Holiday rentals and lettings in Emerald Coast

Come and stay on the Gulf Coast´s beautiful stretch of Emerald Coast! This pristine section of Florida coastline offers you superb access to some of the Gulf Coast´s most breathtaking, unspoiled barrier island beaches, golf courses, sailing excursions as well as offering access to hiking, cycling trails and fishing in Blackwater River State Park. There are wonderful family friendly local beaches and the stunning serenity of Santa Rosa Island and Perdido Key are a short drive from your holiday rental.

Browse a variety of spectacular, upmarket holiday lettings and rentals dotted along the Emerald Coast in and around Panama City, Destin, Miramar, Rosemary Beach, Santa Rosa Island, and Perdido Key. Find a classy, spacious,beautifully furnished coastal condo style rental or letting perfect for 2, 4, 6, 8 or even up to 18 guests! Most of the holiday rentals and lettings in the area have a sparkling pool and a lovely balcony with a view and are located close to town amenities such as stores and upscale restaurants. Many of these properties are located just metres from the beach.

There are many reasons to holiday along Florida's renowned Emerald Coast. Here you will find 100 miles of exceptional coastline that boasts dazzling beach sand as white as sugar and absolutely breathtaking aquamarine ocean! Feast on the freshest seafood, enjoy upmarket shopping, stunning sunsets and a wide range of adventure sport activities such as paddleboarding, kiteboarding, surfing and boat trips!

Enjoy the warm emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico and miles of pristine, dazzling white sand beaches backed by lush, breathtaking estuarine scenery in this stunning beach holiday playground where you will be spoiled with a wide number of spectacular beaches to choose from. The Emerald Coast is 2 hours 30 minutes from Tallahassee by car and a short 1 hour and 20 minute flight from Atlanta Georgia and just one hour from Miami by plane. Here you are perfectly situated to enjoy a 100 mile seafront paradise where towns, remote barrier islands and wildlife are side by side and where there is year round golden sunshine!

Watersport lovers are in for a treat along the Emerald Coast. Here you can find plenty of options for gentle kayaking, adrenaline fueled jet skiing, parasailing and stand up paddleboarding. Book a local fishing charter for splendid offshore deep sea angling action or try fly fishing. Hop onboard a spectacular dolphin tour and have an opportunity to meet these delightful creatures that have an ocean home along the Emerald Coast! You can swim and snorkel for hours in the beautiful warm waters and this is a prime spot or try windsurfing or parasailing!

Golfing enthusiasts are in for a treat along this beautiful stretch of coastline where the cities of Destin, Fort Walton, Santa Rosa and Miramar offer you 1100 holes set on some of the most spectacular golf courses in all of Florida! With gorgeous fairways overlooking the Gulf of Mexico backed by majestic Florida pines and interesting, challenging estuarine terrain features you can enjoy supreme rounds of golf on world class courses that boast premiere conditions!

Enjoy a fun day at Destin´s legendary Big Kahuna water and adventure park. Here over 40 water attractions that include several fabulous white knuckle thrill rides are sure to provide you with a fantastic family day out! There is a lazy river, a giant wave pool, the renowned 5 story Jumanji or the exciting Maui pipeline to enjoy amongst others! You can even surf the Honolulu Half Pipe ride or play mini golf!

Perdido Key is one of the Emerald Coast´s best kept secrets with its crystal clear waters and sparkling white sand providing you with a secluded, tranquil haven for relaxing and getting away from it all. There is a gorgeous golf course and the estuaries and bayous provide hideaways for dolphins, ospreys and loggerhead turtles. Enjoy a quintessential laid back, old-world Florida island scene with wonderful contemporary amenities and some of the best sushi you will find anywhere!

See the stunning beauty of the Emerald Coast from an altogether different perspective as you take to the skies and glide behind a boat high above the ocean! Destin Parasailing in Destin also provides you with opportunities to embark on fabulous chartered fishing trips or on a dolphin tour to see playful dolphins up close as well as offering pontoon and jet ski rentals!

Discover sparkling clear water and seven miles of completely undeveloped, remote beachfront paradise! Head to Shell island situated between the Gulf and St Andrew bay for the ultimate beachcomber day! Enjoy sunbathing, swimming, shell collecting, kayaking and snorkelling and be sure to hop on board one of the local dolphin charters! There is a regular shuttle or ferry service from Panama City to Shell Island.

Have a wild time with dolphins and stingrays at Gulfarium Marine Park on Okaloosa Island just a stone's throw from Fort Walton. This splendid marine adventure park offers fantastic marine animal encounters with dolphins, stingrays, gators, penguins, harbour seals, sea lions and more in the aquarium. There are fabulous live animal shows, snorkelling excursions and fascinating interactive exhibits to enjoy.

On average, how much do holiday lettings in Emerald Coast cost?

Last year revealed that Emerald Coast has an annual average price of £294 per night.

What time of year offers, on average, the best holiday rental prices in Emerald Coast?

If you are looking to get the most out of your money, the cheapest months to visit Emerald Coast are January (£225 per night for accommodation, on average), February (£237), and December (£250).

In which months is it more expensive to rent a holiday letting in Emerald Coast?

When it comes to renting a holiday letting in Emerald Coast, the highest prices are found in the month of July (with an average of £393 per night), followed by June (£378), and August (£334).

Is Emerald Coast a good location for a spontaneous getaway?

When visiting Emerald Coast, it is necessary to be proactive, as 73% of rentals are usually booked, according to last year's data.

What time of the year can I find more available holiday rentals?

The months when it's the easiest to find available accommodation in Emerald Coast are May (the average amount of properties that are free reached 53%), November (41%), and December (41%). However, even during the months when the availability is the highest, the average is only 45%. It would be a good idea to always prepare your holiday to Emerald Coast in advance.

During which months are there fewer rentals available in Emerald Coast?

The most popular months in Emerald Coast are, in order, July (with 6% of available rentals), June (6%), and April (8%). During these three months, availability is only around 7%. Due to this, it is a good idea to reserve early.

How many holiday rentals are there in Emerald Coast?

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