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Beachfront Overlooking Pool by Convention Center

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On the beach
A heated pool
Property grounds
Exterior
Flat-screen TV, stereo

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire condo

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 696 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    6 min walk
  • Wild Willy's Adventure Zone
    7 min walk
  • John Beasley Park
    7 min walk
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    13 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beachfront Overlooking Pool by Convention Center

Destin West #505 is a spacious, fifth-floor, one-bedroom, two-bath, plus bunkroom unit and features a private, furnished patio with obstructed views of the ocean. Sleeping up to six, this unit offers a king-size bed in the master bedroom and twin-size bunk beds in the bunkroom, as well as a queen-size sleeper sofa in the living room. Tastefully decorated, Destin West #505 has newly updated flooring in bedrooms with tile throughout the rest of the condo, a fully-equipped kitchen, an in-unit washer/dryer, two flat screen TVs, and a stereo. Wireless Internet is included, and this unit is available for monthly rentals.
Free Fun Included Every Day!  To enhance your vacation experience, Salt Water Vacations includes Xplorie, which means FREE admissions every day of your stay to some of the most popular attractions Fort Walton Beach has to offer!  You can enjoy a daily value of up to $580 in free fun - Click Here to see the fun Salt Water Vacations has in store for you!
Destin West Beach and Bay Resort provides travelers access to both the bay and beach with all the amenities in between. Featuring, Gulf-front units and Bayside units, the hardest decision is deciding whether you want a view of the Gulf of Mexico or the Choctawhatchee Bay. This resort offers a variety of Gulf-front amenities including a 5,000-square-foot lagoon-style pool, a kiddie pool, and hot tub, as well as a fitness center and barbecue grilling amenities. On the Bay side, you will find even more fantastic amenities consisting of a lazy river, two over-sized hot tubs, and additional barbecue grilling amenities, all featuring gorgeous views of the Bay. Access the pristine Gulf beach via the skywalk. Limited covered parking is available on both sides.
Destin West is the premier resort of Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton and is located only minutes from downtown Destin where you will discover activities, shopping, and restaurants beyond your wildest dreams. Perhaps one of the most appealing selling points of Destin West Beach and Bay Resort is that it is walking distance to the Emerald Coast Convention Center, making it an appealing resort for convention goers. Only eight miles from the Destin-Ft. Walton Beach Regional Airport as well as the Boardwalk, only one quarter mile away, where you will find more shopping and dining options.
Salt Water Vacations maintains top-notch housekeeping and cleaning staff committed to ensuring the maintenance of CDC standards for sanitization compliance including materials, gloves, masks, and all other necessary precautions.   Additionally, Destin West #505, like most of our properties offers self-check-in with key-coded door locks and a code provided to you via email or our Happy Stays app.  Fast and free Wi-Fi is provided complimentary as well.  Come Vacay Your Way and experience the Salt Water Vacations difference

Okaloosa Island – Fort Walton Beach

The delicate white sandy beaches and shimmering Gulf of Mexico waters have enticed vacationers to visit the Okaloosa Island, Florida, area for over 100 years. Offering 3 miles of sugar-white soft sand and clear emerald green waters, Okaloosa Island/ Fort Walton Beach lies along the Florida Panhandle on the Santa Rosa Barrier Island between Navarre Beach, Florida, and Destin Beach, Florida; Okaloosa Island is a family-oriented destination that offers gorgeous beaches and options for everyone. Each day on Okaloosa Island and Fort Walton Beach is filled with relaxation and majestic wonder. Imagine sipping your morning coffee enveloped in the comfort of a soothing sea breeze. Spend your afternoons soaking up the white sandy beaches and the stunning ocean views. Bid adieu to another fabulously tranquil day with a well-deserved cocktail and sunset. Of course, there is much more to do here! Explore the local golfing, water sports, fishing, shopping (Silver Sands Premium Outlets or the popular outdoor shopping destination of the Destin Commons are both great options), amusement parks, nightlife, and award-winning restaurants! There's something for everyone in wondrous Destin, Florida!

Salt Water Vacay Values

For almost 40 years, Salt Water Vacations has set out to exceed your expectations when it comes to planning and experiencing a dream vacation here along the stunning Emerald Coast. Getting to know our guests is an integral part of the process, and we take pride in being professional, kind, and accommodating. Personalized guest care excellence is at the core of our brand values as we strive to exceed your expectations.
Over the years, we have learned so much about how to provide our guests with the best vacation experiences possible. Our local team knows the area well, and we would love to share our recommendations on where to dine, shop, and play.  We are proud to service Florida’s Emerald Coast with a variety of vacation rental homes, condominiums, and cottages in Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island, and Navarre Beach. See for yourself why families choose Salt Water Vacations year after year!
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. A gym, a water park, and a spa tub are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the condo.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include an elevator
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • 6 minutes by car from Destin Harbor Boardwalk and 14 minutes from Destin Beaches
This condo offers its guests a water park, a spa tub, and a fitness center. This condo also features barbecue grills, a garden, and an elevator.

This Fort Walton Beach condo is smoke free.

Property manager

Reservations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Golf on site
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1031 sq ft (96 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Beachfront Condo Overlooks Pool w/ Lazy River Lagoon Pool Condo
Destin West #505 1 BR / 2 BA Condo in Fort Walton Beach Sleeps 6
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Beachfront Overlooking Pool by Convention Center Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Davi d., Danbury, Connecticut

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent apartment
Great location perfect for family
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

steve s.

Florida
Property was nice. But for the price the owners didn’t pay for beach rentals. Glass door needs to be fixed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brett S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place near the beach
Great location and area to be in if you like Fort Walton Beach. Not really a "beach-front" condo though as it is facing the pool area and the neighboring resort. You do get a partial view of the beach and ocean. Unit does not include any beach service, so be prepared to take lots of things to the beach on your own. Unit is clean and big enough for 5-6 people. Area is very close to restaurants and things to do, and you can walk to much of it. Nice place overall.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
The condo was clean and well maintained. It was easy to check in and out. Plenty of outdoor seating on the deck. Nice place to vacation
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Holly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great room and great view
The room was lovely and very clean. My inly complaint is the bed. It was so lumpy, i had to sleep on the couch. But evrything else was lovely.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!!
Absolutely perfect in every way. Well stocked kitchen complete with blender and mixer, all pots and pans, absolutely everything you need. Amazing view of the pool and the Gulf. Easy access getting to and from the beach. Felt safe with my teens walking around by themselves. Very easy to check in, received my door code prior to arrival. Parking garage always had plenty of parking spots available and parking is very convenient to the room on the 5th floor.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good spot
Overall a great place to stay, only issue we had was the sliding glass door is in major need of replacement, it barely moves, us ladies had to get the guys to open it for us every time, and there’s a big lip to step over when you go through the door as well that we all kept hitting our feet on. Other than that it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gracie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer end with a grand finale!
Awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as Described
This property was great for our first family beach trip. The location is superb. Having a beachfront condo was so helpful having little kids. We didn’t have to mess with carrying a bunch of stuff to the beach. The amenities were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Sam R., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
A few things to note...
I was given pictures & description of a completely different room than the one we ended up with. It was very confusing... especially when it says “facing lazy river.” But we weren’t even on that side... we were in 505 on gulf side. The room we were placed in had broken decor & missing pictures on the wall. The cabinets are in poor shape. We had to ask someone to unclog the bathroom sink upon arrival. There was no oven mitts to get hot pans out ......& there was no hair dryer! That was a first. :( We’ve stayed in other rooms at Destin West that were better. Our trip overall was good but the room itself wasn’t a favorite. A revamp & some thoughtful additions and this room could be very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean stay, close to the water
Everything was clean and as expected. Pools are great with the exception of one staff memes who was a little rude.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark A., Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Good view and easy close access to beach
Great location if you want to be close to the beach. It can sleep 6 adults and has a full kitchen. You have access to the lazy river and pool on the gulf side which is nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

kelly y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ikr was a great location and very clean
Very easy process renting and check-in process. Everything we needed was there. Great place to stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Janet G.

Let down
Refrigerator didn't have ice or filtered water, dishwasher didn't clean either. Other than that ok. Tvs really small, AC filter was disgusting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abby P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break
My children and I had a great time at this condo, it was gorgeous. It will be our go to beach vacation spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Location!
We loved the location of this property. So easy to walk to restaurants and shops, the Gulfarium, mini-golf across the street and of course, the beach. The pool was a little chilly this time of year, but the beach was great. Views are nice. Loved the bunks with 2nd bath!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

todd s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pool NOT heated.
Nice balcony with west exposure, hot in the setting sun. Look left for great view of the water and beach. The pool just below your rental is gorgeous as well, has a great surrounding patio and is protected from the wind by the curve of the building. South west exposure so sun all afternoon with ample chairs and tables with umbrellas. Sounds great but contrary to the description for the rental THIS POOL IS NOT HEATED. Absolutely freezing, in the 60s. Not useable until temps consistently above 80. FYI, the Destin area is way cooler than most of Florida. Our visit was first week of April. Woke up to 37 degrees one morning to go fishing....high 62. There is a large hot tub at 104 in pool area which was fantastic. There is a very small heated pool under the villas that is a proper 87 degrees but half indoors and with no view, tightly fenced in with room for 2 tables and 6 lounge chairs. Beach is fantastic. Really great sand. Lazy river/pool on bayside is fun but also not heated and freezing. 2 smaller hot tubs over there with another small heated pool. Refrigerator not right. Ice maker/water dispenser doesn't work although management did get us some ice and ice cube trays to compensate. They were very responsive. Don't turn up the refrigerator above 2.....it will freeze all your food. Keep food off top shelf. Mostly a great unit. Great bunk area with its own bath for our daughter. Nice paint and decor although generally dated. Large TV cabinet in living area takes up a lot of space, meant for an old fashioned thick TV, instead harboring a small old flat screen. Not a smart TV, some sort of cable set up like a hotel. Generally clean but found a soggy pork rind along front edge of couch....gross. Maybe has to do with the general outside temp when heat or ac not really needed but the whole place seemed damp....like camping. Got pretty cold outside at night a few nights and windows were completely dripping wet with condensation in the morning after opening curtains. Had to towel them off to see out.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
My family enjoyed this unit when joining the while family for a reunion. We had a great time! The views are great, and we had everything we needed (except for pillows for the sofa bed). Lazy river area is amazing too! If only the complex had a/c in the elevators....it would have been perfect! Thanks for a great vacation! We will be back for sure!😃
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Bobby T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good but not Great!
This was out 12th time to stay at Destin West, always on the gulf side. We had a great time but I felt like we had several things happen that really didnt have to. "Details take you from Good to Great" and they missed on several things. 1st- I was never sent the email invitation 30-days before the trip with info about the app. I had to call the day of checkin to get that info. 2nd- once we were in we noticed that there was no ice in ice maker and it was turned off. Not ideal if you want to make a drink when you get there. 3rd- we immediately noticed sand all over the balcony and the furniture out there. We swept up a ton of sand. You could tell they didnt cleaned out there at all because it was all over the furniture and they should have seen it (I have pics). 4th- The cleaners didnt check things that well because there was a swimsuit left from the previous renters that was in the living room behind a chair. They also didnt fixed the light that was out above the bar. There are only 2 so it should have been caught. 5th- we got back that night and noticed that the fan in our fridge wasnt working and it wasnt cold at all. I called to tell them and said that I even turned it up to the highest setting and it was still not blowing. So they blamed it on me for turning it up and freezing it up even though I just turned it up before the call. They sent someone out the next day to fix but it caused us to have to go get ice and put our stuff in a cooler. 6th- we were getting ready for bed and noticed that we only had 3 pillows for a 6-person until. We had to call the next day to get more delivered. 7th- the next morning after we stood in line for an hour to get the beach chairs & umbrella, we found out that this condo didnt come with those! Again this was our 12th time to stay in this resort and this was the first time Ive heard of this. I just assumed that all condos came with it. I think I saved $100 on the price from the other units I almost booked but that savings wasnt worth it without the beach chairs. I went back to see and the listing didnt say that it came with it but it didnt say that it didnt. 8th- the next night getting ready to go out to a nice dinner my wife discovers that there is no hair dryer in the unit. Again the first for us. 9th- we cooked dinner in one night and when we went to get stuff out of the oven, we found that they had no oven-met or holders. Although all these things are small but added up made it worse.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bethany P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice condo
Great experience, condo is nice, location is good, access to beach and pool is easy. Highly reccomend!