Description

Emerald Waters 404 is an attractive two bedroom top floor Destin vacation rental located in an exclusive low occupancy condominium. The name of this complex describes the "emerald waters" of the glistening gulf, which are very close by. In fact you may view them first hand from the breezy balcony of this charming vacation rental since it has vista views from it's premium locale. Besides the glorious gulf in the near distance you may look down upon the watery oasis below that's lushly landscaped with palm trees, magnolias and other tropical plants. It is centered on a refreshing lagoon shaped sparkling swimming pool surrounded by a stone paver patio for sunning. There is also a bubbling hot tub for soothing relaxation and some outdoor grills.

As soon as you enter the main open living area you are greeted by the gulf views since they are framed by a set of sliding glass doors. A plush couch and love seat face this scenery along with a flatscreen TV. The square dining table nearby has a chic beach-washed look with four matching chairs. Two additional raised stools face the open kitchen that has a granite bar where appetizers and cocktails may be easily served.

The Primary Bedroom is tastefully decorated in soft natural earth tones with a wooden sleigh king size bed that faces a wall mounted TV. It also has a full private bath en suite and three windows that allow you to view glimpses of the gulf even from the comfort of your own bed. The Guest Bedroom has an ornate metal-framed queen size bed and access to another full bathroom off the hallway.

Besides being close to the beautiful beach this fantastic location is halfway between two popular gulf front restaurants, Pompano Joe's and The Whale's Tail. They are each a short distance away and you can even enjoy taking a leisurely stroll right down the beach to either one of them. Championship golf and tennis is available nearby at Seascape. World class discount shopping is minutes away by car at Silver Sands which is the nation's largest designer outlet as well as upscale retail shops on Grand Boulevard. Another close destination for family fun is in nearby Sandestin at the Village of Baytowne Wharf, which offers an abundance of restaurants, lively bars, specialty boutiques, free musical concerts, fun family amusements and seasonal festivities with fireworks.

Fourth Floor:

All One Level: Living Room with Queen Sleeper Sofa and Balcony Access, King Primary Bedroom with Tub/Shower Combo, Queen Bedroom with Shared Tub/Shower Combo, Laundry.

Amenities
  • Amenity Icon Community Grill/BBQ
  • Amenity Icon Community Hot Tub
  • Amenity Icon Community Pool
  • Amenity Icon Elevator
  • Amenity Icon Gulf View
  • Amenity Icon Internet
  • Amenity Icon Laundry
  • Amenity Icon Monthly Winter Rental
  • Amenity Icon No Pets Allowed
  • Amenity Icon Parking Spaces: 2
  • Amenity Icon Walk to Beach: 0-1 Minute
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Bedding
All One Level:
King
King
Queen
Queen
Queen Sleeper Sofa
Queen Sleeper Sofa
Total: Queen, King, Queen Sleeper Sofa
Reviews
Rating 5
Flawless from start to finish
We had a great stay! The condo was perfect for our vacation. We loved the proximity to the beach and the views from the balcony! The unit was clean and had everything we needed. Ocean Reef was quick to respond to questions prior to our trip. We had a great stay, we’d love to come back!
Katie W from Charlotte, NC - Stayed October 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review of Emerald Waters 404! We’re delighted you enjoyed the clean, well-equipped condo, beautiful balcony views, and easy access to the beach. It’s great to know our team helped make your stay smooth from start to finish. Ocean Reef Resorts would love to welcome you back to the beach soon!
Ocean Reef Resorts staff
Rating 5
Absolutely Perfect in Every Way
I booked this condo without knowing much about the area since it was my first time visiting, and I relied solely on the description. I’m so glad I did because it truly exceeded my expectations! The location is amazing — the neighborhood is very walkable and full of life, with people out jogging, walking, and enjoying the outdoors at all times of the day, which made it feel both safe and welcoming. The highlight, of course, is the beach. It’s just across the street, only about a five-minute walk, and the private entrance made it feel extra special and convenient. Having such easy access to the beach added so much to the experience, whether it was going for a morning walk or catching the sunset in the evening. Overall, this stay went above and beyond what I imagined. Between the lively atmosphere, the unbeatable location, and the ease of getting around, I can definitely say I’d love to come back again in the future.
Ivan E from Tucson, AZ - Stayed September 2025
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review of Emerald Waters 404. We’re thrilled your first visit to the area exceeded expectations and that you enjoyed the walkable neighborhood, welcoming atmosphere, and the convenience of the private beach access just steps away. We’d be delighted to welcome you back to the beach with Ocean Reef Resorts for another great stay.
Ocean Reef Resorts staff
Rating 5
Its a beautiful place !
Great place ! Nice view ! Loved it
Angel F from Atlanta, GA - Stayed August 2025
Thank you for your kind review of Emerald Waters 404. We’re so glad you enjoyed the view and had a great stay. We’d love to welcome you back to the beach with Ocean Reef Resorts.
Ocean Reef Resorts staff
Rating 5
We had an excellent stay and have no suggestions — everything was perfect
Our stay was absolutely incredible! The place was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The location was perfect - just a short walk to the beautiful beach. We had an amazing time. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation!
Kostya V from Lincoln, NE - Stayed August 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review of Emerald Waters 404. We’re delighted to know you found the condo clean, comfortable, and perfectly located just a short walk from the beach. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to welcome you back to the beach with Ocean Reef Resorts.
Ocean Reef Resorts staff
Rating 5
Everything was great
Beautiful place! Will visit again! Easy instructions to follow from beginning to end. We enjoyed the stay!
Denisse G from Milwaukee, WI - Stayed June 2025
Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay at Emerald Waters 404. It’s great to know the check-in process was smooth and that the property made a lasting impression. We appreciate you choosing Ocean Reef Resorts and look forward to welcoming you back!
Ocean Reef Resorts staff
Rating 5
Thank you for a memorable and amazing vacation
Our stay was perfect! The condo was very clean and had everything we needed. We were happy when we were notified that we could check-in early and get our vacation started. We will definitely be back.
Bryan A from Joplin, MO - Stayed June 2025
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience at Emerald Waters 404. It’s always our goal at Ocean Reef Resorts to make every stay easy and enjoyable from start to finish. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Ocean Reef Resorts staff
Rating 5
Will stay again!
Wonderful condo in a perfect location. Beach is directly across the street, restaurants nearby, this is a reminder for me to keep to stay again!
David & Christy R from Nashville, TN - Stayed May 2025
Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the condo and its perfect location—being just steps from the beach and close to great dining really does make for an ideal getaway. We’d love to host you again at Emerald Waters 404 with Ocean Reef Resorts!
Ocean Reef Resorts staff
Rating 5
We have been coming to Destin for years for vacation.
We have booked our condo numerous times through Ocean Reef and the service is awesome!
Stacey B from Tennille GA - Stayed July 2023
Rating 5
Great place!
Fantastic property right across street from beach!
Karen H from Columbia MO - Stayed August 2022
Rating 5
Quick and Affordable
My wife and I decided to take a VERY last minute vacation. Searched on the app and within minutes I found this wonderful stay that was surprisingly very affordable being that it was peak season. Definitely going to to be booking again. Most likely that being our new tradition for our new family
Trevor H from Erath LA - Stayed June 2022
Rating 5
Too good to be true
This stay was amazing, I stayed for about a week , check in was efficient, they even extended the courtesy of allowing me to check in early , “ but because the cleaning staff finished cleaning early “ which is why that was available, which made it so nice for me …. Everything was clean and as stated in the description… I made a maintenance call about the windows not locking and they came in a hurry to take care of the issue with ease and did not interrupt my stay at all , what a great place , and by this review, I know the owner knows I’ll be contacting again for another stay, thank you so much for actually having a clean property, so many other properties fall short of this !!!!
Chris B from Fairhope AL - Stayed May 2022
Rating 5
It was the perfect getaway! The accommodations were excellent! We can’t wait to go back!
Smooth as Silk! Trouble Free!!
Stormy M from Franklin TN - Stayed May 2022
Rating 5
Would definitely stay here again!
We were in town in March for a wedding and the location was perfect for our needs. Very clean property, beds were comfortable, plenty of pillows. Communication was fantastic. We would definitely recommend and would stay here again. The complex is small, so more intimate and it is a quieter complex, which was fine for us. The pool was heated, which was a nice feature for our 8yr old.
Destinee M from Dacula GA - Stayed March 2022
Rating 5
We had a great time
The beach was a convenient close walk, this part of the beach had a shallow sand bar close to shore and made it especially fun for my three year old. You do have to cross a two lane road that was pretty busy, but drivers were always polite and let us cross. The condo is laid out very nice, with a stocked kitchen with plenty of plates and silverware to just fill the dishwasher during our stay, not having to wash dishes several times. Everything to do with the reservation making to check out was extremely easy and clear; with update texts along the way that kept things clear and simple. The pool was clean with pool floats to enjoy. The washer and dryer were extremely convenient. This was a fun and comfortable stay that I would do again at this location. My Air Force soldier got a weekend pass and thoroughly enjoyed his little break in this relaxing nice condo!
Aimee S from North Little Rock AR - Stayed September 2021
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FAQs

We welcome all of your questions! Most property-specific details can be answered in the AMENITIES tab, for example, "Is beach service included?", "Is there a community pool?" and "How far is the beach?". Additional answers may be found in our Rental Policies.

Still have unanswered questions? We invite you to ask below. Our vacation specialists look forward to providing you with a detailed response to help you find the best place by the beach!

What is the cancellation policy for this booking?
Carmel P - Posted: 01/14/2022

Answer:

You can view all of our vacation rental policies here.  Feel free to give us a call to discuss specific questions you may have.

Are pets allowed?
Jen S - Posted: 03/03/2022

Answer:

We love our dogs here at Ocean Reef, however - Emerald Waters is a non-pet-friendly complex for HOA regulations.  If you are unable to board your pup, you may want to consider one of these Pet Friendly Rentals.

Are sheets/bedding provided?
Grace D - Posted: 03/08/2022

Answer:

We provide linens and sheets for the beds, bath towels, and washcloths.  You will want to bring your own beach towels, as we do not provide them. See you soon!

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