Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
36 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Other Space 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Escape to the beach!
1 bedroom 1 bath ground floor unit located in the Penthouse Building. This ground floor corner unit has easy access. Patio opens up to the courtyard and pool area with a short 75 yard walk to the beach through a manicured courtyard. Bedroom has a queen size adjustable bed and a new queen sofa sleeper in the living room. Lighted ceiling fans are in the bedroom and living room. Kitchen is fully stocked with all dishes, cookware, and appliances, including a Keurig and a traditional coffee maker. Tile throughout unit. Sleeps 4 people. Non-smoking.
Beach Service – If you didn’t pre-reserve beach chairs, just stop by the beach hut or call the Excel team at In addition to chairs and umbrellas, Excel offers kayaks and paddle boards for rent, as well as an assortment of snacks and drinks. Tennis, Basketball, Pickleball, and Shuffleboard – Forget your gear? No worries, you can check out rackets, balls, and more at the front desk at no charge! Grilling Out – In the busy months of spring and summer, many families opt to grill out rather than go out. We have eight charcoal grills available. There are several seafood markets nearby, including Blalock’s which is just a block to the west (p.s., their tuna dip is a must try!). Fitness Center – Did you know we have a fitness center in the Penthouse building? Just stop by the front desk to borrow the key. Family Activities – There’s always something fun on the itinerary at Silver Dunes: • Annual Easter Egg Hunt in the Courtyard – Easter Sunday, 9 am in the courtyard • Scavenger Hunts – Throughout the Spring – for children of all ages! Just stop by the office to pick up your scavenger hunt necessities. Once you’ve collected everything, stop back by the office to pick a surprise from the Silver Dunes treasure chest! • Movies in the Courtyard – Bring a picnic blanket, your beach chairs, and join us on Mondays at dusk throughout June and July. We show a different family-friendly movie each week. • S’mores Nights with Live Music at the Pool –Wednesday nights are awesome at Silver Dunes! Throughout June and July, the firepits will be out, s’mores roasting, and tunes playing!
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About the area
Destin
Located in Destin, this condo is by the sea. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Preston Hood Athletic Complex or Bluewater Bay Tennis Center.
Destin, FL
What's nearby
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
The Track Family Recreation Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Destin Beaches - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Morgan Sports Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Henderson Beach State Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Subway - 8 min walk
McDonald's - 17 min walk
The Back Porch - 15 min walk
Chick-fil-A - 3 min walk
Pelican Beach Resort - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Escape to the beach! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Escape to the beach!?
As of 10 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Escape to the beach! on 2 Aug, 2026 start from S$234, 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 Escape to the beach! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Escape to the beach!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Escape to the beach!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Escape to the beach!?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Escape to the beach! located?
Situated by the sea, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Beaches. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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:
Pure bliss. Coming back October 6th
Barry N. N.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2022
Thank you for your kind words. See you then!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Annie D.
6 Aug, 2024
2nd year here!
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:
stayed in Unit #001, 1 bedroom, was perfect for us, 3 adults. Had plenty of cooking supplies and everything we needed for the stay. We missed the movie night but enjoyed the music on Wednesday night by the pool. that musician was great! we had a blast negatives.
Annie D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kathy T.
6 Aug, 2024
Dream 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:
Beautiful condo. Well maintained
Kathy T.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Burke M.
1 Aug, 2024
UNIT 1
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 more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Patio door needs to be worked on. VERY HARD to open and shut. It needs a lot of lubrication because it’s so heavy and hard to move. Otherwise, a very nice comfortable condominium with everything we needed.
Burke M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from New Orleans, LA
11 Oct, 2023
Great Relaxing place
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:
Perfect size for us. Clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay at the beach!
A guest from New Orleans, LA
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Susan F.
17 Mar, 2023
Nice Vacation Spot
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was somewhat unhappy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Condo was as pictured and quite adequate for our one month stay.
Susan F.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Romanesque W.
26 Jul, 2022
Cute, Quaint and Comfortable buuut
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately 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:
Overall, we were satisfied with our unit and our stay. We were very confused getting to Silver Dunes, and until maintenance came to do some touch-ups, we were confused on how to get in contact with anybody. There was a contact left on the right side nightstand, a tumbler and paper towels behind the left side nightstand, a shelf in the kitchen had been replaced before we arrived and fell once we made our stay. Also, someone kept placing their mop directly in front of our patio. We weren’t sure why, we moved it one time and it ended up back in front of our patio. Not sure what that was all about. Despite all of that, we really enjoyed the stay. The condo was stocked, it was clean (for the most part) it remained cool, wifi worked awesome. The security guard was really nice too!!
Romanesque W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen S.
11 Jun, 2022
Destin 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:
Beautiful grounds, courteous staff, and condo was very clean, well stocked, and maintained.
Kathleen S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Blerim Z.
18 May, 2022
Awesome 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:
Loved it here friendly,clean,safe quite,few steps away from the beautiful white sandy beach,George was amazing friendly Thanks great great stay!Highly Recommend!!!
Blerim Z.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We hope to see yall again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
James A.
18 May, 2022
Thanksgiving 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:
Aaesomw
James A.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2022
Thank you for the great review!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mary Lynn M.
18 May, 2022
June 2018
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:
Family vacation-rented multiple units.
Mary Lynn M.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2022
Thank you for staying with us!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
STEVEN R.
18 May, 2022
The 4th 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:
We stay there year after was clean ahead of time. We loved the updates.
STEVEN R.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2022
Thank you for coming back year after year. So glad you are happy with the updates. Thanks again for the review and hope to see you next year!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
James A.
18 May, 2022
Always a great place
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was 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 always have a great time and love staying at this location more than any other destination.
James A.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
18 May, 2022
Hidden Gem
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
Unit 1 needs to be upgraded. Poor lighting, tv way to small in den. Blender did not work. I have stayed at Silver Dunes for over 15 years and have stayed in numerous condos on site. Love Silver Dunes. Also like the new beach service.Overall a great week as always.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2022
Thank you for your review!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nicole H.
18 May, 2022
Perfect first time
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 originally booked somewhere else. They lied about there establishment. We made a wrong turn and found a very helpful severity specialist. We then spoke to front desk and had a beautiful room to stay in. The next week here was good enough to convince use to plan to relocate. I loved the family oreinated feel of your establishment. Look forward to visiting and have recommended to everyone to stay here. Thank you for good time.
Nicole H.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2022
Thank you so much! We are so glad you ended up here with us!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from parsons, Tennessee
18 May, 2022
June 2019 vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was 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:
We have stayed here several different years always clean and very friendly people
A guest from parsons, Tennessee
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2022
Thank you for the review!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Vernon R.
17 Aug, 2021
First time in destin
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
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:
Great beach out the back door - location was good -little bit dated on furniture but in good shape- clean- nice pool
This is a great ground floor condo with easy access to the beach and the shops/attractions across the street.
Stephen H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov, 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay with us! We hope to see you again!
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Joyce B.
21 Jun, 2021
Beach Fun
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
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:
Overall a great location and access to the beach! Fun activities for kids and adults. Stayed in Unit 1, penthouse. First impressions, not so good! Could really use an update, very worn out looking. Couch and chair showing it’s age, ice maker in fridge not working, bath tub needs to be re-finished, ugly cheap dirty looking area rugs. Sliding glass door took all your might to open. Very outdated and drab. Couple of spots on ceiling is peeling and ready to come down. Really needs a great of spring cleaning! Couldn’t ask for a better location to pool and beach!