The JUSTUS COTTAGE is your home away from home. Nestled in a cool, lush and quiet setting of water oaks and native plants, this easily accessible first floor 2 bedroom, 2 bath cottage features a wonderful floorplan with fresh, new appointments and free high speed internet. Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort is a 27 acre gated community with 24 hour security, SELF CHECK IN in the popular Sandestin area of Destin. The resort comprises a freshwater lake, walking paths with reflecting pools and fountains, 3 large pools (1 heated in winter) scattered throughout the property with hot tubs, cottages, outdoor gas grills for the convenience of visitors, a basketball court and a top-rated tennis and pickleball facility with 5 rubico tennis courts, 5 pickleball courts, 2 fulltime teaching professionals, clinics and a tennis shop to aid scheduling of matches, shop and hang out! The design, construction and landscaping enhance Hidden Dunes natural beauty and help provide its quiet, secluded and private ambience devoid of shuttle buses, traffic and noise. The safe neighborhood is perfect for children of all ages, and allow safe exploration, walking and biking. Please be sure to check out our virtual tour (found just above our photos below).

MASTER SUITE tempts you to stay a while with its beautiful King Poster Bed, sitting room, Flat ScreenTV, ceiling fan, switched bedside lamps, blinds/custom drapes, large walk in closet and spacious luxuriant private bath with shower & bench and large oval soaking tub. SECOND BEDROOM, located on the other side of the cottage by separate hall bath, has two oversized twin beds with exciting new vibrant and inviting bed linens and fun green wall color, ceiling fan, switched lamp, interior blinds, together with plenty of drawer and closet storage space.

Very open living space with lots of light. The Foyer opens into the GREAT ROOM which in turn opens to the Kitchen, Dining Area and screen porch. The Great Room features plenty of seating with its new sleeper sofa, matching loveseat, comfy oversized pillow chair, 50" Smart TV and ceiling fan. Banquet-sized tavern table in Dining Area seats 6 or more and is the perfect complement to the beautiful wrought iron nautical chandelier. Fully equipped KITCHEN, with everything you want, has its own serving bar and 3 stools for those quick lunch sandwiches or snacks. The Kitchen also features a double bowl stainless steel sink that looks out to the SCREEN PORCH with its inviting outdoor living space and its own serving bar, 3 stools, 5' wicker/glass table, 4 chairs and ceiling fan. The screen porch is completed with lots of FUN/BEACH ARTWORK and opens directly out to the resort's reflecting fountain and pools that meander through the interior of Hidden Dunes.

The flooring in all the main living areas (except for the plush carpet found in the bed chambers and ceramic tile in the baths) is a very thick decorator stone. The stone is then covered in many areas with rugs. Washer/dryer, lots of storage, separate food pantry, coat closets, etc.

The Justus Cottage (Cottage 168) at Hidden Dunes is a great beach vacation home in a wonderful location, on the beach side and just west of Sandestin. With its gated entrance and 24 hour security, it offers the peace and tranquility you are looking for on vacation. It's only a short stroll to the beach or use the seasonal tram service. USPTA Tennis & Pickleball pro on-site. New pickleball courts too! Hidden Dunes is located near fabulous outlet shopping at Silver Sands, wonderful restaurants and all of the fun activities offered by this vacation paradise.

Please ask for JUSTUS COTTAGE, B168, Listing #193084, MENTION THAT YOU FOUND US IN VRBO! Also please be sure to let us know if you have any special events coming up during your visit such as a birthday, anniversary or honeymoon!

Our cottage is nestled in Hidden Dunes' twenty-seven acres of beautiful landscaping. The Resort is masterfully designed, constructed and landscaped to enhance the natural beauty of the beaches and creates a unique sense of privacy.
There is an open air tram system for quick and easy access to all amenities (seasonal), including, the most beautiful white, sugar sand beaches in North America, championship Rubico clay tennis courts, USPTA certified professional tennis staff with professionally supervised tennis clinics and round robins, pickle ball courts, 24 hour security/courtesy patrols,lighted basketball court,three swimming pools (one heated) with Jacuzzis, walking trails with gazebo, lake and lakeside deck,reflecting pools and flowing fountains all over the place and a playground area for children. There are many Little League tournaments in our area of Florida. Many of our guests enjoy our home as a convenient, fun place to enjoy while attending these events.

Just next door are championship golf courses and the famous Silver Sands Factory Stores – over 60 stores in walking distance. Down the road (maybe 10-15 minutes) is Destin Commons Mall - open-air lifestyle center offering shopping, dining and entertainment. There is deep sea fishing, sailing, windsurfing, parasailing and other water sports available nearby as well and when you want to treat yourself to lunch or dinner out.. there are over one hundred nearby restaurants.
Hidden Dunes is located directly on the Gulf of Mexico which means that nothing stands in the way of you and a relaxing day on the sugar-white shores of the Gulf. Our seasonal beach service and beach walkover offers more private beach access than any location in the area.Relax around neighborhood pools and enjoy the beautiful emerald waters and dunes with tall palm trees and natural vegetation. Hot tubs are available for guests to unwind after a great day of tennis or a long day of walking the shoreline. Other amenities include natural gas grills, lighted basketball court, clubhouse, wireless internet, screen porch, complimentary tram service (seasonal), 24-hour gated security and seasonal beach service.Beach service is provided by White Diamond .