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At Casa Esmeralda | Lakefront | Private Pool/Spa | 6-Seater Golf Cart, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 142976 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

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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.

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

Along with a fitness centre, this smoke-free holiday home has a hot tub and laundry facilities. Other amenities include a garden and gas grills. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. A kitchen comes with a fridge and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches, such as a private pool and a fireplace. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a hot tub and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,976 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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
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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located in Destin, this holiday home is on a lake. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Henderson Beach State Park and Miramar Beach. Fat Daddy's Arcade and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Destin travel guide
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach
    Miramar Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Destin Commons
    Destin Commons
    3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Emerald Bay Golf Club which includes a river or creek and tranquil scenes
    Emerald Bay Golf Club
    4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • James Lee Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • James Lee Beach
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    4 min drive
  • Crab Trap Destin
    13 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    5 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In
    4 min drive
  • Cracker Barrel
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Esmeralda | Lakefront | Private Pool/Spa | 6-Seater Golf Cart have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Casa Esmeralda | Lakefront | Private Pool/Spa | 6-Seater Golf Cart pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa Esmeralda | Lakefront | Private Pool/Spa | 6-Seater Golf Cart?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Casa Esmeralda | Lakefront | Private Pool/Spa | 6-Seater Golf Cart?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Esmeralda | Lakefront | Private Pool/Spa | 6-Seater Golf Cart?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Esmeralda | Lakefront | Private Pool/Spa | 6-Seater Golf Cart located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of James Lee Park and Miramar Beach. James Lee Beach and Shore at Crystal Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristin b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and in an excellent location. We really enjoyed siting on the dock on the evening!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mirela K.

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

Great Vacation

We had great time staying in this house. Location was great and we really enjoyed pool and spa. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebekah B.

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

Florida vacay

Overall enjoyed our stay. Golf cart was a terrific addition! Location to beach was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen T.

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

Beautiful House in a Gorgeous Neighborhood

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great house and great locations!

This house was great for our family and the grand parents! The owners were super nice and easy to work with!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blair T.

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

Minimoon trip

We came down for our mini-moon and had a wonderful. We really enioyed the house and how convenient it was to the beach!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Great Trip and Host

We were very pleased with the home and the amenities provided. Great location to the beach and various restaurants. The host was super responsive to calls, texts and e-mails. Would highly recommend this property for your stay in Destin, Fl. Hope to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

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

Wonderful

The space was perfect, the kitchen had everything we needed, the bedrooms and bathrooms were as nice as pictured. We all really enjoyed the outdoor spaces and the view was amazing. Overall this vacation was perfect!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

annette p.

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

Amazing experience

House and pool were great, and those frogs at night are hilarious! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

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

Family Time

Loved the location of the property. Close to everything our family needed which gave us more time to spend together. House was beautiful. Owners were easy to communicate with and were very accommodating! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

Casa Esmeralda

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa K.

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

Great location/Pool/Golf Cart

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Family vacation

Beautiful home and great location. We enjoyed having the pool right there and being close to the beach as well. We were happy with all the amenities provided. Kitchen was stocked well for making meals and beds were quite comfortable. Host communicated well and was very responsive. I would highly recommend. This was our first visit to Destin and we hope to return and stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Pam

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

Casa Esmerelda

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.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

3boyscharm M.

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

Great house. great location. Great time!

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carolina c.

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

Great house and location!

Came here for a bachelorette trip. We loved the house, it was very spacious, everyone had a bed and bathroom and the kitchen dining room/living room was spacious as well. The kitchen was fully stocked with utensils and pans which was nice. Only thing that I gave a star off for was that we didn't know they were doing construction next to the house. Luckily they were only there the first day we got there. We also wish that there were trash bags easily available to us but we made due with what we had. The hot tub was amazing and the both the pool and hot tub heated up pretty quickly so it was always ready for when we wanted to go in. Overall, we would definitely book this house again. The hosts were super nice and answered right away!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Megan B.

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

Beautiful neighborhood, great location

Overall we loved our stay! The neighborhood is great and is within walking distance of the beach, the community pool and Crab Trap. There is construction going on nearby and a new house being built next door. The views from the balcony and dock are still beautiful. We loved the pool and hot tub and used them multiple times a day. There are some rough spots on the pool deck and some sharp screws sticking up on the decking by the fire pit so we wore sandals unless we were in the pool. Our boys loved seeing the lizards and frogs that would visit. The house is spacious and had plenty of room for 5 adults and 2 kids. We did have some maintenance issues with the sliding glass doors and the A/C but the hosts responded promptly and got things fixed. As with all rentals, it could use a deep clean and some cosmetic repair. It’s a great house though and we’d definitely stay again! Thank you Carlos and Sara!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Theresa P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Spring 2024

We chose this house because of the pictures and the 5-star rating it had. We were disappointed that it did not live up to that expectation and of its price point. I would first like to say that the owners are very attentive. They were very quick to answer any questions I had. One question being if they had chairs for the beach and they quickly responded by asking me how many I needed as to make sure there were enough for us. They were very kind and easy to work with. The amenities of the home are very good, everything worked well and the location is great. As to the house itself, we were immediately disappointed from the moment we pulled up as the pictures of the outside did not look like the pictures that are currently online. Landscaping looks bad with overgrown weeds in the beds in front and in the back yard. The home itself is very worn. The whole house inside and out needs a good cleaning and needs to be repainted. Also, there is a house being built next-door and with the backyard not being private it was awkward to be by the pool until the workers were done for the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Casey Ann B.

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

Tips for Future Guests

First and foremost let me say that the house itself is beautiful and in an amazing location, you really are a 5-10 minute walk from the beach. And as a pleasant surprise we found out upon arrival that the rental comes with a golf cart. We had a wonderful weekend, but there were a few things that we were unaware of and want to post so that future guests are aware. - The check-in time is 5:00 PM, not 4:00 as says in the website, and I was not informed of this until 3 days prior to travel. - There are no beach/pool towels for guests to use so make sure to pack them. - There are no kitchen “staple” items (olive oil and s&p). - We were unable to find directions on how to light the fire pit. - The house next door (to the right) is in the process of being built, and there were construction vehicles parking in our driveway. Also, the crew works on Saturdays and the houses are VERY close to each other, so if you are planning on having a pool party or bbq you may want to have it on Sunday. - We were unable to locate/use the outdoor trash and recycling bins (as required per the checkout instructions). There was 1 trash bin, but it was full of construction debris from next door and no recycling bin.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Hannah W.

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

Great Property! Amazing Location!

We had a great time and the host is so nice! We love the subdivision and short walk to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

debra t.

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

Beautiful home

Property was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara D.

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

Fall Break

Management was quick to respond to a minor issue we had. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laura o.

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

Thank you!

We had a great family vacation. Loved the neighborhood
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noelle S.

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

Absolutely Amazing!

Beautiful property with even better owners! I would rent this place again without thinking twice about it! Great communication with owners & perfect location.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023