Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
36 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower
Bathroom 2
Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
The Islander 401 Complimentary Beach Service - Heated Pool- Washer & Dryer
Want to wake up and have your morning coffee with a view of the pristine Emerald Coast beaches?
Then Unit 401 at The Islander Resort is your ultimate DESTIN-ation!
Unit 401 is a 2 bedroom / 2 full bath condo featuring a king bed in the master suite and a queen-sized bed in the guest suite. Bathrooms have been recently updated. Need more space to spread out? The living area also offers a queen sleeper sofa. There is also a washer and dryer in the unit! No need to pack dirty clothes.
Direct view of the water and just steps away from the beach, there are no busy roads to cross when you stay with us. All TVs have been upgraded Summer 2024 to ROKU SMART TVs with a plethora of TV viewing options via pre-downloaded apps or cable television. Each TV also features a guest mode allowing you to select your check out date. This allows every app on the TV to automatically log off your favorite streaming app on your check out date. The TVs in the bedroom are 32” and the TV in the living room is 55” and can be angled to watch from the kitchen all to the way to the balcony.
One of the highlights of Unit 401 is its location in the building. At the end of the hallway with only one party (neighboring) wall. That means there will be no noisy neighbors on the other side of the bedroom walls. Allowing you to get some quality sleep on your relaxing vacation.
You will delight in panoramic views from the private balcony- Destin's breathtaking water of the Gulf’s Emerald Coast. Witness the most spectacular sunsets while relaxing after a day at the Islander’s private beach. 401 is in perfect proximity to fine restaurants, shopping, and water activities for everyone- including paddle board, kayaking, boat and jet ski rentals right in your backyard. And don't forget the epic time that is Crab Island.
The Islander Resort boasts 2 swimming pools (1 heated in the winter) and 2 hot tubs in addition to Complimentary Beach Service for guests on the resort’s private beach during the months of March to October. No need to pack your chairs and umbrella- you’ll be treated to two beach chairs and an umbrella set up for you each day of your stay- away from the crowds of the public beaches.
Additionally, The Islander Resort offers an indoor fitness center, 2 impressive lighted tennis courts, 3 pickleball courts and one ½ basketball court. You can enjoy 2 shuffleboard courts, an outdoor pavilion all while cooking the catch of the day on one of the 8 charcoal grills available on site. Towel and linen exchange are complimentary on Tuesdays and Thursdays and guests also have access to on-site coin laundry service for their convenience. But that won’t be necessary with the in-unit laundry.
You will enjoy access to all of the Islanders amenities- but most important, a fantastic crew on site to answer any and all of your questions. There are 2 elevators as well as a step-free beach access ramp to the white sand and beautiful blue waters. What more could you ask for? We are certain you won’t be disappointed and will return time and time again after your stay in 401 @ The Islander Resort. We look forward to welcoming you to our home soon!
No Smoking in Units/Balcony • The Islander has designated smoking areas • No Pets • No More than 6 ppl in a Unit • The Islander has a Kids Club Program Free for all Guests (inquire @ Front Desk) or Ask a about our V.I.P List of Excursions/Restaurant Discounts for Islander Renters Only • Guests have an initial setup of paper towels/toiletry/trash bags. Guests will need to provide their own for the remainder of the stay once depleted.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
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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
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Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Destin
Located in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, snorkelling and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.
Destin, FL
What's nearby
Destin Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Destin Harbor - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
HarborWalk Village - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Cj’s Hangout - 6 min drive
Skybar At The Edge - 6 min drive
Donut Hole - 5 min drive
Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House - 6 min drive
Brotula's Seafood House & Steamer - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does The Islander 401 Complimentary Beach Service - Heated Pool- Washer & Dryer have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is The Islander 401 Complimentary Beach Service - Heated Pool- Washer & Dryer pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Islander 401 Complimentary Beach Service - Heated Pool- Washer & Dryer?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Islander 401 Complimentary Beach Service - Heated Pool- Washer & Dryer?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Islander 401 Complimentary Beach Service - Heated Pool- Washer & Dryer located?
Nestled on the beach, this Holiday Isle condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Harbor Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 36 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews
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Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
LaJunta C.
21 June 2025
Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
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:
Very nice. Couch and chairs a little lumpy. Loved the stay though.
This unit was a great location with awesome views. The check in and out process was very easy. The place was very clean and layout of rooms were great. Would definitely stay at this unit again.
We enjoyed the condo tremendously! Great views, comfy beds, nice shower. Everything we needed was available in the kitchen. Pool was nice and warm and hot-tub was great! Liked that it was an end unit and the stairs were super handy being so close. Would definitely recommend this condo!
Ann H.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Amber B.
8 Aug 2022
Excellent
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. Condo was clean and well cared for.
Amber B.
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10/10 Excellent
Jared S.
10 Oct 2023
Always good
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:
First time having the washer/dryer in the room. Was awesome. Very nice fun time. Best value in Destin.
Good experience overall. Seemed like an issue with keeping the trash from backing up on the stairwell. Other than that no complaints and we enjoyed the stay.
Matthew B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
Kristina T.
2 Apr 2023
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
We enjoyed our vacation at the Islander. Check in was easy but we were told we could check in sooner and we were made to wait until almost 4. That was a little irritating. Also, the room could have been much cleaner! Beautiful view and well decorated room. Would come back.
Kristina T.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Mary H.
3 Oct 2023
Great Unit
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 have stayed at the Islander over the past 30 years. We really enjoyed this unit. The king bed was super comfortable. We also appreciated the updates in the kitchen and bathroom, especially the washer and dryer.
Mary H.
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10/10 Excellent
Suzanne W., Minneapolis, Minnesota
3 Apr 2018
Perfect Destin Weekend
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 loved our Islander rental experience. Great location with beautiful views of the Gulf! The condo was clean and updated with a tasteful beach-y vibe. We really liked being on the far end of the Islander away from the central hub. We could take the stairs right outside our door down to the path to the beach without having to go through lobby and pool area. We plan to rent same unit again next year!
This was a pleasant surprise. The walk to the beach was such a short distance. The guy that worked the beach was the most pleasant beach attendant we have ever met. He was amazing and very attentive with a great attitude. The condo was clean and the furniture was very nice. My only suggestion-it needs some type of blackout curtains for the bedrooms. Other than that, it was awesome. BONUS-this condo has its own washer and dryer in master. Very satisfied ❤️
Stephanie C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good
Linda B.
23 May 2023
Family and friends vacay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
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 love The Islander and have stayed many times in different units. 401 needs updating from cheap furniture & old linens to the bathrooms and kitchen cabinets. Unit should be a bronze, not Platinum. We will choose a different unit next time. I would give the unit a 3 rating, while The Islander gets a 5 star!
Linda B.
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2/10 Terrible
Lauren J.
6 July 2024
1st time at Islander and will never return . 106, 406, 706 units
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We arrive to check in to condo #106. When entering, there were 2 humidifiers blowing hot air and the room temperature was 78. We called the front desk who told us the air conditioner was out and that maintenance was coming “some time” today. I called back to speak to manager. I asked why we were not told prior to arriving or when we checked in. Cindy then told me: “I told them to tell yall before, I knew they should have” About an hour later, a manger (Raquel)called and said the unit air conditioner can not be fixed and that we would have to move to 406 but then will have to leave that unit Thursday morning to another unit. Very disappointed in the dishonesty and the lack of integrity from management. We missed dinner reservations 1st night and lost beach time with family moving units twice. One manger offered full refund, the other partial. We still had to pay for resort and cleaning fees. I will never recommend this place to anyone.
Lauren J.
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10/10 Excellent
Kacy B.
4 July 2022
2022 Family 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:
We had a very nice stay. Queen bed was my only complaint. Too soft with no support it seemed. Otherwise it was very pleasant! Nice view from the balcony.
Kacy B.
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6/10 Okay
Gina B.
23 June 2022
Not that good....
Rating Details:
The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The management is poor. I had two different reservations. They canceled the wrong reservation. I called multiple times and was told that a manager would call me. Never received a call. My check in date was the same, but check out was a different date. I tried to speak to someone at check in as well. The “manager” was not available and I was told the manager will call me.... No phone call. I ONLY stayed at this location b/c I love the beach area!
Gina B.
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4/10 Poor
Carrie n.
14 Sept 2021
Terrible qyality furnishings
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Although our condo was a platnumun, the sofa cushions sank through the frame. The mattresses were by far the WORST I have ever slept on. Extreamly disappointed.
Carrie n.
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10/10 Excellent
A guest from Farmington, MO D.
16 May 2021
Most wonderful 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:
We had the very best vacation staying at the Islander in Destin! We have stayed here many times and we always love it! It is our home away from home! Everything is comfortable and very clean! The beach is fabulous here!
A guest from Farmington, MO D.
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10/10 Excellent
Charlie B.
4 May 2021
Room 401 Review
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:
My family definitely enjoyed the stay here in the room. The view was amazing.
Charlie B.
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10/10 Excellent
19 Apr 2021
Beach 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:
The property is great and the condo is beautiful! You have a truly spectacular view of the beach! Wayne at the front desk was absolutely fantastic! The only downside was the elevators in the main lobby weren’t working often and there are only two available for the entire resort. That is my only complaint but it was fixed during our stay and it ended up being just fine!!
The unit had a great view with easy access to the beach. Clean and fully stocked. Definitely will rent the unit again!
Hilda T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Colleen W. W.
19 Oct 2020
Great 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:
As usual we enjoyed staying in this condo at the Islander!
Colleen W. W.
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10/10 Excellent
31 July 2020
Great condo
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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 as shown in pictures. Wonderful view. Lots of pillows and extra blankets for the pull out couch. We had a wonderful trip!
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10/10 Excellent
Sally C., Chesterfield Mi
25 July 2020
Great location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very 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:
The condo was nice . Beach And water was clean ,Alan was very accommodating so was Kendall. Only person that was rude was male employee that works in the laundry room.
This place was GREAT. So clean and fresh looking. Roomy and large shower. View of beach was awesome. Access to the beach was just a few steps. Complimentary beach chairs as well. Staff was helpful. Can’t wait to come back!!
Carol P.
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