Jewel in the Sand

8 Bedrooms

6.5 Bathrooms

20 Guests

5.0

Luxurious 8 BR Beach Home Right on the Gulf! Family Beach Get-Away, Private Pool



About the property

Jewel in the Sand is Professionally Managed by Newman-Dailey

Jewel in the Sand is not simply a beachfront Destin vacation home, its a venue! A very small percentage of vacation rentals shine as brightly as this eight bedroom luxury home. She's always had the right DNA to special- a private pool with a grilling area, lounge chairs and a boardwalk to the beach; open gathering/entertainment areas on each of the four floors; four beachfront balconies and a large reception-ready kitchen hedged by two dining rooms, one with beach views and one for formal dining. Yet now, this gem of a rental sparkles even more brilliantly thanks to recent renovations.

Definitely on trend, it exudes a ‘light and bright’ feel marked by glossy modern art, white shiplap walls and stunning grey marble counters throughout. Each space boasts high end furnishings and coastal modern decor, from the many sitting areas to the individual bedrooms- every nook is welcoming. While several of the ensuite rooms would classify as Primary suites in any house, the fourth floor Primary suite is larger than many apartments. It’s bathroom alone has megawatts of 'wow'. Yes, Jewel in the Sand’s attention to detail is obvious in the custom tile finishes, gold hardware and even the refurbished ceilings.

Every substantial house needs certain necessities to host large groups and Jewel in the Sand is not lacking. A full laundry room, kitchenettes on multiple floors and flat screen TVS in each room raise the comfort level to new highs. Plus, don’t let its secluded location in The Dunes of Destin or its beachfront location fool you- malls, water parks, golf courses and grocery stores are very close by and a few restaurants are within walking distance.

This house sleeps a maximum of 20 guests.


Property Details
Welcome to Jewel in the Sand!
Bedding Summary
1st Floor
King Bedroom: King Bed
King Bedroom: King Bed
Bunk Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed, 2 sets Triple Bunks (Full on bottom Twin on top) and 1 set Twin Bunkbed
3rd Floor
Primary Suite: King Bed
King Bedroom: King Bed
4th Floor
King Bedroom: King Bed
King Bedroom: King Bed
King Bedroom: King Bed

Key Features:
Gulf-front
Private Dune Walkover
Three large Gulf-front balconies and sundecks
Gourmet Kitchen
Great for large groups or families
Community Pool
Gas BBQ Grill
Gated Upscale Community
Wi-Fi
Private Parking for 4 vehicles
Lake Walking Bridge
White Sand Beaches
2 Sets Complimentary Beach Service In Season (Includes 4 chairs, 2 umbrellas)

Per City of Destin Rules, this property comes with 4 parking spaces.

There are several pool towels provided for your stay but must remain in the vacation rental and not be taken home.

This pool can be heated between October- April for an additional daily fee upon request to our office.

We do not rent to anyone under 25 or to students. We require 1 parent for every 2 people under 25.

Guests receive a welcome kit with small dishwasher detergent, dish soap, sponge, a roll of paper towels, and laundry detergent. There will be an initial trash liner in each receptacle and a set of toilet paper and soaps for each bathroom provided. Guests will need to replenish supplies for longer stays. In addition to our welcome kit, we also supply basic cooking essentials like salt, pepper, and oil.

In addition to our welcome kit, we also supply basic cooking essentials like salt, pepper, and oil.

There is a private elevator on site for your use. You must abide the rules in the rental agreement to use the elevator. Included in your total is a fee charged for the use of the elevator.

We may require a minimum length of stay during the summer and over holidays.


Sleeping Arrangements

Primary Bedroom

1 King, 1 Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen, 2 Bunk, 1 Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed


Features & amenities

Need To Know
  • Community Pool
  • Desk
  • Desk Chair
  • Direct Property Check-In
  • Dryer
  • Free Wireless Internet
  • Hairdryers
  • 1 Half Bathrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron And Ironing Board
  • Kitchenette
  • Linens
  • Living Room
  • Lodging Type: House
  • Luxury Rental
  • No Smoking
  • Pet Friendly: no
  • Private Elevator
  • 7164 Square Feet
  • Washer
  • Wet Bar Area
Entertainment
  • Cable
  • Living Room Tv
  • Primary Bedroom Tv
Kitchen
  • Baking Sheet
  • Beverage Refrigerator
  • Blender
  • Cooking Basics
  • Dining Area
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hot Water Kettle
  • K-Pod Coffee Maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Standard Coffee Maker
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine Glasses
Beach
  • Free Seasonal Chair Setup - 4 Chairs, 2 Umbrellas
Outdoor
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Fenced Backyard
  • Gas Grill
  • Grilling Utensils
  • Outdoor Shower
Parking
  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway Parking
  • Property Rules: No Rv's, U-Hauls Or Trailers Allowed
Accessibility
  • Elevator
  • Interior Stairs
  • Walk-In Shower

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5.0 (30 reviews)

5.0

would definitely stay here again and highly recommend to others!

Great stay in Destin, Florida! The Airbnb was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. Perfect location close to the beach and local spots, yet still peaceful. Check-in was easy and the host was very responsive.

Submitted by Sara K on Apr 14, 2026 through Airbnb

5.0

our stay at this beautiful beachfront home was absolutely perfect!

The house was spotless, spacious, and beautifully designed—exactly as pictured and even better in person. Every room was thoughtfully decorated and comfortable, making it ideal for a large family gathering.The private pool was a highlight—crystal clear, well maintained, and just steps away from the beach with breathtaking ocean views. We loved waking up to the sound of the waves and enjoying morning coffee on the patio overlooking the water.The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed, and the open layout made it easy to cook, dine, and relax together. The host was wonderful—very responsive, accommodating, and made sure our check-in and check-out were smooth and stress-free.The location couldn’t be better—right on the beach, close to restaurants, and perfect for watching sunsets. This home truly felt like a private luxury resort. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing, upscale beachfront getaway!

Submitted by Narumol B on Oct 20, 2025 through VRBO

5.0

the best stay!

We look forward to staying here every summer with our children and grandchildren…14 of us in total. This was our seventh time here at Jewel in the Sand. The house is amazing and there is plenty of room for everyone. Terrific location. Great views of the beach and ocean, wonderful swimming pool, big and modern kitchen with everything you need, and has all the amenities. The people at Newman Dailey couldn’t be more responsive and pleasant to communicate with!

Submitted by Gwen S. on Jul 15, 2025

5.0

can't get much better than this.

Was one of our favorite family beach trips yet. Stunning place with a beautiful view. Love how secure yet easy to access the property is. Would come back.

Submitted by Nathan B on May 23, 2025 through Airbnb

5.0

this is our second time staying at this house and it was even better the second time.

Every floor has amazing oceanfront views. I love that the house is situated on a private section of the beach with beach service. Fridge on the first floor made it easy to store drinks for the beach and pool. The beds are so comfortable. The staff at Newman Dailey were wonderful and easy to communicate with. I greatly appreciate everything they did to make it a special trip for us. Thank you!

Submitted by Chelsea D on May 11, 2025

5.0

house matched the pictures, awesome view!

My family enjoyed this property we looked forward to returning.

Submitted by Anita L on Oct 29, 2024 through Airbnb

5.0

perfect in every way!

Perfect for our family of 9 in every way!

Submitted by Aimee D on Aug 14, 2024 through VRBO

5.0

wonderful stay!

My family & I enjoyed a wonderful week relaxing on the beach at this property.

Submitted by Becky M. on Jun 18, 2024

5.0

absolutely amazing

Great house, great location. Accommodated our large family very well.

Submitted by Walter B. on Mar 18, 2024 through VRBO

5.0

absolutely stunning!

We had 15 adults and 8 kids for Christmas and the home didn’t feel crowded, it gave us all enough space to have our own areas. We loved being on the beach and the location!

Submitted by Therri W. on Jan 02, 2024 through VRBO

5.0

excellent property!

Great property at a great location.

Submitted by Anonymous on Aug 20, 2023 through VRBI

5.0

perfect stay

We had a wonderful time here and the location is perfect!

Submitted by Lynn N. on Aug 05, 2023 through VRBO

5.0

beautiful house

My family, along with friends stayed here for 4 nights and it was perfect from start to finish! The location is perfect, 4 mins away from a grocery store and close to many main attractions. We are huge AC people, and had no problem staying cold during our stay. The beach area is awesome and right outside the back door. The complimentary beach chairs/umbrellas are a great bonus. We spent many hours in the pool and backyard. The only recommendations I can provide, would be to add more kitchen items to cook/prep with. Along with adding another umbrella outside by the pool area to cover the nice long table. If we return back to Destin, we will be staying here again!

Submitted by Kaylie B. on Aug 01, 2023 through VRBO

5.0

great last minute getaway

We decided last minute to book this trip for Memorial Day weekend and I couldn't be happier with the selection of this home! It's located in a small quiet gated community but you are very close to many shops and restaurants. The home is well stocked with everything you would need to cook, dine and sleep!I The rooms are very spacious and the beds/bedding are comfortable. Each floor has a balcony looking out to the beach with comfortable outdoor furniture. We really enjoyed having a private pool that the kids could play and swim while grilling dinner each afternoon. Having direct private access to the beach made it very easy with multiple young kids. As you can imagine, it was a very busy holiday weekend but we did not have any troubles as the beach is private and only guest with a wristband can be in that area. The chair company had our chairs set up each morning and made is as stress free as possible.

Submitted by Myra C. on Jun 12, 2023 through Airbnb

5.0

5 out of 5 stars

Submitted by Lisa on Apr 29, 2023

5.0

great spot and private!

Great spot and private! Close to everything but also in a gated community. Right on the beautiful beach with a great pool. We had a group of 24 and we had plenty of room. We never felt crowded or on top of one another. Plenty of places to sit and eat and relax. Having the 4 beach chairs and 2 umbrellas setup everyday on the beach was amazing! We made great memories in Destin and at Jewel in the Sand and can’t wait to come back!

Submitted by Lindsay F. on Apr 14, 2023 through Airbnb

5.0

5 out of 5 stars

Submitted by Margaret on Nov 05, 2022

5.0

5 out of 5 stars

Submitted by Diem on Sep 06, 2022

5.0

absolutely amazing house and location!

Had a perfect stay!

Submitted by Peggy H on Aug 28, 2022 through VRBO

5.0

great house for family

We took our family to Destin for a week and thoroughly enjoyed this house. Having a elevator in the home was definitely a plus. Probably would have enjoyed more shade on the pool/deck area but that's minor

Submitted by Sharon P on Jul 16, 2022 through VRBO

5.0

panha

Everything is great

Submitted by Panha on Apr 12, 2022 through Everything is great

5.0

breathtaking

Jewel in the Sand was more than we have ever expected. The view was amazing, the staff was so helpful. You all made our Thanksgiving very special. We will definitely see you next year!!

Submitted by Gloria on Dec 02, 2021

5.0

great property

The property was exactly what we were expecting and hoping for to house our family of 18! It was a great week and would highly recommend to anyone with plans to vacation in Destin.

Submitted by Nicholas W on Aug 25, 2021 through Homeaway

5.0

amazing home on the beach

Having the beach just steps away from your home was the best part, but having such an amazing home came in a close second. The home was extremely clean. The rooms were all a great size and having so many of them was perfect for us. The house is setup were the second floor is only used as a living space (kitchen, family room, dinning room, etc.). Having this type of setup was perfect. It allowed those that wanted to go to bed early or sleep late the chance to do that without hindering the rest of the group. If there was anything to say that we would have changed it would have been to have more cooking utensils and beach towels, but as you can read from above it did not hinder our stay. Overall things were great. We feel blessed to have had the chance to stay here.

Submitted by Seth H on Mar 21, 2021 through VRBO

5.0

5 out of 5 stars

Submitted by Mary on Oct 01, 2020

5.0

5 stars

Submitted by Mary on Sep 29, 2020

5.0

great family stay

The Jewel in the Sand was the perfect choice for our family stay. The main floor had plenty of room for everyone, those who wanted to watch football and those who wanted to play family games. The two high-top tables are perfect for family meals and games. The tree living areas on three floors are great for separation. For those rainy days, the TVs in every room are extra large. The downstairs floor is great for kids, but not for adults (shared hall bathroom, no windows). The outdoor areas are plentiful with nice, heavy, furniture. And oh yeah, the beach is right out your back door.

Submitted by Mike on Dec 07, 2019

5.0

perfect for family reunion

We have 4 children and 10 grandchildren and this house was perfect for our family. Views and layout were wonderful. House was clean and in near pristine condition--e.g. no wear and tear on furniture, walls, or appliances. With the great view, comfortable eating locations, amply supply of beverages, we chose to eat every meal at the house--why fight lines and traffic when you can relax and eat overlooking the beach? The kitchen was very well stocked in terms of utensils, pots, stainless, etc. Two ovens worked great. (I liked the blender so much I went out and bought one when when I got home!) The house is equipped with washer and dryer which got a lot of use in our case and, while the beach was used every day, the extensive use of the pool by the grandchildren surprised us. Minor annoyances--1) plastic under bed sheets. We decided that this was a reasonable accommodation to guard against bed bugs. 2) no faucet outside dedicated to rinsing sandy feet. We used the outside shower which didn't do quite as good of a job to cleaning off feet. 3) ice maker produced about 2 trays worth of ice a day so one bag of ice was the order for every trip to the grocery. 4) Fourth floor AC unit is a bit undersized. We needed to cool the 3rd floor more than necessary to keep the 4th floor comfortable. 5) no pot holders. We used dish towels. 6) and we donated a new can opener. The Newman-Dailey staff were very pleasant and efficient--check-in and check-out were painless. Overall, a spectacular vacation that we hope to repeat again.

Submitted by Neal on Jul 09, 2019

5.0

WE ARE COMING BACK IN 2020--SAME PLACE SAME TIME---ENOUGH SAID WE LOVE THE HOME AND THE NEWMAN-DAILY SERVICE. RAY & PAULA BROADAWAY

Submitted by David Ray on Jun 29, 2019

5.0

wonderful!

It was wonderful! Couldn't have picked better place.

Submitted by Kathy Hoffman on Oct 15, 2016

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