When you stay at this vacation home in Miramar Beach, you'll be near the beach, a 1-minute drive from Miramar Beach and 7 minutes from Destin Beaches. .This vacation home is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Destin Harbor Boardwalk.
Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
Getting around
Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
Real Thai Fusion - 2 min drive
Crab Trap Destin - 4 min drive
Whales Tail - 4 min drive
Circle K - 4 min drive
Culver's - 2 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
BIG HOUSE PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS!
Welcome to Belize at Emerald Shores (formally known as Emerald Breeze)
If you are looking for a Destin home that offers you incredible space and is perfect for a large family vacation, our 5 bedroom, 3 bath vacation rental that sleeps up to 14 is just the spot for you and your family! You’ll also find many attractive features in our spacious beach residence: Community allows only 2 cars for parking.
-Carefree check in so that you go right to this home (except during Spring Break) -Approximately 2312 square feet of living space -Large 2nd floor covered balcony -Living room is open to the kitchen and dining area and offers queen sleeper sofa -Fully equipped Kitchen including blender, coffeemaker, toaster and more! -Master Bedroom is located on the 1st floor has KING bed -Master Bath on the 1st floor -2nd bedroom is upstairs and has a King bed -The 2nd bath is located upstairs and the shower and the commode are separated from the toilet and vanity so you don't tie them up unnecessarily -3rd bedroom is upstairs and has a QUEEN bed -The 3rd bath is located upstairs and the shower and the commode are separated from the toilet and vanity so you don't tie them up unnecessarily -4th bedroom is upstairs and has a QUEEN bed.. -5th bedroom has 2 BUNK beds with twin over full each.
-There is a washer and dryer located in the home
This home includes a credit based on the duration of your stay for additional amenities offered by VayKGear such as bikes, paddleboards, games and chairs. You will receive a notification after you confirm your reservation with additional details.
If you are looking for the beach home that is perfect for entertaining your entire family, BELIZE AT EMERALD SHORES is just the place to enjoy a truly memorable beach vacation.
Guests will need to pay $30 per group for their pool bands provided by the Beach Attendant.
You must be at least 25 years of age to rent this property. During Spring Break , the minimum acceptable ratio is one (1) person 25 years of age for every two (2) persons under 25 years of age.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Massage
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
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Towels provided
Entertainment
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Porch/lanai
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Things to do
Tennis
Water park
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming 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)
General
Unit size: 2,313 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Big House Private Beach Access
BIG House Private Beach Access! Open 2/8 15!
BIG House Private Beach Access! Miramar Beach
BIG House Private Beach Access! Open 4/11 18!
BIG House Private Beach Access! Open 9/14 21!
BIG House Private Beach Access! Private vacation home
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BIG HOUSE PRIVATE BEACH ACCESS! Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 58 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 58 reviews
8 - Good
13
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 58 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 58 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 58 reviews
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Laura F., Stryker, OH
7 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay, convenient to the beach Ang nice pools.
Laura F.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tara L.
14 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Tara L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Daniel C.
9 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
The place was great! Only issue was the parking but we really enjoyed our stay!
Daniel C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rob M.
4 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Vacation- Thank You Much!!
We have stayed in the Emerald Shores neighborhood for many years, and this was the first time in this home. Tucked away in the corner, the house was perfect for our needs. One issue with the HVAC on a Sunday night, and the Management Team was all over it within minutes. Great communication and superb location make this a great house for a vacation.
Rob M.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristine J.
28 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Vacation
Great location & accommodations! Had a fantastic visit & plan to return next year!
Kristine J.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Ron M.
29 Apr 2025
Beach Trip!!
The cottage is breathtaking! From the arrival through the checkin/checkout processes, all were above average. The only detractors from what otherwise would have been a 5-Star rating are the carpet and the grill gas tank was completely empty. I would be willing to pay a slightly more for gas for the grill. Everything else was very enjoyable. The short walk to the beach and the surrounding area was phenomenal!
Ron M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen A.
20 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for family gathering
Beautiful location, super clean property. It was very comfortable for 8 adults (including 4 senior citizens) and 2 children (3, 5). Easy to walk to the beach with the kids; the beach was fantastic. The kids appreciated the sand toys that were available at the house to take along, too. Well-equipped kitchen that made Thanksgiving food preparation much easier. There was plenty of parking available, and it was quiet and peaceful in the neighborhood during our stay. Very timely communication from property management when we had questions. It would have been helpful to have somewhat clearer directions for arriving at the back gate to the community instead of the front gate which was not accessible with code. We would stay here again without a doubt, really great!
Karen A.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Katie M.
16 Sept 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall Pleased
The house was nice and large. It could have been cleaned a bit better prior to our arrival, but overall it was a great rental for our vacation. The company was very easy to work with and communicated easily!
Katie M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Erica C.
11 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Erica C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Moises G.
11 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Moises G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tina C.
29 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Accommodating
We really liked this property. It has 5 bedrooms with sleeping arrangements that accommodated all 12 of us with age ranges from 13-74 boys and girls. The beds were comfortable. There is only one bedroom on the first floor which we gave to the older couple in our group. However, the bed was very high. They had to get a stool to get in especially with their age and physical issues. We would suggest putting a patio set in the back. We had to move the front chairs to sit in the shady back area while grilling. No furniture at all in the back. The AC worked awesome in this extreme heat. Surprisingly, the 2nd floor stayed very cool. We were not too pleased with the “private” beach. You are almost forced to book rentals to sit close to the water. You can’t set up to the left or right as that is also “private.” We like to use our own chairs and umbrellas. I just wish there weren’t so many rentals set up.
We took advantage of the beach gear credit through VayK Gear. We rented two bikes and corn hole. We didn’t use all of our available credit and still had to pay the delivery fee. It was only $16 out of pocket for the delivery and taxes and the teens enjoyed it so it was worth it.
All in all, the place is great and we have rented houses in Emerald Shores for over 30 years and plan to continue. We would rent this property again if needed.
Tina C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sharon M.
26 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house and safe neighborhood
We enjoyed our stay and liked the beach equipment deal. The worse part was the "private beach" where we couldn't even see the water. There were so many expensive beach rentals set up in front that we were stuck at the back. We only went once, then started driving to better beach areas.
I also had an issue with reaching the number listed to report issues. Overall, we enjoyed our stay there.
Sharon M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Allison Adair T.
19 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house!!!!!
This place was great for a crowd! Upstairs bathrooms designed for efficiency ! Showers are separate from toilets and sinks. Easy walk to beach. Quiet neighborhood, heated pool. Would definitely rent this place again. Management co was polite and helpful.
Allison Adair T.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deborah T., USA
27 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Toney Family
The stay was fantastic and my family enjoyed their stay. The whole house was used and was set up with something for the young and old.
Deborah T.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
tanya j.
26 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
Great house,very clean . Felt safe in the commnity.easy walk & drive to the beach. It had 5 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms , loved that the upstairs bathroom toilets were separate to the toilets! Genius!
I can’t wait to go back next year!!
tanya j.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Vanesa D.
10 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Nice house big enough for our entire family. Only thing i wish was that there would be additional parking area other that pool. Seems like alot of people bring more than the allowed 2 cars and theres no area to park cars.
Vanesa D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer W.
2 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great House!
We had no concerns or problems during our stay. I was a little concerned from previous reviews but everything was great and didn't have to report any issues. We love this neighborhood and have stayed in this area for many years. We will be returning.
Jennifer W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
jaina k.
20 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
The house was a perfect size. The driveway is difficult to get in and out from (we have large vehicles). It was nice to see a gorilla cart was provided to haul our stuff to the beach...and they have a golf cart shuttle service. That was nice because it is a trek to the beach access. There were underwears left in the dryer. The kitchen sink came undone from the counter. We reached out to the after hours number..only could leave a voicemail, then someone sent me text saying no one could come out until the next day. The next morning i reached out to that number...no response..called the other number provided during check in...no answer. I then called the 800# online and had to try each option to finally get someone on the line. She was sweet and immediately got someone to call me. It was fixed a few hours later... to then get a text from the person that texted me the night before to say I think its done. Other than that the place was great and clean. Also, there are no pot holders to take things out of the oven. We will rent again.
jaina k.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Julie M.
8 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation House for Large Family
This was a wonderful house for our extended family of 8. It is just across the street from the heated pool and about a 10 minute walk to the beach. It had great space for meals and spending time together. Great place!
Julie M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
Aaron S.
29 Mar 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Check in was funky. House had some issues
Trouble with key pad numbers and house had some issues.
Aaron S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
6/10 Okay
Melinda C.
27 Nov 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
we moved to another house
we moved to another house because of the lack of cleanliness, and the dw did not work
Melinda C.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Elda B.
8 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and clean
Loved the location and the house. I did read that the dryer didn't real work but we figured out how to get our clothes dry! You have to put about 10 pieces of clothes at one time and only put it on 30min(high heat) and repeat that every 15 min. Because once it gets past the 20 minute mark it stops drying. We didn't have any complaints about anything except maybe that most of the outlets were a bit loose and the water in one of the upstairs bathrooms didn't fill up very fast.other than that it was wonderful!
Elda B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Carolina P.
10 Jul 2022
Good
Very nice place
Carolina P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
6/10 Okay
Sarah K.
22 Jun 2022
Listen to the reviews
We were hesitant about renting this place due to the negative reviews, but we gave it a shot.
We had to buy more toilet paper, and the room with the bunk beds only had 1 outlet to work. We had to fix the garbage disposal because the sink wouldn't drain, the far shower upstairs wouldn't drain, and the dryer wouldn't dry unless on "time dry". instructions were left that you couldn't put the thermostat lower than 70.
Then the instructions on the counter said we had to pay an additional $30 to use the pool and get an armband. That should be included when you spending so much money. We didn't pay it because we didn't see anyone with one on.
Overall the place is big enough if you have a large group. The actual bed situation: king downstairs and bathroom, king upstairs, 2 rooms with queens/full, and 1 room with 2 sets of bunkbeds. 2 bathrooms, the shower and toilets are separate.
It's not a bad walk to beach access, but it is a walk. They provided a cart for beach toys and stuff. However, the beach access is not accessible for someone in a wheelchair. No ramo, just stairs. The unit is basically right across from the pool.
Sarah K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
Jean Z., Columbus
11 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Property
Our stay at 22 Ruby Cove was good. The community the property is located in is very central to everything in Destin. The community pool, beach house, and golf cart tram 9-5 during the day was a bonus. The house was as shown and clean. I didn’t realize the bunk beds were both in one room but this was fine for our group. Cons gate code didn’t work was remedied by a text and Dryer needs replaced doesn’t get hot at all you are basically air drying everything. Best beach Getaways is very hard to contact once you book through Vrbo. They do not reply to emails or vrbo app. Property was great communication was non existent besides check in email and text.