Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool
Apartment in Miramar Beach, FL
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this apartment rental
The Empress Unit 601 embodies all that it implies: luxurious furnishings, spectacular accessories, 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, heated Jacuzzi, and 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.
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, heated Jacuzzi, and 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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Family friendly
Map of Miramar Beach, FL
££££
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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
10.0 / 10.0
Easily accessible…great location overlooking the beach…spacious and comfortable. We stay generally 2 times a year in the same unit!!
10.0 / 10.0
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!
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
Great condo. Just as listed.
8.0 / 10.0
Pros: My family couldn’t say enough good about this space. Finding space for nine is no easy task, but this spacious condo was perfect. The views from both balconies are beautiful. The kitchen is stocked with nearly everything you could need to cook meals for your family. The building itself is clean, modern, and convenient to access the beach and local businesses.
Cons: We arrived at the complex 30 minutes prior to the 4:00 check in time. When we pulled in, we found it to be a gated complex that requires a code. I called the rental company to get the code so we could wait in the parking lot for our check in time & they lady refused to give it to us & said we’d get the info we needed when it was the 4:00 check in time. Fortunately, someone at the complex gave us a code to get into the parking lot so we had somewhere to wait. (The complex manager, Al, was FANTASTIC.) After a short time in the condo, we found a coffee maker with no pot & the floors were very dirty. I messaged Glass Casa and someone was in our condo very quickly with a brand new coffee pot & someone to mop the kitchen floor. Despite the cleaning of the kitchen, the carpet & other flooring in the condo is dirty/soiled below the surface & our feet were visibly dirty & black from walking around the condo. The flooring needs a good, deep cleaning, both carpet and tile.
All things aside, this is an incredible space & we will absolutely book it again when we come back with the whole family!
6.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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
10.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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!
10.0 / 10.0
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.
8.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
Our Stay at Empress
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:
Great condo! Large enough for everyone to have their space. We enjoyed a great week in a great location.
10.0 / 10.0
WS
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:
Great
8.0 / 10.0
Miramar Beach Condo
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:
Overall, we were happy with our stay at this condo. We have stayed at this property before and the location is excellent. We were happy with the condo. The only complaint is the bedroom right off of the kitchen does not get cool at night. Other than that, we enjoyed the condo.
10.0 / 10.0
Paradise Stay
The property was absolutely beautiful. It fulfilled all our needs and necessities. We will definitely stay at this property again if we return to Destin.
Thank you for making it an incredible stay.
8.0 / 10.0
Week of home
We was located in a great geographic location. Ocean is absolutely gorgeous. The two balconies one facing the lake and other facing the Gulf was a great feature that is usually hard to come by. Can't wait till next visit.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful
We went with another family so in total there were 10 of us (6 kids). This place was perfect. Each set of adults were able to have their own master suite and it seemed like when the kids were in their room we couldn’t even hear them arguing haha. Sitting on the balcony was our favorite thing to do. Being right on the beach was definitely a plus but we also took advantage of the pool which was nice when the waves were too large for the little ones but we still wanted to swim.
The A/C wasn’t working in one of the rooms but when I brought it up the maintenance man set up a temporary A/C within just a few hours. Even though it didn’t look very pretty, it did the job and the room stayed cool the rest of the week.
We were hoping to be able to do an early check in. By the time we got the approval to check in it was 3:30 so we didn’t get to actually check in until 4, our original check in time.
My only suggestions for the property management would be to check consistency between the app I was told to download and the papers in the condo. There were a few things different.
We had a great stay and would definitely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
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.
5.0 / 10.0
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:The place was beautiful and had the best view. It was perfect for our family of 8. We will definitely being staying here again when we return to Destin.
10.0 / 10.0
Empress
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:
The place was beautiful and had the best view. It was perfect for our family of 8. We will definitely being staying here again when we return to Destin.
4.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:The property manager was very unhelpful.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:The decor was beautiful. The home was very clean. Beautiful views. The shower was clogged up and I called over 10 times all calls were ignored. We had to shower with dirty water up to our ankles.
8.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
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:
The decor was beautiful. The home was very clean. Beautiful views. The shower was clogged up and I called over 10 times all calls were ignored. We had to shower with dirty water up to our ankles.
10.0 / 10.0
Love this 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:
We loved the location. We normally stay at the near by place, however, this year we needed more space. We will stay here next year.
The only issue we had was that one of the master room's a/c wasn't cooling. I called maintenance the day we arrived and the next day he brought over a portable a/ c unit for us to us. Hopefully, they fix the a/c problem before next year.
The only issue we had was that one of the master room's a/c wasn't cooling. I called maintenance the day we arrived and the next day he brought over a portable a/ c unit for us to us. Hopefully, they fix the a/c problem before next year.
10.0 / 10.0
A wonderful family 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:
My family had a wonderful time in this beautiful condo right on the beach!
10.0 / 10.0
Spacious luxury condo with great amenities
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:
My wife and I had a great two months stay. The condo was clean and well-maintained. The location was perfect for our needs. The management provided good customer service. The sunsets from our spacious balcony were wonderful. We would recommend this wonderful condo to anyone who wants to experience a great vacation in Miramar Beach.
10.0 / 10.0
Family 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:
Very nice unit. Great views. Clean. Wish they had better beach chairs.
8.0 / 10.0
Nice unit -- just needs a couple of things
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,large unit that needs attention. There were a few small issues that we're addressed very quickly, and a couple of larger ones that really need attention, one cosmetic and one functional. The carpet in the second living room (which is being used as a dining room in this unit) is a total mess. There is a large tear that is unraveling with thick threads of yarn hanging loose. Second, there is no separate icemaker and the one in the fridge works very, very slow. No one wants to be continually out of ice on vacation. This is with average use; we didn't make frozen drinks or fill coolers. Often at dinner, we'd fill two or three glasses and the dispenser would be empty. We had to buy ice twice just for normal use.
We enjoyed our visit, but wouldn't knowingly choose a unit with ripped carpet and a bad icemaker. I hope these items are repaired, because this is a gorgeous unit in many ways.
We enjoyed our visit, but wouldn't knowingly choose a unit with ripped carpet and a bad icemaker. I hope these items are repaired, because this is a gorgeous unit in many ways.
4.0 / 10.0
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.
6.0 / 10.0
Great place but should hire new cleaning service
The property was perfect. The location was great and it was big enough for 10 people. The only complaint I have is how dirty it was. The floor didn’t seem like it was clean at all. We couldn’t walk anywhere on the floor carpet included with out our feet turning black. The bathrooms weren’t cleaned well at all. There seemed to be black mold in the 2nd master bath and all of the drains wouldn’t barely drain. I think maybe the company should hire a different cleaning company. They did offer to come in and clean the floor again, but I didn’t want people in there after we had just unloaded everything and had 4 kids running around. It really should have been done correctly the first time especially since we weren’t able to check in until 5:20 Other then the cleanliness issue the property was great! Perfect view, perfect location!
8.0 / 10.0
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.
10.0 / 10.0
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!
8.0 / 10.0
Very Nice Property
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:
Property was as nice as expected. Clean and very well maintained. There was a problem with the air conditioning for a short period of time at the beginning of our stay. The management team informed us of the situation prior to our arrival and had a portable AC unit installed in one of the rooms which worked nicely. There is only one issue I had with our stay, and yes it is a minor issue but nonetheless it should be addressed. If we are spending $300 + per night for our 9 night stay, could you please have either a DVR in the main room or at least a basic satellite upgrade to be able to watch Netflix. I would have given it 5 stars if it werent for the fact I had to watch commercials.
10.0 / 10.0
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...
10.0 / 10.0
Satisfied
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 love staying here we feel it’s quite and peaceful
8.0 / 10.0
6th year at empress 601
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
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:
Wonderful experience. Love condo but could use a few updates. New Bedding, Pillows, etc. New washer and dryer.. Also needs a deep cleaning and a new cleaning service. We will be back.
4.0 / 10.0
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:The condo was terrific! beautiful, clean, spacious. 2 very minor problems taken care of quickly by customer service. Would definitely recommend to anyone. We really enjoyed the pool & beautiful beach. Liked Surf Hut, Pampano Joes & Carrabas. Weather was not great.
8.0 / 10.0
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:
The condo was terrific! beautiful, clean, spacious. 2 very minor problems taken care of quickly by customer service. Would definitely recommend to anyone. We really enjoyed the pool & beautiful beach. Liked Surf Hut, Pampano Joes & Carrabas. Weather was not great.
5.0 / 10.0
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 unit was spacious for 2 families and we loved the huge balcony. We had an issue with the washer but the management company had it resolved within 1/2 hour! Would definitely stay here again and would use Destin Palms. We had a great vacation and the condo was the perfect place!
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Miramar Beach?
The average price for a rental in Miramar Beach is £222 per night. This rental is £86 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool. Enjoy the water!
Is Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Gulf View Condo-Short Walk 2 Beach-Lakefront Pool?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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