Destin West Gulfside 503~ Perfect Gulf Views! Beach Service!
Guest Rating:☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Vacation rental condominium. people6 sleeps, bed2 bedrooms, bath2 bathrooms. pawPets not allowed
1515 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548 United States (Geo: 30.394104,-86.587588)
Overview & Photos
This Spacious Unit is a 2 Bedroom/2 Baths is the closest unit to the beautiful white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico on Okaloosa Island. The Master bedroom boasts a King size bed with a full private bathroom. The second bedroom offers a twin-sized bunk beds best for children use. Tiled living room has queen size sleeper sofa. Fully furnished kitchen features side-by-side refrigerator with water and ice maker and a ultra quiet dishwasher, smooth top range and built in microwave. The kitchen is also completely equipped with coffee maker, toaster, blender and everything you need to cook a gourmet meal or just a quick snack. Light and bright with breakfast bar opening to living room area. Washer and dryer conveniently located in the unit.
Enjoy Complimentary Beach Service (2 chairs/1 umbrella) from March 1, through October 31st.
Destin West Beach & Bay Side Resort is one of the most requested vacation destinations on the Emerald Coast! With unit #503 you have the convenience of walking right out your back door out to your patio and directly to the pool. The beautiful Gulf of Mexico is only 70 steps away, there you can enjoy pristine sugar white sand, emerald colored water, and breath-taking sunsets. The Bay-side features the resort's signature 700 ft Lazy River Lagoon, two additional swimming pools, hot tub, and huge fitness center are all directly on the premises and Florida's largest fishing pier is just within walking distance and available for your use. Bayside can be accessed by using the Skywalk (on West end of the 3rd floor) that goes over highway 98 for your safety and convenience. This resort has the best amenities on Okaloosa Island. You are also within walking distance, or less than a 2 minute drive, from some of the best restaurants and entertainment outfits on Okaloosa Island.
The space
• Comfortably sleeps 6
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Mr. Coffee Maker (standard drip)
• FREE Wi-Fi & Cable TV
• Full size washer/dryer in unit
• Linens and bath towels provided
• Queen Sleeper Sofa available for extra sleeping space
• Seasonally heated pool, hot tub, 700 ft Lagoon River
• Fitness center on-site
• BBQ Grills Available
| Unit Short Name | DESTIN WEST GULFSIDE #503 (Unit Code: DWG503) |
| Property Type | Condominium, 6 story, Built in 2002 |
| Beds | 1 King bed, 2 Twin beds, 1 Sofa bed |
| Bathrooms | 2 bathrooms |
| Rooms | 2, sleeps 6 |
| Floor Area | 1030 square feet |
| Pets | Pets Not Allowed |
| Standard Amenities | Amenity: king, shower, sleep sofa /futon Attractions: marina, restaurants, water parks Dining Checkbox: Dining Entertainment: DVD Player, Satellite / Cable, Television General: Air Conditioning, Clothes Dryer, Elevator, Fitness Room / Equipment, Heating, Internet, Iron & Board, Linens Provided, Living Room, Parking, Towels Provided, Washing Machine Kitchen: Coffee Maker, Dishes & Utensils, Dishwasher, Kitchen, Microwave, Oven, Stove, Toaster Leisure Activities: antiquing, beachcombing, outlet shopping, scenic drives, walking Local Services And Businesses: ATM/bank, medical services Location Type: Beach, Beach View, Beachfront, Ocean View, Resort, Water View, Waterfront Outside: Balcony, Outdoor Grill Pool Spa: Heated Pool, Hot Tub Sports And Adventure Activities: deepsea fishing, fishing, golf, jet skiing, paragliding, pier fishing, sailing, scuba diving or snorkeling, sound/bay fishing, surfing, swimming, water skiing, water tubing, wind-surfing Suitability: children welcome, non smoking only, pets not allowed Suitability Chkbox: Long-term Renters Welcome, Minimum Age Limit for Renters, Weddings Safety: Outdoor lighting, Deadbolt lock on entryway, Smoke detectors, Fire extinguisher Health And Safety: Enhanced cleaning practices, Clean with disinfectant, No-contact check-in and check-out, High touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant, Towels and bedding washed in water that's at least 60sC/140sF |
| Kitchen | Full Kitchen, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Ice Maker, Microwave, Toaster, Cookware, Stove/Oven, Blender, Pantry Items, Dishwasher, Cooking Utensils |
| Living | Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Linens, Washer & Dryer, Ironing Board, High Speed Internet, No Phone, Cable, TV, Wi-Fi, Hair Dryer, Sofa Sleeper |
| Business | Nearby ATM, Nearby Post Office, Nearby Bank, Publix, Gas Station |
| Convenience | Area Fitness Center, Nearby Medical Services, Nearby Grocery, Outlet Shopping, Movie Theatres, Golf Course, Water Parks, Jet Ski Rentals, Parasailing, Paddle Board Rentals, Kayak rentals right on beach, Volleyball net near by |
| Outdoor | Balcony, BBQ Grill, Outdoor Shower, Hot Tub, Shared Pool, Beach, BBQ pit on Ground level, Poolside Restroom, Seasonal Heated Pool |
| Geographic | On Beach, Near Beach, Close to Town |
| Entertainment | Cable TV, DVD Player, WIFI |
Rates & Availability
Reviews
| Overall satisfaction: ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★ | Services from rental manager: ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★ |
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| 100 % of our reviewers would recommend this vacation rental. | |||
Vacation Rental Reviews
Wonderful family vacation
Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2022
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A guest from Beaver Creek , OH United States recommends this vacation rental.
Wonderful time with family. Clean , plenty of room , pool right outside door ! Beach steps away. I love this place. Have returned for last several years. Looki g forward to many more family trips here.
Manager Responded on 11/6/2022
We certainly agree with you. Destin West is such a pleasure to enjoy. Hope to see you again, next year. Sugar Sands Vacation Rentals
Outstanding unit with perfect View
Stayed 5 days ending in July, 2022
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Jennifer N. from Orange, TX Unknown recommends this vacation rental.
Wonderful condo with a stunning view! Everything we needed or even could have wanted was available to us. This unit was clean and comfortable and perfect for a quick get away. Great owner to work with. The quick walk to the pier and several restaurants was very convenient. The chairs and umbrella provided were so appreciated.
Manager Responded on 8/11/2022
Thank you for visiting with us. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you visit again. Sugar Sands Vacation Rentals
FL Beach Vacation
Stayed 6 days ending in March, 2022
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DaVon D. from Corinne, UT US recommends this vacation rental.
Fully enjoyed our stay. There was a few minor things that need repair, but everything was worked. The view from the balcony was fantastic we were serenaded a few nights.
Manager Responded on 3/14/2022
Thank you for such a nice review. If you will call our, we would love to know what the repairs are. Thanks for choosing our location for you vacation. Sugar Sands Vacation Rentals
A good week
Stayed 5 days ending in June, 2022
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A guest from science hill, KY Unknown recommends this vacation rental.
Room was clean! View was great of pool & ocean. Sliding door was difficult to open & shut. Master bedroom didn’t cool as much as the rest of the condo. Maintenance came quickly & tried to fix this. Plug in cover was also missing in the master bedroom & maintenance addressed this. No place to store clothes in 2nd bedroom.
We watched the fireworks from the balcony.
Short walk to the beach.
Although we had a couple issues, it would not keep us from staying here again.
Manager Responded on 8/1/2022
So glad you enjoyed the beach, the pool, the fireworks. Please visit again, Sugar Sands Vacation Rentals
Fantastic beach vacation!
Stayed 5 days ending in July, 2022
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A guest from Plaquemine, LA US recommends this vacation rental.
The Destin West condo was very clean and was in the perfect location. Very quick walk to the beach as well as the pool and lazy river! We were very pleased. The kitchen had several items although I do wish it had a set of mixing bowls! We cooked many meals during the week. Thanks again for a fabulous experience.
Manager Responded on 7/21/2022
Thank you so much for your review. Destin West is a fantastic beach experience. We will work on getting some mixing bowls. Sugar Sands Vacation Rentals
Clean and amazing view's
Stayed 6 days ending in January, 2021
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***Jennifer W. from Albuquerque,, NM United States recommends this vacation rental.
Very clean. Owner was very helpful and fast in replying. Loved the setup. Will stay again
Manager Responded on 1/19/2021
Thank you so much for the excellent review. We are so glad you had an good visit. Hope to see you soon. Sugar Sands Vacation Rentals
Sand thru an hour glass !!!
Stayed 6 days ending in June, 2021
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A guest from Georgetown is, IL US recommends this vacation rental.
The breeze coming off the ocean was refreshing.Great seafood & we were very pleased with our accommodations.
Manager Responded on 6/14/2021
We are so glad you enjoyed your Destin West location. Hope to see you again soon. Sugar Sands Vacation Rentals
GREAT Property
Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2021
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Dennis S. from Marietta, GA United States recommends this vacation rental.
Great Property and would go back, UNLESS, the HOA continues to refuse to fix their elevators. I have been there two times in three months and having to wait because several of the elevators do not work is ridiculous.
Manager Responded on 9/12/2021
We do agree with you that Destin West is an excellent property and we know the HOA is working on the elevators. Hopefully, soon they will work properly. Thanks for visiting with us. Sugar Sands Vacation Rentals
Destin West Condo
Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2021
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Jennifer S. from Gallatin, TN United States recommends this vacation rental.
The condo was in a great location and the view was beautiful! We were able to walk to the pier and boardwalk with restaurants. The condo was clean and had everything we needed! Would definitely stay here again!
Manager Responded on 10/30/2021
So glad you got to do so many activities from your Destin West property. We hope you visit often. Sugar Sands Vacation Rentals
Fort Walton Trip to attend Nephews wedding
Stayed 3 days ending in February, 2022
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A guest from Lafayette, LA US recommends this vacation rental.
We enjoyed our stay. The condominium was very nice and we had an excellent view of the Beach. Amenities in condo and on property were good. The area that the property is located is near a large stretch of beach that is undeveloped with large sand dunes so very nice beach walks. Will definitely be back for another stay.
Manager Responded on 3/11/2022
It sounds like you enjoyed the area and the amenities of Destin West Gulfside. Please visit again. Thanks so much. Sugar Sands Vacation Rentals
A week too short
Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2014
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Andrew C. from Atlanta, GA US recommends this vacation rental.
This place was great. I sat on the patio the whole time and enjoined every meal watching the waves and pool activity. The kids loved the bunk beds and breakfast bar. Its right next to a private elevator that takes you to the footsteps of the pool, grills, and boardwalk to beach. This helps for dads carrying the beach load.
Very Nice Condo in a Great Location!
Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2014
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Patricia R. from Douglassville, Pennsylvania United States recommends this vacation rental.
We rented this unit for our family vacation June 28-July 5, 2014. We had a wonderful time! The condo is exactly as the pictures show, but even nicer in person! The balcony was large and had two tables and 6 chairs! My husband & I got up early in the mornings to enjoy our coffee out there and we saw dolphins playing by the pier a few times. We also enjoyed dining on the balcony in the evenings and watching the sun set. We had a great of the town, as well as, a view of the beach! If you'd like to watch the sun rise, too, you can do that from the master bedroom or the balcony in front of your entrance door. My husband actually said he liked this view better than being full on oceanfront!! Destin West is a fabulous resort. The pools were cleaned each morning, the lazy river and the bay side were awesome. It felt really peaceful floating in the lazy river in the evenings with the palm trees lining it. Having access to the Ramada Plaza next store was icing on the cake. Splash pad, many more pools, hot tubs and even a cool cave-like swim up bar! The only thing that was a slight disappointment to our trip was the June grass in the Gulf. Our first few days there it was like swimming in pea soup, but then it started to clear up and it was only in patches. I know that this is just nature and nothing you can do about it, but it was disappointing. We would absolutely love to come back to this area again and stay at Destin West. Next time, we may rent a bigger unit and bring along the whole family!
503 Destin West
Stayed 5 days ending in May, 2014
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David P. from United States recommends this vacation rental.
Enjoyed the condo. The coffee pot did not work properly as it would not allow brewed coffee into the pot without placing something in the drain arm to hold it open. The bunk beds were comfortable, but being next to the air system it was quite loud. Very nice view and location. Always happy with Emerald Beach Property Management
Even better than the pictures
Stayed 7 days ending in September, 2014
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scott b. from Cincinnati, oh United States recommends this vacation rental.
We don't sweat the small stuff so if mis-matched furniture and a somewhat loud refrigerator bother you than you might have expectations that exceed this room. Other than that the resort is phenomenal; pools, hot tubs, sprinkler park and lazy river offer endless choices for the kids. Beach is super convenient and gorgeous. Grocery store and other amenities are 5 minutes away and the traffic is lighter than in Destin. Our garbage disposal started leaking and the management company had someone over to replace it the same day, and he worked around our schedule. If you like to cook a lot bring your own cutting board as the one in the room is small, otherwise the pots/pans and dishes were adequate.
Nice stay at ther beach!
Stayed 4 days ending in September, 2014
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Robert M. from New Orleans, LA United States recommends this vacation rental.
Great location in the building, nice beach view. Short walk to the beach. Not sure why, but possibly because it is near summer's end, the place was a bit beat up. The foyer walls were all scuffed & in need of paint. The one bedroom doesn't have a real view, but was adequate. Nice balcony. The sliding doors don't close all the way or lock. The bunks are good for children, a bit short for adults though. But the extra bathroom was a plus! The kitchen had basics only. Make sure to bring even salt & pepper. But there was a blow dryer & iron. Good for a couple or small family. Gym downstairs, make sure to get the code to get in beforehand.Next to Ramada which has a restaurant & a tiki bar on the beach. That was convenient for cocktails! Very short walk to a few restaurants & the fishing pier. Beach not overly crowded, even though it was labor Day weekend, which was nice.
beach stay 2015
Stayed 4 days ending in March, 2015
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A guest from TITUS, AL United States recommends this vacation rental.
We had a very nice time. This was not our first choice but it turned out to be a nice place. We liked the view from our balcony. The place was nicely furnished and clean.
Destin west 503 gulf side
Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2015
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Chris E. from Lexington, KY United States recommends this vacation rental.
Great experience, great view. I would have liked more storage space, the bunk bed area did not have a drawer or dresser.
Again=)
Stayed 8 days ending in September, 2015
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A guest from Stockbridge, GA United States recommends this vacation rental.
We went back to Okaloosa Island and stayed here for the third time. We are looking at our calendar to see when we can come back. Does that tell you something? We had a wonderful comfortable and relaxing week again in the condo and on the beach. Not too many dolphins this trip, maybe next time
Great trip to the beach!
Stayed 3 days ending in April, 2015
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Crystal C. from Clarkesville, Ga United States recommends this vacation rental.
Destin West is a great place to stay, this was our second year staying at the property and we will be back. It is in a great location and I love that you can visit the ocean as well as the bay without leaving the property! Our room was very nice, lots of room for the 6 of us and the kids loved all of the pools!
Beach Bliss
Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2015
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Russchelle T. from Cynthiana, KY United States recommends this vacation rental.
Perfect!
Excellent location and just steps from pool and beach
Stayed 5 days ending in May, 2020
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A guest from Not provided by American Express, UT XX recommends this vacation rental.
Tina was a wonderful host. The unit was perfect for our family with a spectacular view of the ocean. The elevator was nearby. Free umbrella and lounge chair serviceon beach was plus
Wonderful unit! Great location and view
Stayed 5 days ending in June, 2020
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Dovie J. from Louisa, KY United States recommends this vacation rental.
Loved our sty a wonderful unit and a wonderful location and amenities!
Our stay at Destin West Resort
Stayed 5 days ending in June, 2020
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A guest from Park Ridge, IL United States recommends this vacation rental.
This place was wonderful. The decor was a little dated, and it was a little small, but the amenities more than made up for it! The pool right outside the unit is huge and clean. Not terribly crowded. The other pools were a little more crowded, but the lazy river was fun. The beach access was perfect. It was only steps from the elevator and it was beautiful. Rentals for umbrellas and chairs were included, and we were able to leave our stuff there when we wanted to take a break for lunch. There are a bunch of small showers on your way back from the beach to get the excess sand off. Everything was a breeze. And the in unit washer/dryer was such a convenience. Was able to keep what we packed to a minimum. I would highly recommend this property!
Wow what a wonderful 27 days!
Stayed 27 days ending in October, 2013
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Debra L. from SHARPSBURG, GA United States recommends this vacation rental.
My husband and I have stayed at Destin West many times over the years. Going for a month was on our bucket list!. This unit was exceptional. The view was fantastic, so close to the water. The unit was spotless and had everything you would need to stay a week or a year. Our favorite was the beautiful sunset over the pier and long walks on the beach. Or maybe it was having coffee on the balcony and watching the dolphins. We highly recommend this unit and property. You won't be disappointed. Don't stay too long... we will be back next year!
Relaxing Vacation
Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2013
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Jackie W. from Mobile, Al United States recommends this vacation rental.
Nice relaxing vacation! My 5 year old LOVED the pool! Condo was nice and had everything we needed for or 7 night stay. Definitely would recommend.
