We’re Kristi and Riley
a mother/daughter duo
Crystal Haven is the house we bring our own kids and grandkids to. When you book it, you get our family’s beach house — not a rental someone manages from three states away.
The beach is our family’s gathering place.
We fell in love with Destin one summer and never stopped coming back. Now it’s where our whole family lands — kids, grandkids, all of us in one house for a week. That’s what Crystal Haven was built for.
So it’s set up the way we’d want it on our own vacation. Space for everyone to spread out, enough to do in the backyard that nobody asks what’s next, and the small stuff already handled — the coffee, the beach towels, the extra linens, the board games in the cabinet.
We run it ourselves, just the two of us. Message us any time during your stay. We answer fast, and we’d rather you ask than wonder.
How we vacation
Four things our family never skips. Steal them if you like.
Slow mornings
Breakfast on the patio before anyone else is up. The day can start whenever you decide it does.
Everybody together
Cousins on the bunk beds, grandparents on the couch, somebody losing at cornhole. That is the whole point.
Go explore
The beach is a 5-minute walk. The harbor, the parks, the little shops — go find your own favorites.
Always good ice cream
Non-negotiable in our family. Ask us where to go and we will absolutely have opinions.
What our guests are saying
★★★★★ 50+ verified staysPerfect way to enjoy the soft beaches of Destin!
“This place is right down the street from Crystal Beach. We used the golf cart (definitely recommend) to get back and forth to the beach, and found that there was always plenty of golf cart parking. There’s a dedicated lot just for the golf carts!… House is super comfy and homey. Pool is relaxing. Host is quick to respond and very helpful.”
Nathan
Accommodations everywhere!
“Crystal haven was absolutely amazing. My family and I had such a great time here. Accommodations everywhere from board games, extra linen’s, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, Keurig coffee machine and so much more. The outside amenities are really nice, clean and I’m a professional pickleball player now!”
Stephon
The pickleball court got the most use
“This place had everything! We have 4 kids from 7-16 & they had more fun here than any other places we have ever taken them in their vacation lives!… The pickle ball court was amazing & got the most use.”
Jenna
Reviews from our Airbnb listing. The wording is each guest’s own — an ellipsis (…) marks where a longer review was shortened for space.