Title: Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=21702989&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool Lakefront condo with water park, steps from Miramar Beach ## Photo gallery for Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool ![Beach nearby - Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool (Miramar Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21703000/21702989/bfe1f5db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool (Miramar Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21703000/21702989/944c3275.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool (Miramar Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21703000/21702989/1c993e88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool (Miramar Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21703000/21702989/25744c14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, video library, stereo - Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool (Miramar Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21703000/21702989/25adfe58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on the 6th floor of The Empress Unit 601, experience Gulf and lake views that will leave you in awe. Savor luxurious furnishings, granite countertops, a full wet bar with beautiful wine glasses and unwind by the pool or hot tub overlooking the lake. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire condo 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool The Empress Unit 601 embodies all that it implies: luxurious furnishings, spectacular accessories, and balconies with sweeping Gulf and lake views. Empress amenities include a pool and hot tub overlooking the lake and two grilling stations. This vacation rental condo is 2600 sq ft of breathtaking elegance. This unit is truly one of the largest, most beautiful condos in Destin. This amazing three-bedroom, three-bathroom, 6th-floor unit with a spacious floor plan offers unparalleled views of the Gulf of Mexico, lake, and golf course. The private balcony with full Gulf views is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or experience a romantic sunset. This open floor plan condo is tiled with luxurious travertine throughout the foyer, living room, bathrooms, and kitchen. There is a full wet bar in the living room, complete with beautiful wine, martini, beer, and margarita glasses for your enjoyment. There is a sound system throughout the unit, including speakers on the balcony! The high-end dining table seats 8-10 comfortably. The kitchen and bathrooms have just been renovated with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, including a double oven and French door refrigerator, vessel sinks, a heated Jacuzzi, and a rainfall shower-head! This beautiful vacation rental condo offers two gorgeous master bedrooms with king beds - each with its own private spa bath and balcony overlooking the Gulf. A third bedroom has two double beds and a huge window with a stunning view of the lake. An additional sleeper sofa is located in the living room. Large tiled balconies facing both the front and rear with ample comfortable seating, provide a place for sunbathing, reading, dining, or just enjoying the view. In the living room, you will find a TV with an HD converter, iPod docking cables, movies, and board games. This condo is perfect for a family vacation and provides all the comforts of home right on the Gulf of Mexico. Bed Sizes: Master - King Master 2 - King Third - 2 Doubles Living Room - Sofa Sleeper \*Please Note: HOA Only Allows Two Parking Passes/Spots Per Reservation. Additional Vehicles Will Need To Park In Public Parking, Outside the Empress Property. No golf carts allowed. \*\*\*Minimum 25+ Age Requirement. No Pets Allowed.\*\*\* \*Please note the HOA requires 7-night increment stays year-round, and peak seasons may require Saturday-to-Saturday stays. \*We also offer monthly rates for stays during our winter season. Please inquire if interested. VRBO# 291393 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a lake ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74530000/74527300/74527296/8101ea6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Majestic Sun 1201A - Top Floor! 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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 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. ### Property is also known as 3131-268219 ## About the area Located in Miramar Beach, this condo is on a lake. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours. [Visit our Miramar Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miramar-Beach.dx6034995) [View more Condo rentals in Miramar Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miramar-Beach-Condos.d6034995-aaCondos.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C30.37635%2C-86.37006&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WPgZCzKVdwmt0348D82EvNbZ_yc=) Miramar Beach, FL ### What's nearby - ![Miramar Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6906/74f5f3bb-3650-4bab-b53e-5776e04c4d30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Miramar Beach 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Golf Course At Seascape Resort featuring golf and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621560505596/1bd63ce5-3ad5-4c7b-a95a-b9f99f3ce3fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Golf Course At Seascape Resort 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Silver Sands Premium Outlets which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127779/3f632f7f-789c-4d6d-b105-72e3e79fd1b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Silver Sands Premium Outlets 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Destin Yarn Shop 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - The Emerald Sanctuary 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles ### Getting around - Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) 38 min drive ### Restaurants - Whataburger 3 min drive - Pompano Joe's 20 min walk - Circle K 3 min drive - Whales Tail 4 min walk - Circle K 7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool? ### What time is check-in at Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool? ### What time is check-out at Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool? ### Where is Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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) 10 - Excellent 54 8 - Good 19 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.2 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki M., Homer, LA 1 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great condo! Easily accessible…great location overlooking the beach…spacious and comfortable. We stay generally 2 times a year in the same unit!! ##### Vicki M. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer E., Paducah, KY 10 Oct 2023 #### Excellent location, Great Condo Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent location just across the street from the beach...great views from the balcony. Condo was clean, spacious, and the beds were comfy. Would definitely rent with Glass Casa again! ##### Jennifer E. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah H. 8 Aug 2023 #### Excellent except Fridge Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was great and the property owners were excellent with responding in a timely manner. The only problem was the fridge. The doors don't close good and the ice machine or water dispenser did not work. Seems like a minor issue but even hotels give you free ice. So if I paid that much I would expect everything to be working - especially a fridge in that kind of heat. A solution might be to have a community ice machine or something. We needed ice for coolers, etc. ##### Sarah H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashli M. 28 Oct 2024 #### Stunning! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely loved our stay! The pictures do not deceive you. Clean and spacious. ##### Ashli M. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcus S. 11 Oct 2024 #### Amazing! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic! ##### Marcus S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patsy N. 15 Jul 2024 #### Have stayed here 3 times, love it. Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful place, very roomy and comfortable. ##### Patsy N. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### A guest from Erie, PA 27 Mar 2024 #### 601 Empress Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very positive ##### A guest from Erie, PA ### 8/10 Good #### Babs G. 14 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Location and views were spectacular! Would stay here again! Couple of things lacking in the kitchen: cookie sheet and sharp knives ##### Babs G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimmy O. 15 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The best place we’ve ever stayed My family had the best vacation ever this year! It was roomy, beautiful, perfect views, and clean! We did not to leave! ##### Kimmy O. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 25 Mar 2011 #### Spring Break 2011 From Hoover, Alabama This condo was beautifully decorated and fully equipped for all your vacation needs. The front balcony is very spacious overlooking the beach and ocean. We also enjoyed having the back balcony overlooking the lake for a more private setting. I would highly recommend this condo to anyone and will definitely stay there again. The Empress is a well kept secret and an incredible vacation destination. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheryl H. 22 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vaca 2023 Great condo. Just as listed. ##### Sheryl H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy W. 5 Jul 2022 #### Beautiful! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This location is outstanding!! Goregous! ##### Amy W. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patsy N. 29 Jun 2022 #### beautiful Condo Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Absolutely love this condo. 2nd year in a row to stay min it, will probably stay again next year. ##### Patsy N. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patsy N. 14 Jun 2021 #### Wonderful Condo Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was amazing, The only thing to complain about are no cooking pans, skillets, This place is absoulutly gorgeous and very well maintained. will be staying there again. ##### Patsy N. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terri K., Tomball, Texas USA 20 Feb 2011 #### Christmas and New Years family vacation. This condo was the best yet, by far! The square footage was wonderful for the entire family. We love stayed on Old Scenic 98 and the views on both balconies cannot be beat. Great attention to details with this place from decor to being well stocked with all things needed. Great communication with the owner and Kathy the real estate agent. Thank you to you and your family for sharing your beautiful Destin home. ##### Terri K. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherri B. 18 Sept 2017 #### Girls Trip 2017 Empress 601 Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our second year to visit Empress 601 for girls trip to the Destin area! We absolutely love staying here! It's a perfect set-up for groups or families. And it's BEAUTIFUL! ##### Sherri B. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Apphia W., Atlanta, USA 9 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Condo The pictures online didn't do any justice. The view was amazing. It was peaceful and central to where we needed to go. There were some snags, but they did fix them, which is what mattered. I would overall recommend the condo. ##### Apphia W. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### rodney m. 10 Jun 2023 #### empress 601 Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: overall, good. The ac did not work good for the bedrooms. the common areas were very clean ##### rodney m. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa B. 9 Jan 2023 #### Paradise Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were blessed to be able to stay about 6 weeks in this condo. The view was amazing, sitting in the living area it looked like outside your balcony was the ocean. Absolutely beautiful decor, everything we needed for our stay. Glass Casa was wonderful, we look forward to booking again. ##### Teresa B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Emily R. 14 Jul 2019 #### Empress 601 Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall we had a good trip, on our previous vacations to Destin we’ve stayed places that had private beach access not public and that’s really the only negative thing about this rental. The condo is very nice and clean. We had no issues at all during our stay. ##### Emily R. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie R. 11 Apr 2016 #### Awesome location and view! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful condo and view, furniture dirty in main family room. Condo bathrooms and kitchen clean. My grandson legs and feet tops got dirty crawling around on tile floors. Looks clean but not clean. Location great! Need to update accessories and drapes, outdated. ##### Julie R. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2016 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### Vicki G., Inlet Beach 20 Aug 2019 #### Love the Empress! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful unit has everything you need! Destin Palms Vacations is a class act, really good! We have stayed at the Empress for years, was surprised the carpet is really bad in this unit has "tons" of huge stains from spills, needs to be replaced, especially in this price point! Air conditioning is terrible in the master bedroom, when you walk into the room there is a huge difference, we left the curtains closed the entire stay and still terribly warm, the rest of the condo seemed fine. ##### Vicki G. ### 6/10 Okay #### Derek V., Saint Marys 11 Jun 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Location vrs Aesthetics The view, location and beach access are 5 Stars! The wear and tear abuse of the unit is obvious upon entry and annoying by the time you leave. The baseboards and leading edges are dingy in color, marked and chipped paint throughout with some trim loose and falling apart. Door handles are all loose and falling off. Some blinds and blind cords don’t work or function correctly. Window tint is winkled and bubbly. Whirlpool faucet and handles loose and wobbly. The TVs are older than the first edition Keurig coffee machine. AC works great in every room except the master bedroom, it doesn’t work at all. All agreed the mattresses could be updated. Balcony patio furniture has seen its days. ##### Derek V. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee C. 17 Jul 2018 #### Beautiful Decor, Excellent Location and Views!!! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Honestly, this place is as advertised - beautiful decor, excellent location and views, excellent parking, carts and an elevator to help you load and unload your luggage. Staff was attentive. Kitchen had lots of storage, the fridge was large with a working ice maker, stove worked fine and the dishwasher was super quiet. The fan was a nice touch and was used often as temps along with the humidity reached over 100 a few days. The only thing I would say was negative was the master bedroom mattress needs to be replaced. Once that's done, I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone! If we make the trek to Destin again, this will be the place we stay. As an FYI, we had 5 adults and one baby staying the week - plenty of room! Another FYI - if you stay here and turn the TV in the living room on and get the grey bars on the side, simply hit the '\*' button on the Dish remote until it gets the correct aspect to show - took us a few days to figure this one out... ##### Lee C. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### Ron F. 28 Oct 2017 #### Beautiful Place, Beautiful View, But Condo Not Stocked Adequately Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was beautiful and the condo was beautiful. Really nice furniture and decor, great internet and the master bed slept like a dream, but that's where the good ended. For a large place that accommodates up to 13, we were allowed 12 towels, which went fast. Doing laundry every day isn't my idea of a great vacation. Also, the kitchen utensils were really lacking for a place of this caliber. Make sure you bring your own, well, everything. If not, you're going to be shopping for toilet paper, paper towels, dish detergent, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, garbage bags,etc. on your first day there. The washer and dryer were older and the dryer took 3 cycles to dry beach towels. The laundry room in general smells like sewer, especially in the evening. As another renter stated, the master bedroom a/c wasn't working so we were dealing with that the 1st night and a mobile a/c sitting in the floor, venting out a window the entire stay. For a place this elegant, there needs to be some improvements. ##### Ron F. 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