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Emerald Dunes

Emerald Dunes Destin is a beachfront, 6-story condominium with gated beach access in the heart of the Crystal Beach Neighborhood.

Choose from either two- or three-bedroom luxury condominiums. Each with its own private balcony overlooking the beach and Gulf of Mexico, these premier vacation rentals are individually owned and include many personal touches. Each unit has a whirlpool spa tub in the king suite, a fully-equipped kitchen as well a washer and dryer, among other conveniences.

With only 27-units, Emerald Dunes offers an intimate setting with more privacy than larger resorts. In addition, Emerald Dunes is a TOBACCO FREE property, making it great for families with children seeking a smoke-free Destin beach vacation. Guests enjoy access to Emerald Dunes community pool (heated seasonally) and outdoor hot tub along with a private beach walkover and complimentary seasonal beach service. The community gas grills are ideal for cooking outdoors after a day at the beach.

Centrally located in Crystal Beach, Emerald Dunes convenient location provides easy access to popular restaurants as well as Destin Commons, an open-air lifestyle center with popular national retailers, casual restaurants, bowling and AMC Commons 14 Movie Theater. In addition, popular local restaurants, including Camille’s Restaurant and Café, BeachWalk Café, and Crab Trap, which offer fresh Gulf seafood and popular local and coastal dishes, are located with a few miles. Crystal Beach Coffee Co. across the street is the perfect place to start the day with a fresh brew to complement the view.

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Guest Reviews

5 of 5 average


the property was clean, spacious, and well appointed.

Simon M

5.0

It actually felt larger than the pictures made it appear. Perfect vacation rental for a large family looking to enjoy time together at the beach.

Submitted on Nov 14, 2024


Newman-Dailey Response:

Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay in Destin. We look forward to hosting you with Newman-Dailey in the future!

wonderful location and the condo is so spacious!

Sara M

5.0

Worked great for our larger group. Had everything we needed and wanted!

Submitted on Oct 31, 2024

vacation paradise

Brenda G

5.0

Had a wonderful time staying at this condo, Such a beautiful location.

Submitted on Oct 7, 2024 through VRBO


Newman-Dailey Response:

Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay in Destin. We look forward to hosting you with Newman-Dailey in the future!

great location and beach access.

Sharon E

5.0

Fully stocked with kitchen utensils. Appliances worked well. Very comfortable for our family of 6 plus two toddlers Every one had their own space. Would definitely recommend.

Submitted on Sep 21, 2024 through VRBO


Newman-Dailey Response:

Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay in Destin. We look forward to hosting you with Newman-Dailey in the future!

definitely i would come back

Minh N

5.0

Submitted on Sep 2, 2024 through Airbnb


Newman-Dailey Response:

Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay in Destin. We look forward to hosting you with Newman-Dailey in the future!

highly recommend!

Bushra N

5.0

Great place to stay.

Submitted on Sep 2, 2024 through Airbnb


Newman-Dailey Response:

Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay in Destin. We look forward to hosting you with Newman-Dailey in the future!

great stay!

Vanessa S.

5.0

Everything was fantastic, very clean and spacious place, the truth is that my whole family and I were delighted

Submitted on Jul 28, 2024

loved our condo

Karla B

5.0

Thank you for a great stay. We were a family of 10 and had plenty of room. We were not crowded. Easy and close access to the beach. We decided to extend our stay another day and was allowed.

Submitted on Jul 3, 2024 through VRBO

we have already discussed returning next year!

Amanda W

5.0

My family and I loved staying in this unit! We have already discussed returning next year! The place was very clean, there were a few spots/ stains on the linens in the first bedroom but other than that, the unit was spotless. The drains in the showers drained a little slow but were not problematic. The beach view was absolutely amazing. This was in such a peaceful location. We are very pleased with our stay here!

Submitted on Jun 21, 2024 through Airbnb


Newman-Dailey Response:

Thanks for your feedback. Newman-Dailey and our owners always want to improve. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the location and appreciate you letting us know of the linen stains and the shower drains. We always encourage our guests to let us know of their concerns so we can make your stay the best possible . We look forward to welcoming you back to the beach for your next vacation with Newman-Dailey.

loved our stay

Ryan W

5.0

Beautiful view of the beach. Very close to lots of things. Really enjoyed the stay at this place.

Submitted on Jun 17, 2024 through Airbnb


Newman-Dailey Response:

Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay in Destin. We look forward to hosting you with Newman-Dailey in the future!

had a very good time and enjoyed our stay there very much

Jim S

5.0

Overall we enjoyed the condo very much for our group of 7 family members, including 2 children of 7 & 10 years old. Condo was very spacious, kitchen was extremely well stocked, seating and beds were comfortable, and good access to the beach. We definitely would consider staying there again if we had that large of a group with us, as it was also a good location. We have vacationed in Destin many times over the past 30-40 years and definitely one of the nicer places we have ever stayed. A very spacious and upscale feel to the condo, plenty of seating areas for our group of 7 and excellent access to the beach. The kitchen was very nice and extremely well stocked, views of the beach were excellent and the beds and bathrooms were very comfortable. Good location and easy to access, plenty or restaurants and activities nearby.

Submitted on Jun 10, 2024

we had a wonderful family vacation at emerald dunes on crystal beach!

Andrea S

5.0

We will definitely return and would love to stay at this location and property again! It could not have been better!

Submitted on Jun 4, 2024 through Airbnb

perfect experience

Kerry N

5.0

Our second time in Destin and we absolutely will come back and stay at this location and unit. The building was extremely well kept. The community grills were spotless. Landscaping perfect. The unit is beach front and easy to walk right out to the beach. The condo is updated top to bottom and in excellent condition. The management company was easy to communicate with and extremely responsive. Really just a perfect experience. We also loved Camille’s restaurant right across the street.

Submitted on May 20, 2024 through Airbnb


Newman-Dailey Response:

We're so glad you enjoyed your Vacation at Emerald Dunes. We look forward to hosting you on your next Destin Vacation with Newman-Dailey!

great stay!

Steve S.

5.0

Amazing property with great views and tons of space.

Submitted on May 8, 2024

we had a wonderful time!

JoLinda B.

5.0

This VRBO was perfectly set up for our group of 9 ages 11-16 for kids and 4 adults. The location was great. The condo it beautiful and well taken care off. The kitchen could use a cookie sheet and a cutting board though and I do wish they provided salt and pepper and maybe some olive oil in the welcome packet.

Submitted on Apr 4, 2024 through VRBO


Newman-Dailey Response:

Thank you so much for your feedback. We will do an inventory of kitchen items and add what is needed. As a professionally licensed vacation rental company, we follow the guidelines set by the Health Department and we are not permitted to leave any food products in the property. We hope to welcome you back to the beach for your next vacation.

will be back!

guest

5.0

Absolutely wonderful stay! We will be back!

Submitted on Jan 6, 2024 through destinvacation.com

true beach vacation

Melissa R

5.0

The location is beautiful, right on the white sandy beach! The kitchen is well stocked, with complimentary dish soap and detergent. The 3rd room is rather small, but good to sleep in. Check in and check out was easy. Remember the trash receptacle is outside the gate (we could not find it at first).

Submitted on Nov 5, 2023 through Airbnb

good unit

Anonymous

4.0

First the good, unit was clean and directly on the beach. Location was fantastic! What could have made it great would be extra blankets. There are no extra linens in the unit. As someone who is ALWAYS cold, extra blankets are a must. I normally bring my own and this time I forgot. There were no blankets for the pull-out couch only sheets. Would stay again, just bring my own blankets.

Submitted on Nov 3, 2023 through destinvacation.com


Newman-Dailey Response:

Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful stay at our vacation rental and enjoyed its cleanliness and fantastic beachfront location. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. We're sorry to hear that you found the absence of extra blankets in the unit to be a bit inconvenient. Please note that in the future, you can always request additional blankets at the time of booking, and we'll be more than happy to provide them before your arrival to ensure your stay is even more comfortable. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next stay, and we'll make sure to have those extra blankets ready for you. Feel free to reach out to us anytime if you have any special requests or requirements to enhance your stay. We value your feedback and strive to make each visit as enjoyable as possible. Thank you for choosing Newman-Dailey, and we look forward to hosting you again soon!

awesome property

Anonymous

5.0

Beautiful top floor condo. Views are amazing. Well stocked with all we needed for cooking. Clean

Submitted on Sep 2, 2023 through VRBO

absolutely beautiful!!

Lori R.

5.0

My family and I had a great vacation and will definitely be back again. The location and beach were perfect.

Submitted on Aug 19, 2023 through Airbnb

location, location, location!!

5.0

Our family has stayed at Emerald Dunes before and prefer this location to many other areas of Destin. Emerald Dunes 601 was by far the nicest of any condo or house we have rented. Perfectly located to take advantage of morning sunrises and evening sunsets, this condo - on the beach - had all the space and amenities we could have asked for. Our family of 10 had plenty of space to roam, and access to the pool and the private beach made the trip perfect for our grandchildren. A wonderful experience! Camille's across the street is an added bonus.

Submitted on Jul 28, 2023 through destinvacation.com

great views!

Sandy C

5.0

Took our son and his friends for spring break. The layout worked great. The loft upstairs allowed them to watch what they wanted on tv while we watched downstairs. Very spacious. It was not cramped at all.

Submitted on Apr 6, 2023 through VRBO

great location

Nicole G

4.0

The property was very clean, location was great as well as the views! The only complaints would be that there were no spices, only one trash bag and no shampoo or conditioner. These items should be standard in a vacation rental. I would also recommend for all rentals to include a full length mirror. Otherwise, the place was great. Would rent again.

Submitted on Apr 3, 2023 through Vrbo


Newman-Dailey Response:

We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. As a professionally licensed vacation rental company, we follow the guidelines set by the Health Department and we are not permitted to leave any food products in the property. We provide an initial setup of paper towels, toilet paper, and trash liners to get your vacation off to a good start. However, if you are staying for a longer trip or anticipate that you will need more than what we provide, we recommend either picking some up in town or packing additional supplies for your trip. We hope to welcome you back to the beach for your next vacation.

5 out of 5 stars

Jason

5.0

Submitted on Nov 21, 2022

crystal beach

Dianne C

5.0

Loved the private beach till 5:00 Nice to not have a crowd all around

Submitted on Nov 15, 2022 through VRBO

amazing time

Kevin K

5.0

We had a full week here with our whole family! Plenty of room and loved how close the beach was to us! Will def be back.

Submitted on Oct 15, 2022 through VRBO

best vacation

LaQuitta D. P

5.0

We have been to Destin several times and we've always stayed in some really nice places but this particular condo was the most amazing one by far. Location was excellent, condo was emaculant, decor was beautiful. Check-in and checkout was so simple. This is the only place I want to stay when I visit.

Submitted on Sep 15, 2022 through VRBO

family vacation

Angela J

5.0

The property is exactly like the pictures but to be inside this condo is everything. We rented this for our first family trip to Destin and I am very pleased with the location, view, and amenities the condo provides. I highly recommend and will use for another visit.

Submitted on Aug 21, 2022 through VRBO

great stay

Anonymous

5.0

Easy process and great location

Submitted on Aug 17, 2022 through VRBO

family vacation

Adrian C

5.0

We had a great time

Submitted on Aug 13, 2022 through VRBO

stunning!

Kari D

5.0

Very clean, beautiful home! Will be getting this property again in the future!

Submitted on Jul 31, 2022 through VRBO

summer vacation

Maria L

5.0

Go every year to Destin and we had a lot of fun thank you for your hospitality

Submitted on Jun 30, 2022 through VRBO

can’t ask for more!

Naveen

5.0

This is a very well maintained, located and furnished condo. Exactly as shown in the pictures. The view from the master bedroom is so pleasing. A minutes walk from the beach with private access, no crowd. Will stay here again. The sit out could be bigger though.

Submitted on Jun 26, 2022

just what you need!

Naveen B

5.0

Excellent condo and has everything that is shown. The property is very well maintained and got enough privacy. Private access to the beach reduces the crowd. Everyone from our party has enjoyed the place!

Submitted on Jun 20, 2022 through VRBO

unbeatable view!

Folami

5.0

This lovely four bedroom penthouse on the beach was everything my family needed! This condo is spacious and could easily accommodate 12 to 14 people. he layout is perfect and the view is breathtaking. We will definitely be back!

Submitted on Jun 10, 2022

great place!

Susan A

4.0

Everything was pretty much great except the pillows! They were really bad in all bedrooms—huge and way too thick to sleep on. That would be the only thing I would change. Loved that it was gated and inside and outside was well maintained. Loved being in the 3rd floor in a small complex. We would definitely stay again!

Submitted on Oct 22, 2021 through VRBO

5 out of 5 stars

Deena

5.0

Submitted on Aug 10, 2021

great place!

Dustin P

5.0

This condo was very clean and in a great location. The building does not have a lot of units so the private beach area is not crowded. Would recommend if you’re looking for a great condo on the beach.

Submitted on Aug 3, 2021 through VRBO

extra night at emerald dunes

Cindy A

5.0

We enjoyed our short stay at Emerald Dunes! The condo was very clean and comfortable.

Submitted on Jul 25, 2021 through VRBO

just awesome location

Pranav S

5.0

Property was clean and the location is awesome. We enjoyed our 3 days of stay.

Submitted on Jul 5, 2021 through Vrbo

amazing location

Anjelica

5.0

Amazing location, building is very well kept, grills outside are an added bonus for anyone who likes to cook near the beach or pool! Would definitely recommend and stay here again!! Thanks for such an easy check-in and out! Plus the ease of parking and beach chairs! Wow. Great time great place.

Submitted on Jul 3, 2021 through Airbnb