In the Emerald Shores community, Great Expectations Destin vacation rental home offers a rejuvenating beach retreat with three bedrooms, an open living area and coastal tones. Unwind by the sun-drenched pool deck or enjoy alfresco dining on the patio with a gas grill. The lush tropical foliage and sound of waves nearby create a serene ambiance.
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Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9134 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
The current price is SAR 1,268
SAR 1,268
SAR 3,074 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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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.
Updated Kitchen, Close to Community Pool!
Our Great Escape Professionally Managed by Newman-Dailey
The sunny interior of Great Expectations Destin vacation rental home along with its close proximity to the beach is guaranteed to cure all kinds of ailments because, after all, there isn’t much that vitamin sea can’t fix! The three bedrooms and open living area are decked in rejuvenating coastal tones and cheerful beach-themed decor along with carefully coordinated furnishings. Cool tile floors, a laundry room and a kitchen with breakfast bar overlooking the large dining table along with all the cookware you’ll need ensures Great Expectations has all the necessities of home but with none of the annoyance. With two king bedrooms, a bunkroom and full sofa bed, this home is perfect for multiple families or couples. The primary bedroom features a huge walk-in bathroom with a stand-alone spa tub for soaking and Zen tiled walk-in shower.
Looking for a way to fight off the fatigue of life’s demands? The lush tropical foliage, sun-drenched pool deck and the sound of waves lapping the shore at the beach nearby are just what your immune system needs to combat the stress of day-to-day life. Dine alfresco on the patio and enjoy use of the gas grill complemented by a wicker dining table for four and Ratana dining table for six. Endless memories of playing in the sand and surf, lounging by the community pool- just steps away, or shopping at Destin Commons and Silver Sands Outlet Mall are waiting to be made! Plus, no matter how tired you may be after all that excitement, Great Expectations will be ready to welcome you back with its cheerful disposition.
As part of the Emerald Shores community, this Destin Vacation Rental enjoys some unique perks. This beach neighborhood is positioned between the main highway through town and the beach road with its spacious walking path providing easy access to the beach via the southern entrance or to the many restaurants and malls along Highway 98 / Emerald Coast Parkway via the northern entrance. Moreover, it’s a well forested community with swaying palms and native foliage that make it any enjoyable walk to one of the two community pools or the beach beyond.
Guests receive a welcome kit with small dishwasher detergent, dish soap, sponge, a roll of paper towels, and laundry detergent. There will be an initial trash liner in each receptacle and a set of toilet paper and soaps for each bathroom provided. Guests will need to replenish supplies for longer stays. In addition to our welcome kit, we also supply basic cooking essentials like salt, pepper, and oil.
Arm Bands are required March- October. Guests must get them from the beach vendor at the pavilion between hours of 10am-4pm, Mon-Sun. If guests arrive after hours, they can pick them up the next day. Arm bands cost $30.00 per reservation and is non refundable.
We require a minimum length of stay during the summer and over holidays.
We do not rent to anyone under 25 or to students. We require 1 parent for every 2 people under 25.
Per HOA Rules- No boats, jetskis, trailers, RVs are allowed- No parking in the cul-de-sac or on the grass- No tents on beach
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Gas grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Tile flooring in public areas
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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
1084
About the neighborhood
Located in Miramar Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Destin Yarn Shop and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Miramar Beach travel guide
Does Updated Kitchen, Close to Community Pool! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Updated Kitchen, Close to Community Pool!?
As of 12 Rabiʻ I 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Updated Kitchen, Close to Community Pool! on 12 Rabiʻ II 2026 start from SAR 1,268, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Updated Kitchen, Close to Community Pool! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Updated Kitchen, Close to Community Pool!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Updated Kitchen, Close to Community Pool!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Updated Kitchen, Close to Community Pool! located?
Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Miramar Beach and Emerald Bay Golf Club. James Lee Park and James Lee Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Updated Kitchen, Close to Community Pool! Reviews
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Our family of four loved our stay. The house was immaculate and Tina was incredibly accommodating when we wanted to extend our stay. The Emerald Shores community is perfect for families - two pools, tennis courts, basketball hoops, and a private pavilion on the beach. Highly recommend!!
This house was well-appointed in every way. It was clean, a great location, and the hosts were quick to respond. I’d definitely stay there again if I come to the area.
We stayed here with another couple for 5 nights and it was perfect. Very clean and nicely decorated. It is a little walk to the beach but not too bad. The neighborhood also has a golf cart shuttle to the beach. Quick walk to Dollar General to get supplies. Would stay here again!
The property was super clean and well stocked with everything we needed for a long get a way. Tina was a great host and answered all of our questions quickly and professionally. Thank you for letting us enjoy!
This cottage had plenty of space for my family of 4 plus my parents w/ an adequate amount of privacy & equiped w/ all you may need! The neighborhood itself is full of interesting homes & nice people. The beach is less than a 5 min walk but there is an 8 person golf cart that goes around all day picking up & dropping off. We loved every minute of it & regret not booking it longer but we'll def be back!
Fabulous, spacious, modern house that was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed for our family of 4 for our week stay at the beach.
Loved that we could grill on the patio in the evenings and eat outside.
Lovely community of different size houses with two pools, tennis court and basketball hoop that our kids enjoyed. Only 10 min walk through the community to the Emerald Shores private beach. We had our own chairs etc for the beach but could have availed of an umbrella and two chairs if we needed. Beautiful, clean beach with toilet facilities and showers.
Ate in the popular local beach bar Kenny D’s one eve - nothing fancy but good food and service - go early to avoid a wait. Also ate in Captain Dave’s - busy spot and good food but more expensive. There was a dollar general store right next door to the community that we could walk to for anything we needed which was very convenient.
Enjoyed lovely walks up towards Destin and admired the amazing homes.
Communication with the property manager was excellent and they contacted us during our stay to make sure all was ok.
Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this house - one of the nicest houses we’ve stayed in on vacation. So glad we found it as our previous host cancelled our Spring Break stay in another area of FL the day before we were due to leave.
Thank you for a great stay.
The house was just adorable, had everything you need for the pool and the beach and in a great location, close to the beach! Communications with the owner about a couple of minor issues went extremely well, she was very quick to respond and incredibly accommodating! Would definitely stay here again!
Beautiful home and location. 10 minute walk to the private beach, quick access to shopping, restaurants, and activities. Loved the privacy that came along with this home as well, we will definitely book here again!
We enjoyed our stay! I would recommend it and come back again 100%. It had all we needed to be comfortable, enjoy the indoors, as well as outdoors playing tennis when the weather was not good for the beach! Great experience in a family friendly environment.
The house and community was beautiful. The beach was a short distance and loved the pavillion. We rented gulf carts which made it a little easier to get all of our stuff to the beach. Overall it was a fun time.
This was our second stay at this beautiful home. The first stay was wonderful and this stay was even better. The home has been updated and felt very luxurious. Tina and Ray were very nice and helpful as always. The house by itself is wonderful, and all the extras that are included such as the bikes, grill, and beach chairs made for a perfect trip. We can't wait for our next stay!
Absolutely beautiful as same as pictures on but better in person. Tina & Ray were great hosts. House was clean and stocked. Loved the bikes for kids. Pools were nice too. Loved easy access TO EVERYTHING! DIFFANATLY RECOMMENDED PLACE TO STAY!
I couldn't have asked for a better house! I typically stay in Destiny by the Sea but decided to switch it up this year since the last few houses we stayed at were nice on the outside but not great on the inside upon arrival.
All of the decor and appliances were fantastic! Huge bonus to have the chairs/umbrella, beach toys, beach towels and wagon. The walk to the beach was easy and quick, even with 4 kids under 11.
This is such a gem of a house and I will certainly be staying again.
This was our second stay at this VRBO as a family of three generations including an almost 2 year old. The accommodations are endless and perfect location! Relax by the pool across the street or take the short walk to the beach and enjoy the provided chairs/umbrella. Kitchen will provide anything you need to cook with other than a few spices you can easily grab at the neighboring dollar general. Comfortable beds, beautiful upgrades, indoor and outdoor dining options, spacious master bath and walk in closet which offers a great space for the provided pack-n-play if you have little one.
I truly cannot say enough positive remarks about this beach house!
My husband said this is the best VRBO we've stayed in and I agree. The house was beautiful and spacious. We had everything we needed for a relaxing, fun week. The bicycles were a great way to get to the beach quickly and we made use of the little wagon one day for carting things to the beach. We enjoyed the benefit of being able to get the beach chair/umbrella set up each day. The neighborhood the house is in was quiet and full of beautiful beach houses. The Dollar General store was like a block away if you needed anything. The Emerald shores were the most beautiful gulf waters and beaches we've seen and so calm the week we were there.
We had an amazing week! This house was gorgeous and had lots of amenities. Tina was very responsive with any questions we had. We would definitely stay at this property again.
Loved this place. It was exactly as on pictures. So clean and beautiful, everything was new. So close to the beach. It had everything we needed and more. Will definitely stay again!
Communication with host was EXCELLENT which made the whole trip stress free. House is in a private and well monitored gated community. The tram (golf cart) was so nice going back and forth to the beach. It’s only a 5 minute walk but with a baby and the heat, it just made it nice to hop on that golf cart for ride. I enjoyed the layout of the bedrooms. They’re spread out nicely so all 3 bedrooms provide good privacy. The master is heaven!! King bed in there slept NICE!! I always struggle on holiday sleeping from old back injury but not this time!
Closet on patio is full of equipment…wagon, pool and beach stuff like chairs, umbrella, anything you might want for the water. Rental comes with umbrella and two chairs daily. (that’s $50 day if you have to rent). We ended up renting more because we had our kids, their wives and baby but I really appreciated the included set.
The bikes were AMAZING!! We all loved them and rode daily!!
I can’t say enough good about this property. Furnishings all look new and well cared for and hosts obviously take pride in making sure guests have a great experience. I would definitely book this house again.
Enjoyed our week stay in this beautiful home. More room than expected when looking at the pictures. The communication with Tina was amazing we had all of our codes and check in information prior to our check in. Would definitely recommend staying here to anyone and we may stay again if available next year.