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Stowaway Cottage - Emerald Shores - 2 Community pools! - Self Check In-Out!

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Welcome to the Stowaway Cottage!
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Exterior
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Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
Miramar Beach, FL
  • Destin Commons
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • James Lee Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

convertable bed

1 Double Futon

Downstairs Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs Guest

2 Double Beds

Upstairs Second Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Guest

Toilet

Downstairs Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stowaway Cottage - Emerald Shores - 2 Community pools! - Self Check In-Out!

Welcome to the Stowaway Cottage!

* THREE BEDROOMS * TWO & 1/2 BATHS * SLEEPS UP TO 12 * JUST MINUTES FROM THE BEACH * BALCONY TO ENJOY THE EVENING BREEZES * FIRST CLASS SHOPPING/DINING * 2 POOLS, 1 IS HEATED DURING WINTER & WHIRLPOOL * 5 MINUTE WALK TO THE GULF! *PET FRIENDLY

This adorable cottage is a three bedroom two and a half bath home approximately 1,800 sq. ft with two stories. You will walk into a spacious living room with plenty of seating and a Flat Screen TV/DVD player. The kitchen and dining area are also in this area and overlook the living room to make socializing simple! The dining area as well as the living room is all newly furnished as of Nov 2020! The living room now features two sofa sleepers as well as a recliner! The dining table is a beautiful banquette with seating for 8 or 9!
The master bedroom with a private bathroom and access to the outside patio area is also located on the ground floor. The laundry room with brand new washer and dryer, and a half bath are also on the first floor. Enjoy patio access from the hall and master bedroom. Top floor features two bedrooms with balcony access as well as a large bathroom. In one bedroom there are two full beds. The other bedroom features a King bed. Both of these bedrooms have access to the second floor balcony.
We will accept your fur baby for the additional pet fee. Please remember though no pets are allowed on furniture or bedding.

There are two pools in this subdivision one is only a 1/2 block away and the other is about a block walk towards the beach. As if the home isn't good enough Emerald Shores also has its own PRIVATE beach access as well as beach restrooms and pavilion!! Tram service runs during peak seasons in case the sun and sand have worn you down! Capt Dave’s on the Gulf & Kenny D’s are restaurant/bars within walking distance to The Stowaway Cottage. Crab Trap is a little farther down, but would be a fairly easy walk for the family to make to enjoy some other dinner fare! This home has internet and is conveniently located in the Miramar Beach area of Destin about 1.5 miles East of the Destin Commons and Bass Pro Shop. Enjoy everything Destin has to offer from this easily accessible subdivision which has a Scenic and Hwy entrance!


There are two pools in this subdivision one is only a 1/2 block away and the other is about a block walk towards the beach.

As if the home isn't good enough Emerald Shores also has its own PRIVATE beach access as well as beach restrooms and pavilion!!

Tram service runs during peak seasons in case the sun and sand have worn you down!

Capt Dave’s on the Gulf & Kenny D’s are restaurant/bars within walking distance to The Stowaway Cottage. Crab Trap is a little farther down, but would be a fairly easy walk for the family to make to enjoy some other dinner fare!

This home has internet and is conveniently located in the Miramar Beach area of Destin about 1.5 miles East of the Destin Commons and Bass Pro Shop.

Enjoy everything Destin has to offer from this easily accessible subdivision which has a Scenic and Hwy entrance!

What to do besides enjoy our wonderful beach...

Should you wish to explore what the local area has to offer, you'll find an abundance of choices. Sidewalks line scenic 98 for walking, running or bike riding. We are a short 2 mile drive to the Silver Sands mall to the West, or luxury shopping at Destin Commons to the East. Kenny D's, The Crab Trap, and Pompano Joe's are all within walking distance to The Stowaway Cottage. We encourage you to leave menus of your favorite restaurants when you come.

For evening entertainment, Destin is known for some wonderfully upscale eateries, as well as your regular fare. Friendly night life and nearby state of the art movie theater.

The Silver Sands Outlet Mall is a vacation in it’s own right for shoppers you will have access to over 100 stores, including, Polo, Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Liz Claiborne, Tommy Hilfiger, Lenox, Nike and Reebok - just to name a few. When you need to pause for nourishment choose from Panera Bread, Cheeseburger in Paradise or Carrabba's Italian Grill.

More great shopping can be found at the Destin Commons outdoor mall. Enjoy such great stores as Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor Loft, Banana Republic, Belk, Books-A-Million & Maui Nix Surf Shop to rattle off a few. Stop for a bite to eat at the Hard Rock Café, Panera Bread, Tony’s Ristorante or Sushi Siam. More than just shopping the Destin Commons Center Plaza offers a soft-play kids playground and a 49-head pop fountain. Community activities and entertainment are held through the year at Destin Commons. Rave Motion Pictures is also housed at Destin Commons to catch the latest releases.

Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resorts offers wonderful dining and specialty stores as well as great festivals & events that are held at the Market Shops Green or the Center Plaza within the Village.

Grande Boulevard offers stores such as Billabong, Brooks Brothers Country Club, Coldwater Creek, J. Crew-at-the-beach, Sunglass Hut, & Tommy Bahama's Emporium as well as great dining at Tommy Bahama’s , Fleming’s, Cantina Laredo (If you dine here sit outside to enjoy the fountain!) & Mitchell’s Fish Market.

The Track Amusement Center in Destin, Florida offers mini golf, Water Bumper Boats, go-carts & for those not faint of heart, Bungee Jumping.

Big Kahuna’s Water Park is a favorite for young & old alike. Take a break from the wonderful Destin, Florida beach & spend the day here.

Destin, Florida is known as the ”World’s Luckiest Fishing Village,” & boasts of being home to the largest fishing vessel fleet in the state of Florida. Fish from the beach or boat. If you do not want to bring your boat, one of Destin’s many charter boats would love the opportunity to take you out for full or half day excursions. Water surrounds Destin with the intercoastal waterway to the north and Gulf on the south, creating an abundance of water sports available, including kayaking, wave running, parasailing, kite surfing, snorkeling and so much more!

Dont forget our wonderful Golf courses!
There are (10) Championship golf courses within four (4) miles of 'Stowaway Cottage'. Each offers its own character and challenges. All are public courses with full service facilities with a restaurant, practice range, rental clubs, professional lessons and pro shop stocked to meet your needs.

Professionally Managed by JSRE/Kastle Keepers, LLC

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Property manager

Kathy Shampine - Kastlekeepers, LLC
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Spring Break and Summer dates must be full week Sat to Sat to be accepted

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 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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Destin Commons and Silver Sands Premium Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Henderson Beach State Park and Miramar Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop. 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

  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Miramar Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • James Lee Park - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Whale's Tail At Seascape - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stowaway Cottage - Emerald Shores - 2 Community pools! - Self Check In-Out! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Stowaway Cottage - Emerald Shores - 2 Community pools! - Self Check In-Out! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Stowaway Cottage - Emerald Shores - 2 Community pools! - Self Check In-Out!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stowaway Cottage - Emerald Shores - 2 Community pools! - Self Check In-Out!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stowaway Cottage - Emerald Shores - 2 Community pools! - Self Check In-Out! located?

This family-friendly Miramar Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of The Golf Garden of Destin and Emerald Bay Golf Club. Miramar Beach and James Lee Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 99 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Perfect Beach Community for Vacation

This property is located within walking distance to the beach and has 2 community pools. There is a private access for the beach. The beach pavillion has bathrooms, a rare find. The community is gated. The home was well stocked and comfortable. The property manager was easy to contact and communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra S.

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

Birthday stay

This is a very nice location. Although it is wheelchair accessible it is not ADA accessible. We always have a problem with the wheelchair accessibility. Definitely bring your own spices. The beds are comfortable and the house is clean. If you are a beach/pool person it’s perfect .
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kinxian T.

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

2025 Spring Break

Great home and in a perfect location. The property comes with private access to the beach and is within walking distance. The centralized location puts you right in the middle of the large shopping locations. If you have a wife and daughters like me, save up because the prices are discounted everywhere. Definitely a great place to stay with your loved ones. Thank you!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elyse B.

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

It’s great!

We’ve stayed in this
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich S.

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

Fantastic!

We had such a great time at this property with our family of four. We had a large group of families staying in this neighborhood and we had a wonderful time. Clean and convenient, this house had everything we needed. The owner was also responsive any time we had questions. Highly recommended and will stay again if we are back in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

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

Beautiful, comfortable, clean and fully equipped

We absolutely loved this house and the location; the neighborhood is perfectly kept and in a perfect location. Close to the beach, shopping and restaurants. The house is clean, comfortable, the kitchen is fully equipped with everything you may need. The check in and check out process was super easy and accommodating. We will definitely be back to this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Haley G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Our family had a nice time staying here. Everything was described as listed. We really enjoyed the pools at this property. Unfortunately the air conditioning went out on our last days at this property. The host did offer to bring us fans but I believe they ended up having to replace the unit after we left.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Destin Getaway

We booked the property based on the number of positive reviews. The property lived up to the great reviews and we had a great time in the area. The kitchen was well equipped and had everything we needed during our stay. The location was convenient and the beach access was a definite plus. We did have a pair of flip flops stollen from the neighborhood beach pavilion one night when we walked the beach - they were left between the two locking gates on the pavilion. The beach chairs / wagon could be upgraded so guests would have the option of bringing them to the beach and avoiding the $50 (2 chair and umbrella) daily rental fee. No beach towels provided so bring your own. The washer and dryer, TV area, dining area , and overall house layout worked great for my family for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Latonia T.

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

Nice

I would have given a 5, but there was a leak in the living room coming from the upstairs shower. Our guests had to use our shower downstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D., Hawkesbury, ON, Canada

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

Amazing home

We absolutely love staying here. We were a group of 7 and there was more than enough space for everyone. The house was very clean and very easy to reach the host. The short walk to the beach was also a plus and the buggy/beach chair was a nice bonus. Would recommend this cottage to everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina W., Wilmington, United States

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

Peaceful.

This is a great house!! The second level deck was perfect for morning coffee. A very comfortable home to be in on a vacation. The walk to the beach was easy and quick. Thank you for sharing your home. We would come back in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Great Time!!

We had a wonderful time. Great house plenty of room for the 7 of us. Wonderful location. Short walk to the beach and restaurants. Pools very clean and one heated. Miramar beach was gorgeous. October was great weather too!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

38 Aquamarine

The house was spacious and comfortable. The gated community makes it so nice. The beds were comfortable. We had a great time in Destin, with the house being in the center of everything.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Had a wonderful time despite the extreme heat and humidity.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon T.

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

Perfect Location.

We absolutely loved our stay at the property. Being dog friendly and just minutes from the beach was ideal. We absolutely loved the community- and will definitely be staying there again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G., Belleville il, St. Clair county

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

Fantastic vacation

Property was fantastic and the neighborhood was very clean and quiet. Its also in a very good location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

FRANK L.

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

Stowaway beach vacation

Great vacation and value - included beach front chairs - house was nice and rooms spacious. My only negative is that the air conditioning caused my family to get congested - may need new filters. I was also told that a claim was made against us for a cracked fridge shelf - which was already cracked before...:( - Still, we had a great time and I'd return in a heart beat.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

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

Great stay at Stowaway

We loved the property. Spacious. Bright and airy. Wonderfully equipped kitchen. Beautiful bedrooms. Great location. Two beautiful pools and a absolutely gorgeous beach within walking distance of the cottage. Impressive community. Loved it, loved it!! Would come back here in a heartbeat.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

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

Stay

Everything was great and as advertised. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

M016834 W., St. Louis

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

Great spring break

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely home. It was spacious and clean. The community was great too. The walk to the beach was simple and the swimming pools were perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Winter Getaway

Property is really nice and convenient to everything. Visited our favorite golf courses and restaurants ( The Donut Hole, The Back Porch and McGuire’s Pub). Although the weather was a bit chilly atound good time!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

We all loved the house so much. The location was great and the host was amazing!

I’ll start by saying we will definitely be back! The kids loved it. My husband and I didn’t want to leave!! My mom went with us and she barely left the house. It was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea S.

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

Lovely stay

Had a great time for our long weekend! Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. The beach and a couple restaurants were a short walk away. A couple coolers and a wagon were already at the house, which made it much easier to get all our stuff to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Iris L.

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

Family vacation

We loved the property and the location. 7 of us had plenty of space. Very short walk to the beach with all beach accessories available. Great grill. My only issue was the cleaning which was not thorough.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Beautiful home

This home is very spacious and was perfect for our relaxing vacation. The tram ride to the beach was perfect as the walk to the beach is a 7-10 minute walk. We bought fresh shrimp and grilled them one evening- they were delicious!!! Kathy was always available for any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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