Penthouse-Directly ON Water-Huge Roof Top Patio-Private Hot Tub-Gorgeous Views!
Discover the delightful 3-bedroom penthouse situated on Okaloosa Island for your perfect retreat. At Destin West Beach & Bay Resort, you'll have the best of both worlds. We have gorgeous views of the bay but are mere steps away from the soft, white sands and sparkling emerald waters that have made this region a beloved vacation destination.
As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a fully stocked kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, refrigerator, and all the essential appliances and utensils you need to whip up delectable meals. Gather your loved ones around the dining table and savor the flavors of your homemade creations while taking in the stunning water views from the balcony.
When it's time to unwind, sink into the plush living room and enjoy the smart TV with satellite/cable channels, or challenge your family to a friendly game night. Afterward, retreat to any of the outdoor pools including the 700 foot Lazy River, Zero Entry pool great for toddlers, or soak in the bubbling hot tub on your private roof top patio, where you can let the stresses of everyday life melt away.
With The Boardwalk across the street and The Island Watersports right next door, you’ll have easy access to a wealth of local attractions, from charming boutiques and lively restaurants to exciting water sports and family-friendly activities. The Gulfarium and FWB Convention Center is less than a mile from our penthouse. HarborWalk Village and Destin are about 5 miles from us to Crab Island where you'll be perfectly positioned to explore the area's natural wonders.
Indulge in the ultimate coastal escape, complete with all the comforts of home and the luxuries of a resort. Book your stay at our 3-bedroom condo in Fort Walton Beach today!
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About the area
Fort Walton Beach
Located in Okaloosa Island, a neighbourhood in Fort Walton Beach, this condo is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park, or check out an event or a game at Preston Hood Athletic Complex. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
Fort Walton Beach, FL
What's nearby
John Beasley Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Okaloosa Island Pier - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Aj's Oyster Shanty - 2 min drive
FUBAR Pizza Bar - 3 min drive
Sura Korean Steakhouse - 4 min drive
Floyd's Shrimp House - 11 min walk
Fish House - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Penthouse-Directly ON Water-Huge Roof Top Patio-Private Hot Tub-Gorgeous Views! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Penthouse-Directly ON Water-Huge Roof Top Patio-Private Hot Tub-Gorgeous Views!?
As of 20 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Penthouse-Directly ON Water-Huge Roof Top Patio-Private Hot Tub-Gorgeous Views! on 18 Jan 2027 start from £770, 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 Penthouse-Directly ON Water-Huge Roof Top Patio-Private Hot Tub-Gorgeous Views! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Penthouse-Directly ON Water-Huge Roof Top Patio-Private Hot Tub-Gorgeous Views!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Penthouse-Directly ON Water-Huge Roof Top Patio-Private Hot Tub-Gorgeous Views!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Penthouse-Directly ON Water-Huge Roof Top Patio-Private Hot Tub-Gorgeous Views!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Penthouse-Directly ON Water-Huge Roof Top Patio-Private Hot Tub-Gorgeous Views! located?
This family-friendly Fort Walton Beach condo building is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound, Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. John Beasley Park and Choctawhatchee Bay are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The penthouse was very spacious and clean. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. Shelley, our host, was very kind and helpful. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
I’m so glad you had a wonderful time! Please come back again!
Normally stay somewhere else but we were deff won over by this property. All the things you need in one location. Very clean and well stocked. All communication with the host was quick responses.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're so glad we won you over — it truly means a lot coming from guests who usually stay elsewhere. We work hard to make sure the property has everything you need and stays spotless between stays, so it's great to hear that came through. We're always just a message away, and we're so happy quick communication made your stay even smoother. We'd love to have you back anytime — thank you for choosing us!
Great condo with fantastic views. We love staying at Destin West and this was our first time with a PH. Definitely recommend his unit to all. Well kept and great communication with the host!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2026
I am so glad you had such a great experience with us and that the unit was well kept and that I was able to communicate with you quickly. Thank you for choosing our penthouse for your vacation and we hope you will come again!
What a great property! The view was amazing! The beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2026
Thanks for being a great guest! I am so glad you loved the property, views, and found our beds to be comfortable. We hope you will come back again!
My best,
Shelley :)
This condo is large! Allowing for plenty of space for everyone. This is our first time to stay bayside and it did not disappoint. We loved having the penthouse with 2 outdoor deck spaces. The personal hot tub is a real plus. The view was spectacular; our kiddos rented jet skis next door and we could watch them and we saw fireworks one night too. The room was very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re so glad the penthouse lived up to your expectations — those two decks and the private hot tub really do make it special, and that bayside view never gets old. How fun that you could watch the kiddos on the jet skis right from your deck! We hope you’ll make Destin West a tradition and come back to see us again soon!
The views are absolutely gorgeous, and the condo itself was lovely: comfortable, well laid out, and a great place to come back to after a day out and/or to spend the whole day relaxing and playing between the resort and the beach.One thing worth knowing is that while the view is fantastic, you can’t see the pool area from the condo. The adults in our group loved watching the boats come and go, but the kids definitely missed some of the excitement of being able to look down and see what was happening at the pool.A few small improvements would make the stay even better. We really wished there were a grill, which would make easy dinners at the condo much more convenient. The sliding doors could also use some maintenance; they were surprisingly difficult to open and close.Overall, though, we had a lovely stay. The beautiful condo and those gorgeous water views were easily the highlights.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the bay views, the layout, and having a relaxing spot to return to each day.
A couple of notes for future guests: as an end unit directly on the water, our patio faces the bay rather than the pool — we do include an aerial photo of the bayside pool area in our listing so you can see the pool layout ahead of time.
We don’t provide a patio grill as past guests didn’t maintain them properly, creating more messes for our cleaners than we had time to address on busy turn days; therefore, we removed it.
The sliding doors are large and can feel heavy to open — that’s typical for this style of door, but thanks for the heads up.
Thanks again for staying with us — hope to host you again soon!
Absolutely wonderful. Loved the place, the location, and the host was on top of providing us all the info we needed. Highly, highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2025
You guys were absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much for the compliments and I am so glad you had such a great time! We hope you will come again!
We enjoyed every aspect of our stay here. The property and the condo were great. Views were so relaxing.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2025
I’m so glad you enjoyed our condo and the resort so much! Thank you for choosing us as your home away from home. And thanks for being a great guest to host! We hope you will return again!
My best,
Shelley.
Had issues with repair of hot tub & work being done on roofing and the situation was handled well. The communication good and condo well supplied… we loved it even without the beautiful rooftop experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words and for your patience during your stay!
Just to clarify for future guests — the hot tub was never broken. We had a scheduled roof restoration on the rooftop patio that required temporarily moving the hot tub while waterproof underlayment was applied. The rainy, humid weather that week slowed the drying process a bit, so the rooftop was unavailable for just one night of your week-long stay — and the hot tub was back up and ready the very next day!
We're so glad you loved the condo and we hope the rooftop experience — now better than ever with the new waterproofing — was worth the wait. We'd love to have you back!
Our stay at the Heron PH was amazing. The views from the balcony and master bed is breathtaking. This unit was clean and spacious. The lazy river and pools were nice as well. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
We loved having you! I’m so glad you had such a wonderful experience with us. Please come again!!
Condo was awesome, clean, and bigger than expected. Hot tub was clean as well. We initially did not receive our check-in information but we were able to get in touch with the property manager through VRBO support fairly quickly and they were happy to assist us with access to the property. Would re-book in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2026
Hello and thank you again for being a wonderful guest to host! We are so glad you had a great time! And thank you for being so understanding with us about the check-in. We found out our booking software was not syncing with VRBO because of changes VRBO is making to their website. Our automated check in information was not being sent to you! Check in information will always be sent from the owner a few days prior to check in. So if that doesn't happen, please contact the owner.
Thank you so much again for your patience!
We hope you will come again!
Our stay was wonderful! Easy access to the pools and the lazy river was fantastic! The walk over to the beachfront was quick and easy but the advertised view of the ocean wasn’t as expected. We were excited about the rooftop deck but didn’t use it much due to the lack of privacy from the other 10-15 rooftop patios and looking at ac units instead of water views wasn’t our ideal view. That said, I felt like the “penthouse” was somewhat misleading since there wasn’t just one penthouse but al least 10-15 others that were closer to the ocean….but this location WAS ideal for those bayfront views which were unbeatable and breathtaking! The patio furnishings were also not my favorite compared to other penthouse patio furnishings we saw….these were low and hard to see over the deck rail and I think for the price of the stay and the outstanding views….higher bar / counter height furniture would have been nicer for morning coffee or evening wine with views. The front bedrooms were harder to sleep in due to the front doorway/hallway lighting (provided by the association I’m sure)….. but it was bright coming in all night as we often woke up feeling like it was daytime outside. Recommend some room darkening curtains for those rooms. Overall an amazing stay with comfortable accommodations, great communication and amazing bayside views.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2026
Thank you for the kind review and for being such a great guest! So glad the pools, lazy river, and beach access were highlights.
Quick note — our listing describes “gorgeous views of the bay,” not an ocean view, since we’re bayside — and it sounds like those views ended up being a favorite part of your stay!
I am careful in our write up and all captions of photos to state what is the view from our condo and what isn’t. I am sorry you got confused on that part, but I am glad you enjoyed our views of the bayside.
Also, “penthouse” just refers to a top-floor unit, which is true of ours (and several others in the building). All penthouses at Destin West bayside have roof top patios and a private hot tub. You can see all views of the beach, bay, Destin, FWB, as well as the other roof top patios on the roof as everyone’s retaining wall is the same height.
We’ll also look into taller patio furniture and room-darkening curtains for the front bedrooms and take all guest suggestions into consideration. We do have heavy duty blinds on the windows.
Thanks again for choosing our penthouse for your vacation and we’d love to host you again!
I love staying at Destin West. It is located on both the ocean and bay side with a walkway over the road. Easy access to the boardwalk and a boat rental next to it. They have several swimming pools and a Lazy River to float around on.
We had an amazing stay in the Penthouse! The views of the bay were beautiful. We enjoyed drinking our morning coffee and our nightly hot tub hangs on the rooftop. The condo was clean, spacious, and probably the most well stocked condo we’ve ever stayed in. Just a short 10ish min walk to the beach side with the beautiful white sand and clear waters. We would definitely return in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2025
I’m so glad you had such an amazing time! Thank you for being a wonderful guest. I hope you will come again soon!
My best,
Shelley :)
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Micheline M.
25 Jun 2018
Home away from home!
Penthouse was roomy enough for all of us to relax and feel like we were on vacation. Close enough to anything we could want to eat or do. We had a great stay & would book this again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2023
I'm so glad you could come Micheline and that you had a great time. We look forward to having you again.
Thanks!
Shelley :)