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Serenity on the Water - Free Dock Access - Water Access - No Cleaning Fee

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Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV
Smart TV
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6119 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Mary Esther, FL
  • Place, Santa Rosa Sound
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Rosa Mall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Miracle Strip
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the area

Mary Esther

With a stay at this vacation home in Mary Esther, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. .This vacation home is 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Destin Beaches.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Rosa Sound - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Rosa Mall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Miracle Strip - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Liza Jackson Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Emerald Coast Science Center - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬20 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.

Serenity on the Water - Free Dock Access - Water Access - No Cleaning Fee

Peaceful, quiet retreat away from the condos and traffic. Beautiful views of the Santa Rosa Sound.

Bring your boat. Water and dock access (only shared with the owners). Short boat ride from Crab or Spectre Islands. Close to shopping, food, Santa Rosa Island and Destin.

Note: Water and dock access is behind our primary home, just south of the property. You can see it in the pictures. There are a couple of small gates (keep our dog in) and you are out to the water. A cart is available to bring personal items to and from the dock.

Two full bedrooms, each with a closet and on-suite bathroom. Each Bedroom has a flatscreen TV with Roku.
Large living area with 70" TV and a sofa sleeper
Dining Room that seats 6
Kitchen with all the expected amenities.
Large upstairs deck (50'X9') with comfortable outdoor furniture that seats 6 and beautiful water view.
Downstairs patio, with seating for 6, should you want to enjoy outside relaxation in the shade.
Washer and Dryer
Private single car garage and additional parking in front.

Water access, with the ability to tie up a boat or Waverunner. Upper deck on the water, with seating for 4, with breathtaking water views.

Convenient trailer parking

Navigating Stairs is necessary to enter the residence.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private furnished patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features games, ecotours nearby, and snorkeling nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby, sailing nearby, and scuba diving nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Furnished patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Geothermal energy
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,275 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Note from host: Hypoallergenic dogs are ok with owner approval

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses some geothermal energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Serenity on the Water - Free Dock Access - Water Access - No Cleaning Fee Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place, went beyond my expectations. Comfortable, relaxing, everything we needed and perfect amount of communication from the host. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Could not have asked for a better place to stay! The house and furnishings were beautiful. The location was perfect, close to all of the attractions, besches and shopping but tucked away on a quiet street. The private dock was incredible. Cannot say enough nice things about the host. He was so welcoming and kind. He took the time to help our son salt water fish for the first time. That definitely made our trip more enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ross J.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed here for a week while attending a nearby family reunion in Fort Walton Beach, arriving and departing on a Saturday. Communication with the host was excellent — friendly, prompt, and clear — and check-in was effortless.The condo itself was lovely: spotless, comfortable, and very well-stocked with everything we needed. We especially appreciated the access to the dock overlooking the bay.The location was convenient, with a Publix just a few minutes away for groceries. We had a relaxing week and particularly enjoyed unwinding on the balcony in the late afternoons.Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige C.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family had an amazing time! The location is so convenient, not far from the beach. The host are extremely friendly, and helped create an amazing vacation for all of us! Also helped us have a great fishing experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

April V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family

Another beautiful family vacation with what we now consider our extended family. Doug and Kristin are such amazing people. There for you for whatever you need. Fishing advice, local restaurants recommendations, they are glad to help. It is such a blessing that our family gets to experience such a beautiful place for our vacation. Always a five star experience when we stay. You can't beat a cup of coffee in the morning on the balcony overlooking the intercoastal, or a sunset on the dock with a cold drink and good breeze. Thank you Doug and Kristin for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harley G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jeepaloosa

The property was amazing. Didn't expect the dock access to be like it was per the listing. However, access was so easy, and the dock was just amazing. The owner was so nice and was willing to do whatever to ensure our visit was just perfect. We will book once again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great place to stay to decompress and spend time with those you love!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

This was an amazing house to stay in, updated and clean. I did think that the VRBO listing needs to say that this house has access to the dock and bay only through the Owner's yard/fence. In looking at the pictures, it appears as though we have straight access from the rental. The owner is very very nice, and accommodating, however, we felt like we were intruding a bit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Amazing Stay, Location & Hospitality

Doug was absolutely amazing and very attentive to our needs and stay. Checked on us for the first few days to make sure we were settled in. The property was amazing, clean, quiet and safe. Had everything we needed and some. We honestly could have done without the tote of things we brought for our trip. The extras like, lilly pad for the water fun, beach wagon and chairs and others really made for such a great stay. Can’t say enough good things about this place and the host! Will def be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

April V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Our stay was amazing. The owners were the best. Great people and a beautiful property. Enough said! Without a doubt we would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness

Everything was wonderful

Lovely property that was spotlessly clean. Appreciated the extra little things, including the snacks that were in the house. It was also nice that we had an enclosed garage. We had a lovely time over Thanksgiving in this property that is close to grocery stores, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness

True Southern Hospitality

From arrival through departure our stay exceeded any and and all expectations we had of a vacation rental. The unit was immaculate and furnished with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The attention to detail by our hosts was truly on display and the hospitality provided made us feel like family members not guests. We will definitely be returning to Sweet Magnolia.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lavonne F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Vacation Ever

The hosts were awesome. They provided us with fishing and dining out tips. The property was top-notch and so close to restaurants, shopping and water access. Their private dock provided us with a space for our boat and hours of fishing!!!! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

weston h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place

It was extremely well kept, very cozy, and in a great location. Owner was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Britny L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet but interupted

My Fiance just came back from training for 3 weeks currently we are looking to move else where in the neighborhood, to try out different locations we stay in different cities. We have tried Navarre, Crestview, Niceville and now Fort Walton. The place is beautiful we like the location however the only thing is that all weekend it was rainy so we stayed inside and on Sunday while have a bit of a lazy day the owners proceeded to come inside the unit. They did ring the door bell but again we were in bed and taking naps. Only thing I didn't enjoy was being walked in on. Definitely didn't feel comfortable knowing that the owners come in as they pleased, even if it was to ask about a package. (Which wasn't mine BTW)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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