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Heron L08--Updated Lanai Level 3 Bedroom Bayside Condo--Private Hot Tub

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Place, Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Okaloosa Island Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

Heron L08--Updated Lanai Level 3 Bedroom Bayside Condo--Private Hot Tub

This luxurious condo is a Lanai Unit offering front access to parking and rear access to pool and Lazy River. It has flat screen HD TV's with Bluray players. Many extra appliances such as microwave, toaster oven, crock pot, and coffee maker (regular and Keurig). Multi-level rear patio with private hot tub and grill just feet away from the Lazy River. Not only one of the nicest units, but one of the most conveniently located units on the property. Once you have stayed in this Condo, you will never look anywhere else.

Master Bedroom: King bed with new and comfy mattresses. Huge en suite bathroom with jacuzzi tub and large walk in shower.
Guest Bedroom: Queen bed
2nd Guest Bedroom: Bunk Bed with full on bottom, twin on top and twin trundle.
Brand new (2022) Sleeper sofa in living room with upgraded gel foam mattress.
Pack n Play for families with littles is provided.

Within walking distance of:

John Beasley Park

Okaloosa Island Boardwalk/Fishing Pier with a variety of shops and restaurants

Gulfarium Live Marine Adventure Park

Crab Island Excursions, Boat and Jet Ski rentals

20 minutes from VPS and 12 from DTS Airports


***This condo has a private hot tub that is optional for our guests. The fee to use the hot tub is $60 plus tax and will be added to the quote given by VRBO unless we are contacted to state not wanted.

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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

Important information

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Property # 2487074vb
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 deadlock

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located on the waterfront, this condo is in Okaloosa Island, a neighbourhood in Fort Walton Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Emerald Coast Science Center and Goofy Golf 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 ecotours.
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What's nearby

  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wild Willy's Adventure Zone - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sura Korean Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪FUBAR Pizza Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Floyd's Shrimp House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Upper Deck Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heron L08--Updated Lanai Level 3 Bedroom Bayside Condo--Private Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Heron L08--Updated Lanai Level 3 Bedroom Bayside Condo--Private Hot Tub?

As of 14 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heron L08--Updated Lanai Level 3 Bedroom Bayside Condo--Private Hot Tub on 8 Aug, 2026 start from S$431, 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.

How much is parking at Heron L08--Updated Lanai Level 3 Bedroom Bayside Condo--Private Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heron L08--Updated Lanai Level 3 Bedroom Bayside Condo--Private Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heron L08--Updated Lanai Level 3 Bedroom Bayside Condo--Private Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heron L08--Updated Lanai Level 3 Bedroom Bayside Condo--Private Hot Tub located?

Located in Okaloosa Island, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Choctawhatchee Bay and Fort Walton Beaches. Santa Rosa Sound and John Beasley Park are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cesar R.

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

Awesome Destin place at Fort Walton Price!!!!

Great place and large condo resort was top class.!we will be back!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2025
Thank you for your review. We’re glad you enjoyed the condo and resort amenities. We look forward to having you back for another stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Wonderful!

Loved our stay there. The private hot tub and our own grill was the best!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan, 2022
Laura, we are so glad you enjoyed the private hot tub and the grill at our condo and we hope to see you back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Best vacation ever

Beautiful place and close to everything. Had a blast. Will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are thrilled you had a blast and enjoyed the location. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Bay life

We enjoyed the lazy river and fishing in the bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2025
We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the lazy river and bay fishing. Thank you for your review, and we would welcome you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA C.

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

Destin West

Great memories
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2023
We love hearing about families making memories. So glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

Beach trip

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: We had a great visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Brittany, thank you for the review! So glad you had a nice time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy V.

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

Spring Break

Brought several college girls for a fun beach trip. Condo was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2024
Hi Amy, thank you for taking the time to review your stay at our Heron location. We are glad to hear that you found the condo perfect and had a good trip! Thank you for your positive feedback and we hope to see you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meagan P.

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

We will be back!

Seventh year coming to destin west and booking with Julie. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov, 2021
Thank you for taking time to leave a review. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to have you as our guest again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

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

Exactly as pictured.

Excellent condo. Enjoyed the ground floor convenience to lazy river and pool. Everything was as pictured.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2024
Hello Jeffrey, thank you for taking time to give feedback on your stay at the Heron. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the ground level unit. We appreciate your review and hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

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

Most spacious condo we’ve stayed at in a very long time!

Highly recommend this condo! So much space and room to move! With 9 people staying in the condo, we had plenty of sleeping area and places to sit. The balcony had so much space and the hot tub made it so nice with all the rain for the kids! We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2025
Thank you for your kind words. We’re glad the space, balcony, and hot tub made your stay enjoyable even with the rainy days. We would love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

View

The lanai level room at this resort is the best. You look out into a tropical Oasis both day and night. Being steps from the best amenities is a huge perk and having a private hot tub was the icing on the cake.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2025
We are thrilled you enjoyed the lanai view, proximity to amenities, and private hot tub. It’s great to hear it added to your experience. We hope to host you again soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Summer 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: Everything was wonderful except the partitioned beach area at ocean side.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2020
Thanks for the review Kevin! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dee O.

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

Great vaca with family

The condo was great and had all the items needed to stay for a week. If I had to say anything negative.....sheets are rough and only 2-1/2 rolls of tp for a family of 6. Otherwise we liked it alot!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov, 2021
Dee, thank you so much for your review. I'm actually surprised by the sheets comment, but everyone has their own preference I'm sure. We do provide a roll of toilet paper in each bathroom as well as a roll of paper towels and some hygeine items to get you started for each stay and we let you know this information in your entry info. This is pretty typical for most management companies and we do have a list of what's provided on our website to help you plan in the future. We do hope to see you back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly T.

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

Lazy river fun

We enjoyed our stay at the lazy river! The beach had a lot of seaweed at the time and the bay side was an awesome option for us! We’ve been staying at the Destin West for many years with our kids and it’s still their favorite place! We love watching sunrises and sunsets over the bay! We had a couple things happen with questions and the management was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2022
Beverly, thank you so much for your great review. Seaweed has been rough this year, but so glad you guys took advantage of the many other options at Destin West. We are so glad that you chose us to be a part of your stay and look forward to having you back again soon. Take care.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Great place and resort

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: Heron L-03 provided everything we needed for an enjoyable winter vacation. The unit for tastefully decorated and well equipped. We loved the outside area and hot tub. Another bonus was close proximity to restaurants and attractions.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you in the future for your next vacation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina C.

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

Very enjoyable! Has everything you could need

We enjoyed our week in this condo. We had everything we needed to cook several meals, grilled steaks one night. We had everything we needed for the beach, a wagon full of stuff. We had my 6 month old grandson and there was a very clean pack n play for him. There were 9 of us total and we had plenty of room! Beautiful view of the lazy River. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. Can’t beat the location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2022
Sabrina, thank you so much for your great review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and made lots of memories. We hope to see you again soon. Take care.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

“Destin”ation Vacation

My family and my parents very much enjoyed our time at this condo. We came into town to visit my sister and her family bc they just had a baby. It was a perfect spot for us to gather while the kids and adults could enjoy the pools! I have teenagers and elementary aged kids and they all enjoyed the pools and beach. I loved that we could easily walk out to the pool right from the back door. We never felt crowded in the place and we had a total of 8 people sleeping here. I would recommend this listing and would come back for another trip. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2025
We’re delighted your family and parents enjoyed the pools and beach, and that the condo worked well for your group. It’s wonderful to hear everyone had plenty of space. We would be happy to host you again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Destin at Christmas

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: Destin West was beautiful!! Our condo was absolutely gorgeous and perfect for our grown family of 4. It was amazing having our own grill and hot tub on our deck!! The unit was spotless and the management staff was awesome to work with!! The complex was close to Destin without all the busyness of Destin. We are already planning our return trip!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2020
Wow what a great review Heather thank you so much! We absolutely love this location too, so glad you found it to your liking! Can't wait to have you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Great experience!

We enjoyed our stay during “Fall Break”! The property was perfect for our family of 3 plus my mom! The space was perfect! I loved the balcony view of the Lazy river and it was great that there was a wagon and chairs for the beach. If you want to rent umbrella and chairs at the beach you better get there early for a front row. The only things that needed attention was the refrigerator door hits the cabinet when opening and there wasn’t a pizza cutter, but neither was a deal breaker. We would definitely choose this property again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2025
We are so happy your family had a perfect stay and enjoyed the balcony view, beach gear, and overall space. Thank you for your helpful notes about the refrigerator door and pizza cutter. We would love to host you again anytime.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Barb W.

Beach Vacation 2017

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 had a great time. Loved the condo and it's location. Access to beach items in the garages was amazing. Did have issue with batteries on keypad on door, but received immediate response and fix each time. Condo well equipped and maintained. Love the Lanai level for access to lazy river/pool. Highly recommend Destin West Beach and Bay!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Thank you, Barb, for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

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

Sister's getaway oasis

My sister and I choose this property based on our own check list. This is nestled between Destin and Pensacola which offer so much between all the locations. The property was well maintained and while we were there were performing fire alarm checks which was nice to see that they care about safety. The pools were amazing though we used the main pool and there are 2 other pools. The lazy river was nice, cold but a nice feature. The property had everything we needed to cook meals, pack for a day at the beach or relax at the condo. The condo had its private hot tub which was so nice to have and conveniently. The only complaint was one of the community hottubs wasn't working with the jets werent working. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and just what we needed to get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2022
Elizabeth, thank you so much for your great review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to having you back soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great Place for Family Vacation

Experienced a little trouble with door code upon arrival that delayed our entry to unit by about 30 minutes. Code provided wasn’t working properly and was unable to reach owners. This was partly due to poor cell service on our end. Would recommend owners implement a system to confirm checkin for future guests. However unit very clean and exactly as described. Also a great location to the lazy river and the private hot tub was a nice addition they we utilized each day. Would highly recommend this unit!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2025
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the cleanliness, location, and private hot tub. We appreciate your suggestion about confirming check-in codes and will work to improve this for future guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina F.

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

Best Beach Getaway!

This was probably our best vacation ever! We have been guests at Destin West for about 8 years now. This was definitely our favorite condo. Booking was simple. Check in process was a breeze! Condo was ready early and very clean. Loved that our wrist bands were waiting in the room for us. Location was wonderful! My kids loved just running to the lazy river every afternoon from the patio while we grilled or just sat and watched them. Condo had everything we needed for the week as far as kitchen items. Love the decor! Beds were comfy. My guys loved the TV in the living room with the sound bar. Perfect for watching movies at night. It was the perfect week in a wonderful condo! Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2022
Gina, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. I'm so glad that we are able to play a small part in your family vacation year after year. We can't wait to have you back. Take care.
Verified

8/10 Good

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great location with some issues

We arrived to the area around 3pm, and to our surprise, we received a text message saying that our unit was clean and available for an early check-in. We entered the early check-in code given to us via text and the unit was filthy, had several cleaners still inside, and was not close to being ready. We came back an hour and a half later and the condo was clean, but empty beer and coke cans were still left outside all around the patio/grill area and wet towels were left in the washer. The condo location is great. It’s easy access to the beach with a pedestrian bridge and elevators. We loved the bay side with the lazy river, waterfall pool, and private dock to fish from in the evenings. Pros: -Great location in Fort Walton -Condo has the perfect location within the property -Great for families with kids -Large master bedroom and bathroom Cons: -Dirty hot tub didn’t work -Main sliding glass door not working properly -Phone communication with property manager is lacking, hot tub and sliding glass door were never fixed during our stay -Communication through VRBO to property manager is nonexistent. -Beach is completely monopolized & crowded by La Dolce Vita chair/umbrella rental company. They make it impossible to bring your own beach chairs/canopy and find a spot to use them. Basically you are not allowed to use your own stuff on the Destin West property. You’ll have to walk down the beach to a different area. Overall we enjoyed our vacation but were very disappointed about the hot tub and wasting vacation time to call every day with no results. The main reason we booked this property was for the private hot tub access on our deck. We spent a lot of time at the bayside pools which were clean and well kept, but the monopolized beach was disappointment.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2022
David, thank you for your review and your feedback. I do apologize for the miscommunication from our housekeeping staff about the early entry info. Normally, our check in is at 4 pm, but they have an option to let guests know if it is ready early by sending a text. It sounds like they mixed this one up with another condo and sent you info a little too early. I do apologize for this. We do provide several ways to contact us by phone, text or email. You are given an emergency contact number in your carefree instructions and would have been happy to work out any issues with you if I had heard from you. The hot tub is drained and cleaned in between each guest. However, this is the beach and we all know how difficult it is to remove sand sometimes. It's everywhere. The sliding glass door was probably off track, which is a simple fix. We have since then replaced the rollers to ensure our guests do not have any trouble in the future. Guests are able to bring their own chairs and set up on the beach. If you get there early, you have the best chance at getting a good spot. We do hope that despite these inconveniences, you had a good vacation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tisha S.

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

Great place for family with kids!

Great place for family with kids!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2022
Tisha, thank you so much for your review. We are so glad that your family had a great stay with us and we look forward to having you back soon. Take care.

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