Reviews for Emerald Shores Vacation Rental - VRBO 83138 - 3 BR Scenic Gulf Drive Central West House in FL, Peaceful, Private, 2 Pools

Best Vacation Home Ever

Guest Melanie S.
Date of stay 07/07/12
Review Submitted 07/25/12

This home is an ideal vacation home for a family. Only a hop, skip and jump away from the beach. Very clean home and has all of the little things one needs. Friendly owners and very understanding. There are sand toys provided and a wagon as well for your little ones. So close to restaurants and the beach. Love the layout of the home, it's almost like a hotel. We loved how Andy and Brenda are great communicators and they provide thoughtful things in the house for their guest (games, movies, books, etc....) We would recommend this place to anyone who is responsible and respectful. Thank you so much for opening up your home to us, can't wait to use it again!

Owner response: We are so thankful for the kind words written in this and other reviews we have received. We are also very thankful for the considerate guests we have had that have taken excellent care of our vacation home as if it was theirs. It is deeply gratifying to us each time we have the opportunity to work with such great people and hear of the memorable time spent at our vacation home.

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Destin Wedding Weekend

Guest Heather
Date of stay 06/07/12
Review Submitted 06/12/12

We were visiting Destin for a wedding. We shared this house with our family of 4 and another couple and our babysitter. The layout was awesome for this as there is a porch that separates 2 of the bedrooms from the rest of the house so kids weren't waking up the other rooms when we made them breakfast in the early morning. The house was walking distance to the beach access and a very close drive to everything else. There was a full kitchen with pots, pans, coffee pot, cups, etc. The house was stocked with plenty of towels and other linens, a wagon to pull our kids to the beach, and even some dvd and board games that we used during a rain storm. It surpassed our expectations! We would definitely rerent this home for future vacations.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Owner response: We were glad to hear that you enjoyed your vacation stay at our beach house in FL. It makes our day when our guests write reviews like this one and others we have posted. Lasting family memories is what it is all about. Sincerely, Andy

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Home Away from Home

Guest A & T
Date of stay 04/06/12
Review Submitted 05/02/12

We absolutely loved this home! We truly felt like we were "at home" during our stay. Loved the close proximity to both beach and pool, neighborhood feel, decor, etc. Owners have thought of everything! Our family of 7 fit perfectly, brought our own pack-n-play for our youngest and it fit fine in twin bedroom. Thought we'd need baby monitors to keep an ear out for kiddos during the night but didn't end up using them, they had no trouble getting to us if they needed something. Would definitely recommend!!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: We were glad to hear that you enjoyed your vacation stay at our beach house in FL. Thank you for taking care of our house and we look forward to hearing from you next summer. Sincerely, Andy

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Beautiful House!

Guest Denise S.
Date of stay 04/01/12
Review Submitted 04/10/12

We LOVED this house! The layout was perfect for our family of 4 + grandparents! The home is VERY clean, well kept & VERY welcoming! The owners are wonderful to work with and gave us detailed information at every step of the rental process. I would certainly recommend this property and would LOVE to stay here when our travels take us through the Destin area again!

Owner response: My wife and I really appreciate receiving reviews as the one from Denise S and others that we have posted over the years on our vacation website. We truly enjoy sharing our beach house with others, so they may also create lasting memories.

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Enjoyable Stay

Guest Richard W.
Date of stay 08/03/11
Review Submitted 08/10/11

We had our son's wedding to attend in Destin and needed a place to stay. In my search for available properties I found the perfect spot for the seven members of our family. We had 3 senior citizens two twenty somethings and my wife and I both in our fifties. The house was perfect for our needs. Quiet, comfortable and the perfect size. The location was also ideal. The access to the beach is great and we were able to rent the pavillion for a small reception after the wedding. There are restaurants and shopping not too far away either. If our travels take us back to the Destin area I will check on this one again.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Owner response: Than you for the kind words. My wife and I really enjoy hearing that our guests find this area of Florida as beautiful as we do.

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Review of House

Guest Ashleigh
Date of stay 05/25/11
Review Submitted 06/02/11

This house was wonderful for our stay. We stayed for 5 nights, and were always very comfortable in the house. It did not seem to take even three minutes to get to the beach, and there is a gated access point to get on the beach for Emerald Shores so you can leave things in a cubby without worrying about them being stolen. There are also a few restaurants within walking distance for when you don't feel like driving. The house is centrally located and very convenient. I would recommend renting bicycles while you are there, there is a company that will deliver them, and you can ride to shopping, restaurants and other things without dealing with traffic. The owners have really thought through what a family will need for their stay and everything we needed was provided for. I highly recommend this house and I know we will be looking to stay here again in future years.

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Owner response: Dear Ashleigh, We were glad to hear that you all had a wonderful, relaxing vacation. Thank you for taking care of our house and we look forward to hearing from you next summer. Sincerely, Andy

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Jardine Calle

Guest Jayne
Date of stay 05/14/11
Review Submitted 05/30/11

We had the wonderful opportunity to rent this unit for our 25th anniversary - what a treasure. It is so well maintained, in a great community, so centrally located and a walk across the street to one of the amazing beaches we have ever seen (and we have seen many). All the pictures of our vacation that we put on facebook - everyone wanted more information about our amazing gem we found. The home has such a charming layout - like none we have ever rented before. The pictures of Andy and Brenda throughout the home makes you feel more like family when you stay (not so much a renter). We traveled with our grown childre that were in bed by 11 everynight because we had so much to do during the day. The nightlife we did partake in was so enchanting everything from sunset cruises to outside musicians, dueling piano bars and great food. I think we all would agree the opportunities to swim in such a clean ocean with dolphins was the highlite of our trip. To anyone reading this review - do it book it, there will be no regrets. Thank you Andy and Brenda. Love The Serratore Family - Norwood, MA

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Thank you for your lovely review. Your comments only reaffirm our mission to do all we can to help our guests enjoy the beautiful area and make wonderful lasting memories with your loved ones. Sincerely, Andy & Brenda

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Warm and inviting home away from home

Guest Family of 5
Date of stay 03/19/11
Review Submitted 03/27/11

My husband, our 3 young kids (all under age 4), and some family friends had the pleasure of staying here over a long weekend. The house was meticulously clean, and warm and inviting to all. It was so nice that they had the basics stocked - toilet paper, dishwashing soap, grilling supplies, firewood (for an awesome outdoor firepit...yum, toasted marshmellows for all!), and even a wagon to tote the kids to the pool/beach. The owners were very accomodating, quick to respond, and helpful. One thing that we really appreciated was their "heads up" on the floor plan. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms are separate from the house, connected by a screened in porch. It worked for our set up because we could be out there with the kids w/out feeling like we were bothering our friends. If you have small ones, definitely bring a baby monitor, though, so you can listen in from the patio or the main house. One thing we really enjoyed was the location of the house. We loved being within walking distance of a number of great restaurants. Next time we come, we will definitely bring our bikes! There's a nice bike path that runs along the ocean front. Plus, the beach was just a very short walk, and didn't even phase our 2 y/old. The community pools were well maintained as well, and our "neighbors" were very friendly and welcoming. All in all, this was a great place for us to create lots of memories! I would highly recommend it!

Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Owner response: Reading your review summarizes why we enjoy sharing our beach house with others. Thank you for the kind words. Sincerely, Andy

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Beautiful home, Great Location, Lots to Do

Guest Steve and Peggy Latham
Date of stay 06/01/10
Review Submitted 06/09/10

We had a wonderful family vacation and were not the least disappointed. Upon arrival we found a neat clean, nicely decorated home with all amenities which included:fully equipped kitchen, linens, washer/dryer, iron with ironing board, screened in porch, patio with chairs, fire pit, grill. This was a home away from home. Owners were very professional, quick to respond, helpful to give info about local restaurants and activities and thoughtful in leaving an array of games and movies. The beach is within walking distance, also community pool and tennis courts, Lots to do: fishing, boating, snorkeling, jet skiing,playing on the beach, shopping. Also great for leisure walks. My family gives this vacation a thumbs up!

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Owner response: Dear Steve and Peggy, We were so glad to hear that you all had a wonderful vacation with lasting family memories. Reading your review summarizes our primary goal as to why we share our beach house with others. Thank you for the kind words. Sincerely, Andy

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Wonderful Stay!

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Wonderful Stay!

Guest Heidi (Ohio)
Date of stay 05/13/10
Review Submitted 05/13/10

"Thank you very much for a wonderful stay. We all enjoyed it very much so. I would love to stay with you guys again the next time we go on vacation. Your house was very clean, cute, and well equipped with anything we possible could have needed." Thanks again, Heidi

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Great Great House Really Nice!

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Great Great House Really Nice!

Guest Bill & Leslie (Illinois)
Date of stay 03/28/10
Review Submitted 05/13/10

"What a lovely house. A pleasant surprise for us, as it is difficult to tell on the internet. What you'll get! Spotless - and we truly appreciated having the basic toiletries supplied so we didn't immediately need to go to the store. A pleasure to stay here - We can see the effort you've made to provide such a nice accommodation. Loved the layout of the house also. The kids felt like they had an apartment!" Thanks for a great week!

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Guest Anne42
Date of stay 07/31/09
Review Submitted 07/31/09

We had a wonderful vacation and really loved the house! Since the master bedroom is separate from the other bedrooms, parents could get up without waking sleeping teenagers. It was so convenient and close to the beach. It was really nice having access to pools, too. And, the porches are nice when you want to escape with a good book. We were amazed by the beautiful beach and the crystal clear water. We snorkeled, jet-skied and ate at many of the fantastic restaurants. A wonderful trip!

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Guest Carole & Freddie Sweeney
Date of stay 06/14/09
Review Submitted 06/14/09

Our family enjoyed your home in Destin so much. The layout was perfect for our daughter's family and us. With the screened in areas separating their bedrooms and bathroom, the privacy was just an added bonus. We hope to stay there again. The location was convenient for the beach and pool. Thanks for helping us have a wonderful 2009 vacation.

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Guest John & Heidi
Date of stay 04/03/09
Review Submitted 04/02/09

Wonderful Time in Destin Date of Stay: March 2009 My wife, three of our teenage daughters (we have 5), and I spent a wonderful spring break week in Destin. The house layout and location was perfect for us. We were able to easily visit the beach whenever we wanted as it is just a short walk. Destin has some amazing beaches! We felt totally comfortable allowing our younger girls to walk to the beach themselves. We had fun swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and just relaxing and enjoying the beautiful weather and scenery. I highly recommend this rental property and hope to stay there again someday. It is very clean, nicely furnished and well kept. The owner was very nice and has a great rental property.

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Wonderful Time in Destin

Guest John & Heidi
Date of stay 03/14/09
Review Submitted 04/02/09

My wife, three of our teenage daughters (we have 5), and I spent a wonderful spring break week in Destin. The house layout and location was perfect for us. We were able to easily visit the beach whenever we wanted as it is just a short walk. Destin has some amazing beaches! We felt totally comfortable allowing our younger girls to walk to the beach themselves. We had fun swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and just relaxing and enjoying the beautiful weather and scenery. I highly recommend this rental property and hope to stay there again someday. It is very clean, nicely furnished and well kept. The owner was very nice and has a great rental property.

Recommended for: People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 07/01/08
Review Submitted 07/02/08

We really enjoyed our vacation in Miramar Beach. The weather was wonderful. The house was great, with lots of room to spread out. It was so much better than a small condominium. We used the kitchen, living room, screened in porch. All day was spent at the beach and evenings relaxing in the home. I would love to come back again sometime. Thanks for sharing your home with us.

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Can't wait to come back!!

Guest Tammy H.
Date of stay 06/21/08
Review Submitted 06/30/08

What a great week in Florida! Not only was your property beautiful and comfortable; much can be said for location, location, location!! It was very easy getting around the area. The neighborhood was charming and I enjoyed just walking through it and viewing the different structures. Everyone was friendly locally at the restaurants and the shops. The higlight was watching the dolphins in the gulf. They came very close to shore and delighted our entire section of the beach with their jumps and dives. I came with a group of girls and am very interested in coming again with my own family. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with us.

Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Owner response: Dear Cindy, We were glad to hear that you all had a wonderful, relaxing vacation. My wife and I totally agree with your review of our area as a vacation site for families. Thank you for taking care of our house and we look forward to hearing from you next summer or sooner. Sincerely, Andy

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 06/01/08
Review Submitted 06/22/08

We enjoyed your home very much. We loved the layout especially since we had family with us. It was very clean and close to everything. When we return to Destin we would love to stay there again. Thank you for being so easy to deal with and for the wonderful place to stay.

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Guest Anonymous
Date of stay 05/01/08
Review Submitted 05/28/08

We enjoyed staying at your home. I was close to the beach and pool(which we used a lot!) The home was very clean and comfortable. The neighbors next door were friendly too. A great family home. We enjoyed eating at the local resturants, the dount hole, capt. dave's (we walked there from the house) pomano? joe's, fudpucker's also was good food and fun for the kids. We fished on the pier west of destin and ate our catch of pomano and snapper. Thankyou again for having our family! Amy P

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Guest Abbie
Date of stay 03/25/08
Review Submitted 03/24/08

From: Abbie Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 2:47 PM To: Andrew Nyczepir Subject: RE: Jardin Calle Vacation in Emerald Shores Dear Andy, Thank you so much for letting us stay in your vacation home. We had a wonderful time! Your vacation home was lovely and we enjoyed the atmosphere of Emerald Shores. It was quiet and peaceful and we enjoyed that. Hope to stay in your home again in the near future. Thank you again. Abbie

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Guest Shayna Smith
Date of stay 09/01/06
Review Submitted 09/03/06

The house was amazing!!! It worked perfectly for 3 of our wedding party couples who stayed in it...they could not get over just how nice your home was!!! Andy you are wonderful to deal with...very accommodating! Can’t wait to book again!

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Guest Devon and Brian Pavur
Date of stay 06/01/06
Review Submitted 06/27/06

We really enjoyed our stay at your home. It was so nice. The pictures on the website defiantly do not do your home enough justice. It was truly very nice and very tastefully decorated. I especially liked the lay out of the home. Thank you again. We would be very interested in renting your home again in the future.” Thanks again

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Guest Barbara Simmons
Date of stay 06/01/06
Review Submitted 06/08/06

Dear Brenda and Andy, We just wanted to let you know we had a great time and to say thanks for the rental of your home. It was a delight. We could not have asked for a better place to stay and a better location. Your place had it all.

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