Location: Emerald Shores, Scenic Gulf Drive Central West, Destin Area, Florida North West, Florida, USA
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
The "RETURN TO THE SEA" home is only a 3-4 minute stroll to enjoy white sand sifting through your toes and the massage of gentle, emerald rollers on the beach. Large green wagon for beach gear transport including two beach chairs and sand toys.
* HOME: New porcelein tile throughout home and screened porches. Granite kitchen countertops and updated decor. New sleeper sofa, living room chairs, ottoman, and patio chairs. High speed WiFi broadband internet.
* VACATON LOCATION: Emerald Shores - 16 Pearl Cove (cul-de-sac) Gated neighborhood of upscale Caribbean styled homes in a lush tropical setting. Keyed private beach pavillion for owners and guests with restrooms, fresh water showers, beach chairs/umbrella service. Push button pedestrian control cross-walk to beach pavillion. Captain Dave's On the Gulf Seafood Restaurant next to the beach pavillion; Kenny D's Beach Bar & Grill adjacent to neighborhood. 11 minute beach walk east to Pompano Joe's Beach Bar/Restaurant; 14 minute beach walk west to Crab Trap Beach Bar/Restaurant.
1.5 mile radius to nationally known shopping, tennis, golf and choice of three supermarkets.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: All bedrooms have ceiling fans. Central heat.
- Washer: Full size
- Dryer: Full size
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: 1 step into house, no stair flights or elevator
- Beds
- King Bed: Master bedroom and bath with walk-in closet and room for port-a-crib.
- Queen Bed: New queen bed. Jack and Jill lavatory vanity with shared walk-in shower and toilet.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Jack and Jill lavatory vanity with shared walk-in shower and toilet.
- Convertible Bed: New queen sleep sofa in living room with access to 1/2 bath
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (4) : New flat screen TV in living room
- DVD (3)
- VCR
- CD Player (2)
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool (2) : Full size pools, 1 heated seasonally, poolside bathrooms, Return to the Sea house 1 block from pools.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: New granite counter and tile floor Jan 07. Breakfast bar and four stools. Dining table seats 6-8. New refrigerator.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: New Oct. 2009. Front door ice and water dispenser
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill (2) : Weber grill and park style grill
- Deck/Patio: Each bedroom has French doors opening onto screened porch and patio. Small gated backyard. Front porch, side screen porch with patio table and chairs
- Communications
- Telephone (4)
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Gated neighborhood across from sugar white beach and emerald water on Destin's Scenic Gulf Drive (formerly Hwy 98). Push button control pedestrian cross-walk to beach pavilion. 3-4 minute walk from home to private beach pavillion with keyed restrooms, fresh water showers, sundeck, picnic area, chair/umbrella service. Tennis court, basketball, shuffleboard.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): One step into house, walk-in shower
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly: Seasonal beach tram to beach pavillion, 10 mph speed limit, sidewalks, safe bicycling with kids bike rental available with pickup and delivery.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: We do not rent to singles under age 25 or chaperoned groups.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Other Activities
- 1.5 miles from Silversands Factory Stores (largest designer outlet shopping mall in the U.S., Destin Commons open air upscale shopping village with 14 screen stadium seating Rave motion picture theatre. Nationally known golf and tennis nearby.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Spring 2010....... 03/01 - 05/21 ................. $1139/week
Summer 2010 ....... 05/22 - 08/13 ................. $1553/week
Fall 2010 ......... 08/4- 10/31 ................. $725/week
Winter 2009/2010 .. 11/01 - 02/28 ................. $1553/month
Tax not included. Rates subject to change.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
- Return to the Sea - Emerald Shores Home in Destin
- White sand beach at Emerald Shores beach pavilion - Emerald Shores Home in Destin
- Emerald Shores Beach Pavillion Across Scenic Gulf Drive (old hwy 98) - Emerald Shores Home in Destin
- WELCOME......new sleeper sofa and chairs for your comfort
- Open floor plan: granite counter tops and breakfast bar with 4 bar chairs
- Spacious full service kitchen
- Casual dining with seating for 6 to 8
- Eating area in side screened porch off of living room
- Master Bedroom/bath. French doors to screened porch. Walk-in closet door
- Queen Bedroom. Door to prvt. lavatory, vanity & shared walk-in shower, toilet
- Twin Bedroom
- Patio with Weber grill off of back screened porch
- Heated community pool, one block from house
- Beach gear wagon transport: seasonal shuttle
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