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Heron 506-- 3 Bed/2 Bath Destin West Bayside Condo--sleeps 10!!

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10146.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Okaloosa Island Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Commonarea-1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

Heron 506-- 3 Bed/2 Bath Destin West Bayside Condo--sleeps 10!!

HERON 506 offers wonderful views of the bay and lazy river! This luxurious condo has 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, with almost 1600 sq. ft. living and over 400 sq. ft. of patio space. The spacious living room has plenty of seating and all the comforts of home including a sleeper sofa and a large flat screen TV. A sliding glass door lets lots of sunlight in and opens to the balcony where you can relax enjoying all the sounds of summer while watching the palms sway in the breeze.

This modern kitchen features all stainless steel appliances and offers everything needed to make a delicious home cooked meal, including Keurig and regular drip coffee pots, blender, toaster oven, crock pot, etc. The lovely granite counter tops and bar provide lots of space to prepare dinner, and serve. The large dining table seats 6 and is the perfect space to enjoy playing board games with the family, as well as dining.

The elegant Master Bedroom has a King platform bed, triple dresser and large flat screen TV. This bedroom offers a private bathroom with a Jacuzzi jetted tub, separate shower and two sink vanity. It also features a sliding glass door that provides guests in this room their own access to the balcony overlooking the tropical scenery.

The second beautiful bedroom gives one a sense of serenity with its aquatic hues and holds a King Bed, along with a double dresser and a flat screen TV, while the third bedroom with its whimsical flair offers a bunk bed with full on bottom, twin on top, a twin trundle and a chest of drawers with yet another flat screen TV. All bed covers are new and top of the line.

Free High Speed Internet with Wifi for your laptops, ipod, ipads, etc.

This is a sophisticated Condo with a nod to the French Quarter and it will quickly become your favorite seaside getaway!

About Destin West:
Marina with boat slips available for rent, no fishing license needed to fish from marina dock
700 foot lazy river, tubes provided
Private Heron pool, heated in the cooler months
Waterfall pool, heated in the winter months
2 Hot tubs on Bayside
Zero entry pool....great for parents with little ones
Beach side access just across the street, accessible by using the pedestrian bridge
Access to gulf side pools and hot tub

Property manager

Best Beach Getaways
Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located in Fort Walton Beach, this condo is on the waterfront. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boardwalk - Okaloosa Island - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rockin Tacos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Angler's Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Al's Beach Club - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Heron 506-- 3 Bed/2 Bath Destin West Bayside Condo--sleeps 10!! have a pool?

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

Is Heron 506-- 3 Bed/2 Bath Destin West Bayside Condo--sleeps 10!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heron 506-- 3 Bed/2 Bath Destin West Bayside Condo--sleeps 10!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heron 506-- 3 Bed/2 Bath Destin West Bayside Condo--sleeps 10!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heron 506-- 3 Bed/2 Bath Destin West Bayside Condo--sleeps 10!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Choctawhatchee Bay and Fort Walton Beaches. Santa Rosa Sound and John Beasley Park are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 68 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wes C.

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

Great place to stay

Great looking place from the outside and inside. Great views all around and the pool/lazy river was a hit for my family. Close to everything you would probably want to do. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

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

Nice accommodations

This condo was roomy and very attractive. We are planning on staying there in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorissa R.

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

Awesome location

Great rental , fit everyone comfortably and kids had an awesome time with all the pools
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Ashley L.

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

Great vacation spot

Very nice. Lots to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

We enjoy this unit, had a great time.

It was really easy booking.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

melissa h.

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

Spring break family trip.

This condo was awesome! Very clean and looked exactly like the pictures. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kendra K.

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

Convenient comfortable place

The beds were very comfortable, as other reviews the floors could use a really good mop but I find that true in most beach rentals. Other than that no complaints on cleanliness. We loved the lazy river and easy access to the beach. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie C.

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

Amazing

My whole family loved this condo. It was very clean and beautifully decorated! Would definitely say again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine G.

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

Great time

Good experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

jennifer B.

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

Outstanding!

This property was above our expectations. We have stayed at other units in the complex before but this one was outstanding!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Constantin C.

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

Awesome Destin Vacation

Our stay at Destin West was awesome. The apartment was super clean, nicely decorated and had literally everything you need. Plenty of room for the family, well equipped kitchen, cozy bedrooms. The kids loved the bunk beds and we enjoyed our master bedroom and bathroom. The view to the lazy river and the gulf were super nice as well as the proximity to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

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

Week long getaway

Had a blast here! Three adults, five teenagers, and a seven year old and we were not on top of each other!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

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

Absolutely beautiful

The condo was better than we expected! Absolutely beautiful!! The location is close to everything you need. The washer and dryer made it super convenient and saved us time when we got home. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Kayce K.

Perfect Vacation

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: I have no complaints about this condo! It was perfectly stocked, very spacious, nicely decorated, clean, and just an all around perfect condo for me and my family.

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

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

Family Vaca

We took all of our kids, 2 of their friends, plus our granddaughter, & it was perfect. The room accommodated all of our needs. The pool area on the bay side was fantastic. The complimentary beach equipment was a plus. All in all, the perfect family vacation spot. Thank you so much for being so accommodating to our family. The smiles and laughter on our granddaughter’s face were priceless.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Great family vacation

This unit had everything we were wanting and more. First impressions was the unit was bigger than expected and very clean. The location was great with many things within walking distance. The unit had a wagon with beach chairs that were very convenient and useful. We did have difficulty connecting to the Wi-Fi but property manager was very responsive and helpful. Overall it was just what we were wanting and will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer B.

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

Beautiful Property

We stayed at this property previously in 2019 and decided to come back again in September 2023. The property has been updated and is beautiful! Everything was as advertised and the communication with the property manager was very easy anytime we had questions they were quick to respond. Only recommendation would be to add some additional silverware. There were very few and the spoons were all excessively large- like serving spoon size. Everything else was lovely. We love Destin West with all of the amenities and location with ability to walk to the boardwalk.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adella B.

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

Great time with family!

Our family of six stayed in this unit and we were not disappointed. The unit was clean and bright. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook light meals. The pool area was fun and the view was beautiful. Hurricane Ida hit while we were there, but the kids still played in the pools during the rain. We had friends who also stayed on the property and it was nice to all be in the same place but each still have our own condo to retreat to. Jennifer (the manager) was quick to respond to any of our questions or requests. We would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Debbie B., Tomball/Houston Texas

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice Condo but Noisy

This is a nice condo the area and the lazy river are great! The condo itself was nice but needs a good cleaning especially for the price you pay for cleaning! Floors were very dirty, master bath had mold or mildew in the shower. Pillows had stains on them which to me they need to be replaced! We brought our own as usual! The only other thing was that the walls are very thin and we could here all the noise at the pool along with the upstairs people who seemed like they were dragging and moving furniture across the floor all day and night! Other than that it was good 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Heather W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Falsely Advertised

My family and friends recently stayed at Heron 506. I can tell you the description and photos on VRBO and Best Beach Getaways website are VERY MISLEADING. The only thing in the condo that is newish is some of the furniture. Many things did not work like the AC (cold air only came out of bunk room vents), pocket door to bunk room would not close, hot water heater went out for 48 hours, fan in family room didn't work (only light came on). Many things were filthy, floors blackened your feet in about 3 minutes, kitchen and bath cabinets all stained, jacuzzi tub stained and very old, moldy & mushy wall in master bath because shower doors not sealed so water sprays on wall, curtains all were either heavily stained or torn. When I pulled back the comforter on several beds, the sheets did not appear clean, I had to rewash sheets (gross). This place is a hot mess, literally. The fitness center is advertised as "state of the art", it might have been state of the art in 1970. I probably spent more time calling and texting maintenance than I did enjoying my vacation. No one is taking responsibility for the falsely advertised accommodations, Best Beach Getaways will not respond to multiple emails and on the rare occasion someone answers the 888 number, you will get a very rude man named Mike who is of no help. I have already filed a complaint with the FL Attorney General and the FL Better Business Bureau.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brandi W., Texas

Very Nice Condo 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: This property was nicely kept, up to date with nice furnishings. We had our family of 6 (2 of those college students and 2 teens) and have plenty of space and room. The kitchen had everything you need to cook up a meal. Bathrooms were nice. Master bedroom and bath was very nice. Additional bedrooms were great foe the college kids and the younger teens in the bunk room. Pool area and dock were awesome. Our boys loved the option to fish at night off the dock. Close to the beach, close to shopping and restaurants. Elevators were a beating waiting for especially on high volume checkin and checkout dates, however this is expected in a condo property. Would love to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Kelly D.

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

Be Warned!!

The air conditioning in the master bedroom was not working at time of arrival, no air was coming through the vents. I contacted maintenance and a repairman came out but determined that it could not be fixed. We were brought a floor fan and advised to leave the bedroom door open and put the fan in the doorway. We could not enjoy the view because we had to keep the curtains closed in attempt to keep the temperature down. The repairman stated the bedroom was at least 20 degrees warmer than the rest of the condo. The ceiling fan in the living area also did not work, the light would come on but not the fan. We were advised the ceiling fan would have to be replaced but with female family members in and out of the unit this was not acceptable. The experience was made worse because we were under a heat advisory. The hall toilet also leaked into the hallway, I reported it and no one replied. I have requested a partial refund via email and contacted BBG by phone and text message and no one has responded to my request. VRBO contacted Best Beach Getaways July 11th and left a message for someone to reach out to me but I still have not received any communication from them. Beware booking this condo because if there are issues as I experienced you are not dealing with an individual owner, it is a property management company and VRBO cannot help you. The property was not in fully functional condition, we were cheated and now we're being ignored. Do not recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John R.

We'll be back!

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: First of all, let me say that I'd actually consider buying one of these units as a place to come annually and rent it out throughout the season. What a beautiful part of the country! The beaches are pristine, the owner of this unit was such a delight to deal with. There is no check in or check out, just plug in your code and you're in! The lazy river is the icing on the cake. If there's a question on what to do, don't stress, just go float in the lazy river! If I can offer some constructive criticism, which is very minimal, this unit had some remote control issues. There's at least 2 remotes missing, so I'd suggest buying new ones to go with each TV and then labeling them. I'd also recommend having some movies stocked in the unit, as there are DVD players in the house. It would have been nice to go to a selection of movies and pick one to watch. Other than this, I've got nothing negative to say. Destin West is a must visit and a wonderful, stress-free vacation! We will be back!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

The good and the bad.

Wish I could give better review. Let me start by saying the unit itself was nice & the family (7) had a great time. Plenty of room, comfy beds, pillows & towels. Overall unit decor was pleasant. Parking was good as we were always able to find somewhere close. Now for the bad...I spent the first 2 hours there cleaning which I am surprised seeing they are supposed to be following COVID cleaning protocols. The Kitchen cabinets were nasty with drips & spills with crumbs & debris on the inside. Dishes were put up wet, some still dirty that had to be scrubbed. There is not much room in the fridge as all of the door cubbies are missing but 1. ALL the switchplates & door pulls were gross in the entire unit. You could visibly see the ring of dirt on the surfaces around the pulls and caked dirt on the switchplates. Thank God for clorox wipes!! The linens in the king guest bedroom did not look or smell like they were fresh as there were stains on pillow cases and one was ripped. THE FLOOR 🤮...the entire floor needs a good deep scrubbing!!!. We could not walk around barefoot because our feet would get disgusting, leaving us having to wash them before getting into bed at night!! I tried contacting the number sent to me in the email & never got a response back. I have pictures of everything to show them if they ever decide to respond. There is black mold in the master bathroom growing in the grout and the ceiling where it looks like they have had a leak before. The patio sliding door is extremely difficult to open & close because of grit & grime that needs to be cleaned out of the truck. All of those are fairly easy fixes if they get a different cleaning crew. One thing that can't be helped is the long walk to the beach using the sky bridge, or the fact that the resort puts up 3 rows deep of umbrellas you have to rent for $40 a day leaving no room to setup up your own stuff. Great news though, there is a state park (John Beasley Park) just left of the resort that has a lot of parking & space for you to take your own setup and have a great day for free!! They have great amenities & one day they gave away fresh fruit juice popsicles as an added bonus. The AC never really cooled the placed down and that made for warm nights. The only thing that helped a little was making sure to keep the curtains pulled shut all day. The teens complained the front bunkroom was hot at night and also that guest bathroom was really small compared to the wasted masterbath space 🤷
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joey D.

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

Clean

Unit was updated nicely!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

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