Destin West Gulfside #603 ~Spectacular Penthouse View! ~Free Beach Service!

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 685 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island6 min walk
Okaloosa Island Pier8 min walk
Emerald Coast Convention Center9 min walk

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom(1)

1 King Bed

Bedroom(2)

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom(1)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom(2)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Destin West Gulfside #603! My name is Frank and I am the owner of this great beach condo. I will be your host for this wonderful vacation property. This very nice beach condo is a 1 bedroom + 1 bunk room and 2 full bath. This beach condo is located in the Gulfside building at Destin West Beach and Bay Resort. The resort has direct beach access, many pools, hot tubs, and a lazy river. This condo has the best location in the building. It is located on the corner of the top floor. It provides amazing views of the beach, pier, pool, sunsets, and the city! This is a great choice for a vacation destination and fantastic for families!

I am dedicated to providing my guests excellent service and a very nice condo. With this vacation rental you receive a very comfortable and nicely decorated unit. Much time and attention has been spent keeping this property maintained and updated so that your family can experience a pleasant stay.

To help improve your stay we provide extra housekeeping amenities not typically found with other rentals such as beach towels, laundry detergent, bath soaps, keurig w/ starter pods, and more. I look forward to receiving your reservation and hosting your group for a beach trip!

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GULFSIDE UNIT 603 - FEATURES & AMENITIES:
(the following is included in the price of your stay...)

• FREE BEACH SERVICE ($200/WK VALUE): 2 Chairs / 1 Umbrella (Seasonal: 3/1 - 10/31)
• 1 Bedroom + Bunk room / 2 Full Baths
• Sleeps 4 - 6 people
• Private Balcony with stunning views
• Bed linens/bath towels/bath soaps/dishwasher detergent
• Beach Towels
• Free Wifi Internet (available throughout building)
• Washer/Dryer with laundry detergent
• Master bedroom with King Bed and full bath
• Bunk room with wall mounted TV and privacy door. Great for the Kids! (Bunks have nice mattresses. An adult could sleep comfortably on bottom bunk if needed.)
• Full guest bathroom attached to bunk room.
• Additional sleeping space provided by two ottomans that convert into pull-out twin sleepers (equipped with comfortable foam mattresses).
• Full kitchen stocked with cookware (keurig and traditional coffee available).
• TVs located in living room, bunk room, and master bedroom.
• Digital Code Lock on front door for easy keyless access into unit.

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DESTIN WEST BEACH AND BAY RESORT - FEATURES & AMENITIES:
(as a guest of Destin West you will have access to all the pools and amenities on the Gulfside and Bayside...)

• Easy and Direct Beach Access
• Gulfside Large Pool
• Gulfside Villa Pool (Heated Seasonally)
• Gulfside Large Hot Tub
• Gulfside Kiddie Pool
• Bayside Lazy River
• Bayside Waterfall Pool (Heated Seasonally)
• Bayside Zero Entry Pool
• Bayside 2 Hot Tubs
• Gym/Fitness Center
• Charcoal Grills
• Skybridge Connecting Both Sides of the Resort
• Covered Parking (multi-level parking garage)
• Handicap Accessible Boardwalk
• Walking distance to fishing pier
• Walking distance to several restaurants
• Located 0.5 miles from Emerald Beach Convention Center
• Located 1 mile from downtown Fort Walton Beach
• Located 5 miles from Destin

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Rentals of jet skis, kayaks, and boogie boards are available on the beach located in front of the resort during the day. Pontoon boat rentals available across the street. You are also within walking distance or short drive away from many restaurants, grocery store, and activities on Okaloosa Island and Destin.

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*Minimum age to rent is 25. Exceptions are sometimes allowed. Contact me with request. The number of guests this property accommodates is a maximum of six (6) persons. The group cannot be all adults (3-4 max). Please review the pictures! The secondary beds in the condo are only appropriate for kids, teenagers, and maybe young adults. The group is also limited to a max of 4 children (under 18 years old). Please contact me to request an exception.

Property manager

Beach Time Vacations LLC

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Ocean view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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

Family friendly resort. Max # of children is 4.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The resort requires gel bands be worn by all guests to access the pools & beach. All bands must be returned at end of stay. $25 fee per missing band.

Max total combined guests allowed is 6. Max # of adults is 3-4. Max # of children is 4. Review the photos! 1 king bed, 1 bunk bed, 2 ottoman sleepers.

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 and a deadlock

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. With jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 6 min walk
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 7 min walk
Okaloosa Island Pier - 8 min walk
Wild Willy's Adventure Zone - 8 min walk
Emerald Coast Convention Center - 9 min walk

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Boardwalk - Okaloosa Island - ‬9 min walk
‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬17 min walk
‪Al's Beach Club - ‬9 min walk
‪Rockin Tacos - ‬9 min walk
‪Crab Trap - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Destin West Gulfside #603 ~Spectacular Penthouse View! ~Free Beach Service! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Destin West Gulfside #603 ~Spectacular Penthouse View! ~Free Beach Service! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Destin West Gulfside #603 ~Spectacular Penthouse View! ~Free Beach Service!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Destin West Gulfside #603 ~Spectacular Penthouse View! ~Free Beach Service!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Destin West Gulfside #603 ~Spectacular Penthouse View! ~Free Beach Service! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fort Walton Beach condo 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.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Margie P.

18 June 2024

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

Great stay for family of 5

Clean, well-stocked condo with a fabulous view. We were comfortable here and had a nice time in the area.The location is super convenient to shopping, activities and restaurants. The hotel pools were clean and well maintained, which we love. The beach was clean and the free chairs and umbrella were awesome. One thing I will mention, (and it's not a huge deal but it kind of snuck up on us...lol) make sure when you pick up supplies to get a couple rolls of toilet paper and also paper towels. I know it does state to do so in the check in info. I understand your fear that people might take home your extra rolls if you supply them but, I personally would have appreciated an extra roll of tp instead of the welcome soda. Those sodas must cost more than toilet paper. That being said, my husband definitely drank them! Overall, we had a great time and recommend this property.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 June 2024

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

Summer

Condo was extremely nice and beach was beautiful

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa Ann Ann

28 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great views Very clean

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

20 May 2024

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

Great location

View from condo is absolutely incredible!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

4 May 2024

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

Our stay was perfect. The condo was exactly as advertised. Amazing gulf views and close to several great restaurants! We’ll definitely be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie R.

3 Mar 2024

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

Very nice

The condo was everything it claimed to be. Very clean. Adequate kitchen supplies. Beautiful view.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff W., Bastrop, USA

17 Aug 2023

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

Easy Access

Easy access to beach and pool area. Great parking area.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

6 May 2023

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

Fantastic family vacation

Absolutely beautiful and just as advertised. We will definitely be back! Thank you Destin West!! The Pardo Family

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

3 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great view, kitchen well equipped, clean rooms, great beach, included beach chairs and umbrella, excellent pool options. Highly recommend and will try to return next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P., Steger, IL

23 Mar 2023

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

Mrs. Proaño

Absolutely lovely. First time to Destin & the condo on beach was perfect, fabulous view, had everything we needed & more. Love, love, love it! Will be back again

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yannick H.

30 Nov 2022

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

Thanksginving beach vacation

We booked Destin West Gulfside 603 for Thanksgiving week and were not disappointed. The Condo was as described, clean and large enough for our two teenagers and ourselves to coexist on cooler, non- beach days! The kitchen is well stocked. The view from the balcony is amazing! Checkout the beautiful sunsets. Frank, our contact was very helpful throughout the whole process. He even went over and above to help us locate some items we had left behind. Overall great experience. We would definitely book again.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerilynn M.

13 Oct 2022

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

Amazing!! Can’t beat the view and the condo was clean and spacious. They thought of everything!!

5 stars across the board! One of our very best vacations and we will be returning. The location is perfect and you couldn’t ask for a nicer condo. We were able to cook in the condo, the bed was super comfy, loved the big couch and the phone chargers being provided was really appreciated!!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

2 Oct 2022

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

Home Away from Home

We love visiting this resort and have been coming here for a long time. Frank is one of our favorite hosts. He keeps the units well maintained and stocked. It really is appreciated that this unit includes beach set-up and beach towels, ample cookware, comfortable furnishings and spectacular views. We met others at the beach that rented from Beach Time Vacations as well, and everyone was complimentary of the level of customer service from Frank and Crystal. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

17 Sept 2022

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

Fantastic Experience

This is our third time at Destin West and this unit has by far been our favorite. The views are absolutely amazing and being on the 6th floor is definitely worth it! Everything you need is in the kitchen but the drip coffee pot isn’t great and needs replaced. It also has a K-Cup machine which works better. It is a huge benefit to have the beach service with the chairs and umbrella. The property has made improvements which were needed since we were there last. This unit has been updated very nicely and is very clean. Thank you for sharing with us and we will definitely be back!!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W.

7 July 2022

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

Best View (Okaloosa Island)

We have vacationed in this area for the last 20 years. The best view we’ve ever experienced. Absolutely Perfect. Watched the 4th of July fireworks from our balcony, breathtaking.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

26 June 2022

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

First time, will return.

Clean and convenient.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany T.

23 June 2022

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

Family summer beach trip

Our stay in this condo was wonderful, it is the perfect location for everything! We enjoyed making meals and the beautiful views of the ocean from the balcony. The kids loved the pools, everything was a short walk away. The sky bridge to the lazy River was so convenient. This location was exactly how it is pictured. It is clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The included beach service is such a plus- we were able to save space in the car and not pack our umbrella! Several restaurants are close enough to walk. Publix is super close for groceries. Lastly, thank you Frank for all of your help. He was quick to answer all my questions and made our vacation a trip we will always remember!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

11 June 2022

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

Great place to stay near Destin

This was our family’s 4th visit to Destin West! We love the Gulfside condos near the beach. This condo was neat, clean, decorated well and had a beautiful view! We loved the extras the owners put into the condo- cookware, blender, beach chairs, beach towels, etc. we would definitely rent this unit again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

23 May 2022

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

Excellent Condo

This was our first time staying in this unit and it was amazing! Everything about our experience was great. This is a spacious, beautiful and well furnished condo. Great views and location. Checking in and out could not have been easier. The owner is great to work with and provided quick responses to all of our messages. Will definitely be going back!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Michael M.

26 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Good

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jody L.

20 Mar 2022

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

Excellent Stay

We had a great stay this past week! Property was just as described, clean and updated. Easy access to the beach, pools and lazy river. We will definitely consider staying here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

chelsey e.

8 Oct 2021

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

Wonderful stay

This was a great condo with a beautiful view. Very clean and roomy. Fit our family perfect!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

James H.

6 July 2021

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

Great unit, great view

The property was great, nice pools, great access to the beach. Check in was delayed by nearly 2 hours because the unit wasn't cleaned so the wait outside was frustrating, but the rest of the trip was great. Carts weren't available at check in or check out, and a change in the beach chair rental was also disappointing since they no longer allow setting up prior to 9am. Despite these few hiccups I recommend the property and the unit itself was fantastic!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Carol G.

19 June 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cleanliness

Crystal was get on answering my concerns but whoever was supposed to clean gets a F.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Austin M.

25 May 2021

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

Great location and view and just as advertised

First trip to Destin and walking into the overall condo property we were a bit concerned as it was dated on the outside of the building.. however, once we got to our unit it was exactly as advertised and was clean with an amazing view. As we got settled we began to really love this property. Pools were huge, super clean and chill. Beach access was super easy and we would absolutely come back for another stay. Frank and his team were easy to work with and I would recommend him for sure.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Beach Time Vacations LLC

I purchased this condo (#603) as of April 2013. This was my first of three condos in the Destin West Resort. My other units are #411 and #605. I have made many improvements and changes to this condo through the years. I want to offer my guests a nicely decorated and comfortable rental for their stay at Destin West Resort. I encourage you to rent with me and welcome you into my condo. I find the location to be superb and the view is spectacular.

Why they chose this property

The Destin West Beach and Bay Resort is a premiere choice. Being on Okaloosa Island, it is a much better location than the nearby Destin area. You get access to the same beach and amenities of the surrounding area, but without the huge crowds on the streets and on the beach. This location puts you between the cities of Destin and Ft Walton Beach. You have access to all the same activities, restaurants, and beaches.

My unit #603 provides the best and most unique view. All buildings on Okaloosa Island are max 6 stories in height. Unit 603 is a top corner unit that is closest 1 bedroom to the beach. With the westward facing balcony, the views of the ocean, beach, pier, pool, city, and sunsets is all spectacularly laid out in front you.

At night the view of the ocean is lost into darkness at other locations. However, The Island Hotel next door casts spot lights towards the ocean. This illuminates the water and beach which provides a view even at night. It is beautiful and relaxing.