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Destin West Gulfside 308 ~ Amazing Beach View ~ Free Beach Service!

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Living area
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Room
Pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Place, Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Okaloosa Island Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Bedroom (King)

1 King Bed

Master Suite (King)

1 King Bed

Twin bunkroom / Privacy door

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Destin West Gulfside 308 ~ Amazing Beach View ~ Free Beach Service!

Proudly hosted by Coastal Vibe Vacations, Gulfside 308 is a 2-bedroom plus bunkroom condo at Destin West Beach & Bay Resort on Okaloosa Island with wraparound balcony views of both the Gulf and the pool. Two king bedrooms, a private bunkroom with TV, sleeps 8, two bathrooms, 1,279 sq ft, fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, Xbox console, and complimentary beach service March through October. Outside: a 700-foot lazy river, 5,000 sq ft Gulfside pool, zero entry pool, and three hot tubs — one of the Emerald Coast's most complete resort experiences for families.
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DW GULFSIDE 308 AT-A-GLANCE:
~ 2 Bedrooms + bunkroom w/ privacy door & 2 baths
~ Sleeps 8
~ King in the Master BR
~ King in 2nd BR
~ Bunkroom w/ bunkbeds & TV
~ Queen sleeper sofa
~ 1279 sq ft
~ Views of both the beach & pool
~ Free Beach Service ~ Includes 2 chairs & an umbrella from March-October
~ Dining area inside includes table seating for 2 & bar seating for 4; outdoor dining for 4
~ XBox Console
~ Fully stocked kitchen (including blender) & washer/dryer
~ Keurig & regular coffee maker
~ Pack n Play, wooden crib, and a booster seat with tray
~ Hairdryers
~ WiFi Internet
~ On-site Maintenance
~ No-contact express check-in

RESORT DETAILS:
~ Ocean Front & Bay Front Resort
~ 700 Foot Lazy River
~ Bayside Waterfall Pool (Heated Seasonally)
~ Zero Entry Pool
~ 5,000 Sq Ft Gulfside Pool
~ Gulfside Villa Pool (Heated Seasonally)
~ Gulfside Kiddie Pool
~ 3 Large Hot Tubs
~ Fitness Center
~ Charcoal Grills
~ Skybridge Connecting Both Sides of the Resort
~ Covered Parking
~ Handicap Accessible Boardwalk

ABOUT COASTAL VIBE VACATIONS:
I'm David Jenn, your devoted host and owner of Coastal Vibe Vacations. Our team has 15+ years of expertise in Destin/Ft. Walton and we are dedicated to making your vacation dreams a reality.
Coastal Vibe Vacations has swiftly evolved, assembling a tight-knit team ready to provide insider advice and aid you in selecting the perfect condo. Your desires are our focal point, free from preconceived notions.
Our booking process is a breeze, and we're at your service via phone, text, or email. Our pledge transcends the ordinary - ensuring your satisfaction remains paramount.
You've journeyed this far - why wait any longer? A single click on “Property Inquiry” allows you to share your wishes with us. Ready to dive in headfirst? Click “Book Now” to start the adventure.

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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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

Fort Walton Beach

Located on the beach, this condo is in Okaloosa Island, a neighbourhood 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. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and ecotours nearby.
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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

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sura Korean Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪FUBAR Pizza Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Floyd's Shrimp House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Upper Deck Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Destin West Gulfside 308 ~ Amazing Beach View ~ Free Beach Service! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Destin West Gulfside 308 ~ Amazing Beach View ~ Free Beach Service!?

As of 8 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Destin West Gulfside 308 ~ Amazing Beach View ~ Free Beach Service! on 4 Aug, 2026 start from S$512, 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 Destin West Gulfside 308 ~ Amazing Beach View ~ Free Beach Service! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Destin West Gulfside 308 ~ Amazing Beach View ~ Free Beach Service!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Destin West Gulfside 308 ~ Amazing Beach View ~ Free Beach Service!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Destin West Gulfside 308 ~ Amazing Beach View ~ Free Beach Service!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Destin West Gulfside 308 ~ Amazing Beach View ~ Free Beach Service! 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

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2025
It was a pleasure hosting you at Coastal Vibe Vacations! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and we are glad you had such a wonderful stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gayle P.

Perfect vacation

We have stayed at Coastal vibe properties several times and have always had an excellent experience. Destin West 308 was no exception! Everything from location, cleanliness, decor, and customer service was top notch! We will definitely be back!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Beau W.

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

Family trip

Location was great. Pool amazing! Waiting in line every morning for beach chairs was a bit of hassle but not a deal breaker.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2025
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you loved the location and had a great time at the pool. We understand the beach chair line can be a bit of a hassle, and we appreciate your patience. We're always looking for ways to improve the guest experience and hope to welcome you back for another relaxing stay soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

julie b.

Great place to stay all around

Fun,clean
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Hi Greg. Thanks so much for your review. I am glad you enjoyed staying in Gulfside 308. Feel free to contact me anytime you are ready to come back. ~ David
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

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

Awesome stay

Fantastic stay. Clean, great location. Easy check in and communication. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan, 2024
Thank you for the positive feedback Steven! We strive to provide a beautiful space, and we are thankful you enjoyed your stay. Coastal Vibe Vacations would love to host your next vacation!
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel S.

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

Enjoyable stay at Destin West

We’ve stayed at Destin West five or six years in a row and like the amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2023
Our guests mean the world to us, so we are so thankful you had a great stay! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Please consider staying with Coastal Vibe Vacations again for your next trip.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly L.

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

Amazing!

Condo was great. Very clean and stocked with everything we needed for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr, 2025
Thank you for your great review! We’re so happy to hear that the condo was clean and had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. We’d love to welcome you back for another fantastic visit anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

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

Best beach trip ever

The property was amazing - location, facilities, ease of access. We will stay again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan, 2023
We really appreciate the positive feedback. We strive to make every stay a great one, so we’re thankful you had a wonderful stay! We hope you choose Coastal Vibe Vacations for your next stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sallie C.

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

Beach & Baseball

Great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr, 2023
Our guests mean the world to us, so we are so thankful you had a great stay! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Please consider staying with Coastal Vibe Vacations again for your next trip.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

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

Love, love!

Amazing stay! Room 308 was our home away from home!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May, 2024
Thank you for choosing Coastal Vibe Vacations! We're delighted to hear you had an amazing stay and felt at home. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful experience in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi A.

Wonderful vacation

Condo was perfect for us
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
We are so happy you had a wonderful vacation and we appreciate you staying with us! We work hard to provide a nice place to stay and glad to know the condo was perfect for you. Please come back and stay with us again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

5-Star vacation with Coastal Vibes Vacations at Destin West

We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation with Coastal Vibes Vacations at Destin West this past June. The condo, the location, and the amenities truly made this a 5-star vacation. We appreciated the roomy condo, the lazy river, the other pools, the beach chairs and umbrella, and the access to the beach. Customer service was excellent - they answered and/or addressed our concerns in a prompt and courteous manner. We highly recommend a vacation with Coastal Vibes and hope to return in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HOLLY W.

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

Awesome… again!

Stayed last year and had a wonderful time. Location is great. Condo is very appealing. Once you figure the parking deck out the parking is so easy and convenient to the condo. Easy walk to and from beach. Couldn’t enjoyed it more!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful time last year and that the condo and location were perfect for your needs. We’re glad the parking deck worked out for you after you got the hang of it—definitely a convenient feature! It’s great to hear you enjoyed the easy walk to the beach as well. We’d love to welcome you back for another fantastic stay in the future. Thank you again for sharing your experience with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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

Nice Condo

As advertised. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2024
We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us at Coastal Vibe Vacations! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Missy G.

Great vacation

Our 2nd time to stay at Destin West and this condo was amazing & centrally located to beach and bayside. Loved the decor our family felt right at home here! Can't wait to come back next year!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis T.

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

Beautiful!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We have stayed in Destin West at least once a year for the past 7 years, and this was one of the best that we stayed in.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
We really appreciate the positive feedback. We strive to make every stay a great one, so we’re thankful you had a wonderful stay! We hope you choose Coastal Vibe Vacations for your next stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jodi C.

Great vacation

Property and rental were clean and well taken care of. Facility is centrally located. Loved the Lazy River. If we decide to go back to Destin, I would stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

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

Family Vacation

I love the property. Great for kids. Great for families. The beach is beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review! Our favorite part of what we do is providing lasting memories for everyone who stays with us. We are thankful you had an awesome stay! Please consider Coastal Vibe Vacations for your next trip!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

5-Stars

Absolutely loved this condo! Beautiful decor and amazing views!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hearher H.

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

Perfect!

It was clean, comfortable and as pictured! The beach was amazing and the beach chair service made it just that much better!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun, 2024
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you found the condo clean and comfortable as we always strive to create a stress free environment for our guests. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda E.

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

Excellent place to stay

Condo was clean, property manager was very easy to communicate with. We enjoyed that the condo came with 2 beach chairs and umbrella. This was an extra perk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2024
Thank you for choosing Coastal Vibe Vacations and for taking the time to leave a review! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

Fall Beach Trip

Loved our condo! Rental process was a breeze thanks to Coastal Vibes Vacations. Will definitely use them again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

Winter getaway

We had a great time. Spacious condo, good location, heated pools and hot tubs for a December/January stay! The condo was nicely updated. Beach was gorgeous.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2021
We are so appreciative of our awesome guests. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It means the world to us! We hope you choose Coastal Vibe Vacations for your next vacation!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mona S.

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

Great time!!

Great to work with!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

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

Perfect spot!

The condo was perfect and the location couldn't have been better. We walked to restaurants, shopping, pontoon rental. Easy access to the Beach and several pool! The condo had everything we needed!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2021
Thank you for the positive feedback! We strive to provide a beautiful space, and we are thankful you enjoyed your stay. Coastal Vibe Vacations would love to host your next vacation!

About the host

Hosted by Coastal Vibe Vacations

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ABOUT COASTAL VIBE VACATIONS:
I'm David Jenn, your devoted host and owner of Coastal Vibe Vacations. Our team has 15+ years of expertise in Destin/Ft. Walton and we are dedicated to making your vacation dreams a reality.
Coastal Vibe Vacations has swiftly evolved, assembling a tight-knit team ready to provide insider advice and aid you in selecting the perfect condo. Your desires are our focal point, free from preconceived notions.
Our booking process is a breeze, and we're at your service via phone, text, or email. Our pledge transcends the ordinary - ensuring your satisfaction remains paramount.
​​​​​​​You've journeyed this far - why wait any longer? A single click on “Property Inquiry” allows you to share your wishes with us. Ready to dive in headfirst? Click “Book Now” to start the adventure.

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