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Gem of Emerald Grande | Amazing Low Rates!! | Penthouse | 2 Pools | Beach Shuttle | FREE Fun Passes!

Gem of Emerald Grande | Amazing Low Rates!! | Penthouse | 2 Pools | Beach Shuttle | FREE Fun Passes!

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Penthouse 13th floor
Living room with sofa sleeper
King bed in master suite
Penthouse balcony views
Adult only hot tub

Overview of Gem of Emerald Grande | Amazing Low Rates!! | Penthouse | 2 Pools | Beach Shuttle | FREE Fun Passes!

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Explore the area

Map
Destin, FL
  • Popular LocationDestin Harbor Boardwalk1 min walk
  • Popular LocationHarborWalk Village1 min walk
  • Popular LocationHarborWalk Marina2 min walk
  • AirportDestin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)6 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Room

Common Space

Guest bedroom

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Gem of Emerald Grande | Amazing Low Rates!! | Penthouse | 2 Pools | Beach Shuttle | FREE Fun Passes!

🐬Welcome to Gem of Emerald @ Emerald Grande! This penthouse features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and comfortably sleeps eight! The balconies overlook the east past jetties, the harbor, the zero-entry pool, the lounging pool deck, and the hot tub area.🐬

⭐⭐Enjoy the breeze as you take in the views of the breathtaking emerald waters and sugary white sand!⭐⭐

Please click the ❤️ in the upper right-hand corner so you can easily refer back.

FLOORPLAN
⭐This penthouse dream vacation welcomes you with the magical view of Destin Harbor and the East Pass rock jetties leading the way to the Gulf of Mexico. Staying here you will see why Emerald Grande is the flagship of condos of Destin Harbor. In the master bedroom, you will find your own private balcony accessible by wide sliding glass doors. Here is your retreat for morning coffee or late evening sky views. The living room opens to another balcony with access to the guest bedroom.

The MASTER suite consists of a KING size bed, private in-suite bath, and private balcony access. The SECOND bedroom has a KING size bed with balcony access and the THIRD bedroom has one set of TWIN bunk beds. There is also a sofa sleeper for extra sleeping. The large kitchen is fully equipped, featuring a breakfast bar with seating for 4 and dining table that seats six. Flat screen TV's and WIFI throughout making it easy to stay in touch with family and friends while you have the best vacation ever. You will also find a washer and dryer in the unit to freshen your clothes after a day at the beach.

RESORT
⭐Emerald Grande Resort is one of the most desirable resorts in Destin. You will love the spectacular views of the Destin Harbor, East Pass, Destin Bridge, Crab Island, and the Gulf of Mexico. The resort is located just above Harborwalk Village and you are only steps from numerous restaurants, waterfront shopping and entertainment for everyone! Head to the marina and choose from an assortment of water excursions such as paddle board and kayak rentals, pontoon and jet ski rentals, parasailing, fishing trips, pirate ship excursions and more. At night you can enjoy weekly fireworks, Fat Tuesday parades, live entertainment and more! You are sure to find something for everyone!

Resort amenities include 2 Pools (One indoor and One Outdoor), 2 Hot Tubs, access to fully equipped Fitness center that overlooks pool and harbor views, shuttle boat service to private beach, pool side Bar and Grill and so much more.

FUN PASS
⭐To top it off, as our valued guest, this rental includes “ONE FREE PASS, PER ACTIVITY, PER DAY” to the following:
**Forever Memories Fun Pass ** - Explorer Package

November – February Amenities:
• A Round of Golf at select courses
• Fishing Adventures
• Adventure Zone at Baytowne Wharf
• Urban Air Adventure Park

March – October Amenities:
• A Round of Golf at select courses
• Fishing Adventures
• Adventure Zone at Baytowne Wharf
• Urban Air Adventure Park
• Snorkeling (seasonal)
• Sea Blaster Dolphin Cruise
• Big Kahuna Water Park (seasonal)

This is our way to say Thank You for staying with us at Forever Vacation Rentals!
**All activities are subject to change by season, weather and availability**
**Monthly rentals are specifically excluded from participation in the Fun Pass Program**

GUEST ACCESS
⭐You will have access to the entire property (excluding the Owners closet). You will check in using an electronic keypad lock located on the entry door. The access code and additional restrictions will be sent before arrival. It is very important that we get a good email address from you after booking.

Other things to note:

STARTER KIT
⭐ Our property has a "Starter Kit" to get you through your first 24-48 hours. This includes two kitchen trash can liners, two dishwashing packets, mini shampoo, conditioner, lotion, one roll of toilet paper per bathroom, and one roll of paper towels. We supply bath towels, washcloths, and hand towels. We do not provide beach towels, laundry detergent, seasonings/spices, zip locks, or liquid dishwashing detergent. You can pick up your favorite items at the nearby Walmart, Target, Publix, or Winn-Dixie.

Wi-Fi
⭐ Our property provides Resort Wi-Fi and is considered an "open/public network." The Wi-Fi info will be found in the property binder on the kitchen counter. We know WI-FI is essential to everyone. However, we cannot guarantee the internet speed or signal strength. We have found that our Wi-Fi signals are not optimal during peak season due to the number of people visiting our area. We suggest you bring your hotspot device if you need high-speed internet during your stay. **Bring your passwords for streaming services.** Don't forget to log out when you leave.

PARKING
⭐ Parking is available in the Northside Parking Garage as well as the East side of the resort. You will pick up a packet at the front desk that will have the key card for the room and (2) parking passes.

BEACH SERVICE
⭐ Emerald Grande offers their own beach service. Guests can contact them prior to arrival for more information. There is also a free water taxi shuttle service to the private beach. The water shuttle runs every 30 minutes during peak season from 9am-6pm. During the off-season, the water shuttle runs every hour.

POOLS / HOT TUB
⭐ There are two pools and two hot tubs at Emerald Grande. One indoor pool and one outdoor pool and both pools are not heated. No alcohol or glass is allowed near the pool/hot tub. You are not to use this amenity if you have consumed alcohol or are pregnant. You are not permitted to add anything to the pool/hot tub, including bath salts, bath bombs, etc. Any damages or extra cleaning resulting from misuse or additives will incur damage fees of $500, including the total replacement cost. Please review and adhere to the Safety Precautions sign next to the amenity. Use the amenity AT YOUR OWN RISK! No jumping or sitting on the hot tub. Any damages to the cover will incur a damage fee of $500. Please note additional rules for more info.

SECURITY
⭐ Our property currently does NOT have an entry camera, but the resort does have cameras. If you touch or tamper with the cameras, you will be asked to leave the property immediately without a refund and will be held responsible for any damages.

PETS
⭐ Absolutely NO PETS. Due to the health and severe allergies of the host we cannot accept animals of any kind in this unit. If you bring a pet of any kind, you will be charged an additional $500 per pet and be asked to leave.

BOOKING
⭐ You must be 25+ to book. The person booking and paying for the reservation must be a group member staying at the property. Read, review, and sign OUR rental agreement within 48 hours of booking and before check-in. No events or parties are allowed.

CHECK-IN/CHECK OUT
⭐ Check-in any time after 4 pm CST. Check-out is any time before 10 am CST.

EARLY ARRIVALS
⭐ We would love to accommodate early arrivals. However, it is nearly impossible during the busy season due to increased traffic delays and a limited workforce. Therefore, if you have an early flight, please plan to book an extra day so that you may check in before 4 pm. If that isn't an option, one of our favorite public beaches is Pompano Joe's in Miramar Beach. It offers large bathrooms, plenty of parking, and a beachside restaurant. Our PCB properties have many options for public beach access, but our favorite would be Public Beach Access 54-57, right in front of Pier Park! Since we are always on a tight schedule, we ask that all guests depart promptly at 10 am CST. NOTE: Emerald Grande will allow guests to use a free amenities card prior to their check-in time.

KITCHEN
⭐ The kitchen has a Fully equipped refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, cookware, bakeware, glasses, mugs, plates, flatware, cooking utensils, coffee maker, and fire extinguisher under the sink.

FUN PASS EXPLORER
⭐ We have hand-picked a variety of top attractions in the area and given you one Free Fun Pass per day for each activity. You can use all or none of these activities each day, it's completely up to you. Some attractions do sell out so be sure to book at your earliest convenience. Here's how to book:

Step 1: Text FUN4EVER to 94479
Step 2: Receive your confirmation text and click on the link
Step 3: Have all of your xplorie program details in the palm of your hand and start booking your fun today.

SMOKING
⭐ NO SMOKING on the premises. You will be charged a minimum of $1000 fee for smoking inside the property.

REFUNDS
⭐ Absolutely NO refunds or discounts due to weather, natural disasters, or any other situations beyond our control.

Lastly, HAVE FUN at the beach, but please beware of rip currents, and understand the beach flags!

Property manager

Forever Vacation Rentals
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

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

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this condo is on the waterfront. 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 Fort Walton Beaches and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkeling adventures can be found near the property.
Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Harbor - 1 min walk
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 1 min walk
  • HarborWalk Village - 1 min walk
  • HarborWalk Marina - 2 min walk
  • Destin Beaches - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar - 4 min walk
  • McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin - 4 min walk
  • Whataburger - 5 min walk
  • Dewey Destin Seafood Restaurant and Market - 4 min walk
  • Tailfins Waterfront Grill - 7 min walk

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was excellent and the view was beautiful thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
Great property
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A few things
A few things. I had emailed the property manager prior to staying asking if there was a Keurig, answer was only a drip machine. I know that seems minor but I shopped specific for that. The listing says there is a grill there isn’t. Not in condo nor on property, again shopped for that. We had done groceries prior to checking in. Also, I felt the condo was nice. Great spot. Just dated furniture and it wasn’t super clean. The kitchen counter had a sticky substance in it that I had to scrub off. Floor was dusty couldn’t be bare foot. It is a beautiful locations and great views. Just those few things.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reunion for colleagues
Great property. Clean and great amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie M., Media, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Unit was clean and as described! We really enjoyed the views and private beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Forever Vacation Rentals

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Forever Vacation Rentals
Shannon and I moved from St. Louis, MO to Destin, FL in the Summer of 2011. I have over 20 years in the Property Management field, including Vacation Rentals, Multi-Family, and Senior Living. I am also a Realtor with Worth Clark Realty. Shannon is our “go to guy” and always goes above and beyond. He handles the majority of operations, which includes Inspecting and Scheduling Turns, Owners Statements, Accounting, and helping to oversee our Housekeeping Department. You will find that we are passionate and very hands-on. Not only are we available to our Homeowner's at all times, we are also available to our guests.

God has blessed us with our two children, Riley and Jax. Our hearts and home are also filled with our fur babies! We look forward to our Friday night movies at home with our children, fishing (although we aren't any good at it – haha), church, and Sunday football. We are very family oriented and find that most homeowners become like family to us.

In the Spring of 2016, we expanded our business by hiring Debbie. She is my amazing mom! When it came time to hire someone, it only made sense to bring her on board! You honestly can't find a more caring, loyal, and trustworthy person! Debbie handles all of our reservations and during the summer months, she helps with our inspections. If you ever want to hear a friendly voice and be uplifted, call her!

We can't forget about the rest of our team! EVERY. SINGLE. PERSON. on our team is important to our success. Our goal is to hire folks with passion, enthusiasm, and motivation to win! We want them to know that no detail is too small, and a happy guest is a repeat guest! There is nothing more rewarding than to receive a compliment about how genuine and hard-working we are! Small gestures go a long way in this business! We love to WOW!

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