Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
35 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Pelican Beach 1501 - Beachfront - Private Beach, Pools, Corner Unit, Free Golf
Pelican Beach Resort rental 1501 located in Destin, Florida by Panhandle Getaways is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom vacation home complete with all of the conveniences of home. Corner Unit with breathtaking beach and gulf view.
Highly coveted CORNER UNIT with 270 degree views overlooking the Gulf of Mexico & Bay.
FEATURES * 2 Bedroom Beachfront Condo * Living Area - Gulf View, TV, Balcony Access * Fully Equipped Kitchen with Breakfast Bar * Dining Area with Gulf View * Bedroom 1 - King Bed, TV, En Suite Bathroom * Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed, TV * Bathroom 2 - Tub/Shower Combo * Living Area - Queen Sleeper Sofa * Washer/Dryer * Complimentary High Speed Wi-Fi * Sleeps 6
ABOUT PELICAN BEACH RESORT Pelican Beach Resort in Destin, Florida has long been a family favorite. Pelican Beach Resort is a direct beachfront resort boasting incredible amenities offering something for everyone including several gulf view pools, tiki hut serving fun tropical drinks beach side, indoor/outdoor pool and more.
RESORT AMENITIES 2 Gulf Front Pools Indoor/Outdoor Heated Pool Tiki Hut Market Cafe Hot Tubs Large Sundecks Outdoor Grilling Area Tennis Courts Fitness Center Steam Room and Sauna
BONUS! Guests receive 1 free daily admission to some of our favorite local attractions through our partnership with Xplorie. All perks are valid for stays up to 27 days and are subject to change and availability. BONUS PERKS INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY:
* 1 FREE Round of Golf Each Day of Your Stay at 1 of 3 Golf Courses! (March - Oct) * Sea Blaster Dolphin Cruise & Snorkel - 1 FREE Ticket Daily * Southern Star Dolphin Cruise - 1 FREE Ticket Daily * Big Kahuna's Water Park - 1 FREE Ticket Daily
INITIAL SUPPLIES - UPON ARRIVAL Panhandle Getaways furnishes a few essential items for guests to utilize until they can get to the grocery store. Initial Supplies include: Dishwasher soap, small washing machine powder, each bathroom has amenities (like hotel but NOT restocked) shampoo, conditioner, soap bar. One roll of toilet paper in each bathroom & one paper towel roll in the kitchen. All bed linens and towels are provided. We encourage guests to bring beach towels for use at the pool and beach.
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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
About the area
Destin
Located in Destin, this condo 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 Henderson Beach State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider The Track Family Recreation Center and Fat Daddy's Arcade. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Destin, FL
What's nearby
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Destin Harbor - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
The Track Family Recreation Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Destin Beaches - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Morgan Sports Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Subway - 17 min walk
McDonald's - 13 min walk
Chick-fil-A - 11 min walk
Pelican Beach Resort - 1 min walk
Starbucks - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Pelican Beach 1501 - Beachfront - Private Beach, Pools, Corner Unit, Free Golf have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Pelican Beach 1501 - Beachfront - Private Beach, Pools, Corner Unit, Free Golf?
As of 9 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pelican Beach 1501 - Beachfront - Private Beach, Pools, Corner Unit, Free Golf on 30 Jul, 2026 start from S$693, 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 Pelican Beach 1501 - Beachfront - Private Beach, Pools, Corner Unit, Free Golf pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Pelican Beach 1501 - Beachfront - Private Beach, Pools, Corner Unit, Free Golf?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pelican Beach 1501 - Beachfront - Private Beach, Pools, Corner Unit, Free Golf?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pelican Beach 1501 - Beachfront - Private Beach, Pools, Corner Unit, Free Golf?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Pelican Beach 1501 - Beachfront - Private Beach, Pools, Corner Unit, Free Golf located?
Nestled on the beach, this Destin condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Choctawhatchee Bay and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Beaches and Destin Harbor Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Unit was perfect! Everything was clean, the view was amazing and the beach access was everything!
Jessica D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2026
Thank you for the great review! We're glad the unit was perfect, everything was clean, and you enjoyed the amazing view and beach access. We hope to welcome you back soon.
My family had such an amazing spring break.. I really enjoyed having my own private lanai and bathroom. I could lay in bed in the morning drinking coffee, listening to the ocean waves and watching the sunrise, it is such a peaceful and beautiful space.
Tasha L.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2025
Thank you for your lovely review, Tasha! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had an amazing spring break and enjoyed the beautiful views and tranquility of your private lanai. We hope to welcome you back for another peaceful getaway soon!
The place was fantastic and the views were amazing. Our family loved the pools and beach access as well! We will definitely be back!
Lynn H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun, 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words, Lynn! We are thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed the pools, beach access, and the fantastic views! We appreciate your support and 5 star rating!
Really enjoyed our stay here. Great communication with the property manager. Wonderful location and views. Kids enjoyed the 3 pools and of course the beach. Was great to have washer and dryer in the unit. Hope to come back!
Jackie B.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2022
Wow, thank you so much for this awesome review! We look forward to hosting you for another 5 star experience soon!
This condo was perfect! It was clean, lots of space, and the views are unbeatable. I loved the corner condo with 2 balconies. I will definitely stay here again in the future.
Sarah R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2021
Thank you so much for the five stars! Hosting you was a pleasure, and we look forward to seeing you again!
The view from the living room was absolutely stunning!! 270° views of the ocean, couldn't be beat! There was construction happening during our stay that impacted our ability to use the bedroom balcony, but otherwise, we were very satisfied!
Amanda S.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov, 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to having you back.
Beautiful condo! Beds are very comfortable and kitchen well stocked. Washer and dryer in unit was so nice! Rent your beach chairs months in advance!!! Quick walk to t
Only complaint is Property management even did poorly at handling noise complaints at 12:25 am on a Wednesday.
Jenn G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2022
Thank you so much for the five stars! Hosting you was a pleasure, and we look forward to seeing you again!
I loved staying at this beautiful condo. You can see the beautiful views from the couch, coffee in the morning on the front balcony was amazing, watching people search for crabs at night was pretty cool too, and bedroom balconies was lovely! Everything was perfect and the front desk helped us order a pizza to our room. The front desk also had a machine to blow up your floaties. The condo was beautifully decorated with a very nice kitchen. It was perfect! Thank you so much for sharing it with us!
Elaine H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2023
Wow, what a great review! We take great pride in our properties and these kinds of reviews help fuel our passion for hospitality. Thanks so much for the five stars!
We have stayed at Pelican before and fell in love with the resort. Our condo unit was beautiful!! Well stocked and the views are everything! Unfortunately the coffee maker was broken. I was told I would hear from someone and never did. The drain and smell in the master bathroom shower was so bad we had to keep the door closed. Just a few issues but overall it was great!!
Nichole U.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct, 2020
Thank you for the terrific 5 star review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and had a great time at the beach! Till next time, Cheers!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Victoria B.
29 Jun, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Beautiful view, a bit outdated
The view was fabulous. The condo needed a little work - there was popcorn ceiling falling into the shower, the closet door was difficult to open, the top rack of the dishwasher was missing, and the condo in general looked old. I contacted the property manager and got a quick response that these issues would be taken care of. The view made it worth it though!
Victoria B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2023
Hi Victoria! Thank you for sharing your experience with us and for choosing Panhandle Getaways for your recent stay. We're thrilled that you enjoyed the fabulous view from the condo.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the aspects that could have been better. Our commitment to providing exceptional stays means taking guest feedback seriously, and we apologize for any inconvenience. We're glad you reached out to us, as guest satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us. Your understanding and patience are valued, and we're glad to hear that our team responded promptly to your concerns.
Once again, thank you for your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again, offering an even more enjoyable stay in the future.
Pelican Beach was a great place to stay for our family. Gorgeous beach, nice pools, fun tiki bar with great beach drinks. Our condo unit had beautiful views and overall was very nice. The condo was not overly clean. It was mostly visibly clean, but it came with sand all over the floor when we checked in and the floors were just overall dirty (when walking barefoot through the condo, my kids feet would get filthy) and there was some mold around sink drains, etc. The dishwasher was missing the top shelf so I hand washed a lot of dishes since the dishwasher filled up so quickly with only the bottom tray available. It was great to have a clothes washer/dryer on site. Overall we had a wonderful stay and didn’t want to leave at the end of the week.
Lindsay G.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2023
Hi Lindsay,
Thanks for sharing your Pelican Beach experience with us. We're glad you enjoyed the gorgeous beach, pools, and tiki bar. We apologize for the cleanliness issues in your condo. Your feedback is important, and we're addressing it with our team. We're pleased you had an overall wonderful stay and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
This room has an amazing view of the ocean! The waters during our stay were absolutely beautiful. Everything inside the home was very clean. The kitchen has all the pans and things we needed. We cooked a lot of the days while down there. I would definitely bring some of your own tp and paper towels though.
This is on the 15th floor. So I would recommend to all the dads out there. Get a quality beach cart. It’s definitely worth it. Get one with balloon tires. You’ll thank me later.
There is chair service availability for this room. But if you go in peak season. Make sure to call way ahead and reserve your chairs!! This is the most important thing!! Because those chairs fill up so quick and if there are available ones, then it’s 4th row.
We bought the front row. It’s worth it! My wife could relax in the chair and my son and I could play in the sand and she was able to see us.
There are life guards on the beaches and that was good to see. On our last 2 days the weather had shifted and it was double red flag. People would still go out into the water. But the life guard would patrol the beach for safety. I like to see that.
What little interaction I had with the host was great. They are on top of it for sure. They will email you and contact you about everything. I didn’t have to ask any questions. (Except about the chairs). So my experience with them was very good.
Overall it’s a very nice place, I have no real complaints with anything. This is a good spot!
Dillon M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2023
Another 5-star review!! Thank you so much. Hosting you was a pleasure and we look forward to seeing you again!
Verified
4/10 Poor
Melinda B.
16 Jun, 2023
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Girls trip
Was told to call the day before for early checkin, so I did that, and was then told to call the day of checking but after 12pm, So I did that as well. No one would respond to my message that was sent to Vrbo, and this is how I’ve previously been in contact with them. I found a phone number for panhandle getaways which was the property mgmt company and called to ask about an early checkin. She was able to give me a code for the door so we checked in a little early, only to find the condo wasn’t clean. So I called panhandle back and wasn’t able to get them on the phone. Went to the front desk of the pelican beach resort, and they said we don’t manage that property, sorry we can’t help you. Was told that’s their biggest complaint with them is not being able to get in contact with them if needed. Finally after an hour of trying to get in touch with them, I was successful. They had no clue why the condo was dirty and sent the cleaning crew 2 hours later. So our checkin wasn’t until after 6pm Bc of the dirty condo. Then you have to rent beach chairs separately. There’s five rows of chairs stacked on top of each other literally. No front row available all summer. If you don’t rent a setup at 40/day, you have to set up behind row 5. When I rented a week before checkin I asked if they could put me close to the isle so my 75 year old mom could get to it easier. Was told on the phone that she would request that no problem. Nope. We were chair 29, 30, and 30. All 3 days we rented!!
Melinda B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2023
Melinda,
Thank you for sharing your recent experience with us. We appreciate your feedback and apologize for any inconveniences you encountered during your girls' trip.
We understand there were some challenges with the early check-in process and communication. We apologize for any confusion or delays you experienced. Your comments are valuable, and we'll work on improving our procedures to ensure a smoother and more efficient process for our guests.
Regarding the cleanliness issue upon arrival, we apologize for the inconvenience this caused. We appreciate your patience in allowing us to address the situation promptly.
We're grateful for your insights, and we hope you might consider staying with us again. Your feedback helps us make necessary improvements to enhance our guests' experience.
Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention.
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Brandi S.
21 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
If you came for the beach, choose a different condo
This resort is getting a one star rating for the mere fact that we were harassed every single day of our stay when we went to enjoy the beach. It was not only my family either, it was any family staying there that brought their beach chairs and toys up to the ocean in front of the resort chairs they want you to rent. On the first day, we played the game and rented a chair. $43 for the day and the only available chairs were the last row. It was the last set of chairs and only available because someone made a cancellation that morning. We were so far away from the ocean. I have three kids, 5, 3, and 1. They wanted to be up in the water and building sand castles. So we went and got our own chairs we had brought to the beach and set them up on the waters edge. No one in the front row complained or said anything. But here came the manager of the chair rental, Evar, he was very unpleasant and not kind telling us we needed to move back that we were not to be in front of the front row of chairs. Well we happened to be sitting in front of a condo owner who told us that we did not have to move. That she has had an attorney and the condo HOA is not abiding by Florida’s law. Apparently they are surpassing their property line quite a bit to get people to rent their chairs. So we did not move, told them to call the sheriff down that we would be happy to speak to them and they let things go that day. Next day we came out, did not pay for their chairs and set up our chairs on the waters edge again. We were once again harassed, Evar yet again told us we would be evicted from our stay, which never happened. Hoa manager came down and was taking pictures of families who were sitting by the water without consent to take photos. We once again stayed by the waters edge. We made the most of our trip and the beaches are beautiful. But if you work hard to bring your family to the beach to enjoy the ocean, build sand castles and make memories, choose a different condo. The condo was spacious, nice and clean. The pool could really use some umbrellas to help with some shaded areas but overall it was nice. The treatment we received on the beach though outweighed all of these positives. We will not stay here again.
Brandi S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun, 2022
Brandi, we're very sorry to hear about your negative experience with the beach vendor. While we aren't affiliated with the beach service company, we will share your feedback with the HOA. We hope your experience with our customer service and with the unit itself was exceptional, and that you'll consider joining us again sometime. Thank you!
We enjoyed our stay in this property but had some maintenance issues:
1. No hot water on the kitchen faucet.
2. Two of the electrical in 2nd bedroom were loose and anything plugged into them flickered on and off.
3. Sink on master bath was slow draining.
I called the property maintenance manager, Renee, the day after we checked in and left a message. She returned my call immediately. She took my info and said someone would come that day or the next to check out the problems.
Two maintenance staff came the next afternoon. They were courteous and checked out the problems:
1. They checked all the outlets in the 2nd bedroom. They fixed the 2 problems and detected no other problems.
2. Fixed the slow drain in master bath and checked other drains to make sure they were draining properly.
3. They checked the kitchen faucet and determined that it didn't have any hot water. They said they would have to report to the maintenance manager, Renee, and she would call the owner to see if she could call a plumber. The next day one of the maintenance staff returned and said he had talked to the owner who told him which way to turn the faucet handle to get hot water---as if we didn't have sense enough to figure it out!! He tried the faucet the way the owner indicated and still no hot water. He reported to Renee. She called me back and said she got permission from the owner to call a plumber who would come that afternoon or the next day. The plumber came the next day and checked the faucet and determined that the problem wasn't the faucet but the hot water heater which he said was going bad. Whatever he did we were able to get hot water after that.
We were impressed with the quick response from Renee and the courteous and efficient maintenance staff when they came to check out our problems. I saw one of the maintenance men when I was in the lobby and he asked me if everything was working ok and that the owner had approved Renee to call the owner. I really appreciated him recognizing me and following up to make sure our hot water problem was being handled.
Norma K.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Thanks so much for your feedback! We are so happy you had a great time and hope you come back soon:)
Fantastic corner condo with amazing views of the ocean!!
We absolutely loved this location! Access to the beach was just a few steps from the pool. Loved feeling like we were on the beach while sitting on the balcony. We look forward to coming back.
Tiffany K.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2022
Tiffany, thank you so much for the amazing 5 star review! We take great pride in our properties and these kinds of reviews help fuel our passion for hospitality. Hosting you was a pleasure and we look forward to welcoming you back sometime soon!
We had a wonderful vacation at Pelican Beach Resort. Our condo was good overall. The views and location were great. The condo itself has been partially updated but could use updated bathrooms and furniture. We initially were let in the condo by a repairman who had come to change a lightbulb in the microwave. However, we went out to dinner and came back around 9:30 to find that the door code we were given did not work…we were locked out. Thankfully, after my husband had to leave a message with the property management company, Ginger at the front desk was so nice and was able to reach someone herself (on a different line) and we were given a new code to get in. The property management company did not call us back to make sure we were able to get in until the next morning! Other then that, we had a great experience.
Jennifer P.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2022
Thank you so much for your review! We have made several updates following your departure and we hope you can visit us again soon!
Overall Great Stay, Cleanliness/Maintenance Needs Attention, Booking Issue
Overall, our family had a wonderful time here! The location was great, condo was nicely renovated, views were spectacular, and the resort was awesome.
A few issues with the condo itself were around cleanliness and maintenance. It was definitely not thoroughly cleaned prior to our arrival: the floors, kitchen counters, and sofa had food crumbs/trash remnants, and the baseboards and air vents were filthy. Both bathroom cabinets had significant water damage, the guest one being way worse. The baseboard was soggy, falling off, and appeared to have mold growth.
One disappointing issue with our booking process as well. We successfully booked and confirmed, paying the deposit via VRBO website. The next day, we were told that in order to retain the condo we wanted, we would have to pay for an additional night (in which we would not be staying). They had already moved us to another condo, which was not as nice as the one previously booked. This was supposedly due to a technical system error that allowed us to book shorter than required, which is completely out of our control. After calling both VRBO and Panhandle Getaways, the only offer of customer service was a 30% discount on the one night.
Brittani G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2021
Thanks for your review! We appreciate your feedback and will use your insight for improvements. We hope you can join us again soon!
About the host
Hosted by Brooke at Panhandle Getaways
Panhandle Getaways offers over 800 vacation rentals along the Panhandle of Florida. Our vacation rentals along 30A, Destin, Ft. Walton Beach and Panama City Beach, Florida provide the perfect vacation spot for your next vacation. Panhandle Getaways features a variety of property types which allows us to offer something for everyone. Panhandle Getaways specialty is helping guests find the perfect vacation rental for them and being that we have been in business more than 25 years, one can be rest assured that Panhandle Getaways is a name you can trust.
Why they chose this property
Pelican Beach Resort in Destin, Florida has long been a family favorite. Pelican Beach Resort is a direct beachfront resort boasting incredible amenities offering something for everyone including several gulf view pools, tiki hut serving fun tropical drinks beach side, indoor/outdoor pool and more. The resort is centrally located in Destin, Fl and near many family friendly activities. Come and see why families come back to Pelican Beach Resort year after year for their beach vacation.
What makes this property unique
Pelican Beach Resort in Destin, Florida has long been a family favorite. Pelican Beach Resort is a direct beachfront resort boasting incredible amenities offering something for everyone including several gulf view pools, tiki hut serving fun tropical drinks beach side, indoor/outdoor pool and more. The resort is centrally located in Destin, Fl and near many family friendly activities. Come and see why families come back to Pelican Beach Resort year after year for their beach vacation.
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