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Biggest Yard in Area, Spa, Movie Theater & Game Room, On Lake&Across Gulf, 7 Bed

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A coastal residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and a beach.
A balcony with two chairs overlooking a beach, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and modern appliances.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a view to the outside.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 21492 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the area

Destin

A family-friendly stay in Destin awaits you at this holiday home. Within a short 5-minute stroll, you'll find Miramar Beach and James Lee Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 6.5 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. In-room jetted baths, a dining area and a fenced private garden are also available. .Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and gym as well as access to a playground. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a games room and a garden. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Crystal Beach holiday home include Henderson Beach State Park and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park.

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • James Lee Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • James Lee Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Destin Commons - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sandos Beachside - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Captain Dave's - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Biggest Yard in Area, Spa, Movie Theater & Game Room, On Lake&Across Gulf, 7 Bed

Imagine this: Waking up to the gentle whisper of waves from the gulf and the sparkling expanse of the lake, all from the comfort of your private oasis. At Emerald Palace, this isn't just a dream, it's your reality. This 7-bedroom oasis boasts over 5,500 square feet of living space, offering something for everyone.

More than just a home, this is a haven. This home boasts the following amazing amenities:

-Game Room/Film Theatre combination with pool, ping pong, air hockey and an arcade game. There is cinema seating for 12 and cinema quality sound and picture quality on a large 120 inch screen. (pool table and video game being installed January 2025.
-Gulf views and lake views from either side of the house and an abudance of decks to soak the views in.
-12 foot ceilings on the ground floor to have sense of comfort and luxury.
-A pool deck with a 30 foot saltwater pool, outdoor kitchen and grill, jacuzzi, fire pit, and an abundance of lounge chairs and outdoor seating.
-A luxurious backyard with over 2000 square feet where you can play badmitton, volleyball, cornhole, axe throwing, and other fun yard games. And seating for many to sit by the lake and relax.

Nestled on Destin's most coveted strip, Emerald Palace boasts breathtaking panoramas of the Gulf and the lake, with one or the other visible from every room. Watch both the sunrise and the sunset over the water. Imagine sipping coffee on your balcony, watching the sunrise paint the water gold, or unwinding by the pool as the sun dips below the horizon.

*Luxury Redefined: Step inside and be greeted by 12-foot ceilings and a spacious living area, perfect for family gatherings. Unwind in the opulent cinema featuring a 120-inch screen and state-of-the-art sound 7.1 Klipsch surround sound system, or challenge your friends to a game of air hockey or ping pong.

*A Private Paradise: With seven bedrooms, five of which boast private bathrooms and balconies, everyone can find their sanctuary. Gather on the expansive deck for barbecues under the stars, or take a dip in the refreshing saltwater pool.

*Endless Activities: Beyond the home, discover a world of excitement. Destiny West HOA offers a heated pool, hot tub, fitness centre, tennis courts, and more, all just steps away. Explore nearby beaches, indulge in water sports, or tee off at championship golf courses.

Crafted for Convenience:
*Beach access is a breeze with the pristine white sand just across the street and over a couple houses
*Optional beach service takes the hassle out of finding the perfect spot, while golf cart rentals allow you to explore with ease.
*Accommodates up to 21 guests comfortably, perfect for family reunions or memorable getaways with friends.


More than just a holiday rental, Emerald Palace is an experience. Book your stay today and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Key Highlights:
*Gulf or lakefront views from every room
*Private saltwater pool and outdoor cooking area. Separate jacuzzi and fire pit in backyard.
*Game room & cinema with 120-inch screen and surround sound
*Access to Destiny West HOA amenities
*Optional beach service and golf cart rentals
*Accommodates up to 21 guests

The Details:

Home Layout:
Ground floor:
King Bedroom with bath
Double Queen Bedroom with bath
Living Room
Kitchen
Pool Deck with Fire Pit, Jacuzzi, Many Seating Options and outdoor Kitchen
Game Room/Film Theatre
Backyard for games including badmitton, volleyball, axe throwing, cornhole, and many more. A huge yard being relandscaped and ready for February 1, 2025.

Second floor:
King Bedroom with bath
King Bedroom with bath
King Bedroom with jack and jill bath
Double Queen Bedroom with jack and jill bath
Bunk Bedroom with bath

*Check In - 4PM (Central)
*Check Out - 10AM (Central)

*Pool heat is available year-round for guests who would like it. If you choose to add pool heat, it must be added for the full length of your stay.

• Cool Season (November 16 – February 14): $80 + tax per day
• Warm Season (February 15 – November 15): $60 + tax per day

*We offer a discounted beach service. Many of our guests enjoy this amenity as it guarantees a reserved spot on the beach and does not require you to lug the umbrellas and chairs back and forth yourself. Because we have a contract we can offer this service to you for the steeply discounted rate of $295.00+tax for 3 umbrellas and six chairs (this same service retails for $650 a week through the vendor).

*6-seat Club Car Tempo golf carts with sound systems are available for weekly rentals ranging from $300 to $495 (plus taxes and processing), depending on the season. Please note that this HOA permits only one other golf cart vendor. Contact us to check availability.

**Pets: we are open to hosting your furry friends. However, please enquire before booking. Pet fee is $150 per stay.


*Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel we will reopen the dates and when it books we will refund you the new booking amount. Most of the time it will rebook no problem but if you need to cancel right before your stay it may need to be discounted to rebook or may have a problem rebooking if there is not enough time.

*Must be 25 years old to rent and no hosted spring break for college students.


**At this HOA no large recreational vehicles, caravans, buses, or other such vehicles or pull vehicles are allowed to be parked overnight. If you have a situation where you might have one of these vehicles please enquire first with us about where we might be able to accommodate your car outside of this HOA.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Pets subject to approval. Please enquire first. Include details about type of pet, weight, age and temperament.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
This property accepts cash
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Biggest Yard in Area, Spa, Movie Theater & Game Room, On Lake&Across Gulf, 7 Bed?

Yep, Biggest Yard in Area, Spa, Movie Theater & Game Room, On Lake&Across Gulf, 7 Bed is a short 4-minute walk from Miramar Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats.

Does Biggest Yard in Area, Spa, Movie Theater & Game Room, On Lake&Across Gulf, 7 Bed have a pool?

Take your pick from a heated pool, a pool and a communal pool.

What luxury perks are available at Biggest Yard in Area, Spa, Movie Theater & Game Room, On Lake&Across Gulf, 7 Bed?

This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a jetted bath.

Is Biggest Yard in Area, Spa, Movie Theater & Game Room, On Lake&Across Gulf, 7 Bed family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, an arcade and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Biggest Yard in Area, Spa, Movie Theater & Game Room, On Lake&Across Gulf, 7 Bed is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Biggest Yard in Area, Spa, Movie Theater & Game Room, On Lake&Across Gulf, 7 Bed?

No, but there is Jetted Baths and a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Biggest Yard in Area, Spa, Movie Theater & Game Room, On Lake&Across Gulf, 7 Bed?

No, Biggest Yard in Area, Spa, Movie Theater & Game Room, On Lake&Across Gulf, 7 Bed does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Biggest Yard in Area, Spa, Movie Theater & Game Room, On Lake&Across Gulf, 7 Bed?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Biggest Yard in Area, Spa, Movie Theater & Game Room, On Lake&Across Gulf, 7 Bed Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was obviously taken care of and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house- it was perfect for our four families to stay in!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location almost right across from a beach access. Worked well for our family of 20 with 7 bedrooms and 2 full size refrigerators. Lots of baby and kid equipment available. Nice size pool with towels included. Loved the sitting area by the lake for morning coffee and fire pit for evenings.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Could use a good cleaning in bathrooms but would rent again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house had the best backyard we have ever had in Destin. With the bocce ball court, turf to play soccer, bags, ping pong table and a nice pool and hot tub, it kept the kids and teenagers entertained. The bedrooms were all very decent size with nice bathrooms. The only downfall was the lack of an ice maker. We will most likely be back to this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house and location! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean. Great layout. Great location. Great outside activities with pool, games, and fire pits. Theater room was awesome. Got us through some rainy days. Host was easy to communicate with and responded to all our questions. Will rent here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property as described. Loved the backyard and movie theater. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome vacation rental!

Clean, close to beach, just as advertised! Will stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Emerald Palace

Very nice house in the perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

We enjoyed our stay, so much room in this house and loved how close it was to the beach. The theater room was great for the cool days.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Short walk to the beach, spacious home, could use additional outdoor space for entertaining small children. Overall a great vacation for the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual family vacation

Our extended family stayed at the beautiful Emerald Palace. All agreed it was the best house yet! Great location and spacious rooms. It was awesome watching 2 Pacers playoff games in the movie room. Definitely will stay again. Golf cart and beach service was so easy and set up ahead of time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

We enjoyed our time

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the location is awesome. We were very disappointed in the cleanliness of the house. Aside from that, we loved our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

We had a great stay at Emerald Palace! We had great communication prior to our trip so we didn't have to stress about details. The location was perfect- right across the street from the beach. We really enjoyed our golf cart rental and took advantage of it with nightly trips for ice cream. The theater room was excellent to entertain kiddos on cooler mornings and the heated pool didn’t disappoint! Would highly recommend and look forward to staying again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful in every way!

Beautiful Home, so much room! Kids LOVED the pool and everyone loved the spacious kitchen, living room and bedrooms, the theater room/game room was also a hit. The access to the ocean is very close. The host was very helpful and understanding, we will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Scenic98

Wonderful property. Could use more bath towels and washcloths in each bedroom. Pool needs hand rails to help older people get into pool. Great area and great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best ever

Lovely. We had 11 people annd the setup was perfect. Everyone spent tons of time in the game room. The beach was so close and all the beach accessories that were provided were great.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

We really loved this house! It’s in a great location! The pool is very nice and it rained while we were there so we got a lot of use out of the amazing theater room! We had an issue with one of the air conditioners and they sent someone to fix it immediately! I would highly recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spacious house

This property was very spacious and accommodated our group very well. It was a short walk to the beach. The kitchen was well outfitted for cooking and the two refrigerators was a nice bonus. We enjoyed the beautiful pool and the movie room. Maintenance was very responsive and the property was generally in good condition. I would recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

HOLTZCLAW FAMILY VACATION 2025

Really enjoyed the property. Great location, and really enjoyed the Hot tub, and the Theatre room. One complaint, the property was not well cleaned. We had an infant drop something on the floor as soon as we walked in, and it rolled under the couch. When we moved the couch there was a lot of trash. We found an old Oreo cookie, and several other food items. Overall really enjoyed the property and would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Review

Great location. Property was not taken care of. Lots of little things broken or in need of fixing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lots of general upkeep lacking. Broken lamp, scum on pool , major mold on dryer. Around pool needed pressure washing. Stone black. Lots of mold, especially around pool. ( Health hazard). Stayed there fore second year. Will not be staying there again.
Screw missing and mold
Broken lamp
Mold
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, Beautiful home, ocean views. Perfect for a large group!

This was our first time to Destin and we were pleasantly surprised. We loved the beachside town feel and walked almost everywhere. The house is in a perfect location — right across the street from the beach! We’re an active family who loves the beach so this spot could not be more perfect. The house is beautiful and great for a large group. We stayed in the downstairs master bedroom and I had a hard time leaving that jacuzzi bathtub behind. The kitchen had everything we needed and when we weren’t hanging out in the kitchen/bar area we were in the amazing salt water pool! I had never been in a salt water pool before and it was glorious! Can’t wait to return to Destin and stay here again!”
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun property for all ages & great location

We had a group of ten that stayed at the Emerald Palace. Every room is the house is very spacious, large kitchen to accommodate large groups, and good size pool. I can’t say enough about the location. Our group enjoyed riding the golf cart around, however it was actually so close to the beach we walked across the street each day and didn’t need it for that at all. The game/movie room is a great addition that we spent a lot of time in. The property manager was very responsive anytime we had a question and we had no issues the entire stay. We look forward to staying here again soon. Thanks to the entire Harleman Vacation Rentals team for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023