Reel Paradise - Destin Gulfgate 0505! - Destin

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9.4

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6133 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Washer

Explore the area

Destin, Florida

Morgan Sports Center12 min walk
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park16 min walk
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)3 min drive
Destin Commons4 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

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Reel Paradise - Destin Gulfgate 0505!

What could be better than the perfect elevation and Dolphins in the living room? This condo is high enough to be above the beach noise and bugs but low enough that you see an expanse of ocean rather than just the horizon. As you sit at the table there is a feel that you are on a cruise ship looking from your luxury cabin. And there are dolphins jumping and playing in the room for you. On top of that there is the 30-foot private balcony for watching the real dolphins as they swim by. There is a king bed in master BR and Jacuzzi tub/shower in attached bathroom. There are two Queen beds in Guest BR with attached bathroom. Flat TVs in bedrooms and living room. Granite countertops, ice maker in bar area, 1430 sq. feet. Free beach service March 1st through Sunday after Thanksgiving. (Monthly reservations do not receive complimentary beach set-ups.) Covered reserved parking. No pets. Sleeps 6.

Non smoking. For monthly reservations (over 28 days) please contact Destin Gulfgate directly.

Property manager

Destin Gulfgate

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Gym

Balcony view is just the beginning of this beautiful Shoreline Penthouse.

Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Gym

House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

Destin, Florida

What's nearby

Morgan Sports Center - 12 min walk
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 16 min walk
Henderson Beach State Park - 20 min walk
Destin Commons - 4 min drive
Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Reel Paradise - Destin Gulfgate 0505! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Reel Paradise - Destin Gulfgate 0505! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Reel Paradise - Destin Gulfgate 0505! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Destin condo 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).

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Sonya H.

2 June 2024

Beautiful spacious condo

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10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

8 Apr 2024

Great location on beach

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10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

7 Apr 2024

We will come back

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Overall, our experience was great. The unit was clean, the building was clean, the staff was friendly and accommodating, and we had a great time. A few items of feedback to the unit owner:1. The tile floor in front of the bar needs to be taken out and replaced. 2. The lighting could be updated with some can or recess LED lights... the lamps were not enough at times. 3. The water pressure was really bad for showers. This is critical at the beach to clean out all of the sand. 4. The plugs are old and need to be replaced. Several didn't work correctly or were very hard to plug things into. 5. A large crock pot - would have been super helpful to prepare family dinners.6. The master bedroom mattress and/or mattress topper needs to be replaced. The bed was uneven and made it uncomfortable to sleep on. Thanks for everything!

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8/10 Good

Beckie S.

11 Jan 2024

Comfortable Condo

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed in January and due to weather we stayed in room more than being outside. The room was very comfortable and clean. The pans were in need of being replaced but we made due. The parking spot under the building was also a great perk especially with weather. The fact that there would not be beach service in winter was in print but was not communicated very well. Lastly, the condo was getting an order filled for TVs working on the day of our arrival. On Saturday morning at 10 am a knock then door bell was rung to complete a work order about TVs....all were in working order a phone call would have been a better way to discuss addressing Tv work order.

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10/10 Excellent

sally h.

29 Dec 2023

I want to go back!

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6/10 Okay

A guest from Zachary, LA

29 May 2023

Disappointed

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The room was beautiful and pool and beach were great! But the woman manager with black hair was rude. One of our bathrooms was out of service for a night and morning so everyone was crammed into one. Also people woke us up the next morning and were in and out fixing the tub. I know things happen but I expected that night to be refunded but I only got 20% back for one night. It’s too expensive of a stay to have to be inconvenienced that way and the manager to be rude on top of it. She told me I was without a bathroom for a night and that wasn’t a big enough problem to be refunded. I was shocked by her behavior. The rest of the staff were great tho. However I don’t know if we’ll be back since customer service is a big issue.

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10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

15 May 2023

Loved Our Stay!

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 were happy immediately when walking into our condo. Only drawback we experienced was the unavailability of the garage due to work. We understand that repairs and upkeep are necessary. We considered this only a mild inconvenience. We would definitely stay again and would recommend the property. We were very pleased with our condo.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

6 Apr 2023

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

Spring Break Trip

We had such a wonderful trip! The property was really well-run and we had a pleasant experience with the staff members we met. We will definitely consider staying at Destin Gulfgate again!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Pikeville, KY

25 Aug 2022

Fantastic Vacation

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10/10 Excellent

Cindy D., Rowlett, Texas

27 July 2022

Another great stay at the Destin Gulfgate

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10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

12 July 2022

Great location with great views and access to the ocean!!

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: The unit was very clean with very nice amenities. The beds were very comfortable as well. The kitchen had everything we needed and the ice maker was a nice addition. The living room furniture was very comfortable and a nice place to watch a movie. The best part of course was the view of the beach and ocean! The 5th floor view was the best!! The deck and furniture was a nice place to relax and watch and listen to the ocean when we were not on the beach. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. The location is excellent, because it is just off the busiest part of Destin, but very close to the best restaurants in Destin, as well as very close to WalMart. It is also within easy walking distance to the Track (go carts and putt putt) and The Back Porch restaurant, which is right on the beach!! We also loved that our section of beach was not very crowded compared to areas just east and west, where the condos are much larger, and the beaches were much more crowded. In our opinion, this is definitely the best place to stay in Destin!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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10/10 Excellent

christopher F.

2 July 2022

Great Stay in Destin!

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10/10 Excellent

tammara s.

24 May 2022

FANTASTIC

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6/10 Okay

Vicki B.

10 Sept 2021

Needs updating

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beds very hard bathroom faucets very hard to get water on or temperature adjusted

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8/10 Good

30 July 2021

Summer 21

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10/10 Excellent

Adrienne H. H.

18 May 2021

Can not Wait to come back!

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10/10 Excellent

Marty M.

22 Mar 2021

Excellent!

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10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

25 Dec 2020

Always the only Way . . .

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10/10 Excellent

Nabil L.

21 Nov 2020

Much needed Vacation!

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10/10 Excellent

barbara d.

5 Oct 2020

Great

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10/10 Excellent

Lee W.

1 Oct 2020

Great Destin vacation stay

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4/10 Poor

Larry B.

19 Sept 2020

First bad stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: To start with, we have been staying at Destin Gulfgate for probably 20 years. This was the first time we were disappointed with our stay. The unit was in terrible condition. It is in need of a a lot of updating. The furniture is extremely uncomfortable. The plumbing fixtures in the tub were impossible to control the water temperature. The beds were uncomfortable. The balcony furniture was uncomfortable and the paint was peeling. The elevators were not working properly and not working at all one evening when we returned from dinner causing us to climb 5 flights when my husband has heart issues. The staff was not helpful or apologetic. On the second day we went to request our 2nd key and was met with a rude employee that stated we had told her previously we didn’t want a 2nd key. We couldn’t figure out what the big deal was since she only had to walk a few steps to get the key. Overall a bad experience. It was so unlike our previous stays, but has caused us to consider looking elsewhere for our next trip to Destin.

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10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

10 Sept 2020

Another Nice Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: The condo was nicely equipped ,clean and comfortable. As always the staff at Destin Gulfgate was very kind . Hurricane Sally shortened our stay but they comped us a free night to use for a future stay .

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