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Family Friendly Community- Pvt Patio- Grill-Free Beach Svc.-Quick walk to beach

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Exterior
Beach
Exterior
Pool
Sport court

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8166.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club
    13 min walk
  • Miramar Beach
    1 min drive
  • James Lee Park
    4 min drive
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    9 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Area

1 Double Futon

Off Living Area

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bath 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Family Friendly Community- Pvt Patio- Grill-Free Beach Svc.-Quick walk to beach

Welcome to the ultimate tropical vacation destination! Newly Renovated with brand new flooring, décor, ship lap ceiling, fresh paint and more!! Let your worries drift away in this cozy 3 bedroom/ 2 bath home. Your perfect "Summer Retreat". Located in the private and gated Emerald Shores subdivision, just 4 miles from the Destin Commons, this quaint and private neighborhood is perfect for families and all looking for a relaxing time away from home.

An 8 minute walk away from Summer Retreat you will find gated beach access with private pavilion for use of Emerald Shores guests ONLY. It provides restrooms, picnic tables, wagon parking ,and a Tiki Bar, open during the summer season. You will be within walking distance to Pompano Joes, Captain Daves and Kenny Ds Restaurants. Complementary tram in season (may 31-Aug 1) to transport you and your beach items to the beach access gate. This home also includes Free Beach Service ( 2 chairs and 1 umbrella for your use) as well as a beach cart.
2 large pools (one heated) are also available for your use with our home. The best of both worlds- Beach and Pool!
The neighborhood also has a tennis court and basketball court for you use.
Centrally located with nearby access to restaurants, outlet shopping, golf, fishing, sightseeing, boating, windsurfing and shelling.

Our spacious home offers sleeping for up to 8 Guests! A large master bedroom with King bed, TV and private access to patio. Private bathroom with New luxurious shower and spacious closet. 2nd Bedroom with King size bed, closet and TV. 3rd bedroom with Queen size bed with TV and closet. There is also a Bunk Room (2 Twins) off of the Living area perfect for younger adults or kids. Plenty of sleeping arrangements for the whole family.
The Kitchen is fully stocked with all new appliances, cooking and eating utensils, pots and pans. Everything that one could need for a home cooked meal. Keurig Coffee pot also available. Off of kitchen, you will find a lovely dining area with seating for 6 along with bar seating for 4. The living room hosts 3 comfortable chairs and 2 large couches and large screen TV for family movie nights or game nights!
You will have access to a charcoal grill as well as table for 6 on the back patio. You will need to bring beach towels.

*Please note that the total amount shown by VRBO DOES NOT include the 4% Walton County Bed Tax Required for all rental reservations. We will send you a "request money" for that bed tax.*** If you wish to figure that amount out, multiply your rental amount plus clean fee times .04%. We will not consider our home booked until the 4% bed tax has been paid.

For Guests
2022 Armband Policies and Procedures
Children 12 years of age and younger are not required to wear an armband.
Guests will have to provide a lease agreement or an email confirmation of a lease to present
to the Security Attendant with a valid ID or photo of lease and ID taken with your
smartphone.
1. The Armband Policy will be in effect for the following date ranges and is subject to
change based on need:
• March 14th – October 17th (additional days may be added)
2. A Pavilion Attendant will be placed at the pavilion from the hours of 10:00am to
4:00pm, 7 days a week, during the effective dates. In the case of bad weather, the
attendant will be inside the Leeward Key Lobby area.
3. Guests are to check-in with the attendant to obtain their armbands for the week.
Guests should wear their bands while at the pool areas, on the pavilion and at the
beach.
4. A nonrefundable fee of $30 will be collected from the guest at the time the set of
bands are issued. This fee is Cash Only. The fee of $30 is a per-home fee, not per
number of guests.
5. The attendant is responsible for keeping a log of issued bands.
*We have taken enhanced health and safety measures – for you, our valued guests. You must follow all posted instructions while Destin West Beach & Bay Resort and our condo. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. By booking this condo, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and do hereby waive any claim of liability or compensation for any possible exposure or injury which might occur to you and your party on our property.  *

Property manager

Bill Tumlin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Parking space is limited. Our parking pavers are clearly marked for our space. Do Not park in our neighbors driveways. You could be towed!
All trash must be bagged. Under no circumstances should loose trash be put into trash containers. A charge of $35 per bag could result.

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

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks. While the natural beauty of Miramar Beach 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. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
Map
Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 1 min drive
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive
  • James Lee Park - 4 min drive
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 4 min drive
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whale's Tail At Seascape - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's New Orleans Cuisine - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Community- Pvt Patio- Grill-Free Beach Svc.-Quick walk to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Community- Pvt Patio- Grill-Free Beach Svc.-Quick walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Community- Pvt Patio- Grill-Free Beach Svc.-Quick walk to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Community- Pvt Patio- Grill-Free Beach Svc.-Quick walk to beach located?

Situated in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of The Golf Garden of Destin and Emerald Bay Golf Club. James Lee Park and Kitchenique are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sherry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick recharge
We have stayed in this neighborhood several times in different homes & they are all cute as can be. This home was clean & plenty of room for six adults. The neighborhood feels safe & cozy-the atmosphere is nostalgic, we love it here. You are within walking distance to two of the best places to eat on the whole beach. Kenny D's & Captain Dave's. So soak up the sun all day & no one has to drive anywhere to get a good meal.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

roccio r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excelente very good
Yes
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vikki A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Retreat Beach House
The house is in a nice gated community. It is situated in a cul-de-sac, which was perfect for us. Upon entering the house it just felt warm and inviting. It has everything you would need and would find in your own home. The private patio is the perfect spot for relaxing, grilling and entertaining. It’s a five minute walk to the beach or you can opt to ride the shuttle. One of the perks that we loved was having an umbrella and two chairs courtesy of the owner. We loved our stay so much we extended it for another week! Our host, Bill, was the best! He made our stay very enjoyable and comfortable, always available when we needed him. You won’t regret making this your home away from home. We can’t wait to go back!!!
Stayed 16 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Check in was perfect even though we were running late because of traffic. We had a awesome time. Everything we needed was available. Short walk to a great beach. Will definitely do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Great
Stayed 86 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Beach Trip
The best vacation spot! We traveled from Monday-Sunday and Bill, the owner was extremely nice and was quick to respond to any questions! Great and clean place to stay and a short walk to the beach! We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect size
There were seven of us and three children, 13, 10 and 4. The house was the perfect size, and we particularly enjoyed the private patio, which had a hose to wash remaining sand off our feed before entering the house. The kitchen was a good size and had nice appliances. After some confusion as to whether we needed parking passes, Bill called me to straighten out the mixed emails and all was well after that.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Nice
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
The house was just as pictured. Kitchen was well equipped. Every thing you needed to make any meal. The washer and dryer were very nice . Cannot complain about anything. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chu L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer fun
It was very nice place. Quiet community. Close enough to every where. Nothing to complain about and that’s what vacations are supposed to be 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall very nice, would stay again..
It was very spacious on the inside, and very clean. We had 10 people with us and we had plenty of room. We were close to the pool, and a shirt walk to the private access to the beach. There are two pools one closer to the entrance and one in the middle. Both are kinda small but were perfect for our kids. The best part was the shuttle service that they provided to take you to the beach (this was a lifesaver for the grandparents). The house is fully stocked with just about anything you will need. Just bring extra trash bags and laundry soap. The master suite is very nice and roomy, stays colder than all the other rooms in the house, but the bed isn't very comfortable (it's not unbearable though). The other 2 rooms beds are great. The driveway is kinda small and you can only park two cars there, with extra parking by the pool. We did have a couple of issues while there such as not being able to unlock the bedroom door from the outside when one of the kids accidentally locked the door from the inside (all the doors inside have to be unlocked with a key, that is not in the house, and the doors will unlock from the inside but stay locked on the outside) When I let the booking agent know she was quick to call the owner's and they responded quickly and they resolved it quickly. The air conditioning stopped working overnight one night, I think it froze up. We massaged the booking agent and she was quick to call the AC repair service, we left to go sight seeing and they had it fixed by the time we came back after dinner. We had no more issues the rest of the week. Overall it was a very pleasant stay, the kids loved all the board games that were there to play. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Bill Tumlin

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What makes this property unique

Gated community with private beach access only to Emerald Shore guests.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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