Property Description

Turnkey Gulf Coast Investment with Proven Income! Welcome to Emerald Escape, a beautifully updated home offering the perfect combination of investment potential and coastal living. Already boasting over $108,000 in 2026 bookings with nearly half the year still remaining, this successful short-term rental is ready to continue producing income from day one. Prefer to keep it for yourself? It also makes an incredible primary residence or vacation getaway! Major updates include a new roof (2023), new front and back doors (2024), high-impact casement windows (2019), Rinnai tankless water heater (2018), HVAC (2018), brick paver driveway and front entrance (2016), and an expanded patio overlooking the fully fenced backyard. Inside you'll find crown molding throughout, stacked stone accents, fresh paint, updated ceiling fans, a beautifully remodeled primary bath with a tiled shower and whirlpool tub, an updated guest bath, and a refreshed kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and a tile backsplash. Perfectly situated between Highway 98 and Scenic Gulf Drive, the community offers convenient access from both the north and south, placing you just minutes from the Emerald Coast's sugar-white beaches, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Whether you're searching for a high-performing vacation rental or your own slice of paradise, Paradise Retreat truly checks every box! GOLF CART IS A RENTAL AND NOT INCLUDED.