The Blue Octopus-Golf Cart Deals-Pool Heat
About the Home
The Blue Octopus is a 7BR Destin beach retreat, perfect for large families and groups. This property offers a split layout with a 4BR/3BA main home and 3BR/3BA carriage home. Between them, enjoy a private pool (optionally heated) and abundant patio seating for lounging or dining. Just a few blocks from the beach, with an optional six-passenger golf cart rental to cruise there with ease. We can’t wait to welcome you to The Blue Octopus! Welcome to The Blue Octopus! Get ready to relax and enjoy your very own slice of paradise! >> Key Features << • Optional 6-passenger golf cart rental (for guests age 25+), perfect for cruising to the beach, shopping, and local restaurants. • Walk a few blocks to the beach, or take a breezy golf cart ride instead! • Two homes in one booking! A spacious 1-story main home and a charming 1-story carriage house, ideal for extra privacy or multi-family stays. • Private pool oasis (inquire for pool heating deals) featuring plenty of sun loungers, dining areas, cozy seating, and a fire pit. There are also TWO grills at this home! • Plenty of parking (a rare commodity in Crystal Beach) and even room for RV/boat trailer parking. >> Bedrooms/Bathrooms << Main Home (all one story) • Bedroom 1: THREE Twin bunk beds (6 beds total!), ensuite full bathroom • Bedroom 2: King bed, ensuite full bathroom • Bedroom 3: King bed • Bedroom 4: King bed, full bathroom shared by Bedrooms 3 and 4. Carriage Home (all one story) • Bedroom 5: Two Twin bunk beds (4 beds total!), ensuite full bathroom • Bedroom 6: King bed • Bedroom 7: King bed, full bathroom shared by Bedrooms 6 and 7. • There is another shared full bathroom off the living room of the carriage home. >> Brief Walkthrough of The Blue Octopus << Main Home • When you enter the main home, you’ll step into a welcoming hallway with the full kitchen and dining room immediately to your left. The kitchen is thoughtfully stocked with full-size appliances, dishes, bakeware, pots and pans, silverware, utensils, a crockpot, flat griddle, toaster, blender, and both a traditional coffee maker and a Keurig. Extra silverware is stored above the microwave for your convenience. If you plan to cook during your stay, please bring any spices, condiments, and cooking oils you may need, as we do not provide perishable or non-perishable food items. Our breakfast bar seats 4, while the spacious dining table seats 6, all surrounded by plenty of natural light. Directly across from the kitchen, you’ll also find a convenient storage closet for your stay. • Further down the hallway, you’ll arrive at our spacious living room, complete with an oversized sectional offering plenty of seating for everyone to relax after a fun day at the beach. Enjoy watching your favorite shows with standard cable on the large TV, surrounded by vibrant sea life artwork, including our signature piece - The Blue Octopus! Every TV in the home also features standard cable for your convenience. •Directly past the living room is Bedroom 1: our triple bunk room with six Twin beds - perfect for kids or groups! This room features seafoam green walls and beachy vibes, plus a large TV, an open closet, and an ensuite full bathroom with a stand-up shower. • Slightly to the right of the living room is Bedroom 2: the ultra-spacious master King suite. This large retreat features a comfortable couch, a big TV positioned in front of a full-length mirror, and a bifold closet. The ensuite full bathroom includes a stand-up shower, bright LED mirror, and his-and-hers sinks, perfect for getting ready together! • Continuing down the hallway, you’ll find a full bathroom with a stand-up shower and his-and-hers sinks, featuring bright vanity lights - perfect for getting ready for a day of sun and sand. This bathroom is shared by Bedrooms 3 and 4. • Bedroom 3 is a sunny King suite with a front patio entrance, a bifold closet, and a large TV - ideal for relaxing after a day at the beach. • Bedroom 4 is another King suite, also with a front patio entrance, bifold closet, and large TV. In the hallway, you’ll find the washer and dryer, so you can keep beach towels and swimsuits fresh without ever leaving the house! Carriage Home • Step out of the triple bunk room in the front home and you’ll find yourself on the back outdoor patio. Before heading through the pool gate to the carriage home, take a moment to enjoy the side of the main home, which features a grill and a cozy fire pit - perfect for roasting marshmallows or enjoying a sunset drink. From there, continue through the pool gate to reach the carriage home and pool area. • The pool deck is truly a sun-seeker’s paradise, with plenty of loungers for soaking up the rays, extra patio seating for dining or relaxing, and a second grill for all your cookout adventures. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, enjoying a meal with friends, or sharing laughs around the fire pit, this space is designed for making memories that last long after the vacation ends. • Enter the carriage home from the side door near the pool and you’ll find a bifold mirror closet to your left, stocked with a vacuum, broom, and dustpan for your convenience. Step inside to a gorgeous full kitchen on your right and a spacious living area directly ahead, featuring a comfy sofa and love-seat - ideal for kicking back and enjoying TV with your family and friends. The kitchen includes bar seating for 8, ideal for gathering while cooking or enjoying casual meals. Just off the living room, you’ll find a full bathroom with a shower and a convenient stackable washer and dryer, making it easy to keep everything fresh during your stay. • Just to the left of the living room you’ll find Bedroom 5: a super fun kids’ room, featuring two Twin bunk beds (four Twin beds total), a PAC-MAN game system, and a TV for all the kids’ favorite shows. The room also includes a full ensuite bathroom with a shower, plus a pack-and-play and highchair for the little ones. (Please note: this room does not have a closet.) • The next bedroom over is Bedroom 6, featuring a cozy King bed, fun aqua blue walls, and coastal-themed comforters that make you feel right at home for your beach getaway. This room includes a closet and a large TV for relaxing after a day in the sun. • The last bedroom to the right in the carriage home is Bedroom 7, also with a cozy King bed, fun aqua blue walls, and a beachy comforter. It includes a wardrobe rack, a stand-up mirror, and a large TV. • Bedrooms 6 and 7 share a full bathroom with a stand-up shower, making it easy for guests in both rooms to get ready comfortably. >> Parking << • The driveway accommodates up to 7 vehicles plus our optional 6-passenger golf cart rental. We offer parking for boats, trailers, or RVs at this home. There is no street parking or overnight public parking available nearby. If you plan on bringing an RV or boat trailer, there is parking for 5 vehicles at this home. >> Tiny Travelers & Pets << • We are a family friendly home & include a pack and play, kids plastic dishes, cups, and silverware, a high chair, and baby stair gates for peace of mind. • We are pet friendly and we allow up to 2 pets with a required, non-refundable pet fee. Pets must be house trained, not permitted on the furniture, and are required to be crated if left unattended. Guests bringing pets must disclose this prior to booking, as a pet fee must be paid prior to arrival. Emotional support animals are subject to pet fee, only ADA compliant service animals trained to perform a task are exempt from this. You are expected to clean up after your pet both indoors and outdoors or additional fees will be assessed. You are in the heart of Crystal Beach, and directly across from the Destin Commons with plenty of shopping, entertainment, and restaurants. The Silver Sands Outlets are within a few minutes drive East with more shopping, restaurants, and a play area for kids. There are plenty of public beach accesses close by within walking/golf cart distance. • The Blue Octopus is pet friendly! Just pay the $200 pet fee before check-in and you can bring up to 2 dogs. • Golf cart drivers must be age 25+, complete our waiver, have a valid license, and valid insurance coverage. • Pool heating pricing is $350 for your stay. For trip over 7 days in length, this cost is increased, please inquire for rates. Please give us a 24-hour notice for pool heating so we can get it just right prior to your arrival. • Self check-in with keypad. • All linens (bed linens, towels, beach towels) are provided for any length of stay, with a washer and dryer in the home. Our cleaners supply a light courtesy amount of toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, dishwasher/dish soap, laundry detergent and bar soap that's typically enough for the first 24 hours of your stay. For larger groups or longer trips, it is recommended that you bring additional supplies as seen fit for your group size/length of stay. • We do not supply any beach or pool items, other than beach towels. While there may be items left by a prior guest, we do not guarantee or stock anything other than beach towels for your stay. PLEASE read our house rules in detail before booking. We take time to put the important FAQ here that we need each guest to take into consideration when booking our home. While not all items listed may apply to your stay, we host guests of various group compositions so must list all rules that could apply to a trip. Thank you for your understanding! :)