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SPRING BREAK Rate Reduced! 5BR Lux Beach House, Private Pool, GOLF CART AVAIL

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72 St Francis
Golf Cart available - Please inquire
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Gulf of Mexico
72 St Francis

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20294.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Miramar Beach, Florida
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

+2
2 Single Beds and 4 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SPRING BREAK Rate Reduced! 5BR Lux Beach House, Private Pool, GOLF CART AVAIL

“Down by the Sea” is brought to you exclusively by Beach Blue Properties.
72 Saint Francis Drive S, at Emerald Waters Village, Miramar Beach
5 BR-4BA, Sleeps 20

*Golf cart available to rent with preferred pricing for guests - please inquire. Golf cart must be reserved at least 3 days prior to arrival.

“Down by the Sea” is our meticulously designed luxury vacation home specifically designed for extended families and large groups. It is conveniently located in Emerald Waters Village, which features the added security of entry and exit gates, and video surveillance. Renters will be provided access codes for all security features as well as access to the larger community swimming facility. Additionally, this home features a private swimming pool, with tanning deck, outdoor shower, and pool deck for relaxing/entertaining. Located 1 minute from “private deeded beach access”, this property features 3 king master suites (1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors), and two bunk rooms (2nd floor), which conveniently sleeps 20! Please see virtual tour for specific layout.

3 King Master Suites, 1 Queen Sofa, 2 Queen Bunks, 4 Double Bunks
2 Twin Bunks (convenient to 2nd floor king master).

The open concept main level is perfect for vacationing families who want to spend time together! The main level features a custom kitchen with prep island, separate breakfast and dining areas, and a comfortable living area with plenty of comfortable seating and a 60" Smart HDTV. The open living space is located steps from the side porch and pool deck, which offers easy access to the pool. There is a spacious king bedroom with an en suite bathroom and walk-in closet on the main floor that is perfect for senior family members. For your convenience, the main level offers a full laundry room with new Speed Queen washer/dryer, extra fridge and freezer and a mud room thoughtfully designed for sandy beach clothes and shoes.

The second level features an extra spacious Master King Suite with a sitting area which includes a sleeper sofa, generous closet space and a separate bunk room with 2 twin beds. The private master balcony offers peek views of the beach. To complete the master suite is a master bathroom designed with travertine stone that features a whirlpool tub, an oversized glass shower, and a double vanity. There are two additional bunk rooms. One bunk room has two queen bunk beds w/ a double bed trundle and the other bunk room has 4 double bed bunks w/ 2 twin trundles. These two bunk rooms share a hallway bathroom with a tub/shower combination.

The third level is home to another King Master Suite with a large private balcony, a walk-in closet and peak views of the Gulf and romantic sunsets. There is an en suite bathroom with a whirlpool tub, a travertine stone and glass shower, and a double vanity.

Treat your family to this luxury retreat and enjoy a relaxing vacation at 72 Emerald Waters Village! *The HOA does not allow any type of motorcycles, trailers, ATV or boats to be parked in this neighborhood. There is no street parking.

**Pool heating is available for an additional $55 per day plus tax and we must schedule this 3 days prior to arrival. By requesting a quote for this property, you agree to be added to our email subscription list.

CANCELLATION: Reservations that are cancelled more than 30 days prior to the arrival date receive a full refund. Reservations cancelled 14-29 days prior to arrival receive a refund of 50% of the amount paid. Reservations cancelled within 14 days of arrival receive no refund unless the guest purchased travel insurance. Guests are required to complete a rental agreement by electronic signature within 3 days of booking.

NOTE: The total reservation cost includes the nightly rate, clean fee, damage waiver, processing fee and tax. By requesting a quote for this property, you agree to be added to our email subscription list.

Property manager

Carla Abraham
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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

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 deadlock

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Emerald Waters Village, a neighbourhood in Miramar Beach. Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Miramar Beach, Florida

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Golf Course At Seascape Resort - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Baytowne Wharf - 10 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Whale's Tail At Seascape - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Surf Hut - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cabana Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does SPRING BREAK Rate Reduced! 5BR Lux Beach House, Private Pool, GOLF CART AVAIL have a pool?

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

Is SPRING BREAK Rate Reduced! 5BR Lux Beach House, Private Pool, GOLF CART AVAIL pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SPRING BREAK Rate Reduced! 5BR Lux Beach House, Private Pool, GOLF CART AVAIL?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SPRING BREAK Rate Reduced! 5BR Lux Beach House, Private Pool, GOLF CART AVAIL?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SPRING BREAK Rate Reduced! 5BR Lux Beach House, Private Pool, GOLF CART AVAIL located?

Located in Emerald Waters Village, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and Kitchenique. The Golf Garden of Destin and Choctawhatchee Bay are also within 1 mile (2 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. 77 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

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

Family Christmas

The floor plan gave us all a place to get away. We were able to walk to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riley D.

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

Great Stay

Great location and great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

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

Perfect location!

Beautiful property, loved every single thing about it. Plenty of room for all 16 of us comfortably. We love cooking in, kitchen had everything we needed and seating for all.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrice B.

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

Company trip

Took a whole staff of teachers on a 4 day vacation for teacher appreciation . And the vacation house was everything we needed and more. The pool was awesome house was spacious and the location was everything. 20 minutes from crab island. The teachers had a blast
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

james c.

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

great stay

excellent
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah F.

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

Perfect for our group of 14 adults.

Perfect house for a large group. Easy access to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas C.

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

Christmas inDestin

Wonderful trip, plenty of room, and the unit is well appointed. Everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Diana L.

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

Family friendly and good location

The house was walking distance to a lot of things. The private beach access is not far at all but no canopies allowed, only umbrellas. All the rooms are spacious, only down side is the two bunk bed rooms will have to share a bathroom. House was pretty clean. Pool was a bit dirty when we got there but. Someone came to clean it the next day. There were some disinflated floats and beach gear in the landscape around the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana P.

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

Enjoyable for large families

Although it was cold. We enjoyed the house. We appreciated our host answering all our concerns and questions. We plan on returning. The only thing I will say the pool looked a lot bigger on the pictures it also had lots of leaves stuck to the bottoms of the pool we tried to clean as much as we could. We still enjoyed it and plan on returning in the summer time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

Great place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, plenty of space, definitely happy we paid for the heated pool during spring break.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

Wonderful and beautiful stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Would stay at this location again. Beautiful house and awesome location to the gulf.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

kisha y.

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

Awesome house!!

We had a wonderful stay here. Plenty of room for the 12 of us with empty beds still. Walked to the beach everyday (maybe 3 min walk), right next door to Alvin’s, ice cream, coffee place, restaurants. Pool was nice with plenty of chairs. House was fully stocked. Beds were sooo comfy! Will definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Miranda R.

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

Cleanliness

Kitchen had Roaches and ants everywhere. Fridge kept going in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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6/10 Okay

Kelly F.

Large rental, amenities to be desired

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home was large and had a great location being so close to the beach. Amenities were bare bones - we understood no beach towels / chairs, but we had hardly any toilet paper, 1 extra trash bag, and 1 dishwasher tablet. This required going to the store almost immediately. For this much money, I would have expected more stocked in the house.
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10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

July 2022 Stay

My family and I just spent a wonderful week in this beautiful house. There were 13 of us including 8 children. The house had plenty of room and was very comfortable. The master bedrooms on all 3 floors are beautifully furnished with great accessories. The master bathrooms on the second and third floors were exceptional with dual sinks, tiled walk-in showers and jacuzzi tubs. The kitchen was well equipped and we cooked often. The pool area is nice and the patio table and chairs provided a lovely lunch spot. The house is just a short walk to the beach and had many beach toys and chairs. I had questions for the rental agency prior to my arrival and found the response time impressive and the answers complete. I would definitely recommend this house and this rental agency. We plan to come back. Thanks

6/10 Okay

Elaine P.

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

Watch out for the roaches!

The location is great but the house was disappointing. First, without a common bathroom on the first floor, it’s an inconvenience to go to the second or third floor when you need to use the restroom. Also, the oven was broken so we were unable to use it (although a toaster oven was later brought to the house for our use). The worst part was that there were many roaches in the kitchen and first floor bedroom which is totally unacceptable! For the amount paid for this home during prime time, we expected much better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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4/10 Poor

savanna n.

Bugs

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: There was an infestation of bugs. We couldn’t even cook on the stove or oven because the bugs LITERALLY crawled out of the stove while we cooked and got in our pots and pans, I’ve never seen a bug infestation like this. The rental company came out and “treated” the house after we brought this issue up, but the bugs did not go away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

November 2020 Stay

Overall it was an amazing month-long stay! We had 4 adults and 3 kids. We worked and schooled remotely with no major issues. Some places in the house have better WiFi signal than others but generally it wasn’t a problem. Our three recommendations for improvements are 1) need a second dishwasher when you advertise the house to accommodate so many people, although admittedly I don’t know where it would fit 2) if the house is going to be rented out for long term stays, the renters need the mailbox key - multiple small packages we ordered from Amazon ended up in the mailbox and we couldn’t access them and 3) the house needs some plastic wine glasses so people don’t bring glass in the pool area. But all minor things - overall a great house, great pool and amazing location. Sunsets on the beach were looking incredible!
Stayed 30 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Kerry A.

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

Disappointed

Upon arrival the AC was not working but a repairman was contacted and cooling was functional. Noticed the floors were extremely dirty. Called the property management and they sent a cleaning crew over to vacuum and mop. There was no propane gas for the grill. Contacted property management, and they sent someone over with a replacement. Dishwasher did not work, contacted property management and they sent a repair man over to fix the issue. Disappointed due to the issues and our understanding that an inspection was to be conducted prior to our arrival. Would not recommend this property or other properties associated to this management group even though they did correct the issues when notified.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Nelson H.

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

Family vacation

We were so excited and the house is beautiful. BUT we checked in to a house that was dirty. Dishwasher was full and dishes were dirty. Turns out, it didn't work properly. Management responded to get the service out to clean but by then 17 people were in the house and awkward to tell her what all needed cleaning. Service order put in for dishwasher and they came while we were trying to prepare dinner. That's when we found out only 1 electrical plug worked in the kitchen. Another call to the management company and an electrician finally came on Wed ( we checked in on Saturday). We hope that our experience makes it better for the next family. The home is lovely, large and very close to the beach. I would recommend but am disappointed that the management company did not consider more refund for the many problems.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Ali M.

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

A few more supplies would be good

The house is great. Really nicely decorated and great set up for larger groups/multiple families. We were a party of 9 so a few extra beds. That said, it would feel cramped if there were 20 people in the party. My big complaint is that for price I don’t expect to have to supply toilet paper, kitchen paper, dish soap, etc. In all the years I’ve stayed in a VRBO I’ve never had to supply these and have always found the kitchen had basic supplies - salt, pepper, oils, kitchen foil etc that admittedly other guests have left behind. I would also expect beach chairs and towels to be provided. I can’t believe we are the only guests to fly in and not be able to bring these things. Also to only have one kitchen towel and no kitchen cleaning supplies to wipe down the kitchen counter seems crazy. Just disappointing to have to spend a lot on basic kitchen supplies. We also could have used the two/three chairs that were on the porch just off the main floor bedroom- but the exterior door in that room to the porch was locked (and no key) and no way to get to them. Exterior landscaping could be better maintained. It’s a great house but those small things would make a huge difference and wouldn’t cost the owner much to provide. My final comment was that the house instructions supplied prior to arrival said no hair dryer was provided (again that’s a first) so we brought one with us - only to find three in the house. We had a great week despite these minor details
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

stephanie h.

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

Great location But!!

Great location, but can’t do the bugs and dirty pool! This was our first trip to Florida. We had a great time. The beaches were beautiful, Crab Island was amazing, dolphin tour was a blast and everyone was great! The house was OK! When we arrived, the house was very clean, pool was running and crystal clear. The evening we arrived we ended up unpacking and decided to order pizza. As everyone was eating, we started noticing roaches along the kitchen counters, they even got into our pizza and had to throw it away. At first we thought it may have came from the pizza! We decided to clean it all up and we put a plate of food out to see if there was more, and there was. This went on the whole trip. We contacted the people and they said they would come out and spray and we don’t think they ever did. We ended up putting all food in the refrigerator and not keep ANY open foods on the counter or in the pantry! We even noticed the roaches in the downstairs bedroom and bathroom! The first night while we were hanging in the pool, we noticed rats running along the white trim of outside of the house. At first we thought we were seeing things, until we seen it again. My brother and son ended up going to the 2nd floor balcony and sure enough, there was one on there. We never noticed anything inside the house, but we made sure all doors were kept shut at all times! The first 2 days the pool was crystal clear, circulating each day and staying clean. The rest of the days, the pump never turned on, the water level started dropping and the pool was very cloudy and unable to see the bottom. Thank goodness for the beautiful Miramar Beach, the water was clean, clear and cool! Overall the house was very spacious for the amount of people we had. The location was great. Walking distance to the beach, souvenir shops and restaurants. We will definitely be back, but unfortunately not to this house!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Family of 19

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family of 19 ranging in age from 1 to 66 enjoyed this house for 6 days in Aug. 2023. We also stayed in this house May 2021. Perfect for our large group. Close to the beach and the private pool was awesome. There was a problem with the A/C on the 2nd and 3rd floors, got really warm. Beach Blue had HVAC out the next morning (on a Sunday) to work on it. Still wasn’t cooling as it should, they came out again that afternoon and found another problem and it was fixed. They even came back the next day to make sure. We understand things happen but their customer service was awesome. It is a great house for a large group. We loved it and if we do another family vacation in Destin, this is where we’ll stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Giovana A.

Amazing Stay!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Where do I start!! The house was absolutely beautiful. The location was perfect and I can just go on and on about the size of the pool that was a great size for my large family. We had more than enough space for my family of 15! Unfortunately the weather was not that great but we spent that time at the house enjoying the various balcony views and the living space to spread out. Everything we needed was there and everything we wanted was in walking distance. I was beyond pleased with the availability of contacting and communicating with the rental office. I would love future updates of availability for this house as we love to come to Destin yearly. This house was a 10 out of 10 and Ihighly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David I.

Great House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was awesome in a perfect location. Will definitely rebook in the future.

About the host

Hosted by Carla Abraham

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