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Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Golf Course At Seascape Resort
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Sands Premium Outlets
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool

The Empress Unit 601 embodies all that it implies: luxurious furnishings, spectacular accessories, and balconies with sweeping Gulf and lake views. Empress amenities include a pool and hot tub overlooking the lake and two grilling stations. This vacation rental condo is 2600 sq ft of breathtaking elegance. This unit is truly one of the largest, most beautiful condos in Destin. This amazing three-bedroom, three-bathroom, 6th-floor unit with a spacious floor plan offers unparalleled views of the Gulf of Mexico, lake, and golf course. The private balcony with full Gulf views is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or experience a romantic sunset.


This open floor plan condo is tiled with luxurious travertine throughout the foyer, living room, bathrooms, and kitchen. There is a full wet bar in the living room, complete with beautiful wine, martini, beer, and margarita glasses for your enjoyment. There is a sound system throughout the unit, including speakers on the balcony! The high-end dining table seats 8-10 comfortably. The kitchen and bathrooms have just been renovated with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, including a double oven and French door refrigerator, vessel sinks, a heated Jacuzzi, and a rainfall shower-head!


This beautiful vacation rental condo offers two gorgeous master bedrooms with king beds - each with its own private spa bath and balcony overlooking the Gulf. A third bedroom has two double beds and a huge window with a stunning view of the lake. An additional sleeper sofa is located in the living room. Large tiled balconies facing both the front and rear with ample comfortable seating, provide a place for sunbathing, reading, dining, or just enjoying the view.


In the living room, you will find a TV with an HD converter, iPod docking cables, movies, and board games. This condo is perfect for a family vacation and provides all the comforts of home right on the Gulf of Mexico.


Bed Sizes:
Master - King
Master 2 - King
Third - 2 Doubles
Living Room - Sofa Sleeper


*Please Note: HOA Only Allows Two Parking Passes/Spots Per Reservation. Additional Vehicles Will Need To Park In Public Parking, Outside the Empress Property. No golf carts allowed.


***Minimum 25+ Age Requirement. No Pets Allowed.***
*Please note the HOA requires 7-night increment stays year-round, and peak seasons may require Saturday-to-Saturday stays.

*We also offer monthly rates for stays during our winter season. Please inquire if interested.

VRBO# 291393
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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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this condo is on a lake. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Golf Course At Seascape Resort - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Emerald Sanctuary - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Whales Tail - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool?

As of Mar 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool on Apr 29, 2026 start from $443, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and Golf Course At Seascape Resort. The Emerald Sanctuary and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Babs G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location and views were spectacular! Would stay here again! Couple of things lacking in the kitchen: cookie sheet and sharp knives
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimmy O.

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

The best place we’ve ever stayed

My family had the best vacation ever this year! It was roomy, beautiful, perfect views, and clean! We did not to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

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

Great condo!

Easily accessible…great location overlooking the beach…spacious and comfortable. We stay generally 2 times a year in the same unit!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Spring Break 2011 From Hoover, Alabama

This condo was beautifully decorated and fully equipped for all your vacation needs. The front balcony is very spacious overlooking the beach and ocean. We also enjoyed having the back balcony overlooking the lake for a more private setting. I would highly recommend this condo to anyone and will definitely stay there again. The Empress is a well kept secret and an incredible vacation destination.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl H.

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

Family Vaca 2023

Great condo. Just as listed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Beautiful!

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: This location is outstanding!! Goregous!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patsy N.

beautiful Condo

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: Absolutely love this condo. 2nd year in a row to stay min it, will probably stay again next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Excellent location, Great Condo

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: Excellent location just across the street from the beach...great views from the balcony. Condo was clean, spacious, and the beds were comfy. Would definitely rent with Glass Casa again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patsy N.

Wonderful Condo

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: It was amazing, The only thing to complain about are no cooking pans, skillets, This place is absoulutly gorgeous and very well maintained. will be staying there again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Terri K.

Christmas and New Years family vacation.

This condo was the best yet, by far! The square footage was wonderful for the entire family. We love stayed on Old Scenic 98 and the views on both balconies cannot be beat. Great attention to details with this place from decor to being well stocked with all things needed. Great communication with the owner and Kathy the real estate agent. Thank you to you and your family for sharing your beautiful Destin home.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sherri B.

Girls Trip 2017 Empress 601

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 second year to visit Empress 601 for girls trip to the Destin area! We absolutely love staying here! It's a perfect set-up for groups or families. And it's BEAUTIFUL!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Apphia W.

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

Amazing Condo

The pictures online didn't do any justice. The view was amazing. It was peaceful and central to where we needed to go. There were some snags, but they did fix them, which is what mattered. I would overall recommend the condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Paradise

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: We were blessed to be able to stay about 6 weeks in this condo. The view was amazing, sitting in the living area it looked like outside your balcony was the ocean. Absolutely beautiful decor, everything we needed for our stay. Glass Casa was wonderful, we look forward to booking again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

rodney m.

empress 601

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: overall, good. The ac did not work good for the bedrooms. the common areas were very clean
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Emily R.

Empress 601

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall we had a good trip, on our previous vacations to Destin we’ve stayed places that had private beach access not public and that’s really the only negative thing about this rental. The condo is very nice and clean. We had no issues at all during our stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Awesome location and view!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful condo and view, furniture dirty in main family room. Condo bathrooms and kitchen clean. My grandson legs and feet tops got dirty crawling around on tile floors. Looks clean but not clean. Location great! Need to update accessories and drapes, outdated.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Vicki G.

Love the Empress!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful unit has everything you need! Destin Palms Vacations is a class act, really good! We have stayed at the Empress for years, was surprised the carpet is really bad in this unit has "tons" of huge stains from spills, needs to be replaced, especially in this price point! Air conditioning is terrible in the master bedroom, when you walk into the room there is a huge difference, we left the curtains closed the entire stay and still terribly warm, the rest of the condo seemed fine.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Excellent except Fridge

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Everything was great and the property owners were excellent with responding in a timely manner. The only problem was the fridge. The doors don't close good and the ice machine or water dispenser did not work. Seems like a minor issue but even hotels give you free ice. So if I paid that much I would expect everything to be working - especially a fridge in that kind of heat. A solution might be to have a community ice machine or something. We needed ice for coolers, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Derek V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Location vrs Aesthetics

The view, location and beach access are 5 Stars! The wear and tear abuse of the unit is obvious upon entry and annoying by the time you leave. The baseboards and leading edges are dingy in color, marked and chipped paint throughout with some trim loose and falling apart. Door handles are all loose and falling off. Some blinds and blind cords don’t work or function correctly. Window tint is winkled and bubbly. Whirlpool faucet and handles loose and wobbly. The TVs are older than the first edition Keurig coffee machine. AC works great in every room except the master bedroom, it doesn’t work at all. All agreed the mattresses could be updated. Balcony patio furniture has seen its days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

Beautiful Decor, Excellent Location and Views!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Honestly, this place is as advertised - beautiful decor, excellent location and views, excellent parking, carts and an elevator to help you load and unload your luggage. Staff was attentive. Kitchen had lots of storage, the fridge was large with a working ice maker, stove worked fine and the dishwasher was super quiet. The fan was a nice touch and was used often as temps along with the humidity reached over 100 a few days. The only thing I would say was negative was the master bedroom mattress needs to be replaced. Once that's done, I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone! If we make the trek to Destin again, this will be the place we stay. As an FYI, we had 5 adults and one baby staying the week - plenty of room! Another FYI - if you stay here and turn the TV in the living room on and get the grey bars on the side, simply hit the '*' button on the Dish remote until it gets the correct aspect to show - took us a few days to figure this one out...
Archival

4/10 Poor

Ron F.

Beautiful Place, Beautiful View, But Condo Not Stocked Adequately

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was beautiful and the condo was beautiful. Really nice furniture and decor, great internet and the master bed slept like a dream, but that's where the good ended. For a large place that accommodates up to 13, we were allowed 12 towels, which went fast. Doing laundry every day isn't my idea of a great vacation. Also, the kitchen utensils were really lacking for a place of this caliber. Make sure you bring your own, well, everything. If not, you're going to be shopping for toilet paper, paper towels, dish detergent, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, garbage bags,etc. on your first day there. The washer and dryer were older and the dryer took 3 cycles to dry beach towels. The laundry room in general smells like sewer, especially in the evening. As another renter stated, the master bedroom a/c wasn't working so we were dealing with that the 1st night and a mobile a/c sitting in the floor, venting out a window the entire stay. For a place this elegant, there needs to be some improvements.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2017
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Gail E.

Nice unit -- just needs a couple of things

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful,large unit that needs attention. There were a few small issues that we're addressed very quickly, and a couple of larger ones that really need attention, one cosmetic and one functional. The carpet in the second living room (which is being used as a dining room in this unit) is a total mess. There is a large tear that is unraveling with thick threads of yarn hanging loose. Second, there is no separate icemaker and the one in the fridge works very, very slow. No one wants to be continually out of ice on vacation. This is with average use; we didn't make frozen drinks or fill coolers. Often at dinner, we'd fill two or three glasses and the dispenser would be empty. We had to buy ice twice just for normal use.We enjoyed our visit, but wouldn't knowingly choose a unit with ripped carpet and a bad icemaker. I hope these items are repaired, because this is a gorgeous unit in many ways.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn W.

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

Big Condo, Great Location

Pros: My family couldn’t say enough good about this space. Finding space for nine is no easy task, but this spacious condo was perfect. The views from both balconies are beautiful. The kitchen is stocked with nearly everything you could need to cook meals for your family. The building itself is clean, modern, and convenient to access the beach and local businesses. Cons: We arrived at the complex 30 minutes prior to the 4:00 check in time. When we pulled in, we found it to be a gated complex that requires a code. I called the rental company to get the code so we could wait in the parking lot for our check in time & they lady refused to give it to us & said we’d get the info we needed when it was the 4:00 check in time. Fortunately, someone at the complex gave us a code to get into the parking lot so we had somewhere to wait. (The complex manager, Al, was FANTASTIC.) After a short time in the condo, we found a coffee maker with no pot & the floors were very dirty. I messaged Glass Casa and someone was in our condo very quickly with a brand new coffee pot & someone to mop the kitchen floor. Despite the cleaning of the kitchen, the carpet & other flooring in the condo is dirty/soiled below the surface & our feet were visibly dirty & black from walking around the condo. The flooring needs a good, deep cleaning, both carpet and tile. All things aside, this is an incredible space & we will absolutely book it again when we come back with the whole family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Andrea V.

Spacious, Relaxing, and Beautiful!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Condo was beautiful & very spacious! Amazing views of the beach on one balcony and peaceful views of the inlet and golf course on another balcony! Beds were comfy and it was nice to have a washer and dryer. However, upon our arrival one of the master bedrooms and bathrooms had a VERY bad mildew smell! It was pretty dang BAD! But once I discovered it was a wet, mildewed shower mat, we set it outside on the balcony and I sprayed some room spray and the smell went away. There were some cobwebs in the fake greenery too. There was also construction going on the condo right below us for a couple of days. It was loud and obnoxious. Also, we had a surprise visit from a maintenance worker one morning who said he needed to inspect the unit. We all felt awkward and even wondered if he was legit. We assume he was just weird having someone come inspect the unit during our stay. I figured they would do that after we checked out. The balconies could use a good cleaning too. If someone could get up there with a blower to blow off all the sand and maybe mop one good time it would make a big difference. We loved the spacious kitchen and rooms! We can't wait for our next vacation at the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ashli M.

Stunning!

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: We absolutely loved our stay! The pictures do not deceive you. Clean and spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

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