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Paradise Gulfside @ DestinWest | Great Spring Rates | Gulf Views | FREE Fun Pass & FREE Beach Chairs

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Welcome to Paradise Gulfside!
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Master bedroom!
Views from the balcony!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    6 min walk
  • Wild Willy's Adventure Zone
    7 min walk
  • John Beasley Park
    8 min walk
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    12 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

King Master Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Paradise Gulfside @ DestinWest | Great Spring Rates | Gulf Views | FREE Fun Pass & FREE Beach Chairs

🐬 Tastefully decorated, this is a one-bedroom, two-bath condo located on the 3rd floor with excellent views of the Gulf and pool deck. 🐬

⭐⭐ The best feature is the large balcony with poly wood furniture to relax after a day in the sun. Book this unit now before its to late! ⭐

The Space:
Welcome to Paradise Gulfside 311! Stunning condo with ocean views directly from the balcony! Only steps from the beach!

Relax in this warm, tastefully decorated, one-bedroom, two-bath condo located on the 3rd floor with excellent views of the Gulf and pool deck. The Master bedroom features a king-size bed, TV, and a private master bath. The bunk hall has one set of twin bunks and is located near the guest bathroom. The family room has a queen sofa sleeper, TV, and of course stunning gulf views. Stay connected with Wireless Internet Service. The fully equipped kitchen is complete with a side-by-side fridge with water and ice maker, dishwasher, oven with smooth top range, and an over-the-range microwave. A stackable size washer/dryer is in the unit for your convenience. It also features tile in the living room and a large balcony. This condo is a little treasure! We would love for you to enjoy it today!

🏖 Included with this rental....2 beach chairs with an umbrella set up! (Seasonally March - October) 🏖
This resort is a smoke-free property. No smoking in the garage, hallways, elevators, or rooms.

FUN PASS
⭐To top it off, as our valued guest, this rental includes “ONE FREE PASS, PER ACTIVITY, PER DAY” to the following:

**Forever Memories Fun Pass** - Traveler Package

November – February Amenities:
• A Round of Golf at select courses.
• Adventure Zone at Baytowne Wharf
• Urban Air Adventure

March – October Amenities:
• A Round of Golf at select courses.
• Adventure Zone at Baytowne Wharf
• Urban Air Adventure
• Snorkeling (seasonal)
• Sea Blaster Dolphin Cruise

This is our way to say Thank You for staying with us at Forever Vacation Rentals!
**All activities are subject to change by season, weather and availability**
**Monthly rentals are specifically excluded from participation in the Program**

Guest Access:
You will have access to the entire property (excluding the Owners closet). You will check in using an electronic keypad lock located on the entry door. The access code and additional restrictions will be sent before arrival. It is very important that we get a good email address from you after booking.

Other Things To Note:
STARTER KIT
⭐ Our property has a "Starter Kit" to get you through your first 24-48 hours. This includes two kitchen trash can liners, two dishwashing packets, mini shampoo, conditioner, lotion, one roll of toilet paper per bathroom, and one roll of paper towels. We supply bath towels, washcloths, and hand towels. We do not provide beach towels, laundry detergent, seasonings/spices, zip locks, or liquid dishwashing detergent. You can pick up your favorite items at the nearby Walmart, Target, Publix, or Winn-Dixie.

Wi-Fi
⭐ Our property provides Resort Wi-Fi and is considered an "open/public network." The Wi-Fi info will be found in the property binder on the kitchen counter. We know WI-FI is essential to everyone. However, we cannot guarantee the internet speed or signal strength. We have found that our Wi-Fi signals are not optimal during peak season due to the number of people visiting our area. We suggest you bring your hotspot device if you need high-speed internet during your stay. **Bring your passwords for streaming services.** Don't forget to log out when you leave.

PARKING
⭐ Parking is available for 2 vehicles only in the complex parking garage. You will find parking passes inside your unit upon arrival. Trailers, boats, or wave runners with or without a trailer, RV's, buses, or motor homes are NOT permitted to be parked on the property or in the garage area.

BEACH SERVICE
⭐ To reserve your FREE beach chairs and one umbrella, please check in with the beach attendant each day. This complimentary service is provided during the peak season, March - October.

POOL
⭐ Destin West offers six pools for you to choose from. As a guest, you will have access to both the beach and bay side of the resort.
The Gulf side pools include the 5,000 sqft lagoon-style pool, a kiddie pool, and a hot tub. Pass safely from one side to the next on the Walkover Sky Bridge to the bay side, where you will love the lazy river, zero-entry level pool, waterfall pool, and two oversized hot tubs. No glass is allowed near any of the pool/hot tub areas. Please review and adhere to the Safety Precautions sign next to the amenity. Use the amenity AT YOUR OWN RISK! Please note additional rules for more info.

SECURITY
⭐ Our property currently does NOT have an entry camera, but the resort does have cameras. If you touch or tamper with the cameras, you will be asked to leave the property immediately without a refund and will be held responsible for any damages.

PETS
⭐ Absolutely NO PETS. Due to the health and severe allergies of the host, we cannot accept animals of any kind in this unit. If you bring a pet of any kind, you will be charged an additional $500 per pet and be asked to leave.

BOOKING
⭐You must be 25+ to book
The person booking and paying for the reservation must be a group member staying at the property.
Read, review, and sign OUR rental agreement within 48 hours of booking and before check-in.
No events or parties are allowed.

CHECK-IN/CHECK OUT
⭐Check-in any time after 4 pm CST. Check-out is any time before 10 am CST.

EARLY ARRIVALS
⭐We would love to accommodate early arrivals. However, it is nearly impossible during the busy season due to increased traffic delays and a limited workforce. Therefore, if you have an early flight, please plan to book an extra day so that you may check in before 4 pm. If that isn't an option, one of our favorite public beach access is right down from Destin West at The Boardwalk Okaloosa Island. It offers seaside shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Since we are always on a tight schedule, we ask that all guests depart promptly at 10 am CST.

KITCHEN
⭐Fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, cookware, bakeware, glasses, mugs, plates, flatware, cooking utensils, coffee maker, and fire extinguisher located under the sink.

SMOKING
⭐NO SMOKING on the premises. You will be charged a minimum of $1000 fee for smoking inside the property. This resort is a smoke-free property. No smoking in the garage, hallways, elevators, or rooms.

REFUNDS
⭐Absolutely NO refunds or discounts due to weather, natural disasters, or any other situations beyond our control.

Lastly, HAVE FUN at the beach, but please beware of rip currents, and understand the beach flags!

Property manager

Forever Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located in Fort Walton Beach, this condo is on the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Emerald Coast Science Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 6 min walk
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 9 min walk
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 10 min walk
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 12 min walk
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boardwalk - Okaloosa Island - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rockin Tacos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Angler's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Al's Beach Club - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradise Gulfside @ DestinWest | Great Spring Rates | Gulf Views | FREE Fun Pass & FREE Beach Chairs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Paradise Gulfside @ DestinWest | Great Spring Rates | Gulf Views | FREE Fun Pass & FREE Beach Chairs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise Gulfside @ DestinWest | Great Spring Rates | Gulf Views | FREE Fun Pass & FREE Beach Chairs?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Paradise Gulfside @ DestinWest | Great Spring Rates | Gulf Views | FREE Fun Pass & FREE Beach Chairs located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fort Walton Beach condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island, Wayside Park and Fort Walton Beaches. John Beasley Park and Santa Rosa Sound are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

brittany s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place!
Great condo and amazing location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
It was a beautiful, roomy, comfortable condo with a wonderful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property
My husband and I stayed here for four nights. It was an amazing property! The chairs on the beach being included was fantastic. We didn’t end up doing any of the activities. Next time, I will bring the kids with us. The activities will be great for a Family. The pools were very nice. We were definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennetta M., Dallas, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Condo was great, clean and perfectly located. It was easy to get in contact with the manager and check in was super simple. We didn’t have any issues, and would love to come back again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Great place to come and relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Out stay was easy and we appreciated the book info provided. Loved the view!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun with friends!
Our stay was great, kitchen is well-stocked with plates/cups/bowls etc. Can see the gulf from the balcony. Would stay again! Do note that the twin bunks are too tight for adults 6'+ :)
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Marc B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spring Break
Property was exactly as advertised. We had a fabulous time and property management was extremely courteous. Take advantage of the xplore activities and I played three rounds of golf with no additional out of pocket expense. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, but the neighbors????
The property next door had an outdoor wedding with reception, which was very loud. Also, the convention center across the street had a car show, so there were loud cars every where. Would check the event schedule prior to staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fort Walton Beach
Wonderful room, beautiful view, helpful property manager. Had a great time and will definitely return once again.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Romina N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Condo
Condo was very nice, and we really enjoyed the view from the balcony. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
The location was beautiful and the access to all the pools was so much fun. I would definitely stay again. They have all the pots and pans you would need. They do not have any spices or anything like that so you will need to bring all that from home. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
We absolutely loved staying here! The access to the beach was great, the pools and lazy river were all great as well! The room was very clean and plenty of space for all of us. We had two adults, two 19 year olds, 10 year old and 18 month old. We had plenty of room in the condo. Our 10 year old did say the sofa bed was uncomfortable and noisy so she opted to just sleep on the couch and not the pull out.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great condo!
Perfect for a small family. The resort amenities are amazing and super easy access to the beach can’t be beat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erika L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place !
Amazing condo ! Super clean lots of space ! Amazing for adults and kids ! Pools are amazing! Will be booking again !
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location.
Some communication might be good at times.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great unit and location
This unit was perfect for my family of 5. The proximity to the beach was fantastic. We also thoroughly enjoyed the resort amenities (especially the heated pools, hot tubs, and lazy river.) The unit itself was clean and tidy. Everything was in working order.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Kim B., Russellville Ky

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great unit
We had issues getting cose to work. Issue resolved on own....only down side was bed was too firm. Otherwise great unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elisa M., Ocala, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation spot
Excellent view of the gulf! Very clean and great amenities!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute coastal condo!
We really enjoyed our stay at Destin west gulf side! We stayed June 13-19 2021 and experienced beautiful weather and fabulous gulf waters! The view form the balcony was amazing! The kids enjoyed the pools and lazy river. The Alexa in the unit got lots of attention from our 7 year olds! Very nice touch. The decorations were nice and airy and the unit being stocked with everything you need is a huge plus! My only complaints are there were a couple towels that were old and worn and the bunk bed area has no tv. Destin west is a great resort in a fabulous location! Although the traffic was bad at times, we could easily walk to shops and restaurants. I really appreciate the complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas but they put them way too close. It was uncomfortable to be so close that we were touching umbrellas with the people next to us. Hopefully they will change their set ups in the future. Overall a lovely vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT LOCATION!!!!
The location in the complex was PERFECT. On the same level as the bridge to the Bay side with the Lazy River/Pools and the elevator was steps away from our door to get down to the beach. The "Beach Set Up" extra perk is AWESOME. $40.00 daily value! We only got to use it 2 times but awesome! We were in town with another couple so the extra parking pass and wrist bands came in handy to keep us all together. The Condo was very well decorated.. Looked like a fully stocked kitchen with everything needed to make food, I didn't-I was my vacation. Lots of room for two adults and we had another couple with us for a short time in between. Having an Alexa in the condo already negated the need for us to bring our own.. Another awesome perk. They also offered an array of buy one get one activities which we did not have the opportunity to use but a younger resident would eat them up! Something for everyone...we didn't have time. THE PROPERTY was AWESOME. Very well kept, maintenance folks frequently seen coming and going. The staff at the Lazy River were friendly and informative. LOVED floating on the river. All the pools were clean and beautiful. This is just me, but I would have appreciated a few creature comforts: Hand held shower heads, and longer fan pulls. I would rent this condo again in a minute. The Water Pressure during showers got to be a joke. It would be strong for a couple of seconds then wimpy, then strong, then wimpy. It was a test of patience.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay. No negatives.
Everything was great. We will be coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

alejandra g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exelent
Everything clean Kids had wonderful time
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

sara g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach escape
Beautiful place to stay, we wanted to be in a property big enough to social distance. Location was easy access to shops and dining. Beaches here are always beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Forever Vacation Rentals

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Shannon and I moved from St. Louis, MO to Destin, FL in the Summer of 2011. I have over 15 years in the Property Management field including Vacation Rentals, Multi-Family, and Senior Living. I am also a Realtor with The Beach Group Properties. Shannon is our “go to guy” and always goes above and beyond. He handles the majority of operations which includes Inspecting and Scheduling Turns, Owners Statements, Accounting, and helps to oversee our Housekeeping Department. You will find that we are passionate and very hands on. Not only are we available to our Homeowner's at all times, we are also available to our guest.

God has blessed us with our two children, Riley (14 y/o) and Jax (4 y/o). Our hearts and home are also filled with our fur babies! We support our local animal shelters and rescues. We are thankful for our cat (Mariposa) and our dogs (Rocky and Jubilee). We look forward to our Friday night movies at home with our children, fishing (although we aren't any good at it – haha), church, and of course, Sunday football.

In the Spring of 2016, we expanded our business by hiring Debbie. She is my amazing mom! When it came time to hire someone, it only made sense to bring her on board! You honestly can't find a more caring, loyal and trustworthy person! Debbie handles all of our reservations and during the summer months, she helps with our inspections. If you ever want to hear a friendly voice and just be uplifted, give her a call!

We can't forget about the rest of our team! EVERY. SINGLE. PERSON. on our team is important to our success. Our goal is to hire folks with passion, enthusiasm and a motivation to win! We want them to know that no detail is too small, and a happy guest is a repeat guest! There is nothing more rewarding than to receive a complement about how genuine and hard working we are! Small gestures go a long way in this business! We love to WOW!

We are proud to say, we are “small by choice”.

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~Jilenna Parmeley

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