Gulf View! 2bd/2ba. Walk to Beach. Pools open until 11:00pm!

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Henderson Beach is on the left. June Decker Beach straight across the street.
Resort Experience!
Pool
View from living room couch
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • On-site fitness centre

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Morgan Sports Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Livingroom

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Small 2nd Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

2nd bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Gulf View! 2bd/2ba. Walk to Beach. Pools open until 11:00pm!

Welcome to paradise! This 2BR/2Ba condo is located on the 6th floor of The Palms of Destin Resort. Across the street from Henderson Beach it has unobstructed views of the ocean. The master offers a king size bed and adjoining bathroom. There are twin trundle beds in the small second bedroom bedroom. The 2nd bedroom has a laundry closet. The living room has a new Cozy queen sleeper sofa. As a convenience to our guests, we provide a beach umbrella with a sand mount, 6 beach chairs, 1 beach mat, igloo cooler, wagon, beach toys, and beach towels. Short 25 minute drive from VPS Fort Walton/Destin Airport. The Palms Of Destin stands out as a top choice! Situated on the East end of Destin, our location offers utmost convenience for exploring the area. We're surrounded by golf courses, restaurants, and the Destin Commons outlet shopping center. Enjoy the onsite coffee shop, bar and authentic Italian Restaurant The Blue Lagoon. Nearby amenities include a Dollar Store, Urban Air Adventure Park, Morgans Sports Complex, and Bealls Department store. Plus, a Walmart is just a block away. Henderson State Beach, with its mile-long beachfront, is across the street, along with dining options like Back Porch Restaurant, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Peppers Mexican Grill, Joes Crab Shack and Bubba Gumps greets you near the entrance. Enjoy complimentary shuttles to Harbor Walk Village, Destin Commons, and the beaches, eliminating parking hassles. Our condos feature washer/dryers, and there's a gym onsite. Sports enthusiasts can indulge in basketball, pickleball, tennis, and cornhole. Unwind at our resort pool area, open until 11:00 pm, featuring Destin's largest lagoon pool, a heated pool, a spacious hot tub, and a splash pad. Nearby, The Track offers GoCarts, mini golf, and arcade fun. For dining, Fudpuckers is just a few blocks away, offering unique experiences like feeding alligators and touring the alligator museum. Beginning May 15, 2026, Henderson Beach State Park will implement a day-use reservation program. All day-use park guests entering the park by vehicle must have a reservation for entry into the park. Pedestrians and bicyclists will not need a reservation. You can go to their website to purchase an entry. $6 a car. It is $2pp to walk on.

Links to get a parking pass at Henderson State Beach

1. Create an account (required) https://reserve.floridastateparks.org/Web/Default.aspx
2. Make a Reservation (cell phone) https://reserve.floridastateparks.org
A. Login
B. Park name: Henderson Beach State Park
C. Select Arrival - End Date - Enter the same date for both
D. For Type of Site Choose: Day Use Parking/Entry
E. Show Results. Choose your date again
F. Book Now - Complete the booking process
G. You will be assigned a parking spot. Ask attendant for directions.
3. Make a Reservation (computer) https://reserve.floridastateparks.org/Web/#!park/26
A. Login
B. Select Arrival - End Date - Enter the same date for both
C. Available passes for East and West Parking will come up
D. Choose your date again (more dates will be available)
E. Book Now - Complete the booking process
F. You will be assigned a parking spot. Ask attendant for directions.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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 allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No smoking indoors
Quiet time between 11:00pm and 8:00am
Do not leave garbage in hallways

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number CND5604014
Property # 2458183vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this resort is near theme parks and 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 Miramar Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider The Track Family Recreation Center, or check out an event or a game at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Morgan Sports Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Destin Beaches - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Henderson Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Back Porch - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fudpuckers Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf View! 2bd/2ba. Walk to Beach. Pools open until 11:00pm! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Gulf View! 2bd/2ba. Walk to Beach. Pools open until 11:00pm!?

As of 18 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf View! 2bd/2ba. Walk to Beach. Pools open until 11:00pm! on 8 Nov 2026 start from £208, 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 Gulf View! 2bd/2ba. Walk to Beach. Pools open until 11:00pm! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gulf View! 2bd/2ba. Walk to Beach. Pools open until 11:00pm!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gulf View! 2bd/2ba. Walk to Beach. Pools open until 11:00pm!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf View! 2bd/2ba. Walk to Beach. Pools open until 11:00pm!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf View! 2bd/2ba. Walk to Beach. Pools open until 11:00pm! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Destin resort is within a 10-minute walk of Morgan Sports Center and Destin Beaches. Henderson Beach State Park and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Great stay

Enjoyed this property for a weekend stay. Great location. Great pool and is in walking distance to the beach. A shuttle to the beach is available, as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you for the nice review. I appreciate it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Loved our time there

The staff at good vibes bar And grill was very friendly along with the nice security gaurd
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca c.

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

Girls Trip

Beautiful condo in a very nice resort. Loved the pool and the on site restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to review. I am glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SALLY P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best host ever!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Nice place!

It was everything we had hoped for.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you Mark. It was a pleasure to host you. Thank you for choosing my condo. Hope to see you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherie M.

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

Nice place

I loved this unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Wonderful

We truly enjoyed our stay here! The Palms is a great location with an amazing pool. The host was very kind and helpful. Clean and stocked with all of the essentials. We would love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
I am glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you! Let me know the dates you want to come back and I will be happy to hold them for you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

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

Family trip

Overall our teen really enjoyed the pool and property. The coffee shop makes very good beverages from simple lattes to more involved specialty drinks (no need to travel to starbucks!). The lounge and restaurant are a nice add-on and there was entertainment every night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you very much!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kadance S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Recommend

Stay was great, took a good 30 minutes to get checked in
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2024
Glad to hear you had a great stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff V.

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

Great location, fun trip

Our host was very communicative, with very quick responses to our questions. It easily housed 3 adults and 2 kids. Even though the automatic ice maker didn't work, there were a couple of trays to make your own consistently. I would definitely recommend this location!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thanks Jeff. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Palms at Destin

Excellent. No complaints. Owner was super.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2024
Thank you Sharon! You were great guests. You are welcomed back. Thank you for choosing my condo.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ally N.

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

Good stay

Our stay here was overall good. The trundle bed is in a very small room (I think intended to be a small laundry room) and best for smaller children. The ocean is a 5-7 minute walk, but we ended up driving to Henderson State Park most days. Great restaurant options around. The quality of the resort is less than what the video makes out but was still a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you for your feedback.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jemie and Russell K.

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

Great Condo

Everything with the owner and their place was great! The property is lacking little stuff like ice machine and hours for valet. But other than that it was amazing! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Pool area and outside bar were great for adults and kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Hi Becky, thank you for mentioning the ice. The cleaners always turn off and empty the ice machine in the refrigerator so I am just in the habit of buying ice when we do our shopping. And we do not have ice machines in the hallways like they do at hotels. I will make sure to mention that in my listing. Valet is a new service. Hopefully the Palms valet will be able to get the staffing to offer more hours in the future. I am happy to read that otherwise you had a great time. Thank you for taking the time to review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

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

Nice place

The condo was exactly as described. It was nice to have kcups available for the Keurig, as well as additional trash bags and tp. Was conveniently located right off the elevator, and was a very short walk to pool. Pool was gorgeous!!! Gym was nicely equipped as well. Nice place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Hi Becky, Thank you for choosing my condo. I am glad you found the "extras" I left useful. I take my guests suggestions seriously and extra TP and Trash Bags was two of them. The Kcups will only last long enough until I can get them restocked. Hope to see you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

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

Wonderful Spot

We stayed in this unit for a month in February 2023 Host was terrific and did her very best to make sure we were well looked after . Answered any questions quickly and made sure we were satisfied in every respect. Unit was spotless and well equipped. Great view of Ocean . Close to everything from restaurants to shopping. We fell in love with the Destin area. Highly recommend this unit and amenities. Nanette was wonderful.
Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2023
Thank you so much for your nice review. And I also want to thank you for letting me know about the broken toilet handle and shower light so I could get it fixed for the next guest! I try and be proactive but there always seems to be something missed. It was great hosting you and your wife. Take care.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

Great stay!

This was the perfect little getaway location for my family and I! Spring Break went perfect thanks in large part to this condo! Perfect size, just as described, and the pool/amenities were fantastic! Restaurant on site, walking distance to the beach (which was AMAZING!) and several shops/restaurants, and centrally located within a short drive to everything you want to see in the area! The communication with the host was even better than I’d imagined, and the space worked wonderfully for our family of 3! My son loved the option of sleeping on the “top bed or the bottom bed” and said both were super comfortable! Wish the air was a touch warmer so the lagoon pool was less cold, but that’s to be expected in March and of no fault of anyone! The heated pool and hot tub were more than enough for us!If/when we ever return to Destin, this condo will be on the top of our list! Thanks for sharing your space with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2025
I am so happy to hear that you had a great time! Thank you for the very nice informative review. Of course I think the resort is fantastic but coming from a guest is the best testament. Thanks again for choosing my condo. Hope to see you back in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Felisa B.

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

Enjoyable stay

The host was very engaging and pleasant. The property was beautiful and as described. We gave them 3 stars for cleanliness because of mold on the ceiling in the 1st bathroom due to condensation from the shower. We just closed that bathroom off and used the 2nd bathroom for our stay since we only had two adults and 1 child in the room. This can easily be corrected and the property would be perfect. In fairness to the owner we did not reach out to her for correction. We do recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Hi Delano, I wish you would have reported it and I could of taken care of it. The cleaners noticed the problem after you left and treated the area. Tomorrow they will be using something that needs a day to air out. I have had back to back reservations since May. Tomorrow is my first check out without anyone checking in. I am having the mold treated and the AC preventative maintenance done. In September I had already scheduled a deep clean that takes two days. Next summer season I will make sure to block off a day for the mold treatment. I really do have a fantastic cleaning company. So sorry it did not get done before you arrived. Thank you for taking the time to review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cayla h.

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

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Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2025
Thank you for choosing my condo.
Verified

8/10 Good

Bayley D.

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

Cute place!

Nannette was a fantastic host. All instructions were laid out extremely well, there was no confusion on check-in and the entire place was clean and ready! Only giving 4 stars for the location/resort itself, if you haven’t been to Destin or The Palms before — I would say the pictures fool you on what to expect from this resort. It’s pretty seedy and a lot older than I thought it would look in person. Everything smells like a kids gym — but, the workers were extremely nice and Nannette’s giant living room TV is PERFECT after a day of Sun, and you can still walk down the street to the beach. But, I don’t think I’ll be returning to this spot, personally.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2023
Thank you for the compliments on the things you liked.

About the host

Hosted by Nanette Waggoner

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I love traveling! We bought in Destin on a whim while celebrating my 60th birthday with my family. Destin is our new Happy Place. I am sure it will be yours too!

Why they chose this property

Some might think being across the street from the beaches is a disadvantage but I love it. Not everyday is a beach day. The resort is a great place to hang out. I love the pools. It's very convenient to have everything right there. Pools are always open until 11pm except when it's unsafe (lighting or very high winds). It is in a very convenient location to everything you might need and traffic tends to be lighter on our end of Destin.

What makes this property unique

It has the largest lagoon pool in Destin. Across the street from the beautiful Henderson State Park and June Decker Beach as well as the Back Porch Restaurant and Ruth's Chris Steak House. We have a shuttle that goes to shopping and the beaches (schedule subject to change). Close to Golf and other fun activities.

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