Nestled in the heart of Destin's Crystal Beach, Sunsets and Sandcastles offers a serene retreat with a private beach, heated pool, and hot tub. This spacious penthouse condo features four bedrooms with Gulf views, a fully-stocked kitchen, high-quality linens, washer and dryer. With its gated parking area dedicated to Emerald Dunes residents only.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire condo
4 bedrooms4 bathrooms1950 sq ft
Popular amenities
Parking available
Beach view
Air conditioning
Dryer
Pool
Hot Tub
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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☆☆ PROPERTY OVERVIEW ☆☆ Welcome to Emerald Dunes 501, 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 Remodeled Walk in Shower (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. ✔ 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.
★☆ Book Today & Let Us Take Care Of You at Emerald Dunes 501! ☆★
☆☆ 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 amenities
Beach
On the beach
Ski
Close to skiing
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Heated pool
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the condo: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car not required
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video games
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Heated pool
Optional golf privileges
Tennis
Water park
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 1,950 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
We should mention
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
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About the neighborhood
Destin, FL
What's nearby
Miramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Henderson Beach State Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Destin Commons - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
Emerald Coast Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
Getting around
Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 10 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 15 min walk
Starbucks - 13 min walk
Sonic Drive-In - 12 min walk
LongHorn Steakhouse - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Remodeled Penthouse | Beachfront | Pool+Hot Tub | Beach Gear | Emerald Dunes 501 have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Remodeled Penthouse | Beachfront | Pool+Hot Tub | Beach Gear | Emerald Dunes 501 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
Where is Remodeled Penthouse | Beachfront | Pool+Hot Tub | Beach Gear | Emerald Dunes 501 located?
Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach condo building is just steps from Shore at Crystal Beach Park and Miramar Beach. Henderson Beach State Park and Emerald Coast Centre are also within 15 minutes.
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