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Private Beach | Summer Tram to Beach | 2 Community Pools

Vacation home with kitchen, near Miramar Beach

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Nestled in a tranquil community, Sunshine Cove is an enchanting bungalow-style home perfect for beach lovers. This one-story retreat features three bedrooms, two full baths, and a blissful covered front porch with cushioned seating for four. Enjoy the convenience of the seasonal tram to access the nearby beach or take advantage of private charcoal grilling sessions near your cozy abode.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81527 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Private Beach | Summer Tram to Beach | 2 Community Pools

Escape to Sunshine Cove – Your Coastal Oasis Awaits! 🌊🏠
Discover Your Perfect Beach Getaway
Welcome to Sunshine Cove, a beautifully renovated coastal bungalow just a 5-minute stroll from the sugar-white sands of the Emerald Coast. This charming retreat offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience—ideal for families, groups, and pet lovers!

🌟 Why You'll Love:
✔️ Prime Location: Nestled in the gated Emerald Shores community with private beach access and a seasonal tram for effortless beach days.
✔️ Charming & Comfortable: Newly renovated with coastal-inspired decor, fresh paint, and hardwood floors throughout.
✔️ Deeded beach access & close to dining/shopping 🍹🍽️
✔️ Pet-Friendly: Bring your furry friends! Up to 2 pets are allowed with a $175 fee per pet. 🐾
✔️ Fully stocked for beach fun—chairs, wagon, and toys included! 🏖️
✔️Resort-style pool just steps away 🌊🏊‍♂️

🏠 Home Highlights:
Bedroom Layout (Sleeps 8):
King Master Suite: En-suite bathroom, smart TV, and beachy vibes (sleeps 2).
Queen Bedroom: Comfortable queen bed with ceiling fan and ample storage (sleeps 2).
Bunk Room: Two Twin XL bunk beds, perfect for kids or friends (sleeps 4).

Additional Features:
Open Living Area: Cozy seating with a smart TV and coastal decor.
Gourmet Kitchen: Fully equipped with stainless steel appliances and a coastal-inspired backsplash.
Dining Area: Seats 6, plus additional seating at the kitchen bar.
Outdoor Living: Covered front porch, charcoal grill, and a patio for relaxed evenings.

✨ Exclusive Community Amenities:
Emerald Shores Community: Two pools (one heated seasonally), basketball and tennis courts, shuffleboard, and more!
Beach Pavilion & Cabana Café: Enjoy snacks and beach services just steps from the sand.
Included Beach Gear: Umbrellas, chairs, and access to the seasonal tram for added convenience.

📅 Book Your Coastal Escape Today!
Check-In: 4 PM (Central) | Check-Out: 10 AM (Central)
Create lasting memories at Sunshine Cove—where the sun, sand, and serenity await! 🏖️🌴

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car available
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,527 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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 deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • James Lee Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Beach | Summer Tram to Beach | 2 Community Pools pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Private Beach | Summer Tram to Beach | 2 Community Pools?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Beach | Summer Tram to Beach | 2 Community Pools?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Beach | Summer Tram to Beach | 2 Community Pools located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Miramar Beach and The Golf Garden of Destin. James Lee Park and James Lee Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Private Beach | Summer Tram to Beach | 2 Community Pools Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucretia A.

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

Perfect family getaway

The house was in a wonderful location it was nice clean it had everything that we needed I love that they have the tram to take to and from the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Nice Property near ocean

We had a great stay and the location was great for access to the ocean.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald P.

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

Great Fun Vacation

We really enjoyed our vacation. The house was beautiful. The weather was great! Enjoyed our family time.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

Fall Break

Miramar Beach is one of our favorite places to visit. This trip and house was just what we needed for our family fall get away!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany K.

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

Best Vacay ever !

We stayed in town for a softball tournament/vacation. The house was perfect. Pool, Beach and restaurants were close and convenient. We loved it !
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

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

Multi-Generation Family Vacation

Our extended family rented multiple house in this gated community. This was perfect as it allowed us to bring our family dog with us. The patio was very welcoming and enjoyed sitting outside. The single level was perfect. The heated pool was nice for the younger one and the closest pool for sunbathing! Will consider renting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

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

Miramar villla

Very nice house, clean and nice location to beach and stores! Nice stocked kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Buddy L.

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

Comfortable Cottage

Very good property for myself and spouse. We enjoyed the privacy of the single family cottage which was very appropriately furnished with the beach atmosphere.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

JASON V.

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

Very nice

This was a very nicely decorated and quiet cottage. Easy location as you enter and nice having access to highway from back of properties as well. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

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

Excellent!

Had a great experience staying here! The house was clean and comfortable and was located in a great little community. The tram to the beach was a plus for us when hauling all of our beach gear and the tram drivers were very courteous. The property manager was attentive and addressed issues quickly. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Loveland, OH

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

Beautiful house

This house was perfect! It was the cleanest rental property I’ve ever stayed in, which is saying a lot. I was so impressed with the cleanliness, updated appliances, and timely response of the property managers. By far, this was the best experience I e had at a rental property. We will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

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

Mini vacay

We enjoyed the property. Only down side was the master rooms ceiling fan does not work properly and was extremely loud. So if you need a fan to sleep, maybe bring one with you. We also could never get the WiFi to work the four days we were there but we out at the beach most of the time. Overall wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D., Gallipolis, Ohio

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

Beautiful home with beach and pool access

Although the week was off and on rain, we stayed busy doing puzzles in the home. It was nice to be able to walk to the pool. We were confused about the armbands. Better directions on where to acquire them should be given.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Justin W.

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

Review

Great. One of the cabinets was broken and no controller for one of the back bedrooms
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great house to stay in. Everything was nice, clean, and comfortable. There were plenty of kitchen items to cook with and plenty of towels in the bathrooms. It was also nice to have some beach items to use, and although they were worn, we were happy to not have to buy anything. We liked the location to the beach - an easy walk over. Our kids really enjoyed everything, too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alora C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most amazing time at this beach house! It was the perfect blend of cozy and spacious—plenty of room for our family, but still felt relaxing and homey. The house was spotless when we arrived, beautifully decorated, and stocked with everything we could possibly need, from beach toys to kitchen essentials.The hosts were incredibly responsive and thoughtful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the beach house, safe and quiet neighborhood
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

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

Perfection

We’ve stayed in this neighborhood for three summers now and we thought this house was the best!! We had all the things we needed in the kitchen, lots of towels, loved the large tub, and was so happy to have all the beach toys!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

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

Perfect fit

This property fulfilled and exceeded expectations!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

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

Very nice winter break from Northern cold

Home was clean, attractive and well-located. The kitchen was well-equipped with utensils and there was even a small selection of spices for cooking. The community is attractive and management was very responsive to several issues early in our stay. Our six-day stay was the perfect escape.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis N.

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

Fantastic thanksgiving stay

Clean, quiet, fun, beautifully decorated home. Very close to the beach, 2 pools nearby also. I had a small issue with the car gate code when I arrived (it was 11pm) so I called the host hoping for the best. They answered promptly and gave me a quick resolution. All in all a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Very Nice

Nice cottage feel, close to beach, restaurants and shopping!! Very quiet community, up keep great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn B.

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

Great Stay at Emerald Shores

Our multi generational family of 6 had a great stay for a week here. The tram to the beach was nice to have and the beach was gorgeous! the home was clean, well decorated, and had everything we needed. We hope to come back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARC S.

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

Destin Summer of 24

Everything was perfect. Had a wonderful time. Very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey V.

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

Wonderful home

We had a wonderful time at this property. It was a great location. The home was clean and well stocked. The only confusing part was obtaining the wrist bands. Some were left in the home (red ones) are the wrong color to wear. We stopped by the location given in the emailed instructions and they weren't open for the season. The guy on the beach wanted us to pay for the correct wrist bands. Good thing i read the detailed instructions in the email to not pay them. I got them on the phone and they spoke to him directly. The situation was cleared up right away and he gave us the correct bands to wear. The was our first time in Destin and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024