Welcome to Emerald Shores Vacation Homes in Destin, Florida—a charming gated community featuring 95 beautifully designed, resort-style homes. Guests enjoy access to a private beach pavilion equipped with restrooms, outdoor showers, a shaded picnic area, and a cabana bar for added convenience.
The beach itself is professionally managed, offering chair and umbrella rental service along with a variety of rental equipment, making your beach days effortless and relaxing. Within the community, you’ll also find a tennis court, basketball court, and two swimming pools that are seasonally heated.
Whether you’re unwinding in the comfort of your home, lounging by the pool, or taking a short stroll to the beach to experience the Gulf’s sugar-white sand and clear, turquoise waters, Emerald Shores provides the perfect setting for a laid-back coastal getaway.
4-bedroom
3-bathroom
12 guests
Guest Reviews
★★★★★ 5 of 5 average
Great host, love the gated communit!very clean will definitely be back
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay, appreciated the peace of mind our gated community brings, and found the home clean and welcoming.
It means a lot to know you had a great experience, and we're especially happy to hear you'll be back. Thank you for choosing Gibson Beach Rentals—we look forward to welcoming you again for your next beach getaway!
Submitted on Aug 5, 2026
The house was very comfortable, plenty of room for 12 ppl. Short walk to beach. Loved our time here , we had a bachelorette trip (was loud) no issues or complaints
Response from Gibson Beach Rentals, Inc.
Thank you for your review! We're so glad to hear the home was comfortable and spacious for your group and that you enjoyed the convenient beach access.
It sounds like you had a memorable bachelorette getaway, and we're happy everything went smoothly throughout your stay. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another trip in the future!
Submitted on Jun 15, 2026