Condo

🌊 Islander #502 – Stunning Views & Easy Beach Living! 🌅

Excellent

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

On beach
Private pool
Hot tub on site
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Laundry room

Explore the area

Destin, FL

Place, Destin Beaches
‪5 min walk‬
Place, Destin Harbor
‪9 min walk‬
Place, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
‪5 min drive‬
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

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

🌊 Islander #502 – Stunning Views & Easy Beach Living! 🌅

Welcome to Islander #502, your laid-back beach escape with beautiful east-facing views and front-row scenery of Destin’s sparkling Gulf waters. Whether you're here to relax or explore, this condo makes vacation easy, fun, and unforgettable!
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🌴 Views That Make You Stay a Little Longer
Step onto your private balcony and take in the stunning coastal views—perfect for morning coffee, salty breezes, and watching boats glide across the water. It’s your own peaceful slice of paradise.
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🏖️ Beach & Pool—Just Steps Away
No elevators needed! With easy stair access, you’re just moments from:
• The sugar-white sands of Destin
• The emerald green Gulf waters
• Two sparkling pools for cooling off
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🛋️ Comfortable & Inviting Living Space
Relax after a beach day in the cozy living room featuring:
• Queen sleeper sofa for extra guests
• TV with cable & DVD for movie nights
• Open layout perfect for gathering and unwinding
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🍳 Updated Kitchen & Dining
Recently refreshed with new cabinets and appliances, the kitchen is fully equipped for:
• Quick breakfasts before the beach
• Family dinners after a day in the sun
• Snacks, drinks, and everything in between
Enjoy meals together at the dining table with seating for six.
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🛏️ Rest Easy (Sleeps 6)
• Master Bedroom: King bed + TV + private bath
• Guest Bedroom: Two twin beds + TV
• Living Room: Queen sleeper sofa
Comfortable spaces designed for relaxation after fun-filled days.
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🏖️ Beach Perks Included
Enjoy complimentary beach service (March–October) with 2 chairs and an umbrella set up daily—just show up and enjoy the view!
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🌟 Why You’ll Love #502
✔ Stunning Gulf & coastal views 🌊
✔ Easy access—no elevator hassle
✔ Close to beach & pools
✔ Comfortable, budget-friendly getaway
✔ Perfect for families or small groups
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🌅 Your Destin Getaway Starts Here
From peaceful mornings on the balcony to sunny beach days and relaxing evenings, Islander #502 delivers everything you need for a fun and memorable coastal escape.
Book now and enjoy the view! 🏖️✨
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About the area

Destin

Located on the beach, this condo is in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin. HarborWalk Village and Baytowne Wharf are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Destin Beaches and Miramar 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, snorkelling and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.

Destin, FL

What's nearby

Destin Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Destin Harbor - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
Miramar Beach - 10 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Cj’s Hangout - ‬6 min drive
‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
‪Donut Hole - ‬5 min drive
‪Red Door Saloon - ‬6 min drive
‪Margaritaville - ‬4 min drive

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek E.

27 Jul, 2023

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

Beach get-away

Great location. Close walk to beach and short ride to Destin harbor.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023

Thank you for submitting your feedback! We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

27 Jun, 2025

Family Favorite

Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2025

We are happy to hear that you had a wonderful time during your stay with us. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

4 Jun, 2025

Great

Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re so glad our team was able to assist you when you needed help. Your well-being is always a top priority, and we're happy to know you felt supported. We hope the rest of your stay was relaxing, and we’d love to welcome you back again soon—under much more comfortable circumstances!

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle N.

14 Aug, 2023

Great place to stay

Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 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 appreciate your recommendations and we will make sure to work on them for our future guests. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

5 Aug, 2023

Summer shutdown

Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2023

Thank you for submitting your feedback ! We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

18 Jun, 2022

Family wedding vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I loved the facility, location and customer service! It was a great experience and we will be back!!

Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2022

Thank you for submitting your feedback ! We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

30 Sept, 2022

Home away from home

Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2022

Thank you for submitting your feedback ! We are so happy to that you are a repeat customer. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda P.

9 Jun, 2025

Loved the property!

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: Great pools with warm water! And the walk to the beach is short! Great service on the beach with chairs and people checking on you! Highly recommend! I will say that the condo itself could use a little upkeep. Refrigerator was a little beat up, and couches felt a little worn. That’s the only reason I’m not giving this a 5. Those issues were no big deal though. Would definitely stay here again!

Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2025

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the warm pools, short walk to the beach, and the excellent beach service — our team takes pride in making guests feel well cared for. We appreciate your honest feedback about the condo furnishings and refrigerator, and we’ll be sure to pass that along to the appropriate team for future improvements. We're happy to hear it didn’t take away from your overall experience, and we’d love to welcome you back again soon!

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jann P.

28 Sept, 2017

great view and wonderful management team and staff

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: We had never been to THE ISLANDER UNTIL THIS PAST WEEK - it was in good condition, very clean and seemed freshly painted. GREAT VIEW and balcony nice. EVEN though there was some work on-going, we had a nice quiet visit there and felt 'right at home'. Pool area is certainly nice as well.

Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar, 2020

Thank you so much! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your recent stay with us here at the Islander. We hope when you travel to Destin, you’ll let us know when you’re coming and we can reserve your favorite condo!

From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Loretta R.

27 Jun, 2018

Islander #502

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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: Location was good. Condo was good but needs Improvement Living room furniture very old Queen sleeper sofa old and uncomfortable Just needs some needed improvements.

Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We hope you enjoyed your stay! Come back and see us again soon.

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

3 Aug, 2022

Vacay 2022

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: Everyone enjoyed themselves. Ages ranged from 11 to 33. 11 year old enjoyed the kids activities. 2 in our party were new comers and were very pleased with the facility, activities and all that Destin has to offer. See y'all next time.

Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2022

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

joni w.

2 Jun, 2023

Last Minute

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: Very Nicely Placed Vacation Rental in Destin, very close to all the fun stuff and shopping, has Very Clean, well-stocked Kitchen, beautiful views from the balcony, and very secure, gated access to the beach with included chairs and umbrella for the beach daily. It could use a little updating reminded me of the Golden Girls set.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun, 2023

Thank you for submitting your feedback ! We will make sure to reach out to the Owner's and give some recommendations for our future guest bookings. 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

Rob M.

21 Jun, 2022

Perfect Place to Stay at the 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: We were looking for a beachfront resort in the United States with blue water. On the recommendation of a friend, we came to The Islander and were not disappointed! We could see the beach right out of our windows and balcony. The beach sand is white, and due to gated access to the beach, it does not feel overcrowded. There are many shopping opportunities, and there’s a pool,hot tub, tennis and pickle ball courts for recreation. Hope to come back again!

Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2022

Thank you for submitting your feedback ! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and all of the amenities that we had to offer. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melyssa S.

11 Mar, 2024

Vacation Gettaway

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: For the cost of the room the furnishings were appropriate. There was a slight odor when entering the room each time. We checked the fridge and cupboards for any leftover food. There was none and the garbage was not the problem. We never did find where it was coming from. All in all it was a pleasant stay and what I was expecting.

Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2024

Thank you for submitting your feedback ! We apologize about the smell in the unit but we will make sure that this issue is addressed. We do understand that the furnishings are a bit older and we will make sure to send some recommendations to the owner. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.

From a partner site

8/10 Good

A guest from Kennesaw, GA

15 Jun, 2023

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: We love coming to the Islander and have done so for several years. We will continue coming. Everything was wonderful except for one problem. Our unit, 502, smelled musty. It was strong when we first walked in, but then we aired it out. It was better after that, but the smell still lingered somewhat. Other than that, the unit was great, and our overall stay was wonderful.

Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2023

Thank you for submitting your feedback ! We appreciate your recommendations and we will make sure to work on them for our future guests. 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.

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Scarlett

31 Jul, 2023

Liked: Communication

The condo smelled like dogs have been peeing in it for the last year. We are all allergic and I had to try and sleep with a blanket over my face. The even carpet looks bad and should be taken out to get rid of the smell. The main shower was stopped up and the towel rack kept falling down. The pool was really hot and not pleasant to swim in due to that. It was clean and a nice area. The walking distance is easy. We were not allowed to use the sun shade for my kids on the beach. It just sat on the ground and was not a canopy, so I’m not sure why not. There wasn’t a sheet to put on the pull out couch. We also couldn’t get any new towels.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Kristi O.

4 Apr, 2024

Unit 502 Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: I rent a condo at the Islander 2 to 3 times a year and this is the first time that I rented unit 502. It seemed that this condo is not kept up to the expectations that most guests would expect. The carpet in the living room coming in from the kitchen was coming up from the floor and it was secured with duct tape which wasn’t holding so well. This was a tripping hazard. Also, the paint on the walls in the master bathroom was chipping off the wall. I realize this is a bronze unit but I would expect it to be kept up better than that. We still had a great time and will continue to come to the Islander, but will not rent unit 502 again.

Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr, 2024

Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that you were less then pleased with the unit that you stayed in. We will make sure to reach out to the Owner's and give some recommendations for our future guest bookings. However, we appreciate you being a repeat guest with us here at The Islander. We hope you will come back and see us soon !

From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Lisa A.

4 Jan, 2018

Look elsewhere

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was nice and great view. However, the con’s outweigh the pro’s on this one. The walls and kitchen floor had chipped paint, with the exception of kitchen of course, everything was carpet that seemed in desperate need of replacing. Didn’t even like to walk barefoot on it. And the most major complaint of all is the king bed in the master bedroom! We couldn’t sleep and had to go to the chiropractor when I returned was that bad. I’m sure the floor would’ve been more comfortable. You could feel every spring in the mattress. That absolutely needs to be replaced, the twin beds in the other bedroom were pretty much the same.

Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2022

Thank you for your feedback. Your opinion is very important to us. We do apologize for any inconvenience your experienced during your recent stay. We strive to have the most comfortable furnishings in all of our units. We will forward your concerns to the owners. We hope you will give The Islander another opportunity to earn your business. We value you as a customer!

From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Jillanne N.

7 Jul, 2025

Unbelievable

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. 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: I cannot believe they would rent this unit in its current condition. The entry carpet has exposed tack strips,stains on the carpet in both bedrooms and livingroom. The smell in the condo was offensive. Mold in the corners of the master bathroom doors. The refrigerator has rust on the door and on the racks inside. I brought all of this to the attention to the front desk- they came and took a picture of the exposed tack strip, gave me an airfreshner to attach to my air conditioner vent and were rather short with me. They called the general manager who was supposed to call me to discuss on Monday (I checked in on Saturday- but she was not taking calls on the weekend- they did not want to disturb the manager on call either since we reached out to the General Manager first). The GM never called - she took off 10% . We offered to move and pay an additional cost but since we signed a contract- the front desk said there is nothing they can do to help except alert the General Manager who will alert the unit owner- super disappointed.I have been coming for over 20 years and completely shocked by the unit and treatment we received. I have pictures- happy to share.

Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered during your stay, and we deeply regret that the condition of the unit and your experience with our team did not meet the high standards we aim to provide. We absolutely understand how disappointing it must have been to encounter these problems, especially after being a loyal guest for over 20 years. Again, we are truly sorry for the inconvenience and frustration this caused. We value your long-time patronage, and we hope to have the opportunity to make things right and restore your trust in us.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

14 Apr, 2026

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

It was a great place. Close to everything we needed. Excellent view of the ocean.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Barbara F.

3 Mar, 2024

Smelly Room

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: We stay at the Islander 2 years ago on the west side. The room was great but the view wasn’t. This year we got an east side room so we were very excited. The view was awesome but the room stunk. It smelled like someone smoked in it a lot and it smelled musty. The living room furniture is very old and the walls need painting. We were very disappointed.

From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Scarlett W.

3 Aug, 2023

Don’t recommend 502

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. 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: Smelled like dog pee, caused allergic reaction, miserable to sleep with blanket over my nose because smell was so bad, carpet looks very nasty and needs to be removed, main shower was stopped up and towel rack kept falling on our feet, unable to get more towels, no sheet for pull out couch, pool was very hot and not pleasant to swim in, aside from carpet room seemed to be clean, outside area was clean, good distance to walk to beach, was not able to use small sun shade for kids on their private beach so that sucked, it was lower than the chairs even.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda M.

7 Jul, 2022

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

Cozy condo close to the beach

My family enjoyed our stay at the islander. It was our 4th summer there and it never disappoints. The kids have a blast going between the beach and the pool and you can watch them from the balcony. The condo has every utensil you need to prepare a family dinner to minimize spending money on dining out. The parking lot always had spots not too far and luggage carts were readily available for your convenience. We are already planning our trip for next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

7 Apr, 2022

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

Destin

Very content wonderful time spent

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Shonya S.

25 Oct, 2021

Great vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I love staying at the Islander! This has been our go to for years! The view from the room is perfect. The room however needs some upgrades. The dishwasher was not the best. The shower had a leak. But over all we did enjoy our stay.

Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2022

Thank you for your feedback ! We appreciate your recommendations and we will work on this for our future guests. 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.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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2 bathrooms

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10/10 Excellent

Derek E.

Beach get-away

Derek E.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Family Favorite

Amanda D.

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Great

Dan S.

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle N.

Great place to stay

Gabrielle N.

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Summer shutdown

Terry S.

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

Family wedding vacation

Alicia M.

10/10 Excellent

Home away from home

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda P.

Loved the property!

Rhonda P.

10/10 Excellent

Jann P.

great view and wonderful management team and staff

Jann P.

4/10 Poor

Loretta R.

Islander #502

Loretta R.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Vacay 2022

Elizabeth B.

10/10 Excellent

joni w.

Last Minute

joni w.

10/10 Excellent