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Emerald Villa @ Destiny Beach Villas
Beautiful Community Pool Area just Steps from the Home!
First Floor Living/Dining Area
First Floor - Open Kitchen
First Floor Porch

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • James Lee Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Destin Commons
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

1st Floor King

1 King Bed

1st Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor King

1 King Bed

Common Space

2 Double Sofa Beds

4 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Emerald Villa @ Destiny | Across from Beach | FREE Fun Pass | Pool | Great Location

🐬Welcome to Emerald Villa! As you step into this property, you will find wonderful beach-style living rooms with gorgeous views of the lake. Our vacation home truly has it all!🐬

⭐⭐Your next vacation in Destin starts here at our comfortable & desirable villa that is close to everything! Book your stay at Emerald Villa @ Destiny today & get our Forever Memories Fun Pass for FREE!⭐⭐

Please click the ❤️ in the upper right-hand corner so you can easily refer back.

FLOORPLAN
⭐This 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom Villa is a Vacation dream! Each floor consists of 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and an open concept living/kitchen area with a sofa sleeper. In total, our private villa will sleep 12 guests with parking for 4 vehicles. Enjoy the beautiful sunrise while sipping a cup of coffee on the back porch overlooking Four Prong Lake...no condos to block your view, only the passing flight of pelicans across the horizon.

Ground Floor Unit - 1st Floor (Sleeps 6)
Full Kitchen
Washer/Dryer
King Bedroom with Private Bath
Queen Bedroom
Full Bath in Hallway
Sleeper Sofa in Living Room

Upper Floor with the staircase - 2nd Floor (Sleeps 6)
Full Kitchen
Washer/Dryer
King Bedroom with Private Bath
Twin-over-Queen Bunk Bedroom
Full Bath in Hallway
Sleeper Sofa in Living Room

FUN PASS
⭐To top it off, as our valued guest, this rental includes “ONE FREE PASS, PER ACTIVITY, PER DAY” to the following:
**Forever Memories Fun Pass** - Explorer Package

November – February Amenities:
• A Round of Golf at select courses
• Fishing Adventures
• Adventure Zone at Baytowne Wharf
• Urban Air Adventure Park

March – October Amenities:
• A Round of Golf at select courses
• Fishing Adventures
• Adventure Zone at Baytowne Wharf
• Urban Air Adventure Park
• Snorkeling (seasonal)
• Sea Blaster Dolphin Cruise
• Big Kahuna Water Park (seasonal)

This is our way to say Thank You for staying with us at Forever Vacation Rentals!
**All activities are subject to change by season, weather, and availability**
**Monthly rentals are specifically excluded from participation in the Program**

GUEST ACCESS
⭐ You will have access to the entire property (excluding the Owners closet). You will check in using an electronic keypad lock located on the entry door. The access code and additional restrictions will be sent before arrival. It is very important that we get a good email address from you after booking.

Other things to note:

STARTER KIT
⭐ Our property has a "Starter Kit" to get you through your first 24-48 hours. This includes two kitchen trash can liners, two dishwashing packets, mini shampoo, conditioner, lotion, one roll of toilet paper per bathroom, and one roll of paper towels. We supply bath towels, washcloths, and hand towels. We do not provide beach towels, laundry detergent, seasonings/spices, zip locks, or liquid dishwashing detergent. You can pick up your favorite items at the nearby Walmart, Target, Publix, or Winn-Dixie.

Wi-Fi
⭐ Our property provides Resort Wi-Fi and is considered an "open/public network." The Wi-Fi info will be found in the property binder on the kitchen counter. We know WI-FI is essential to everyone. However, we cannot guarantee the internet speed or signal strength. We have found that our Wi-Fi signals are not optimal during peak season due to the number of people visiting our area. We suggest you bring your hotspot device if you need high-speed internet during your stay. **Bring your passwords for streaming services.** Don't forget to log out when you leave.

PARKING
⭐ There are four spaces in front of the home that you may use to park. Four parking passes will also be inside the unit by the black binder on the counter.

FUN PASS EXPLORER
⭐ We have hand-picked a variety of top attractions in the area and given you one Free Fun Pass per day for each activity. You can use all or none of these activities each day, it's completely up to you. Some attractions do sell out so be sure to book at your earliest convenience. Here's how to book:

Step 1: Text FUN4EVER to 94479
Step 2: Receive your confirmation text and click on the link
Step 3: Have all of your xplorie program details in the palm of your hand and start booking your fun today.

BEACH SERVICE
⭐ There is no FREE beach service but you are able to rent beach service via La Dolce Vita. If you wish to not cross the street to the beach, you can use the crab trap access tunnel to the beach.

POOLS / HOT TUB
⭐ The community pool is located in the middle of all the units - the pool next door is not for guests of Destiny. The pool is heated from March 1st - the end of April. There is no hot tub at this property. No alcohol or glass is allowed near the pool/hot tub. You are not to use this amenity if you have consumed alcohol or are pregnant. You are not permitted to add anything to the pool/hot tub, including bath salts, bath bombs, etc. Any damages or extra cleaning resulting from misuse or additives will incur damage fees of $500, including the total replacement cost. Please review and adhere to the Safety Precautions sign next to the amenity. Use the amenity AT YOUR OWN RISK! No jumping or sitting on the hot tub cover. Any damages to the cover will incur a damage fee of $500. Please note additional rules for more info.

SECURITY
⭐ Our property currently does NOT have an entry camera, but the resort does have cameras.

PETS
⭐ Absolutely NO PETS. Due to the health and severe allergies of the host we cannot accept animals of any kind in this unit. If you bring a pet of any kind, you will be charged an additional $500 per pet and be asked to leave.

BOOKING
⭐ You must be 25+ to book. The person booking and paying for the reservation must be a group member staying at the property. Read, review, and sign OUR rental agreement within 48 hours of booking and before check-in. No events or parties are allowed.

CHECK-IN/CHECK OUT
⭐ Check-in any time after 4 pm CST. Check-out is any time before 10 am CST.

EARLY ARRIVALS
⭐ We would love to accommodate early arrivals. However, it is nearly impossible during the busy season due to increased traffic delays and a limited workforce. Therefore, if you have an early flight, please plan to book an extra day so that you may check in before 4 pm. If that isn't an option, one of our favorite public beaches is Pompano Joe's in Miramar Beach. It offers large bathrooms, plenty of parking, and a beachside restaurant. Our PCB properties have many options for public beach access, but our favorite would be Public Beach Access 54-57, right in front of Pier Park! Since we are always on a tight schedule, we ask that all guests depart promptly at 10 am CST.

KITCHEN
⭐ The kitchen has a Fully equipped refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, cookware, bakeware, glasses, mugs, plates, flatware, cooking utensils, coffee maker, and fire extinguisher under the sink.

SMOKING
⭐ NO SMOKING on the premises. You will be charged a minimum of $1000 fee for smoking inside the property.

REFUNDS
⭐ Absolutely NO refunds or discounts due to weather, natural disasters, or any other situations beyond our control.

Lastly, HAVE FUN at the beach, but please beware of rip currents, and understand the beach flags!

Property manager

Forever Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Water view

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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

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

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this villa is on the waterfront. 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. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • James Lee Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Miramar Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Destin Commons - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 8 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's New Orleans Cuisine - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Emerald Villa @ Destiny | Across from Beach | FREE Fun Pass | Pool | Great Location have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Emerald Villa @ Destiny | Across from Beach | FREE Fun Pass | Pool | Great Location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Emerald Villa @ Destiny | Across from Beach | FREE Fun Pass | Pool | Great Location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Emerald Villa @ Destiny | Across from Beach | FREE Fun Pass | Pool | Great Location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Emerald Villa @ Destiny | Across from Beach | FREE Fun Pass | Pool | Great Location located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is within a 10-minute walk of James Lee Park and Miramar Beach. James Lee Beach and Shore at Crystal Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brook P.

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

Labor Day Trip

Great location, Great room, and Great views. We did have some roaches all in the downstairs kitchen. The cleaning crew could do a better job of cleaning the floors and the bathrooms. Also, feel you should offer some kind of cleaning wipes or spays for counters. We had to go by our own and clean everything before using it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Q.

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

Beautiful & Spacious

We were pleasantly surprised by how beautiful & spacious this rental was. The view of the lake on one side and a short walk to the beach on the other was amazing! We will definitely rent this place again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keiarra W.

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

Birthday trip

We really enjoyed the entire visit
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Family Beach Trip

Our stay was everything we hoped for to celebrate the family at the beach. Very spacious, beautiful view of the lake, great location, very clean and accommodating. Excellent communication by the staff...very professional!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James R., Blythewood

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

Family vacation

The house was beautiful, the location to everything in Destin was perfect. Looking forward to our next gathering...... Thanks!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberto V.

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

Wonderful!!!

The house is very clean except the mattress in the sofa-bed. And one queen bed. Very close to the beach!!! Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

heather r.

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

Great location

Great place, loved the layout. The 2 separate kitchens and living areas and washer dryers were nice to have. We had 3 moms and 3 teen daughters for spring break. Good location and close to beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kyra I.

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

Great location but could be cleaner

We had a great stay for our weekend trip. The house is close to several restaurants and the beach. We loved having the two kitchens to store all of our foods and drinks. The only issue we had was after being in the house for a few hours with no shoes on the bottoms of our feet were black.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

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

Vacation stay

The property was great good location and beach was real close!! I would go back to same place and location again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

Destin

We loved our stay in Destin! The property was wonderful and very spacious! We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly M.

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

Vacation 2022

I really like being close to the beach and pool and this property did that. The pool was about 10 houses down from where we were. There was a small tunnel you could walk through to get beach side. For most of the week the tunnel was full of water and tadpoles so you couldn’t walk through it. After 3-4 days the city I believe came and sucked the water out and you could use it. There were some issues with the house. There were many lightbulbs out which I did call about. The upstairs tub drained extremely slow. The upstairs toilet chain kept coming undone and the flush handle would swivel around. The locks on the upstairs bathroom didn’t work..actually the door wouldn’t shut all the way. The master bathroom downstairs the door wouldn’t lock. Those are a few things that need fixed. There was a lake in the back that had pretty cool turtles to see. For the most part we had a good time. It would be nice if the property had bikes or a golf cart. Thanks for having us Florida
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Great stay

Convenient and perfect for our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Salina H., Colquitt, Ga

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

Very Nice Property

Very clean and spacious. We had 12 guest in our group and everyone slept comfortably and enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

william c.

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

An honest review: Location is what really shines through with this property. You are walking dista

An honest review: Location is what really shines through with this property. You are walking distance from the beautiful sandy beach! By walking distance I mean less than 5 min! There is also a beautiful lake behind the property. The view is gorgeous! Both kitchens had ample space and were practical/efficient. Washer and dryer both upstairs/downstairs is also a plus. The cons: This site was not cleaned as thoroughly as I would have preferred. Even more so when you are paying for a cleaning fee upon booking. I have attached some pictures to show what I mean. There were areas that we had to vacuum (good thing we brought one) and when we mopped with our makeshift mop the rag was pretty dingy. The rail that goes upstairs we wiped with a Clorox wipe and it was black from dirt in just one swipe. Even that until this point is tolerable. What really was the tipping point is when I changed the sheets in one of the bedrooms (because there were a couple hairs on the sheets on the bed, again good thing I brought my own) there were stains from what looked like all sorts of bodily fluids or even blood on the mattress. Which has me questioning weather they even changed the sheets or if they did and didn’t care to clean it or replace the mattress or buy a mattress protector. When we called to complain and let them know there were a lot of areas that seemed dusty/ and or not cleaned we were simply told “we don’t do that”. No intent of fixing the situation. By that point we had already cleaned the place and was too late to book elsewhere. If location Is your primary focus you will love the place. If cleanliness is your focus I would suggest you find another place or come prepared to work before enjoying your stay here. There was also no pump hand soap in the bathrooms/kitchens and just one toilet roll in the bathroom so plan accordingly. Hope this review helps someone else when looking at booking this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

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

Beautiful Condo

Condo was beautiful and just the right size for my family. Real close to the beach and restaurants. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

brittany b.

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

The Best

Omg! Property was immaculate and easy beach access. I have no complaints whatsoever
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gregory L.

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

Excellent

We will be back. Oh yes, we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dulce L.

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

Family of 12

Our family rented the Emerald Villa for the week. Both kitchens had everything that would be needed. It was spacious and no one fought for a bathroom. It’s so close to everything that, when we needed take-out or fast run the the store it wasn’t a hassle. We loved it will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cisco O.

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

Double family spring break

We had two families sharing the two-story unit and it was THE BEST experience we have ever had! The unit was clean, all appliances worked, beds were VERY comfortable, location was ideal and the stay was easy in-and-out. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey G.

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

Great Location

We had a great time at this property. The location was convenient and close to the beach. We will stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise H., Damiansville, IL

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

Spring getaeay

We enjoyed staying at this location. It was close to the beach and restaurants. We almost extended a couple of days but couldn't after a death of a friend back home! We will be back and may rent this place again. Thank you very much for the great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G., Abbeville SC

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

Loved the location of everything Shopping is near beach is just across the street

Had no problems

10/10 Excellent

Andre B.

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

Good times

No problems at all. Close to everything we wanted to do. The place was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brittney A.

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

We love Destiny Villas

This is our 4th time to stay at Destiny Villas. We enjoy it every time. This villa is decorated so so cute and comfortable! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shawna H.

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

Great family get away! This villa has everything you need; umbrellas for the beach etc.

Very easy rental. Very informative instructions. Property manager was easy to get ahold of and talk to before our stay; very accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Forever Vacation Rentals

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Forever Vacation Rentals
Shannon and I moved from St. Louis, MO to Destin, FL in the Summer of 2011. I have over 20 years in the Property Management field, including Vacation Rentals, Multi-Family, and Senior Living. I am also a Realtor with Worth Clark Realty. Shannon is our “go to guy” and always goes above and beyond. He handles the majority of operations, which includes Inspecting and Scheduling Turns, Owners Statements, Accounting, and helping to oversee our Housekeeping Department. You will find that we are passionate and very hands-on. Not only are we available to our Homeowner's at all times, we are also available to our guests.

God has blessed us with our two children, Riley and Jax. Our hearts and home are also filled with our fur babies! We look forward to our Friday night movies at home with our children, fishing (although we aren't any good at it – haha), church, and Sunday football. We are very family oriented and find that most homeowners become like family to us.

In the Spring of 2016, we expanded our business by hiring Debbie. She is my amazing mom! When it came time to hire someone, it only made sense to bring her on board! You honestly can't find a more caring, loyal, and trustworthy person! Debbie handles all of our reservations and during the summer months, she helps with our inspections. If you ever want to hear a friendly voice and be uplifted, call her!

We can't forget about the rest of our team! EVERY. SINGLE. PERSON. on our team is important to our success. Our goal is to hire folks with passion, enthusiasm, and motivation to win! We want them to know that no detail is too small, and a happy guest is a repeat guest! There is nothing more rewarding than to receive a compliment about how genuine and hard-working we are! Small gestures go a long way in this business! We love to WOW!

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