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Reel Paradise - Destin Gulfgate 0505!

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61430 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Morgan Sports Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪36 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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

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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 fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Destin

Located in Destin, this condo is on the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. 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. Jet skiing, scuba diving, and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • The Track Family Recreation Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Destin Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Morgan Sports Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Back Porch - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fudpuckers Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Reel Paradise - Destin Gulfgate 0505!?

As of Mar 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Reel Paradise - Destin Gulfgate 0505! on Mar 29, 2026 start from $566, 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 Reel Paradise - Destin Gulfgate 0505! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is Reel Paradise - Destin Gulfgate 0505! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Destin condo building 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 mi (2 km).

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. 27 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chilly H.

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

Beautiful VIEW

Nice condo with beautiful view of the ocean. Near restaurants and shopping. Tracey at the front desk was very friendly and informative about the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Destin 25’

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: Loved the Condo. Very clean, felt like home away from home
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

Stay at Gulfgate

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: Great experience! Tracy is the best and always very accommodating!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Key D.

REST

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: Overall our stay with the Gulfgate was as usual very relaxing and enjoyable. I must relate tho the mattress in the King bed was needing replacing. Hopefully it will be replaced soon for future guests. Otherwise rest and relaxation was accomplished.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Faith J.

Amazing!

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 absolutely loved this condo! It was very clean. It had everything we needed. Exactly as pictured. Love Gulfgate. Beach chair service attendant was outstanding!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

Wonderful 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: We will definitely be staying at Destin Gulfgate again! Very clean, well maintained, and friendly staff. This is a great place to stay especially those travelling by air, which is only 30 min away, and are limited on what you can bring. They have everything you need. The beach service was top notch!! Every morning the beach was groomed, chairs and umbrella ready and waiting and corn hole too! The beach item borrow bin is a great feature for extra toys and chairs. The location is near everything you need and the beach was not crowded. Can't wait to go back!!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Rayne, LA

Summer 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: Dustin Gulfgate provided us with a wonderful stay at the beach. Our room was very clean and beautiful. It was very spacious and provided us plenty of room. The kitchen was very well stocked with utensils, dishes, pots and pans. The balcony was so nice, large, and the furniture was comfortable. It was really easy to get to the beach. Pete provided us with wonderful beach service. The beach was not crowded at all. There was only a single row of beach chairs. We will definitely come back to Destin Gulfgate!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

6/10 Okay

A guest from Zachary, LA

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.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Beautiful 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: We have stayed at Destin Gulfgate many times and always enjoy it! The balcony overlooking the beach is the perfect spot to start your day! This unit has an assigned space in the parking garage which was so convenient.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

6/10 Okay

William M.

Beautiful views of the Gulf

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: We have been coming to DGG for decades. Perfect location and just the right size....with heated pool. The property employees are wonderful. However this time we chose the wrong unit. While the pictures show furniture that is super comfy in reality it is the opposite. The living area furniture is LONG overdue for replacement. The kitchen was well stockedBut the kitchen floor was dirty and the stove needs to be leveled. I would not recommend this unit.Also only one elevator worked during our stay.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sonya H.

Beautiful spacious 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: Lots of space, very clean, love the location, beautiful area! We've stayed at Destin Gulfgate for 3yrs now and it's been great every time!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Great location on beach

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: Very nice condo with beautiful view (505). Condo was clean and had everything we needed, including assigned parking spot in garage. Would stay here again.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Beckie S.

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.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

sally h.

I want to go back!

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 was our first trip to the panhandle area of Florida and fell in love with the property and the beach. I would definitely recommend the property for the view. The unit was clean, comfortable and the staff friendly and great to work with.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Pikeville, KY

Fantastic 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: This was out second time staying at Destin Gulgate. Again it was a wonderful experience. The condo was clean and updated. My family felt very safe at the location. The water and beach are close and beautiful. Its just what a beach condo should be, everything just works so you can enjoy your stay!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D., Rowlett, Texas

Another great stay at the Destin Gulfgate

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: A decade of wonderful vacations at the Destin gulfgate. It was a wonderful relaxing stay.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

christopher F.

Great Stay in Destin!

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: My wife and I have been coming to Destin Gulfgate since 2012 and have always had an exceptional experience. The staff is great! The condos are super clean and it’s convenient to everything.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

tammara s.

FANTASTIC

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: Beautiful clean condo ...We absolutely enjoyed our stay !!!Hopefully return to this condo next year
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

6/10 Okay

Vicki B.

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
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Summer 21

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: Gulfgate never disappoints. We love the people who work there. We love the private beach along with the complimentary chairs. Grandchildren love the pool as well. Unit 505 needs new patio furniture and ice machine was broke. Other than that all was great.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne H. H.

Can not Wait to come back!

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: What a wonderful time we had at the beautiful white beaches of Destin. There is nothing better than to wake up to the sound of the surf!! Destin Gulfgate’s units are spacious with a very large balcony. The pool was heated which made it a perfect place to relax. We well be back in the fall!!

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