2nd-floor condo with partial Gulf view & beach service - near shopping/dining - Okaloosa Island

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7.6

Good

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 485 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Gym

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island7 min walk
Okaloosa Island Pier9 min walk
Emerald Coast Convention Center11 min walk
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)12 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Other

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

2nd-floor condo with partial Gulf view & beach service - near shopping/dining

Destin West Resort - Gulfside 207

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Enjoy this exquisite condo conveniently located on the second floor. It offers a private balcony with easy access to the beach. Your reservation includes beach service of two chairs and one umbrella. The beachside complex offers a 5,000-square-foot pool, a splash garden for the kids, a kiddy pool, and a large hot tub. Also, you have an annually heated pool beneath the villas. The beachside also has a state of the art Fitness Gym. The bayside offers a 700-foot lazy river, a heated pool with a waterfall flowing into it, and two large hot tubs in the center of the bayside complex. There is also a gradual decline pool that feeds into the Lazy River. The bridge connecting the beachside complex to the bayside complex makes using all of the amenities at Destin West easy. There are charcoal grills and picnic tables on both the bayside and beachside make grilling out fun. This is the perfect location since The Gulfarium, The Boardwalk, and many shops and restaurants are within walking distance.

A well-equipped kitchen features a side-by-side refrigerator equipped with ice, ultra-quiet dishwasher, oven with smooth top range, and a built-in microwave. The kitchen also features a coffee maker, toaster, and blender. There are two TVs with VCR and DVD.

The elegant primary bedroom has a private bathroom. There is also a private washer/dryer, and WiFi is included.

Things to Know

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Ocean view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Ocean view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

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 and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.

Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

Wild Willy's Adventure Zone - 7 min walk
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 7 min walk
Okaloosa Island Pier - 9 min walk
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 9 min walk
Emerald Coast Convention Center - 11 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪The Boardwalk - Okaloosa Island - ‬8 min walk
‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬16 min walk
‪Al's Beach Club - ‬8 min walk
‪Rockin Tacos - ‬8 min walk
‪Crab Trap - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2nd-floor condo with partial Gulf view & beach service - near shopping/dining pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 2nd-floor condo with partial Gulf view & beach service - near shopping/dining?

As of 2 July 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2nd-floor condo with partial Gulf view & beach service - near shopping/dining on 14 July 2024 start from AU$650.04, 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.

What time is check-in at 2nd-floor condo with partial Gulf view & beach service - near shopping/dining?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2nd-floor condo with partial Gulf view & beach service - near shopping/dining?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2nd-floor condo with partial Gulf view & beach service - near shopping/dining located?

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

7.6

Good

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

24 June 2024

Gulfside Treasure

The condo was immaculate and As beautiful as depicted in the pictures. Easy walk to the beach. Pools and lazy river were clean and awesome. Beach service was soooo nice to have! I absolutely hope to stay here again for a longer vacation!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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10/10 Excellent

LaTroya F.

30 May 2024

Florida Family Vacation 2024

This was our very first time visiting Florida and the resort was probably our favorite part! We loved the amenities and amazing views. This definitely was a 10/10 experience for me and my family. The room was very clean, although it had a horrible smell in it when we got there, we brought air freshener and it was fine after that. The Wi-Fi wasn’t great, didn’t expect it to be because after all its a large resort and many people using it would most likely slow it down, other than that everything was amazing! Staff was helpful, people were friendly, our room was in a great location and it had Easy beach access.

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8/10 Good

Sarah P.

10 Apr 2024

Spring Break Stay

We loved being on the beach and the amenities of the property. Overall it was a good stay and perfect for our family. The Bayside property had heated pools so if it’s not quiet warm enough for ocean water, I’d stay on that side. It was nice to be able to walk to restaurants so the location was great. The condo itself could use some updates. The dishwasher was a little wonky and the disposal didn’t work, but overall it met our needs.

10/10 Excellent

Legend H.

29 Oct 2023

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

Quick wedding weekend

Location and condo were great. The furniture and decor was new & clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

18 May 2023

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

Perfect location

Attended an event at Rick's on the Island so the condo was great for that. Parked and used the Skywalk the whole week! Nice condo, great view, access to the pool, beach and gym. Only drawback, bring your own hangers.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

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2/10 Terrible

John B.

6 Feb 2023

Fair at best

Customer service from Vacasa and local management leaves alot to be desired. I spent a good portion of my vacation time just trying to get answers on the status of our washer dryer in the unit. Not being notified as to when the technicians were coming led to some awkward moments to say the least not to mention the loss of the full use of the condo during those times. Now having read back over some of the other issues mentioned in reviews it appears the these matters go back some months with no action. But at least they reimbursed us $60.00 for the loss of the use of the washer dryer that was noted as broke 5 days before we got there with no notice. So there is that.

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8/10 Good

carol s.

19 Jan 2023

The condo was fine. Then furniture was very worn and 1 of the 2 patio chairs had a hole in it. We...

The condo was fine. Then furniture was very worn and 1 of the 2 patio chairs had a hole in it. We got there Thur night put some clothes in the washer it would fill with some water and stop. So let them know about it first thing Fri morning. They kept saying someone was coming to look at it. They never did and never got it fixed. So I had to take the clothes that were wet in the washer and put in bathtub to rinse them, wring them out and put in dryer so they wouldn’t sour. Had I known we didn’t have a working washer we would not have stayed there. We use the washer when we are on vacation. We only brought 1 beach towel a person and couldn’t wash them. Drain was stopped up in shower and light out in shower. My husband fixed those things.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

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2/10 Terrible

Macey M.

21 Dec 2022

Needs a lot of work!!

Great resort - but very poor condo. Furniture is broken, ripped, stained. There were two holes in the wall. Outlets didn’t work. The resort is wonderful but this particular unit is terrible and needs work.

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6/10 Okay

Sigmund F.

11 Dec 2022

TLC Needed

Destin West Resort - Gulfside 207 is a very nice unit, but it needs some minor maintenance and updates that would make it a 5 star condo and quality competition with the other units on the property. Great entryway, loved the smell of cleanliness when you walked into the unit, loved the nice sized refrigerator in the kitchen, enjoyed the view of the pool. However, I would suggest as others have to replace the seat cushions for the patio chairs and throw the old rip ones in the corner away, please, please invest in better outlets throughout the unit as I see from other reviews that this has been an ongoing issue. It was quiet annoying to have to go in the car to charge some of our devices because when you awoke in the morning your electronic device you thought was charging all night was not, and most of the other outlets would not hold the charger in the wall:(. Please replace the door to the master bath and the hole in the wall in the master bedroom under the window. Also, consider replacing the TV in the master bedroom to a bigger one appropriate for a master bedroom. Lastly, please consider pulling up the remaining carpet in the unit and replacing with matching tile or laminate wooden flooring.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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6/10 Okay

Donald R.

6 Dec 2022

Not worth the cost.

The resort is awesome! My family loved the beach, pools, lazy river, hot tubs, and marina access. The room had very nice appliances but had the feel of a Motel 6. The furniture needs repaired or replaced, a light fixture needs replaced, many outlets would not hold a charger without it falling out, vcr needs to be replaced with streaming device, cheap bedding, horrible beach view due to the trees but great view of the pool. After an exhausting day, we returned to the room only to be locked out for two hours until a locksmith showed up to cut the lock off the door. When expressing my concern with Vacasa, I was offered a $100 credit which I considered an insult for a $4000 reservation.

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6/10 Okay

Michelle H.

30 Nov 2022

Love Destin West

We really like the area, pool & being so close to the beach. The condos couch smelled old (we put sheets down just to have somewhere to sit)chair & dining room chairs are also nasty. The 2 outdoor chairs need to be replaced. Bedroom & bathrooms fine. I really think the owners need to replace that old couch & chair. Then I think no one would have complaints.

8/10 Good

Melanie P.

12 Aug 2022

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

Enjoyed our stay

This is a nice simple place for a small family. Like others complained about the outside cushions are shredded and useless. Most of the outlets do not work. It’s an ok place and met the needs of our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

David J.

11 Aug 2022

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

Great location, great room

Love Destin West and this location was great. Furniture, TVs, and beds were older and could use updates (especially the tiny TVs), but it was a great vacation and a great room overall.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

19 May 2022

Great condo

We absolutely loved our stay at Destin West! This will be our normal spot from now on! The room was clean and equipped for everything we needed! The only complaint would be the paper thin sheet on the master bed and the headboard is not attached and hits the wall every time you move, however that is minor compared to everything! We had a great view of the pool and could see the beach. Was so nice to sit on the balcony drinking coffee and having breakfast. Everyone at the facility was kind and helpful!

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8/10 Good

Kathleen P.

12 May 2022

Condo 207

Great Location on the 2nd floor, and lots of fun amenities and the resort. I will defiantly stay again. I would give this 5 stars but both seat cushions on the patio were ripped on both sides. Very easy and inexpensive item to fix. Also, 10Am check out is a little early.. 11 would have worked better. I would pay a little extra for a Noon check In vs 4pm check in. Everything was excellent. Walking distance to restaurants, shops, the pier, etc. Thank you, Kathy : )

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10/10 Excellent

Christine F.

20 Apr 2022

Great location and very clean!!

Vacasa has a very clean rental and very easy check in and check out! They did leave us without wash clothes for our week, after two requests to bring us some. I ended up going out and buying some. One outlet by the master bath, in the bedroom was broken, only the bottom portion of the outlet worked. VERY annoying. Everything else was very accommodating!! I would DEFINITELY rent from them again!! As far as the condo, the furniture leaves MUCH to be desired. Night one, while trying to figure out the why remotes didn’t work, looking for a possible different remote, I looked through the tv stand and a door fell off and landed on my foot. Minor issue, but set the stage. The chairs cushions on the patio are shredded and look very low income from the pool area. Broken arm on inside chair and none of the furniture matched. It wasn’t an expensive unit, in comparison to others in the building, so it wasn’t a huge deal, but truly you could get better furniture at a thrift store.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

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6/10 Okay

Tim J.

4 Oct 2021

Real review

Real review - Nicely sized place and has great potential. A few suggestions here to make it a solid 4+ stars...The issues: There are no consumables so make sure to bring salt and pepper. TV remote in the bedroom doesn't control the TV and honestly, for the price, you could upgrade it to a larger TV. The chair in the living room was clearly broken and needs to be replaced. Patio view is good but the palm trees block most of it so you get a narrow view of the pool and you have to stretch to see the ocean. But they are visible !! The supplied paper products are the cheapest available. Again, for the price, you could step that up to improve the experience. Place was clean overall. Outlets were old and most didn't work. They might have been tied to light switches but good luck finding which ones turn on the outlet. Oh and please either remove or actually attach the headboard to the master room bed. If you move it slams against the wall. When I looked it was not attached to the bed. It would be a good idea to paint the walls and frame / steps for the two bunk beds. Lastly, supplied towels are old and worn out. This is a really nice spot and could easily be updated to be a 4+ star vacation unit. Just need a few details attended to.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Brook N.

22 Aug 2021

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

Great stay. Needs minor improvements

Great stay. The outdoor furniture needs to be updated and the plug-ins need to be replaced as our chargers kept coming out. Others complained the beds were hard but they did not bother me. The drain in the master suite tub doesn’t drain well. Access to the beach was easy and the pools were amazing. No more than we were in our room it more than served it’s purpose. Would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Racheal S.

19 July 2021

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

Great location, needs updating

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at Destin West and have always enjoyed it! The room was clean and had plenty of towels. As previous reviews said, it definitely needs updating and not just cosmetics. The master bed was very uncomfortable (hard) and you couldn’t turn over without the headboard hitting the wall or the bed creaking. I was very surprised the bunks were as soft as they were. The couches in the living room were old and uncomfortable and the patio had only 2 chairs and the cushions were torn. The refrigerator is nice and has an ice maker! The unit is more of a pool view due to the palm trees blocking the view to the beach. The owners definitely need to give it some TLC and it would be nice!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

11 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Disliked: Amenities

This condo offers no luxuries. The furniture is outdated and provides no comfort if you are stuck inside during bad weather. The mattress is very firm, non pillow top, older unit. If you prefer to sleep on a firm non plush bed, you’ll sleep just fine. If you end up being stuck inside most of your vacation due to rain, you won’t be comfortable the owners haven’t spent any money on this place to provide a relaxing environment. The resort is a very nice place. The pools are clean and access to the pools and beach are very convenient. The owner of this condo needs to take two weeks profits and buy some new furniture!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

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4/10 Poor

Lucas C.

9 July 2021

Condo without any luxury

My wife and I had this condo booked for July 3rd - July 9th. Unfortunately, our stay was accommodated by long rainy days. The furniture in this condo is very old and out dated. The only lounge chair is broken and provides no comfort. The sofa is a very old high back with high sides that make it impossible to spend any long amount of time on it to relax. The cushions for the outdoor seating are old and torn. We left the condo on the 5th due to the poor weather and lack of accommodations inside that needed to be there to provide a comfortable space to relax. The mattress in the master bedroom is an older thin non pillow top firm mattress. If you like a firm bed with no plush, you’ll sleep just fine. I will say the Vacasa staff we spoke with were very nice. Destin West is a great resort, we will certainly consider staying there again just not in Gulfside 207. The owner needs to step up and invest a small portion of their profits into new furniture.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Lori C.

29 June 2021

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

Resort and condo location great but condo itself is a bit run down

We had a great time at this resort and would visit again! The location of this condo was great. Close to the gorgeous beach and overlooking the “gulf side pool”(through a frame of palm trees off the balcony) was really awesome. The condo itself was super clean and didn’t have the normal mildew smell that I’ve become used to with beach side condos (def a plus!) and the owners have obviously listened to past reviews about their fridge (new, giant S/S fridge in unit) so I wanted to gently list a few improvements that I think would greatly enhance this unit. New mattress (seriously, I haven’t hurt like that after a night of sleep in a long time). New cushions for balcony seating (they’re completely shredded with stuffing hanging out of them). New couches (I used the spare sheets to completely cover the couch and chair for us to sit on). I doubt the owner of this unit actually vacations in it and you can definitely tell. Otherwise, was a fun getaway!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Savannah G.

26 June 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

No Luxury Condo

The location of the condo within the property was fine. It wasn’t a long walk to the beach access. It just didn’t feel clean. I’m guessing it’s the carpet, but my kids feet were black after running around for a little bit. My guess is there hasn’t been updates since the Condo was built. There were no frills to make the condo feel “homey.” What little decor was hanging was dusty, and there was dust all around the air vents. Part of the sink faucet was broken, and made a horrible noise when turned on. The shower faucets were so old- and you couldn’t adjust them. The outdoor chair cushions were ripped in pieces. We wrapped them in towels to sit outside. The TVs could use updating as well. So many updates and upgrades need to be done to make this place worth the money.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

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8/10 Good

Sarah E.

13 June 2021

Excellent condo!

Very clean, had everything we needed, and a great location and amenities! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

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8/10 Good

Cortney S.

7 June 2021

Great for beach and pool goers!

The beach access is easy-the walk across the bridge to the pool wasn’t bad at all. I would recommend bringing a blanket as a very thin one is provided and no extra linens. The condo could use updating and cosmetic paint updates. Otherwise the condo was clean and balcony overlooks the gulf side pool. Plenty of towels provided.