🌅 Islander #308 – Beach & Pool Action with Stunning Views! 🌊🏖️

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A beachfront hotel with multiple buildings, clear blue water, and a sandy beach.
A living room with a television, sofas, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean through a sliding glass door.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a view to the outside.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, stainless steel sink, and two giraffe-patterned stools.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Destin Beaches

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Hot tub on site
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • On-site fitness centre

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Jetty East Condominiums
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Harbor
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Destin

Located on the beach, this condo is in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin. 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 going on at Preston Hood Athletic Complex, or consider a night out at Jetty East Condominiums. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkelling and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Choctawhatchee Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Destin Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Jetty East Condominiums - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Destin Harbor - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cj’s Hangout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red Door Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 🌅 Islander #308 – Beach & Pool Action with Stunning Views! 🌊🏖️ have a pool?

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

Is 🌅 Islander #308 – Beach & Pool Action with Stunning Views! 🌊🏖️ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 🌅 Islander #308 – Beach & Pool Action with Stunning Views! 🌊🏖️?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🌅 Islander #308 – Beach & Pool Action with Stunning Views! 🌊🏖️?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🌅 Islander #308 – Beach & Pool Action with Stunning Views! 🌊🏖️?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🌅 Islander #308 – Beach & Pool Action with Stunning Views! 🌊🏖️ located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holiday Isle condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Beaches. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Islander getaway

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: It was very good as it always is at the Islander. Condo was good, service is good. Alan on the beach is the best and the weather was perfect. Couldn't believe it was in such great shape less than a week after the hurricane.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

K R Clay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Vacation was good in the beginning. It was clean and we had fun. I have 2 complaints. We had one day without WATER. We were first told 11 - 3 pm but ended up coming back on around 6:30 pm. After getting out of the water not about to shower. Had to take kids to nearby store to use the bathroom twiceThen the additional linen in the closet was NASTY. It had what looked to be blood stains on it. We left it out HOPING it will be washed and the next family didn't have extra dirty linen.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A walk in the sand

The propery was clean. The views of the beach from the balcony were amazing. Will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2024
Thank you for submitting your feedback! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and all the amenities we have to offer. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Passing the buck and I don’t mean money!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Condo, East side, room 308 was welcoming, clean and temps were comfortable! It took us a couple nights to adjust to the beds- not exactly the most comfortable bedding overall, in both rooms. We paid for this premium + level for the convenience of a washer and dryer. The dryer never dried our clothes! My Sisters and I were there and stayed in this exact room in July 2026. Issue was addressed then, but not repaired. When we checked out, I specifically asked they address this issue because my family and I were coming back in September 2026 and had already reserved this same unit. Then I called two weeks before we came to double check it had been fixed and reminded them to look into it. Well, that done NO GOOD. We went the entire week having to go to the laundry room to dry clothes. The first maintenance man (on sight of premises, Adam) passed the buck to say “its funny how no one has complained before!”... I disagree because we did two months prior. After assessing the dryer he said he would put an order in for appliance repair. They came out two days later and that guy passed the buck and said in 2 seconds, “ yep it’s clogged, I’m done here, and we don’t service in the walls due to liabilities, I’ll let them know!” The desk called to let us know somone else would be back out with a helper and would fix it the next day. The next day we got a call saying they wouldn’t be back out till MONDAY, after we leave. I would bet no one came back out on Monday either. The Islander refunded us $88 to compensate the use of laundry room and the difference between room levels. Not sure that covered everything but I was put out by then and was over it! Very disappointing, and we will likely try another condo next time we visit Destin. I might also add there was constant construction going on from a new new being done. We can tolerate updates, but not uncalled for nonsense. The good side, the weather was gorgeous, the o
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Annual September Islander Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Unit 308 was updated & very nice with the exception of the stove. It was old with very uneven burners. Also the dryer took 3-4 cycles to dry a medium size load. The vent fan in the guest bathroom also needs attention. We love the Islander but it is becoming very pricey for off-season stays.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2023
Thank you for submitting your feedback ! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and all the amenities we have to offer. We will make sure to reach out to the Owner's and give some recommendations for our future guest bookings. We will give these work orders over to maintenance for them to fix. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Good, not great

The islander resort was clean and beautiful. However, the room we stayed in smelled of a mixture of mold and urine. There was poor air flow in the restrooms, a weak fan in the bathroom, the carpets smelled, and there was an unusual amount of moisture in the room. For examples, the barstools in the kitchen always felt moist, despite us never using them or sitting on them. The master bedroom was OK but the secondary bedroom was unusable due to the smell. We kept the door to that room closed the entire time. I think this place needs to be checked for mold. If the moisture issue is solved, then this is an excellent place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

On The Beach

The unit we stayed in was 308. It was very nice and clean. We really liked the trolleys and shopping carts available for hauling in and out our belongings. If we were to find a negative it was that the door stopper would not stay in place and we were given a key to the “NONEXISTENT “ room safe. I even went down and asked the person at the front desk who told me it was in the floor of the bathroom. We looked for about 30 minutes for this safe to no avail.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
We are glad to hear that the room was up to your expectations. Sorry to hear about the door stopper and the safe. We will get that door stopper replaced ASAP. We will also remove the safe key if that owner has eliminated the in room safe. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. We do hope that you will come back and see us in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Family Vaca 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Overall a good place to stay. Clean unit clean facility. Unit upgrades were great, bathrooms very very nice. Great to have washer dryer. Both pool temps were pretty HOT unfortunately so not that refreshing after the beach. Unit did smell like moisture of sorts while AC was running. Front 2nd bedroom really smelled of moisture especially when door was shut for any period of time. Check in was a little frustrating. Was told early check in would be available mostly likely. Our unit was NOT rented prior to our stay which we could clearly see in the windows. We arrived at 9am from our flight to check in at front desk. Attendant said normally early check ins happen between 10am-12pm. Checked back in with desk several times throughout the day and did NOT get into room until 330pm. I understand "check in" is 4pm but NO ONE was using the unit and it was already clean. Was told it still needed to be "inspected" and there was only 1 inspector on site for entire facility.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2025
Thank you for your detailed review and for staying with us! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the upgrades in the unit, especially the bathrooms and the convenience of the washer and dryer. Cleanliness is a top priority for us, and it’s great to know that came through. We do apologize for the frustration you experienced with check-in. While we always try to accommodate early arrivals when possible, early check-in can’t be guaranteed and depends on housekeeping and final inspections. We understand it was disappointing, especially seeing that the unit wasn’t occupied the night before. We’ll take a closer look at how we communicate these policies and work with our team to ensure a smoother process moving forward. Thank you also for noting the A/C and moisture smell in the second bedroom — that’s something we will absolutely investigate further. We want every guest to be comfortable throughout their stay. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for an even better experience next time!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

beach 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: Nice condo, clean, appliances are upgraded. The view from the balcony includes the pool and complex grounds and you can see the Gulf of Mexico water. We could not see any of the beach. Overall, I would recommend this unit and this complex.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Islander Get Away

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. 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 above reproach. Everything was even better than expected. It was clean, convenient and met our needs and then some. The front desk staff does not represent the Hotel in a favorable manner. We were greeted by a very curt person that spoke to us as though we were going to boarding school.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vaca with friends

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 Islander is always accommodating and have very nice staff. We have been coming here for over 7 years and always come back to “home”. It’s easy access to the beach , and of course Alan is there to help with any beach needs( who is always hospitable and nice) . It is centralized to everywhere . Minutes from restaurants and activities . We LOVE The Islander!!
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
Thank you for submitting your feedback ! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and all the amenities we have to offer. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous beach 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 LOVE the Islander!! We’ve been coming for 7 years and every room has been awesome . It’s seconds to the beach and the views are just breathtaking. This room 308 had a washer and dryer and really helped our more than we thought . The staff are always nice and accommodating to our needs. The location is right in the middle and close to which ever end you want to be on .
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
Thank you for your feedback ! We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Florida vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. 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: When we got to the condo it looked ok, but when I started cleaning and disinfecting the condo I was shocked. The floors were not washed. I went and bought a mop and mopped the entire condo. Dust was everywhere. So after a good deep clean the condo was ready to stay in. Other than that we had a nice family time. The staff were very nice and helpful. Donna at the front desk was very friendly and if we had a problem she wrote down the order for the issue to get fixed. The kids activities were fun and the pools were always clean.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
Thank you for your feedback ! We apologize that you were less then pleased with the cleanliness of the unit, usually we pride ourselves in making sure that the units are ready and comfortable for our guest upon arrival. We appreciate your recommendations and we will work on this for our future guests. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome stay!

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: Room was very clean, location was nice, awesome view, and staff was friendly. Only complaint would be the bedding is on the firmer side, but besides that we’re happy with our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
Thank you for your feedback ! We appreciate your recommendations and we will work on this for our future guests. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

This was the perfect little place! Super convenient and clean. Great private beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Place was clean and as described. Easy to get to beach. Would stay again

Everything was easy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Decent 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 satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our condo was very nice and matched the photos. We stayed in 308, which was labeled as a Platinum unit. It had a very nice view of the beach and pool. It was mostly clean, but could use some spot checks and extra cleaning along the molding and ceilings. There was food under the couch from the last guests. The water heater closet was stuffed with junk that looked like it had been left behind by guests over the years.The entire building itself could use an upgrade. The rear of the parking lot was not well lit at night. I think for our condo being labeled "Platinum" I wondered what some of the other units looked like. I was overall happy with our stay, but we thought it was overpriced for what we paid to stay in June. Plus paying a "housekeeping fee" when there is no daily housekeeping and you have to basically clean the place yourself upon leaving. I did really like that it was just a two minute walk to the beach. Next visit, though, we would try another place. We would maybe recommend this to a friend depending on their budget and wants.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
Thank you for the feedback, we're sorry your stay was less than perfect. We will take your feedback into consideration for the future. We hope you visit us again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great 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: It was great. The only thing that could be better is to have a wheelchair accessible unit with roll in shower. We always love the Isander.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great 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: It was great. The only thing that could be better is to have a wheelchair accessible unit with roll in shower. We always love the Isander.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
Thank you for the feedback, we're sorry your stay was less than perfect. We do have a few shower chairs you can utilize if you stay with us again. We will take your feedback into consideration for the future. We hope you visit us again!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Perfect vacation spot

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: The unit was very comfortable, decorated nicely, and very clean! Easy access to the beach and the pools !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Home Away From Home

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 staff was always fast to respond to inquiries before, during, and after booking. Check in and check out were a breeze. It was nice to know Islander staff were there if we needed them at all, on site, but we didn’t. The condo was super clean, organized & pretty, with lots of updates. View of the pool and beach were great! It was never noisy from other floors or outside goings-on.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

unit 308

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 had a great stay, beautiful weather and beach for 7 nights.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beachtrip

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 stay
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
James, Thanks so much for your review. The Islander
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The perfect Destin destination.....The Islander!

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 4th time to stay at The Islander. We have always enjoyed our stays, very family friendly, close to everything. including great restaurants. We love A.J’s, Hogs Breath and Mo’s BBQ. Outlet Mall is just down 98.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
Hi Vito, Thank you for giving us a perfect rating. We hope to see you again soon. Regards, The Islander
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very accommodating as usual

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: Our unit was one of nicest we have had in probably the 6-7 years we have been doing a early fall trip. Updated granite in kitchen, ceramic tile & laminate flooring throughout, remodeled master bath, all helped to give a clean look & feel. The general property was manicured as usual & staff friendly & helpful.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2023
Hello Robert, 308 is a nice unit. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you at the beach in 2019! Kind Regards, The Islander
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