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Direct Beach Access: 3BR, wrap around balcony directly on the Sand. Oceanfront.

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Outdoor dining
Brand new bath/shower. Everything new.
Beach
Brand new shower
Living area

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Fort Walton Beaches
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ft. Walton Beach, FL
  • Place, Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Direct Beach Access: 3BR, wrap around balcony directly on the Sand. Oceanfront.

Destin West Unit 202: The Ultimate Gulf-Front Escape
3 BR | 2 BA | Sleeps 7 | Second Floor End Unit

This isn't just a rental; it’s a meticulously maintained personal getaway. Located directly on the Gulf, Unit 202 combines the charm of upscale cottage living with the luxury of a world-class resort.

Standout Features
The "Sunset" Balcony: As a rare end unit, you enjoy an oversized wraparound balcony facing West. It’s the perfect perch for watching the emerald waves or keeping an eye on the pool deck.

Prime Location: Located on the 2nd floor for easy stair access, yet the elevator stops right at your door for effortless luggage and grocery hauls.

Fresh & Clean: Recently upgraded with new luxury vinyl tile (LVT) in all bedrooms and ceramic tile throughout—no carpet here!

A Bed for Everyone: * Master: King Bed (with balcony access)

Guest: Queen Bed

Bunkroom: Twin-over-Full (Perfect for kids or teens!)

World-Class Resort Amenities
When you stay here, you get the best of both worlds—the beach and the bay:

Gulf Side: A massive 5,000 sq. ft. zero-entry pool and multiple spas.

Bay Side: Use the pedestrian walkover to access the famous 700-foot Lazy River and waterfall pool.

Fitness: Stay active at the state-of-the-art fitness center overlooking the water.

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash towels as you leave and add a capfull of sodium percarbonate (Oxiclean) and we will dry
Text us when you leave 850-259-4379
Gather all pool bands and return to spot next to refrigerator
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Travel Insurance not included. You will need to purchace from a third party if you want.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 147639
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located in Okaloosa Island, a neighbourhood in Fort Walton Beach, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Emerald Coast Science Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Ft. Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wild Willy's Adventure Zone - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sura Korean Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪FUBAR Pizza Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Floyd's Shrimp House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Aj's Oyster Shanty - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Direct Beach Access: 3BR, wrap around balcony directly on the Sand. Oceanfront. have a pool?

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

Is Direct Beach Access: 3BR, wrap around balcony directly on the Sand. Oceanfront. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Direct Beach Access: 3BR, wrap around balcony directly on the Sand. Oceanfront.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Direct Beach Access: 3BR, wrap around balcony directly on the Sand. Oceanfront.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Direct Beach Access: 3BR, wrap around balcony directly on the Sand. Oceanfront.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Direct Beach Access: 3BR, wrap around balcony directly on the Sand. Oceanfront. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Okaloosa Island condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Wayside Park and Okaloosa Island Beach. Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island and Fort Walton Beaches 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. 46 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay, perfect location right on the beach and one of the best VRBO’s I’ve ever stayed at!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr, 2026
Thanks for the great review and happy it was a great stay for you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was great and the view was beautiful. Perfect view of the fireworks over the boardwalk. Easily walked to restaurants at The Boardwalk too. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This condo was perfect! Very clean and the best views from the balcony! The best trip!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2026
Thanks it was great to have you ! Keeping condo clean and comfortable is our goal. I agree with you on the view, we love it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot on the gulf. The amenities were wonderful! We especially enjoyed the ocean view from the condo. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2026
Happy you enjoyed your stay , the views are my favorite part as well
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location!! Beautiful view on the Beach with close access. Excellent communication about our stay before and during the week. I would 100% recommend!
Perfect Balcony View!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

Great stay

Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristin r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This unit was everything I was hoping for! I spent a lot of time looking for the perfect place for Spring Break and I was so happy with this place!!! We all loved it, it was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I along with our three kids had an amazing weekend at this property. The unit easily accommodated our large family. The unit comes with a beautiful view of the ocean with easy access to the beach and pool. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The unit was amazing and the view was stunning. The condo is gorgeous and well equipped. Communication with host was excellent also. Several pool options and a lazy river was great too!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct, 2025
Thanks , it was a pleasure to have you and hope to see you back soon
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

Had a wonderful time waking up and going to sleep to the sound of the ocean waves.

Property was well kept and maintained. Would definitely book this property again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much!! We loved having you and hope you comer back!! Thanks, Steve
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Excellent

Stay was excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Great Condo!

As we are packing up to leave and incredibly sad to do so, we are remembering what a great week we've had! The condo is in a perfect location, right on the beach and pool and close to the parking garage--where we always got a perfect spot! The decor is great and the condo is much larger than what it appears in the pictures. When we come back to Destin, we will definitely be staying here. Thanks for a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thanks for the kind words and glad you had a great vacation - look forward to having you back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda O.

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

Family Vacation

This is our second time staying at Destin West, first time on the beach side, and it didnt disappoint! Perfect location to the beach. We loved catching both the Sunrise and Sunset from the balcony. The walk to the beach was so close that it made lugging all your beach toys/towels/chairs extremely easy. The condo was clean, had everything we needed to eat in or close enough to great restaurants and attractions. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov, 2024
Thanks Amanda!!!! We'd love to have you back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED!!

This unit was wonderful. We vacationed with our 2 small children and our mother and never felt as if we were on top of each other. The views were breathtaking. The access to the beach, the pool and the water park were second to none. The unit was clean, tastefully decorated and had everything we needed for a wonderful beach vacation. We highly recommend this vacation home!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Perfect location and beautiful condo!

We enjoyed our stay in this condo and plan to go back next year! Our family of 5 was extremely comfortable in the spacious condo. It was extremely well maintained and the proximity to the pool, hot tub, AND beach was unbeatable. We could easily go back and forth between all the ammenities whenever our kids wanted a change of scenery. Couldn’t be happier with our choice of condos! We’ll definitely be back. :)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thank you and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay. We love the unit for the same reasons. We stay here often ourselves as this is not just a unit we rent, but enjoy and have many family memories along the way
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

Awesome Condo!

The Condo was awesome, it is better than the pictures. It is in the premiere spot as it overlooks the beach, and still wraps around to see the pool if needed, without ever knowing the pool is there. The owners are great to deal with and respond very quickly. Will definitely look to see if this condo is available every time we come down to Destin. We had 2 adults and three teenagers and it was perfect fit for all of us. Very Clean!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Thank you - we enjoyed having you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Family vacation

Condo was great size, clean, perfect location!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen D.

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

Volleyball

Such a fun trip and great accommodations!!! Only suggestion...have some sort of paper wristband to use on your day of departure. Having to check out at 10:00am with a 6:00pm departure and no access to the beach from your rental is extremely inconvenient. Not the condo owners fault but a suggestion for the property owner
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy I.

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

Beautiful, clean & great view

Everything was very clean and welcoming. The view from the condo was stunning. The bedrooms were just as shown online and it gave us, a family with three kids, enough space to relax and have some alone time. Loved having the beach and pools so close.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

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

Better than advertised - we’ll be back

Our expectations were blown away and we truly felt at home while staying in Steve’s place. The space has plenty of room and a full kitchen which we used often each day as well as laundry. My kids and I took full advantage of the beach and a one minute walk from the room made it all the more enjoyable. Having the pools to use was also a great feature for us all including the lazy river and zero gravity pool on the backside of the resort and a quick 5 minute walk away. Location to adjacent board walk and pier was also great and the accommodations at the rentals were also very family friendly. Steve was quick to respond to all of my questions and a delight to rent from.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

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

Unit 202 Exceeded Our Expectations!!

From booking all the way through checking out, our experience with this property and the property owners was amazing! Owners were super easy to work with and were very helpful when I realized that I needed to move our reservation back a week. Check in was unbelievably easy and efficient. Any messages to the owners were responded to expediently. The unit itself was very spacious and well furnished. Tv’s in all the rooms. Another highlight of this unit was its proximity to the beach and water. Front door to the water was no more than a 3 minute walk as the condo is right on the beach. Great balcony off of the living room as well as the master bedroom overlooking the beach. Even the parking garage was a definite plus as it was easy to get into and always a parking spot close to where we needed to be. We loved it so much that we came home and immediately booked our next stay there! We absolutely recommend this property! See ya at the beach!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar, 2021
Glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

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

Fantastic!

This is our second year staying here and we love it. The view is unmatched. Also the most comfy bed I have ever stayed in on vacation! Thanks for sharing your wonderful property with us!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar, 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to having you return
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly C.

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

Love love love this condo!

We just returned from another wonderful week at Ft. Walton Beach. Thank you for sharing your beautiful condo with us - it was perfect for our family. We are ready to get back as soon as possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2020
Thank it was good to have you back and look forward to your future stays
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

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

Great condo

Our family had the best time here...much more laid back in Okaloosa Island than Miramar beach. The condo was wonderful and the location of this unit was perfect - just steps from the beach and pool. The owners were so helpful and were very responsive to all of our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Beautiful Views

We spent so much time on the balcony looking at the beautiful view of the beach. The condo was lovely and had everything we needed for a wonderful time. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Steve Higdon / Greg Bartholomai

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So much to offer at Destin West

Why they chose this property

The absolute best location out of 300 units. We are directly on the beach. On the 2nd floor, you won't need the elevator. Only seconds to the beach and Gulf. Make sure you watch our NEW video showing the entire unit and view to the beach.

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