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

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Indoor pool, a heated pool
Beach nearby
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill

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Destin, FL
  • Destin Harbor
    1 min walk
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk
    1 min walk
  • HarborWalk Village
    1 min walk
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    6 min drive

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You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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!
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Destin Harbor Boardwalk. Enjoy features like an indoor pool, a gym and a water park. The condo includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park or swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a lift
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Destin Harbor Boardwalk and 7 minutes by car from Destin Beaches
Gem of Emerald Grande | Amazing Low Rates!! | Penthouse | 2 Pools | Beach Shuttle | FREE Fun Passes! offers its guests a water park, an indoor pool, and a fitness centre. Gem of Emerald Grande | Amazing Low Rates!! | Penthouse | 2 Pools | Beach Shuttle | FREE Fun Passes! also features barbecue grills and a lift.

This Destin condo is smoke free.

Property manager

Forever Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamara A.

Liked: Cleanliness
All inclusive, perfect getaway with family
We had the best time visiting Destin with our little family! This PH had everything you need to get you started. Emerald Grand offers a free beach water taxi to a private beach, and there's shopping and dining all in walking distance. Park your vehicle and enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Demetre C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan A.

Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding party
We had such a great time. The unit was clean and spacious and it was the perfect setting for our sons wedding
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrick P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Love it. Dont have to leave to have fun
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Money well spent!
I highly recommend the condo we stayed in. It was wonderful... it was very spacious, clean, comfortable, and with one of the best views of the gulf we have ever had on any of our stays in the Destin area. I would recommend your VRBO to any of my friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin K., Byron

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful room and great location
The room was very nice and had a wonderful view. There were so many things to do and places to eat within walking distance. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation
Great property
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Reunion for colleagues
Great property. Clean and great amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie M., Media, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Unit was clean and as described! We really enjoyed the views and private beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation
Location, accommodations, and staff all exceeded expectations. Will definitely visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deana K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay ☺️
Couldn’t have asked for better service from the staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jason e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The property was nice and as expected based on pictures. The amenities and location were very good. I would be hesitant to stay on the lower floors facing the pool due to noise. The unit we were in was on the top floor so it was not an issue.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A true gem in Destin
Wow… just WOW! I came down here with 4 of my girlfriends for a long weekend away and let me just say I am impressed. Not only is the location of the hotel a 15/10 the overall room was as well. Very clean and the beds were so comfortable. If I am ever back in Destin (which I plan to be since it was beautiful) I was absolutely be staying here again. A huge perk of the Emerald Grande besides the best location is they have private beach that a free shuttle takes you to! Great thing is the shuttle runs every 30 minutes so you can stay as long as you want and not have to worry about when you’d be getting picked up. Only gripe was I didn’t know the hotel had beach towels for you that you just had over a towel card for so I could have saved some room in my suitcase. If you are coming down here with a group I can most definitely recommend this place!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay here again!
Very nice rental! Prime location with great views and walking distance to many great shops and restaurants/bars. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be staying here again next time we visit Destin!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
As advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelton L., Petal,USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a Great place to stay
This Penthouse suite has everything you could want and more. We have stayed at this property many times and it has always been Awesome. Once you park you never have to get in your car again. Everything you want is within walking distance. We will definitely be repeat customers again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
Always a great stay ...every detail is just perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Lindsey S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrible host and old furniture
The host was dishonest about the check-in process. They stated that Emerald Grande did not allow early check-in, which was not true. They simply had to email the front desk to allow us access. When I called the property management company to tell them; the kind lady agreed to email the hotel. About 15 minutes later I had to call them back because they did not send the email. Even though they already said they would, some greedy man said that now it would be an additional $75 to check in 3 hours early. I own a property, and I would be very upset if my guest were being treated like this! If you stay here, expect a great view but cheap toilet paper and warn out furniture and mattresses.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would overall recommend place.
Just two negative comments. The mattresses are lumpy and the kitchen ware should be updated. I didn't even see a kitchen mit in the place which makes cooking undesirable. That said, everything else was up to our liking. especially the views. I would return to this condo.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebrated my 60th birthday. Awesome location/ view.walkable to everything.
Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
This was a great property and was within walking distance to the board walk. We loved the restaurant where we were staying. There was a lot of excursions within walking distance and a nice restaurant across the street called McGuire’s. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candice W., Houma, LA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view of pool and Harbor
Great views of the Harborwalk and pool. Great location if you want to spend a majority of your time on Harborwalk or restaurants. McGuire’s across the street was awesome and only walking distance. Parking is hectic, but once you get your spot you’re good. Little confusing, but easy once you figure your way around. Water pressure was off and on, sometimes we couldn’t finish brushing our teeth bc no water was coming out. Had to wait about a minute to finish. Overall great condo, but very pricey with fees and more fees on top of fees.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022