🌞Dog Friendly Home in Gated Community-Emerald Destination🌞

Top Reasons to Book this Fabulous Home!

* Balcony with Quiet Street Views

* Dog Friendly - Restrictions and Add'l Fee Applies

* Free Seasonal Beach Trolley

* Gated Area, Huge Lagoon Pool (seasonally heated), Hot tub

* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below

* Area is about 900 yds from Crystal Beach

* Destin Commons is right across Hwy 98! 

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

Welcome to Emerald Destination, a beautiful, recently updated two-story beach home in the Crystal Beach area! This 3-bedroom, 3-bath home comfortably sleeps 10 guests. Enjoy the tranquility while spending time outdoors with your family. Start your day with a cup of coffee on the balcony, soaking in the views. The family chef will love preparing meals in the well-equipped kitchen. On the ground floor, you'll find a king guest bedroom just steps from the living room. The king master suite on the second floor offers direct access to a wrap-around balcony and features an ensuite with a walk-in shower and soaking tub. Additionally, there's a guest bedroom with a queen bed and twin bunk beds, as well as twin bunks in the hallway, perfect for the kids. This luxurious area is approximately 900 yards from Crystal Beach and includes complimentary seasonal trolley service to and from the Gulf. Come discover why Emerald Destination will become one of your family's favourite holiday spots.

**This property doesn't allow groups of adults age 25 or under, with no exceptions.** 

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*

Snowbird Season runs from November thru February. For a quote, select an arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and a departure date (must be the 1st day of a subsequent month). Contact us for alternative date requests and further assistance! All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee.

2026 Pool heating schedule: March 1-April 26, 2026; Thanksgiving week; Christmas week; New Years week.
HOA-provided Trolley Schedule 2026: March 1-April 26, 2026; Memorial Day weekend through Oct. 31.

*All pets are subject to approval. To ensure compliance with property policies, please provide the reservations team with your pet’s breed within 24 hours of booking.*

The Bed Setup:

ground floor
Guest Bedroom 1: King Bed

2nd Floor
Master Bedroom: King Bed

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed and Twin Bunk

Hallway: Twin Bunk Beds

Villages of Crystal Beach is an exclusive, gated community only a few blocks from Destin's beautiful blue waters and white sandy beaches. You can make the walk on foot or hop on the free seasonal trolley service (Memorial Day through Labour Day) they will even pick you up at the house and drop you off right at the beach! The pool area at Villages of Crystal Beach is a holiday must! The lagoon-style zero-entry pool is 30,000 square feet of sparkling clear water. There is a spa, tropical landscaping, and plenty of seating areas. It also has surround sound, a flat-screen TV, and a grilling area to help you relax and unwind.

Please note that there are parking restrictions within the Villages of Crystal Beach. Two parking spaces are available in the driveway of the home. Caravans, RVs, boats, golf carts, and motorcycles are not allowed within the community gates; alternative parking arrangements will need to be made for these items. 

Area Attractions: 

There are wonderful shops and restaurants close by and great attractions such as golf courses, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park, boating, fishing, and water sports! Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also, for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate-themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest!  Destin Commons also has a mini-train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Film Theatres, and Bass Pro Shop.

If you are near Miramar Beach, the snorkellers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Dolphin Reef, deployed in 2017.  Located just 685 feet straight out from the Miramar Regional Public Beach Access (by Pompano Joe's), it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkelling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkellers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!