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Gulf Front, Beach Chair Service, Balcony

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Welcome to Emerald Dunes 301
Sit and Enjoy the View and Sound of the Waves on the Private Balcony
Pool and Spa
Primary with Gulf View and En Suite
Kitchen with Bar Seating

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8113.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Shore at Crystal Beach Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Area

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Primary Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Gulf Front, Beach Chair Service, Balcony

Emerald Dunes 301 is Professionally Managed by Newman-Dailey

THE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION HAS ADVISED US THE ELEVATOR REPLACEMENT WILL TAKE PLACE NOV-DEC 26. DURING THIS TIME THERE WILL BE NO WORKING ELEVATOR SO YOU WILL NEED TO USE THE STAIRS TO GET TO/FROM THE CONDO. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE.


As you take in the endless aqua Gulf views from the southeastern corner of Emerald Dunes 301 condominium you may find yourself counting as many blessings as there are grains of sand on the beach below. The upgrades of this Destin vacation rental which include tile floors throughout and mosaic tile backsplashes, a fully-stocked kitchen boasting a separate ice maker, large flatscreen TVs in each room and new furnishings in neutral beach tones are sure to make you feel grateful for each beautiful day spent on the Emerald Coast of Florida.

Apart from truly fantastic beach vistas, Emerald Dunes 301 has practical features to make your stay oh so comfortable- a washer/dryer, gated parking, swimming pool with deck, deeded beach access and an elevator are among the list. Plus, its location is within walking distance to award-winning restaurants, coffee shops, outdoor entertainment venues and countless beach shops.

Besides the beautiful beach with its’ expansive dunes and swaying sea oats, Emerald Dunes also has a pristine, sparkling swimming pool and a luxurious hot tub surrounded by lush palms for your enjoyment. Emerald Dunes is a private, gated condominium with amenities that include the large pool, hot tub, gas BBQ grills, boardwalk showers, bathrooms and seasonal beach attendants. Along with all amenities, guests appreciate the private low density setting (only 27 units) and private dune walkover to the beach.

GREAT LOCATION! Located on the west end of Scenic Highway 98 in Crystal Beach, the property is within walking/biking distance of local shops and restaurants. When it’s time for dinner, Camille’s, a favorite local restaurant known for their fresh sushi and intimate bar, is just steps away. During the day, Camille’s sidewalk café serves a limited menu of coffee, smoothies, breakfast and lunch items and local brews. Also nearby, guests will enjoy access to Publix (grocery store) and Destin Commons, featuring a bowling alley, movie theater, restaurants and diverse mix of shopping opportunities.

We do not rent to anyone under 25 or to students. We require 1 parent for every 2 people under 25.

Guests receive a welcome kit with small dishwasher detergent, dish soap, sponge, a roll of paper towels, and laundry detergent. There will be an initial trash liner in each receptacle and a set of toilet paper and soaps for each bathroom provided. Guests will need to replenish supplies for longer stays.

In addition to our welcome kit, we also supply basic cooking essentials like salt, pepper, and oil.

This property comes with 2 parking spaces.

We may require a minimum length of stay during the summer and over holidays.

We do not rent to anyone under 25 or to students.

NOTE: Emerald Dunes is a 100% SMOKE FREE, TOBACCO FREE property. No trailers, jet skis, RV's or boats are permitted.

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We require 1 parent staying in the property for every 2 people under 25 in the property.
Complex is 100% SMOKE FREE

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Destin

Located on the beach, this condo is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center or Preston Hood Athletic Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Destin Commons - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf Front, Beach Chair Service, Balcony have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Gulf Front, Beach Chair Service, Balcony?

As of 3 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf Front, Beach Chair Service, Balcony on 10 July 2026 start from NZ$932, 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 Gulf Front, Beach Chair Service, Balcony pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gulf Front, Beach Chair Service, Balcony?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Front, Beach Chair Service, Balcony?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Front, Beach Chair Service, Balcony?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Front, Beach Chair Service, Balcony located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this condo building is steps away from Shore at Crystal Beach Park and Miramar Beach. Destin Beaches is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Renee H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The location of the property was good, but the price didn’t warrant the inside, very dated, needs new beds and updates. The ice machine kept us awake every night, we left a day early.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Y.

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

Weekend Getaway

Weekend yearly getaway with the kids. Early morning walks, beach everyday, dinners around town, crab walks at night.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacintha H.

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

Awesome location

Absolutely loved that you could walk straight to the beach from the condo and loved the chairs on the balcony overlooking the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

donna c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is absolutely the most wonderful condo we have stayed in and we have been coming to Destin for over 40 years. Large rooms, beautifully furnished, extremely clean, complimentary beach chairs, washer/dryer, and 2 showers (always nice at the beach) .AMAZING VIEW- corner unit with no high rise blocking view, nice breeze for sitting on balcony. Within 5 miles of our favorite Dewey’s seafood on the bay and best shopping centers are even closer . Perfect trip! We plan to stay in this condo every trip from now on.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

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

Great View!

Enjoyed our stay and sitting out on the balcony because the Destin beach is gorgeous!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA L.

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

Nice Beachfront Condo

Overall, great stay! Would stay here again. Easy check in and check out process. 95% clean - the drawers in the kitchen were a bit dirty and needed to be cleaned. Bathrooms and bedrooms were clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna B.

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

Donna

Very nice!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad D.

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

Love the place

Love the location and the room. Only if they could leave the umbrellas and chairs longer in the afternoon. Maybe 6 or 7pm
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Betsy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Fine

Clean and on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacki S.

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

There were small black bugs crawling on the counters.

Overall it was nice, place was super quiet! Felt outdated for the priced but not a bad place
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

mickeyj49

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always like to stay in the Crystal Beach area. We are very familiar with the neighborhood and there are several restaurants that we go to that are within walking distance. During our stay both, staircases were closed for several days for maintenance. We found that inconvenient since we were on the third floor and using the staircase was an option we would have used. I also wonder what would have happened had there been an emergency.We liked the idea of using a code to enter the unit, but wonder if it could be possible to have a code assigned that would be familiar to us. We were repeatedly checking our phones to read the code from the email when we returned.Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Old

Felt very old updates appear to be DIY. Furnishings were a hodgepodge of whatever was cheap. Nice washer dryer Suitable for teenagers on vacation not adults
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi L.

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

Excellent location

The best part about this property is that it sits right on the beach which gives you private access and reserved beach chairs. The kitchen is huge and we loved cooking our meals, then playing outside. It’s close to everything in Destin, which is was wonderful since traffic can sometimes be congested. There were sugar ants on the counters, and the property is getting a little run down, for the price we paid. It’s also probably time to replace the mattresses, since the king mattress was a little lopsided. But we had a great time being right on the beach, and loved sitting on the balcony, and seeing the ocean from every window! We have a large family and this property was completely comfortable for all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Megan M.

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

Great Location, Lacking Cleanliness and Unkind Property Management

The location of this condo is wonderful. Right on the beautiful Destin beach and close to an adorable coffee shop/restaurant. The included beach chairs were a major plus. And the pool was very clean. This condo lacked cleanliness and felt very grimy and dirty. Cabinets were falling apart. Stains all over the drawers so much I didn't want place anything inside them. Our washing machine was not working upon arrival, and the property management was very rude to dealing with this situation. We had booked with plans is utilizing the washer and dryer unit in the condo. It was replaced by the end of the stay, but we went through a major hassle in dealing with that. There were a lot of missing kitchen utensils (like a pizza cutter and bowls and containers). There were not many blankets or towels. And not was very bare bones. Which.i didn’t expect for what we paid.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great location, great vacation

Just got back from a week at Emerald Dunes and it was fantastic. Love going to Destin in the Sept/Oct. timeframe -- much less crowded and a slower pace. Also love the location of Emerald Dunes. Unit 301 is spacious and has great amenities, and is an end unit, so you have great views. In fact, it has one of the best views down the beach that I have ever had, and I have been staying directly on the beach in Destin for more than 10 years. The only reason I did not give this unit a full five stars is that it is a bit worn in places. Walls are a little dinged up, a piece of flooring trim was missing, screens were torn or missing from windows. None of this detracted from our vacation, but it is worth mentioning. Would rent here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Beautiful Place

This was a great trip. We enjoyed the clean, quiet, well-kept property very much. Owner was very responsive. The beach service was great: two chairs and an umbrella. The pool and hot tub were a great change of pace from the beach when our 4 children were tired from the waves. There are even hotel caddies and carts available for you to get your luggage up and down the elevator. There were plenty of sheets and pillows, as we filled up all the beds! The kitchen is well-stocked. The fridge kept our food cold. The ice maker was a nice touch, though we didn't use it much due to the cooler weather. There's nothing like opening your back patio door and hearing the waves and seeing the white sand beaches of Destin. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Family vacation

Great location on a beautiful beach. Easy access to the beach and much less crowded than the places right next door.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

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

LOVED MY STAY

Great place to take your family! It really couldn't have been better
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Family Vacation

Our immediate family take a vacation every year and Destin is one of our favorite places to visit. We enjoyed our stay msg Emerald Dune, on the beach property. We will book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee D.

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

Great

Everything was great. We enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AJ W.

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

This property was phenomenal!

The Location was great to the food and beach. The view was amazing. We really enjoyed this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Beautiful View

The condo was just as described and pictured. The view is wonderful and the neighborhood is great and surrounded by anything you need — dining, grocery and beverage stores. The room was clean and it was easy to get to the beach. Check in was smooth and effortless. We loved it and will be coming back as soon as we can.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jessica J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Not impressed

We have stayed at Emerald Dunes for many years... this year was different the area to the left of the building has been opened up to the public so its no longer as private as it was and that is why we always enjoyed the area it was not near as busy! The area to the side of the building/public open area left trash daily and some even set up in front of the chairs & umbrella we had that was provided during the stay. The pictures were much nicer then the room actually is! Constantly had issues with the toilets during the stay needs some much needed upgrades... I would not book Emerald again until they clean up the area thats now a open flow! Were looking elsewhere for the next trip to Destin!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

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

Great beach vacation

Stayed at this unit for a week in July 2021. Had a great time. Unit is all anyone could ever want. Very close to the beach. Pool also very inviting and family friendly. Unit was fully furnished with everything we needed including linens and kitchen. Would definitely stay in this unit again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Owner/Manager

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Newman-Dailey has been welcoming guests to the beach for nearly 40 years. We are a family owned business specializing in vacation rentals, real estate sales and management in Destin and South Walton, Florida. Our caring team is made up of locals who enjoy helping guests plan the perfect beach vacation for any size group or occasion.

Why they chose this property

Emerald Dunes is located in Destin, FL on the beachfront with only 6 stories. It has gated beach access and is located in the heart of the Crystal Beach Neighborhood. This is a more private resort than others in the area and provides a Tobacco Free experience. There is a pool that is heated seasonally as temperatures drop in the winter plus an outdoor hot tub. Beach chair service is setup for guests of 2 chairs and 1 umbrella each day from spring to fall.

What makes this property unique

We provide 24-hour support by phone, ensuring guests can reach someone day or night if an issue arises. Newman-Dailey also provides seasonal extras, including complimentary beach service (2 chairs and 1 umbrella daily), one adult pass daily to local activities and attractions, and discounts to area businesses. When you stay with Newman-Dailey, you’re treated like family.

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