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Welcome to Relaxation! Gulfside Villa 408

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Lazy river during the day
Lazy river at night
The beach!
Gulfside Pool
Beaches

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4460 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette
Balcony

About this property

Welcome to Relaxation! Gulfside Villa 408

This is a studio villa located at Destin West Beach & Bay Resort on Okaloosa Island!

Relax on the fantastic balcony with a panoramic view of Okaloosa Island, to the left Choctawhatchee Bay, and to your right you will find the Gulf.

This Villa is on the Gulf side of the resort. Walk in and be prepared for a relaxing stay! New decor with flat screen Smart TV. The kitchenette has everything you need for your stay including fridge, 2 burner stove, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker & blender.

The Villa sleeps 4 with a queen bed in the bedroom area and sofa sleeper in the living area. Bathroom features large garden tub with stand alone shower.

The Destin West Resort offers a huge 5,000 square foot pool & children's pool on the Gulf side of the complex, in addition to a partially covered heated pool. Access to the bay side is easy by walking via catwalk over the highway to lounge around the signature 700' Lazy River Lagoon, pool with waterfall, two oversized hot tubs or just to check out the bay! Access is easy by walking via catwalk over the highway.

Destin West is within walking distance to so many amazing activities! The boardwalk and fishing pier, Wild Willy's Adventure Zone and the Gulfarium.

Free WiFi included!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Fort Walton Beach

Located on the beach, this condo is in Okaloosa Island, a neighborhood in Fort Walton Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Preston Hood Athletic Complex or Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center.
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Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wild Willy's Adventure Zone - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angler's Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Upper Deck Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rockin Tacos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪FUBAR Pizza Bar - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcome to Relaxation! Gulfside Villa 408 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to Relaxation! Gulfside Villa 408?

As of Apr 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to Relaxation! Gulfside Villa 408 on May 5, 2026 start from $242, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Welcome to Relaxation! Gulfside Villa 408 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Relaxation! Gulfside Villa 408?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Relaxation! Gulfside Villa 408?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Relaxation! Gulfside Villa 408 located?

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kendall M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was super helpful and sweet! The room was clean and comfortable. the resort was lovely with lots of options for swimming and beach time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location. Many pools to choose from. Property was clean. Would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

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

Great place

Enjoyed our stay. Convenient to everything we needed! Great host with quick answers to my questions!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace D.

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

Beach Lovers!!

Great place to stay for the whole family. Close to great beach, pool, places to eat, shop and the pier and boardwalk. Prefect area to stay!! Walking distance to it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

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

Pure Enjoyment!

My wife and I had a fantastic time! A wonderful condo and what a variety of things to do! Strongly recommend. Parking steps away from 4th floor condo! A variety of pools, the beach and even a lazy river’
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherie R.

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

Extended Stay

We booked this last minute as a halfway stop from Ft. Myers to extend spring break with our 9 year old. The room was perfect, great views, quick access from the parking garage to our room and was within walking distantce to multiple restaurants, shops and putt-putt
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin R.

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

great place

great condo. super clean. fantastic location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Renuka S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property with lots of amenities such as pool, lazy river, etc. Condo is clean and it was very easy to get additional items such as towels or linens. Office staff was quite accommodating The condo is on the smaller side which was not an issue but I don’t recommend a large group to stay there
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amye K.

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

Nice Place

We stay for 3 nights. Nice access to beach. Close to a lot of stuff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Great Beach Condo

Everything about this condo and property was fabulous! Great location, easy to walk to nearby restaurants, pools, and the beach. Condo was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francee W.

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

Family vacation

We were invited to join other families. They stayed together in a large condo. We stayed alone in ours. It was a great get away as well as a great well equipped little home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy K.

A bit outdated, dirty, uncomfortable furniture
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cynthia E.

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

Great location!

We loved our stay here. The condo is nice but only big enough barely for 2 people. Bed was comfortable. Only complaint I have is the rug in the living room is very dangerous as it rolls up and it's a trip hazard. Beautiful beach area and clean sparkling pools. Great place, will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hot tubs and lazy river! Didn’t like the thermostat in our condo; it would reset to 82 several times a day. But it would eventually get cool.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy and Brain L.

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

Safe and secure

I loved the security here, checking wrist bands every two hours and parking garage. Never felt safer
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cierra I.

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

Great Stay!

The room was clean and as described. The location was great, right by the parking garage, and only one flight of stairs away from the sky bridge. We arrived early and the front desk let us check out wristbands to enjoy the pool while we waited for our room, the rental company was always quick to respond to any questions I had. The garden tub was great for relaxing after long pool and beach days. The kitchen was fully stocked with anything we needed for cooking. The room was the perfect size for our family of 4. The only thing the room could’ve used was a small vacuum, there was a broom in the closet but a vacuum would’ve been nicer for any sand or crumbs on the rugs. We had a great stay and would absolutely stay in this room and with this host again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trina T.

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

Excellent!

As advertised. Nice, clean space, close to everything. Easy communication with the property owner. Parking was literally steps away from the unit. If I had one “complaint” it would be that I have short legs and it was a little hard to get into the bed because it’s high off the ground.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas L.

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

Accommodations at west Destin

We’ve stayed several times. We usually stay at the Villas on the Gulf side. This year we were surprised to see a fine paint job both inside and out. Made the place look new. We also noticed security checking people going to and coming from the beach making sure they had wrist bands. There was security present at the Lazy River. I hope the leadership will continue to keep up security, it is a necessary element to give renters confidence with safety. Overall we liked what we saw. Destin is a fine vacation spot for sure.t
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myles A.

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

Perfect unit for our needs

This unit worked out perfect for our family of four. 2 adults, 2 kids under 12. We did not miss having a bigger unit, as we spent most of our time at one of the many pools, or the beach. Everything was very close. Beach, pools, dining. In fact, we spent 3 of our days walking to the restaurants we ate at. The room was very clean and comfortable. The bathroom is large, and that was definitely appreciated. We would stay here again for sure. Oh yeah, as a pleasant surprise is that the island resort next door allows those staying at destin west to use all of their pools and facilities as well. Awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Holly R.

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

Loved the lazy River!

The grounds were very well kept and the condo is cute. We especially enjoyed the pool at night and the lazy River. The pools were very clean. The room was lacking though. When we got there we noticed that most of the surfaces hadn’t been properly wiped. There were crumbs on the counter and sticky fingerprints on the coffee table. The upholstery on the couch was very dirty and in need of a good cleaning. When we grabbed blankets for the pullout couch from the dresser drawer, we noticed they smelled of urine, so we wound up not using them at all and just used a small blanket we’d brought from home. The door to the porch needs repair as well. We had trouble getting it to lock. If the door was repaired and the condo properly cleaned, it would be a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

Great Birthday trip

This was our first trip to this area. The pics do not do justice to the view of both the Bay and the Gulf.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

August 2022

Our first time to rent a condo in the Villas section of DestinWest. Very convenient to parking garage and not a bad hike to the beach. Road noise is a problem, would be my only complaint.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy U.

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

Summer Trip

We spent 4 nights at this property while traveling to Florida for a wedding. The property was as advertised. We enjoyed the pools and the beach. We would definitely consider staying here in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Great location and beautiful condo!

We really enjoyed our stay! The unit was clean and had a great view of the bay and Gulf. You could see the dunes from the balcony as well. We extended our stay by one night. The process was quick and easy! We will definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Heidi Guerra

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Why they chose this property

I have been traveling to Ft. Walton Beach with my family since I was a kid and always stayed at the Ramada with the amazing waterfall! When the opportunity came to own a condo that was part of this facility I jumped at the chance. Now I can bring my family whenever we want to a beach that holds memories for me. Not only for me, but I want others to have the same experiences that I had, and continue to have, at this resort! Come stay at Villa 408 and start your own memories to cherish forever.

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