Painted Porch - Newly Renovated, Heated Private Pool, Walk to Shops + Dining!
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- 7 Guests
- 2 full bathrooms
$156/night on avg
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Painted Porch -
Charming and picturesque – isn’t that the dream when it comes to finding the best beach vacation home? You get all that and more at Painted Porch, a cute vacation cottage in Destin’s quiet neighborhood of Frangista Beach. The rental home has three bedrooms and two baths, and it can host up to seven visitors. Other features include cozy living space, a chic kitchen, a private pool, and four complimentary bicycles. It is only a few blocks from the beach, ensuring guests can access those blue-green waves all day, every day!
A paver drive greets vacationers upon arrival, and surrounding palm trees and other tropical flora set the vacation mood. Step through the vibrant turquoise door to check out your temporary coastal abode. Honey-toned wood floors extend throughout the open living area, which boasts a vintage modern vibe. A dark wraparound couch and brightly colored armchair make up a casual seating ensemble that faces a wall-mounted flatscreen TV. The living room also has a gray-and-white patterned rug, round coffee table, distressed entertainment cabinet, and colorful décor. The kitchen/dining room combo is adjacent the living area. White tile flooring, custom cabinetry, marble countertops, and stainless-steel appliances create an open and welcoming space. An elegant kitchen island with four raised chairs doubles as the dining table. It is perfect for everything from a simple breakfast to beachy appetizers to a formal dinner. From the kitchen, guests can access a private patio, which includes a pool, lounge chairs, an outdoor dining set with umbrella, and a BBQ grill. When you’re not at the beach, chances are you’ll enjoy the quiet seclusion that this peaceful porch area has to offer!
This comfortable rental property features three bedrooms. The master suite has a nautical air, with a shiplap wall, king-size bed, and vintage lanterns. This suite also has a flatscreen TV and a private bath with a walk-in shower. One of the guest bedrooms includes a queen-size bed and a sunny window. The final room has a full/twin bunkbed and TV, making it the perfect place for the kids to hang out.
Besides the awesome accommodations, there are other benefits when you book a stay at this cozy home. The Gulf is only a short stroll away, which is a must-have for a beach vacation. The property is also conveniently located near an abundance of amusements. Restaurants, bars, and shops are within close proximity. The neighboring Seascape Resort offers Ocean Reef guests discounted rates on golf, tennis, recreation rentals, and other activities. Additionally, Silver Sands Premium Outlets, the Village of Baytowne Wharf, and Grand Boulevard are nearby, and each serves as an activity hub with all kinds of fun things to do!
First Floor: Living Room, Kitchen, Dining, King Master Bedroom with Walk-In Shower, Queen Bedroom, Bunk Room with Full/Twin Bunk, Hall Bath with Tub/Shower Combo, Laundry.
*add $50.00 per day to heat pool (available Oct-April if needed)
*Personal beach chairs, umbrellas, and tents/canopies are not permitted from March 1st to November 1st. Chairs and umbrellas can be rented through the onsite beach service. Personal chairs and umbrellas only (no tents or canopies) are allowed on the beach from November 1st to March 1st.
*Note – This property may have date restrictions that apply. All reservations submitted online are a request until receiving an email confirmation from Ocean Reef Resorts. For more details, please review our Minimum Night Stay under Rental Policies.
Charming and picturesque – isn’t that the dream when it comes to finding the best beach vacation home? You get all that and more at Painted Porch, a cute vacation cottage in Destin’s quiet neighborhood of Frangista Beach. The rental home has three bedrooms and two baths, and it can host up to seven visitors. Other features include cozy living space, a chic kitchen, a private pool, and four complimentary bicycles. It is only a few blocks from the beach, ensuring guests can access those blue-green waves all day, every day!
A paver drive greets vacationers upon arrival, and surrounding palm trees and other tropical flora set the vacation mood. Step through the vibrant turquoise door to check out your temporary coastal abode. Honey-toned wood floors extend throughout the open living area, which boasts a vintage modern vibe. A dark wraparound couch and brightly colored armchair make up a casual seating ensemble that faces a wall-mounted flatscreen TV. The living room also has a gray-and-white patterned rug, round coffee table, distressed entertainment cabinet, and colorful décor. The kitchen/dining room combo is adjacent the living area. White tile flooring, custom cabinetry, marble countertops, and stainless-steel appliances create an open and welcoming space. An elegant kitchen island with four raised chairs doubles as the dining table. It is perfect for everything from a simple breakfast to beachy appetizers to a formal dinner. From the kitchen, guests can access a private patio, which includes a pool, lounge chairs, an outdoor dining set with umbrella, and a BBQ grill. When you’re not at the beach, chances are you’ll enjoy the quiet seclusion that this peaceful porch area has to offer!
This comfortable rental property features three bedrooms. The master suite has a nautical air, with a shiplap wall, king-size bed, and vintage lanterns. This suite also has a flatscreen TV and a private bath with a walk-in shower. One of the guest bedrooms includes a queen-size bed and a sunny window. The final room has a full/twin bunkbed and TV, making it the perfect place for the kids to hang out.
Besides the awesome accommodations, there are other benefits when you book a stay at this cozy home. The Gulf is only a short stroll away, which is a must-have for a beach vacation. The property is also conveniently located near an abundance of amusements. Restaurants, bars, and shops are within close proximity. The neighboring Seascape Resort offers Ocean Reef guests discounted rates on golf, tennis, recreation rentals, and other activities. Additionally, Silver Sands Premium Outlets, the Village of Baytowne Wharf, and Grand Boulevard are nearby, and each serves as an activity hub with all kinds of fun things to do!
First Floor: Living Room, Kitchen, Dining, King Master Bedroom with Walk-In Shower, Queen Bedroom, Bunk Room with Full/Twin Bunk, Hall Bath with Tub/Shower Combo, Laundry.
*add $50.00 per day to heat pool (available Oct-April if needed)
*Personal beach chairs, umbrellas, and tents/canopies are not permitted from March 1st to November 1st. Chairs and umbrellas can be rented through the onsite beach service. Personal chairs and umbrellas only (no tents or canopies) are allowed on the beach from November 1st to March 1st.
*Note – This property may have date restrictions that apply. All reservations submitted online are a request until receiving an email confirmation from Ocean Reef Resorts. For more details, please review our Minimum Night Stay under Rental Policies.
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9 Reviews
Property Reviews
At A Glance!
At A Glance!
Reviews indicate that this property offers a great location with easy access to the beach and a private pool, which many guests appreciated for relaxation. The house has a charming vintage vibe and is generally clean, making it suitable for small families or couples. However, several reviews highlight issues with maintenance, such as poorly stocked kitchen supplies, inadequate outdoor seating, and management communication problems. Overall, while some guests enjoyed their stay, others found significant drawbacks that may affect their experience.
Don’t rent this property
“Painted Porch” was a disappointment from the start of our vacation. We found a flat tire on one of the bikes and were not able to use it for 3 days. The kitchen was poorly stocked. No hooks to hang up our wet towels and not enough closet space for the number of beds.,There were 3 pool lounges for a house that was advertised to host up to 6 people. 2 out of 3 lounges were unusable due to huge rips in the fabric. Overall a very disappointing house and service. Definitely not worth the price point. We won’t rest again with Ocean Reef.
Alessandra S.
1 year ago
Perfect beach getaway
My hubby and I stayed here for a week and it was awesome! The ocean was really rough so it was so nice to have a private pool to relax in since we couldn't swim much at the beach. The house is older and has a very cutesy vintage beach vibe. The bed in the main bedroom was so comfortable!! The kitchen had everything we needed to cook a few meals at home. Everything was very clean including the pool! We will definitely stay here again! The beach access was a little confusing despite them including a picture of it because there were othere access doors that looked like the one we were supposed to use. Turns out we were using the wrong one. The beach is a little bit of trek but after driving for 7 hours to get there, a few blocks to walk isn't a deal breaker. Plenty of good restaurants in the area and winn dixie was about a 5 minute drive. The area was so beautiful and very quiet. Everyone is in bed by 10pm so no late night craziness. I highly recommend this house!!! My one and only complaint is it would be nice if there was a little more privacy around the pool area. Like maybe some bigger trees or bushes. Everyone walking by could see in the pool and we would have preferred a little more privacy. Other than that this place was perfect for us and we loved it!
Catherine B.
1 year ago
Great getaway!
We had an amazing stay! Great location and very cute, clean home! We will def be back! We really enjoyed our stay!
Kim D.
3 years ago
Not as Listed/Horrible Management
When we first arrived, the pool that we had spoken to someone about, was not heated, bathroom sink clogged after first use, on call maintenance man, Ples, informed me to “stop acting childish & grow up” then hung up on me, when asking if he made sure properties were ready, his name & what he can do. Since he informed us, we had to wait until morning for plumber (that never showed) with horrible service for an on call tech. Sheets had some grossness on it, never got changed. Nightstand had a booger with hair sticking on it. Shower caddy in bathroom rusted, extremely rusted. Cracked shower pan, towels washed with some orange stains on them. We were informed by management that pool tech gave some lame excuse for pool heater not being on. Which is funny, because the last night when it was colder, it ran most of the night. VRBO’s site does NOT state there was construction EVERYWHERE around you. Management company states it is on their website, which I’m still jot positive why I would go to their site when I purchased and had all the other information on VRBO. Otherwise, why use a third party site?? Sawdust on all outside stuff, including in pool. Pots & pans had burnt/scraped bottoms. Definitely not as described, management company, Ocean Reef, is NOT worth staying with again.
Katie M.
3 years ago
Family vacation
Very nice place for small family getaway. Place is small so wouldn’t recommend more that just one nuclear family. We have 2 smaller kids so it worked well for us. Older place but the kitchen looks to have been recently updated. Pool is nice and appears relatively new. Excellent location to the beach which is just a short walk away. Not a bunch of bells and whistles but a good place for family getaway
Thadis C.
3 years ago
Beach week
The pool was the best feature of this property. However, the patio was lacking....table only provided seating for 4,(we had 6) umbrella so small that it didn't even provide shade for the entire table...for the size of the patio it would have been nice to have 2 large umbrellas. Would also have been nice to have outdoor lighting for the patio/pool area for the evening. Minimal beach amenities,..2 beach chairs provided. Kitchen needs to be inventoried.... only 6 forks and fry pans so scratched that Teflon coating peeling. Communication with office provided no follow up....called because beach code was inaccurate and beach wrist bands were not provided. We were given the new code which did work and told the wrist bands would be dropped off that evening. They were not so we called again the next day, different person said they would be dropped off that day but we really didn't need them. They were never dropped off and luckily we did not need them. However, it did make us wonder what kind of response we would have gotten if we really did have a problem! Upon checkout we were told to leave the wristbands on the counter or we would be charged. We explained we had never received wristbands. We ended up not being charged. To sum up, nothing special about this property....although it could be!
Mike P.
4 years ago
Great stay
We enjoyed the stay a lot. Great place and so much fun at the beach
Bernadeta W.
4 years ago
Enjoyed our stay
We had a great spring break week with our 4 kids (ages 12-19). The short walk to the beautiful beach access gate was about 5 minutes. We paid to have the pool heated and it was perfect for night swimming and to cool off during the day. The house is compact but we fit comfortably with 6 of us. Our only complaints would be lack of clothing storage (no dressers) and we could have used another set of plates so we weren’t always doing dishes. We really loved the house for the pool and proximity to the beach!
Melissa B.
4 years ago
Beautiful!!
What a wonderful getaway! Thank you for sharing this lovely house with us.
Katerina A.
4 years ago
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