| complimentary amenities include access to a local fitness and tennis center, plus a dvd library and seasonal loaner beach chairs. some rooms have gulf views. in a colorful building a minute's walk from the beach and the gulf of mexico, this cozy guesthouse is 2 miles from camp creek golf club and 4 miles from deer lake state park. the 9 modern rooms feature high-thread-count sheets, free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and dvd players, as well as minifridges and coffeemakers. a pair of suites add living areas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport 1 hr 14
Point Washington State Forest (11 min)
State forest featuring several loop trails for hiking & biking, plus camping, hunting & wildlife. Grayton Beach State Park (21 min)
2,000-acre park offering ocean swimming, a boat ramp on a lake, hiking & biking trails, & camping. The Blue Giraffe (6 min)
Art museum and art Deer Lake State Park (12 min)
Seaside nature preserve offering beaches, swimming, fishing, picnic spots & bird watching. Russell-Fields Pier (19 min)
Popular lookout for fishing, sea turtle spotting & dramatic sunset views over the Gulf of Mexico. Conservation Park (17 min)
Expansive green space featuring vast woodland areas with miles of hiking trails. Watercolor (23 min) Visit South Walton - Visitor Information Center (18 min)
Local tourism center providing maps & information on activities, with a souvenir shop & small pond. Eden Gardens State Park (15 min)
Park featuring manicured gardens & an 1895 mansion known for its Louis XVI furniture. Man in the Sea Museum (15 min)
Museum showcasing the history of scuba diving with displays of artifacts, plus hands-on exhibits. Gulf World (20 min)
Tropical gardens plus shark feedings, dolphin encounters & sea lion, parrot & dolphin shows. Frank Brown Park (17 min)
Recreational park offering sports fields, an aquatic center, trails, a fishing pond & dog play area. Camp Helen State Park (5 min)
Featuring a large coastal dune lake, this vast park offers swimming, hiking & fishing for all ages. Blue Mountain Beach (24 min)
Known for its low-key atmosphere, this popular beach offers swimming, sunbathing & nearby eateries. | 
