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1650 sq. ft. Location....Location....Location. This 3 bedroom completely renovated home is a two minute walk to the Gulf. Simply Paradise is location is the second closest home to the beach in Emerald Shores! Easy access to the sugary white sand and emerald crystal clear water of Destin, Florida. Also this home has a huge yard to enjoy which is a true one of a kind amenity. Within two minutes you could be relaxing on the beach or relaxing poolside. The location of Simply Paradise is perfect! We pride ourselves on great customer service as I am a homeowner that manages my own home. I will personally call you after I confirm your booking to discuss your vacation needs:)**We are a family rental property only and do not rent to singles under the age of 25 and/or chaperoned groups, no exceptions. To keep our home at the cleanest level possible we are a NO pet and NO smoking property.
This beach home, Simply Paradise has been completely renovated! Luxury vinyl flooring on the steps and upstairs hallway and bedrooms with NO carpet! Upgraded kitchen with maple cabinetry, granite and stainless appliances including a convection oven! In the open living room we have a 50 inch SMART TV. The living area is appointed with a new sofa and love seat added in 2022 with two additional upholstered chairs help our guests enjoy their stay. Added in 2023 an Amish built custom Murphy bed cabinet in the living room! Simply Paradise has a large open floor plan on the first floor which is great for all guests to relax and enjoy their time together. A spacious gourmet kitchen with ample counter space makes it easy to make snacks or full meals while vacationing. Counter dining for six and a wood carved dining table with 8 chairs. The kitchen has a designer wood tile floor with a wood palm armoire to be used for a pantry while visiting. Our kitchen at Simply Paradise is fully stocked with everything you need to dine in comfortably.
The master bedroom has a KING bed with a NEW mattress and box spring added 2025 with an attached full bath and is located on the first floor also has designer ceramic wood look tile floor with a wood carved KING bed. Included is a 50 inch wall mounted smart TV, DVD, reading chair and large double closets. The full bath on suite has large tub, shower and had been fully upgraded with mahogany finished vanity, granite counter top, back splash, sink, faucet, and designer wood like tile floor. Door opens to a patio that overlooks the expansive yard that is a prime feature of this property. Enjoy your morning coffee overlooking your tropical view!
Also the first floor has full size laundry room for your convenience with complimentary laundry detergent, iron and ironing board, drying rack. A half bath with pedestal sink, faucet, toilet and designer wood porcelain tile floors complete the first floor.
Two additional bedrooms are located on the second floor. Both bedrooms open with doors to a private extra wide balcony overlooking the expansive yard. One bedroom has a beautiful palm tree adorned KING bed, 32 inch flat screen TV, DVD and large closet with a new 3 blade ceiling fan added in 2024. The second room has TWO QUEEN beds also with a 32 inch flat screen TV, DVD and large closet also a new 3 blade ceiling fan added in 2024. We also offer one twin rollaway added in 2022. This room also has a door to access an over sized balcony with patio furniture to relax and enjoy this bonus private space.
A second floor bathroom equips with tub, shower and had been fully upgraded with mahogany finished vanity, granite counter top, back splash, sink, faucet, toilet and beautiful slate porcelain tile floor.
In the second floor hallway a desk, chair and large mirror is a convenient computer station or makeup area that has been added for our guests to enjoy.
Enjoy one of the two first floor porches as well. We have a new long paver driveway that can also be used as extra patio space while vacationing. We have a propane grill(we provide the propane ask for details) for you to use. We have a picnic dining table and front porch patio furniture to sit and relax enjoying your morning coffee or reading a good book! A wagon is provided with two shared beach chairs and beach toys to share with our guests who stay at our beach home located in the closet at the front of the detached garage.
Emerald Shores is the only neighborhood in the Destin area with its own private pavilion on the beach. The pavilion offers bathrooms, rinse showers, picnic tables, sun deck, and beverage bar (offering cold drinks and shaved ice) during summer peak season, plus private deeded beach owned by the subdivision. During summer months Emerald Shores offers a FREE shuttle service to take you to the beach. Since this home is only 200 yards to the beach you will not even need the shuttle because Simply Paradise is on the closest street to the beach! The short walk to get to the beach is easy while using our wagon to transport all your beach items. Beach service (umbrella and chair rental) is available for a fee or you may bring your own.
Come enjoy your vacation at Simply Paradise. Great customer service is very important to us and your happiness is our number one concern. Take a look at our positive reviews we have from guests. Call today to book Simply Paradise for your upcoming vacation! For additional information about our gated community of Emerald Shores and Simply Paradise look us up Emerald Shores By Owner.
As we move forward renting our beach homes we are confident we will maintain our 5 star rating and gain your trust that we are going above and beyond for the safety of everyone.
We have installed UVC lights to our A/C duct to help purify the air circulating our home.
Our husband and wife cleaning team has been working for us for 10 years and maintain the highest of standards for their services.
We have owned our properties in Destin for over 12 years and have grown to love the area and what it has to offer. We feel blessed to be able to share with families like yours to make lasting memories. We appreciate all our guests!
Safe travels and enjoy your stay,
Linda and John
Destin is Simply Paradise!
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Unique Benefits
Simply Paradise is located on the closest street to the beach! Only a 2 minute walk to the "one of a kind" beach pavilion with restrooms, rinse showers, beverage bar, and a place to park the wagon we provide! Located walking distance to the 2 pools located in our gated community (one is heated seasonally) Pickle ball court added in 2025. Ample parking at the home with a new extra long paver driveway.
Huge private yard! A great place to relax and enjoy after a long day at the beach or pool!.
Why Kids Love It
The back yard is a hit with the kids to play kickball or just run around! The easy walk to the beach is great for families with young children. New detached garage closet with wagon, floats, cooler and beach toys to share! We have a cabinet filled with games to share with our guests too! We offer beach toys to share with our guests.
Simply Paradise is located right off the beach road, Old highway 98. The location is great because we are so close to the beach as well as the walking/bike path located along the beach. There is a 7 mile stretch of path that is only steps away from our door! Another great activity for our guests.
Destin is known as the luckiest fishing village so plenty of fishing options ! The sugary white sand and crystal clear water is what makes Destin truly spectacular! Come see it for yourself:).
Easy walk to the beach, walking path and a few restaurants! Kenny D's and Captain Dave's are a stones throw to our door. Also for an added convenience there is a Dollar General right next to our neighborhood that carries anything you may possibly have forgotten at home. Such an easy walk to grab staple items for cooking or toiletries that you may need!.
Destin has so many great restaurants with fresh seafood or even great burgers! Some of our favorites are:
Louisiana Lagniappe
Marina Cafe
Kenny D's
McGuire's Irish Pub
Cafe 30A
WE added 2 twin rollways 2022 and an Amish custom built Murphy bed cabinet, to have out home host 10 maximum guests. 8 can sleep in beds and 2 on the custom Murphy bed. Armoire cabinet for Pantry, Closet in garage with beach items to share, Heater, Swimming pool, Exterior lighting, Smoke detector, Fire extinguisher, Deadbolt lock, Washing Machine, Clothes Dryer, Paper Towels, Basic Soaps, Toilet Paper, Living Room, Baby Gate, Ice Maker, Pantry Items, Dining Area, Child's Highchair, Dining, Stereo, Books, Games, Video Library, Lawn / Garden, Porch / Veranda, Outdoor Furniture, Water Sports Gear.
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| Rate Period | Nightly | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Min Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 05 - Aug 01 2025 | $3,295 | 7 nights | |||
Aug 02 - Sep 19 2025 | $1,995 | 7 nights | |||
Aug 16 2025 - Jan 02 2026 | $1,695 | 7 nights | |||
Jan 06 - Mar 01 2026 | $1,695 | 7 nights | |||
Mar 02 - May 17 2026 | $1,995 | 7 nights |
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House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 9:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
Cancelled bookings before 60 days of arrival will have a $200 fee
Cancelled bookings within 60 days of arrival there is no refund unless you have trip insurance.
We do offer optional trip insurance for 7% of total booking that is offered on our online booking site, Please contact me for specifics
Administrative fee includes cleaning, credit card fees and booking fees
SNOWBIRD Special rate $2800 (4 week stay) January and February months only
Do to our cleaning protocol we are a NO PET AND NO SMOKING PROPERTY
We are an allergy free home with our strict no pet policy
Last updated July 18, 2025
Terry H.Perfect
Had everything we needed. Very clean and well maintained. Just a short walk to the beach. Look forward to next year.
Stayed: October 2024 Submitted: December 18, 2024
Host response
"Happy you enjoyed your stay and location of our home Simply Paradise! We look forward to your return visit in 2025!"
Charlene A.Paradise every day!
Beautiful Destin beaches! We stayed for two weeks in Simply Paradise. Perfect location to the beach. Picture perfect home with everything you could possibly need for a family vacation! We loved all the porches, lovely places to read or have a glass of wine. Owner’s were an absolute pleasure to work with. Wonderful neighborhood! We will be back!
Stayed: April 2024 Submitted: April 02, 2024
Host response
"Our location in Emerald Shores is great since we are the second home closest to the beach. Happy you enjoyed the beautiful beaches and all the outdoor space provided at Simply Paradise! We welcome repeat guests and are glad you enjoyed our home away from home as much as we do!"
Austin L.Great Place!
This home was the beat I ever rented for vacation! Had all the extras - toys for the kids; a wagon to haul kids/stuff to the beach, chairs for the beach, yard games and so much more. The kitchen was very well furnished - had tupperware and lots of seasonings for cooking. Exceptionally clean! Had yard space for the kids to play. Covered patio and porch allowed us to be outside even if the weather was not cooperating. Plenty of room!
Stayed: March 2024 Submitted: April 02, 2024
Host response
"Happy to hear it was the “best I ever rented”! We are thankful our guests appreciate all the extra touches we provide. We have a great cleaning crew that show consistency in keeping our home in great shape and ready for our guests to enjoy! We hope you decide to return in 2025"
Devra C.17 Topaz - Emerald Shores
We arrived at 17 Topax on January 8th. Lovely home!! This house is so close to the beach! I have never rented from someone who was so very responsive to our requests! Linda went way over and above to make our stay at her house more comfortable! We really appreciate her concern for us! This house has the best equipped kitchen I have ever seen! Everything I needed to cook and bake was provided! The beds were great!! I would highly recommend this house as a wonderful place to stay! We will definitely choose this house the next time we come down to Florida! FYI - Linda also owns another bigger house in Emerald Shores should you need more room! Be sure to check these houses out for your next vacation to Florida!!
Stayed: January 2022 Submitted: February 03, 2022
Host response
"We are so happy you found our home and kitchen so perfect for your stay at Simply Paradise! Providing great customer service is my number one concern. I want to be sure all our guest have a wonderful vacation at our homes. We look forward to your return visit!"
Kate K.Amazing house
Perfect house for our family of 5 and perfect location. There were beach toys for the kids and lots of fun board games and puzzles. Pool and beach were both just a few minute walk away and there are lots of shopping and restaurants in the area. We will definitely be back!
Stayed: December 2021 Submitted: January 08, 2022
Host response
"Happy you enjoyed our great location! We try to provide everything our guests need to have great family memories at our homes! We have a 5 bedroom, Secret Paradise that is also located inthe gated community of Emerald Shores if your group is larger next visit. We look forward to your return!"
Christy S.Very good time
We had a very good time,every thing went great.The house was perfect and clean!!!It was our first time to Florida and we want to return!!!
Stayed: August 2020 Submitted: August 31, 2020
Host response
"So happy your first trip to Florida was a great one! We enjoy having repeat guests ."
Heather B.Holiday at the beach
We love this home!! The layout is inviting and has been kept up well. There are 3 bedrooms which is perfect for our family. One bedroom has 2 full beds. It is a nice corner lot with an extra large yard. There is a cut through which makes the stroll to the beach and restaurants nearby shorter. The location is great too! It's residential without being too busy. There are no high-rises nearby, so the beach is quiet and has beautiful views. It is just a quick drive to Destin for shopping. We will definitely be back MANY times!!!
Stayed: November 2019 Submitted: December 08, 2019
Host response
"We are so happy you are making family memories in our beach home Simply Paradise! We appreciate your being a repeat guest and enjoy our upgrades we continue to make to our home! Looking forward to your 2020 visit:)"
We are located on the closest street to the beach in Emerald Shores. It is s short 2 minute walk to the beach! So convenient.
YES! I pride myself on great customer service! I have been a homeowner who rents our 2 properties for 10 years. I have all 5 star reviews online if you look us up on other website. I can be reached via email, cell phone or texting!
YES! Our kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need. We have dishware and bake-ware! We also provide the propane for the grill so if you run out while vacationing if you send me a photo of the propane exchange receipt I will mail you a reimbursement check to your home!
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