Penthouse•Private Beach •Pool & Hot Tub•Beach Gear

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☆☆ Welcome to Emerald Dunes 501, Sunsets and Sandcastles! ☆☆

This spacious, remodeled, penthouse condo is beachfront and offers Gulf views from every single room! Escape the crowds and enjoy peace and tranquility when you stay at the gated, low-density Emerald Dunes community, home to only 27 exclusive condos that share a spacious private beach. Nestled in the heart of Destin's Crystal Beach, this small-scale complex offers the perfect balance of privacy and convenience with easy access to all the dining and attractions Destin has the offer.

✹ Beachfront, 5th floor, corner-unit, penthouse condo offers expansive views through large windows and a private balcony overlooking the sugary white sands and crystal clear waters of the Emerald Coast
✹ Spacious two-story penthouse with four bedrooms and four bathrooms: each bedroom features stylish decor, smart TVs, and Gulf views!
✹ Emerald Dunes amenities include: large pool (heated seasonally - see below*) and hot tub with plenty of seating, gas grilling stations, gated parking, and more!
✹ Large, open living space with stunning Gulf views: updated kitchen with counter-height seating for 6, Gulf view dining table with seating for 8, large sectional sofa with smart TV, and private balcony
✹ Spacious and and stylish master bedroom with new furniture: king bed, Gulf views, smart TV, workstation (chair and desk) + remodeled bathroom with dual vanities, huge walk-in shower with dual shower heads and sitting bench
✹ Fully-stocked property: beach gear (list below), board games, plush linens, loads of guest consumables, pack-n-play
✹ Washer and dryer with plenty of laundry supplies
✹ I am an experienced superhost, and my reviews prove that I always deliver a sparkling clean property and excellent customer service!

☆☆ Sleeping arrangements (7 beds, sleeps 12) ☆☆
✹ Upstairs 2nd floor master bedroom: King bed, Gulf views, chair & desk, smart TV, large closet, private remodeled bathroom with dual vanity and walk-in shower (sleeps 2)
✹ Upstairs 2nd floor Guest Bedroom 1: Queen bed, Gulf views, smart TV, closet, private bathroom with shower/tub combo (sleeps 2)
✹ 1st floor Guest Bedroom 2: King bed, Gulf views, smart TV, closet, private bathroom with remodeled walk-in shower (sleeps 2)
✹ 1st floor Guest Bedroom 3: Two full beds, Gulf views, smart TV, closet, private bathroom with shower/tub combo (sleeps 4)
✹ 1st floor hallway: Twin/twin bunk nook (sleeps 2)

☆☆ Surrounding area - activities/attractions ☆☆
Emerald Dunes is located in the charming community of Crystal Beach known for its cottage style homes, no high-rise condos, and sidewalks for walking and biking plus easy access to all the dining and excitement that Destin and Miramar Beach has to offer!

Many restaurants within walking distance including:

✹ Camille's at Crystal Beach (right across the street!), Soleil, Beach Walk Café, Pazzo Italiano, Miller's Ale House, Ruby Slipper Café, Marble Slab Creamery, Horizon's and the Rooftop Bar at The Henderson Resort are all within 1 mile away
✹ Destin Commons is ~1 mile away and is a large outdoor shopping, dining, and attractions complex. Some of the dining favorites include:
✹ The City Food Hall which has multi-sport gaming and golf simulators, Party Fowl, El Jalisco, Another Broken Egg Café, Yoga Sushi, Redbrick Pizza, and World of Beer.
✹ There are tons of shopping options, over 70 stores, including Bass Pro Shops, Belk, Crocs, Forever 21, and more!
✹ Last, there is an AMC Movie Theater, Uncle Bucks Bowling, and a splash pad + fun playground/climbing space for kids, and tons of social media-worthy mural walls!
✹ Within a 10-minute drive, Destin and Miramar Beach offer so much to do! Please see the dining and attraction maps in our listing photos.

☆☆ Additional details ☆☆
✔ Well-stocked property (no stingy host here!) – generous helpings of guest consumables – see the list below!
✔ High-quality linens – our sheets and towels are high-quality, plush, and washed and dried at high temperatures – see the list below!
✔ High-speed, reliable internet for work and/or streaming
✔ Additional peace of mind with an include $3,000 accidental damage waiver that is included with each booking. Exclusions apply.
✔ In addition to our provided beach gear, guests may purchase beach service chair rentals from March 1 - October 31.
✔ Gated parking area dedicated to Emerald Dunes
✔ The pool is heated seasonally during the months of October, March, much of April, and during the Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year's holiday. The pool is not heated outside of these dates.
✔ Fully stocked coffee bar with drip coffee maker, coffee pod machine with start pack of pods
✔ Traveling with little ones? We got your covered with a provided pack-n-play.
✔ Plan your dreamy, beachfront wedding at Henderson Beach State Park (right down the road!) - the park offers a wonderful event space with a covered pavilion (with seating for up to 150 people), event planning services, and more!

☆☆ Other info and rules ☆☆
✹ No smoking
✹ No parties or loud music - occupancy and noise limits are strongly enforced by local authorities and subject to fines.
✹ Only two parking spaces per booking - there is public parking at Destin Commons, a large, well-lit shopping center ~1 mile away.
✹ Booking guest must be 25+ and present during the whole stay - in the event of a disturbance, property security or local police will be called.
✹ Cancellation policy: one hundred percent (100%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 30 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. Fifty percent (50%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 14 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 14 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued unless travel insurance has been purchased. In the event of a cancellation, the 4% credit card processing fee is non-refundable.

Please note: in the event you need to cancel inside of the cancellation window, please just let me know, and I will do my best to work with you. I am often able to rebook the dates and provide a refund.

★☆ Book today & let us take care of you at Emerald Dunes 501! ☆★

☆☆ For the kitchen and laundry rooms, we provide ☆☆
✹ A fully stocked kitchen with plenty of pots, pans, cooking eating materials, Ziploc bags, tin foil, and coffee bar
✹ Paper towels
✹ Dish and hand soap
✹ Sponge
✹ Cleaning supplies
✹ Plenty of dish detergent pods
✹ Trash bags
✹ Coffee, sugars, coffee filters
✹ Starter spices and olive oil
✹ Plenty of laundry detergent
✹ Plenty of dryer sheets

☆☆ For each bedroom and bathroom, we provide ☆☆
✹ High-quality bedding that is washed and dried at high temperatures
✹ 4 pillows
✹ Extra blanket
✹ Bath towels, multiple hand and wash towels
✹ One travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, lotion, toothpaste, mouth wash, amenity kit
✹ Toilet paper
✹ Hair dryer

☆☆ For beach gear, we provide ☆☆
✹ 8 folding, backpack beach chairs
✹ 2 large umbrellas
✹ Beach towels
✹ 2 inflatable paddleboards
✹ Beach wagon
✹ Large cooler
✹ Cornhole set
✹ Beach bag