Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
36 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Great beach house with access to pools and restaurants.
Casa Grande
Enjoy the good life at Casa Grande, only a few steps to the beach and just across the street from the main pool. There's a great pool view from every porch. This fabulous 5 bedroom, 3-1/2 bath home sleeps 15 and is located in the gated community of Emerald Shores.
Emerald Shores is a family-oriented community with two pools, (one heated in winter), tennis court, basketball, and PRIVATE COMMUNITY BEACH PAVILION WITH RESTROOM FACILITIES! Our trolley runs to the beach daily in the summer months, but you can just walk the 500 feet to the beach easily. This is a great community for your vacation and even better for our snowbird friends long term in the winter- a great escape from the cold weather.
This comfortable home is located on the south end of Emerald Shores where you can walk to several fine restaurants. Enjoy Free WI-FI, local phone calls, cable flat-screen TVs in every room and a surround sound stereo system that has speakers throughout the entire home. We have all tile on the first floor and hardwood on the second floor. No allergies from carpet in this home.
There are 4 covered porches at this home where you can sit, relax and enjoy the Destin life. Grill out on the gas grill or cook inside in the fully equipped kitchen.
Emerald Shores is located centrally in Destin, so you don't have to drive far to go anywhere. Just a couple of miles east to Sandestin where you can dine, play, or chill at the Village of Baytown Wharf. Enjoy shopping, eating and entertainment at nearby Destin Commons or play at the fun water park Big Kahunas. You may choose to spend a day at the Harbor, watching the fishing fleet come in with the catch of the day, take in one of the fine restaurants, or play at night at one of the many night clubs. Numerous golf courses are within a few miles.
Our Floor Plan: First Floor: Living Room, Dining, Kitchen, Office area, Utility room, Powder room and King Master Suite with a super large walk-in closet. Private bathroom boasts a big corner garden tub, Double vanity and walk in shower.
Second Floor: Loft Area with Chair Bed, walk out covered porch, king guest room with adjacent bathroom, another queen bedroom, bunkbeds room with trundle (sleeps 3), a single bed with trundle and finally a huge King master Suite with another convertible double chair and a full bath. There is a walk out porch from this bedroom as well.
There's not much more to ask for at Casa Grande.... just YOU! Come enjoy your Destin vacation here and make fabulous memories for a lifetime.
Easy on online booking with no Security Deposit.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
There are three parking spaces at the house. There is overflow parking at the two pools and tennis court. They are on a first come basis.
All trash is to be bagged and placed in garbage cans. Leave cans in place as they will be picked up by maintenance.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Miramar Beach
Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade, or check out an event or a game at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
Pompano Joe's - 17 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Circle K - 3 min drive
Culver's - 4 min drive
Whales Tail - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Great beach house with access to pools and restaurants.
have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Great beach house with access to pools and restaurants.
?
As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great beach house with access to pools and restaurants.
on 5 Dec, 2026 start from S$588, 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.
Is Great beach house with access to pools and restaurants.
pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Great beach house with access to pools and restaurants.
?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Great beach house with access to pools and restaurants.
?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Great beach house with access to pools and restaurants.
?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Great beach house with access to pools and restaurants.
located?
This family-friendly Miramar Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of James Lee Park and Miramar Beach. James Lee Beach and Kitchenique are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
It was perfect for our multigenerational family vacation. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. The complex was very nice with pools and close beach access. It was a short walk to the beach with a frequent shuttle if needed.
Our family loved this house ..it fit all of our needs with 9 adults 2 children & 2 small dogs . The community is quiet and family friendly with great pool access and a short walk to the beach . We would definitely stay here again.our host was quick to respond if we had any questions .
We had an awesome time. The upstairs bathroom, hallway and closet could use some attention but this property is in a great location, easy walk to the private beach with the community pool right across the street. Also close to shopping and all Destin area attractions. House had plenty of room for our big family. We felt right at home when we walked in the door.
Cynthia M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your comments and glad you had a good time. I will take care of those things you mentioned.
The host thought we were coming the following week so needless to say there were things that were not finished up and cleaned well. Despite that we had a fun time with family for the week of Thanksgiving. We only get together once a year due to living in separate locations and the girl love the beach which this house was very close to. All in all it was a good trip.
Our family of 8 twenty somethings and 60 yo parents all had a great time. The location was great and the house was well equipped and clean. Would definitely come again.
Laura G.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2024
I am glad you enjoyed your week in Miramar Beach. Hope you do return.
Al
This is a great house for extended family! Plenty of room for all of us. The kitchen was well stocked— we cooked a lot for a big family. The walk to the beach was pretty short and we used the beach trolley a few times. The five bedrooms were perfect for us. We had people aged 2 to 82. We felt very blessed to have this home away from home.
We enjoyed our stay in this home. We had 7 adults and one child and there was plenty of room for all. The pool is steps from the home too. The house was clean and had plenty of cooking pans and utensils. There are places to eat and get coffee with-in walking distance. We had a great time making new memories and hope to come back one day soon.
We loved our stay at Casa Grande. Close to pool, beach, restaurants and shopping! Our grandkids loved the pool and beach! Weather was great and the house was very comfy and homey!! There was plenty of room for the 10 of us!! House was beautiful!
We had a great stay at Casa Grande. Everything we needed was there and everything was nice and clean upon arrival. The only negative thing we experienced was that the gas grill was not working very well. Easy short walk to the beach. We would definitely book here again!!!
Amy L.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2024
Thank you for your kind remarks. The gas grill is being replaced 1 June, thanks for letting me know.
Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Al
The perfect set-up for a large family! With 3 king size beds and plenty of additional beds for our teens, this was the best set-up we have found for our growing family.
Al was wonderful to work with, very accommodating and the property itself was clean and convenient.
We love Emerald Shores and this house did not disappoint! We will definitely look forward to returning!
Laurie G.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec, 2024
Laurie
Thank you for your kind words. We do hope you return in the future.
Al
Our family of 12 had plenty of room in this very nice beach home! Just a short 5 minute walk to the private beach, and a pool right outside your door! The owner was very quick to respond to any questions I had. It was a great family vacation!
Annette h.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2024
Thank you for your kind words. I am glad you enjoyed your stay.
House was beautiful! There were 6 adults and one baby. We all had plenty of room and enjoyed our stay immensely. There wasn’t anything we needed that wasn’t there. The extra refrigerator, baby gate, and fans were a big help. Loved the location as well! Thanks to the owners for renting to us, we hope to be back next year!
The home was very clean and exactly as described. There were plenty of household items to cook meals and lots of game and books to use. It was just a short walk to the beach and the home was a short drive to shopping, food or anything else you need.
Dennis K.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your kind words. Please come again.
Al
This house was so beautiful, perfectly located, and exactly what we needed! The Destin beaches were incredible and the shuttle literally always picked us up on our short walk to the beach. Definitely recommend staying here- Owner was super helpful and we loved the home!
Kaitlin B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2023
Thank you. We always want our guests to have a great time.
Al
House was big and beautiful! Fit our needs perfectly. However, a good deep clean is definitely in order. And the mold in the upstairs bathroom should be addressed. That was definitely an eye sore and didn’t help with the musty smell.
Lindsay W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr, 2025
Thank you for your comments. What you call mold is mildew from taking showers and closing the bathroom, so it's not ventilated after finishing.
Hope you had a safe trip back.
The house couldn’t have been better! Perfect size for our extended family (11 total) and so close to everything we needed! We had some issues upon check in with the property manager but the owner Al was quick to respond and fixed any issues immediately! Al was wonderful, attentive, and communicated exceptionally!!
Julie C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2023
Thank you and hope to see you next year.
You are welcome anytime.
About the host
Hosted by Alvin R Appling
We hope you enjoy your visit at Casa Grande! We spent Christmas 2013 here and have cherished the memories of our family enjoying each other in our house by the sea. We live just blocks away from the house and are available for any questions or information needed. We Love happy customers and we will do all we can to be sure you visit us again and again!
Why they chose this property
We were a military family and later worked in the civilian sector. During our military career we traveled many places and we do not think there is a better family vacation destination than here. We liked it so much that we built our retirement home here and just love the area.
What makes this property unique
There are parking spaces for three cars plus overflow parking across the street by the pool. If you bring a trailer it not allowed to be parked in the Emerald Shores complex therefore arrangements to park the trailer elsewhere will need to be made.