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Emerald Beach Resort 1636 | Emerald Star

Name: Emerald Beach Resort 1636 | Emerald Star
Brand: Blue Swell
SKU: emerald-star
Rating: 4.7 (36 reviews)

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 2

Sleeps: 8

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Welcome to the NEW Emerald Beach! This truly full-service resort provides families with the one thing they have craved since they began visiting here—comfort and affordability! The soothing sound of the crashing waves of the Gulf of Mexico compliments an atmosphere of sophistication and charm.

New Owners have gone in and changed everything! New furniture, new flooring, new appliances (Stainless Steel), new housewares, new washer/dryer, you name it and it's new. Luxury upgrades throughout including lighting and mattresses. Beach chic color palette with every detail taken into consideration, you have to see it to believe it.

Emerald Beach Resort offers a lagoon pool with a children’s water feature, the Sky Bar, a poolside Tiki bar, a state-of-the-art fitness center, boutique shops, and a Starbucks® on-site. The goal at Emerald Beach Resort is to create the ideal family environment for making memories that will last forever.

*Please inquire for more information on monthly pricing for the winter months.*

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (SLEEPS 8)
• Master Bedroom: King Bed, Master Bath with Luxury Tile Shower built for 2! Gulf Views, private balcony
• Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed, Guest Bathroom Access
• Bunk Alcove: 1 Twin over Twin Bunk Bed
• Living Room: 1 Queen Sofa Sleeper

**Please Note: ALL Top Bunks have a weight limit of 100lbs

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
• Beach Access: Directly On The Beach!
• Located On 16th Floor
• Free WiFi
• Resort Pools
• Expansive Balcony
• Gulf Views
• Custom Granite Countertops
• High-End Appliances
• Washer/Dryer

ABOUT LOCATION:
• Featuring MULTIPLE swimming pools!
• Tiki Bar
• Kiddie Pool with activities and splash pad
• Starbuck's on-site
• Sky Bar
• Hot Tub
• Preferred access to Hombre Golf Club
• Featuring a well-appointed fitness center!
• Super close to Pier Park

Blue Swell Vacation Rentals is a boutique property management company that specializes in top-of-the-line, luxury beach rentals from PCB, 30A, and Destin. Our loyal guests come back year after year because of the exclusive homes and condos we offer as well as the excellent service we provide. Our keyless entry, premier linens with 300 thread count sheets, plush towels, and high-end starter supplies are just the beginning of the convenient amenities we provide for every guest. Most importantly, Blue Swell’s phone service allows our guests to experience the best vacation ever with less stress. It is always a SWELL day at the beach!

Amenities ↑↓

Amenity

King

Queen

Sleep Sofa /futon

Toilet

Tub

Twin/ Single

Arrival Day

Flexible

Friday

Monday

Negotiable

Saturday

Sunday

Thursday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Attractions

Bay/sound

Churches

Cinemas

Coin Laundry

Festivals

Forests

Library

Live Theater

Marina

Museums

Playground

Recreation Center

Reefs

Restaurants

Theme Parks

Water Parks

Winery Tours

Zoo

Business

Nearby ATM

Nearby Bank

Nearby FedEx

Nearby Internet Cafe

Nearby Post Office

Car

Recommended

Convenience

Area FitnessCenter

Golf Course

Movie Theatres

Nearby Grocery

Nearby Medical Services

Outlet Shopping

Dining

Dining Area

Dining Room

Dining Checkbox

Dining

Entertainment

Cable TV

DVD Player

Satellite / Cable

Smart TV

Television

General Amenities

Air Conditioning

Clothes Dryer

Elevator

Fitness Room / Equipment

Free Wifi

Garage

Hair Dryer

Heating

Internet

Iron & Board

Linens Provided

Living Room

Parking

Towels Provided

Washing Machine

Wifi

Geographic

Close To Town

Near Beach

On Beach

Health and Safety

Clean With Disinfectant

Enhanced Cleaning Practices

Follow Industry Association Cleaning Practices

High Touch Surfaces Cleaned With Disinfectant

No-contact Check-in And Check-out

SafeHome (VRMA & VRHP)

Towels And Bedding Washed In Water That's At Least 60sC/140sF

Kitchen

Coffee Maker

Cookware

Dining Table

Dishes & Utensils

Dishwasher

Full Kitchen

Ice Maker

Kitchen

Kitchen Island

Microwave

Oven

Refrigerator

Stove

Toaster

Leisure Activities

Antiquing

Beachcombing

Bird Watching

Eco Tourism

Outlet Shopping

Paddle Boating

Photography

Scenic Drives

Sight Seeing

Walking

Living

Air Conditioning

Ceiling Fans

Central Air

High Speed Internet

Ironing Board

Linens

No Phone

Washer & Dryer

Local Services And Businesses

ATM/bank

Babysitter

Fitness Center

Groceries

Hospital

Laundromat

Massage Therapist

Medical Services

Location Type

Beach

Beach View

Beachfront

Near The Ocean

Ocean View

Oceanfront

Resort

Water View

Waterfront

Outdoor

Balcony

Beach

Hot Tub

Shared Pool

Outside Amenities

Balcony

Pool and Spa Availability

Communal Pool

Heated Pool

Hot Tub

Room Subtype

Bedroom

Full

Safety

Fire Extinguisher

Smoke Detectors

Special Designations

Area - Panama City Beach

Beach Rentals

Sports And Adventure Activities

Cycling

Deepsea Fishing

Fishing

Fly Fishing

Golf

Hiking

Jet Skiing

Pier Fishing

Sailing

Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling

Snorkeling

Sound/bay Fishing

Surf Fishing

Surfing

Swimming

Tennis

Water Skiing

Water Tubing

Wind-surfing

Suitability

Children Welcome

Non Smoking Only

Pets Not Allowed

Wheelchair Accessible

Suitability Chkbox

Minimum Age Limit For Renters

Theme

Adventure

Family

Romantic

Sports & Activities

Tourist Attractions

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An amazing place to stay

Review Date: October 22, 2024

Vacation Date: October 18, 2024

"Great location right on the beach, close to pier park and great restaurant's.

Reviewed By: Teresa R.

Response from Blue Swell :
Thanks for your 5-star review! We sincerely appreciate your feedback.

Beautiful Property!

Review Date: October 15, 2024

Vacation Date: October 5, 2024

"This week was wonderful! The property was beautiful, with two pools and a splash pad the grandkids loved. Our unit was clean and well-stocked. The balcony furniture was so nice and comfy. Our only complaint had to do with the blind in the extra bedroom. The slats didn’t meet, and people walking by could see inside. We covered it but let staff know it needed to be repaired in the future. Great staff were very helpful!

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Response from Blue Swell :
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're delighted to hear that your family enjoyed the pools, splash pad, and the comfort of the balcony furniture. It’s great to know the unit was clean and well-stocked for your stay. We appreciate your feedback about the blind in the extra bedroom, and we’ll ensure it gets repaired. We're also happy our staff could assist you—your kind words mean a lot to us! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Awesome Stay!

Review Date: May 3, 2024

Vacation Date: April 27, 2024

"This was a clean and spacious condo.
I loved the bay windows in the master bedroom!
There was plenty of room for everyone. Has great appliances in the kitchen.
It Was a very peaceful and relaxing stay! ��
We would definitely stay again !

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Response from Blue Swell :
Thank you! Your positive feedback is much appreciated. We look forward to your return.

Wonderful!

Review Date: October 31, 2023

Vacation Date: October 6, 2023

"Our stay in this condo was wonderful! Everything was very clean, the furnishings were comfortable, but they could use a few more chairs in the main living room. We just moved the chairs from the bedroom temporarily so we had extra seats.

The Master shower was terrific! Great water pressure, plenty of hot water and roomy! This was the reason I initially rented this unit. It is very conveniently located - right across from the trash drop, just a few steps to the elevators and a quick ride down to the beach.

Check in and out were seamless. We had great communications all along the way, never a worry!

The washer and dryer were great, definitely came in handy!

If I had to suggest anything, it would be to add a vacuum, mop and bucket to the storage closet. I would have liked to clean the floor while I was there since we were walking in and out from the beach. Maybe not everyone cleans on vacation, but I like to keep floors clean so my feet don't get dirty walking around inside. We also have grandbabies that are crawling on the floors. :-)

All in all, a beautiful condo, great host and we would definitely use Blue Swells rentals again!!

Reviewed By: Michele A.

Response from Blue Swell :
Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review! We're delighted that you had a memorable vacation with us. Our team takes pride in creating a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere for our guests. Your kind words are deeply appreciated, and we look forward to hosting you again!

Fantastic place

Review Date: July 3, 2023

Vacation Date: June 10, 2023

"We were very satisfied with our stay. Would definitely stay again. Felt like home.

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Response from Blue Swell :
Thank you! Your positive feedback is much appreciated. We look forward to your return.

Excellent in every way!

Review Date: May 10, 2023

Vacation Date: April 20, 2023

"We had a great time here with our 2 oldest granddaughters! We stay in PCB annually and we found this condo to be in excellent condition, very clean and sufficiently equipped. This is our first time at a Blue Swell property and we found them to be very responsive by text. Everything you need including wrist bands for the on site events is included. 3 separate heated pools (1 was closed when we were there but it was seasonal) and direct access to the beach makes this a great place to relax and unwind. You can see the sunsets right from your balcony! The bay window in the master is beautiful and the shower is amazing! There are beach chairs in the closet so you do not need to rent them. It is on the 16th floor but there are 4 elevators so you never need to wait long for a ride! Walking distance to Starbucks (across the street), Sharky’s and Runaway Island. Also across the street from a great little ice cream stand (cash only) and Alvin’s where you can shop for all of your PCB Merch. A short drive to other restaurants and attractions, minutes to WalMart. This really is ideally located on the PCB beach! We highly recommend this property!
When you arrive pull in the unloading zone in front of the South Property and then go park in the parking garage! You will thank me for this tip!

Reviewed By: Brian W.

Response from Blue Swell :
Thank you Mr. Wade for the awesome review and the 5 stars. It is really hard to get all this places set just right for families to enjoy and relax while they are on the beach. We are so happy that this property worked perfect for your family inside and out. We are excited to see your next booking with us.

Great time

Review Date: March 20, 2023

Vacation Date: March 13, 2023

"The place looked just like the pictures. Getting from the car to the room is tricky, but we figured it out. We were able to walk to great restaurants each night. We felt safe. Beach chair rentals are right as you walk on the beach for $45 a day. The main shower had some mold in the grout, but nothing a little stronger cleaning solution couldn’t fix. Also the main shower door glass hits at the top so we left it open a little. Maybe putting a rubber piece at the top could help so they don’t bang. Lots of families at this area of the beach. No heavy partiers while we were there so not being able to sleep due to noise was never an issue. We never encountered a problem so we didn’t need to contact management. They did come and check in person to see that the person who rented the condo was staying there. They were quick and polite. Some reviews complained about the elevators taking a long time. We didn’t find an issue with them. Beds were comfortable and plenty of towels to shower with were left in the rooms. The view is spectacular.

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Response from Blue Swell :
It’s always amazing to hear that we’ve been successful in our goal of providing our guests with the best possible experience. Thank you for staying with Blue Swell and we look forward to your return.

Spectacular Ocean View

Review Date: December 19, 2022

Vacation Date: December 10, 2022

"Nice home overall. Furniture was nice. Layout was good. Enjoy the amenities. Everyone in the building was polite and gracious. Santa was in the house! Hot Cocoa offered in the lobby. Nice Christmas decorations in the lobby.

Reviewed By: Ramona M.

Response from Blue Swell :
Thank you! Your positive feedback is much appreciated. We look forward to your return.

Girls Trip

Review Date: November 25, 2022

Vacation Date: November 6, 2022

"Enjoyed every minute are this beautiful condo. It was just as the pictures show. Loved the deck and watching the dolphins everyday, hanging out on the beach, and the awesome pool! It was close to eating places and enjoyed the live entertainment in the skyway and poolside!

Reviewed By: Betty M.

Response from Blue Swell :
It’s always amazing to hear that we’ve been successful in our goal of providing our guests with the best possible experience. Thank you for staying with Blue Swell and we look forward to your return.

Emerald beach 1636

Review Date: September 28, 2022

Vacation Date: September 22, 2022

"Excellent! Condo was nice an we enjoyed the facility.

Reviewed By: LISA C.

Response from Blue Swell :
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. It means a lot to us. Blue Swell is glad to hear your family vacation was enjoyable. We look forward to seeing you next time!

Clean and nice unit

Review Date: July 5, 2022

Vacation Date: June 11, 2022

"The upgrades in this unit were wonderful! Loved the huge walk-in shower and the kitchen was spacious with a very large refrigerator! Perfect for families that might bring a lot. Washer and dryer were really fast too! Loved that. Beds were a little hard to sleep on, could use some updated linens, pillow topper and pillows but other than that, would recommend this place.

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Response from Blue Swell :
Your feedback means a lot to our team. Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review! We have made note of the mentioned items for future guests. We look forward to seeing you again.

Vacay

Review Date: June 28, 2022

Vacation Date: June 4, 2022

"It was our 5th year staying at Emeral Beach Resort.
We love the location of the property! The kiddie pool is amazing for the little ones, as well as the older kids!
Our room was amazing! Clean, cozy, and well stocked with all the essentials and towels and wash cloths!
The only downside... the elevators. There are 8 elevators total and some days there were only 3 working which ment long wait time! (30+ minutes).
Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and can not wait until next year!

Reviewed By: Kimberly B.

Response from Blue Swell :
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review! We appreciate hearing from all of our guests. Due to high volume of guests staying at the resort in the summer, there can be higher wait times for the elevator. We are truly saddened that your family had to experience the longer wait times for the elevator use during your stay. It's amazing to hear that your family vacation was wonderful here at Emerald Beach Resort once again. Blue Swell looks forward to hosting your next vacation!

Great location

Review Date: April 28, 2022

Vacation Date: April 19, 2022

"The patio furniture is in terrible shape and lead replacing

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Response from Blue Swell :
Thank you for the review! We value your feedback and have made note of the patio furniture for future guests. We hope to see you again soon.

Unbelievable Views

Review Date: October 1, 2021

Vacation Date: September 8, 2021

"This Condo was unbelievably clean. There was nothing in there that was out of date. It was the most perfect place to stay, in everyway possible. I can't wait to book again!

Reviewed By: ALISSA Y.

Response from Blue Swell :
Alissa, thank you for your review! We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! We look forward to your next stay as well!

Great Experience All Around

Review Date: September 26, 2021

Vacation Date: September 20, 2021

"Beautiful property. Excellent communication from Blue Swell in prep for, during, and after our stay. Location was perfect right on the beach with great restaurants nearby. I'd recommend this spot to anyone visiting Panama City Beach.

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Response from Blue Swell :
Tara, thank you for the feedback. We appreciate you recommending Blue Swell to all your family and friends. We are pleased to hear your experience with the Blue Swell team was enjoyable. We are glad your unit was beautiful and convenient for your trip! We cannot wait to see you again.

Great stay in Panama City Beach

Review Date: September 5, 2021

Vacation Date: August 15, 2021

"Condo was clean and comfortable. The only downside was that the sliding glass door to the patio was nearly impossible to open and close, so we always had to go through the master bedroom. The dishwasher was not working and the home didn't have enough glassware, both were resolved within 24 hours by Management. The Resort itself is fantastic. We were there with 3 generations in multiple condos and there was something for everyone there!

Reviewed By: Ruby B.

Response from Blue Swell :
Ruby, Thank you for the feedback! We are pleased to hear the condo was clean and comfortable for your family vacation. We have made note of the sliding door for future guests. We are glad to know that your kitchen issues were resolved in a timely manner. We cannot wait to see you on your next family getaway!

Wonderful condo

Review Date: July 12, 2021

Vacation Date: June 26, 2021

"It s a wonderful room beautiful decor very clean

Reviewed By: shelby b.

Great Place Nice time

Review Date: March 3, 2021

Vacation Date: February 1, 2021

"The condo is beautiful and so is the view. Booked for next year.

Reviewed By: Robert P.

Great week

Review Date: February 8, 2021

Vacation Date: January 16, 2021

"Very well kept unit. Very fresh and well appointed. We enjoyed our stay and would pick this unit again.

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Response from Blue Swell :
Thank you for booking with Blue Swell! We look forward to seeing you again!

Great view

Review Date: January 18, 2021

Vacation Date: December 26, 2020

"Room and location was exactly as described. Would rent this unit again.

Reviewed By: Jon S.

Toddler’s First Beach Trip

Review Date: November 1, 2020

Vacation Date: October 25, 2020

"This was the perfect rental for us! The location was convenient to everything, and within walking distance of enough restaurants to feed us for the week. There was a ped-way over the street so we didn’t have to cross the road with a baby in a stroller. This was especially helpful when it was raining and windy. The pool across the street was ideal for a toddler, it was shallow enough for him to walk around and splash without us having to be constantly holding his hand. The beachside pool was heated, which was nice. The views from our rental couldn’t be beat. We could see the ocean while laying in bed. Beds were super comfy! The huge master shower was perfect to wash all the sand off the baby after being at the beach. We definitely plan to stay here again!

Everything was fairly clean. Obviously the floors were sandy upon arrival, but it’s hard to avoid that at the beach. I swept them several times while we were there with the provided broom. My only complaint about cleanliness was the giant ball of hair in the shower drain when we got there. I was too disgusted to touch it, so we had to look at it all week. I don’t know how a cleaning crew could miss that during a thorough shower cleaning. Kind of made me wonder if the shower had actually been cleaned.

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Great location very clean

Review Date: October 19, 2020

Vacation Date: September 5, 2020

"Had a blast very clean and great location

Reviewed By: Wendi L.

Good

Review Date: October 7, 2020

Vacation Date: October 3, 2020

"Excellent

Reviewed By: Sebastian L.

Nice updated stay

Review Date: August 3, 2020

Vacation Date: July 25, 2020

"The unit was beautiful and updated very well with a beautiful view. It was clean upon arrival but really feel that they should add a small vacuum to this unit. The rugs got pretty nasty and sand trapped in grout easily. My 2 complaints: The kitchen is not well stocked if you are looking to cook. Only 1 sauce pan not even big enough to boil an egg. Our unit was missing the remote to turn on fan in living room. I contacted the first day. They replaced the remote on our last day. No big deal except for the fact that they did NOT contact me to tell me they would have someone coming INSIDE my unit while I was not there. Actually they sent 2 people which seems unnecessary for a remote. Our wallets, purses, jewelry etc were there and I did not appreciate the intrusiveness. When I tried to contact multiple times I could never get through.

Reviewed By: Kaitlin S.

Great Condo

Review Date: July 14, 2020

Vacation Date: June 20, 2020

"The condo was in excellent condition. There was an initial cleaning issue, but Blue Swell took care of it within our first hour. The balcony view was great, as well was the beach. The master shower is definitely one of the highlights of the condo.

Reviewed By: William G.

Finally out of the house and at the beach.

Review Date: June 22, 2020

Vacation Date: June 13, 2020

"Great Condo, recently remolded, very clean, Great Vacation.
Minor issues, some light bulbs blown, living room fan remote missing, bedroom TV remote did not work. These items should have been taken care of before we arrived.
The big issue was the Hugh glass shower door in master bathroom came loose from hinges and was in a bind against glass panel that it was mounted to. This was obviously a safety issue as the door and panel could have shattered. Contacted maintenance which is an outside service, in AM. Left for the day come back that evening, had not been repaired. Contacted maintenance thru emergency service, was told repairs are done by priority of severity. My response was apparently a $1000.00 glass shower door that could shatter was not a priority and I hoped that one of my Grandchildren did not go in there and try to open the door and it shatter, would not have been a good outcome. Maintenance said they would be there the next day, not good enough, but all they would do.They did show up the next morning and make repair.

Reviewed By: Barry W.

Winter Get Away

Review Date: January 26, 2020

Vacation Date: January 18, 2020

"Beautiful clean condo with a great view! You won’t be disappointed in this condo. Great location, easy parking, nice pool, ocean views, clean condo!

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Thanksgiving getaway

Review Date: December 17, 2019

Vacation Date: November 23, 2019

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LOVED IT!! Everything was great.

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Fall Break 2019

Review Date: October 15, 2019

Vacation Date: October 7, 2019

"We stayed at Emerald Beach Resort 1636. The room was beautiful and clean. Loved the view from the balcony and the bay window in the master bedroom! The management team was great! If I had a question, they were quick to get back with me. We had a small issue that needed attention and the manager, Guy, came with maintenance to ensure the issue was resolved. He was also very helpful with suggestions on places to eat!

Reviewed By: Whitney T.

Great remodel

Review Date: October 14, 2019

Vacation Date: September 21, 2019

"Great remodel, great location. Wish the beach chairs were included in the rental, every PCB rental we’ve stayed at included them

Reviewed By: Leigh A L.

Vacation

Review Date: September 23, 2019

Vacation Date: September 7, 2019

"It was fun just a little bit disappointed that the A/C would only go down to 71 and in the condo need some better cleaning staff

Reviewed By: Jerry M.

Vacation 6/15-6/22

Review Date: June 24, 2019

Vacation Date: June 15, 2019

"We had a great vacation. We loved the style of this condo and the cleanliness of it. My only complaint is that there was a broken bar stool upon arrival and I let them know as soon as we got there but nobody ever replaced it or fixed it. We had 8 total so that extra seat would have been nice for dinners. Other than that, we loved it!

Reviewed By: Katie S.

Girls trip

Review Date: June 12, 2019

Vacation Date: June 7, 2019

"The rental experience was great! Very clean place with a great view of the beach. Close to attractions like pier park and gulf world and walkable to restaurants.

Reviewed By: anna m.

Our Stay

Review Date: May 27, 2019

Vacation Date: May 18, 2019

"We stayed here all last week , overall very pleased with our stay! I enjoyed the location right on the beach and beautiful view from the 16th floor. The condo looks as the pictures show. The kitchen utensils & such were falling apart and definitely will bring more of our own (tupperware, mixer, wine opener, and a few others) I never expected I needed some of these things but I did and when I went to use them they had holes or lids wouldn’t stay on due to condition. But honestly that was the only thing!! I must say this condo was beautiful & had views that were amazing for morning coffee. We will def stay again in future!

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Great View and Awesome Condo

Review Date: May 11, 2019

Vacation Date: April 14, 2019

"Inside of condo very nice. Outside, walking areas to condo unkept. Further from areas of interest than informed.

Reviewed By: Mary F.

January Stay

Review Date: February 2, 2019

Vacation Date: January 3, 2019

"Very nice and comfortable condo. Great Location ! Only issue was on the day of checkout the door code was changed at 8:30 am and it took a half hour for someone to get me a new code so I could get the rest of my belongings.

Reviewed By: ed s.