Destin West/Heron 408/Gorgeous Views of Bay and Lazy River

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Nighttime view of the lazy river. The colors change which is very cool to see

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Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Dryer
Gym
Washer
Hot tub

Explore the area

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
‪7 min walk‬
Okaloosa Island Pier
‪9 min walk‬
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
‪11 min walk‬
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo unit in the Destin West Beach and Bay resort with breathtaking views of the bay and overlooking the lazy river, pool and hot tubs. Destin West is a premier resort with buildings on the gulf and bay sides. All guests have access to the beach, large pool, hot tub and well equipped fitness center on the beach side (by way of an elevated walkway) and the lazy river, pool, hot tubs, outdoor grilling area and dock for fishing.

Property manager

Shawn Tidwell/Linda Tidwell

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 5680182463744

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located in Fort Walton Beach, this condo is 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 Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. 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, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Okaloosa Island Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Okaloosa Island Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Boardwalk - Okaloosa Island - ‬8 min walk
‪Rockin Tacos - ‬8 min walk
‪Angler's Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬16 min walk
‪Al's Beach Club - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Destin West/Heron 408/Gorgeous Views of Bay and Lazy River have a pool?

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

Is Destin West/Heron 408/Gorgeous Views of Bay and Lazy River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Destin West/Heron 408/Gorgeous Views of Bay and Lazy River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Destin West/Heron 408/Gorgeous Views of Bay and Lazy River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Destin West/Heron 408/Gorgeous Views of Bay and Lazy River located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fort Walton Beach condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Wayside Park and Fort Walton Beaches. John Beasley Park and Santa Rosa Sound are also within 10 minutes.

9.8

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Jacquelyn H.

5 Sept, 2023

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

Perfect place for a family!

We enjoyed our stay! Spacious, and comfy place! Perfect for us!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn P.

16 Oct, 2024

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

Awesome!

Everything was wonderful and we will definitely try to come back to the same unit another trip!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

2 Jul, 2024

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

Wonderful! Looking forward to booking again next summer!

We come to Destin West every summer and we are so happy we found this condo! The kitchen was great and all of the bedrooms were very spacious! Patio had an enormous table (seating for 8!!) and there were an ABUNDANCE of beach chair and toys. Owners were very responsive and kind. Can’t wait to come back!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle R.

12 Apr, 2023

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

Excellence

Everything was great and better than advertised! Beach supplies from carts/umbrellas/chairs and boogie boards were a great surprise

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

15 Jul, 2022

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

Had a blast

Excellent location very well set up.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony R.

8 Jun, 2022

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

Great property crappy week

Our property was great but unfortunately the weather did no cooperate and it rained all week. Beautiful condo, excellent resort, Shawn the owner was great, weather that week...uhh!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

8 Apr, 2022

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

Great place to stay! We all loved it!

Great place to stay. Kids had a great time in Lazy River and the beach was right across the walkway over the street. It was the little things that made the difference. Had trash bags, toilet paper, and dish detergent so we didn’t have to go buy full size of all this stuff and pack it home. That was awesome! Thanks again! Definitely recommend

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

31 Oct, 2021

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

Relaxing and Recharging

This was our 6th time staying at Destin West Beach & Bay. This was by far the nicest property we’ve rented. Everything was clean and updated. It was a cozy and perfect long weekend getaway with our family. The weather was a little chilly but, our youngest (9) still enjoyed the heated pool and hot tub. Our son (20) got in some fishing time and caught 3 trout off the marina dock with the fishing equipment stocked in the closet! We look forward to staying again in this beautiful property as Destin West is always on our shortlist for vacations and last minute getaways!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

20 Oct, 2021

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

Spacious and Comfy

The condo was clean and spacious! It was well kept and we loved the view of the Bay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S., Knoxville

18 Aug, 2021

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

Great place for families

We loved our stay in this condo! Fort Walton Beach wasn't very crowded during out stay, and the pools at the condo are wonderful! Our girls loved going down to the pools every chance they got! We loved sitting out on the balcony! We hope we get to stay here again in the future!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lloryn L.

31 Jul, 2021

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

Ahhhh-mazinf

Hands down the best rental I’ve ever stayed in. We are already planning to book for next week.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Heather H.

21 Jul, 2021

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

Softball/Beach Vacation

The USSSA softball tournament brought us to Fort Walton and Destin West Resort. The lazy river was so relaxing and a lot of fun with the kids. The resort is located in a great location. It is close enough to several fun restaurants that you can walk and just down the street to the grocery store. This was very convenient especially because the traffic was awful the week we started. Overall great trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

cheryl s.

6 Jun, 2021

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

Family time

It was perfect. We were here with a lot of family for a wedding.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

29 May, 2021

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

Great condo for a great trip.

We booked and end of year trip for our teens. This condo and resort was the perfect spot! The condo was so clean. It’s so hard not to find sand everywhere in beach condos but none here but on all the beach supplies left for guest to enjoy. All the extras were a pleasant surprise. Even though we didn’t get to use this trip it was great to even see fishing pools and a tackle box, carts to go to beach and all types of beach toys. The beds were so comfy and the condo was surprisingly quiet. The lazy river and small pool were perfect. Nothing was crowded and we even had the pool to ourselves multiple times. The couch wasn’t my favorite, but the kids loved it and found it a good spot to fall asleep when watching scary moves late at night. We will be looking to book again with Salty Vibes!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

28 Mar, 2021

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

Great family trip!

Had the best time with family. The condo had EVERYTHING we needed and more. With toddlers we appreciated the beach toys, beach chairs, tons of towels, new boars games. There was a pack n play, rounded coffee table (great for our new walker), plates and utensils for the kids along with wine opener and glassware for the adults. The condo was immaculate and ample space for the two couples and children. We definitely will be coming down again and rebooking here ! Shawn answered all of our questions instantly and communicated everything so our trip was perfect!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Shawn Tidwell/Linda Tidwell

It has been a lifelong dream of mine to own a place at the beach. In 2020 and 2021 my wife Linda and I were able to purchase two dream homes. We plan to enjoy these amazing properties as much as possible. When we are not using them, we want you and your family to be able to enjoy this wonderful area. We don't want to be just the normal short term rental company, we want to provide a first class experience for our guests in every way!

Why they chose this property

The view, spaciousness and amenities. While most people focus on the gulfside, which has such great access to the beach, we love the bay side just as much. With the lazy river I personally could float around in all day, the hot tubs and pools. What really drew us to this particular unit, was the view. You can lay in the master bedroom and look out over the bay, dock and pools. We also loved the size of the unit, with 3 bedrooms and a full size laundry room.