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The Islander 618 - Meet Me Where the Sky Touches the Sea - FREE Beach Service

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Living area
Outdoor dining
Interior
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Destin, Florida
  • Destin Beaches
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • HarborWalk Village
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

The Islander 618 - Meet Me Where the Sky Touches the Sea - FREE Beach Service

Welcome to The Islander 618 on Holiday Isle in Destin! 6th Floor - Seasonal Complimentary Beach Service

Our vacation rental provides everything you need for the ultimate beach escape. Beautifully remodeled and thoughtfully redecorated, this sixth-floor gem places you just steps from paradise! Enjoy private beach access to the pristine, sugar-white sands of Destin, with complimentary beach service—two chairs and an umbrella—available from March 1 to October 31. Take in the stunning Gulf views, relax by the two pools, or have fun with friends on the shuffleboard and tennis courts. With modern interiors, top-notch amenities, and just a short drive to Destin’s exciting attractions, this is the perfect spot for your dream vacation!

Why Choose Our Vacation Rental
• Recently remodeled with stylish décor and modern updates.
• Complimentary beach service with two chairs and an umbrella.
• Access to two pools, tennis courts, and shuffleboard.
• Located near Destin's top attractions and family-friendly activities.

Living Room, Dining Room, and Private Balcony: The living area features comfortable seating, including a queen-size sleeper sofa, perfect for relaxing after a day in the sun. Enjoy meals at the adjacent dining table while savoring stunning views of Lake Christina and its abundant wildlife. Step onto the private balcony to take in the beauty of Destin’s coastline and surrounding scenery.

Kitchen: The fully equipped kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and ample storage space, making meal preparation a breeze. This space was thoughtfully updated to combine functionality and style.

Master Bedroom: The master bedroom offers a plush king-size bed, a private bath, and a serene retreat after a day of exploring Destin’s Activities and attractions. Guest Bedroom: The guest bedroom features a cozy queen-size bed, tasteful décor, and convenient access to the shared bathroom.

Book your stay at The Islander 618 today for an unforgettable Destin vacation filled with relaxation, fun, and incredible memories!

The Islander in Destin, Florida located on Holiday Isle

Complimentary Beach Service: Enjoy relaxing on the beach where you’ll have access to (2) beach chairs and an umbrella, (stays 14 days or less) March 1 – October 31

Amenities: At The Islander Resort in Destin, Florida, you can enjoy an active and fun-filled Destin vacation with access to two pools, hot tubs (1-Seasonally Heated), (4) pickleball courts, (2) tennis courts, a half basketball court, and two shuffleboard courts

Fitness Center & Grilling Area: Located next to the lobby just a short stroll away! What a great way to keep up with your workout routine while you are on vacation in Destin. For those looking to savor the fresh catch of the day or grill some delicious burgers, the pavilion and gazebo are equipped with several charcoal grills for guest use.

Children Vacation Activities: Summer season, we offer a variety of vacation activities for children, ensuring a memorable family vacation experience. Enjoy fun options like glitter tattoos, crafts, dive-in movie nights by the pool, beach painting sessions, and live music around the pool.

NOTE: Washer & Dryers are NOT provided in every vacation rental. However, Coin Operated washer & dryers are located on premises!

VIP: Islander guests receive discounts on many local excursions and restaurants, enhancing your experience in Destin.

Rules: Smoking is not allowed inside the units or on the patio; however, designated smoking areas are provided for your convenience. We kindly ask that no pets accompany you during your visit. Each unit accommodates a maximum of 6 guests to ensure everyone enjoys their space. An initial supply of paper towels, toiletries, and trash bags is included in the rental. Once these supplies are used, guests will need to restock for the remainder of their stay.
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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

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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

Destin

Located on the beach, this condo is in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin. 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. With jet skiing, snorkelling and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Destin, Florida

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Destin Harbor - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • HarborWalk Village - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Margaritaville Restaurant Destin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Donut Hole Bakery Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dewey Destin Harbor Side - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Islander 618 - Meet Me Where the Sky Touches the Sea - FREE Beach Service have a pool?

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

Is The Islander 618 - Meet Me Where the Sky Touches the Sea - FREE Beach Service pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Islander 618 - Meet Me Where the Sky Touches the Sea - FREE Beach Service?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Islander 618 - Meet Me Where the Sky Touches the Sea - FREE Beach Service?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Islander 618 - Meet Me Where the Sky Touches the Sea - FREE Beach Service located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holiday Isle condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Harbor Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 39 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bill N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheri V.

Winter retreat

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: Destin is the perfect place to go to hide from winter snow, and if you dont like hot weather either, temp are mid 50s -60s. The Islander Resort where we stay is super snowbird friendly, and our 6th floor unit is comfy, modern, and has glorious sunset views. The Islander provides the palm room for many get togethers, potlucks, yoga, mahjongg, dominos and card games. People are friendly and inclusive. We’ve returned for seven years and are planning to return next winter.

8/10 Good

Josh W.

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

Vacation

Location and view is great. We had a great time. No issues
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Relaxing stay

Perfect getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

shelly z.

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

Great location.

Nice spot
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Barb W.

Spring break 2024

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 an amazing time. The facility was great and the apartment was perfect. We had everything we needed to stay in and cook and go by our day to day routines. Beds were comfortable and the view from the balcony was ideal. Loved playing pickle ball, shuffle board, soaking in the hot tub and swimming in the heated pools. The walk to the beach was summer quick and Allen (the beach attendant) was really great. Loved it here an would do again in a heart beat.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cheri T.

September Retreat

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: TV in bedrooms very out of date, and bad cable connection. Time for new mattresses. Property and grounds still beautiful as always. The islander is special.

8/10 Good

Joseph T.

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

Late summer vacay

Everything was excellent as it was the previous year. Only negative was there was only one working elevator that intermittently didn't work either. The place was fairly busy so people were pretty disgruntled about it. Other than that, perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alex E.

Great spot with beautiful views

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: This rental had great perks. Gated parking, private resort beach access. The rental is tucked at the far end from the elevators which makes traffic outside minimal. You are directly in front of the stairs, but that was not an issue. The resort is an older resort, but the rental was nicely updated and has very comfortably beds. The balcony overlooks both the ocean and the bay. The initial check in was easy and quick. The only downside was only one of two elevators was working so it took some time to get up/down. The kitchen is stocked like a hotel and provides you with all cooking wear, coffee pot and dishes, but remember to bring your own coffee filters! Overall, a great rental
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayden A.

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

Beach vacay

this condo was fabulous! great location and great beds!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Nice Property

Close beach access with chairs and umbrella, nice pools and hot tub, quiet rooms, beautiful views overlooking the ocean from balcony, board games in our room, pickle ball, convenient parking, Friday night movie at the pool. I would stay at the Islander again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

kimberly n., NC

Cute spot

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: cute space, long walk to the beach from it's location in the building. Check in & out was great & staff was extremely helpful with an issue in the building's laundry room, but there was an issue of a loud repetitive knocking sound from either above or beside the unit that I reported & it took 2 days to get it resolved. Alan the beach chair & umbrella attendant was nice & helpful
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10/10 Excellent

Sheri V., Traverse City, MI

Snowbird rental

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: We love our #618 rental. The view of the Ocean,Jetty boat and dolphin Action, and beautiful sunsets. Being at the end unit makes it very private. Beds sleep well, and Destin has any amenity that’s needed for a good Vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

Cheri T.

September Sojourner

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 Islander has been my home away from home for many, many years. It is a special place and I have rarely, if ever, been disappointed. Please keep things the way they are - which is perfect!
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8/10 Good

Joe P.

Great Stay

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: The unit was very nice as always but I must say the sofa and loveseat are very old and uncomfortable which limits entertaining or relaxing inside. I have been visiting over 25 years and fist time I had an unwanted pest insect in the unit which was not something you want to deal with on vacation.Also one of the elevators is becoming extremely clunky for lack of a better descriptor.I fully intend to return and cant wait till next year!

10/10 Excellent

christa c.

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

Perfection at Holiday Isle

Perfect beach decor, clean and everything you could possibly need away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deanna P.

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

Great family vacation spot

We enjoyed our stay in the nicely decorated condo, just a short walk from the beach. We had plenty of room for our family of 4. Having 2 bathrooms was definitely a plus. Our view was of the beach and the boats coming into the harbor. I would love to stay again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

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

Atmosphere !

The condo was perfectly clean and quiet, yet the atmosphere of the entire place was fun and exciting. Never a time when families weren't laughing and playing at the pools or on the beach. Probably the best evening vibes at any place we've stayed. We'll be back 100%.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

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

Great Experience!!

We spent the week here for our oldest sons World Series tournament. We had a great experience all around. Very conveniently located to everything!! Staff was extremely helpful and kind
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Dustin M.

What a dream...

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: Our rental experience was great. Everything was clean and felt like home. The 2 pools were nice and didn't get too over crowded. The beach is so close to walk to. We were very pleased with our experience and will book with The Islander again!

6/10 Okay

Chelsea L.

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

Vacation 2022

We stayed at this property June 4 - June 9 2022. The condo was decorated nicely. There was plenty of room for me, my husband, my mother in law, and my two year old daughter. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed in the cleanliness of the condo. When we arrived, my daughter walked around the condo barefoot. Her feet were soo dirty within 30 minutes. It was as if the floor hadn’t been cleaned at all. When I bathed her I had to clean black hairs out of the bathtub and drain. With the cleaning fee included in the price of the booking, I don’t think you should have to clean upon arrival. The location is great. The view from the condo was great. We enjoyed the beach and pool area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken T.

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

family vacation

Loved how the condo was decorated with a retro theme. Very clean and everything worked. Will stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Carroll M., Stonecrest.Georgia USA

This is an awesome condo!

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 condo is clean and had everything. The condo is on the beach and all the restaurants were only a few minutes away. We had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
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8/10 Good

joya c.

neither satisfied or dissatisfied

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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 location in Destin was great and central to what we were here to do. Generally, property was in good condition, but I did not like the outdated tubs/showers. Our master had hair in the bedding when we arrived.The property management was very unclear about 1 thing. I called before my arrival about whether there was a dog park area because I knew my daughter may stop by with her puppy. The associate that responded said there was not one that she knew of, but when asked said, it'd be fine if when the dog was there we just picked up behind him outdoors. Well as we were getting ready to all leave the Islander, a manager rush up to me saying that dogs were not allowed. The assumption was that the dog was staying in our unit, but it was not. The puppy rode with it's owner, and we all left to see my son's baseball game. I did not appreciate her approach at all. I found it to be rude, presumptuous and unprofessional. The listing said our unit was not pet friendly; however, I thought since units were individually owned perhaps there may be an area we could responsibly walk the visiting dog. As stated, that is why I had called prior to our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sheri V., Traverse City, MI

2nd Home

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 stay in this unit for three months each winter, and feel like it’s our 2nd home. The view of the ocean and Jetty are great and sunsets are beautiful. Unit is clean, beds are comfy and staff friendly. Pools clean and grounds well kept. New pickle ball courts.Area has every kind of restaurant desired and lots of retail shopping. Winter weather not like so. Florida, but no snow to shovel.

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