South Walton and the Emerald Coast are fast becoming the land of firsts and bests.

Long recognized as home to the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches, the area has recently been nominated the best little beach town in America, and now its sumptuous properties and rental homes include the No.1 vacation home of 2022 selected by VRBO.

The house, aptly named ‘Great Expectations’, secured the top spot in the poll after receiving almost 50 five-star reviews.

Property owner, Jennifer Jordanov, was delighted to receive the top honor,

“We love our beach home and to be selected as the best vacation home out of nearly 2,000,000 properties nationwide is fantastic!”

“Our property is beachfront, overlooking the sugar white sand and emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico, so we have made sure you get those fantastic beach views from every room, allowing our guests to watch the sunrise with their coffee in the morning and sip cocktails on the terraces as the sun sets in the evening,” said Jennifer.

The 3,000-square-foot home also has plenty of space for all the family and friends. With 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, and with an open plan living room and kitchen, it is perfect for reunions and family get-togethers.

And with a private walkway leading from the house to the sandy beach, you can take a short stroll to the private cabanas and deckchairs provided for guests in front of the property.

“Our property has two terraces with plenty of outdoor dining and sitting areas. We provide not one but two grills – one propane and the other charcoal for the master griller in your party – and guests tell us they have had memorable evenings with family and friends, under the stars listening to the waves gently lapping on the beach below.”

The house also has a large pool, lined with palm trees, where you can soak up the sunshine in privacy if you want a break from the beach and all that salt water and sand.

And should you feel the need to leave your private paradise, the beautiful community of Gulf Place with its art shops, restaurants and bars, is only a few minutes’ walk or bike ride away.

If you are looking for the perfect vacation rental in South Walton, Great Expectations doesn’t disappoint.

For inquiries or reservations, contact Great Expectations.