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Remodeled Penthouse | Beachfront | Pool & Hot Tub | Beach Gear | 4 Bedrooms

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Sunsets & Sandcastles is a Rare, Remodeled, Penthouse Condo at  the coveted, low-density, BEACHFRONT Emerald Dunes complex in Crystal Beach offering easy access to all Destin has to offer!
The pristine Emerald Coast - As Van Morrison said, "Smell the sea and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly.” There's something about these views and salty sea air - Come and Relax!
Large, Open Living Space with Stunning Gulf Views: Updated Kitchen w/ Counter-Height Seating for 6, Gulf View Dining Table (seating for 8), Large Sectional Sofa w/ Smart TV, & Private Balcony
Enjoy preparing home cooked meals in this spacious, fully-stocked kitchen while overlooking the shimmering Gulf of Mexico!
Emerald Dunes has a large pool (heated seasonally) and hot tub with plenty of lounge seating!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12181.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Destin Commons
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

BEDROOM 1 - 2nd Floor - KING

1 King Bed

BEDROOM 2 - 2nd Floor - QUEEN BED

1 Queen Bed

BEDROOM 3 - 1st Floor - KING

1 King Bed

BEDROOM 4 - 1st Floor - TWO FULLS

2 Double Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Remodeled Penthouse | Beachfront | Pool & Hot Tub | Beach Gear | 4 Bedrooms

✹ My reviews across all my properties support that my #1 goal is delivering an awesome beach vacation for my guests. This starts with a sparkling clean property and fast, excellent customer service. If you need anything at all, or if something is not right, I am quick to respond! I’ve tried to think of everything that my family and my guests would want in a beach rental. Vacation rentals are my passion, and I am always trying to improve the guest experience, so suggestions are welcome!

✹ Even if you don't book with me, I am available and happy to answer any questions to assist with your travel plans, please favorite/"heart" my listing

☆☆ PROPERTY OVERVIEW ☆☆
Welcome to 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 and High Chair, Plug-n-Play Game Console in Guest Room
✹ 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 Shower/Tub combo (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 + high chair. Also, we offer discounted baby gear rentals including cribs, black out curtains, sunshades, playpens, and more!
✔ In addition to the high quality beach gear I provide, I also offer discounted beach gear rentals, including paddleboards, 10x10 pop-up beach tents, heavy-duty beach wagon, zero-gravity lounge chairs, beach games like cornhole, and more! My rentals are very affordable vs. local rental companies.
✔ 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.

☆☆ This property is FULLY-STOCKED, we provide☆☆
✹ A fully stocked kitchen with plenty of pots, pans, cooking eating materials, Tupperware, Ziploc bags, tin foil, and coffee/tea bar
✹ 3 rolls of paper towels
✹ Dish and hand soap
✹ Sponge
✹ Cleaning supplies
✹ 7+ dish detergent pods
✹ 7+ trash bags
✹ Coffee, tea, sugars, coffee filters
✹ Salt and Pepper
✹ 7+ Tide Pods
✹ 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
✹ 4 bath towels, multiple hand and wash towels
✹ One travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, body wash, soap, lotion, toothpaste, mouth wash, amenity kit
✹ 3 rolls of toilet paper
✹ Hair dryer

☆☆ For BEACH GEAR, we provide ☆☆
✹ 6 folding, backpack beach chairs
✹ TWO 7-foot umbrellas
✹ Beach Wagon
✹ 10 beach towels
✹ Small Cooler
✹ Beach bag

Property manager

Stan Ingram
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest is Required to Sign Rental Agreement - sorry for this extra step in the process!
Minimum Age of Primary Renter is 25 years of age, and Primary Renter must be present for duration of stay. NO SMOKING, NO PARTIES, NO LOUD MUSIC

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Destin

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. 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 Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Henderson Beach State Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Destin Commons - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • James Lee Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Remodeled Penthouse | Beachfront | Pool & Hot Tub | Beach Gear | 4 Bedrooms have a pool?

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

Is Remodeled Penthouse | Beachfront | Pool & Hot Tub | Beach Gear | 4 Bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Remodeled Penthouse | Beachfront | Pool & Hot Tub | Beach Gear | 4 Bedrooms located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach condo building is just steps away from Shore at Crystal Beach Park and Miramar Beach. Henderson Beach State Park and Destin Commons are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krystal T.

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

Spring break 2025

We loved the property and location, beautiful beach views.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Stan Ingram

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I'm a mid-30s Dad of two, family trip enthusiast, and your vacation rental host. As a traveler, I expect my vacation home to be thoroughly cleaned/disinfected, well maintained, generously stocked, updated/stylish, and for my host to be available and happy to help if I need them. As your vacation rental host, I will provide those things at a minimum while also offering quick, detailed communication, local recommendations, and a more personal touch to your stay. I take pride in delivering the hassle-free, memorable vacation that I would want as a traveler.

According to my guest reviews, your vacation is in good hands!

Why they chose this property

My #1 goal is provide the vacation that I desire as a traveler which includes providing your home away from home as the property is stocked with all of the cooking supplies, kitchen/bath/laundry amenities, and beach gear that you will need during your stay. In addition, if you need ANYTHING during your stay, I am very responsive and will do all I can to accommodate your requests or fix any problems that may arise during your stay.

According to my guest reviews, I consistently deliver awesome beach vacations!

What makes this property unique

My #1 goal is provide the vacation that I desire as a traveler which includes providing your home away from home as the property is stocked with all of the cooking supplies, kitchen/bath/laundry amenities, and beach gear that you will need during your stay. In addition, if you need ANYTHING during your stay, I am very responsive and will do all I can to accommodate your requests or fix any problems that may arise during your stay.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests