⛱️Gulf Front~3 Pools~65 inch TV~Corner Balcony~2 BR Pelican Beach Resort 501

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6106.3 sq m

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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

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Master Bathroom

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Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Top Reasons to Book this Lovely Condo!

* Gorgeous Gulf Front Views w/ Two Balconies

* 65 inch Curve TV

* Beachfront Resort w/3 POOLS, Kiddie Pool, 2 Fitness Centers

* Tennis, Grilling Area, Café and Tiki Bar, Video Game Room

* Heart of Destin! Across from Big Kahuna's Waterpark.

* 3.5 miles from Destin Commons

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

Pelican Beach Resort 501 features stunning Gulf Front views from your 5th floor private balcony. This beautifully decorated 2BR/2BA condo offers two balconies, tile floors throughout, a fully renovated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and a 65 inch Curve TV in the living room. A dining area offers floor to ceiling windows and eastern gulf views. The Master bedroom offers a second private balcony, a king bed and private bathroom. The guest bedroom has two twin beds with private access to the guest bathroom. A sleeper sofa in the living room allows this lovely condo to sleep up to 6 guests comfortably. Make Pelican Beach Resort 501 your next beach destination and find out why this is a Destin vacation favorite!

*This property is not available to adults under age 25. No Exceptions.*

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*

Snowbird Season runs November thru February. For a quote, select an arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and a departure date (must be the 1st day of a subsequent month). Contact us for alternate date requests and further assistance! All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee.

*Please note, the resort charges a $25 fee for lost or missing wristbands*

**A building-wide floor resurfacing project will begin in early October 2023 and conclude in late January 2024. Occupants of Pelican Beach Resort may hear grinding during the work hours from 8:00 am and will end at 5:00 pm daily Monday through Friday, with a possibility of some Saturdays.

The Bed Setup:

Master Bedroom: King Bed

Guest Bedroom: Two Twin Beds

Living Room: Sleeper Sofa

Pelican Beach Resort offers all the amenities you’d expect in a luxurious resort condominium! This Beach Front Resort offers spacious meeting facilities, THREE Pools including Gulf Front pool, Lake Front pool at The Terrace, an indoor/outdoor pool (seasonally heated), kiddie pool, laundry facilities on each floor, TWO fitness centers, outdoor gas grills, tennis courts, and even a video game room!

The Pelican Tiki Bar is the lively beachside bar – stop by and ask your friendly bartender to mix you a refreshing drink to take to the beach or sit by the pool. The Pelican Beach Café brews fresh coffee and is open for breakfast mornings at 8 serving yummy pastries and breakfast sandwiches. You can order lunch and take it to the pool or beach (note, this is closed November to January) You can even order a beach set up right at the private boardwalk leading to the beach. I’m sure you’ll agree, Pelican Beach Resort has everything you’re looking for in a beach vacation condo!

Area Attractions:

Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest! Destin Commons also has a mini-train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters and Bass Pro Shop.

Pelican Beach Resort is across the street from Big Kahuna's Waterpark, full of great splashing fun for the kids. And it is walking distance to Mellow Mushroom and the Pancakery!

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RealJoy Vacations

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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

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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

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

Destin

Located in Destin, this condo is near 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. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting.

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 ⛱️Gulf Front~3 Pools~65 inch TV~Corner Balcony~2 BR Pelican Beach Resort 501 have a pool?

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

Is ⛱️Gulf Front~3 Pools~65 inch TV~Corner Balcony~2 BR Pelican Beach Resort 501 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ⛱️Gulf Front~3 Pools~65 inch TV~Corner Balcony~2 BR Pelican Beach Resort 501?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ⛱️Gulf Front~3 Pools~65 inch TV~Corner Balcony~2 BR Pelican Beach Resort 501?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ⛱️Gulf Front~3 Pools~65 inch TV~Corner Balcony~2 BR Pelican Beach Resort 501 located?

Situated near the beach, this condo building is 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.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Anita E.

5 Mar 2025

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

Beautiful corner unit

Our unit faced the ocean directly and we could enjoy both sunrise and sunset!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jamie D.

16 June 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Be careful! Hot!

Don’t book with RealJoy! The condo was beautiful with amazing views! It was a little dusty, but that was no biggy. However, the AC was not working! They sent a guy to come fix it, but it still did not cool. We were sleeping in 78 degree. That’s too hot and you can’t cool off after being in the sun all day! They gave us an option to move to a completely different resort/location and refund us the nights AC was not working..but we were staying with other families that was booked at Pelican. So moving was not an option. We were able to book directly through pelican to find another room, which then RealJoy DISCOUNTED our nights by 50% with no AC instead of refunding us. So we still paid half plus fees for staying in a hot condo and then paid for a NEW room with new fees. I was emailing, texting, or on the phone EVERY single day while I was on vacation dealing with this! It was very frustrating and such a disservice! We will never book with RealJoy again for the hassle we went through!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon R.

6 June 2024

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

Perfect Beach Vacay

We stayed here in Spring of 2023 and loved it so much we booked the same condo for our family vacation in Summer 2024. Perfect amount of space for us, loved the corner unit with balconies overlooking the pools and gulf. Made for the perfect spot to sip morning coffee and watch for dolphins or have an evening cocktail and listen to the live music at the tiki bar.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

25 May 2024

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

Great Place

Great place to stay, really enjoyed our visit.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

20 Mar 2024

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

Hayes Family

Loved the condo we stayed in for week

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

18 July 2023

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

Weekend stay

It was in a good location for a weekend at the beach. Condo experience was awesome with pool and beach access.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

BJ L.

24 Apr 2023

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

great R&R stay

About a week prior to our arrival we received information that there would be construction comencing. The pool with the beach entry was not available at all for us and that was dissapointing as they were painting the exterior while we were there. The noise was tolerable though. Just a few things that could be improved: The lock to the door was somewhat tough to figure out as it just keeps turning clockwise but never stops. It took awhile before we could be sure we had the door locked and secure. Never encountered a lock like this! One addition which would be greatly appreciated would be coffee filters available and a mornings worth of coffee provided. Better yet, upgrade to a Kurig coffee maker and be sure to tell guests to bring their own pods. I had to call management to find out what kind of coffee maker and brought some grounds but neglected to bring filters. Just troublesome to have to take care of! Otherwise, the beach, chair rentals, staff for bar and food were great. Would love to rent again!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

9 Apr 2023

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

Great property

I would definitely stay here again with my family. Resort was Very clean and friendly staff!!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon R.

1 Apr 2023

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

We had a wonderful stay at Pelican 501, property was clean, view was exceptional! The first morning we woke up to no water, called the property management line and got a response right away. Found out there was a water main break that affected the whole building but it was being worked on and water was restored fairly quickly. Great responsiveness and communication. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

27 Mar 2023

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

Perfect Spring Break Getaway

We absolutely loved the location and condo!! Everything was very clean and the views of the ocean were beautiful. We definitely plan on coming back and staying here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

John B.

11 Oct 2022

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

Fall break in Destin

We had a great time on our trip! Parts of the unit seem like they recently had some nice updates! The beach was beautiful but crowded! A few disappointing things; building was showing her age and while the unit itself had some updates, you could still tell it was aged. That was why the cleanliness had 3/5 rating. The furniture is modernly nice but not high quality, very cheap made, no dining table. I would suggest renting beach chair set ups well in advance! Beach was very crowded but it was a peak time. Overall we enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

3 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful Condo

We had a great vacation. We loved the condo and the location. Views from the balcony were outstanding! Will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom W., knoxville

2 Sept 2022

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

Perfect location.

Nicely updated decor. Great views, multiple balconies and floor to ceiling windows were outstanding.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Adrianna M.

25 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Kinda disappointing

We rented this condo and was really excited until we arrived, unfortunately. The Lobby at Pelican Beach was filthy (doors, elevators, everything). Then we made it up to our unit only to be further disappointed. The room was filthy. I was took several pictures immediately and contacted Real Joy. The walls and floors were filthy, the fans were covered in an absurd amount of dust, the dishes still had food on them, there was tooth paste smeared on the door to the master and even some on the comforter of the bed. There was some yellow, sticky liquid on the walls with long black hairs stuck in them, the toilet seat was broken, the couch was broken, etc. I could go on and on. Real Joy contacted me back promptly and sent someone to fix the toilet seat. They also offered to have the cleaning service come back in but at that point, I declined because it’s clear they aren’t very good so having them come in again seemed pointless. We just told them we wanted everything noted so we weren’t charged. The kitchen (besides the dishes) and the bathrooms were clean which were my main concern. We saw two cockroaches while we were there but 1 was in the hallway (where it is open to the outside) and the other was on the outside screen of our patio. I wanted to freak out but then I read they’re common in that area & I didn’t see them inside our unit therefore I just tried to move past it. We met a few other couples who showed us similar conditions in their rooms which was disappointing. Aside from the above, the pool/hot tub area, beach area, tiki bar, etc. were wonderful! My only complaint was we saw a massive rat run in and out of the tiki bar area (while we were sitting in the more enclosed hot tub right next to the tiki bar). Again, disappointing. I understand critters will be outside, but eww. Overall, the reason we booked was for the view, the proximity to the beach and the outside experience which was nice enough for us to have a good time. RealJoy was always quick to return messages which was also a plus. Unfortunately, we will be booking a different location on our return to the area, and I hope they start taking their cleaning standards are a little more serious. I wish some kind of refund would have been offered to us for the issues, but none ever was.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

shaheen v.

25 July 2022

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Not so happy

Place is good but management corporate

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

16 July 2022

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

Great Vacation!

The unit was exactly as described and very clean. Everything was perfect hope to stay in Destin again at the same condo again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

11 June 2022

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

Best location in the building

Unforgettable trip.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek C.

10 May 2022

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

Amazing!!!

Pelican Beach Resort 501 is incredible! The views cannot be beat with the floor-to-ceiling windows and it being a corner room! The unit was spotless when we arrived and appeared to be updated recently. We had no issues throughout or entire stay. We will be staying here again!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kendrick J.

22 Apr 2022

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

My First Experience

I must say I really didn't have any issues and I enjoyed my stay. Very friendly staff and I will be returning.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald S.

15 Apr 2022

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

Anniversary Get Away

Easy process and great communication beginning to end.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Allison S.

13 Apr 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Walked into a disaster, but great stay overall.

We checked in, and walked into a very unclean room. There were sand piles on the floor, slept in, unmade beds, used tampons in the bathroom garbage, food in the fridge, coffee grounds in the maker, and we found glass shards on the kitchen floor. Not exactly how we pictured entering the place we'd stay for a week after a 18 hour drive. After I got in touch with a representative, a cleaning crew did come out the next morning and it was wonderful coming back to a cleaned condo. Unfortunately, we were told we'd receive a money refund in the mail and that never did turn up which is very disheartening. After we had the re-start it was a very enjoyable stay and the view from the gulf facing balcony is incredible. We were able to see dolphins a few mornings, and watched them play in the waves.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dina W.

9 Apr 2022

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

Wonderful

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Prescott K.

2 Apr 2022

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

Beautiful views

The listing was accurately described. The Condo has 2 great heated pools easy access to the beach. Lots of amenities. Lots of families

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jay M., Huron, SD

29 Dec 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

Disappointed

In all fairness we were enjoying our vacation, right up until my wife came out of bathroom saying “YOU HAVE TO KILL IT”…I killed the first cockroach, but the other got away…as I picked up my pants to get dressed (this was at 3AM); another one scurried away! We went through all our clothes, bought Lysol to treat them and paid a high price for a room for the remaining three nights at a nice hotel (w/o BUGS)! I contacted Realjoy Vacation and they said at the beach “we live with them”. I travel extensively, and have many times in Florida, and a first for me…did not want anything but refund for three nights not used, but no way. Right is right and Realjoy did NOT make it right.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert P., Wisconsin Dells Wisconsin

2 Dec 2021

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

furniture comfort

broken couch part put in closet couch and beds were very uncomfortable

Stayed 19 nights in Nov 2021

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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