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Newly Renovated 3BR Home in Gated Community 2 pools and Beach Access! Sleeps 10

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Living Room Out to Patio
Living Room
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Bay Golf Club
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom in Hall

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Newly Renovated 3BR Home in Gated Community 2 pools and Beach Access! Sleeps 10

Hi Friends!

We are super excited that you are considering renting our vacation home. We deeply believe in family and community and it is our goal is to make your vacation experience as rich and relaxing as possible. Our hope is that you will spend time sharing stories and having conversations on the back patio with the ones you love. (Don’t forget the bottle of wine!) A successful vacation in our opinion is one where relationships and families are strengthened as a result of staying at our home. We can’t wait to hear your story!

Our home, “Emerald Villa” is located in the gated community of Emerald Shores in Destin, Florida. We love Emerald Shores because it is one of most family friendly communities on the Emerald Coast and has a unique beach pavilion located directly on the sand with access to all guests. The community has 2 swimming pools (One seasonably heated), a basketball, tennis, and shuffleboard court that are easily accessible by the community sidewalks.

We love that the beach is just a short 7 minute walk away but after a long day in the sun or after a giant breakfast, we love catching the Emerald Shores Tram that will get you there in no time. (It is important to note that the tram only runs during the summer months.) If the beach isn’t your scene, you will enjoy being only 2 minutes from either swimming pool. Lounge chairs provided!

Our home has just one floor, which means no hauling luggage/groceries/babies up and down stairs. We enjoy the open floor plan which creates an environment suitable for game and movie nights after dinner! We also want to save you money on the rising cost of cell phone data so we included FREE WIFI in the house!

Here is a short description of all rooms in the house:

Master Bedroom: One KING size bed sleeping 2. There is a full bath including a jacuzzi and separate shower. The Master Bedroom has a full walk-in closet for clothing and luggage. It also features a 37” flat screen TV with DVD player.

Second Master Bedroom: The second Master Bedroom has a KING BED sleeping two. This room also has a 37” flat screen TV with DVD player. There is a full bath just outside this door.

Bunk Room: The third bedroom features two sets of bunk beds for the children! This room is adjacent to the second Master and located just outside the full bath. It has a 32” flat screen and Sleeps 4.

Living Room: The living room has a sectional couch and two reclining chairs. It also has a 37” HDTV with a DVD player and an IPOD dock stereo. It has a ceiling fan and a small desk in the corner. Also has sleeper sofa for additional sleeping!

Kitchen: The kitchen come fully equipped with all of the amenities you will need for your vacation. All dishes, cutlery, and appliances are provided. (Blender, toaster, coffee maker, etc…) There is a kitchen table for 8 as well as a bar area with 4 stools. (Check out pictures)

Outdoor Patio: You will love our new outdoor patio set up with a built in grill. We provide chairs and an outdoor table for relaxing and dining. There is a fan and light for relaxing at night as well as an outdoor hose to rinse off salt and sand from the beach.

Sleeper sofa: Located in the living room for extra sleeping arrangements.

Laundry Room: We provide a washer and dryer, iron and ironing board to be used at your convenience. Laundry detergent and dryer sheets provided!

Parking at “Emerald Villa” is strictly limited to two cars.

Again, we are so excited that you have considered renting our home, “Emerald Villa”. Please don’t hesitate to call us at any time for more information and be sure to check out our slideshow of pictures.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave any left over wristbands.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade and Fat Daddy's Arcade. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kitchenique - 1 min drive - 2.1 km
  • James Lee Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • James Lee Beach - 3 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Newly Renovated 3BR Home in Gated Community 2 pools and Beach Access! Sleeps 10 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Newly Renovated 3BR Home in Gated Community 2 pools and Beach Access! Sleeps 10?

As of 23 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Newly Renovated 3BR Home in Gated Community 2 pools and Beach Access! Sleeps 10 on 25 April 2026 start from NZ$610, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Newly Renovated 3BR Home in Gated Community 2 pools and Beach Access! Sleeps 10 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Newly Renovated 3BR Home in Gated Community 2 pools and Beach Access! Sleeps 10?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Newly Renovated 3BR Home in Gated Community 2 pools and Beach Access! Sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly Renovated 3BR Home in Gated Community 2 pools and Beach Access! Sleeps 10?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Newly Renovated 3BR Home in Gated Community 2 pools and Beach Access! Sleeps 10 located?

This family-friendly Miramar Beach holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Emerald Bay Golf Club, James Lee Park and Kitchenique. Miramar Beach is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 45 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a family

Very clean and updated east access to beach and pools.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect size for our family if 5 all adults could have fit one or two more guests if needed. House was clean and comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Was a wonderful house and community to stay at while on vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

The house was amazing! The updates are fantastic, the space was open and airy! Plenty of space for everyone to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property!

We had a great week and enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home! It was very clean and was perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home!

Perfect size, lots of room and had everything we needed for our weeks stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kendra was very helpful in all of our needs and questions.

Was excellent. Will definitely return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Overall good stay, great location.

This was a rescheduled trip from 2020. The house is in a great neighborhood with a great beach pavilion with bathrooms. We arrived early and the property manager, Rex, let us in early. The house was in pretty good shape overall, but there was some areas of significant damage. I took pictures with time stamps to document in case of concern. The biggest was the master bedroom door was busted at the bottom (looked like someone kicked it). There was evidence new exterior doors installed. The biggest hassle was two parking speed bumps literally in the middle of the brick driveway. The ad says 2 cars can fit but It prevented us really from parking two cars in the driveway. The property manager said it was due to overhang on neighboring property. They are also a huge tripping hazard. We had issues with tv volume and numerous remotes for 2 days and Rex even came over and couldn’t figure it out. Finally after another few hours of playing around with it randomly the volume worked. Our biggest concern was no communication on check out process, note were there instructions taped to fridge/wall/counter on what to do per check out. We asked Rex and he just said the basics. So we guessed by striping beds, running a load in washer, taking out trash, and running dishwasher. Besides a few inconveniences, overall a great stay in awesome location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

theresa m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home

We had an amazing week at this property! Kendra is AMAZING!! The house was beautiful and it was a quick walk to the beach! Everyone is so friendly and we cannot wait to book again for next year! Thanks Kendra!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House!

We enjoyed staying at this property! The property manager was great to work with and answered all of our questions. This property had all the amenities to make our stay comfortable inside and outside! This is a great property for a family that enjoys the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean Upgraded Property

We enjoyed our stay in the gated community. The property was very nice and has been recently upgraded. The location was close to restaurants and shopping. Shuttles ran to and from the beach frequently and the walk wasn't too bad. We are very glad we didn't rent a golf cart because there is no where to park it at the beach so it wouldn't have benefitted us in helping to tote 7 chairs, a cooler and an umbrella. I would recommend this property to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was smooth

Everything went great, no complaints no issues. Plan on booking again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing week 🏖🍷🍺

The house was beautiful. Pool & beach access was easy and close. Had a small problem with the TV the first night but the owner called us back and was very prompt & patient u til we got it resolved. Would definitely recommend and will use again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Benjamin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location, perfect for our family with a wide age range

Spacious house, lay out was great. Close to the beach and pools! They are not doing wrist bands to use the emerald shores pavilion at this time, and we never saw the shuttle running but the walk was not bad at all. We had been given the wrong code to get into the gated community and couldn't get ahold of either of the property contacts until we left a voicemail. I thought it was odd that they wouldn't answer their phones until a voicemail was left. The house was pretty clean, though under beds clearly needed to be swept out and the shower seemed like it coulf use a more thorough cleaning, but it was pretty decent. It was nice how everything for the beach was there to use, like sand toys, umbrellas, wagon, cooler! Everything that we needed was there and it was a nice stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Ali F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

We loved our stay here! We’ve stayed at many houses in Emerald Shores, this may be our favorite. The decor and layout was modern and visually appealing. Everything was accommodating to our needs. The beds were big and comfy. Our only negative comment is that the volume on the tv in the living room didn’t work. We tried everything and couldn’t ever get it to work. I reached out to both the home owner and house manager with no reply. Minor to us but could be huge to a family that watches a lot of tv on vacation. This home had everything we needed and some things we didn’t. Highly recommend. We’ll be back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach house for family of 8

Great vacation spot for our family of 8. Had everything we needed and loved the Dollar General right next door for quick pick up of things for the house. Master bed was very comfy and the neighborhood is great! Will definitely stay here or any house in Emerald Shores again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This home was perfect and helped us enjoy our beach vacation.

This home was clean, close to the beach, and was stocked with amenities we needed. We loved our stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

We all had a great time! The home is clean, quite spacious, and had everything we needed! There were 4 adults and 5 boys ages 11-15 and we had plenty of room! We really appreciated the extra large table, so that we could all eat meals and play games together. The boys enjoyed the pools and basketball court. The walk to the beach wasn't bad at all, but we definitely hopped on the trolley when we could. We had a great vacation and definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2021 family vaca

Everything was great. Wish there had been more towels for large groups. Also, you get 2 wagons for you trek to the beach one had dry rotted tires that need to be replaced. We sent a picture of the tire to the property manager but she didn't respond. But we all had a great time and the house was great for 10 people.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Beach Home

Lovely home with plenty of room!! House is very spacious & had everything we needed plus some!! The tram was running which made it easier to get back & forth to the beach!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perrect.

This place could not have been more perfect for our family. The pictures do not do this place justice. There was so much room for us all to stretch out. The only negative I have and it has nothing to do with the house was the trolly to take you to and from the beach was not running.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little Gem Packed with so much more!

Everything I worried about forgetting was right there! House is so much bigger than the photos make them out to be! We had plenty of space for everyone! Only downfall is parking is tight. Cart for beach luggage which is a short walk. They dont tell you does cost a fee for the week for arm bands. Closer to the second pool which wasnt busy for us. Dollar General is literally right beside which was super convenient and in walking distance to avoid having to drive out in the one way traffic. We did have one rainy day which was hard to sit outside because you have a small deck. But, This house wont disappoint you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful & Relaxing with Beautiful Beach Access!

The property afforded lots of natural light and was nice and spacious! The property owners had great communication with us and continued to keep the place upgraded with new bedding and furniture as well as a clean atmosphere to relax and rejuvenate in the tranquility of the laid back neighborhood (even during Spring Break). Awesome place for our family to relax and enjoy catching up with some new friends in the area. Highly recommended!
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Loved the 🏖

Home was just right for us!!! Loved the beaches and the area! The owner was very nice and accommodating, quick to respond. The manager was not! Said he would be there and call, never came and did not call! Needs new management!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect first time visit!

This property was the perfect house for our first trip to the area. I agree with other reviewers that the house felt more spacious than it looked online and we were able to effectively spread out OR find adequate space to come together for games, meals, etc. We loved the neighborhood and the pavilion. The beach wagons and trolley made getting to and from the beach a breeze. Kendra was very responsive to our needs, even having beach chairs delivered the morning after check-in when we realized there was only one at the house. This is a great property and we would recommend and stay here again!

About the host

Hosted by Kendra Meyer

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Mike and I are excited to offer great homes to families and friends who love to spend quality time together! We currently live in Cincinnati, Ohio and are enjoying life with our two beautiful daughters, Noelle and Sloane! Santee Vacations is a family business where we strive to serve our guests well and provide an awesome product!

Why they chose this property

Destin is a beautiful city with much to do. When we first visited the Destin area, we fell in love with its beauty and wanted to share it with many other people! We enjoy this convenience and safety the community provides. A stress and worry free vacation is what we love, and we hope that it will provide the same for you!

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