Townhouse - Rating 5 (13 Reviews)

Gulf Winds East #1- Mira-Marr's Emerald


Bedroom 2 bedrooms
Bathroom 3 full
Guests 8 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed
Flexible Dates Saturday

  • Address: 2800 Scenic Gulf Drive
  • Location: Miramar Beach
  • Type: Townhouse

Description Description
Top Reasons to Book this Lovely Townhome:

* Beach Views!

* Fantastic Value; Wallet-Friendly

* Gated Community Pool (Seasonally Heated)

* Walk Down the Beach to Captain Dave's Restaurant

* 3 Miles to Destin Commons and Silver Sands Outlets

* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

*This property is Not available to adults under age 25. No Exceptions.*

*Per the HOA - there are no pets allowed on the premises*

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*

Snowbird Season runs November thru February. For a quote, select an arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and a departure date (must be the 1st day of a subsequent month). Contact us for alternate date requests and further assistance! All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee.

Just 200 yards from the sugar-white sands of Miramar Beach, Gulf Winds #1 is the perfect beach retreat for couples or small families. This beautifully updated townhome comfortably sleeps 8 guests with a king bed, queen bed, twin-over-twin bunk, and a queen Murphy bed. Both bedrooms are located on the first floor and feature en-suite bathrooms, along with access to a private patio or balcony—ideal for enjoying the coastal breeze. Upstairs, the second floor boasts a cozy living area with water views from the sofa, plus a fully equipped modern kitchen and dining space for home-cooked meals. This family-friendly townhome also includes private beach access, a refreshing community pool, and two private balconies—everything you need for a relaxing and memorable beach getaway!

Gulf Winds East is a low-rise complex in the heart of Miramar Beach, featuring private (gated) beach access and gazebo for its owners and guests and a community pool. You are close enough to the Gulf to hear the waves from your balcony. These lovely townhomes are just off Scenic 98 where you can enjoy a morning walk or bike ride and near numerous beach shops, Captain Dave's restaurant, coffee shops, and a short drive in either direction to Destin Commons or Silver Sands Outlets.

The Bed Setup:
Master Bedroom: King Bed

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed and Twin over Twin Bunk

Living Space: Queen Murphy Bed


Area Attractions:
Just 3 miles away is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest! Destin Commons also has a mini-train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants.

Nearby, you can also find Whole Foods, Publix and a Winn-Dixie.

All the excitement of Destin is just minutes away: choice of water-sports, golf, amusement parks, and outlet shopping. One glimpse of Destin beaches and you're hooked. It must be the wide, white beaches and the famous emerald waters. Not to mention the fabulous fishing, the world's most beautiful beaches, savory seafood and the full array of activities for kids of all ages and more fun to be found in Destin.

Here you will find windsurfing, snorkeling, water-skiing and parasailing offered all along the Gulf. Nearby attractions include a Big Kahuna's Waterpark, The Track Family Fun Center and an array of watersports available at Destin Harbor. Of course you'll want to savor the unique and delicious flavors of the freshest seafood available at any of Destin's more than 100 eateries! Restaurants here range from casual oyster bars to elegant bistros serving culinary delights guaranteed to please your palate.

So, come enjoy the freshest seafood, go fishing for all types of salt and freshwater fish, explore fun shops and boutiques or simply relax on our breathtaking beaches.

If you are near Miramar Beach, the snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Dolphin Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 685 feet straight out from the Miramar Regional Public Beach access (by Pompano Joe's), it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!

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Bedding Bedding
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Murphy Bed
Sleeps: 2
1 Murphy
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Bedroom
Sleeps: 4
1 Queen
1 Twin Over Twin Bunk
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Bedroom
Sleeps: 2
1 King

Attached Bathroom


Amenities 35 Amenities
Entertainment
  • Satellite or Cable
  • Television
Facility Amenites
  • Community Pool
Featured Amenities
  • Ocean View
  • Snowbird Friendly
Inside Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bathroom Essentials
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Free Wifi
  • Heating
  • Hot Water
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Laptop Friendly Work Space
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Smoke Detector
  • Washer
Must Haves
  • Beach View
  • Pool
Outside Amenities
  • Balcony
  • Free Parking
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Patio/Deck
  • Private Entrance
Pool and Spa
  • Heated Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
View and Location
  • Ground Floor
  • Gulf View
  • Walk to Beach
  • Water View

Location Location

Reviews Rating 5 (13)
Rating 5
This is the 3rd time we have rented through Realjoy and each stay gets better every time!! This property was recently renovated and top notch. I enjoyed being able to sit on the balcony and look out at the water. One morning I was delighted to see a dolphin while sitting drinking my coffee on the balcony in the morning. I will definitely rent from realjoy again!!
- Reviewed On: 10/13/2025
- Check Out On: 10/12/2025
Rating 5
Overall was a great stay, house was clean and enjoyed the gulf view and the easy walk to the beach. Recommend for any family vacations. Beautiful place!
- Reviewed On: 8/2/2025
- Check Out On: 7/26/2025
Rating 5
This was a great place for us as a family of 6 to stay. It was just as it was described. Its very close to the beach with its own private access and with restaurants close by. We would definitely love to stay here again in the future and recommend it to any families looking for a relaxing beach vacation.
- Reviewed On: 7/31/2025
- Check Out On: 7/26/2025
Jeff, thank you for your 5-star review. We're glad the property met your expectations and was a great fit for your family. We look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing beach vacation!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Resolved a clogged drain quickly and professionally
- Reviewed On: 7/21/2025
- Check Out On: 7/20/2025
Rating 5
This was a great place to stay and plenty of room for our big family. The town home has very nice bedrooms and restrooms and the kitchen has everything you need to cook a meal and save money from going out to eat.
One of the best things that we enjoyed was how close it was to the ocean. You simply walk across the street and you are there, we are definitely booking this town home next time we stay in Destin Fl .
- Reviewed On: 7/6/2025
- Check Out On: 7/6/2025
Rating 5
Wonderful Stay!
We enjoyed the location and short walk to the beach. Condo was very comfortable and had all amenities that we like. Very nicely updated - liked the new bathrooms and quality patio doors. Have used other rental property services and highly recommend the Harmony Beach Vacation experience!
- Reviewed On: 3/30/2025
Rating 5
You can't go wrong with Harmony Beach Vacations Inc.
The entire staff is pleasant and helpful
- Reviewed On: 3/15/2025
Rating 5
Glad to be back
Our second year in this and very glad to be back. Harmony Beach Vacations is by the best rental company in Destin(we've been coming for 17 years!). They are very responsive to any questions and problems and go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable.
- Reviewed On: 2/2/2025
Rating 5
Beautiful unit
Newly remodeled. Kitchen had everything we needed. We will stay here every time we go if its available.
- Reviewed On: 10/17/2024
Rating 5
The stay was great and very clean . Was organized to perfection .
We had a great stay close to everything we needed and the place was well maintained clean and comfortable
- Reviewed On: 9/16/2024
Rating 5
July 2024
Our rental was excellent. Just a couple of suggestions. Could you please put a broom and dustpan somewhere in the condo so we can sweep when there is sand. Also, a few extra pillows and blankets would be great. The extra bed upstairs was very beneficial but we couldn’t find bedding for it. One last thing is to note that the front door code needs to be entered before leaving to lock the door. The other condos we stayed in, they would lock automatically. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!!
- Reviewed On: 8/5/2024
Rating 5
Great stay
It was a great stay, especially the walk to the beach it was across the street! We enjoyed our time there.
- Reviewed On: 6/24/2024
Rating 5
Beach/Family time is the best time
We’ve been coming to Gulf Winds East since 2006. That speaks for itself. We love the location to everything. Eating, shopping and nice walks. Not in the beach however literally just across the street. We will come here as long as we can afford it. This year I left my handheld steamer and hope it was found yesterday during clean up and I get to pickup Friday. Was told they could not go look until renters that came in behind us left. Also this year had several people asking us gate code which we replied they should know it’s given when you check in. They still came in gate behind us, stated they were staying at condo below us and their gate code doesn’t work.
- Reviewed On: 5/20/2024
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