Condo in Pensacola Beach, Escambia County, FL · 128 units · built 1997
Emerald Isle Resort
22 Via De Luna Dr, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
Overview
Emerald Isle is a beachfront condominium community known for its stunning ocean views, spacious balconies, and convenient proximity to local restaurants, shops, and beach access. The property features heated pools, hot tubs, and well-kept common areas that many visitors enjoy. However, guests and occupants frequently note recurring challenges with elevator availability, periodic construction or pool closures, limited parking space relative to the number of units, and an extensive system of access codes required throughout the property. While individual privately owned units vary in their level of updates and cleanliness, the overall location and coastal scenery remain primary highlights for visitors.
Overview compiled from public sources — verify details independently. Review-derived detail here comes from short-stay guest reviews, not residents.
At a glance
Facts, not verdicts- Structure
- Built 1997
- Milestone
- Inspection applies
- Flood
- Being verified
- Wind
- Being verified
- Fees
- Being verified
- Reviews
- 5 themes
128 residential units on record.
Is Emerald Isle Resort safe? Structure & milestone status
Applicability is a factual classification — it does not indicate that any inspection is overdue or that a building has a problem.
What are the HOA fees at Emerald Isle Resort?
Fee information for this building is being verified from public records.
What is the flood risk at Emerald Isle Resort?
Flood and wind exposure for this building are being verified from FEMA and county records.
Permits & activity
Permit activity is being compiled from the county building department index.
What guests say about staying at Emerald Isle Resort
What works
What doesn't
Ongoing, not one-off
- Elevators — raised repeatedly, 2019-2026
- Maintenance
This building is listed as a vacation rental or resort operation, so this reflects short-stay guest reviews rather than resident experience. Aggregated from public reviews; no individuals are named.
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Frequently asked
Is Emerald Isle Resort safe to live in?
Aedificio doesn't grade or judge buildings. What we can tell you is factual, and as a building of 3+ stories it falls under Florida SB 4-D milestone-inspection requirements. Applicability is a regulatory classification and does not indicate any problem. For a professional assessment, consult a licensed inspector.
What are the HOA fees at Emerald Isle Resort?
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Does Emerald Isle Resort require a milestone inspection?
Yes — as a building of three or more stories it is within the class covered by Florida SB 4-D milestone inspections. This is a factual classification about the building class; Aedificio does not publish whether an inspection is complete or overdue.
Can you get a mortgage on a condo here?
Condo mortgage eligibility depends on the project's "warrantability" (Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac criteria: owner-occupancy, reserves, litigation, insurance). Aedificio surfaces the public inputs; your lender makes the warrantability determination.
Is Emerald Isle Resort in a flood zone?
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