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Gulf View Condo-Comm Pool-Close 2 Beach & Dining

Condo near Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links in Miramar Beach

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A coastal resort with multiple high-rise buildings, a beachfront, and surrounding greenery.
A spacious kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with wicker chairs and a glass table.
A living room with a red sofa, grey armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a view of the ocean through large sliding doors.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, dining area with wicker chairs, and a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Miramar Beach, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Golf Course At Seascape Resort
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Sands Premium Outlets
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Miramar Beach

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of the condo, you'll find Miramar Beach and Golf Course At Seascape Resort. The Emerald Sanctuary and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Golf Course At Seascape Resort - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Emerald Sanctuary - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Whales Tail - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Surf Hut - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kenny D's - ‬4 min drive

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-Comm Pool-Close 2 Beach & Dining

Empress 703, located across from the beach in the Miramar Beach/Destin area, is a beautiful Gulf view and lake view vacation rental condo that features breathtaking views from all common areas and all three bedrooms. Wake up and enjoy your morning coffee while taking in the beautiful sights of the sugar white sands and summer breeze. Empress amenities include a pool and hot tub overlooking the lake and two grills.


This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom vacation rental condo in Destin, FL sleeps a total of 12. Upon entering the condo, you will find one of the living areas that features an HDTV and its very own private balcony overlooking the lake. The other living area also features an HDTV and a private balcony, but with stunning views of the Gulf. These two separate living areas are great, so adults and children won't have to fight over the TV. One of the living areas also offers a queen-size sleeper sofa. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you will need and features stainless steel appliances. The dining area and breakfast bar can seat up to 8 comfortably. Enjoy your meals at the dining table with beautiful views of the Gulf that the Emerald Coast has to offer.


The master king suite has an HDTV, access to the balcony, and beautiful views of the beach. The master king suite's private bath has a his and hers sink, soaking tub, and walk-in shower. The second bedroom is a suite and offers a queen bed, a twin over twin bunk bed, an HDTV, access to the balcony, beautiful views of the beach, and its own private bathroom. The third bedroom is a guest room with a queen bed, a twin over twin bunk bed, an HDTV, views overlooking the lake, and an attached bathroom. Also, if you need to do a little bit of laundry while on vacation, don't fret, there is a washer and dryer in the unit for your convenience. This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom beach condo sleeps a total of 12.

Bed Sizes:
Master - King
Guest Suite - Queen and Twin Over Twin Bunk
Guest Room - Queen and Twin Over Twin Bunk
Living Area - Queen Sleeper Sofa


*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# 1295896

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • 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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

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
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

3131-268220

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gulf View Condo-Comm Pool-Close 2 Beach & Dining to the airport?

This condo is 22.4 mi (38-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gulf View Condo-Comm Pool-Close 2 Beach & Dining have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Gulf View Condo-Comm Pool-Close 2 Beach & Dining to the beach?

This condo is a short 1-minute walk from Miramar Beach and 6.9 mi (20-min drive) from Destin Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gulf View Condo-Comm Pool-Close 2 Beach & Dining offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gulf View Condo-Comm Pool-Close 2 Beach & Dining?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at Gulf View Condo-Comm Pool-Close 2 Beach & Dining?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gulf View Condo-Comm Pool-Close 2 Beach & Dining?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Gulf View Condo-Comm Pool-Close 2 Beach & Dining have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Gulf View Condo-Comm Pool-Close 2 Beach & Dining have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is Gulf View Condo-Comm Pool-Close 2 Beach & Dining to downtown Miramar Beach?

This condo is 0.7 mi away from Miramar Beach.

Gulf View Condo-Comm Pool-Close 2 Beach & Dining Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Very clean and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip!

It was clean and very nice! Just like description 🏝️
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

linda s.

Year 13 Miramar beach vacation

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: Another fabulous week at Miramar BeachBreathtaking every year, regardless of the weather.See you next year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

linda s.

View was exceptional

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: We loved every minute of our vacation at the empress 703 condo. There were a few things that need to be fixed while we were there and they were handled promptly. All but one that a part had to be ordered and did not come in during our stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Norma L.

Great Condo

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: This condo is in a great location. It is across the street from the beach but nothing is blocking the view. The walk to the beach is not far. It is very clean and we had plenty of room. We loved having the 2 living room areas and the 2 balconies. We plan on staying here again in the future. Glasscasa has great customer service!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

Spacious Condo in Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This 3-bedroom condo in The Empress was super spacious and so reasonably priced. It has two large living rooms which was great since we had the two toddlers with us. The large kitchen table accommodated all eight of us to eat at the same table at the same time. Two large balconies were nice, one overlooks the beach and the other overlooks the pool and amazing lake. The location of the condo was perfect for accessibility to stores, shopping and restaurants. We love Miramar Beach in the Destin area. I would certainly rent this condo and in this complex again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Review of empress 703

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Everything was pretty good. Was given the wrong access code to get invehicle entrance. Didn't get the correct one til late second day. Coffee pot didn't work but mgt company delivered one right away. Website said 2 chairs and umbrella including dead in rental. Was told they should be in the condo they weren't but they delivered next morning but the wording made it sound like the ones on the beach. Kinda chintzy for such an upscale condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

kari r.

Beautiful time away

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 had such a great time with friends! The property was clean. The view was outstandingly gorgeous.. the sunrises and sunsets were just breathtaking and every night and morning were so different and unique. The outdoor patio lights did not work at night- which was disappointing. We put in new light bulbs, but they didn't come on. We spent a lot of hours out on that patio! also- the kids wanted to watch some dvds- but the dvd player in both living rooms was jammed/ broken. they ended up having to watch in the bedrooms. There was plenty of room for us on the beach (I realize it was off season) to set up our own umbrellas and chairs so we didn't have to rent. We were slightly frustrated when we arrived that we coulnd't get in right at 4- you have to wait until the housekeepers are done- so anytime between 4 and 6 they let you in. Our fault for not understanding quite right! But after driving all day it was hard to wait and get back in the car until we got the text. The staff was a little rough around the edges dealing with that misunderstanding, but I can't blame them! We didn't want to leave and wish we could have extended our stay. The two living room spaces were lovely, and we used the back deck to put all the beach gear so it didn't dirty the house. Overall we had a wonderful time- and hope to come back to this unit!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Carrie W.

Unit needs some work

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. 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: We had a great week overall in Destin and enjoyed Empress property as a whole. However, unit 703 needs some serious works. The unit requires a deep cleaning (air vents had mildew and furniture was very dirty), the kitchen was very ill equipped (unit sleeps 12 plates for 10 and only a handful of bowls), the vacuum doesn’t work either.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

Beautiful place to stay!

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: This is a perfect location across the street from the beach. Very clean rooms and nice pool on the lake side. We had a great time with the family.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Empress 703

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: Perfect location to the beach and lots of things close by for teenagers to walk to. We had a few, minor issues but Glass Casa was immediately on it to have them fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nicole G.

Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fun
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sonya F.

Forbes Family Vacation

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: Great unit for our family, especially with the grandchild and an additional den area. Location is perfect and the views are great. My only request would be new mattresses on all full-sized beds or at lrast memory foam mattress toppers. The current mattresses are extremely hard and did not provide good night's rest
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karla P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Miramar beach

Great location, easy beach access, limited parking during high season. Great space in condo, loved the kitchen amenities. Beach umbrellas all broken, one dirty comforter in master bedroom but enough other blankets to make do. Loved the washer and dryer, bathrooms, balconies, and desperate living spaces. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Amazing 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: Beautiful views and the location was great! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Felicia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Condo

When we arrived, we were greeted with wonderful customer service. The condo was very clean & spacious. The views were amazing. We will definitely rent this place again!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

tracey l.

A Great Place To Spend Time With My Family

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: We had a great stay at the Empress Resort. The condo was beautiful. They had most everything that we needed. There is plenty of space for everyone. Having two living rooms was something that is hard to find. I've never seen such large balconies in condos. There was one oceanfront and one overlooking the lake. When at the condo; I spent much of my time on the balcony overlooking the lake. It was so peaceful. The elevator was right outside of our door and was shared with only one other condo on our floor. You can't get better than that. I only have a couple of negative opinions about the place. I knew that there was a road between the condos and the beach. What I didn't realize was how busy the road was. There is constant traffic and is very noisy when sitting on the balcony with the ocean view. I was also disappointed that they couldn't let us purchase an extra parking pass. With us traveling so far; we had to drive three vehicles and had to park one on the street all week. The parking lot was about half full the whole time we were there. When loading our vehicle to get ready to drive home; I ran in to a very rude worker. I had put my luggage cart in the wrong place and he came running out the door hollering at me. I tried to apologize but he continued to want to argue. Wasn't a very good way to end a stay at a beautiful condo. We are used to always staying close to the Harbor in Destin. We chose this property because of the size and price. We were all disappointed with the area and congestion. There were no seashells to be found. Next year we will look for something closer to Holiday Isle.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C. C.

Paradise Awaiting

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 spent 7 days in this condo and had everything we needed! It was clean, comfortable, and the staff was very helpful. Rooms are spacious, and comfortable with lots of closet space.. Balconies are all large with excellent views from all. Access to parking, pool, and beach excellent! I will definitely be back and recommend this to all my friends!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Empress 703

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: We had a great time!!! These condos are fabulous! If I could add one thing it would be an umbrella on the beach. WE usually rent one but all the one directly in front of us were all reserved for Seascape guests.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lisa K.

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Good rental. We’ve stayed at several condos at the Empress over the years. We like the higher levels bc of view of bay and ocean. We will be back. Destin Palms was great to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melanie I.

Florida 2018

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 absolutely beautiful! The views were breath taking. The unit had everything we needed. Having a washer/dryer was very convenient with children! We had a great time during our stay. We will be back for sure!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great vacation!!!

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 stay at The Empress at Miramar beach was one of the best best vacation we have ever had.. the staff was great and the condo was beautiful .. we will be returning to this area very soon !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

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