Beautiful coastal home with endless views! Huge entertaining areas with amazing custom beach furnishings and art, this is a one of a kind beach house!!
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*Pet Friendly, fee applies per pet.
*Pool Heated by request, fee applies.
*Golf Cart (LSV) Rental Partner Discount!
* FREE 1.5 hour sunset tiki cruise with a 4+ night stay
Castaway Castle, Home Features:
• 6 Bedroom, 4 Bath - Available for up to 16 Guests!
• Private Holiday Isle Beach Access (Gated Beach!)
• 2-Story Home with Vaulted Ceilings
• Private Heated Pool
• New 4k UHD Smart TV’s in Every Room
• Free WiFi & Large Outdoor Deck with Grill
Book 4 or more nights and receive a FREE 1.5 hour sunset cruise with Tiki Cruise Destin**
*Winter "Snowbird" rates available. Message for priority pricing.
Welcome to Castaway Castle! This is a newly remodeled, redecorated, and newly furnished Gulf and Harbor view home. It is absolutely fresh and stunning in the way it feels as a beach style vacation home. A Plantation styled estate with gorgeous sprawling staircase leads into luxurious appointments. This home has one of the most unique features of any Holiday Isle home. From almost any interior room or porch of this home, our guests have views of either the waters of the Destin Harbor, or the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. When the weather doesn’t hold up enjoy brand new 4k UHD Smart TV’s in every room of the house!
This luxurious beach vacation home is rich with Southern Plantation style architecture in its exterior design. This home’s interior styling, design, and layout is very open and airy, and it makes visiting and entertaining with a large group incredibly easy, and enjoyable with all of the open space and plentiful daylight streaming in the numerous floor and ceiling height windows in every room. The majestic 2 story southern style porches on the front of the house welcome guests with a grand white entry staircase and white wicker rocking chairs to relax in while feeling the ocean breezes that typically blow strong here at Magnolia Palms.
This gracious home rests upon a private estate sized lot with beautiful resort-like landscaping. This includes lush and mature palm trees and other seasonal flowers. This well- appointed vacation home has a heated pool with a large adjacent deck area, which gives our guests the option to recreate right here in relaxed luxury.
The huge open main floor great room area features a two story vaulted ceiling area with ceiling height windows which let in abundant daylight everywhere and provide unparalleled views of the Harbor! The U-shaped kitchen is large enough for any food preparation tasks, while they visit with everyone in the adjacent 2 story great room and living area.
First Floor: Sleeps 6
Built-in Twin Bunk Beds (sleeps 2)
Built-in Twin Bunk Beds (sleeps 2)
Queen Sleeper Sofa (sleeps 2)
Game Room with TV and seating
Private Heated Pool and Deck
Underpass Gathering Area
Second Floor: Sleeps 4
King Suite with Bathroom (sleeps 2)
King Suite with Bathroom (sleeps 2)
2 story Great Room
Fully Stocked Kitchen and Bar
Dining Area
Large outdoor Deck with Propane Grill
Third Floor: Sleeps 6
King Suite with Bathroom (sleeps 2)
King Suite with Bathroom (sleeps 2)
Kids Room with 2 Twins (sleeps 2)
2nd Living Room
**Complimentary Tiki Cruises are weather-dependent and based on availability. While this bonus can’t be redeemed for cash, the value may be applied toward upgrading to a longer trip if you’d like more time on the water.
*Please note: Pool heat is seasonal and only available for request October - May. Nightly fee applies.
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.
Holiday Isle Beach Access:
The property is located on Holiday Isle and features private beach access to the community beach in Destin that lays between the Gulf of Mexico and the Destin harbor. Holiday Isle in Destin, Florida is known for its gated beachfront access with limited access to our Holiday Isle homeowners and guests. Miles of relaxing white-sand beaches to walk, some great shore fishing, deep-sea fishing right in the harbor, and some of the most authentic waterside experiences this little slice of Northwest Florida paradise has to offer.
-- This gated beach is accessed by key cards, which are provided in the home.*
Golf Cart Rental Discount
- Portoro has partnered with Destin Florida Golf Cart Rentals, LLC to offer our guests 15% Off their golf cart rental! Contact details and pricing for Destin Florida Golf Cart Rentals, LLC will be listed at the property and in your check-in details.
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
Please pay close attention to following the house rules. Non compliance could result in sizable fines.
- All guests staying at an 850 Vacation Rentals by Portoro (Portoro Homes) are required to sign (esignature) a rental agreement and complete identity registration.
- Age restrictions apply. Reservation holder must be 25 years of age.
- All guests must be included on the guest list and not exceed the maximum number stated on the listing.
- Upon arrival, we aim to ensure your safety, proper access to the home, and guest features. ALL guests are required to read the house manual upon arrival. Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to 850 Vacation Rentals by Portoro.
- Known damages incurred during your stay must be reported to the property manager immediately.
- Before check in, we will send you detailed directions to ensure a seamless arrival.
- Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. Check-out time is 10:00 a.m.
- We cannot guarantee early check ins or late checkouts. When it is possible to check in early or check out late, there will be a fee for anything outside of a one hour window within our standard times. If your need for an early check in or late check out is great, your best option is to book an additional night.
- Parking: Information about parking will be noted in the check-in instructions received by the Guest prior to arrival.
- Some homes have cameras for external monitoring only.
- HOTEL TAX COLLECTION: In the State of Florida and in Walton, Okaloosa, and Bay Counties, all hotel and vacation rental hosts are required to collect hotel tax. We collect these taxes within the booking transaction.
- This is a No Smoking property. Penalty fees for violations will apply and you may be asked to vacate the premises with no refund at the discretion of the Host.
- Holiday Isle Beach Access: Key cards are located on lanyards in the home, 2 key cards per stay. Please be sure these are returned to the home, as a replacement fee of $50.00 per key card will apply if not found within the home upon departure.
- Golf Cart (Low Speed Vehicle, "LSV") Rental Discount
Portoro has partnered with Destin Florida Golf Cart Rentals, LLC to offer our guests 15% Off their golf cart (Low Speed Vehicle) rental! Contact details and pricing for Destin Florida Golf Cart Rentals, LLC will be listed at the property and in your check-in details.
- Animals/Pets -- Dogs Only, Guidelines and Fee*
Animals/pets must be disclosed prior to reservation arrival date. Only dogs are permitted in “Pet-Friendly” Property listings. Allowed number of dogs will be expressly stated in the listing and a $150.00 fee per animal/pet is required. Animals/pets are not permitted anywhere on the premises unless prior approval is obtained. Any unauthorized animals/pets at the property will result in a $150.00 per day / per animal/pet fee, and may result in your reservation being canceled, and you may be required to vacate from the Property.
-- The property allows for a maximum of 2 dogs at $150.00 per dog per stay.
*Service Animals: 850 Vacation Rentals by Portoro is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to protect the rights of guests with disabilities to bring service animals (excludes emotional support animals) under the terms of The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need a service animal to ease the symptoms of a disability (as defined under the above Acts), and have the Animal/Pet Fee waived, submit a request in writing to 850 Vacation Rentals by Portoro and include whether or not the service animal is required because of a disability as well as what work or task the service animal has been trained to perform. Any unauthorized animals/pets at the property will result in a $150.00 per day / per animal/pet fee, and may result in your reservation being canceled, and you may be required to vacate from the Property.
- Pool Heat Guidelines and Fee
Some homes offer pools/hot tubs. There is no guard around the water features when available. Use at your own risk. - If the Property includes an on-site pool that offers optional heating, you may request that the pool be heated for the duration of your reservation dates at an additional nightly fee of $75.00. - Please note: Pool heat is seasonal and only available for request October - May.
- Events and Parties Prohibited
Per local HOA guidelines and restrictions, this property is not available for events and/or parties (i.e., weddings, reunions). Unauthorized events/parties may result in fines or fees by the HOA and any costs incurred will be the responsibility of the guest. Non-compliance may additionally result in immediate eviction with no return of any and all payments made.
Weather/Travel: Guest booking in seasons when weather conditions may affect their decision to travel understand they are choosing to do so in full knowledge of the season and agree that last minute requests to cancel or attempts to change stay/reservation dates in these seasons are not honored and no refund or reimbursement applies. 850 Vacation Rentals by Portoro encourages guests to consider available 3rd party travel insurance options for their stays if this is a concern.
License number: STR-024933-2025