Pelican Beach Resort, Directly on the Beach w/breathtaking View

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Very good

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 681.1 sq m

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Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Gym
Washer
Hot tub

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DESTIN, FL

Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
‪6 min walk‬
Destin Beaches
‪8 min walk‬
Destin Harbor Boardwalk
‪5 min drive‬
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

MASTER BEDROOM

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

BATHROOM 1

Bathtub · Toilet

BATHROOM 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

******DISCLAIMER******
PLEASE BE AWARE OF NOISE DUE TO CONSTRUCTION ON SITE 10/16 THRU 11/13 2023

Upgraded 17th floor condo - beach front unit! Gorgeous full view of the gulf! Upgraded in the fall of 2018... All new flooring, New sofa, coffee table, end tables, dining table & chairs, new bedroom set & all new bedding!

NOTE: I also own a unit at Surfside Resort unit 409 property ID: 17922, Crystal Sands unit property ID: 26158 and Emerald Towers unit 1004 property ID: 85592 on Vrbo. If this condo is booked or you're traveling with other guests & need other units.

Pelican beach resort is one of the most popular resorts to stay in Destin ~ the perfect family destination.

Conveniently located near all activities such as: Big Kahuna Water Park (across the street) located near many family friendly restaurants: Bubba Gump Shrimp, Hard Rock Cafe, Johnny Rockets, Ruth Chris Steakhouse, & more! Retail shops, Silver Sands shopping outlet mall, & movie theaters.

One bedroom / two bath gulf front unit living area 873 sq. Ft. brand new queen sleeper sofa in living room. After making your way into the unit - you will notice the emerald-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico from your private balcony which has a view directly facing south.

Master bedroom has king bed, with private bath. Recessed bunks in the hall allow sleeping for the younger crowd, and a queen sleeper in the living room.

Fully functional kitchen, with full-size range, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, and blender. Wireless internet access, television with DVD. Fully stocked with linens and towels.

Pelican Beach Resort has 2 heated pools. Outdoor & indoor along with a kiddie pool & outside hot tub.

Non-smoking only - strictly enforced.

No Pets
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Property manager

Ibrahim Seki

Languages

English, Turkish

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO CHANGE OF RESERVATION IS ALLOWED ONCE THE BOOKING HAS BEEN APPROVED

Important information

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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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this condo is in the city centre 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and The Track Family Recreation Center. With jet skiing, snorkelling and parasailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

DESTIN, FL

What's nearby

Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Destin Beaches - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
Henderson Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
HarborWalk Village - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Margaritaville Restaurant Destin - ‬3 min drive
‪The Back Porch - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
‪Merlin's Pizza (Destin) - ‬15 min walk
‪Subway - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Pelican Beach Resort, Directly on the Beach w/breathtaking View have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Pelican Beach Resort, Directly on the Beach w/breathtaking View ?

As of 17 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pelican Beach Resort, Directly on the Beach w/breathtaking View on 20 Apr 2025 start from AU$921.71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Pelican Beach Resort, Directly on the Beach w/breathtaking View pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pelican Beach Resort, Directly on the Beach w/breathtaking View ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pelican Beach Resort, Directly on the Beach w/breathtaking View ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pelican Beach Resort, Directly on the Beach w/breathtaking View located?

Located in Destin, this beachfront condo building is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Beaches. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 1.8 mi (3 km) away.

8.2

Very good

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

14 Apr 2025

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

Great Location great Place

1st time VRBO it was learning experience the room was nice the microwave handle was broken, would have been nice to know that we needed to bring our own coffee . But we enjoyed the place easy access and beautiful view and we saw dolphins from our balcony.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Roger P.

8 Mar 2025

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

great view

fun

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Heather C.

7 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Ok

The view was great. The unit was older than we expected and had a weird smell, towels and sheets were cheap and some stained.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dee

2 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disgusted!!

I called the host a few days ahead and had to leave message . I did not get a call back but only received a text as I arrived in Destin. Giving me the door code and advising me that early entry before 4pm or late departure after 10am will incur a $111.00 charge . Upon entering the condo I was hit with a nasty musty smell. Upon further investigation I noticed what a sad state of affairs that this condo was in . 1. The microwave oven handle was broken and it was not cleaned inside or outside even the broken handle was sticky. 2. The coffee pot was filthy, the pot inside and out was badly stained . The filter housing was thick with old coffee stains . 3.The counter had food droppings over it. 4. The sink was thick with dirt and grease where the faucet connects to the sink. 5. The coffee table was loose and wobbly and poses a danger. 6. The couch was spattered with stains and we could not get ourselves to sit directly on it . We cover it with towels . 7. The curtains were badly stained . 8. When I walked barefoot I realized That I was walking on sand ! 9 . Omg 😱 the sheets were dirty and I noticed that there was another set in the closet , so I removed the sheet and to my dismay and disgust I found the mattress cover, full of what looked like urine stains. Then to had insult to injury the clean sheets from the closet were not for a king bed instead for a full or queen bed. 10.the counter top was damaged and splitting in various spots. 11. The second bathroom was disgusting

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John L.

27 July 2024

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

Destin!

We had a great time! Overall everything was great!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan B.

25 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Almost PERFECT

The Pelican resort was a family favorite 20 years ago. I was dissapointed due to the beach rules/rental chair for the property. I never remember there being rows and rows of beach chair rentals. I do understand the need for non-rentals to place their chairs behind the rentals, but this was excessive. The chair rentals took up most of the beach space and they were not even half used. I dont understand why tents were not permitted. We have never had this issue on any other properties. They also wouldnt allow you to sit in water with your chair. I felt like I was mislead about the washer and dryer. We are very sure to always have a room with this luxury. It stated very clearly on our listing that there was a washer and dryer. It never said shared or access to. The other issue was a little mishap with the iron. The iron was very old and ruined my shorts. I do understand that I should have been more careful, but it was frustrating. We were also told that we could check in early by calling number provided. We got there at 7am and tried to call several times and no answer. We honestly never complain and I do not want this to be a complaint. It is more of a friendly note of the things that we wished were different. It absolutely did not ruin our stay. We had a great time. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your condo. I hope my comment Is helpful and not considered negative. I still gave a 5 because we had an excellent time!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Valeriy

6 July 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness

Location was great and breakfast for nice. It’s a beautiful hotel but our room smelled like smoke and the blankets were dirty with someone’s hair stuck to it. We asked to change our room and they refused.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sandy P.

2 Mar 2024

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

Pelican Beach Resort

I have really no complaints about the property. Everything was as advertised. View was gorgeous, building amenities were nice, communication with host was timely and helpful. My only gripe was the living room furniture was not the most comfortable and the apartment lacked some color. But again, it was clean, cozy and as advertised .

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikki G.

30 Oct 2023

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

Very nice stay

Very nice, Clean, Stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Drew P.

13 Oct 2023

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

Great location

Great location and very responsive host

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Geralyn R.

10 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Mildew pee you

This is our second stay at the Pelican. Our first stay the room was clean and well maintained. This most recent stay the room smelled like mildew, not as clean as our first stay and the appearance was banged up. Huge repair patches in the bathroom and nail pops in the hallway. This unit was advertised as recently remodeled. The grounds was well kept and both pools and hot tubs very clean.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K., Broken Arrow, USA

6 July 2023

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

Fantastic View & Beach Location

Was an amazing place to stay! I gave the check-in process 4 stars only because of 4 elevators, only 2 were working on the day of check-in, which made it a mad-house on the ground floor (not super impactful but it was a bit of a challenge). Also, I gave the location of the condo 4 stars only because there was no traffic control so exiting the resort was a nightmare when traffic was heavy (which was about 9am to 6pm ish). Other than that, the location and condo were fantastic!! The beach location was amazing and the condo itself was very comfortable and fit the 5 of us just perfect! We were glad to have a full-size refrigerator and full kitchen! The beds were comfortable though making room for our luggage was a bit of a Tetris game, mostly because we had our own portable crib to contend with! We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth

15 June 2023

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

The view in this condo is fantastic! The beach is absolutely beautiful! Overall we would stay here again. I would pack extra towels and shampoo next time, we had to make a quick run for things like that. Reminder that it's not the resort but someone's rental property. Great living room area and kitchen! Three pools on property and the beach so plenty of outdoor time here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorian

13 June 2023

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

CHRISTI

11 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

The beach service was an unexpected cost but seems to be the norm for this area. We couldn’t rent a golf cart for fun commuting since there were no accessible roads to drive from this resort. The view from our balcony was worth it!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

22 Oct 2022

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

This was our second time at this property. The locstion to the ocean is, as always, perfect. The only downside, was the coffee maker was not functioning. So , we bought a new one that was also bigger.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Jerome K.

6 Oct 2022

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

My Review

The unit has a serious mold problem in the closet and one of the bathrooms. It looked like one one cleaned under the bed in years. On the plus side, the view of the beach from the balcony was outstanding.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benny G.

14 Aug 2022

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

Disliked: Communication

Great place for a family of 4

Great place Great view very clean, family really enjoyed this place. Hope to come back here again !

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Jessica M.

8 Aug 2022

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

Okay but a little disappointed

For the price we paid we were disappointed. This is our 3rd year at the resort but the condo was just ok. It smelled terrible of mildew and mold. We even noticed mold all over the inside hall closet door. Not great when your kids have asthma and are sleeping right next to that. We tried to keep the patio door closed but it was hard to breathe. We had no extras at all. Ran out of tp, paper towels..only 2 trash bags for the week. We’ve stayed at others where they help accommodate with a few extras. We love the resort, but wished the condo was clean and in better condition.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Kristan B.

29 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, but could be better

Overall this is a good condo, but not great. We were disappointed that the space smells extremely musty, especially the utility closet where extra pillows and bed linens are stored. Even our clothes smelled musty when we left the space. You can also tell that the property is well worn; scuffs on the walls, dirty drapes, worn furniture and carpet. The decor and furniture are a bit outdated. The space had no hangers, laundry basket, only one extra garbage bag and no other amenities like beach chairs, an umbrella, or sand toys for kids. The hallway bunks beds were very musty and had no mattress pads. Also, there is no Keurig.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liuvannia A.

18 July 2022

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

Highly recommended

We enjoyed our stay. The view from the balcony is breathtaking, espectacular. Beautiful private beach with crystal clear emerald water.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL L.

9 July 2022

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

Great vacation condo

Great condo and location! Had a great time!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Shirley M.

9 July 2022

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Awful condo

Fake light fixture in kitchen. Tv going out. Rickety furniture. No water pressure in shower. Condo needs a deep cleaning. Different subject . Reserved in advance front row seating on beach but did not get it. Will not go there again. Left a bad review when I got home. But my phone said could not deliver msg.bad number.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

29 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

destin vaca

It was overall a great stay. T.v. had some issues so we kept it on Netflix (that was fine). Beds were little stiff. Not propertys fault but the balcony's around us reeked of weed. We would have to come in and close the balcony door until they were thru. When you have kids its a little different on what you want them smelling. But the condo itself was fine.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Rochelle S.

31 May 2022

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

great unit and location

I had a wonderful week here really enjoyed how close to the beach it is. The owner replied very quickly and answered every question I had. The only thing I had a problem with was the room wasn't that clean you pay a big cleaning fee and the maids don't even clean good. Glass was left on floor meaning they didn't sweep, dishwasher was horrible and smelled up room. Maids didn't even look in dishwasher and make sure it was clean. The amount of old food that was under king bed was just nasty.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ibrahim Seki

Turkish-American
In business for 20 yrs
Own other 3 condos
Vrbo 26158
Vrbo 85592
Vrbo 17922

Why they chose this property

Highrise 17 th floor ocean front gulf view unit
Downtown location close to all activities restaurants outlet malls

What makes this property unique

On site restaurant
In and outsite heated pool and many more amenities

Languages:

English, Turkish

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1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

MASTER BEDROOM

2 bathrooms

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