Casa Esmeralda | Lakefront | Private Pool/Spa | 6-Seater Golf Cart

Destin, Florida
$721 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Top Reasons to Book Casa Esmeralda:

* Lakefront Home With Private Dock
* Public Beach Access Approx. 0.3 Miles Away
* Private Pool/Spa With Heating Options (Fee Applies)
* Gated Community – Lagoon Pool, Fitness Center, Tennis + Basketball
* Golf Cart (6-Seater LSV) Included At The Home
* Dog Friendly Home (Fees and Restrictions Apply)
* Natural Gas Grill
* Professionally Managed

Casa Esmeralda is a serene 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom lakefront escape located in the gated Destiny West community, comfortably sleeping up to 12 guests. This 2-story retreat pairs peaceful water views with a relaxed coastal feel, creating an inviting setting from the moment you arrive. With calm surroundings and beautifully designed interiors, the home offers a restful setting to enjoy time along the Emerald Coast.

Inside, a graceful winding staircase welcomes you into the home, opening to a bright living area that frames views of the lake. The well-equipped kitchen and adjacent dining room make entertaining simple, while 4 thoughtfully arranged bedrooms provide a calming space for guests to settle in throughout their stay. Whether enjoying unhurried mornings by the water or unwinding after a day at the beach, the home’s warm coastal style supports an easy, relaxing experience.

Outdoors, the private pool and spa overlook the lake, with comfortable loungers and a firepit set across the back patio for both daytime relaxation and evening gatherings. A staircase leads down to a peaceful dock that creates a quiet spot to enjoy the water and take in the scenery. Guests also enjoy access to Destiny West’s community amenities, including a lagoon-style pool, hot tub, fitness center, tennis court, and half-court basketball. Public beach access at The Crab Trap is just a short walk away, about 6 minutes on foot or a 5-minute ride using the complimentary 6-passenger golf cart (LSV). Casa Esmeralda is also close to local favorites such as The Whale’s Tail and Pompano Joe’s, as well as the shopping at Silver Sands Premium Outlets, offering a stay that reflects the ease and charm of Destin.

*For safety and insurance reasons, the indoor living room fireplace is not operational.

Home Layout and Bedroom Details:

1st Floor:

Kitchen: This kitchen maximizes functionality with a kitchen island and bar seating for 4. Included are stainless steel Samsung appliances and a 5-burner gas range, double toaster, Keurig, coffeepot, crockpot, griddle, and blender, as well as all the normal utensils and cookware. It is fully stocked and ready to cook for large families.

Dining Room: A formal dining room table is adjacent to the kitchen and can seat up to 8 guests. Not only can you see the TV from this space, but it also has a front-row view of the backyard and pool.

Living Room: This cozy living room is right next to the dining room and has a full-sized sofa, a loveseat, and 2 accent chairs. Watch your favorite shows on the large 55-inch, 4K flat-screen TV.

Bedroom + Bathroom #1: It has a queen-sized bed, dresser, 2 nightstands, and a flat-screen TV. It also has its own private bathroom with a walk-in shower.

Bathroom #2: This is an easily accessible bathroom adjacent to the laundry room, including a walk-in shower.

Laundry Room: Located downstairs is a washer and a dryer. You will find all of the towels stored here.

Backyard: Your own lakefront oasis awaits you. Enjoy the saltwater pool and spa or take advantage of the home’s beautiful dock over the lake.

2nd Floor:

Bedroom #2: This room is a bunk room that includes a full/full bunk, dresser, and flat-screen TV. This bedroom shares Bathroom #2 with Bedroom #3, accessible from the hallway.

Bedroom + Bathroom #3: This bedroom has a queen-sized bed, dresser, 2-night stands, and a flat-screen TV. This attached bathroom can also be accessed from the hallway.

Bedroom + Bathroom #4: This master bedroom has a king-sized bed, dresser, 2 nightstands, accent chairs, and a flat-screen TV. It has a spacious, private bathroom with a walk-in shower and freestanding tub. It is complete with a private balcony that boasts a lake view.

House Rules:
-Guests must be at least 25 years old to book this property.
-This is a NON-smoking property.

Student Booking Policies:
-College student groups must all inquire and get approval before booking. Rates for student groups are subject to change; the price will be determined upon inquiry.
-If a college student group is accepted, they will be subject to a $100.00 fully refundable damage deposit per person.
-Golf carts are not included for groups under the age of 25 or college student groups.

Pets:
-This home is pet-friendly, up to 30lb in size, but all pets must be approved and are subject to a pet fee upon approval. Please request approval before booking.

Parking:
-All cars must be in the driveway. 4 cars maximum. No Trailers, RVs, Scooters, Boats, or Motorcycles are permitted per HOA rules.

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  • Feature Features
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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2976 Sq Ft (277 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Fenced Yard Firepit Garden Gas Grill
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Hot Tub Private Pool Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Power Boating Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Sea On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Holly W.

    Submitted Feb 13, 2026

    Stayed Jan 10, 2026

    The home was perfect. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub. A short trip by LSV to the beach. They allowed us to have our small dog and company. Worked with Travel Life Vacations and they were helpful and easy to work with. The home was very clean and had everything you would need in a kitchen. Full laundry available. Highly recommended.

  • Jason K.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2025

    Stayed Nov 9, 2025

    Nice house in a great location. Potential guests make sure you read the full description regarding an extra cost to heat the hot tub / pool. Seems like we paid enough to at least have the hot tub heated without an added cost! Also wish check in time was earlier and I don’t agree with the checkout procedures (having to empty the dishwasher and to have all towels washed, dried and put up). What does the cleaning crew do? Lol Also, no instructions on how to light the fire pit. Other than these issues, we had a great time.

  • kristin b.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2025

    Stayed Oct 25, 2025

    The house was beautiful and in an excellent location. We really enjoyed siting on the dock on the evening!

  • Angie M.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    Location was great. Very nice gated community. Loved cruising on the golf cart. House was very clean. Communication was excellent with owners. Pool and hot tub very nice and clean.

  • Melissa K.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 17, 2025

    Perfect location, golf cart, pool, and beautiful views! House had several issues. Host did their best to address most urgent bathroom issues and response was quick-but we mostly dealt with the rest rather than complaining/taking valuable beach time. The two steps down to living room, curved staircase (varying width of steps), and decor (small rocks on the floor) are not kid friendly.

  • Mirela K.

    Submitted May 13, 2025

    Stayed May 3, 2025

    We had great time staying in this house. Location was great and we really enjoyed pool and spa. We would definitely come back.

  • Pam

    Submitted Mar 24, 2025

    Stayed Feb 22, 2025

    Overall nice place! Few things were not completed before we arrived, which was a little frustrating, but the management company was very timely to get them fixed. Young man apologized that they were not taken care of before we arrived. A few more amenities could be provided for two weeks stay. Some construction going on next door and across the pond, but no fault of rental.Neighborhood is great, very close to the beach, few close by restaurants you can walk too. I would recommend.

  • Jen T.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2025

    Stayed Mar 8, 2025

    The house was beautiful and comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked with everything you need to cook. Pool area was stunning. Bedrooms were comfortable and clean. Loved our stay, will be back!

  • Rebekah B.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2024

    Stayed Oct 26, 2024

    Overall enjoyed our stay. Golf cart was a terrific addition! Location to beach was great!

  • Tamara D.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2024

    Stayed Oct 5, 2024

    Management was quick to respond to a minor issue we had. Enjoyed our stay.

  • Denise M.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    This house is very spacious so you aren’t on top of each other. There were 9 of us, 3 were kids. The pool is a good size for beach properties and the view of the lake is great!

  • debra t.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    Property was beautiful.

  • Melissa M.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2024

    Stayed Jun 1, 2024

    The property was beautiful and very spacious. The company was quick to respond. We had issues with the golf cart. Tires were bald and we blew a tire while driving it. It was fixed quickly but ahould not have waited that long to get fixed.

  • Gail K.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    The house was amazing… we all slept comfortably and had plenty of space to spread out… will definitely be back!

  • 3boyscharm M.

    Submitted May 31, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    This vacation was so nice. The latest reviews had us worried about coming but we had a magnificent time. Yes there is construction next door but you’re at the beach. The view was awesome. House was great. Come with a golf cart. The management company has changed so look for correspondence from Travel Life Vacations. That isn’t stated well in the current listing and cause some concern when I wasn’t hearing from the booking prior to arriving. But they are wonderful and very responsive. We will be back to this house and Destin. There was something for everyone.

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$721+
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