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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 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Popular LocationBig Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park11 min walk
  • AirportDestin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)4 min drive
  • Popular LocationDestin Harbor Boardwalk5 min drive
  • Popular LocationHarborWalk Village5 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

1st floor bedroom

1st floor family

+1

3rd floor bedroom

3rd floor family

Loft/entertainment/sleeping on 3rd floor

Main floor/2nd level

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
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this vacation home is on a lake. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Traveling 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 snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 2 min walk
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 11 min walk
  • Morgan Sports Center - 3 min drive
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 5 min drive
  • HarborWalk Village - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 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

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

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

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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