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Pelican Beach Resort, Directly on the Beach w/breathtaking View OPEN June 28-2

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 681.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Gym

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DESTIN, FL
  • Place, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

MASTER BEDROOM

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

BATHROOM 1

Bathtub · Toilet

BATHROOM 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Pelican Beach Resort, Directly on the Beach w/breathtaking View OPEN June 28-2


Upgraded 17th floor condo - beach front unit! Gorgeous full view of the gulf! Upgraded in the fall of 2018... All new flooring, New sofa, coffee table, end tables, dining table & chairs, new bedroom set & all new bedding!

NOTE: I also own a unit at Surfside Resort unit 409 property ID: 17922, Crystal Sands unit property ID: 26158 and Emerald Towers unit 1004 property ID: 85592 on Vrbo. If this condo is booked or you're traveling with other guests & need other units.

Pelican beach resort is one of the most popular resorts to stay in Destin ~ the perfect family destination.

Conveniently located near all activities such as: Big Kahuna Water Park (across the street) located near many family friendly restaurants: Bubba Gump Shrimp, Hard Rock Cafe, Johnny Rockets, Ruth Chris Steakhouse, & more! Retail shops, Silver Sands shopping outlet mall, & movie theaters.

One bedroom / two bath gulf front unit living area 873 sq. Ft. brand new queen sleeper sofa in living room. After making your way into the unit - you will notice the emerald-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico from your private balcony which has a view directly facing south.

Master bedroom has king bed, with private bath. Recessed bunks in the hall allow sleeping for the younger crowd, and a queen sleeper in the living room.

Fully functional kitchen, with full-size range, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, and blender. Wireless internet access, television with DVD. Fully stocked with linens and towels.

Pelican Beach Resort has 2 heated pools. Outdoor & indoor along with a kiddie pool & outside hot tub.

Non-smoking only - strictly enforced.

No Pets
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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

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO CHANGE OF RESERVATION IS ALLOWED ONCE THE BOOKING HAS BEEN APPROVED

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this condo is in the city centre 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. With jet skiing, snorkelling and parasailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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DESTIN, FL

What's nearby

  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Destin Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • HarborWalk Village - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Pelican Beach Resort, Directly on the Beach w/breathtaking View OPEN June 28-2 have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Pelican Beach Resort, Directly on the Beach w/breathtaking View OPEN June 28-2?

As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pelican Beach Resort, Directly on the Beach w/breathtaking View OPEN June 28-2 on 29 Sept 2025 start from AU$789.36, 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.

Is Pelican Beach Resort, Directly on the Beach w/breathtaking View OPEN June 28-2 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pelican Beach Resort, Directly on the Beach w/breathtaking View OPEN June 28-2?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pelican Beach Resort, Directly on the Beach w/breathtaking View OPEN June 28-2?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pelican Beach Resort, Directly on the Beach w/breathtaking View OPEN June 28-2 located?

Located in Destin, this beachfront condo building is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Beaches. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 1.8 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 49 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

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

Great place!

Place was clean and what a great view from the balcony! Owner was responsive and everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy B.

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

Vacation

Great property, great location. The unit could use some maintenance. Overall it’s great. I’d stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pattie S.

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

Great Stay

I thoroughly enjoyed the family friendly environment and the communication with the manager as it went on. The place had a beautiful view. It had everything we needed. I loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jalisa D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Okay

Microwave handle still broken, shower curtain in bathroom horribly stained and dirty, there were long strings of hair everywhere, tv in bedroom wasnt working. Overall the location is great but the condo is outdated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

kalita g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We booked this place strictly for the view and the view was fantastic! Yes the place could use a little updating but it was clean and comfortable. I contacted the owner about the microwave door handle being broken again when I got there and he had a technician come replace the entire door. 2 things to know: it costs 2.00 to wash clothes and 2.00 to dry them. The laundry room is across from the room. If you want an umbrella and chairs that costs extra also: 45 per day I believe. However there is an umbrella in the closet. We were there to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary and we couldn’t have asked for a better week.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Great Location great Place

1st time VRBO it was learning experience the room was nice the microwave handle was broken, would have been nice to know that we needed to bring our own coffee . But we enjoyed the place easy access and beautiful view and we saw dolphins from our balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Roger P.

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

great view

fun
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikki G.

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

Very nice stay

Very nice, Clean, Stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

John L.

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

Destin!

We had a great time! Overall everything was great!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Drew P.

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

Great location

Great location and very responsive host
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Heather C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Ok

The view was great. The unit was older than we expected and had a weird smell, towels and sheets were cheap and some stained.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gaby Y.

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

Beautiful condo

The place is really nice and the Private beach area is beautiful. The only thing is being charged for cleaning and finding dirty dishes in the cabinets and mold on the shower curtain.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view in this condo is fantastic! The beach is absolutely beautiful! Overall we would stay here again. I would pack extra towels and shampoo next time, we had to make a quick run for things like that. Reminder that it's not the resort but someone's rental property. Great living room area and kitchen! Three pools on property and the beach so plenty of outdoor time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sandy P.

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

Pelican Beach Resort

I have really no complaints about the property. Everything was as advertised. View was gorgeous, building amenities were nice, communication with host was timely and helpful. My only gripe was the living room furniture was not the most comfortable and the apartment lacked some color. But again, it was clean, cozy and as advertised .
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

CHRISTI

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The beach service was an unexpected cost but seems to be the norm for this area. We couldn’t rent a golf cart for fun commuting since there were no accessible roads to drive from this resort. The view from our balcony was worth it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was our second time at this property. The locstion to the ocean is, as always, perfect. The only downside, was the coffee maker was not functioning. So , we bought a new one that was also bigger.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Geralyn R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Mildew pee you

This is our second stay at the Pelican. Our first stay the room was clean and well maintained. This most recent stay the room smelled like mildew, not as clean as our first stay and the appearance was banged up. Huge repair patches in the bathroom and nail pops in the hallway. This unit was advertised as recently remodeled. The grounds was well kept and both pools and hot tubs very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jerome K.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

My Review

The unit has a serious mold problem in the closet and one of the bathrooms. It looked like one one cleaned under the bed in years. On the plus side, the view of the beach from the balcony was outstanding.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K., Broken Arrow, USA

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

Fantastic View & Beach Location

Was an amazing place to stay! I gave the check-in process 4 stars only because of 4 elevators, only 2 were working on the day of check-in, which made it a mad-house on the ground floor (not super impactful but it was a bit of a challenge). Also, I gave the location of the condo 4 stars only because there was no traffic control so exiting the resort was a nightmare when traffic was heavy (which was about 9am to 6pm ish). Other than that, the location and condo were fantastic!! The beach location was amazing and the condo itself was very comfortable and fit the 5 of us just perfect! We were glad to have a full-size refrigerator and full kitchen! The beds were comfortable though making room for our luggage was a bit of a Tetris game, mostly because we had our own portable crib to contend with! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Jessica M.

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

Okay but a little disappointed

For the price we paid we were disappointed. This is our 3rd year at the resort but the condo was just ok. It smelled terrible of mildew and mold. We even noticed mold all over the inside hall closet door. Not great when your kids have asthma and are sleeping right next to that. We tried to keep the patio door closed but it was hard to breathe. We had no extras at all. Ran out of tp, paper towels..only 2 trash bags for the week. We’ve stayed at others where they help accommodate with a few extras. We love the resort, but wished the condo was clean and in better condition.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Kristan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, but could be better

Overall this is a good condo, but not great. We were disappointed that the space smells extremely musty, especially the utility closet where extra pillows and bed linens are stored. Even our clothes smelled musty when we left the space. You can also tell that the property is well worn; scuffs on the walls, dirty drapes, worn furniture and carpet. The decor and furniture are a bit outdated. The space had no hangers, laundry basket, only one extra garbage bag and no other amenities like beach chairs, an umbrella, or sand toys for kids. The hallway bunks beds were very musty and had no mattress pads. Also, there is no Keurig.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Almost PERFECT

The Pelican resort was a family favorite 20 years ago. I was dissapointed due to the beach rules/rental chair for the property. I never remember there being rows and rows of beach chair rentals. I do understand the need for non-rentals to place their chairs behind the rentals, but this was excessive. The chair rentals took up most of the beach space and they were not even half used. I dont understand why tents were not permitted. We have never had this issue on any other properties. They also wouldnt allow you to sit in water with your chair. I felt like I was mislead about the washer and dryer. We are very sure to always have a room with this luxury. It stated very clearly on our listing that there was a washer and dryer. It never said shared or access to. The other issue was a little mishap with the iron. The iron was very old and ruined my shorts. I do understand that I should have been more careful, but it was frustrating. We were also told that we could check in early by calling number provided. We got there at 7am and tried to call several times and no answer. We honestly never complain and I do not want this to be a complaint. It is more of a friendly note of the things that we wished were different. It absolutely did not ruin our stay. We had a great time. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your condo. I hope my comment Is helpful and not considered negative. I still gave a 5 because we had an excellent time!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dee

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

Disgusted!!

I called the host a few days ahead and had to leave message . I did not get a call back but only received a text as I arrived in Destin. Giving me the door code and advising me that early entry before 4pm or late departure after 10am will incur a $111.00 charge . Upon entering the condo I was hit with a nasty musty smell. Upon further investigation I noticed what a sad state of affairs that this condo was in . 1. The microwave oven handle was broken and it was not cleaned inside or outside even the broken handle was sticky. 2. The coffee pot was filthy, the pot inside and out was badly stained . The filter housing was thick with old coffee stains . 3.The counter had food droppings over it. 4. The sink was thick with dirt and grease where the faucet connects to the sink. 5. The coffee table was loose and wobbly and poses a danger. 6. The couch was spattered with stains and we could not get ourselves to sit directly on it . We cover it with towels . 7. The curtains were badly stained . 8. When I walked barefoot I realized That I was walking on sand ! 9 . Omg 😱 the sheets were dirty and I noticed that there was another set in the closet , so I removed the sheet and to my dismay and disgust I found the mattress cover, full of what looked like urine stains. Then to had insult to injury the clean sheets from the closet were not for a king bed instead for a full or queen bed. 10.the counter top was damaged and splitting in various spots. 11. The second bathroom was disgusting
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

LuAnn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Loved Pelican Beach but owner was not knowledgeable

First I will say that Pelican Beach was a wonderful place to stay and I will stay there again but this new owner was not up on what was included in the stay. I had many things told to me that were not included with the reservation that he had no answer for. I even had to contact him the night before on how to get in the unit and what I needed to do. I was getting a bit nervous with that. The refrigerator was froze up when I got there and I reported it right away but was still without a fridge for 10 of the 30 days (throwing away all my food) his answer was "Sorry". I found out by the repair man, he offered to repair it on Saturday but the owner told him to wait till Monday because he didn't want to pay the higher charge. So I was made to wait longer to not inconvenience him. I lost about 30.00 in food. My insurance didn't cover it. I was told that laundry was complimentary to guests and when I took my laundry items down in my wheelchair to get new towels and sheets- I was told Sorry it is not included with my unit. Again I was told Sorry from the owner. So bring quarters if you want to use laundry. There is a closet with beach items that is so musty and moldy my friend who came to visit had a reaction. That needs to be address and aired out. Checking out the last day I was even locked out at 9:30 (check out is 10) so before I could get back in for my last sweep through and get my purse and last items I had to get the help of the front desk who went out of their way to help get ahold of the owner to get me a new number. The place itself was wonderful and I enjoyed the room- I use a wheelchair as I am a amputee and the rooms all worked well for me to get around in. I will be back to Pelican Beach but will rent my month another way, like straight through Pelican Beach Resorts.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Frank R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Don’t Stay here unless you like filth!

We have been using VRBO for 15 years and this is the first property I’ve left a negative review. The the owner didn’t communicate at all on check in procedures and codes. He doesn’t have a voicemail, so your concerns will go unanswered. I had to call him in the afternoon for check in instructions. He didn’t even know we were checking in. After my call he then emailed us 2 hours before check with wrong door code. It was 9:30 at night after a day of traveling when we arrived and the code didn’t work. I called three times and text him twice. No answer from the owner. The staff said you will just have to get a hotel room if he doesn’t call back. The desk personnel found a private home number and woke him up to get a new code. The code worked the first time. We got in. Don’t let the pictures fool you. The place was filthy.. You pay a 200 a cleaning fee to stay in a place that hadn’t been cleaned in months. Wiped down maybe. Every morning I had run the shower to let the black mold run out of the shower heads. All corners of the showers stalls had black mold. Both showers heads haven’t been cleaned in years. Look at the previous reviews. It looks like he had Bed Bugs in the bunk bed area. We didn’t see active bed bugs, but all around the bunk bed area there were dropping in all the corners. Remnants of an existing problem. I complained the next morning about how filthy the place was and all he said was I’m sorry. No resolution just a hollow apology. Alert!! He had the audacity to charge us an additional 48.00 for incidentals for things we didn’t clean. We did the dishes took out the trash etc. We left that place cleaner than when we arrived. I am disputing the charge with my Visa card company. 50.00 administrative fee so he doesn’t have to answers his phone. If you like to stay in a condo where black mold, bed bugs droppings, dirty floors and filthy appliances are common place this place is for you. On the plus side.. the view and the sand beaches were incredible. The people of Destin were awesome and friendly. We will be back just never here. Take my advice this owner doesn’t care about you or me. Spend your money somewhere else.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ibrahim Seki

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Turkish-American
In business for 20 yrs
Own other 3 condos
Vrbo 26158
Vrbo 85592
Vrbo 17922

Why they chose this property

Highrise 17 th floor ocean front gulf view unit
Downtown location close to all activities restaurants outlet malls

What makes this property unique

On site restaurant
In and outsite heated pool and many more amenities

Languages:

English, Turkish
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