Amazing, Private. Beach, Lg Pool, Chef Ready, 4 bch chairs

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Villa Emeraude with everywhere balconies - views to lake and gulf

Living room: electric fireplace, two sofas (one with lounge), overstuffed chair

view from base of stairs coming from 2nd floor balcony

Villa Emeraude is home in top, left corner. Has views of lake, gulf, and easy walk to beach gate.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 24418 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Pool

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Explore the area

Destin, FL

Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park11 min walk
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)4 min drive
Destin Harbor Boardwalk5 min drive
HarborWalk Village5 min drive

We were a group of 16 between kids and adults!! We spent thanksgiving break at this home and it was wonderful!! The hous...

Maria G P.

Jan 27, 2024

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

1st floor bedroom

1 King Bed

1st floor family

3 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3rd floor bedroom

1 King Bed

3rd floor family

1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Loft/entertainment/sleeping on 3rd floor

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Main floor/2nd level

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Professionally designed, remodeled and decorated. Villa Emeraude is seconds away from Dunes of Destin stunning private beach - stroll down quiet sidewalk. Four Beach Chairs/2 Umbrellas included! Chef's kitchen was remodeled with gas range which is hard to find in area beach homes. Range has 5th griddle heating element and warming drawer. Conveniently located close to range-oven is a separate prep sink - so you can't have too many cooks in the kitchen! Wet bar offers dedicated and zoned wine and beer refrigerator and stand alone ice maker. Kitchen features a large Cuisinart countertop oven with steam function. All utensils, pots, pans, instapot dutch oven, pasta pot, sheet trays are stocked for the chef. Other appliances include large slow cooker, quality blender, waffle iron, panini press, air fryer, and food processor. You will enjoy larger private pool on end lot with sweeping views of lake, some of gulf, and skyline from expansive wrap-around balconies. Every bedroom opens to dramatic views from fully tiled and furnished balconies, terraces, or verandas. The balconies overlooking pool and lake from 2nd and 3rd floors are expansive, wrap-around relaxation areas.

Bathrooms just remodeled with designer tile and deep soaker tub. High end vanities and shower sprayers. Photos coming!

Main living-dining space and three bedrooms are super-sized and not the cramped gathering quarters most vacation homes have left over. All bedrooms are en-suite. Two living areas in 3rd floor loft and living room provide entertainment options. There is a separate video gaming space with Atari and X-Box off of garage for kids. Home has highest speed "gigablast" wifi with extenders for each floor and back yard.

Back patio and pool area are landscaped and provide shaded table with benches, seating sectional, various chairs, and TV. Largest Weber grill with searing element is at end of patio. There is also convenient outdoor shower.

TWO sets of beach chairs/umbrella are provided from March to end of October. Full beach service is in effect at Dunes' beach.

*Maximum weight of any dog: 35 lbs., limit of 2 dogs (see dog fees)

Property manager

Karen Lugo

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

ALLOWED

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

$37.50/night - per dog, max weight of any dog: 35

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

A $500 Security Deposit Hold will be established on your credit card during your booking

A signed Rental Agreement is required.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this holiday home is on a lake. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and The Track Family Recreation Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Destin, FL

What's nearby

Destin Beaches - 2 min walk
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 11 min walk
Morgan Sports Center - 3 min drive
Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 5 min drive
HarborWalk Village - 5 min drive

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

Margaritaville Restaurant Destin - 20 min walk
The Back Porch - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min walk
Donut Hole Bakery Cafe - 3 min drive
Merlin's Pizza (Destin) - 20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing, Private. Beach, Lg Pool, Chef Ready, 4 bch chairs pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing, Private. Beach, Lg Pool, Chef Ready, 4 bch chairs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing, Private. Beach, Lg Pool, Chef Ready, 4 bch chairs?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing, Private. Beach, Lg Pool, Chef Ready, 4 bch chairs located?

This family-friendly Destin holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

27 April 2024

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

Amazing!

Everything about this stay has been nothing short of AMAZING! The homeowner has gone above and beyond to make her home teen, kid, toddler, infant, and adult friendly. We needed nothing for our stay. We came with our 2 daugters, their husbands and 6 children, ages 6 months to 15 and no one was bored! We also traveled with my son in laws father. We both own restuarantsand are chefs in Iowa and this kitchen was nothing short of perfect. We created so many memories this week! The bedrooms are perfectly located with each family having their own bathroom and private balcony! The views were beautiful. The pool was fantastic and perfectly heated for our littles! The beach was a short walk crossing no streets. Karen provides 4 beach chairs and 2 umbrellas for our daily trips to the beach! The boardwalk was was a 2 mile drive with lots to do! So many great restaurants near by as well. This trip was nothing short of PERFECT and Karens home made it even better! If traveling to Destin with your family I would definitely choose Villia Emeraude every time! It's perfect in every way! We are already looking at possibilities for next year! Thank you Karen, Amy

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran H.

9 April 2024

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

Amazing Spring Break

We absolutely enjoyed our week at Villa Emeraude, beginning with the excellent communication throughout the whole process to the home itself which was absolutely perfect for our large family of 6 adults and 9 children. The pool, and beautiful beach were a big hit with everyone. Thank you Karen for sharing your home with us!!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria G P., Houston, USA

27 January 2024

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

Excellent home and location!!

We were a group of 16 between kids and adults!! We spent thanksgiving break at this home and it was wonderful!! The house is walking distance to the beach. The house has everything that you need, the pool was a total success. At the end we had a wonderful time without any issues! Everything is very well explained and we did not have any problems but Karen was very responsive to our questions. Thank you for a great experience!!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

J J.

29 December 2023

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

Can I give TEN STARS?! REMARKABLE!

WOW! WOW! WOW! I've rented A LOT of houses in my time but this one is the best EVER. Everyone was happy! Shocking! The owner has thought of everything! Location is terrific! Neighborhood is safe and convenient! Highly HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PROPERTY!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

3 September 2023

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

August 2023

We stayed with 8 other family members and two grandchildren. What an incredible home Karen and Ron shared with us! Everything was so well maintained and clean; even the huge gas grill was clean and new. The kitchen, the furniture, the beds and linens, the bathrooms, and the backyard pool, we’re all so clean and in excellent condition. The televisions with easy program access, the ice maker that never ran out of ice, the large kitchen with all the appliances and two large tables, the pack and play baby bed, the baby safety gates for the stairways, the small children’s beds, the children’s game room, and the beach access with four chairs and two umbrellas, all made for a perfect, incredible vacation. Absolutely awesome home and wonderful, accessible hosts! We’ll be back again next year!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karen Lugo

I have owned and managed my own vacation homes for 23 years. Started with beautiful ski homes in Big Sky, Montana. Many of my guests are repeat and referral and are also long-time friends! I want my home to be a wonderful backdrop for making the kind of memories that I have created with my 7 grandchildren at the beach. We love cooking, grilling, swimming, and enjoying the beach together.

Why they chose this property

I considered over 100 homes before choosing Villa Emeraude. Then I hired a general contractor to take the home apart and rebuild it. We redecorated and remodeled. I found this home so appealing for my extended family of 15 because of the large and roomy gathering spaces and spacious bedroom-bathroom combinations. And, all the outdoor terraces features offer al fresco dining and coffee or cocktail sipping opportunities everywhere!

What makes this property unique

It took me just over one minute to walk to beach gate down the sidewalk with 3 y-o grandson. Villa Emeraude sits on a corner lot that provides more privacy than many homes in beach neighborhoods. Everyone has space to relax and enjoy the views! Dunes is a very special neighborhood with a U-shape gated cul-de-sac of homes that share beach access.