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.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91442 sq ft
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
The current price is HK$2,516
HK$2,516
HK$6,249 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!
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities and gas grills. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds, desks and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
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
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
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
Snorkelling 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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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 area
Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday 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. Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade and Fat Daddy's 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 Miramar Beach travel guide
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
31 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
1 min drive
Pompano Joe's
2 min drive
Crab Trap Destin
5 min drive
Kenny D's
10 min walk
Circle K
3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Updated Kitchen, Close to Community Pool! on 12 Apr 2026 start from HK$2,516, 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 at Updated Kitchen, Close to Community Pool!?
On-site 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!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Updated Kitchen, Close to Community Pool! located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday 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 miles (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.