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

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6118.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

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.

Property manager

Douglas White

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 1275 sq ft (118.5 sq m)

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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

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Mary Esther, FL

What's nearby

  • Emerald Coast Science Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 10 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity on the Water - Free Dock Access - Water Access - No Cleaning Fee pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Serenity on the Water - Free Dock Access - Water Access - No Cleaning Fee?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity on the Water - Free Dock Access - Water Access - No Cleaning Fee?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serenity on the Water - Free Dock Access - Water Access - No Cleaning Fee located?

Situated in Mary Esther, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Fort Walton Beaches and Santa Rosa Sound. Santa Rosa Mall and Miracle Strip are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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