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Summer spots still open: Emerald Escape (5kings, 4doubles, 6bath)

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Open floor plan upon entry to 3000+ sq ft of comfort
Comfy leather couches and bright colors
"Hello" from the first floor common area
Smart TVs in every room with Netflix, Hulu, etc.
View from the kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 16306.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Coast Centre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

King room #5

1 King Bed

King Room #4

1 King Bed

Master Suite 1

1 King Bed

Master Suite 2

1 King Bed

Master Suite 3

1 King Bed

Quad Bunk Room

4 Double Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st Floor Powder Room

Toilet

2nd Floor Hallway Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

3rd Floor Hall Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Summer spots still open: Emerald Escape (5kings, 4doubles, 6bath)

WELCOME TO YOUR EMERALD ESCAPE. Let's take a tour...

FIRST FLOOR---
The front porch offers a bench and private gas grill. To the right of the house is a storage bin with beach toys and a hose for rinsing those sandy vacation feet.
As you go through the front door, you enter the spacious family room with flat screen TV, new leather sofa and leather love seat, dining area with a long table that seats 8, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, farmhouse sink, 6 bar stools at the breakfast counter, and more tools and cookware than you'd expect!
A lovely powder room with a beautiful vessel bowl is conveniently located next to this living/kitchen area.

BEDROOM #1: A Master Suite with king bed and Roku Smart TV rounds out the first floor. The master bath has double sinks, a 5' tiled zero-entry shower and walk-in closet.

SECOND FLOOR---
Here you'll find the second living room area with Roku Smart TV, wet bar with controlled temperature wine refrigerator, queen sleeper sofa, and balcony access with outdoor chairs where you can sit to take in the pool views.
There's a full laundry room with Washer and Dryer, laundry sink and second full refrigerator.
The full hallway bathroom has double sinks and a tiled shower with glass door.

BEDROOM #2: This Master Suite has a king bed and Roku Smart TV and is ideal for anyone in your party that may require the bathtub/shower combo this master bathroom offers (rather than tubless showers in the other areas of the home).

BEDROOM #3: This one is often the kids' favorite! Our quad room boasts custom built-in bunk beds: 4 beds total (they are a custom size between twin and full; most comfortable for one adult per bed, but could fit two small children on each bed). Roku Smart TV in here, too.

THIRD FLOOR---
BEDROOM #4: This is the 3rd Master Suite with King bed and Roku Smart TV. The master bath has double sinks, 5' tiled shower and large walk-in closet.

BEDROOM #5: Another king bedroom with Roku Smart TV and its own door to the long 3rd floor balcony overlooking the pool.

BEDROOM #6: This room also has a king bed, Roku Smart TV and access to the 3rd floor balcony.

A huge hallway bathroom with double vanity and 6' tiled shower completes the third floor.

THE POOL---
The Villages offers one of the most amazing pools in Destin. Just steps from our front door, you can enjoy a guests-only heated Lagoon Pool with a zero-entry area, waterfalls, hot tub, tables with umbrellas, and lounge chairs. The tiki hut adjacent to the pool offers an outdoor TV at a big bar with lots of seating where you can serve yourself. Surround sound music plays all day during the summer months.

Guests have access to the entire home other than a few owners' storage closets.

Highlights/amenities included:
3 Primary suites (one on each level of the house)
Hair Dryers in every bathroom (hand soap and body soap bars provided)
Wet bar with temperature controlled wine refrigerator
Full size Laundry Room with full refrigerator, sink, washer & dryer
2 Living Areas (main family room on 1st floor, another TV lounge on 2nd floor)
Covered porches
Private Gas Grill
Patio chairs
Bed linens, bath towels, hand towels, washcloths provided
Cabana towels for pool only (please bring your own beach/fishing trip/activity towels)
Two laundry soap pods provided
Iron & Ironing board
Dish soap, dishwasher detergent, new dish sponge, 1 roll paper towels provided
Traditional 10-cup Coffee maker (filters provided)
Keurig mini coffee machine also available (bring your pods)
Blender
Toaster oven
Crock Pot
Salt, Pepper, spices, cooking oil
Free WIFI
Roku Smart TVs (use your favorite streaming accounts)
1 Pack-n-play
1 High chair
1 Baby gate

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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
Quiet hours after 10pm enforced
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking of any kind.
Maximum parking: 3 vehicles (Unfortunately no trailers, boats, or other recreational vehicles can be accommodated per the HOA rules.)

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
Note from host: Quiet hours after 10pm enforced
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Destin

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and rock climbing nearby.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Commons - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Miramar Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • James Lee Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Ale House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Summer spots still open: Emerald Escape (5kings, 4doubles, 6bath) have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Summer spots still open: Emerald Escape (5kings, 4doubles, 6bath) ?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Summer spots still open: Emerald Escape (5kings, 4doubles, 6bath) on 11 May 2026 start from NZ$1,196, 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 Summer spots still open: Emerald Escape (5kings, 4doubles, 6bath) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Summer spots still open: Emerald Escape (5kings, 4doubles, 6bath) ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Summer spots still open: Emerald Escape (5kings, 4doubles, 6bath) ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer spots still open: Emerald Escape (5kings, 4doubles, 6bath) ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Summer spots still open: Emerald Escape (5kings, 4doubles, 6bath) located?

This family-friendly Destin holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Destin Commons and Miramar Beach. Destin Beaches is 2.6 mi (4.2 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. 46 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As publicized, roomy, clean and convenient. Great stay and would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea l.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Great stay, the stairs gave us a workout daily.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large house worked great for our group of 5 couples. Convenient location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Fabulous place

House was great and hosts were very responsive! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Perfect for large family!

This location has been the favorite for my whole family! Beautiful spacious house! The pool area was great and only a Short walk from our house! Shuttle bus to beach was fast! Great location to shopping and restaurants! We want to return next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

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

Great location and great hosts

The property was beautiful and just as described. Walking distance to the beach and has trolley service as well. The kids loved the pool and it’s less than a minute walk from the house. The owners were EXTREMELY attentive with any questions or concerns - with responses within minutes. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bre M.

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

Amazing Stay

I loved, loved, loved, my stay here ! The property manager was super organized and also let us do an early check in because we were arriving from out of town. The place had amazing views, in a very nice neighborhood and we did not have to go and buy extra stuff, everything that we needed to celebrate our holiday was available.Will definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen T.

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

Great family stay

Walking distance to the beach. Ample bedrooms and room for large families to stay. The pool is super close and easy to walk even for the little kids. Even though there are other houses in the neighborhood nearby, we rarely heard the neighbors.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Kids and adults- party of 10

We had a great time! House was beautiful and big enough for a large group. Loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamy Y.

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

Family family trip June 25

Had a large family group of 12 and this place fit us perfectly. My elderly mom was able to have the bottom floor bedroom- so no stairs and the other 2 families had a floor to themselves. Shuttle to the public beach was handy- although that area was super crowded. Drove down to Henderson beach for more breathing room. The extra fridge on the 2nd floor was super handy to keep the adult bevs cold! Great Hosts! Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lavonne S.

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

A beautiful place for large families

Everything was just as mentioned in the description of this place. Great communication with owners. A very large 6 BR house that was perfect for our family with kids and grandkids to get together. Close to the beach and the kids spent a lot of time in the pool too since it was heated for the week of Christmas. Everything was clean and we had everything we needed! Definitely would recommend this for other large family gatherings.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

My mom’s yearly birthday week celebration

We have coke here for 3 years now I believe. We love the house. It has plenty of room and all the amenities we need. We love the owners too. I recommend it highly!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doris L.

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

Wonderful vacation rental

Excellent location makes it easy to get to beach, restaurants, shopping and the harbor. House as described. Very well stocked kitchen. Be prepared to pack or purchase all household needs including extra trash bags, all seasonings, blankets etc. owners are very responsive to questions and assistance.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

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

Family Spring break from 3 states

We have family from CO, OK, and FL all having Spring Break so we celebrated it all together. First time we all were together in over 18 months. From infants to teens to grand parents all had a great time! The house was wonderful, the pool and hot tub was over crowded but we still were able to be together and enjoy each other. The hosts were easy to work with and helpful!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty G.

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

Perfect Family Location!

The house was well decorated and clean. The location to the pool and beach was perfect! Location is one of the important things being as though we have 16 people in our family with all different age ranges. Golfing and oyster bars for my dad, water parks and arcades for the teens, pool steps from the front door and the beach is about a 10 minute walk, but a shuttle onsite for those that don’t want to walk. The owners were so nice and responsive to all of our needs. They gave the best information on things to do in the area. I would recommend this place to any and everyone going to Destin!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarah M.

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

Family trip

The property met our needs. Con’s: They were still cleaning the property when we arrived so we weren’t able to access it until about 4:30. There was no additional trash bags or toilet paper outside of what was in the bins/on the rolls. The beds are EXTRA FIRM. The downstairs fridge struggled to keep anything cold. Pros: the owners were responsive to the issues and door dashed us the items we needed. The house fit our group well and allowed for both together time as well as some separation when needed. The location was great, close to the beach and diving locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelli H.

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

Family beach vacay

Pros: There was plenty of room to spread out. The house smelled clean when we arrived. Well outfitted. Plenty of towels and linens. Good location to the beach. Great pool!! We used the decks a lot. A few cons: Some items like the toaster and the coffee pot are not in good working condition. A few bugs…it’s Florida! Gas grill was filthy…we cleaned it. Oven wasn’t very clean. Some mattresses not as comfortable as we would have liked. Third floor southeast bedroom in particular. We would recommend this VRBO. It’s on par with other rentals. Great communication with the owners. They care about their property and their guests. We did have the best vacation and it was party due to the comfort of this rental.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Nina S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Not as expected.

Pictures were misleading. Found roaches on the floor, food on the floor and in the sofa. Owner did offer a solution of pest control for the next day. I did not want to sleep with roaches therefore we left the property. Owner thought my request for refund was unreasonable and quit responding after my request. Owner did give refund of the cleaning fee. Owner also stated I wasn't the first to complain. The property was not what I paid for or expected for a family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was amazing. Everything was the way it was picture. We only had one issue and that was a golf cart rental. The HOA does not allow golf carts. We had already booked and paid before we arrived. The welcome book noted the fact. However, the cart was already rented.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tanya S.

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

Emerald Escape

The property was beautiful, easy to find, great location. We had plenty of room for our group of 15 and enjoyed our stay! Pros: location, size, beautiful, well appointed, owners very gracious and easy to work with Cons: not cleaned very well - floors left our feet black. The neighborhood was loud.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivian D.

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

Great gated community with very impressive pool area located close to the beach.

Property was exactly as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna J.

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

Magical

We loved this place! It was so magical to have our family together in such a beautiful place. We loved everything about our stay. The location, the spacious and cute house, and the pool. It was an excellent place to stay. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos T.

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

Excellent vacation

Fantastic !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

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

Birthday Celebration TRAVELING GROUP

We have a wonderful experience and trip in Destin Florida. Some of us it was out first time as we are a group of family and friends that travel together celebrating birthday s and special occasions and we have travel to several states and countries together. And this was one of the great traveling n experiences. We use the VRBO'S because that is our preference for lodging as we travel and I must say the experience here emerald escape was an awesome experience. A beautiful home, clean and very fashionable decor, beautiful neighborhood and great location to the beach, shopping and restaurants. The couple of small issues that we had I contacted Gisele via email and got correspondence in a very timely manner with great results and answers. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery O.

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

Wonderful property!

We had an amazing time staying at this beautiful property! The owners were friendly and very helpful. They answered all of our questions and made the check in/out process a breeze. The house was beautiful and even closer to the pool than we had initially thought! The beach was close and the walk was easy. Our family vacation was perfect and everyone enjoyed themselves so much! Thanks again! We hope to make it back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Michael and Giselle

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We are a military family that loves to travel and see new places. We loved our time living in Destin and now that the military has brought us elsewhere, we enjoy sharing our home there (and coming back to visit those white sand beaches whenever we get the chance).

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