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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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Parking available
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Hot tub
Washer
Air conditioning
Pool

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Miramar Beach, FL

Miramar Beach
‪10 min walk‬
Destin Commons
‪3 min drive‬
James Lee Park
‪4 min drive‬
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Murphy Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to the natural beauty of Emerald Shores, a private community of upscale homes in a tropical setting with lush and immaculately groomed landscaping across from 160 miles of sugar sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico.

Popular summertime gated community with resort-like amenities, including:
- Moments away from the emerald water and powder-like Gulf beaches,
- Gated beach access with huge pavilion for exclusive use of Emerald Shores guest,
- Centrally located providing nearby access to restaurants, outlet shopping, golf, fishing, sightseeing, boating, windsurfing, shelling, rafting, etc.
- 2 large pools (one heated)
- Complementary tram in season to transport your 'stuff' to the beach access,
- Homes situated on cul-de-sacs, 15 mph speed limit, and speed bumps contribute to safe play for children,
- Pleasing well-maintained landscaping throughout the premises.
- There are plenty of activities that will not cost you a dime...Evening strolls along the shore, beachcombing with your little ones, jogging on the white sand, or watching the sunrise and sunset with your family. This special home is only steps from the beach and after a busy day you can return and feel the comforts of your home in your own private setting. No steps!, No elevators!, No parking lot to walk! Park right next to your home. Our home is truly beautiful and peaceful and we know that you will feel the same way.

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Property manager

Bob Macalady

Languages

English

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Washer

Dryer

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this cottage is near theme parks. Destin Commons and Silver Sands Premium Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Henderson Beach State Park and Miramar Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

Miramar Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Destin Commons - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
James Lee Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
Henderson Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pompano Joe's - ‬19 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬3 min drive
‪Whale's Tail At Seascape - ‬4 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does This Florida Cottage Makes the Perfect Vacation-Discount Rate have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is This Florida Cottage Makes the Perfect Vacation-Discount Rate pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at This Florida Cottage Makes the Perfect Vacation-Discount Rate?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This Florida Cottage Makes the Perfect Vacation-Discount Rate?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is This Florida Cottage Makes the Perfect Vacation-Discount Rate located?

Situated in Miramar Beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and The Golf Garden of Destin. James Lee Park and James Lee Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

30 March 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring trip

The stay was amazing. Bob has a wonderful house perfect for a quiet, relaxing time.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

April L.

21 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not disappointed

Would stay here again.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie P.

21 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Vacation Home

This is our third time staying in this house. Location and neighborhood are fantastic. The house was clean and communication with the owner was easy. It was great for our family!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

13 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

House was amazing. It had everything we needed. Close to the pool and only a short relaxing walk to the beach. We are already reserved for next year. Thanks Bob

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

The house was closer to the beach than expected. The house was better than in the pictures. The kitchen was stocked with all that we needed for cooking. The reclining chairs were so comfortable!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

27 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Doesn’t Disappoint!

We had a fantastic week staying at this property. Bob, the owner, is awesome to work with - he responds to questions quickly. The house is perfect for a family. The extra beach toys were appreciated, as well as the fully stocked kitchen. I couldn’t believe there was even a teapot! Anyone who stays here will not be disappointed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Aurora J.

11 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Overall the stay was good. The location of the house and the neighborhood it was in was perfect. The wagon and beach accessories were such a great bonus and really came in handy. The beach was just a short walk away and we had a private entrance with rinse off showers, bathrooms, and a little beverage shack where you could also rent the chairs and umbrellas. The layout of the house was perfect, allowed the boys and girl to have separate rooms. The kitchen had everything we needed. For the few items we forgot, there was a dollar general a very short 2 minute walk away as well.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

11 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice relaxing stay

Property more than met expectations. House was fully equiped and comfortable. Quiet location. Walk to the beach was not bad, especially if you used the beach wagon. The golf cart shuttle that runs constantly through out the day is a plus, if you dont want to walk it. Didn't have to reach out to the owner for any issues, but he was proactively communicating with us upon arrival, to make sure we were good to go. We rented beach chairs and umbrella from the beach. Our spot was setup and ready for us all week, and made for an even more relaxing trip. We would gladly stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

12 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway in a stocked rental property

We have stayed in a lot of rentals in Destin, Miramar, and Sandestin over the years. This was by far one of the best supplied homes. PLENTY of towels, extra bed linens, kitchen supplies, and the best beach closet ever! It was so nice not packing our beach wagon, floats, and sand toys from home. We didn’t need to contact the host for anything. We had all the info we needed ahead of time. We walked (with our youngest in a stroller) to four local restaurants. No bikes or golf cart needed. The walk to the beach wasn’t too bad. Nice to have bathrooms at the Emerald Shored beach pavilion. However the concession stand was closed during spring break for construction. No one ever checked the wristbands we paid for… no one else seemed to have them. Maybe save your money unless someone asks you? Our family of 2 adults and 2 kids had lots of space. My in-laws even stayed for a couple nights and we weren’t on top of each other. Tons of families with young kids. Didn’t notice any loud “spring breakers.” Would highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

KayCee B., Cincinnati, USA

11 June 2023

Liked: Check-in

Family time at the beach

The property is mostly as described. Decent size for our family of 4. Gave room for the kiddos to be apart by having their own room. Teenage boys dont necessarily wanna be in same room. The kitchen was mostly furnished just missing a peeler (we had carrots) good placement for being close to Destin, but was a longer walk to the beach than expected. The shuttle wasnt always around. Most of the stuff in the beach closet was not worth dragging down, the umbrellas didnt have bottoms - i didnt search through the closet, they could have been in there, but w/quick glance/grab they werent there. The plumbing in this place was awful- the toilets didnt flush everything down but maybe 1 time out of 5, then we had to wait for it to run it's course to attempt another flush. We found it weird we paid as much as we did and there were just some odd "fixes" you would think paying as much as we did it would be pristine and the handsoaps wouldnt be watered down. A map w/more detail of the property would be nice to know how to get to the beach, pools, etc.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

denise t.

19 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Vacation!!

Beautiful property and house for a family of 6! Great location, super close to the beach and stocked with everything you could possibly need on a vacation. The only thing we needed was beach towels, sunscreen and food. Kids asked if we could go back every year:)

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

paul s.

7 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place.

This house has everything. The LARGE beach wagon is perfect. It held all our stuff and the short walk to the beach. There are extra beach chairs, toys, floaties, umbrellas, etc. all available. The kitchen is well stocked and the beds are nice. My kids and I would definitely stay here again. You won’t find a better place for the price!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie P.

29 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Property and Location

This is our second time staying at this house, and we enjoyed it just as much as the first time! It is the perfect size for our family and the location is wonderful. It is a short walk to the beach and neighborhood pool, is stocked with toys for the kids, and is clean and comfortable. The owner is very responsive and the check-in process was easy. Five stars all around!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

23 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Week

Everything was great. House was well stocked with everything we needed. Just a little shocked that we were ask to pay a fee to use the beach access and pool.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

21 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

This was perfect for my family of 7! Everything was nice and clean, I did have to apologize because my toddler broke a bird statue not even 5 minutes of being there 😭😭. It’s walking distance to the beach with a beach cart shuttle too. Would definitely come back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

19 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

1st Miramar Stay

This was our family's first time to the ocean. It was absolutely perfect in every way!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

27 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The owner Bob is great! House is perfect for my family of 5 and my mom.

Book this property the past two years and someone already beat me out next year :(. Great place and a great owner. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind G.

20 April 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place!

Very close to the beach and well stocked. Third bedroom was a bit small but overall great experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

2 January 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Everything that we needed and more was provided. It was clean and well kept. We really appreciated the cart that was available to haul items to the beach. The burners on the grill might need to be replaced as the whole burners did not light, just the front half. We highly recommend this house.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

17 October 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Miramar

Good location, beaches are the best!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

NANCY G.

13 October 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

This property needs alot of TLC.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimber H., Murfreesboro

22 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay…

Property was nice. Has some cleaning issues but, upon notifying the owner was quickly resolved. The only problem with staying Marimar Beach right now is that the traffic is AWFUL!! Takes way too long to go anywhere. Until they finish Hwy 98 construction, this will continue to be a major issue.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

17 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location with all the beach accessories!!

We enjoyed the location and the variety of beach toys/accessories! I highly recommend this place!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Getaway

Property was perfect for our family of five with extra space. Short walk to the beach, also there is a trolley that goes back and forth. Property is fully stocked including everything you need for the beach(wagon,chairs,coolers,sand toys,etc.)

10/10 Excellent

RAUL R.

29 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house

We really enjoyed our stay and the house had so many little things there for our use that we may not have thought about. We felt very at home. The only thing that wasn’t perfect was parking since we had 3 vehicles. Perfectly fine for 1 to 2 vehicles however! The location was perfect and in walking distance to so many things.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Bob Macalady

Why they chose this property

Love the restaurants, the beach, the excitement that Destin offers.

What makes this property unique

Close to the beach, new appliances, new furniture, beautiful landscaping makes it very relaxing, beach within walking distance, Golf course close by.

Languages:

English

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

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