Emerald Escape is a peaceful getaway for up to 6 travelers! Our 1 bed, 1 bath condo is in the heart of Destin, where guests can live like a local & play like a tourist! Enjoy our peek-a-boo view of the Emerald waters out the back door, 3 community pools (1 seasonally heated), Tennis courts, and our very own "turtle lake" in the complex!

PLEASE NOTE: At this time our HOA is doing a full remodel of two of the community pools. During this time the Heated pool near the tennis courts & the pool near building 6 will be unavailable to guests. The pool next to building 21 will be available for guests during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience, but are looking forward to our brand new pools soon!

While you're not beachfront & there isn't a fantastic view, the driving proximity to everything Destin can't be beat to live like a local! While we understand that our home may not be a good fit for everyone, we go above and beyond for our guest satisfaction!

**We cannot stress enough for all potential guests to read our listing & rules in full detail before booking, to ensure our place is satisfactory for your needs. While we have created a budget friendly, fresh, upbeat space inside, there are some exterior limitations that are beyond our control-our condos were built in the 70's so are not the "prettiest" aesthetically. We understand that our home is not for everyone & want our guests to have the best experience when choosing to book with us**

When you arrive, you'll enter The Emerald Escape with a code on our keyless entry keypad, for added convenience! Immediately to the right, you can flip the switch on for the lamp to shed some cozy ambient lighting. You'll walk right in to the living room that welcomes you with a comfortable queen sleeper sofa and a cozy seating area for everyone to enjoy each other's company. We've added a Smart Tv with HuluLive offered for our guests convenience. Guests can feel free to login to their own medias (Netflix, YouTube, Etc) during your trip as well!

Our entire back wall of the condo brings a gorgeous amount of natural light from the wall of windows & sliding doors. Our dining area sits right in the center of the windows, with easy access to the small grassy area right behind the condo! Our laundry room, with a full sized washer & dryer, iron, and ironing board, is situated directly next to the dining area as well-no need to go to the laundromat or take a suitcase of dirty clothes home!

Our kitchen area is an open concept to the living area, with a fresh updated look and four modern style barstools at the breakfast bar for enjoying your meals and time together. We've stocked this kitchen with a brand new stainless steel Refrigerator & Oven, microwave, dishes, bake ware, pots & pans, silverware, utensils, cups, wine glasses, a full spice rack, standard coffee maker, hot water kettle, and Keurig. Please keep in mind we do not offer a dishwasher. A small pantry closet is located in the living room for storing anything needed during your stay. We have an easy to use high chair, and plastic dinnerware, utensils, & cups for our little travelers as well!

Directly off the living area you can find a zen place to wind down at the end of the day in our bedroom with a 12" cooling gel memory foam King bed with an abundance of pillows for a comfortable nights sleep. A 50' Roku enabled tv here is perfect for relaxing in bed watching your favorite shows at the end of the day. Feel free to even plug in your phone bedside with our USB ports conveniently located in each lamp! For those with extra guests we have a two twin trundle beds with memory foam mattresses under the bed & linens stored in the closet. A pack and play is also offered for families with little ones traveling-one less item to pack!

The bathroom offers a shower, toilet, a vanity sink area with a backlit mirror, soft towels, and plenty of space to get ready in. We've designed this space with the amenities we've desired to have when we travel-all the comforts of home (and not a cramped & cold hotel feel) to ensure our guests have a top notch experience at the Emerald Escape!

You're in the best spot within our gated community for easy access to amenities as well! There are tennis courts, just bring along your gear to play to your heart's content. One of three community pools is located next to the tennis courts & as an added bonus this is the only pool that is seasonally heated! Guests can also enjoy our small lake that offers a quaint feel for an evening stroll. Take an opportunity to peek over the bridge at the abundance of turtles that call this space home! Lastly, guests can enjoy charcoal grills throughout the complex for any meals they'd like to grill out.

A few important things to keep in mind:

-We supply all linens for your stay (to include beach towels). Our cleaners offer a courtesy supply of LIGHT amenities (a trash bag, roll of toilet paper, paper towels, soap, dish detergent, & laundry soap). If you have a trip longer than 24 hours, or are coming with a larger group please plan ahead & bring any extra items you anticipate needing during your stay.
-We do not permit one night bookings/instant booking for weekends/holidays at any time.
-Extra guests not included in the reservation are not tolerated, please book with accurate guest count for your stay and to ensure we’ve provided enough linens as well.
-Due to this being a residential complex, noise ordinances are at 10pm sharp. We do not permit excessive noise, parties, illegal activity, or disturbances at any time.
-This is a bottom unit, so there is a potential for noise. We supply earplugs and a noise machine for your convenience (upon request) but any noise from the top floor is beyond our control. If you are extremely sensitive to noise we do NOT recommend this location, please ask us about another location that may be a better fit for your stay!
-While we do host groups 25 years or younger at our discretion, we must be notified before your confirmed booking. We do not host one night bookings for ages 25 and younger at any time.
-Any stay that a house trained pet will be included in MUST be disclosed when booking, as a pet fee of $50 is required. We do not accept more than 2 dogs, and pets must be crated when unattended and cleaned up after inside and out. Pets are not permitted on furniture at any time. ADA recognized service animals are not charged a pet fee, but ESA (Emotional Support Animals) are still subject to pet fee. False information regarding a service animal is against the law in our state, so we appreciate your honesty in this matter.
-We are NOT beachfront, you can't stick your toes in the sand from the front door, and you do have to get in your vehicle to drive to the PUBLIC beach access that is 3/4 mile from our condo. We do not have a gated or private beach access at this location. We do provide beach towels for our guests to use at the beach.
-This is a mixed community with residential & short term guests alike. While the gated community itself is a "community in transition" with updates to the exterior being improved steadily, we do not have control over any "look" of the exterior of our condo. We have gone above & beyond to create a cozy space INSIDE for our guests enjoyment!

PLEASE read our house rules in detail before booking. We take time to put important information here that we need each guest to take into consideration when booking our home. While not all items listed may apply to your stay, we host guests of various group compositions so must list all rules that could apply to a trip. Thank you for your understanding!

We also offer the convenience of having two entrances to our complex! The main entrance allows you to drive directly onto the main road through Destin, and another allowing you to exit onto a side road near a stop light when traffic gets a little crazy in our small town!