4702 Sea Star Vista in Destiny East: Lake View, Gated Community, and a Separate Guest Suite Setup

by Andrew Iremonger

Have you ever wanted a place of your own, but also a separate space right next door where friends or family can stay close without being in your day-to-day space? That is exactly what 4702 Sea Star Vista in Destiny East is built for.

This is a Mediterranean-style home in a gated Destin community with a lake view, a large main home, and a separate guest suite setup with its own driveway and entrance. The property offers six bedrooms, five bathrooms, and roughly 5,278 square feet, and it sits on about half an acre in a cul-de-sac.

Location-wise, it is positioned in a very practical sweet spot. You are about 30 minutes west of 30A, roughly an hour west of Panama City Beach, and approximately 30 to 45 minutes to the Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS). You are also close to Destin Commons, Silver Sands, and HarborWalk, with beach access just up the road.

Where Destiny East Is and Why This Location Works in Real Life

Destiny East is a gated community in Destin that feels tucked away while still being close to everything people actually use.

From this location, you have fast access to:

Destin Commons
Silver Sands Outlet Mall
HarborWalk Village
Scenic Highway 98 beach accesses
Henderson Beach State Park

The big advantage is that you get a more secluded neighborhood feel without giving up convenience.

First Impressions: Cul-de-Sac, Sidewalks, and Serious Parking Capacity

This home sits in a cul-de-sac with sidewalks, which helps keep drive-through traffic down and makes the neighborhood feel calmer.

Parking is a standout feature here. The property includes:

a separate driveway for the guest suite
a two-car garage
a long main driveway that can handle multiple vehicles

If you entertain often, host family, or plan for rental use, parking capacity is not a small detail.

The Guest Suite Setup: Separate Driveway, Separate Entrance, and Built-In Privacy

One of the most unique features of this property is the guest suite configuration.

The guest suite has:

its own designated driveway
a separate entry
the garage positioned between the suite and the main home

That separation matters for real living. It reduces noise transfer and creates privacy, especially if guests keep different schedules, prefer independence, or tend to treat television volume like it is an Olympic sport.

It also creates flexibility if you plan to use the suite for short-term rental income while keeping the main home private.

Outdoor Living: Sliding Glass Doors, Outdoor Kitchen, and Lake View

The main outdoor living area is designed for year-round use.

There are large sliding glass doors that open wide, connecting indoor space to an outdoor kitchen setup with a reclaimed-wood ceiling detail and a lake view backdrop.

The backyard feels serene and quiet, with the lake as a focal point. The tour even highlighted the kind of small daily joys people love about lake living, like spotting turtles and having a peaceful view that changes throughout the day.

Main Living Space: Open Flow, Natural Light, and a Grand Feel

Inside, the home has a more “grand” feel than a typical boxy layout.

The dining area is spacious and filled with natural light from arched windows. Ceilings are high, and the home includes a surround sound system throughout.

The kitchen is large with extensive cabinetry, granite countertops, built-in ovens, and a six-burner gas cooktop. There is also a pot filler, which is one of those features people do not think they care about until they have one.

Flooring transitions nicely between tile and hardwood, giving the home a classic, high-end look without feeling overly modern.

Main-Level Guest Bedroom and Bathroom Access That Actually Makes Sense

A key functional detail: the main-level bedroom has convenient bathroom access, while still allowing the bathroom to be used by people in common areas.

That is the kind of floor plan feature that makes entertaining easier and reduces awkward “walk through someone’s bedroom to use the bathroom” moments.

Primary Suite: Lake View, Office Potential, and Private Outdoor Access

The primary suite is large enough to support multiple uses, including a dedicated office area.

It also has direct access to the outdoor sitting space, which makes the suite feel like a private retreat. The tour framed this as ideal for someone who enjoys having a quiet corner for reading, decompressing, or simply having a private place to reset.

The primary bathroom includes separate vanities, a soaking tub with a lake view, and a shower space that feels spa-like. Closet storage and built-ins were also highlighted as a major value point.

Upstairs: Loft, Balcony, Secondary Bedrooms, and Multi-Use Spaces

Upstairs, the home continues the “big and functional” theme.

There is a loft area large enough for a game zone or second living space, plus a balcony that feels private even with neighboring homes nearby.

The secondary bedrooms are unusually large, and the bathrooms include thoughtful access points like Jack-and-Jill connections and hallway access. That matters for both family living and hosting.

The bunk room is sizable and supports the concept of this home being ideal for large gatherings, multigenerational households, or high-occupancy rental use.

The Guest Suite Interior: Kitchen, Laundry, and a Self-Contained Space

The guest suite feels like a fully functional mini home.

It includes:

a living area
a kitchen with built-in appliances
a bedroom
a dedicated bathroom
its own laundry setup

This makes it ideal for:

visiting family
long-term guests
multigenerational living
or short-term rental income without sharing laundry or daily-use spaces

The lack of internal access between the suite and the main home is a benefit in many real-world scenarios, especially for rental use where separation increases privacy and reduces risk.

Price, HOA, and Community Amenities

At the time of the tour, the listing details shared were:

6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, about 5,278 square feet
Built in 2005
List price: $2,119,500
HOA: $850 per quarter
New buyer fee: $567

The community amenities referenced include:

gated entry
resort-style pools
tennis and pickleball
fitness center
playgrounds
community room
lakes and walking paths

Short-term rentals were noted as allowed.

Beach access mentioned in the tour was near The Crab Trap off Scenic Highway 98, and Henderson Beach State Park was highlighted as a nearby favorite.

Thinking About a Home with a Guest Suite or Income Potential in Destin?

If you want a home that supports multigenerational living, hosting, or short-term rental strategy without sacrificing privacy, Destiny East is worth a serious look.

We can help you compare this property with similar options in Destin and along the Emerald Coast, and we can also walk through realistic carrying costs and rental strategy before you make a decision.

Visit our Contact Us page to start a conversation.