Heron PH08--the Most Upscale--Penthouse!! Rooftop Deck with Hot Tub

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Wonderful

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9146.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Fort Walton Beach, FL

John Beasley Park
5 min walk
Wild Willy's Adventure Zone
7 min walk
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
7 min walk
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
12 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

BEACH AND BAY VIEW! This luxurious penthouse condo has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, with almost 1600 sq. ft. living and over 400 sq. ft. of patio space. You can enjoy every square inch of this condo inside and out. The rooftop deck offers a private hot tub, lounge chairs for soaking up the sun, a bbq grill for entertaining or family meals, and a view that stretches for miles. The balcony below this deck is a perfect place out of the sun to watch the sail boats float across the bay. As if that’s not enough, we also offer a boat slip for rent if you would like to bring your own boat.
This stylish Master bedroom offers a king size bed, and opens to a spacious, romantic Master bath which features a Jacuzzi jetted tub and walk in closet. Guest bedrooms offer a very modern feel and comfortable queen size bed in one room and a bunk with twin over full in the other. There is a sleeper sofa in the large and elegantly decorated living area which is the perfect place to relax and settle in with your favorite entertainment, whether it be board games or television.
This sleek and streamlined kitchen features stainless steel appliances and offers everything possible, including coffee pot, blender, toaster oven, crock pot, etc. There is no reason to bring anything from home when staying in this unit!
Free High Speed Internet with Wi-Fi for your laptops, iPod, iPods’, etc. A private Jacuzzi hot tub is located on the roof where you can take in some of the loveliest sunsets the Island has to offer. There are just too many great things to say about this condo!
You will not be dissatisfied! It will hurt to say 'goodbye' after your stay.

***This condo has a private hot tub that is optional for our guests. The fee to use the hot tub is $60 plus tax and will be added to the quote given unless we are contacted to state not wanted.

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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

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 beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Emerald Coast Science Center and Goofy Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 7 min walk
Okaloosa Island Pier - 9 min walk
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 10 min walk
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 12 min walk
Okaloosa Island Beach - 16 min walk

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 - ‬10 min walk
‪Al's Beach Club - ‬8 min walk
‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heron PH08--the Most Upscale--Penthouse!! Rooftop Deck with Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heron PH08--the Most Upscale--Penthouse!! Rooftop Deck with Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heron PH08--the Most Upscale--Penthouse!! Rooftop Deck with Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heron PH08--the Most Upscale--Penthouse!! Rooftop Deck with Hot Tub located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fort Walton Beach condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Choctawhatchee Bay, Fort Walton Beaches and John Beasley Park. Wayside Park and Santa Rosa Sound are also within 10 minutes.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Carla H.

20 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy Y.

16 Aug 2024

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

Great vacation!

We absolutely enjoyed our week in this condo! Clean and beautiful. Rooftop views are perfect, we had a couple issues with the access code not working but quickly taken care of by host! The only suggestion I would have is some updated nonstick cookware. We would definitely revisit this property if it’s an option on our next visit!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon N.

11 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erin C.

31 July 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Don't do it

Such a disappointment. The refrigerator / freezer does not work and according to maintenance and reading a past review - the owner and management company had full knowledge before we arrived. We lost several hundreds of dollars in food. The hot tub on the roof does not heat and had sand in it. The grill was torn apart. The jacuzzi tub in the MB did not work. The contract they ask you to sign ensures you are just out of luck.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary D T.

22 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Heron PH 08

It was a lovely condo & we enjoyed our stay. Everything was very clean. The check in did not go well as the code we were given did not work and we were forced to stand in the hot sun with all of our things for 20-30 minutes until someone texted us a new code to try that finally worked. No one in maintenance would actually pick up the phone to actually talk to us which was annoying just text. This was 4 pm on a Tuesday afternoon- not after hours

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

6 July 2024

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

Awesome views

Great property with awesome views & so much to do!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Beth G.

17 May 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Condo in need

It started with an incorrect door code that was easily remedied, the water heater was broken, also remedied, the refrigerator was out..should have been 33 or so degrees...was 60...wifi out, we fixed before they could, lot of duct tape holding things together. carpet duct taped to floor...doesn't appear to have been updated since the 90s..everything was "minimum" I really hate leaving reviews like this, but C'mon!!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Eric H.

27 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice, but creepy

Strongly suggest owner remodel the master. Skylight allows anyone with access to the roof (all other PHs) to clearly see entire bathroom and half of bed (just frost the glass at least!). Also, fully open clear glass shower to rest of master bedroom is inline with nudist colony theme. Black is not the best color for facilities. Will NOT be staying at this PH again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry S.

13 Sept 2023

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

Nice Condo in a Great Location

The condo was clean, comfortable, spacious, and in a great location. We enjoy staying in FWB because it’s not as touristy as Destin. The Lazy River, pools, and hot tubs were a big hit with my adult children. The property manager was friendly and met our needs. The master bedroom was spacious and comfortable. The king mattress was firm which was a big plus. The other beds were mostly comfortable. We had one on the sofa bed the first night but he said it was too uncomfortable and slept on the floor the rest of the time. The kitchen was stocked with the things we needed and Publix is just down the road. Parking was was and the views were great. We had a great time. Thanks!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Melissa W.

17 Aug 2023

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

Heron 08 Penthouse

We had a great time at the resort! We couldn’t get in the room when we first arrived and I called/texted the number that had confirmed everything the day before and within a few minutes I got a call back and reset the door code. The room was very clean. Lots of things I didn’t like in the room though. I didn’t like the skylight in the bathroom and didn’t realize there was one or I probably wouldn’t have rented it. It was directly over the tub/shower and very easy for anyone to jump the wall or walk through the gate on the roof and peak- so I felt we had zero privacy in the bathroom. The sliding door….almost impossible to open. The mattress was extremely hard. The resort itself, absolutely stunning and beautiful. Being on the Bay side gave us the opportunity to enjoy the Bay, Lazy River or a short walk on the over pass bridge to the beach. Resort was manicured and the managers done a great job checking for bracelets and not allowing any craziness. I would not rent this same room again. However, I would go back to this resort, it was our 2nd time and probably not the last.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

23 Oct 2022

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

Loved rooftop hot tub & grill

We usually stay ocean side but liked the view of bayside with all the palm trees around swimming pools. We loved the rooftop hot tub in the evenings as well as the gas grill which we used quite often. Wish there was a high table and chairs up there so you could sit higher up and look at view. The condo itself was nice, different furniture than what the original pictures shows, the kitchen had all the utensils that we needed. The bed was comfortable and I liked the openness between the master bedroom and bathroom. Sliding door from living room was extremely difficult to open and close so we kept it closed and just used the one in bedroom which wasn’t a problem for us but could be for someone else. We would definitely stay again. Condo was ready early for us and check in and check out was super quick & easy.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Robert J.

19 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Too good to be true!

30 minutes before we got there, management said there had been a water that had leaked in from a storm they had. I asked if I should be worried and they said no. When we got there, the master bedroom exterior wall and sliding glass door walls had towels and two fans running. They said to run the fans till we go to sleep. They had the fans blowing on the towers not the floor. We removed the towels and the fans were taken out the next day. The water kept seeping out till the third day. The pictures did not match the condo. They were old photos. The kitchen cabinets have a plastic shell instead of paint. The cover on the far right upper cabinet had a 4 inch piece missing along with chips out of other cabinet. The plywood was shown.The recliner had a large spot where a person’s head goes worn through the leather and had the mesh webbing shown. The master bath”s toilet has a slow leak that makes the toilet’ water come on two to three times a night.we reported the leak and a worker looked at it and never came back. The front door is missing a large part of it’s seal and the night before we left,, we had another rain storm which we had to get our beach towel to stop the water from coming into the condo. The furniture is very old. The triple dresser in the master bedroom is old and does not work right. The second one that opened fell apart on me. We lived out of our suitcase. My daughter”s bedroom had a pair of man underwire and a tee shirt with clothes tags in other drawers.. The grill had two tanks for propane for user. Both were empty and the grill was very dirty. Management did fill one tank after a short conversation on the subject. We did not use the grill because I did not want to waste 2 hours cleaning the grill.. A lot of the chrome fixtures had rust on them and the dryer has a rust spot that got onto my daughter’s white bathing suit. This is definitely not a five star condo. It is not worth the money and those that had stayed should get half their money back. Management offered another room but wasn’t a penthouse. Our family goes on a vacation every three years and rents out a penthouse. This was the worst experience we ever had. I have pictures and anyone renting this condo should ask for up to date pictures.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelba R.

18 June 2022

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

Disliked: Communication

Fun in the ☀️

Pent house was beautiful. Location was awesome. However, this unit needs some attention. Dishwasher was difficult to run and sounds rough. Neither DVD players would work. One had no remote and the other wasn’t even hooked up to the tv. And their was no wire there to hook it up☹️. The kitchen cabinets need repair. It rained during our stay and the master bedroom slider door leaked, had to mop up the floor. After the storm, the great room slider became very difficult to operate.. Best beach get aways were inadequate at communicating necessary information like which building my rented unit was in. I emailed and called numerous times before I finally got a response 😞. Not the way to do business. I will avoid them in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd R.

20 Apr 2022

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

Good time

Great

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W.

15 Apr 2022

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

Relaxing condo and we’ll stocked in the kitchen

We thoroughly enjoyed the condo, hot tub and rooftop, laundry and room layouts and resort amenities!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

2 Apr 2022

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

Room and resort exactly as advertised

The resort and penthouse were exactly as described in the listing. The comments and reviews were spot on as well. We can’t wait to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Ashley M.

24 Oct 2021

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

Destin West - Heron PH-08

Great place to stay. Only issues we had were dryer and dishwasher. Once we contacted someone those issues were resolved very quickly. Clean place to stay and had everything we needed. We will definitely be back to this property.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

11 Oct 2021

Great Bayside Condo

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

4 Oct 2021

Didn't want to leave

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: We are locals and needed a place to stay while we had some work done on our home. I was very please overall with this condo and the location. The office was very helpful and super friendly when I called. Overall the condo was clean with the exception of an end table and a tissue on the plantation shutter....not sure how it got up there. We loved the hot tub on the rooftop and enjoyed some beautiful sunsets and were able to see 2 fireworks shows. It would be nice to have a high top table and chairs on the rooftop so we could sit and enjoy our wine. The lounge chairs weren't conducive to that and allow us to enjoy the views. We would definitely consider staying here again.

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6/10 Okay

Lori S.

19 July 2021

Pros and Cons

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was clean and ready at 4pm! Easy check in and loved having the beach supplies in the garage. It was large enough for our group of 7 people and we did not need the sofa bed. The kitchen had plenty of pots and pans and even a crock pot. My only complaint is the master bedroom. The bathroom and the bedroom are literally one room. If one person wanted to get up early to take a shower you are in the bedroom taking a shower. (No door) There is also a skylight in the bathroom that shines SOOOO bright at 6:00am. There is no closing the bathroom door because there isn't one. It was like someone shining a flashlight in your eyes. We eventually tried to cover it up with towels but basically were up at 6am every morning. Great for early risers. We love the location of Destin West but would not pick this condo again based on the master bedroom.

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

19 May 2021

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

First Family Beach Trip

Great location and amenities! Once you experience the roof top grill, private hot tub on the roof, and the lazy river I don’t how you can book anywhere else..

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mikhaela P., Mobile

10 May 2021

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

Great Condo

We visited for Mother's Day and all enjoyed the stay. Everything was as pictured expect one bedroom which turned out to be a bunk room instead but was even better because it provided more sleep space. Everything was clean, staff answered all calls and gave very detailed information before the stay. Will definitely be visiting again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phillip W.

3 May 2021

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

Prime location with everything that you need!

Great property, located on the bay.. w/ gulf beach access within walking distance. Family of 5 had a great time and took full advantage of all of the amenities. We’ll definitely be returning!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Mary M.

5 Apr 2021

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

Nice place

Condo was nice, owners responsive. Great hot tub, plenty of room. Master bed was super comfortable but the Guest queen bed sagged. The pool could use some maintenance, we saw very few maintenance worker and lots of mulch, leaves in the pool. Overall great trip.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

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8/10 Good

Rhonda G.

5 Apr 2021

Nice location and fun spring break

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: We stayed for our spring break so it was busy at the complex but there was still plenty of space at the pools and beach. The wagon and chairs were very nice to have for the walks across to the beach. We didn’t have any luck catching fish off the pier but it was fun to try. We had a relaxing time in the rooftop hot tub, especially on the day it was too chilly for the pool or beach. The biggest disappointment we had is that the lazy River pool was very cold and unheated. The individual pools are heated so we could use those. It was a relaxing week just as we had hoped.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021