The Emerald Paradise

Nice place

Really enjoyed how accessible everything was, plus the apartment was so cute!

We very much enjoyed our stay here. It was clean and location was great. I was hesitant based off of some of the reviews from others on the walk to the beach area. Turns out it's not as far as anticipated. Also, the four cove areas at the end of the street are within walking distance as well. The parking for this area basically ends directly in front of where we stayed. Would recommend beach bags vs carts which are more difficult to pull in the sand. We did parasailing through Just Chute me which I highly recommend. I almost bought tickets to snorkel but would have been highly disappointed as the boats drop off snorkelers right at the beach we were on! Foodwise we recommend Boshamps, get there around 4:30/4:45 or be prepared for a couple hour wait! Bistrology was great for breakfast and common marketplace has delicious sandwiches. Saw a few turtles from the rocks by the beach and also walking to the end of the island.

The condo itself was perfect!! The beach access was little to desire, you have to get past the Emerald Grande private area and then you can find a place to setup, its a pretty good distance to walk we ended up going over to Ft Walton to enjoy the beach. July 4th we had to wait for someone to leave in order to park in our own gated community because another vacationer decided to jam the gate open and the parking was a free for all.

We absolutely loved our stay here. The property was extremely clean and stocked with everything we needed minus our snacks, obviously. The only con we faced was it’s a bit of a walk to the nearest beach. We knew this when booking though. Just wanted to mention it incase you’re booking with elders that it may not be ideal. We will certainly keep this place in mind when we come back. Was a great trip and the host were quick to answer when we needed their help. Enjoy!!

We loved the condo! The condo was super clean, and everything was well taken care of. We loved how beach items were provided and we could tell that the owners loved providing a good experiene.The dryer did take about three cycles to dry as home, but eventually got the job done. The property was mostly well maintained. The pool was rather small and got crowded at certain times of the day. There were certain guests that were too loud and other members had to call authorities for them to remain at a quiet volume so we could sleep. The beach access was AMAZING. We loved how the beach was shallow enough that our kiddos could play all day. This was the best part for us! We loved how everything you needed, grocery, restaurants, etc. was close by and only took a short trip. Overall I highly recommend staying here for the amazing beach trip and location!

We spent 2025 Memorial week in Destin. I flew from Alaska and then drove my family from Austin Texas to Destin. It was an amazing stay! The condo was perfect! Everything was well thought of. Hope to book this condo again soon. Thank you for everything!!!

My family of 4 stayed 3 nights. Overall, our stay at was nothing short of amazing. The combination of the private beach, pool access, stunning harbor views, and friendly atmosphere made it a vacation to remember. The owners were quick to reapond to any questions that came up. I highly recommend this property for anyone looking to enjoy a perfect beach getaway.

Perfect vacation! We loved everything about our unit. This was our second time staying at the pool side villas and we loved the location and interior of this unit. The exterior of pool side villas does need some maintenance as it does look like it’s currently under construction in some areas. Hopefully by next year it will be completed. Our unit wasn’t included in the construction areas and didn’t affect our experience though! We love it here! Thank you for a wonderful vacation!

The unit was nicely decorated, updated, and super clean. Location is perfectly situated in between the bay and ocean. The street outside is quiet and perfect for anyone wanting to get out and exercise without fighting busy street traffic.