"Secret Paradise” is a newly renovated (fall 2024), beautifully decorated 5 bedroom, 3 full and one half bath home located in the upscale gated community of Emerald Shores. This three story beach home is located only 1500 feet from the spectacular white sand and clear breathtaking water of Destin. You can walk to the beach with an easily in 5 minutes!  After visiting you will know why we named our new home “Secret Paradise”

Our home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac between the two private neighborhood pools; a short two minute walk takes you to either pool (one is heated seasonally), pickle ball/tennis court,  and basketball hoop. Emerald Shores is the only neighborhood in the Destin area with its own private beach pavilion on the Gulf with bathrooms, shower, picnic tables, sun deck, private deeded beach owned by the subdivision. During summer months Emerald Shores offers a free shuttle service to take you to the beach or you can enjoy the short 5 minute walk through the tropical neighborhood to get to the beach using our large wagon to bring all your toys and chairs. Beach service offer by LDV (umbrella and chair rental) is available as well.

“Secret Paradise” has been upgraded and professionally decorated. After entering through the leaded glass front doorway you will be welcomed with a large open floor plan to enjoy. The spacious living room has plenty of comfortable seating with 2 sofas and loveseat. Upgraded furnishings including a 55" SMART HDTV, dining area with solid wood table for eight and fully equipped gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances and maple cabinetry with quartz counters with 5 bar stools for countertop dining on our new huge custom island.  Added in 2024 a custom coffee/beverage bar area including quartzite counters and a 150 can capacity beverage refrigerator. A Large corner pantry is an added convenience for storing all your snacks and essetials during your stay. The Kitchen also has a door to the back covered patio with a propane grill to extend outside dining .  We have everything you need to dine in with a fully stocked kitchen including multiple griddles, crock pots, waffle makers, coffee makers, bakeware to name a few. There are NO steps on the first floor and home has three entry ways for easy access.

The spacious first floor master bedroom suite boasts a KING size carved wood poster bed, 52 inch TV with roku, and DVD player. Attached is a beautifully renovated full bath with oversized tile shower. The upgrades include wood vanity, granite counters, new sink, all new faucets, new shower doors and wood look porcelian tile flooring throughtout the bathroom and entire first floor living space. The first floor also has a full laundry room with stainless steel deep sink, iron, ironing board, drying rack, and door to front porch. We also include complimentary laundry detergent. A half bath with a designer vessel sink, granite and wood vanity is conveniently located on the first floor.

Extra wide stairwell with high end CoreTec plank flooring leads to the second floor with three addition bedrooms, porch access, large renovated full bath with double sinks, vanity, granite, tile flooring, and shower doors to the tub with shower combination. One room features KING size bedroom suit, 42 inch smart TV, DVD player, NEW French doors to large covered porch, large closet. Additional bedroom has TWO TWIN beds and a QUEEN murphy bed cabinet (premium memory foam mattrice), 42 inch wall mounted smart TV, room hosts 4 people. Also a bedroom that sleeps four with QUEEN bed, deluxe FULL futon, large closet, and  wall mounted 42 inch smart TV and DVD player finishes this second floor. All bedrooms are very large with plenty of room to enjoy with private closets and dressers to unpack and enjoy your Secret Paradise stay.

Venture up to the third floor for a private tropical suite. KING size carved wood poster bed awaits with new French doors to a private balcony that is great for relaxing and watching the sunset or listening to the gulf breezes. This room features full upgraded bath with new vanity and granite, new custom glass shower door, closet, 42 inch wall mounted smart TV, DVD player and dresser.

We offer free password protected Wi-Fi,  Every room has a Smart TV, DVD players, cable TV. The home has 4 large covered porches for relaxing and enjoying your stay with Adorondak chairs. A propane grill is offered (we provide propane reimbursement if there is a tank exchage needed during your stay) . Also a large wagon and rolling cooler are supplied for your use as well. We have a large closet off the back porch with beach toys and floats to share with our guests! The home features two NEW hot water tanks(2024) and TWO NEW ac units (2021). Home is equipt with UVC lights in ducts to purify the air from the HVAC systems. Every bedroom and living room has NEW ceiling fans(2024). All linens and towels are provided(excluding beach towels). Private driveway for parking 3/4 cars.

Destin has so much to offer everyone. If you are looking for more to do than enjoy the beautiful white sandy beaches and emerald waters there is plenty more to do. Destin is a shoppers dream with Destin Commons (upscale outdoor shopping plaza), Silver Sands Outlet mall (largest designer outlet mall in Florida, over 100+ outlet stores), and Baytown wharf (outdoor boutique shopping with restaurants). All located within 2-3 miles of “Secret Paradise”. Destin is also known as the “World’s luckiest fishing village”. The harbor walk village is located in the fishing harbor of Destin. Home to the Fishing Rodeo this harbor has charter boats and multiple activities for the whole family. Dining out in any of the area restaurants is a great way to spend an afternoon. Walking distance are a few beachside dining options. Sitting beachfront overlooking the beautiful views is a great way to enjoy the moment.

Come see for yourself why Destin has become our “Secret Paradise”!