable with access to dining, shopping, and nightlife entertainment. Guests have access to 13 beaches in the region! Bikes/Cycling or taking public transportation are alternate options. While you may be traveling by your/rental vehicle, if you need additional transportation or nearest airport information, we have you covered!
Traveling to/around Destin, Florida: • Fort Walton Beach Greyhound Station (8 miles west of Destin) • Emerald Coast Rider (EC Rider) • Taxi Cabs [i.e., Destin Sunrise Taxi, City Cab Destin, 654Taxi] • Uber, Lyft • Bike/Cycling [Rentals: Coastal Cruisers, Fun Pug Bike Rentals, Rent Gear Here, Sweet Escape Rentals, Telluride Sports]
Airports: • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) [8 miles north-northwest of downtown Destin] • Pensacola International Airport (PNS) [60 miles west of Destin] • Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) [50 miles east of Destin]
Popular Landmarks: • Destin Harbor Boardwalk • Indian Temple Mound Museum • The Wesley House at Eden Gardens State Park • Civil War Exhibits
Interaction with Guests: Our goal is that your vacation exceed your expectations. 850 Vacations by Portoro communicates via email and phone. After a booking is confirmed, rental agreement will be emailed to the guest for e-signature. Check-in instructions are sent by email and text message 14 days (or less) prior to arrival date. We offer convenient keyless entry for self-check in. We do typically check in with guests by text 1-2 times during their stays to ensure a 5-star experience and remain available for any questions. We are available to guests 24/7 for any inquiries.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 4,900 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
Please pay close attention to following the house rules. Non compliance could result in sizable fines.
- All guests staying at an 850 Vacation Rent...
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Note from host: Charge may apply
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room, Golf Cart - Kings Castle?
Yep, Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room, Golf Cart - Kings Castle is a short 5-minute walk from Miramar Beach.
Does Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room, Golf Cart - Kings Castle have a pool?
Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room, Golf Cart - Kings Castle has a pool and a communal pool.
Does Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room, Golf Cart - Kings Castle have a waterslide?
No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.
What makes Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room, Golf Cart - Kings Castle a romantic place to stay?
1 hot tub, private pools, and private balconies all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room, Golf Cart - Kings Castle.
Is Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room, Golf Cart - Kings Castle family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as an arcade, a water park and travel cots, it's no surprise that Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room, Golf Cart - Kings Castle is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a private hot tub at Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room, Golf Cart - Kings Castle?
Yep, there is a hot tub.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room, Golf Cart - Kings Castle?
No, Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room, Golf Cart - Kings Castle does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room, Golf Cart - Kings Castle?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Reviews
Pool, Hot Tub, Game Room, Golf Cart - Kings Castle Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ruth S.
15 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This house was great. The game room was superior.!
Ruth S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Audrey T.
24 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Audrey T.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Priya P.
11 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Kings Castle
It was a pretty good stay! How
Priya P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matthew L.
3 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent beach home
We have stayed at this location on two occasions over the years. This home is always clean and has all the needed items to host a large group looking for personal space, close to the beach, and excellent location! We would highly recommend this home.
Matthew L.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Billy B.
11 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Billy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tori F.
24 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Bach Trip
We absolutely loved this house! My friends and I made some of the best memories at this house and downtown Destin. AJ's and Coyote Ugly are a must-visit if you are a bride looking to go out. The beaches by the house are clean and beautiful. Strongly recommend doing a beach bonfire as well. Please note that the house hot tub is set on a schedule for 8 or 10 hours I believe. You can reach out to change the hours of this set time. Everyone we communicated with related to this property were extremely responsive and helpful. The house is beautiful and in great shape. Everything was very clean when we arrived. Also, it is a great location in Destin. We wouldn't change one thing about our stay and the house we chose! It is HUGE! There was plenty of room and we had a larger group.
Tori F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Edward M.
18 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
The house was wonderful, 3 levels, grands used main floor, 1 daughter and family 2 level, 1 daughter and family on 3rd level. Room for all to congregate to have fun. We are already thinking of renting again.
Edward M.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia S.
7 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cynthia S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
8 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place, beautiful beach!!
The property was lovely, perfect for our family. Loved that every bedrooom had its own bath. The place was clean and well kept, kitchen could have used a couple of extra things. The pool was perfect and refreshing after several hours on the beach. Location was great, only a couple of blocks from the beach. Did have to hike about 1/2 mile to find open beach that wasn't reserved for resorts. We had a wonderful time and made many memories. I would go back in a second!!
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tricia B.
2 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Home Awesome Location
This home was exactly as pictured. Modern, spacious and cute! Wish we had more time here. easy 5 minute walk to beach pool and hottub were great. Wish they supplied beach towels but everything was perfect
Tricia B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angela O.
2 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Baseball and Beach Vacation
The house was perfect for the 7 families that stayed here. The house was just as it was listed and so close to the beach, shopping, and eating. We absolutely enjoyed the house, pool, and hot tub. Definitely will come back again.
Angela O.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dennis H.
30 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home in great location
Thoroughly enjoyed the home, pool , and hot-tub. Also enjoyed the electronic games and books which were provided to make our stay even more enjoyable.
Dennis H.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Alexa G.
16 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Kings Castle
Overall, it was a great stay! The bathroom sink leaked but maintenance came and fixed it, then one of the bathroom showers faucets broke off. The hot tub was either too hot to get in or too cold, and we weren’t able to mess with the temperature. Plenty of parking, which was nice with our big family. Golf cart was nice to have but parking was hard to find by the beach. Somehow another golf cart showed up so we had two to use. The house was overalls really nice and comfortable for suck lo a big crowd. Would definitely stay again!
Alexa G.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nicoel A.
4 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Best Labor Day Weekend!
We had the most amazing stay at King’s Castle! The property was absolutely perfect for our large family. The proximity to the beach, the golf cart, the fabulous pool/hot tub, the living space, the use of beach chairs and wagon…I could go on and on. We had the best time and had no issues whatsoever during our stay. We would definitely recommend this property to anyone that needs a place to accommodate a large group. Thank you for sharing this beautiful home with our family.
Nicoel A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Psul B.
25 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for our large family.
The house was really nice and spacious with everything we needed. Loved having 2 bedrooms on the main level. Kitchen was really well equipped. Our main problems were there were some issue with the shower fixtures that were broken. They are evidently cheap fixtures that do not holdup. Really aggravating. Also, the dishwasher was in disrepair. The door was evidently had been pushed down and allowed the bottom rack to drop when opened. There were a few other issues, but maintenance was able to take care of them.
Psul B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Debi S., St. George, Utah
5 Jul 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
NOT a 5 Star
This house is close to the beach and could fit as many as it says as well as possibly more but the HOH does not allow them to. The beach that they state is close is only approx. 20 X 30 area. Hotels on each side of this beach put up ropes saying private beach for their guest. Between all the VRBO's or little homes around your lucky if you get a spot. This home did not have any condiments what so ever. Not even Salt or pepper. You are given only one garbage sack and all garbage has to be in a sack and tied before throwing in the can. Also many essentials that you need to cook with were not there. It was not as clean as I thought it should be. I swept the first night we were there and I am sure the cleaning people didn't sweep the stairs or around with the last guest that was in front of us. The couch was broken when we sat down first night. Someone had tired to prop it up on wood to make it look like it was fine. My son-in-law had to go buy equipment and supplies to fix it so that we could use it while we were staying there. Luckily thats what he does and is very handy like that. The pool was well accessed by the children. Their deck out back needs to be resealed and is in bad shape. A board is warped and bent up and not hooked in on the end anymore. Slivers were dug out of several feet. Needs some love and care from owners. Pool table can't really play Not enough room due to walls etc for cues. We had to buy a few cues to even try to play.
Debi S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Jackie S.
17 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great home for big families and close to everything
Loved the bedroom and bathroom setup for our party of 17. Pool was great too. The floors and bathrooms were not as clean as I’d expect for a house in this price range.
Jackie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
18 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Easter Break
What a wonderful house and experience for our family. Spacious house with a ton amenities. Close to the beach in a very nice neighborhood. Highly recommend.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie C.
6 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Family Vacation Spot
This house checked all the boxes for our 20-person Family Christmas Holiday! The 12 kids (ages 2-20) all found plenty to do and the adults were right there with them, enjoying the pool and hot tub and all that Destin has to offer. The house shows a little wear and tear, but overall it was beautifully appointed and maintained. A wonderful time was had by all!
Stephanie C.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
4/10 Poor
Tiffany K.
4 Dec 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Spacious Home, Roach Infested
The home was spacious, nicely decorated and in a great location with close proximity to shops, restaurants and the beach. Unfortunately, it was full of German Cockroaches. They were adult and baby roaches. We took a lot of pictures of the various roaches and are happy to share them. We saw them on every floor starting the first day after we checked in until checkout. There were 5 adult couples on the trip and if there was any way we could have found another accommodation, we would have. We all traveled to Destin from different states and did not want to make our experience worse by trying to find another home for a large party on short notice. We were only there for a long weekend, so it was very unfortunate and deeply disappointing to have roaches present on every floor of the house and active during our entire stay. All 5 couples are well traveled and some live along the coast and know that this house was infested. I would like to receive a follow up regarding our experience.
Sincerely,
Tiffany
Tiffany K.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kittle K.
7 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
We had a lovely time. The house was clean and well stocked. The pool and hot tub were a hit, especially since the weather was a little cold.
Kittle K.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
John M.
18 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect.
Perfect weather. Perfect accommodations and perfect stay for four generations. Looking forward to returning soon.
John M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jose T., New Orleans
26 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
House was beautiful
Property was great , great location little to no problems
Jose T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Jennifer S.
6 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Extended Family Trip
Location was great, house was nice, beach was lovely. Rented chairs and an umbrella in front of the Crab Trap. House was clean, pool was nice. Hot tub never really heated up to hot until the last two days. The golf cart that comes with the house wouldn’t hold a charge for long. Outlet in one of the bathrooms on the second floor didn’t work. Spoke to our contact at the beginning of the week a few times and he was very responsive, but messages left during the second part of the week received no call back. Overall, we had a very nice trip and plenty of room for the entire family. Lots of pool toys and floats for the kids and teens.
Jennifer S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
John C.
8 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family of 12, with room to spare
We traveled to Destin in May 2022 and loved the location and size of King’s Castle. Endless bedrooms and bathrooms, perfect location with golf cart as an added bonus, pool was great for the kids and the adults enjoyed the hot tub at night.