House - Rating 4.7 (33)

Worth the Wait

$313.82 / night + taxes & fees

Bedroom 3 bedrooms
Bathroom 2 baths
Guests 8 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed

  • Location: Destiny West
  • Type: House

Description Description
This serene vacation rental home is on Sunset Lake in Destiny West, an exclusive gated community with fabulous amenities including a pool, hot tub, fitness center and more! Destiny West is a beautiful community with mature palms, landscaping, and cobblestone streets. This neighborhood, with a gated entrance on Scenic 98 feels like it's a secluded tropical paradise, but you are within minutes of a wide selection of amazing dining options, shopping, and entertainment.

This home, "Worth The Wait" offers a comfortable floor plan, with the master bedroom and bath separated from the other bedrooms by a large cook's kitchen and eating area. This eating area, as well as the living room, master bedroom and guest room overlook the lake. Step out onto the enormous deck to take in the beauty of Destin's legendary sunsets! This home even comes with 4 complimentary bikes with helmets so you can explore Destin easily in style!

All the beds have comfortable foam mattresses that sleep like a dream. Each bedroom has an LCD TV, Netflix, and ample closet and drawer space. The large light-filled master bedroom is your retreat, with its glorious view of the lake through palm trees that afford privacy! The master also has a CD/DVD/Stereo System, two comfortable lounge chairs and a private master bath with jetted garden tub and walk-in shower. Enjoy the large deck that spans the entire back of the house and a dock directly on the lake. Dine or just relax as you listen to the fountain in the middle of the lake and the palms swaying in the breeze.

Also enjoy easy access to walking trails overlooking the Gulf, and James Lee Park with its covered picnic areas that have grills, easy dune walkovers, restrooms, and showers. Bring a picnic lunch or leave your towels and beach chairs on the sand while you enjoy casual beachside dining or the open air beach bar at The Crab Trap, where appetizers and cool drinks make watching the sunset over the Gulf a memorable experience.

This beautiful vacation rental home in an elegant, quiet neighborhood is perfect if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy the white sand and emerald water, but be within minutes of the area's most popular attractions. Come enjoy the most beautiful location on the gulf coast, and make it a tradition to return every year for a vacation that is truly Worth the Wait!

***Please note Destiny West's HOA does not allow golf carts within the community.

Bed Sizes

Master - King

Second - Queen

Third - Queen

Living Room - Sleeper Sofa

***Minimum 25+ Age Requirement. No Pets Allowed.***

*Please note peak seasons may require 6-7 night stays, otherwise, a 3 night minimum year-round.

*We also offer monthly rates for stays during our winter season. Please inquire if interested.


Amenities 98 Amenities
  • 4 Free Bikes
  • Air Conditioning
  • ATM/bank
  • Babysitter
  • basketball court
  • Beach
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • Books
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • children welcome
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • Clean with disinfectant
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Coffee Maker
  • combination tub/shower
  • Communal Pool
  • cycling
  • Deck
  • Dining
  • Dining Table
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • DVD Player
  • eco tourism
  • Enhanced cleaning practices
  • Events Allowed
  • Family
  • fax
  • Fire extinguisher
  • fly fishing
  • Free Wifi
  • Games
  • Garage
  • Golf
  • High touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant
  • hiking
  • Internet
  • jet skiing
  • Kayak / Canoe
  • Kitchen
  • Lakefront
  • Lanai / Gazebo
  • laundromat
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • marina
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
  • Microwave
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters
  • mountain biking
  • Near Beach
  • No-contact check-in and check-out
  • non smoking only
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Oven
  • paragliding
  • Parking
  • pets not allowed
  • photography
  • pier fishing
  • playground
  • Refrigerator
  • restaurants
  • SafeHome (VRMA & VRHP)
  • sailing
  • Satellite / Cable
  • scenic drives
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • sight seeing
  • sleep sofa /futon
  • Smart TV
  • Smoke detectors
  • sound/bay fishing
  • Stove
  • surfing
  • swimming
  • Television
  • Toaster
  • Tourist Attractions
  • Towels and bedding washed in water that\'s at least 60sC/140sF
  • Towels Provided
  • tub
  • Washing Machine
  • water parks
  • water skiing
  • water tubing
  • Waterfront
  • WiFi
  • wind-surfing
  • zoo
Amenities
  • Walk-In Shower
  • Destin

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Reviews Rating 4.7 (33) Reviews
Rating 5
Nice home
Very nice! Quiet gated neighborhood only a short walk to the beach.
Anonymous from Kokomo - Posted: 6/26/2023
Hi Doug, thank you for your positive feedback, we hope to see you again soon! -Glass Casa
Glass Casa staff
Rating 5
Very Well maintained, perfect, beautiful location. Loved our stay!!!
Very Well maintained, perfect, beautiful location. Loved our stay!!!
Lina Vyas V from Addison, IL - Posted: 8/22/2022
Thank you for providing us with a 5 star rating! We really appreciate it and look forward to working with you again. Best Regards, Glass Casa Vacation Rentals
Glass Casa staff
Posted: 8/23/2022
Rating 5
We enjoyed our stay
We loved the location, the neighborhood pool and the house was nice. They kitchen had what we needed. The view of the pond and wildlife was nice, too. I’m glad the rental office texted me the check in info and I could text back to that number, it made it very easy to communicate.
Anonymous from Carmel - Posted: 12/31/2021
Rating 5
It was worth the wait!
The house was perfect for our group. Well stocked kitchen, comfortable rooms beautiful deck & lake. We truly enjoyed our stay here.
Anonymous - Posted: 7/12/2021
We are pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable vacation while staying with us. You all were a pleasure to have! We hope to see you back again sometime soon! :) -Destin Palms Vacations
Glass Casa staff
Rating 5
Gorgeous house with a gorgeous view!
This is by far the nicest house we have stayed at in all of the years we have been coming to destin. The location is awesome! 10/10 recommend!
Anonymous from Hendersonville - Posted: 6/1/2021
We are pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable vacation while staying with us. You all were a pleasure to have! We hope to see you back again sometime soon! :) -Destin Palms Vacations
Glass Casa staff
Rating 5
Surely Worth The Wait
We stayed at Worth The Wait in Destiny West for our spring break week. This is our 4th time staying in Destiny West and our second time staying at this particular property. It is the perfect size for our family of four and I absolutely love the back deck, where I could sit all day and watch the wildlife. T
Anonymous from Eau Claire - Posted: 4/15/2021
We are pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable vacation while staying with us. You all were a pleasure to have! We hope to see you back again sometime soon! :) -Destin Palms Vacations
Glass Casa staff
Rating 5
Worth the Wait
It was great. Perfect location for access to pool, beach, and lake behind the house for kids to fish. Publix/Walmart are quick drive, as well as other restaurants, starbucks, etc... Would for sure come back!
Anonymous from Overland Park - Posted: 7/14/2020
We are pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable vacation while staying with us. You all were a pleasure to have! We hope to see you back again sometime soon! :) -Destin Palms Vacations
Glass Casa staff
Rating 4
Great House!
We had a wonderful time in Destin!! This house is close enough to walk to the beach, and the pool is great! The house was in excellent condition, with one exception. When we arrived, the floors were needing a good cleaning/mopping. We had a crawling baby but the floors had not been mopped. But I called Devin and she took care of it immediately! So I will definitely try to stay in this house again!
Anonymous from LnLufkin - Posted: 6/29/2020
So happy to hear Devon was able to get you guys taken care of in a promptly manner and we are also pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable vacation while staying with us. You all were a pleasure to have! We hope to see you back again sometime soon! :) -Destin Palms Vacations
Glass Casa staff
Rating 5
Home Away From Home!
Our stay at “worth the wait” was perfect! Everything was very clean and organized. The home had the perfect amount of space and was in a perfect location. Only walking distance from the beach and a short drive from many restaurants and stores. The neighborhood was beautiful and perfect for morning walks with the family. We will definitely be booking here again!
Anonymous from San Antonio - Posted: 6/10/2020
We are pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable vacation while staying with us. You all were a pleasure to have! We hope to see you back again sometime soon! :) -Destin Palms Vacations
Glass Casa staff
Rating 5
Very Nice

Beautiful property! Very nice management company to deal with. Had an issue with our dryer and had to call maintenance twice, but problem was resolved. Mike was super nice. Would definitely be back.

Laura H. - Posted: 12/4/2019
Rating 5
Great Place for the Family

We had a great time! We had 7 total people including 2 kids and the house was perfect! We caught several fish off the dock in the back yard and our kids had a blast. The house was clean and the kitchen was fully stocked with all the cooking utensils we needed. We have already recommended this house to other families interested in the Destin area.

John Smith - Posted: 12/4/2019
Rating 5
October 2016 Stay

We couldn't have been happier with the accommodations. This home was perfect for our family of four. I hope to return.

Don R from Woodstock - Posted: 8/19/2019
Rating 5
April 2017 Stay

Absolutely Worth the Wait! One of the best places we've stayed in the 10 years we've been coming to Destin. Huge beautifully decorated and private. We look forward to staying here again.

William I - Posted: 8/19/2019
Rating 5
March 2018 Stay

The house was lovely and had everything we needed. Great neighborhood and loved the deck overlooking the lagoon. Very close to beaches and great food. We would come again in a heartbeat !!

Erin K from Baldwin - Posted: 8/19/2019
Rating 5
Great place for the family
We had a great time! We had 7 total people including 2 kids and the house was perfect! We caught several fish off the dock in the back yard and our kids had a blast. The house was clean and the kitchen was fully stocked with all the cooking utensils we needed. We have already recommended this house to other families interested in the Destin area.
Anonymous from Kansas City - Posted: 8/10/2019
John, Thank you so much for taking the time to submit a review of your stay with us! We are so glad to hear that the property had everything you needed for a comfortable vacation. We greatly appreciate your recommendation and hope to have you again! Sincerely, Destin Palms Management
Glass Casa staff
Rating 4
Great location
This is our 2nd year vacationing in this home. The location is great, walked to the beach. The back deck with the pond is just so awesome, very relaxing. The garage had a bad smell coming from the trash can so we had to take it out. Also the sitting are in the living room need some updating. And in the master bedroom the cover/comforter is so heavy, and the pillows very high, not really comfortable. Overall the stay was good and we had an awesome time.
Anonymous from Gahanna - Posted: 4/1/2019
Thank you so much for your positive feedback , Viktorija. It was a pleasure working with you! I am so glad to hear you enjoyed your return to Worth the Wait as well as its beautiful landscaping. I apologize about the smell in regards with the trash can and we will have someone go and check it out. We look forward to your next stay with us. Sincerely, Destin Palms Vacations
Glass Casa staff
Rating 4
Awesome last minute vacation
We picked Worth the Wait at last minute after evacuating hurricane week before. House was very clean with an awesome back deck for our kids to play. Close walk to community pool and beach. Would definitely stay here again!
Anonymous - Posted: 10/22/2018
Thank you for your review Andrew! I am so happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed this spectacular rental property in Destiny West. You and your guests were certainly a pleasure to host, and we welcome you all to come back and relax with us here in Destin anytime! Sincerely, Destin Palms Management
Glass Casa staff
Rating 4
Nice stay
Overall great day. House is gorgeous with large bathroom in walk-in closets and a very nice kitchen. Deck on Lake was very nice. Only real complaint is there was no television service. Had such a basic package that no ESPN or other channels were available. Did have access to streaming packages but didn't help. I would think basic television service should always be included if it's not they should make guest aware. Also found it odd there is no ironing board or iron in the house. Otherwise well-appointed and very nice. Would definitely like to return.
Anonymous from Hopkinsville - Posted: 6/15/2018
Thank you for sharing your experience with us Tamara, your feed back is very important and helpful to make sure we continue to provide excellent service to all of our guests. We look forward to your next stay with us. Best Regards, Destin Palms Management
Glass Casa staff
Rating 5
Great Family Vacation
This house was AMAZING. It was the perfect size for all seven of us. We loved the location and everything about the home!
Anonymous from Missouri City - Posted: 5/28/2018
Thank you for sharing your experience with us your feed back is very important. We look forward to your next stay with us. Best Regards, Destin Palms Management
Glass Casa staff
Rating 5
Beach Babes Turn 60ish and Celebrate at "Worth the Wait!"
Four of us gal pals finally were able to get together to celebrate turning 60! When I stumbled upon the "Worth the Wait" house and read previous reviews, I thought it sounded like the perfect house. I was right! My friends told me they trusted me to make the decision, and I definitely made the right one. The house is beautiful, and the deck was great! The weather wasn't good when we first arrived, but we got our shopping out of the way and took a Dolphin tour. When the weather cleared, we headed to the beach which was only steps away. It was absolutely beautiful! We spent as much time there as we could soaking up the sun and seeing the gorgeous water--nothing better than that! We did not take advantage of any of the community amenities, but I'm sure they would have been great too. Martha, at the property management company was very helpful. I ran into a couple of problems having gifts for my girlfriends shipped there, but we managed to straighten it out, and Martha was wonderful. She answered all my many questions and always responded quickly. I would highly recommend this rental property. We can't wait to go back!!!
Anonymous from Colorado Springs - Posted: 5/7/2018
Thank you so much your feed back. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again next year. Best Regards, Destin Palms Management
Glass Casa staff
Rating 5
Italy visiting Florida
Very nice house and we had nice time , fantastic beach and beautiful neighbourhood.
Anonymous from Radda in Chianti - Posted: 1/6/2018
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you had an enjoable stay at Worth the Wait. We hope you will return again. Destin Palms Management
Glass Casa staff
Rating 5
Wonderful Stay
Our goal was relaxation and ease and that is exactly what we got. The house looks great in photos but even better in person. The backyard/deck area was our favorite part of the house with great sunset views every night. There was also a screened-in porch option which was great when bugs started to become a bit much (which only happened once and we had food so...duh). It was centrally locates and very quiet.
Anonymous from Lawrenceville - Posted: 10/4/2017
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad we were able to help you reach your goal. The home is definitely family friendly and a great place to relax. Hope to see you again soon. Destin Palms Management
Glass Casa staff
Rating 4
Perfect Location
Each year, some close friends and I take a "girls trip" to the beach. This year instead of a condo, we chose to rent a house. A friend recommended "Worth The Wait" and she was exactly right. The house was spacious and VERY comfortable. The beds have great mattresses and there are no "kiddie beds" that an adult has to sleep on. The only negative was the TV. The cable is very limited- no ESPN or SEC network. We were there in September and for girls from Alabama- we need our sports! A second negative was the landscapers came to trim trees before 7:00 am. Chain saws and clanging ladders was not very pleasant thus negating our breakfast on the back deck. Other than that, our stay was perfect. We definitely want to rent this house again.
Anonymous from Owens Cross Roads - Posted: 9/28/2017
Thank you for your feedback. We will pass your concerns on to the owner and make sure the landscapers come later in the day when the home is occupied. we are happy to hear the majority of your stay was enjoyable and look forward to see ing you on your return. Destin Palms Management.
Glass Casa staff
Rating 5
My amazing Destin vacation!
I loved everything about my vacation, the house was beautiful and it had everything we needed. It was near the beach, quiet neighborhood, it was just perfect.
Anonymous - Posted: 9/6/2017
Thank you for the feedback. We will pass your comments on to the owner. Good to hear your stay was enjoyable and look forward to your return. Destin Palms Management
Glass Casa staff
Rating 4
Our vacation
We had a great time and the home was nice!
Anonymous from Alcoa - Posted: 7/16/2017
Thanks for the feedback. Hope you come back soon. Destin Palms Management
Glass Casa staff
Rating 5
It most certainly was "Worth the Wait"!!!
!0th year wedding anniversary. We could not have chosen a more perfect place. Neighborhood was great to walk in and view some of the other homes in this property. If someone cant enjoy this place, its there own fault.
Anonymous - Posted: 5/16/2017
Happy Anniversary! Thank you for your feedback! This home is a staff favorite, and we hope you visit again in the future :) - Destin Palms Vacations
Glass Casa staff
Rating 5
Its worth it.
It was great the house was in a great area. My family and I loved it. It was our first time renting a house instead of a hotel and we will never do a hotel again.
Anonymous - Posted: 4/2/2017
Thank you for your feedback. We look forward to serving you again in the future. Destin Palms Management
Glass Casa staff
Rating 5
Top Notch
It was the perfect property for our family of four. The house had everything we needed and more and the grounds were amazing. Loved sitting on the deck every morning, sipping coffee and enjoying the wildlife.
Anonymous from Eau Claire - Posted: 3/26/2017
Thank you for your feedback. We look forward to seeing you again. Destin Palms Management
Glass Casa staff
Rating 5
worth the wait
I really enjoyed my stay at worth the wait the property looked even better in person. The property was very close to the beach my entire stay was very relaxing and I can not wait until my next vacation I will be returning hopefully longer next time.
Anonymous from Memphis - Posted: 5/16/2016
Thank you for taking the time to review this property. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at this fantastic property!! We hope to have you back again in the near future! Thank you for your feedback, and have a great day! -Destin Palms Management
Glass Casa staff
Rating 5
WORTH THE WAIT
CLEAN AND NEAT...STAYED EIGHT DAYS...COULD HAVE STAYED TWO MONTHS...A GREAT LOCATION WITHIN DESTIN...TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL COURT, AN UP TO DATE ELLIPTICAL...A QUIET AND SERENE AREA.
Anonymous from Elmwood - Posted: 1/21/2016
Rating 5
Definitely Worth the Wait!!!!
We had an incredible time in Destin and at this rental. We couldn't have asked for a nicer home for our week away. Extremely clean, well laid out and very peaceful. The guys enjoyed having the dock out back, they fished nearly every evening (only 1 little fish caught!), while I enjoyed the small screened porch off one of the bedrooms. The beach was a short walk and was just gorgeous.. We enjoyed it so much that we are already planning our return to Destin and this house!!!
Anonymous from Rockwall - Posted: 8/23/2015
Thank you! We are so glad you had a great time, and hope to see you again in the future!
Glass Casa staff
Rating 3
Bowen Review of Worth the Wait 3 BR Vacation Home
The home was nice. There are however a few things that need to be attended too. Housekeeping left lots of long dark hair in the small bathrooms bathtub. This was not that big a deal for me but my wife did not like it at all. The main sofa needs to be cleaned. Its made of light colored cloth that has gotten dirty. The smaller bathroom has 2 blown light bulbs. One of the patio chairs needs to be removed or replaced. It has a large tear in it. The televisions in the bedrooms are very SMALL. They need to be replaced with 32 inch TV's ASAP. My laptop computer has a larger screen than one of the TV's. The gas grill had not been cleaned in quite some time. We tried to use it on our last day of vacation but it was out of propane gas. So we called Destin Palms and they instructed me to go buy more gas. I have the receipt for the propane tank that I purchased. I would like to be reimbursed for the $23.64. For the simple reason that it took an hour of my hard earned vacation time to replace the propane tank. Even though all of the above seems negative, we were pretty satisfied with the home. We have rented more than 20 homes in the Destin area over the past 15 years. If the above items are corrected I would rent the home again. The location was great. The subdivision was peaceful. We have stayed there before. The home was secluded. We had lots of privacy. The lake view was nice.
Anonymous from Kennesaw - Posted: 8/6/2015
Rating 5
Family Vacation
We were a two family group that stayed in this property in July. It was meticulously clean, beautifully decorated, and with high end appliances. Especially loved the top load HE large capacity washing machine, and dryer. The highlight of our morning and evening was spent on the back deck overlooking the lake. It was a great view from inside the house as well. We'd like to thank the family that has graciously opened their house for rental - it seemed like we were borrowing from a friend! Only thing lacking was a golf cart (who wouldn't love that!) or wagon to help transport items to the beach. Highly recommend this house to others. Thank you for a great vacation home!
Anonymous from New Albany - Posted: 8/3/2015
Thank you to both families for your comments about this beautiful house. We appreciate your comments, and as of next season, we will have golf carts available for rental at a very reasonable price. We hope to see you and your guests back in Destin very soon!
Glass Casa staff
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