Our Great Escape

3 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

9 Guests

5.0

Free Seasonal Beach Service, Updated Kitchen, Beach Pavilion, Close to Community Pool



About the property

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. With free seasonal beach service you'll make endless memories of playing in the sand and surf. Or maybe you prefer 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.

This property comes with 2 parking spaces.


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, jet skis, trailers, RVs are allowed- No parking in the cul-de-sac or on the grass- No tents on beach

STR24-001803

Key words: Tennis, Pickleball, 2 pools, Private home, Gated Community, Beach Pavilion, Free Beach Service


Sleeping Arrangements

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bed


Features & amenities

Need To Know
  • 2 Community Pools
  • Basketball Court
  • Basketball Court
  • Beach Front Pavilion
  • Community Pool
  • Direct Property Check-In
  • Dryer
  • Free Wireless Internet
  • Hairdryers
  • Heating
  • Iron And Ironing Board
  • Linens
  • Living Room
  • Lodging Type: House
  • Monthly Snowbird Rate
  • No Smoking
  • Pet Friendly: no
  • Pickle Ball Court
  • Property Is 100% Tobacco And Smoke Free
  • 1442 Square Feet
  • Tennis
  • Tennis Court
  • Washer
Entertainment
  • Cable
  • Living Room Tv
  • Primary Bedroom Tv
  • Tv In Every Bedroom
Kitchen
  • Baking Sheet
  • Blender
  • Cooking Basics
  • Dining Area
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hot Water Kettle
  • K-Pod Coffee Maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Standard Coffee Maker
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine Glasses
Beach
  • 0.5 Miles To The Beach
  • Free Seasonal Chair Setup - 2 Chairs, 1 Umbrella
Outdoor
  • Gas Grill
Parking
  • 2 Parking Spaces
Accessibility
  • Walk-In Shower

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5.0 (20 reviews)

5.0

place was clean and convenient to the beach and some good food.

We love the emerald shores neighborhood and will be back!

Submitted by Matthew C on Oct 13, 2025 through Airbnb

5.0

would recommend this place as it was perfect for families ?? hoping to return!

Beautiful home, looks just like the photos! Inside of a nice small “gated” neighborhood. Safe and quiet environment. Two pools - one just a few steps away which was less busy and the other about a 4 minute walk, both nice and clean. Beach was a 10 minute walk. Tram only runs May - August so we weren’t able to take advantage of that since we were there in September but weather was perfect so this wasn’t an issue. We had 6 adults and 2 small children and the house was a perfect size for us. The home did come with a high chair and pack and play which was a nice surprise since we had a toddler. All our neighbors/other guest were extremely nice.

Submitted by Megan K on Sep 30, 2025 through Airbnb

5.0

we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return.

This home was clean and inviting. We had every convenience we could ask for! Convenient to the beach, shopping, dining and entertainment!

Submitted by Elizabeth G on Aug 31, 2025 through VRBO

5.0

loved this home

Will definitely consider again for our anual Destin Trip. Very clean and well equipped. We truly enjoyed our stay.

Submitted by Giovanna C on Jul 13, 2025 through Airbnb

5.0

the house was more than expected and very clean.

The communication from booking to check out was wonderful. The beach service was a great benefit. We had an issue with the trash that the previous occupants left however Newman Dailey responded immediately and sent staff to take care of it. My family and I were very impressed. We will definitely be booking with them in the future.

Submitted by Candace A on Jul 08, 2025 through Airbnb

5.0

had a great time!

The place was so clean and my family and I appreciate that.

Submitted by Ashley G on Jul 05, 2025 through Airbnb

5.0

the rooms were clean and neighborhood is beautiful!

Enjoyed our stay. Walking to the beach in the morning felt safe and peaceful.

Submitted by Lucky M on Jun 18, 2025 through Airbnb

5.0

would highly recommend

This house was great they had golf carts that drove through daily to help you get to the beach and beach service was the cherry on top

Submitted by Cameron M on Jun 04, 2025 through Airbnb

5.0

loved the home and neighborhood!

Home very clean and well stocked with all our needs. Neighborhood was nice and quiet and had 2 pools and a private entrance to beach. Great place to stay and Newman Dailey was great with any questions we had. We even extended our stay by one day. Would definitely recommend. Home was very clean, well stocked with all our needs to enjoy our beach vacation. Close to shops, restaurants, beach. The housing development was nice and quiet and 2 pools.

Submitted by Debra S on Apr 14, 2025

5.0

beautiful home in a nice quiet neighborhood.

Pools are great! Short walk to the beach. Near shops and restaurants. Would definitely recommend.

Submitted by Debra S on Apr 11, 2025 through Airbnb

5.0

we loved our experience! it was perfect!

We have returned to Destin for a 4th year as a family and returned to the same property because it was a perfect fit for our family and seamless end-to-end! :)

Submitted by Lindsay S on Apr 01, 2025

5.0

i will definitely be using this company again!

They were great from start to finish!!

Submitted by Ariel T on Mar 17, 2025 through Airbnb

5.0

the house was great, comfortable and relaxing.

The neighborhood was clean and well taken care of. The pools were clean and enjoyable. We had a great time!

Submitted by Rebecca F on Jul 31, 2024

5.0

beautiful home

We really enjoyed our vacation ! Beautiful and clean home . We loved it !

Submitted by Christina G on Jul 22, 2024 through Airbnb

5.0

love this place ! will definitely return!

The property had everything we needed . Very satisfied. My family was very comfortable and we enjoyed our stay .

Submitted by Christina G on Jul 20, 2024

5.0

great place

Great place to enjoy holiday. Walkable to the beach, peaceful surroundings, clean and new house, responsive property manager. Will come again.

Submitted by Xinyue H on May 29, 2024 through Airbnb

5.0

clean and nice stay

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!

Submitted by Michelle D on May 26, 2024 through VRBO

5.0

fabulous!!

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.

Submitted by Cora L. on Apr 11, 2024 through VRBO

5.0

the cottage was nice.

Submitted on Feb 24, 2024 through destinvacation.com

5.0

wonderful home

This rental in Emerald Shores is very nice. The location is close to the heated pool and an easy walk to Dollar General for miscellaneous items. The owner and management company are very responsive to requests and made my 28 day stay a pleasure. Emerald Shores is a wonderful gated community and is a comfortable walk to the private gated entrance to Miramar Beach. Great stay!

Submitted by Larry R. on Feb 19, 2024

Location

Jul 11-15, 2026
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