Welcome to Sugar Palm Vacation Rentals

Welcome to Tahitian Turtle!

This beautiful home is perfect for your family beach vacation! There is room for everyone in the spacious floor plan, with accommodations to sleep up to 12 guests in 3 king beds,1 queen bed and 2 sleeper sofas.  We've recently made some updates to this home and we’re sure you’ll like what you see!

An ideal home for 2-3 families with children- we sleep up to 12 people. For a group of all adults, this home sleeps 8-10.

We keep all our homes clean and well-updated and pay attention to amenities you expect, such as high-speed internet (free wifi), nice flat-screen TVs, high-definition cable, hair dryers in each bathroom and more.  We also provide items our smaller guests may need like a high chair and pack-n-play.  

First Floor
Walk into the SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM with crown molding, sleeper sofa, loveseat, chair & ottoman and an extra-large flat-screen TV.  It’s a great place to relax after a day of fun at the pool or the beach. The living area is open to the kitchen and dining area, so there is plenty of room for your group to enjoy time together.  

The DINING AREA seats up to 8, with seating for 4 more at the large kitchen counter.  You’ll enjoy cooking in the BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN with plenty of counter space, stainless steel appliances, and a convenient pantry.  We want you to feel at home right away, so we have equipped this kitchen with a blender, toaster, hand mixer, plenty of dishes, flatware, cookware, Keurig K-Cup coffee maker and a regular drip coffee maker.

LAUNDRY ROOM – You’ll certainly appreciate the spacious laundry room in this home.  It’s conveniently located on the main floor and includes a full-size washer & dryer, storage shelves, an iron and ironing board.  

BEDROOM #1 - KING MASTER 
On the main level, you will find a large, private bedroom with a King bed and side tables.  There’s also a dresser and closet, so you can unpack and make yourself at home. There’s a flat-screen TV here too for enjoying a game or a favorite show. 

Bathroom #1
Adjacent to BEDROOM #1 on the main floor, the well-appointed full bathroom features a commode, vanity with sink and a large tile shower.  The bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer and large, fluffy bath towels.

Second Level
BEDROOM #2 - KING MASTER SUITE WITH ATTACHED BATH
This extra-large King Master Suite features a king bed with two nightstands and reading lamps.   There's a sleeper sofa here for two more guests too. Two comfortable chairs and an ottoman provide plenty of room to relax here too.  This is a great room for couples or a small family.  You will appreciate the flat-screen TV, and 2 large closets. Private access to the balcony is another special feature of this space.

Bathroom #2 Private Ensuite for BEDROOM #2
This large private bath is attached to Bedroom #2- King Master Suite.  It features a commode, two separate vanities with sinks and a tub/shower combination. It is equipped with a hairdryer and large, fluffy bath towels.

BEDROOM #3 - KING MASTER 
Also on the second level is this comfortable King Master Bedroom with bedside tables and reading lamps.  You'll find a new dresser and TV here too.   Another entrance to the large balcony is just down the hall.

Bathroom #3
Enter this well-appointed full bath from the 2nd-floor hallway.  It is shared by BEDROOM #3 King & BEDROOM #4 Queen guests.  It features a commode, vanity with sink, and a tub/shower combination.  It is also equipped with a hairdryer and large, fluffy bath towels.

BEDROOM #4 - QUEEN Bedroom
This comfortable bedroom is perfect for a couple or children.  It features an inviting queen bed, side table with lamp and convenient dresser - so you can unpack and make yourself at home. There’s also a flat-screen TV. Guests will share the full bathroom just down the hall.

BEACH and POOL – This home in the Villages of Crystal Beach offers the best of both!  You’ll enjoy resort-style amenities including a lagoon style pool with 30,000 square feet of gorgeous, sparkling clean water, with a walk-in area, three waterfalls, spa, and lavish landscaping.  There are plenty of seating areas for your group to enjoy. You’ll also find a Tiki Bar to enhance the resort-style atmosphere.

When you’re ready to feel the sand between your toes, walk the short 4 blocks to the beach, or hop on the free, seasonal trolley, running from (Spring Break) March 1-April 17, 2021 and (Summer) May 28-October 31, 2021.

Pool Heating Schedule:
Spring Break: March 1 - April 17, 2021
Thanksgiving: November 21 - 28, 2021
Christmas: December 21, 2021 - January 2, 2022

The Villages of Crystal Beach is heating the huge, lagoon-style community pool for the 2020-2021 winter holidays for the first time ever! (November 22 - 29 and December 20 - January 2, as long as the outside temperature is at least 65 degrees.)

Parking. You may park up to 3 vehicles at this home, depending on size. There are two additional parking lots in the neighborhood. Golf carts, scooters, boats, motorcycles, trailers, jet-skis, RVs, U-hauls, etc. are not allowed inside the neighborhood gates.

Crystal Beach is a charming seaside community located across from the Bass Pro Shop on the East side of the city of Destin. It's a terrific residential area, yet close to restaurants and activities.  Walk to Twirls Frozen Yogurt, Marble Slab Creamery, Subway, Cracker Barrel, Chili's, Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, and a lot more. Destin Commons, a beautiful upscale shopping and entertainment center, is right across Hwy 98.  It features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Whole Foods, World of Beer, Panera Bread, Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl & Grill, AMC Theater with IMAX and much more.  

We're also Pet Friendly.  Dogs are allowed with pre-approval and pet fee.  This home is located at the end of the street - with extra space next to the house to walk your dogs.