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Dolphin View: Home Away From Home! Best of Both Worlds - Beach and Harbor!

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Our Balcony View
Outdoor dining
Each Bedroom and Living Room has their own entryway to the Lanai
Living Room
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Destin Beaches
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • HarborWalk Village
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Dolphin View: Home Away From Home! Best of Both Worlds - Beach and Harbor!

Welcome to Dolphin View! Our beach home is located on Destin's East Pass and the Destin Harbor. It is central to the most popular Destin activities and the harbor. The view of the jetty from our Lanai will occupy guests for hours. You can watch pods of dolphins herd schools of fish along the rock barrier and watch the deep sea fishing boats race toward the gulf in the mornings and return in the afternoon. Take a stroll to Norriego Point, the local beach just beyond the gates of the East Pass Tower complex for the fireworks show every Thursday night at 9 PM between Memorial Day and Labor Day, or watch the fireworks at poolside. You'll find our condominium is comfortably furnished, tastefully decorated, sleeps 6 and has a spacious Lanai accessible from the living room and both bedrooms. The Water Taxi (seasonal) is only steps away and will take you across the harbor to your favorite location - NO TRAFFIC!

Property manager

Melissa and Jim McMurtry
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pets not allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non smoking only

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Destin

Located in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Destin Beaches - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • HarborWalk Village - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coyote Ugly Saloon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dewey Destin Harbor Side - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dolphin View: Home Away From Home! Best of Both Worlds - Beach and Harbor! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Dolphin View: Home Away From Home! Best of Both Worlds - Beach and Harbor! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin View: Home Away From Home! Best of Both Worlds - Beach and Harbor!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphin View: Home Away From Home! Best of Both Worlds - Beach and Harbor!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dolphin View: Home Away From Home! Best of Both Worlds - Beach and Harbor! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holiday Isle condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Destin Harbor and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 183 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tawana A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

My family and I really enjoyed the Condo. It's was clean and welcoming. The location was great and it had an awesome view of the water. It wasn't far from the attractions and restaurants. I would recommend this property to anyone and I would mostly definitely book this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Too loud

We were impressed on how beautiful and clean the condo was. We were in love! The very first night there was an error coming from a control panel directly beneath our condo that beeped every 5 seconds and continued until we left. Not terrible but just bothersome, especially when trying to go to sleep. Then.. Tuesday at promptly 9 am, tower 2 had construction. They were jack hammering the tile off the balconies which lasted until 5pm each day. We picked this condo for the big balcony and beautiful view which we couldn't sit outside to enjoy any of it. And forget sitting by the pool. Even with the door closed, it forced us to leave for the day. I believe this type of construction should have been disclosed. We chose this location to relax on vacation just the 2 of us for the first time in 20 years and it wasn't relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We truly enjoyed our stay in this condo! Beautiful location right on the pass….loved watching the boats go by from our large covered terrace. We saw sooo many dolphin right off the beach…beautiful sunsets! The unit is located on Holiday Isle, which is a quiet residential area just off hwy 98. Felt very safe while out walking, enjoying the local marinas. Many restaurants within a 5 minute drive. Unit was exceptionally clean, beds super comfortable, and kitchen well stocked with anything you could need. Easy check in process, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful unit on Emerald Coast

We had a terrific visit with friends staying in a beautiful unit with fabulous view. All aspects of rental, check in and stay were easily handled and professional follow up. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danita F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome view of jetty and boats

Nice, relaxing weekend. Condo was very clean, nicely decorated, with a great view of the jetty. We loved sitting on the deck and watching yhe boats pass by. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great condo

We loved this condo, it had a wonderful master suite and second bedroom. The entire property and building was very secure. The owner contacted us the first day to make sure everything was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mother/Daughter Trip

We had a fabulous stay! Place was exactly as described. Comfortable, clean, and Communication with owners ran smoothly! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

shawn h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dolphin view

Really enjoyed our stay at dolphin view. Melissa was great to deal with. The complex had a problem with the air conditioning in the building for about a day but the room had portable air conditioning units in it that we hooked up and kept the condo comfortable. Melissa was very easy to get in touch with and very prompt on answering any questions we had. She even paid for our meal one day because of the air condition problems.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

gamerboy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Great very clean and quite and private
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacay!

The condo was wonderfully appointed with everything you could possibly need! It made cooking each sight so easy. The host was so wonderful with communication when we had some A/C and power issues that were totally out of their control. We loved our vacation, and we were so sad to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dolphin View

We loved our stay here only wished it could have been longer. Melissa was a great host and communicated very well. The views were gorgeous and convenient to lots of restaurants and activities. Would definitely go back again and highly recommend the condo!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great all around experience

The condo is beautiful, with a nice view, and well appointed. Snorkel beach was a great place to put on some goggles and swim with fish, crabs, even a sea turtle. The boat taxi picked us up at the marina across the street and we were on the boardwalk less than 5 minutes from the time we walked out the door. Melissa checked on us, and when there was a slight issue, she was more than accommodating. We would love to come back and stay again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location

We had 4 adults stay and we all agreed the location, the view and the condo layout was just what we wanted. The water taxi was great to get front place to place. Plenty to do from fishing to relaxing. We all agreed we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Prompt reaction time on any questions or concerns. Extremely clean condo with great amenities. We loved the location and ease of use for a water taxi so we didn’t have to drive.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Vacation 2024

Had a wonderful time in the Destin Area. Condo was very nice and safe. We brought our boat over and was able to use the dock for short term parking during the day and use Harbor Walk Marina overnight. We will definitely be coming back!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Loved everything about our stay. Everything we expected and more. Our favorite place we have stayed at by far at the beach. Room accommodations were excellent, beautiful and clean. Just felt like being at home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Stay

Everything was perfect! Easy checkin process and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dolphin View

Great stay, great view of the harbor and gulf
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikki W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

Location was great and the condo felt like home. It was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

We enjoyed the location. The kitchen is fully stocked with well kept supplies our youngest baked cookies and we had all we needed. Beds slept wonderful and and sit right over the pool. Melissa was the perfect host checking on us and our needs and updates about the property. We will book again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Stay

This dolphin view condo was our first Vrbo stay, and we weren’t disappointed. Great amenities and lots of extras provided by the host. We will be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori W., Mississippi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Re-set

Very clean, great communication, perfect location. Our group enjoyed every last second and hated to leave. Owners are fantastic at communicating and ensuring that everything went smoothly. Can’t wait to book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber N., Atoka, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Fall Break Trip

Family had a great time. The condo was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Will stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

We just stayed for a week in October and absolutely loved this place! It was close to everything we needed and we loved the water taxi that took us over to the harbor walk! The condo was very clean, quiet, and the beds were great! We will definitely be back again! You cannot go wrong with this condo!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Moore Stay

The property was very clean. The check in/out info was excellent. We encountered no problems. Everything was in great condition. The environment was very peaceful and serene. We wish we could have stayed longer! Would consider visiting this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Melissa and Jim McMurtry

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Jim and Melissa - Destin is a great place to live and play. Our family has enjoyed the harbor for many years and we always look forward to hosting guests at our Home Away From Home condo at the East Pass Jetty.

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English

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