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Amazing, Private Beach, Lg Pool, Chef Ready, 4 bch chairs

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Villa Emeraude with everywhere balconies - views to lake and gulf
Living room: electric fireplace, two sofas (one with lounge), overstuffed chair
view from base of stairs coming from 2nd floor balcony
Villa Emeraude is home in top, left corner. Has views of lake, gulf, and easy walk to beach gate.
Glorious Dunes beach!!

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 24418.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Destin, FL
  • Destin Beaches
    2 min walk
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    11 min walk
  • Destin Harbor
    20 min walk
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    4 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

1st floor bedroom

1 King Bed

1st floor family

+1
3 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3rd floor bedroom

1 King Bed

3rd floor family

1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Loft/entertainment/sleeping on 3rd floor

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Main floor/2nd level

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Amazing, Private Beach, Lg Pool, Chef Ready, 4 bch chairs

Professionally designed, remodeled and decorated. Villa Emeraude is seconds away from Dunes of Destin stunning private beach - stroll down quiet sidewalk. Four Beach Chairs/2 Umbrellas included! Chef's kitchen was remodeled with gas range which is hard to find in area beach homes. Range has 5th griddle heating element and warming drawer. Conveniently located close to range-oven is a separate prep sink - so you can't have too many cooks in the kitchen! Wet bar offers dedicated and zoned wine and beer refrigerator and stand alone ice maker. Kitchen features a large Cuisinart countertop oven with steam function. All utensils, pots, pans, instapot dutch oven, pasta pot, sheet trays are stocked for the chef. Other appliances include large slow cooker, quality blender, waffle iron, panini press, air fryer, and food processor. You will enjoy larger private pool on end lot with sweeping views of lake, some of gulf, and skyline from expansive wrap-around balconies. Every bedroom opens to dramatic views from fully tiled and furnished balconies, terraces, or verandas. The balconies overlooking pool and lake from 2nd and 3rd floors are expansive, wrap-around relaxation areas.

Bathrooms just remodeled with designer tile and deep soaker tub. High end vanities and shower sprayers. Photos coming!

Main living-dining space and three bedrooms are super-sized and not the cramped gathering quarters most vacation homes have left over. All bedrooms are en-suite. Two living areas in 3rd floor loft and living room provide entertainment options. There is a separate video gaming space with Atari and X-Box off of garage for kids. Home has highest speed "gigablast" wifi with extenders for each floor and back yard.

Back patio and pool area are landscaped and provide shaded table with benches, seating sectional, various chairs, and TV. Largest Weber grill with searing element is at end of patio. There is also convenient outdoor shower.

TWO sets of beach chairs/umbrella are provided from March to end of October. Full beach service is in effect at Dunes' beach.

*Maximum weight of any dog: 35 lbs., limit of 2 dogs (see dog fees)

Property manager

Karen Lugo
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
ALLOWED

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
$37.50/night - per dog, max weight of any dog: 35

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A $500 Security Deposit Hold will be established on your credit card during your booking
A signed Rental Agreement is required.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this holiday home is on a lake. While the natural beauty of Destin Beaches 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and The Track Family Recreation Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 2 min walk
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 11 min walk
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 5 min drive
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 5 min drive
  • HarborWalk Village - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritaville Restaurant Destin - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Back Porch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Donut Hole Bakery Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Merlin's Pizza (Destin) - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing, Private Beach, Lg Pool, Chef Ready, 4 bch chairs pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing, Private Beach, Lg Pool, Chef Ready, 4 bch chairs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing, Private Beach, Lg Pool, Chef Ready, 4 bch chairs?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing, Private Beach, Lg Pool, Chef Ready, 4 bch chairs located?

This family-friendly Destin holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
This property was beautiful, in a perfect location, was perfect for our extended family trip! We had plenty of space, comfortable beds, huge kitchen and everything we needed for a wonderful week as a family! Karen was a thoughtful and generous host, and was quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had. Definitely highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and great host
What a fantastic place. We ran from a hurricane and booked last minute and what a gem. Would be great for family or work gatherings. Strongly recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay!
After looking for a beach house for days on vrbo, I finally came across Emeraude Dunes of Destin. It is everything it says it is. Great communication with property manager. Very spacious and accommodated all of our needs for a family trip. We even had a full rainy day and the kids were happy playing inside with all the game options, and pool, also enough TVs for everyone to enjoy their own shows. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
THE PERFECT DESTIN RENTAL
The home far exceeded our expectations in every way. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun in the summer time
The house and of course the host,Karen, were beyond amazing. If you are looking for a gorgeous home only footsteps from the beach this is definitely the one.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Destin!
This property helped our stay in Destin be a fabulous trip. The house had everything we needed for a memorable time with family!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Everything about this stay has been nothing short of AMAZING! The homeowner has gone above and beyond to make her home teen, kid, toddler, infant, and adult friendly. We needed nothing for our stay. We came with our 2 daugters, their husbands and 6 children, ages 6 months to 15 and no one was bored! We also traveled with my son in laws father. We both own restuarantsand are chefs in Iowa and this kitchen was nothing short of perfect. We created so many memories this week! The bedrooms are perfectly located with each family having their own bathroom and private balcony! The views were beautiful. The pool was fantastic and perfectly heated for our littles! The beach was a short walk crossing no streets. Karen provides 4 beach chairs and 2 umbrellas for our daily trips to the beach! The boardwalk was was a 2 mile drive with lots to do! So many great restaurants near by as well. This trip was nothing short of PERFECT and Karens home made it even better! If traveling to Destin with your family I would definitely choose Villia Emeraude every time! It's perfect in every way! We are already looking at possibilities for next year! Thank you Karen, Amy
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Spring Break
We absolutely enjoyed our week at Villa Emeraude, beginning with the excellent communication throughout the whole process to the home itself which was absolutely perfect for our large family of 6 adults and 9 children. The pool, and beautiful beach were a big hit with everyone. Thank you Karen for sharing your home with us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria G P., Houston, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent home and location!!
We were a group of 16 between kids and adults!! We spent thanksgiving break at this home and it was wonderful!! The house is walking distance to the beach. The house has everything that you need, the pool was a total success. At the end we had a wonderful time without any issues! Everything is very well explained and we did not have any problems but Karen was very responsive to our questions. Thank you for a great experience!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

J J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can I give TEN STARS?! REMARKABLE!
WOW! WOW! WOW! I've rented A LOT of houses in my time but this one is the best EVER. Everyone was happy! Shocking! The owner has thought of everything! Location is terrific! Neighborhood is safe and convenient! Highly HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PROPERTY!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
August 2023
We stayed with 8 other family members and two grandchildren. What an incredible home Karen and Ron shared with us! Everything was so well maintained and clean; even the huge gas grill was clean and new. The kitchen, the furniture, the beds and linens, the bathrooms, and the backyard pool, we’re all so clean and in excellent condition. The televisions with easy program access, the ice maker that never ran out of ice, the large kitchen with all the appliances and two large tables, the pack and play baby bed, the baby safety gates for the stairways, the small children’s beds, the children’s game room, and the beach access with four chairs and two umbrellas, all made for a perfect, incredible vacation. Absolutely awesome home and wonderful, accessible hosts! We’ll be back again next year!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa Emeraude
Our family of 17 (8 adults and 9 children) had plenty of room in this beautiful house. It is well-equipped and Karen (the owner) has thought of just about everything. The beach was a short walk away (chairs and umbrellas were ready for us). It was perfect for us. Karen is very personable and accommodating. She responds to any questions immediately, usually within minutes. We really can’t rate her high enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Home
House is as advertised! Great size in all the rooms and the kitchen is perfect with plenty of frig and freezer storage. The owner Karen is on top of everything and is just as concerned about your quality of stay as you are. We have stayed at this house for the last 3 years and definitely will be back again!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Luxury in Destin
Great property
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property
We had a wonderful week! The house was beautiful, well equipped and exactly as described. Karen was responsive and helpful! I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BEST STAY EVER!
This house is amazing!! The location to the beach is GREAT! You have your own section of the beach with 2 umbrellas and four chairs included! The kitchen has everything you need. LOTS of room to hang out on the main floor and upstairs. Balconies off of every room. The pool is perfect! Karen the owner is a pleasure to work with! The boys loved the game room. The adults loved cooking in the huge kitchen and enjoyed the mini bar area! We went out to dinner twice but stayed and enjoyed the beach/pool/house most of the vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Everything about our stay was absolutely perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House in a Great Location
This is a great house in a quiet location right in the action. 2 min walk through the development to private gorgeous beach. House is very large and has everything you need included. Communication with Karen the owner was great. Nice benefit is the fenced in backyard with pool. More privacy than some other homes in development although they are all lovely.
Stayed 34 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ailene S., Colorado Springs, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Destin Paradise
Our family thoroughly enjoyed staying at this property. It was clean, beautiful, and a very short walk to the beach. The owner was easy to reach and ensured all details were taken care of prior to our arrival. We had a wonderful spring break vacation--thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

April S., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picture-Perfect Home
This pictures for this home are spot on. The home is in a great location, as it is just a short walk to a gorgeous beach. Our family rents a lot of properties, and I can honestly say, hands down Karen was the best host. Our family had the pleasure of staying at Karen's home during Christmas. Due to the cold weather, we spent a lot of time in the house. There were numerous things to rave about, but I would be remised if I did not point out that the beds were extremely comfortable. There was plenty of space to hang with the family or read a book in the upstairs loft. If I could definitely give more stars. This picture-perfect home is a must see.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Walt R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip
Truly enjoyed the property. Excellent location with access to private beach. Host Karen was extremely helpful in communicating with us on all aspects of property and local activities. Highly recommend as 5 star location and my family would definitely stay again. Thank you Karen we loved your beautiful home !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving Get Away
We rented Villa Emeraude for an extended family Thanksgiving week. We were impressed by the online listing and were so pleased to see that everything was EXACTLY (if not better) as it appeared in the listing. The home was clean (we had a 10 month old crawling around and we never worried once), well stocked with EVERY convenience for relaxing and cooking a large meal for 12 and everything was in working order. Karen was a pleasure to work with - she was more than accommodating to some of our challenges with a large group arriving from 4 locations at different times. Her communications up to and during our stay were the best - I couldn't have asked for more. It's clear she takes pride in maintaining the home and ensuring her guests get exactly what they are trying to get out of their vacation. I would give this more than 5 stars if I could.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilarion C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was just what we needed and the listing was very accurate.
If you have a large group for an even in Destin and want everyone to be able to stay under the same roof this place will work for you. Once we arrived at the property and settled in we had some concerns. I was able to contact the owner and she responded very quickly and timely. All was resolved very easily. Getting to and from the beach access was simple and convenient. One thing I would recommend is that once you go to the beach make sure that you meet the person that sets up the chairs and umbrellas and make sure they know your schedule when you’ll be at the beach on what days. This will help ensure you place is set and ready when you arrive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation home in Destin
Great choice for our first family vacation including our 5 children, their spouses, our 4 grandchildren, and our family dog. Beautiful home with 5 spacious bedroooms (each with their own bathroom) and a large loft with a pullout couch that was great for our 16 y.o. son. This home has everything needed for a great vacation. Private pool, incredible beach, plenty of indoor and outdoor spaces, fishing ponds, and is in close proximity to shopping and restaurants. Karen was great to work with, providing updates leading up to our stay, and contact during our stay to make sure everything was going well. Definately recommend this vacation home. We look forward to another stay in the future! Thanks so much Karen!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keefe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and relaxing
This is a great place to stay. We had a bedroom/bathroom for each adult/couple - how awesome is that ??!! The accommodations are 5 star. The host Karen was always available and supplied all the information we needed for an uneventful stay. The house has everything you could ever need. We really liked the ice maker at the bar - made ice for drinks very easy and made with filtered water - the best. We really liked all the charging stations for phones and tablets etc. The private beach is only a five min walk away. Karen has four chairs and two umbrellas rented for the house - very nice !! We would certainly stay again !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Karen Lugo

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I have owned and managed my own vacation homes for 23 years. Started with beautiful ski homes in Big Sky, Montana. Many of my guests are repeat and referral and are also long-time friends! I want my home to be a wonderful backdrop for making the kind of memories that I have created with my 7 grandchildren at the beach. We love cooking, grilling, swimming, and enjoying the beach together.

Why they chose this property

I considered over 100 homes before choosing Villa Emeraude. Then I hired a general contractor to take the home apart and rebuild it. We redecorated and remodeled. I found this home so appealing for my extended family of 15 because of the large and roomy gathering spaces and spacious bedroom-bathroom combinations. And, all the outdoor terraces features offer al fresco dining and coffee or cocktail sipping opportunities everywhere!

What makes this property unique

It took me just over one minute to walk to beach gate down the sidewalk with 3 y-o grandson. Villa Emeraude sits on a corner lot that provides more privacy than many homes in beach neighborhoods. Everyone has space to relax and enjoy the views! Dunes is a very special neighborhood with a U-shape gated cul-de-sac of homes that share beach access.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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