Welcome to Emerald Shores Beach House!

Thank you for exploring our property for your upcoming holiday! What sets this listing apart from others on Airbnb? The key distinction lies in the fact that this is one of our cherished homes, a space we genuinely inhabit at various times throughout the year. Its layout and setup reflect our personal preferences, crafted from a perspective of enjoying our time living, cooking, relaxing, and sleeping here. We believe that if we find comfort and delight in this home, you will too. Meticulously chosen furnishings, a well-stocked kitchen, premium mattresses, and thoughtfully curated details contribute to making this house feel like a true home. Our commitment is to provide an experience far beyond the typical short-term rental, as this residence is an authentic reflection of our lifestyle rather than an investment property designed solely for temporary stays.

Take a moment to peruse the reviews, and you'll likely discover that choosing this property for your stay is a fantastic decision for you and your family. With a hosting history dating back to 2010, we bring a wealth of experience to ensure your visit is seamless and enjoyable. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to host you, and as always, feel free to reach out with any questions before making your reservation. We take pride in our prompt and attentive communication, so you can expect a swift response. Once again, thank you for considering our property. Now, let's delve into more details about our home...

Cypress Dunes is a beautiful, private, gated village of luxurious beach homes located at the west end of scenic 30-A. This picturesque community is surrounded by the Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and the beautiful white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Just miles from the Grand Boulevard at Sandestin, our home offers all the conveniences of great restaurants and shopping while providing the serenity of a quiet beachfront community.

Topsail Hill is a 1,640-acre Florida State Park. It offers a wide variety of natural resources including 3.2 miles of secluded, white sand beaches with majestic dunes over 25 feet tall. Three rare coastal dune lakes provide excellent freshwater fishing. Lakes, pristine beaches, old-growth long leaf pines, sand pine scrub, and a variety of wetlands offer a bird-watching and hiking paradise. Visitors are invited to enjoy swimming, bicycling, roller blading, fishing, hiking, picnicking and more.

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park’s tram service shall operate service each day 9:00 a.m. until sunset at least twice per hour to provide transportation to the Park’s beach access from the Park’s public parking lot. This program is to increase beach access parking availability along 30A, increase awareness of outdoor recreation opportunities, and increase visitation to the Park.

The Cypress Dunes community offers a long list of amenities in a quiet and peaceful surrounding. The upscale amenities include a clubhouse which showcases a gulf front Infinity edge pool, state-of-the- art fitness center, outdoor Jacuzzi and fireplace, observation sun deck with incredible views of the Gulf of Mexico, and a banquet room. Two regulation championship tennis courts are located within the community.

You will fall in love with this immaculate home with three private bedrooms and bathrooms. The house backs up to a quiet cypress grove. As you enter the front door you enter the main entertainment area of the house with wood floors and coffered ceilings. The open concept first floor makes entertaining simple. Stainless steel appliances accent the gourmet kitchen with seating for four. Your dining room flows right off of the kitchen and has seating for and additional six people. Enjoy watching the flat screen TV in your comfortable living room with gas fireplace or enjoy refreshments in the first floor screened in porch. The first floor also has a second master bedroom and bath with TV.

The master bedroom is located on the second floor. Your spacious bedroom includes a King bed, TV, DVD player, coffered ceilings and beautiful gas fireplace. Want to relax in the trees? Enjoy relaxing on the second floor screened in porch located directly off the master bedroom. The master bath has two sinks and a luxurious walk-in shower.

The second floor has a 3rd bedroom that has a queen bed and a bunk bed (sleep four total) and has its own private bathroom and TV located in the room. A full size washer and dryer are also located on the second floor for your convenience.

We provide complimentary high-speed internet if you do have to work or study remotely during your stay.

In the back yard, we provide a propane gas BBQ grill and grilling tools for your cooking enjoyment. We do ask that, if you do use the grill, you please clean the grill for the next guest prior to your departure. Thank you for doing this for those that come after you, just as it was done for you before your arrival.

We provide six brand new (winter 2023) Priority Coast cruiser bikes with baskets that are included with the house (save a lot of money by not having to rent bikes!), complementary for our guests. You'll get the code to the bike locks once you book. The bikes are on a rack in the front of the house.

NOTE: RVs are not allowed in the community.

The beautiful white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico are about a 12 minute walk, 5 minute bicycle ride, or a quick drive to public access with free parking, public bathrooms and showers and life guards on duty March thru September.

We also provide six beach chairs and two beach umbrellas included with the beach house. The closest beach access is Stallworth Lake (no toilets/showers), and the next closest (with toilets/showers) is Walton Beach Access, which is just a 4 minute drive from the house. Most guests drop off the beach equipment and family with the car, and have one person bike back to the beach from the house. You're just minutes from one of the most beautiful beaches in the world! Beach chair leaned back, sun shining bright, shimmering water as far as you can see, toes in the sand, resting under the shade of a big beach umbrella.

We look forward to hosting you, your family and friends for the 30A vacation of your dreams! We've been hosting for more than 10 years, so feel we know how to make our guests feel special! Be sure to check out our other properties and the reviews from our guests. We acquired this house in March 2021 and will work hard to earn your 5 star review!

Begin your perfect vacation by booking our house today!

The Cypress Dunes Gulf front Infinity Edge Pool is heated on the following dates:

Spring Break, Fall Break, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Holiday

Amenities include a clubhouse overlooking Topsail Hill State Preserve and the Gulf of Mexico. This ultra-exquisite complex features:

Two resort-style pools

Jetted spa

Fitness center

Owners’ clubhouse

Outdoor fireplace

Recreational lawn area

Tennis courts

Gated community

The Amenity Center in Phase I offers an infinity edged swimming pool, jetted spa, outdoor fireplace, homeowner clubhouse, fitness center, & a second level sunset deck where incredible views of the Coastal Dunes Lake & the Gulf of Mexico are always found. Cypress Dunes community also features a recreational lawn area & tennis courts. Take a stroll along the wooden boardwalk & you could catch a glimpse of some of the wildlife that is native to our area. Connecting to Phase II of Cypress Dunes, this rustic walking path takes you above the Cypress pond, where you’ll find another resort style swimming pool with a cascading waterfall.

Things to do and Places to see:

Area Golf Courses:

Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Indian Bayou Country Club

Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club

Emerald Bay Golf Club

Kelly Plantation Golf Club

Seacape Golf Club

State Parks and Recreation Areas:

Eden State Gardens

Grayton Beach State Recreational Area

Vortex Springs

Topsail Hill State Park

Henderson State Park

Arts, Entertainment, and Shopping:

Big Kahuna’s Water Park

Gulfarium

The Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College

Northwest Florida Ballet

Grand Boulevard at Sandestin

Destin Commons

Harborwalk