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Welcome to the Reef - Destin Gulfgate 1005!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6132.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Destin, Florida
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Henderson Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest

2 Queen Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to the Reef - Destin Gulfgate 1005!

Welcome to the Reef! Our professionally redecorated gulf front condo features granite counters, stainless appliances, and tile flooring. The view from the 11th floor enables you to see eastward down the beach to Sandestin, as well as down the western beach view with gorgeous sunsets! Access the balcony from either the living room or the master bedroom. While enjoying your morning coffee, look for the dolphins feeding in the waters below. The condo décor brings the sea inside, with a hand painted screen in the dining room lit by a gorgeous coral chandelier, as well as sea life prints throughout. Both bathrooms feature a shower and bathtub, enabling you to rinse off or soak, or bathe the little ones. Each bath offers a private toilet/bath area, enabling multiple users when you come in off the beach. Use the wet bar equipped with icemaker to enjoy a frozen margarita while relaxing on the 30’ balcony. The spacious guest room features two queen beds, and the new large sectional sleeper sofa offers additional sleeping room. There are flat screen TVs with DVDs in the living room and both bedrooms, as well as ceiling fans, and a fully equipped kitchen. No smoking. Enjoy free beach service March 1st through the Sunday after Thanksgiving (Monthly reservations do not receive complimentary beach set-ups.). Come relax and enjoy the Reef!

Condo does not have a landline phone and is non smoking. For monthly reservations (over 28 days) please contact Destin Gulfgate directly.

Property manager

Destin Gulfgate
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Languages

English

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Pool
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Gym

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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 and a deadlock

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this condo is on the beach. Destin Commons and HarborWalk Village 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Destin, Florida

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Morgan Sports Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Henderson Beach - 7 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fudpuckers Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Back Porch - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Merlin's Pizza (Destin) - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Pancakery - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcome to the Reef - Destin Gulfgate 1005! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Welcome to the Reef - Destin Gulfgate 1005! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to the Reef - Destin Gulfgate 1005!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to the Reef - Destin Gulfgate 1005!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to the Reef - Destin Gulfgate 1005! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Destin condo building is within a 10-minute walk of The Track Family Recreation Center and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Henderson Beach State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 47 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy B.

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

Our favorite spot

We’ve stayed here many times and always come back. It’s just a couple doors down from the Back Porch and the water is always super clear and the beach is never crowded.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tuwanna K.

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

Thanksgiving getaway

Wonderful experience from the moment we arrived to the day of departure. The onsite staff was super, especially Kirsten at the front desk. The unit was very clean, kitchen fully equipped and the view was stunning from the balcony. If i could suggest one thing, update the sofa. Looking forward to returning very soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Michele D.

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

Beautiful, very clean, but..

This property is absolutely beautiful and VERY clean. Everything was as described but there is a lot of traffic and tourists attractions across the street so the noise inside the condo was a bit too much for me. Every night there were cars and/or motorcycles revving their engines for long periods of time which made it hard to sleep in the room facing the front of the building. That’s literally the only complaint I have. The view of the ocean is amazing and both bathrooms were recently remodeled.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila P.

Outstanding Location, Unit, Views and Service

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our 8th visit to this unit. It had been upgraded and the new improvements were excellent. As usual, the office staff and housekeeping provided outstanding service. Already looking forward to our trip next year at Destin Gulfgate!
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10/10 Excellent

Lea N.

Destin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great room, very clean and comfortable. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Prattville, AL

Just spectacular

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love The Gulfgate.. Have stayed multiple years and it NEVER disappoints..Awesome views, The chair staff is always helpful and gracious.. The pool is small, but with the beach access I can overlook that. Rooms are always clean. Great vacation..
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Tulsa, OK

Make Destin Hulfgate your destination!

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our family’s 8th year staying at the Gulfgate. This year we chose 1005, a wonderful condo. Already looking forward to next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Noelle G.

Awesome

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful get away right on the beach!!Excellent location, wonderful views, clean and comfortable. Beach was steps away!
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Will be coming back!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely loved this place. The room and decor was lovely. The view and balcony was unmatchable. The short walk to the ocean was perfect. The pool was great for the kids. We had 4 adults and 2 kids and had such a great time. The location was nice and we walked across the street to the putt putt/go carts a couple times. Thank you for a great experience for our first time in Destin!
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Birthday trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place to stay!
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Owensville, IN

GulfGate GetAway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice quiet facility!
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S., Goodwater, OK

Best Condo in Destin!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our absolutely our favorite condo we have stayed in located in Destin area. We have stayed in Ft Walton, Miramar, and Destin and Gulfgate was our favorite by far! Located was great, beach wasn’t as crowed, no rain or seaweed all week, our balcony was soooo huge and view was amazing, condo was beautiful with all up to date colors and decor, staff was very attentive and nice, absolutely no complaints! We hope to get the same unit each time we return ❤️🦞🐬☀️🐟🐠
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

Wonderful!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We came back to Destin for our 25th wedding anniversary and found this awesome condo to stay at. The staff was so kind and professional! We loved this place! It was quiet and peaceful! Beach set up was nice and not crowded! We would definitely stay here again! Beautiful! Thank you Destin Gulfgate! You are awesome!
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10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay!!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a very clean, spacious and comfortable place to stay. Our family had a wonderful time! ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

Great getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our short trip to Destin and the Gulfgate was absolutely wonderful for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David Tosch T.

4 Days at the Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: If we go back to Destin again, which we plan to do, we will stay at at Unit 1005 at Gulfgate if possible. WE thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We were even entertained by aircraft from Eglin or other area military bases. We have a fly by of 2 Apache helicopters perhaps 100 yards off the beach, below our room level. Several jet fighters and transports flew by, following the beach, not quite as close as the helicopters. Even had a P-51 Mustang zip by.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

Beautiful beach vacation rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time and were sad to leave. The beach unit was gorgeous and one of our all time favorite rentals as it offered an amazing beach view, perfect location and open floor space. We caught it during Maintenance and upgrades and during a cold front which impacted our beach/pool and activities of our stay and yet we still had a wonderful time and hated to leave. Can’t wait to go back during warmer weather conditions.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Springfield, TN

IT WAS PERFECT! 🌴🌴🌴

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Breathtaking View the minute you walk in. Complex was fabulous and conveniently located. Staff was eager to make our stay as convenient as possible. Have already recommended Gulfgate to my friends. Can’t wait to come back!!!

8/10 Good

Sara W.

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

Convenient location

Convenient to restaurants and shopping. Beach was beautiful and chair service was great. Our boys loved the heated pool. It was perfect for little ones. The location is a bit noisy though.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

Destin Gulfgate is awesome

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Always a wonderful place to stay

10/10 Excellent

Samantha Z.

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

Great place

Exactly what we expected if not better. Plan on coming back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Cristal P.

Can't wait to go back!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I visit Destin every summer. This stay has been the best by far! The check in staff were awesome, the room looked exactly like the pictures, and the view was amazing. My husband typically prefers to stay on lower level floors but he asked that I book the same room for next year's vacation. It was very warming as our home away from home. The complimentary happy hour was also a plus!

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

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

We were having our first family vacation with our adult daughters and their boyfriends.

It was a beautiful condo and had everything we needed. We fully enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia Juno H.

Our Family Vacation at the Destin Gulfgate

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This two bedroom/two bath condo was very spacious. We had six people and there was plenty of room. Beautifully decorated! Wonderful balcony view and easy access to the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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6/10 Okay

Rhonda H.

Unit 1005

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stay here every year, prices have definitely increased so our stay was a lot shorter. The unit we stayed in seemed dated. We didn't have enough toilet paper so had to use our own. Washer was awful, very noisy and sounded like it was on it's last leg. The couch was dirty with black hair in it. I took a picture and it looked worn. There was a stained pillow on the couch and the rugg looked worn. One night I walked out on the balcony and almost slipped, luckily I noticed that there was some sort of red liquid on the railing and the tile. I notified the management and they sent someone to clean it, however, the balcony railing was still dirty. It kinda looked like someone above through a drink over their railing and it fell down on ours or someone was sick and puked! Anyway, I hate to give bad reviews as we absolutely love this place and want to purchase a unit for ourselves one day, but I will not be reserving this one again. Thanks and have a great day. We plan to come back in September or October for a longer, cheaper time...we will see which unit we choose. Hopefully the owners will care enough to make it right with us as we paid a lot of money for only 4 days, three nights. We love Destin and plan to make it our home one day!

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