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Paradise Gulfside @ Destin West | Gulf Views | FREE Beach Chairs | 6 Pools | Lazy River

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Outdoor dining
Welcome to Paradise Gulfside!
Beach
Master bedroom!
Views from the balcony!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Okaloosa Island Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
    ‪10 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 Ā· Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower Ā· Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Paradise Gulfside @ Destin West | Gulf Views | FREE Beach Chairs | 6 Pools | Lazy River

🌊 Welcome to Paradise Gulfside @ Destin West Beach & Bay Resort! This stunning condo offers ocean views right from the balcony and is just steps from the beach! 🌊

⭐ Bonus Perk: Enjoy 2 beach chairs and an umbrella set up daily (Seasonal, March - October)! ⭐

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ABOUT PARADISE GULFSIDE (UNIT 311)
⭐ This charming 1-bedroom, 2-bath condo on the 3rd floor offers stunning Gulf and pool deck views! The master bedroom features a king-size bed, TV, and a private bath. Just down the hall, you'll find a cozy set of twin bunk beds that the kids will love and easy access to the guest bathroom. The family room offers a queen sofa sleeper, TV, and of course, breathtaking Gulf views!

The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need, including a side-by-side fridge with a water and ice maker, dishwasher, smooth top range, and over-the-range microwave. For your convenience, there's a stackable washer/dryer in the unit. Tile flooring runs throughout the living area, and the large balcony is furnished with polywood furniture—perfect for relaxing while taking in the views!

This little gem is the perfect place to relax and recharge. We'd love for you to experience it!

Please note: This resort is a smoke-free property, including the garage, hallways, elevators, and rooms.

FUN PASS
⭐To top it off, as our valued guest, this rental includes ā€œONE FREE PASS, PER ACTIVITY, PER DAYā€ 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**

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. Please note that Wi-Fi signal strength may vary, especially during peak season due to high demand in the area. If you require high-speed internet, we recommend bringing a personal hotspot device. Please remember to bring your streaming service passwords and log out when you leave.

PARKING
⭐ Parking is available for up to 2 vehicles in the complex parking garage, with parking passes provided inside your unit upon arrival, free of charge. Please note that trailers, boats (with or without a trailer), RVs, buses, or motorhomes are not permitted 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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Dryer
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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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. 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 Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. 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 - 0.5 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

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 Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Al's Beach Club - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Paradise Gulfside @ Destin West | Gulf Views | FREE Beach Chairs | 6 Pools | Lazy River have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Paradise Gulfside @ Destin West | Gulf Views | FREE Beach Chairs | 6 Pools | Lazy River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Paradise Gulfside @ Destin West | Gulf Views | FREE Beach Chairs | 6 Pools | Lazy River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise Gulfside @ Destin West | Gulf Views | FREE Beach Chairs | 6 Pools | Lazy River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Paradise Gulfside @ Destin West | Gulf Views | FREE Beach Chairs | 6 Pools | Lazy River located?

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Angela L.

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

Wonderful

Perfect location. Complex has perfect amenities. Large pool and lots of chairs easy access to the beach. Very clean condo.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

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

Sharon C.

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

It was an absolutely amazing location.

The only thing I’d suggest is there were not enough towels and washcloths for all. But I’d stay again for sure! Extremely clean and perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Keith J.

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

Fun Fun Fun!

Fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

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

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

Erika C.

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

Very nice condo and great rates!

My family and I really enjoyed our stay. Condo was very clean and mattress was comfortable. Only thing we were a little disappointed to learn the fishing trip that came with iexplore activities that came free with the condo rental was unavailable and the splash pad we previously enjoyed is no longer there. But overall, the condo rental was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Memory L.

Satisfied

The condo and facility were great, the booking company that was used, not so much. I dealt with one lady in particular who was very unprofessional and almost rude two different times. As mentioned earlier, the condo itself was great but I will be checking, in the future to make sure not to use this property management and booking company in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

brittany s.

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

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

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

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 ā€œgo to guyā€ 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 ā€œsmall by choiceā€.

Discover the Difference,
~Jilenna Parmeley

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