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The Emerald Paradise

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Open living room with queen pullout sofa and balcony exit
Beachy shiplap wall with custom art
Master bedroom with king size bed with flat screen TV and balcony exit
Room
Master bath with LED and Bluetooth mirror. Listen to music while you shower!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Destin Beaches
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Harbor
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Jetty East Condominiums
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

The Emerald Paradise

Updated & Completely Remodeled Holiday Isle 2 bed/2 bath Condo. Enjoy a relaxing & memorable vacation in this fully and newly furnished and decorated condo. This condo is located in front of the harbor and behind it sits the beautiful Gulf of Mexico and East Pass in Destin.

This condo location offers the best of both worlds! Enjoy ocean sunsets & sunny days in the sand. While also delighting in the close proximity of the harbor with all its restaurants and activities! The white sandy beach is right out of the back of the complex. The newly renovated Norreigo Point is a 0.3 mile walk. There is also a pool at the complex to use at your pleasure. You will have access to an elevator to aid you during your stay. Brand new quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, Backlit LED/Bluetooth Bathroom mirrors, a Keurig coffee machine, fully stocked kitchen, and brand new decor and furnishings are sure to impress you during your stay. We also feel it is important that we provide beach amenities to use during your stay, so look forward to finding beach chairs, an ice chest, sand toys, and other beach items in the condo.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7623924
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

About the area

Destin

Located on the beach, this condo is in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin. HarborWalk Village and Grand Boulevard at Sandestin 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 Miramar Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Preston Hood Athletic Complex, or consider a night out at Jetty East Condominiums.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Destin Beaches - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Jetty East Condominiums - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cj’s Hangout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red Door Saloon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪TAILFINS Ale House & Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Emerald Paradise have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is The Emerald Paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Emerald Paradise ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Emerald Paradise ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Emerald Paradise ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Emerald Paradise located?

Located in Holiday Isle, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is 2.4 mi (3.8 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 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Destiny F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay close to everything clean nice pool everything we needed we loved it plan to come back...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute condo with a pool and within walking distance to the beach. We loved the beach accessories that were included. Close to everything that we wanted to do. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corbin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great enjoyed the water taxi experience. Really had a great time and would definitely recommend the condo for it was really well done withe a super beachy feel. Also the beach had the most beautiful water I've seen in years .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Hosts were great to communicate with, easy walk to the beach. Would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

jennifer g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, great area, complex was well maintained and everyone was very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaeli B.

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

great stay, area was beautiful

Really enjoyed how accessible everything was, plus the apartment was so cute!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised! The cove the condo sits on is perfect, it rivals the best of Caribbean beaches with white sand and crystal clear water!! Check-in is simple with gated entrance and keypad on the door! Updated furnishings and fixtures throughout the condo. Harborwalk village only a 10-12 minute drive and beautiful views of the harbor from your balcony! Highly recommended and hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

todd n.

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

Great condo right on the beach!!

Perfect place to stay, the place very clean they had a private beach right behind the building and condo was stocked with basically everything you needed. Definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

Beautiful time!

Perfect - Beach front property Loved my time
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2022
Thanks for visiting our condo! We hope you enjoyed your time in Destin
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy M.

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

Perfect Location

My family enjoyed our stay here. It’s the perfect location. We don’t like getting knocked down by the waves on the beach, this location is perfect. The water is calm and fun to snorkel in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Spring Break 2024

Great spot for a getaway with family. Nice location. Communication with owners was easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

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

First time in Destin Florida

We spent 2025 Memorial week in Destin. I flew from Alaska and then drove my family from Austin Texas to Destin. It was an amazing stay! The condo was perfect! Everything was well thought of. Hope to book this condo again soon. Thank you for everything!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

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

Spring Break 2024

We enjoyed our stay for spring break 2024. Condo was clean and it was awesome to have beach chairs and cooler provided for the stay. Access to beach was good and it was nice to have an elevator to access 3rd floor.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda V.

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

We loved it !!

Place was so cute ! Loved the decor ! It was very clean ! Communication was great ! We would for sure stay again ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

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

Family Beach Getaway

My family of 4 stayed 3 nights. Overall, our stay at was nothing short of amazing. The combination of the private beach, pool access, stunning harbor views, and friendly atmosphere made it a vacation to remember. The owners were quick to reapond to any questions that came up. I highly recommend this property for anyone looking to enjoy a perfect beach getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Great place for a small family.

The unit was nicely decorated, updated, and super clean. Location is perfectly situated in between the bay and ocean. The street outside is quiet and perfect for anyone wanting to get out and exercise without fighting busy street traffic.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Florie R.

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

Great Condo!!

A group of 4 of us stayed here and we loved it!! It had the perfect amount of space for all of us. It was 10 min from harbor area. It had everything we needed for a day out in the beach! Patrick was super helpful and attentive with any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emilee L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay here. The property was extremely clean and stocked with everything we needed minus our snacks, obviously. The only con we faced was it’s a bit of a walk to the nearest beach. We knew this when booking though. Just wanted to mention it incase you’re booking with elders that it may not be ideal. We will certainly keep this place in mind when we come back. Was a great trip and the host were quick to answer when we needed their help. Enjoy!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Emerald Paradise

A bit of a rocky start as the gate code given was incorrect and keypad not user friendly, but I was able to easily get in touch with the property owners to resolve. The condo was very well stocked, exactly as described, and had lots of great personal touches. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacy H.

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

July 4th

The condo itself was perfect!! The beach access was little to desire, you have to get past the Emerald Grande private area and then you can find a place to setup, its a pretty good distance to walk we ended up going over to Ft Walton to enjoy the beach. July 4th we had to wait for someone to leave in order to park in our own gated community because another vacationer decided to jam the gate open and the parking was a free for all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Annica L.

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

Location! Location! Location!

GREAT location! Nice condo with everything you need for the beach. Chairs, tent, toys, cooler n body boards. 5 min away from drugstores, food and beverages. Kitchen has blender, toaster n coffee maker. Needs a few more pots/pans if you're cooking for large family. A/C works great. Awesome spot for snorkeling. Fish galore, sea turtles, sharks, dolphins, stingrays etc. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnna G.

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

Perfect vacation

Perfect vacation! We loved everything about our unit. This was our second time staying at the pool side villas and we loved the location and interior of this unit. The exterior of pool side villas does need some maintenance as it does look like it’s currently under construction in some areas. Hopefully by next year it will be completed. Our unit wasn’t included in the construction areas and didn’t affect our experience though! We love it here! Thank you for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tessa S.

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

Destin Vacation

We loved the condo! The condo was super clean, and everything was well taken care of. We loved how beach items were provided and we could tell that the owners loved providing a good experiene.The dryer did take about three cycles to dry as home, but eventually got the job done. The property was mostly well maintained. The pool was rather small and got crowded at certain times of the day. There were certain guests that were too loud and other members had to call authorities for them to remain at a quiet volume so we could sleep. The beach access was AMAZING. We loved how the beach was shallow enough that our kiddos could play all day. This was the best part for us! We loved how everything you needed, grocery, restaurants, etc. was close by and only took a short trip. Overall I highly recommend staying here for the amazing beach trip and location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bone D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our stay here. It was clean and location was great. I was hesitant based off of some of the reviews from others on the walk to the beach area. Turns out it's not as far as anticipated. Also, the four cove areas at the end of the street are within walking distance as well. The parking for this area basically ends directly in front of where we stayed. Would recommend beach bags vs carts which are more difficult to pull in the sand. We did parasailing through Just Chute me which I highly recommend. I almost bought tickets to snorkel but would have been highly disappointed as the boats drop off snorkelers right at the beach we were on! Foodwise we recommend Boshamps, get there around 4:30/4:45 or be prepared for a couple hour wait! Bistrology was great for breakfast and common marketplace has delicious sandwiches. Saw a few turtles from the rocks by the beach and also walking to the end of the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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