Destin, FL, United States

Serendipity

⛱️ Have you been longing to take a Beach Vacation? Pack your bags and head to SERENDIPITY! Located in the heart of beautiful Miramar Beach along Florida’s renowned Emerald Coast, this top-rated vacation home offers an incredible location just steps away from our private beach and the breathtaking turquoise waters of the Gulf. If you enjoy relaxing in the sun or simply taking a stroll along the beach, SERENDIPITY is the place for you - Welcome to Paradise!

10 guests
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms

Good to know

This beautifully furnished private home is ideally situated just around the corner from one of the two community pools, making it easy to enjoy a refreshing swim at your leisure. With an incredible location just steps away from our private beach, you'll enjoy sunbathing, swimming, and relaxing by the breathtaking turquoise waters of the Gulf. BONUS...Our Private Beach boasts a dedicated beach attendant; beach chair & umbrella rentals; a full-service snack bar pavilion with restrooms and picnic tables; and a food and beverage menu at the snack bar. (Pavilion and Beach service runs March through October) * * * About SERENDIPITY * * * LIVING AREAS (2): Relax in the comfortable first-floor living area and enjoy our 75" HD LCD SMART TV with soundbar! Enjoy all your favorite streaming services or catch your favorite shows on our High Def Cable Box, with DVR. Or...head upstairs and enjoy the den/loft area which has a 40" LCD TV with high definition channels (this living area also has a comfortable sleeper sofa) KITCHEN/DINING AREA: As you enter our home, you will be greeted with a spacious, newly remodeled kitchen and adjacent dining area. The kitchen has been fully-stocked with all your favorite cooking tools and small appliances. Don't see what you need? Let us know and we'll send it over! The dining area is separated from the kitchen by a counter with stools, creating the perfect space to hang out with friends and family. Whether it's meal time or game night, this area will be well-used by your group! WHERE YOU'LL SLEEP: This home's sprawling layout includes a first floor King suite with a private patio. Upstairs you'll find two additional KING Bedrooms and a sleeper sofa in the loft area. On the first floor we keep two comfortable rollaway twin beds with bedding - perfect for a couple extra guests. (Max Occ 8-10 guests) All bedrooms have ceiling fans, comfortable bedding, and Smart TVs, creating the perfect private retreat! Note: We do not have a pack-and-play or crib on site. We can recommend a local company if you wish to rent one during your stay. (2) KING Ensuite Bedrooms (One on each floor) (1) KING Bedroom (2nd floor) (1) QUEEN Sleeper Sofa (located in the upstairs den/loft area) (2) Oversized TWIN rollaway cots ENJOY THE OUTDOORS Head outside during your stay and enjoy our two furnished porches on the lower level, with a complimentary grill. Or relax in the morning on either of our 2 upper balconies. All outdoor areas are furnished with comfortable seating. WAIT THERE'S MORE... The 2nd floor laundry room has a full size washer and dryer, iron/board, and a starter supply of detergent pods. On the porch you'll find a complimentary beach wagon to use for your day at the beach or the pool. * * * About EMERALD SHORES * * * Serendipity is located in the sought-after Emerald Shores gated resort community. This top-rated community is situated between Hwy 98 and Scenic 98 in the Destin/Miramar Beach area. With entry gates on both ends, you'll have easy access to explore the neighboring areas along the Emerald Coast. Resort Amenities are always included with your stay: * PRIVATE BEACH Take a short 5 minute stroll to our gated PRIVATE BEACH or hop on the complimentary beach tram (mid-May through mid-Aug) for a quick ride. * PRIVATE BEACH PAVILION Our beach pavilion includes a full-service snack bar offering food and beverage items for a quick bite to eat. The pavilion also has locked restrooms, rinse showers, picnic tables, and plenty of space to park your bikes or beach wagon. * BEACH SERVICE Check in with our DEDICATED beach attendant to reserve beach chairs and umbrellas (provided by La Dolce Vita). * BEACH TRAM SERVICE From mid-May to early-August, Emerald Shores offers a daily tram service that runs throughout the community. This service is free to our guests and stops at the sports court, both pools, and the entrance to our private beach. * SPORTS COURT Feeling competitive? Enjoy a game of pickleball, tennis or basketball on our community sports court located at the north end of the community. FUN FACT: Emerald Shores is the ONLY community on Scenic 98 with a private beach, a private pavilion with snack bar and restrooms, AND a dedicated beach attendant! (During high seasons, our snack bar, picnic tables, and private restrooms make our pavilion a true HIDDEN GEM!) We invite you to come see why so many vacationers visit this area year after year! * * * * * SEASONAL WRISTBAND POLICY: Upon your arrival, you will need to obtain wrist bands from the Emerald Shores Beach Pavilion in order to access the resort amenities, including the private beach. There is a $30 cost per stay that covers everyone in your group. Instructions on how to obtain your wrist bands will be provided after your reservation is made.

House Rules

WELCOME TO SERENDIPITY - Upon submitting your reservation request, we'll send you a link to our Guest Portal where you can complete our Rental Agreement. The RA must be completed within 7 days of booking in order to confirm your reservation request. In our Guest Portal you will also see an option to purchase trip insurance. We'll also send you a link to our Guest Guidebook which offers loads of recommendations as well as our House Manual.

Other Details to Note

NOTE: Minimum age to rent our property is 25 years old. We're sorry but we no longer make exceptions. SEASONAL WRISTBAND POLICY: During peak seasons, guests are required to purchase and wear wristbands when using the Emerald Shores private beach and resort amenities. Upon your arrival, stop by the beach pavilion to register and obtain your wristbands There is a $30 cost per stay that covers everyone in your group. IMPORTANT: Once your booking request has been received, we'll request an email address from you to send a copy of your Rental Agreement. All Rental Agreements must be completed, signed, and returned within 7 days in order to complete and confirm your reservation.

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Pool Private or Shared
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Pool Private or Shared
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Beach essentials Beach towels, umbrella, beach blanket, snorkeling gear
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Beach access
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
  • Resort access

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage

Family

  • Board games

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Hot Water

Entertainment

  • Books

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Gym Free, in the building or nearby
  • Paid parking off premises

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

Accessibility and Availability

Neighborhood

EMERALD SHORES is a gated community of 95 Caribbean-Style, privately-owned homes. The community has two entrances - One on the north side off Hwy 98 and a second on the south side off Scenic 98. Having two entrances provides ease and flexibility when exploring the area and nearby attractions. There are two community swimming pools, one of which is heated during the cooler seasons. Serendipity is right around the corner from the main pool. And the north pool is only 4 houses away from our doorstep. There is also a tennis and basketball court on the north side of the community. Throughout Emerald Shores, you will see well-maintained sidewalks, shaded benches, bike racks, and pet waste stations. Emerald Shores offers a complimentary shuttle that runs from mid-May to mid-August. Hop on the shuttle as it travels through the community and hop off when you reach your destination. (Beach entrance, Pool, Tennis Court, or maybe a friends house!) The gated private beach offers a full-service beach pavilion with snack bar, restrooms, rinse showers, picnic tables, and plenty of room to park your bikes or beach wagon.

Guest Access

One week prior to your arrival, I will send you an email with your door code, gate code, and some tips to help your arrival go smoothly

Reviews

Lindsey
July 2025 · Airbnb
Loved the space! It was very clean, well stocked, plenty of room, and a great neighborhood. Never stayed at a place with such a well stocked kitchen. Beach chairs, an umbrella, and wagon were at the property. Helps save car space not needing to pack those items. The walk to the beach was not bad, at all. Enjoyed the two pools! We loved being able to walk to Dollar General for any forgotten items! Darlene was an extremely proactive and responsive host! If there was one thing I could change, it would just be the private beach area. The chair rental company places all their items right along the shoreline. So unless you rent from them then you are not able to sit on the water. It made it difficult when having younger children. You could make a longer walk pasted the private beach to gain water front but that isn’t always enjoyable.
Melissa
June 2025 · Airbnb
We loved our stay at Miramar Beach! The private beach access (5 minute walk) makes this such an ideal place to stay. The neighborhood is beautiful and has great amenities. The home was even more spacious than we expected, and worked out perfectly for our 5 adults and 5 children. There was a small hiccup at the beginning of our stay and Darlene was more than accommodating. Parents of littles: -There are no bath tubs -The Sun shines strong & beautifully in all bedrooms at about 5:40 AM (June) 😅 if your kids rise with the sun like mine I would highly recommend bringing a slumber pod or some type of blackout curtain To no fault of Darlene: We were only able to use the shuttle 1/5 days that we stayed. Shoutout to a young man named Tanner for being very accessible and driving us multiple times the day he was working the shuttle. The rest of the week they were no where to be found. Overall, a great place to stay! We are already planning our next trip back!
Malka
December 2024 · Airbnb
The home was super comfortable for our family of 7 with ample space for sleeping and relaxing . There was lots of towels for the pool. Darlene was extremely responsive and accommodated a slightly late check out to give us a little more time in the morning. The neighborhood was peaceful and the beach access was great! We will come back!

Find us

Our house provides driveway parking for up to 2 vehicles (including a golf cart). No street parking is available but we have an overflow lot around the corner (first come/first serve). The Emerald Shores community provides a complimentary community shuttle between mid-May and mid-Aug. The shuttle runs seven days a week, between 9am and 4pm. Whether you're going to the pool or to the beach, this service is included with your stay! TRAVEL TIP: For a quick trip to the store, there is a Dollar General within walking distance. Walk out the north entrance and go right, then follow the short sidewalk along Hwy 98. Close enough to send your teenager!

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