Title: Casa Esmerelda: Lake Front Luxury Home w/ Private Pool & Golf Cart Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Casa Esmerelda: Lake Front Luxury Home w/ Private Pool & Golf Cart Lakefront holiday home with water park and fitness centre ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103660000/103656300/103656298/dde11608.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103660000/103656300/103656298/6d23c594.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103660000/103656300/103656298/25980495.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103660000/103656300/103656298/9dc18675.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103660000/103656300/103656298/732f00ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Casa Esmerelda: Lake Front Luxury Home w/ Private Pool & Golf Cart, you can look forward to a water park, a firepit and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a gym. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 142976 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Gym - Pool ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Casa Esmerelda: Lake Front Luxury Home w/ Private Pool & Golf Cart The Casa Esmeralda is a luxurious 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom private home that sleeps up to 12 guests. As you enter the house, you will be greeted by the grandeur of the winding staircase, adding a touch of elegance to the coastal charm. The spacious living area is bathed in natural light, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The beach-inspired decor and soothing color palette will instantly make you feel relaxed and at ease. Step outside to your own private oasis. The outdoor space features a sparkling pool to cool off and soak up the sun. The attached spa is perfect for unwinding after a long day of beach activities. The home is located in an upscale, private, gated community called Destiny West. The neighborhood is right across the street from the Crab Trap beach access and restaurant! It has a private pool that is able to be heated in the winter months and also comes with a complimentary 6-passenger golf cart. Get to the beach access in less than 1 minute on the golf cart, or in less than 5 minutes if you walk! Inside the community is a large community pool with restrooms, a tennis and basketball court, a gym, and a hot tub. This home is within 2 miles of several restaurants, a gas station, a large outdoor shopping mall (The Destin Commons), Publix, Walgreens Pharmacy, and much more. Stay a week, save a bundle! A weekly discount applies automatically when you book 7+ nights. VIEW HOME HIGHLIGHTS: Beach Access Approx 2-3 Blocks Private/Community Pool Golf Cart Included At The Home Propane/Gas Grill High-Speed Wifi Quality Bedding and Linens Hot Tub/Spa VIEW MORE HIGHLIGHTS: Complimentary 6-passenger golf cart Private Pool with heating options Pack-n-play Lake views Short distance to the beach Community pool Tennis court Basketball hoop Gym VIEW LAYOUT AND BEDROOM DETAILS: 1ST FLOOR: KITCHEN: This kitchen maximizes functionality with a kitchen island and bar seating for 4. Included are stainless steel Samsung appliances and a 5 burner gas range, double toaster, Keurig, coffeepot, crockpot, griddle, and blender, as well as all the normal utensils and cookware. It is fully stocked and ready to cook for large families. DINING ROOM: A formal dining room table is adjacent to the kitchen and can seat up to 8 guests. Not only can you see the TV from this space, but it also has a front-row view of the backyard and pool. LIVING ROOM: This cozy living room is right next to the dining room and has a full-sized sofa, a loveseat, and 2 accent chairs. Watch your favorite shows on the large 55-inch, 4K flat-screen TV. BEDROOM + BATHROOM #1: It has a queen-sized bed, dresser, 2 nightstands, and a flat-screen TV. It also has its own private bathroom with a walk-in shower. BATHROOM #4: This is an easily accessible bathroom adjacent to the laundry room, including a walk-in shower. LAUNDRY ROOM: Located downstairs is a washer and a dryer. You will find all of the towels stored here. BACKYARD: Your own lake-front oasis awaits you. Enjoy the saltwater pool and spa, or take advantage of the home’s beautiful dock over the lake. 2ND FLOOR: BEDROOM #2: This room is a bunk room that includes a full/full bunk, dresser, and flat-screen TV. This bedroom shares Bathroom #2 with Bedroom #3, accessible from the hallway. BEDROOM #3 + BATHROOM #2: This bedroom has a queen-sized bed, dresser, 2-night stands, and a flat-screen TV. This attached bathroom can also be accessed from the hallway. BEDROOM #4 + BATHROOM #3: This master bedroom has a king-sized bed, dresser, 2 nightstands, accent chairs, and a flat-screen TV. It has a spacious, private bathroom with a walk-in shower and freestanding tub. It is complete with a private balcony that boasts a lake view. ADDITIONAL PROPERTY INFORMATION: AMENITIES: \-Each Home is Supplied with Premium SoJo Amenities: 1 Roll of Toilet Paper per Bathroom, 1 Roll of Paper Towels, 2 Dish Pods, 1 Liquid Dish Soap, 2 Laundry Pods, 2 Trash Bags per Trash Can in the Bathrooms and Kitchen, 1 Pack of Kitchen Wipes. Each Bathroom Has 1 of Each: Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Lotion, Bath Salts, Soap Massage Bar, Makeup Wipe, Hand Soap Bar. \-Things to bring: Laundry Detergent, Extra Toilet Paper and Paper Towels, Shampoo and Body Wash, Extra Trash Bags, Extra Dishwasher Detergent Pods. \-Bath Towels and Bath Linens are Provided. Pool/beach towels are not provided. HOUSE RULES: \-This is a NON-smoking property. \-Weddings and Large Events are NOT permitted in this home. If this policy is violated, Eviction and forfeiture of any money paid and County and HOA fines may occur. \-We do not accept packages at the homes but recommend using the local UPS or USPS. BOOKING POLICIES: \-Student, College and underage groups MUST ALL inquire and get approval before booking. Rates for student groups are subject to change; the price will be determined upon inquiry. \-If a student, college, or underage group is accepted, it will be subject to a $100.00 fully refundable damage deposit per person. \-Check-in Time is 5:00 pm Central Check-out Time is 10:00 am Central \-NO Trailers, Passenger Vans, RVs, Scooters, Boats, or Motorcycles are permitted per HOA rules. \-Deposit + Payments 50% of the total rent is due to secure a home. Final Balance Due: The balance of rent, tax, and damage deposit must be paid 60 days before arrival \-Damage Waiver: $199-$379, covering up to $400-$800 in damage protection. RENTAL ADJUSTMENTS: \-Please See our quote system for exact pricing and availability \-Pool/Spa Heat: $400.00 GOLF CART: \-Free Golf Cart Included with Rental. Some Exclusions may apply. Golf carts are not included for groups under the age of 25 or student groups. PETS: \-This home is pet-friendly, up to 30lb in size, but all pets must be approved and are subject to a pet fee of $150 per pet. Please request approval before booking. PARKING: \-ALL CARS MUST BE IN DRIVEWAY. 4 CARS MAXIMUM. NO Trailers, RVs, Scooters, Boats, or Motorcycles are permitted per HOA rules. CANCELLATIONS: \-Cancellation Policy: Please review the cancellation policy on your booking channel and/or your reservation at the time of booking. This will be the cancellation policy for your reservation. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a lake ### Things to do - Gym - Heated pool - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 2,976 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35190000/35188100/35188099/2cad14d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### GOLF CART, PRIVATE POOL, PET FRIENDLY, VERY CLEAN, CLOSE TO BEACH Crystal Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 152 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=35188099&PinnedHotelID=35188099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27780000/27776600/27776549/5745800d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury 7 BR Across Beach. 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Step off ur deck onto ur private beach! Views every floor! Destin - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 97 reviews £872 includes taxes & fees 10 Nov - 11 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=47033415&PinnedHotelID=47033415&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 12 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.38326%2C-86.41262&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=K_JgkdG6Fs13_jTerv2tWsEXe1g=) Destin, FL #### What's nearby - Miramar Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - James Lee Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Destin Commons - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles - Henderson Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles - Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles #### Getting around - Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive - ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬13 min walk - ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬5 min drive - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive - ‪Sandos Beachside - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Casa Esmerelda: Lake Front Luxury Home w/ Private Pool & Golf Cart have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Casa Esmerelda: Lake Front Luxury Home w/ Private Pool & Golf Cart pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Casa Esmerelda: Lake Front Luxury Home w/ Private Pool & Golf Cart? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Casa Esmerelda: Lake Front Luxury Home w/ Private Pool & Golf Cart? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Casa Esmerelda: Lake Front Luxury Home w/ Private Pool & Golf Cart located? > This family-friendly Destin holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of James Lee Park and Miramar Beach. James Lee Beach and Henderson Beach State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Casa Esmerelda: Lake Front Luxury Home w/ Private Pool & Golf Cart Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 25 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Mirela K. 13 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Vacation We had great time staying in this house. Location was great and we really enjoyed pool and spa. We would definitely come back. ##### Mirela K. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Melissa K. 2 Jun 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location/Pool/Golf Cart Perfect location, golf cart, pool, and beautiful views! House had several issues. Host did their best to address most urgent bathroom issues and response was quick-but we mostly dealt with the rest rather than complaining/taking valuable beach time. The two steps down to living room, curved staircase (varying width of steps), and decor (small rocks on the floor) are not kid friendly. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/69bf565a-169d-495f-a196-fd8f4f3ee717-1748869336475.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Melissa K. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tamara D. 28 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall Break Management was quick to respond to a minor issue we had. Enjoyed our stay. ##### Tamara D. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### debra t. 12 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home Property was beautiful. ##### debra t. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin P. 12 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Great house and great locations! This house was great for our family and the grand parents! The owners were super nice and easy to work with! ##### Justin P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Blair T. 3 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Minimoon trip We came down for our mini-moon and had a wonderful. We really enioyed the house and how convenient it was to the beach!! ##### Blair T. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### laura o. 22 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thank you! We had a great family vacation. Loved the neighborhood ##### laura o. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gail K. 22 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mrs The house was amazing… we all slept comfortably and had plenty of space to spread out… will definitely be back! ##### Gail K. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### annette p. 5 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing experience House and pool were great, and those frogs at night are hilarious! We will definitely be back! ##### annette p. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana C. 13 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Time Loved the location of the property. Close to everything our family needed which gave us more time to spend together. House was beautiful. Owners were easy to communicate with and were very accommodating! We would definitely stay again! ##### Diana C. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa W. 30 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Trip 2023 This was our first time to Destin, 1st VRBO and 1st family vacation with our grandsons. The home and location was perfect for 7 adults and 2 little boys. Sara and Carlos were very accommodating and always responded to us immediately. We loved the lake view, quiet area and short walk to the beach. We can’t wait to return! ##### Lisa W. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa D. 4 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation Beautiful home and great location. We enjoyed having the pool right there and being close to the beach as well. We were happy with all the amenities provided. Kitchen was stocked well for making meals and beds were quite comfortable. Host communicated well and was very responsive. I would highly recommend. This was our first visit to Destin and we hope to return and stay here again! ##### Melissa D. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jay and Amber J. 27 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location If you’re looking to rest and relax, this is the perfect spot. Whether it’s by the pool, relaxing at the dock staring at the lake, or a 5 minute walk to the beach - this location has it all. Sara was so friendly and welcoming & always quick to respond to questions. We rented a golf cart, but it definitely wasn’t necessary as the Crab Trap is right across from the neighborhood entrance. Definitely want to return back to Destin and can’t think of a better place to stay! ##### Jay and Amber J. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James H. 27 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location! First time to Destin and we will be back! The house was wonderful but even better was Sara! So responsive to everything we needed. The house is more spacious than si anticipated. We had 9 people and had plenty of room. Beach is right outside the neighborhood so not much to walk however you may want to drive if your taking a lot of kids suff. Overall we will be back! Perfect house for what we like to do! ##### James H. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa M. 23 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Destin The property was beautiful and very spacious. The company was quick to respond. We had issues with the golf cart. Tires were bald and we blew a tire while driving it. It was fixed quickly but ahould not have waited that long to get fixed. ##### Melissa M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### 3boyscharm M. 31 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house. great location. Great time! This vacation was so nice. The latest reviews had us worried about coming but we had a magnificent time. Yes there is construction next door but you’re at the beach. The view was awesome. House was great. Come with a golf cart. The management company has changed so look for correspondence from Travel Life Vacations. That isn’t stated well in the current listing and cause some concern when I wasn’t hearing from the booking prior to arriving. But they are wonderful and very responsive. We will be back to this house and Destin. There was something for everyone. ##### 3boyscharm M. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 20 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house and location! The communication with host was probably the best I’ve ever experienced! The house was clean and beautiful! The beach is close enough to walk to it. Couple things to know before you go. Hot tub doesn’t get super hot. Only goes to 90 so on a cold day it’s chilly! Also plan to buy toilet paper and possibly dish soap and laundry detergent. There wasn’t much when we arrived so before trip was over we had to get all those items for our use. Overall I would stay here again!! The beds were so so comfortable and I miss them!! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Megan B. 20 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful neighborhood, great location Overall we loved our stay! The neighborhood is great and is within walking distance of the beach, the community pool and Crab Trap. There is construction going on nearby and a new house being built next door. The views from the balcony and dock are still beautiful. We loved the pool and hot tub and used them multiple times a day. There are some rough spots on the pool deck and some sharp screws sticking up on the decking by the fire pit so we wore sandals unless we were in the pool. Our boys loved seeing the lizards and frogs that would visit. The house is spacious and had plenty of room for 5 adults and 2 kids. We did have some maintenance issues with the sliding glass doors and the A/C but the hosts responded promptly and got things fixed. As with all rentals, it could use a deep clean and some cosmetic repair. It’s a great house though and we’d definitely stay again! Thank you Carlos and Sara! ##### Megan B. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Theresa P. 16 Apr 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Spring 2024 We chose this house because of the pictures and the 5-star rating it had. We were disappointed that it did not live up to that expectation and of its price point. I would first like to say that the owners are very attentive. They were very quick to answer any questions I had. One question being if they had chairs for the beach and they quickly responded by asking me how many I needed as to make sure there were enough for us. They were very kind and easy to work with. The amenities of the home are very good, everything worked well and the location is great. As to the house itself, we were immediately disappointed from the moment we pulled up as the pictures of the outside did not look like the pictures that are currently online. Landscaping looks bad with overgrown weeds in the beds in front and in the back yard. The home itself is very worn. The whole house inside and out needs a good cleaning and needs to be repainted. Also, there is a house being built next-door and with the backyard not being private it was awkward to be by the pool until the workers were done for the day. ##### Theresa P. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Casey Ann B. 3 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, location Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Tips for Future Guests First and foremost let me say that the house itself is beautiful and in an amazing location, you really are a 5-10 minute walk from the beach. And as a pleasant surprise we found out upon arrival that the rental comes with a golf cart. We had a wonderful weekend, but there were a few things that we were unaware of and want to post so that future guests are aware. - The check-in time is 5:00 PM, not 4:00 as says in the website, and I was not informed of this until 3 days prior to travel. - There are no beach/pool towels for guests to use so make sure to pack them. - There are no kitchen “staple” items (olive oil and s&p). - We were unable to find directions on how to light the fire pit. - The house next door (to the right) is in the process of being built, and there were construction vehicles parking in our driveway. Also, the crew works on Saturdays and the houses are VERY close to each other, so if you are planning on having a pool party or bbq you may want to have it on Sunday. - We were unable to locate/use the outdoor trash and recycling bins (as required per the checkout instructions). There was 1 trash bin, but it was full of construction debris from next door and no recycling bin. ##### Casey Ann B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Pam 24 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Casa Esmerelda Overall nice place! Few things were not completed before we arrived, which was a little frustrating, but the management company was very timely to get them fixed. Young man apologized that they were not taken care of before we arrived. A few more amenities could be provided for two weeks stay. Some construction going on next door and across the pond, but no fault of rental.Neighborhood is great, very close to the beach, few close by restaurants you can walk too. I would recommend. ##### Pam Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen T. 15 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful House in a Gorgeous Neighborhood The house was beautiful and comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked with everything you need to cook. Pool area was stunning. Bedrooms were comfortable and clean. Loved our stay, will be back! ##### Jen T. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rebekah B. 2 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Florida vacay Overall enjoyed our stay. Golf cart was a terrific addition! Location to beach was great! ##### Rebekah B. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise M. 24 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Casa Esmeralda This house is very spacious so you aren’t on top of each other. There were 9 of us, 3 were kids. The pool is a good size for beach properties and the view of the lake is great! ##### Denise M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### carolina c. 13 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house and location! Came here for a bachelorette trip. We loved the house, it was very spacious, everyone had a bed and bathroom and the kitchen dining room/living room was spacious as well. The kitchen was fully stocked with utensils and pans which was nice. Only thing that I gave a star off for was that we didn't know they were doing construction next to the house. Luckily they were only there the first day we got there. We also wish that there were trash bags easily available to us but we made due with what we had. The hot tub was amazing and the both the pool and hot tub heated up pretty quickly so it was always ready for when we wanted to go in. Overall, we would definitely book this house again. The hosts were super nice and answered right away! ##### carolina c. 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