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Destin West Gulfside #309 ~Free Beach Service! Great View! Pools + Lazy River!

Beachfront condo with a fitness centre

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Destin West Gulfside #309 - Balcony View
Destin West Gulfside #309 - Balcony View
Destin West Gulfside #309 - Living Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 685.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom(1)

1 King Bed

Bedroom(2)

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom(1)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom(2)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Destin West Gulfside #309 ~Free Beach Service! Great View! Pools + Lazy River!

Welcome to Destin West Gulfside #309! I'm Frank, your host for this great vacation property. This very nice beach condo is a 1 bedroom + 1 bunk room and 2 full bath. This beach condo is located in the Gulfside building at Destin West Beach and Bay Resort. The resort has direct beach access, many pools, hot tubs, and a lazy river. This condo provides a great view of the beach and pool! This is a great vacation destination.

I am dedicated to providing my guests excellent service and a nice vacation rental. With this vacation rental you receive a very comfortable and nicely decorated unit. To help improve your stay we provide extra housekeeping amenities such as beach towels, laundry detergent, bath soaps, keurig w/ starter pods, and more. I look forward to hosting your group for a beach trip!

*A bonus with this condo is the location on 3rd level. This is extremely convenient for the frequent trips to the lazy river on bayside of resort. The walking bridge that connects each side of the resort is also located on 3rd level. So you don't have to worry about taking elevators or stairs to arrive at this level. You are already there!

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GULFSIDE UNIT 309 - FEATURES & AMENITIES:
(the following is included with your stay...)

• FREE BEACH SERVICE: 2 Chairs / 1 Umbrella (Seasonal: 3/1 - 10/31)
• 1 Bedroom + 1 Bunk room / 2 Full Baths.
• Sleeps up to 4 - 6 people.
• Private Balcony with stunning views.
• Bed linens/bath towels/bath soaps/dishwasher detergent.
• Beach Towels.
• Free Wifi Internet (available throughout building).
• Washer/Dryer with laundry detergent.
• Master bedroom with King Bed and full bath.
• Bunk room with built-in twin bunk beds and wall mounted TV. Great for the Kids!
• Full guest bathroom attached to bunk room.
• Additional sleeping space provided by sleeper sofa (only recommended for kids/teenagers).
• Full kitchen stocked with cookware (keurig and traditional coffee available).
• TVs located in living room, bunk room, and master bedroom.
• Keyless entry into condo (digital code lock).
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DESTIN WEST BEACH AND BAY RESORT - FEATURES & AMENITIES:
(as a guest of Destin West you will have access to all the pools and amenities on the Gulfside and Bayside...)

• Easy and Direct Beach Access
• Gulfside Large Pool
• Gulfside Villa Pool (Heated Seasonally)
• Gulfside Large Hot Tub
• Gulfside Kiddie Pool
• Bayside Lazy River
• Bayside Waterfall Pool (Heated Seasonally)
• Bayside Zero Entry Pool
• Bayside 2 Hot Tubs
• Gym/Fitness Center
• Charcoal Grills
• Skybridge Connecting Both Sides of the Resort
• Covered Parking (multi-level parking garage)
• Handicap Accessible Boardwalk
• Walking distance to fishing pier
• Walking distance to several restaurants
• Located 0.5 miles from Emerald Beach Convention Center
• Located 1 mile from downtown Fort Walton Beach
• Located 5 miles from Destin

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Rentals of jet skis, kayaks, and boogie boards are available on the beach located in front of the resort during the day. Pontoon boat rentals available across the street. You are also within walking distance or short drive away from many restaurants, grocery store, and activities on Okaloosa Island and Destin.

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*Minimum age to rent is 25. Exceptions are sometimes allowed. Contact me with request. The number of guests this property accommodates is a maximum of six (6) persons. The group cannot be all adults (3-4 max). Please review the pictures! The secondary beds in the condo are only appropriate for kids, teenagers, and maybe young adults. The group is also limited to a max of 4 children (under 18 years old). Please contact me to request an exception.

*No smoking inside property or the balcony. Only vaping is permitted on the balcony.

*No boats or trailers allowed on the property.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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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
Family friendly resort. Max # of children is 4.
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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
The resort requires gel bands be worn by all guests to access the pools and beach. All bands must be returned at end of stay. $50 fee per missing band
Max total combined guests allowed is 6. Max number of adults 3-4. Max number of children 4. Review the photos! 1 king bed, 1 bunk bed, 1 sleeper sofa.
No smoking inside property or the balcony. Only vaping is allowed on the balcony. No boats or trailers allowed on the property.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located on the beach, 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving adventures can be found near the property.
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Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wild Willy's Adventure Zone - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angler's Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Upper Deck Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rockin Tacos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪FUBAR Pizza Bar - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Destin West Gulfside #309 ~Free Beach Service! Great View! Pools + Lazy River! have a pool?

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

Is Destin West Gulfside #309 ~Free Beach Service! Great View! Pools + Lazy River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Destin West Gulfside #309 ~Free Beach Service! Great View! Pools + Lazy River!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Destin West Gulfside #309 ~Free Beach Service! Great View! Pools + Lazy River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Destin West Gulfside #309 ~Free Beach Service! Great View! Pools + Lazy River!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Destin West Gulfside #309 ~Free Beach Service! Great View! Pools + Lazy River! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Okaloosa Island condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Wayside Park and Fort Walton Beaches. John Beasley Park and Santa Rosa Sound are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was very tidy and we all loved the balcony view of the pool and view of the gulf! Great place! Defidently will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Great place for a getaway

Close to a lot of restaurants, beautiful weather. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisa L.

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

Short much needed beach trip

Condo was clean!!! Resort grounds kept nice. Beach was GREAT!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We've found our new vacation spot! Perfect for families with young children. Easy access to the beach and lazy river. The condo itself was beautiful and clean. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

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

Great!

Great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy R.

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

Great condo!

This was a great condo and great location! Its beachside, but also easy access to the lazy river as its on the 3rd floor and the bridge to the lazy river is on the 3rd floor. Very well maintained, and very good communication from the host. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful and clean condo in a beautiful location. The 3rd floor was perfect for enjoying the gulf and bayside facilities. I have stayed at this location for the last few summers and have stayed in different condos each time. This one was by far my favorite to date. The only less than stellar comment I have for the host is that the stove and oven combo may need to be serviced soon. The oven took a very long time to heat up and not all stove top burners seemed operable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Great clean condo with ocean and pool views!

We had a great time staying at Destin West Gulfside 309 Condo. Great location walking distance to 5 great restaurant/ bars and shopping! Pool was huge never an issue getting lounge chairs. Steps to beach with chair/ umbrella service. Clean updated Condo and couldn’t hear neighbors. Parking was great ! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle M.

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

Great Place to stay at

Easy parking, clean unit, comfy bed! Nice view of the ocean and pool. The beach is so close. The complimentary chairs and umbrella came in handy on a hot day - it was easy to run up to the condo to grab a couple of snack and come back. Would definitely recommend and come back. The only reason i gave it 4 stars (and not 5) - the master bedroom i next to the hallway, so in the morning, you’ll hear the early riser or late night you’ll hear people coming back. But aside from that, it’s a great condo!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Wonderful spring break

This is our 6th or 7th time at Destin West. We normally stay bayside, but this time chose gulf side. We are so happy with our choice. This property was beautiful. The view of the gulf from the balcony was stunning. The condo was super clean and felt cozy. Our 2 year old loved to run up and down the hallway. The hosts were super easy to communicate with. We had a question during our stay, Frank & Amanda were both quick to respond. Overall wonderful & worry free trip! We cannot wait for our next trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Connie S., Smyrna, TN

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

Grandmother/Mother/Daughter trip

My mother (72) took the master BR, I (50) slept on the bottom bunk and my daughter (20) slept on the couch. We all slept fairly comfortably. The condo was clean and met our needs. My only CONS would be the skillet is flaking and needs replaced, there were no butter knives (only serrated steak knives), and the water pressure in the showers was very low making it impossible to rinse all of the shampoo or conditioner out of thick hair. Even with these cons, we would consider staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jason D.

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

Overall great experience

The only issue we had is that the property wasn’t ready when we arrived. The manager was having to clean due to a scheduling issue, which was okay because she was accommodating. We rewashed bed quilts and linens due to a couple of stains that led us to believe that because of the late cleaning things hadn’t been properly washed. Other than that hiccup, everything else was great. The property is nice overall and close to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

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

Florida Summer Vacay 2023

This condo was super nice! Fantastic view and very clean! We sat on the balcony every morning drinking coffee and every evening to enjoy the view. We really enjoyed the resort and used both sides on the gulf and the bay. The beach is beautiful and the lazy river was a nice change of pace when we needed to change things up. The pool on our side was very nice as well. The resort keeps everything super clean. Ran into several days of thunderstorms, but we were able to wait it out each day and have a great time! The beach service that is included with this condo is a game changer! The guys working the beach service station were amazing! We are very sad to leave but thankful we had a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Just what we were looking for!

We loved this place so much- it was just as it was described and better. Amanda was our go-to person and was available for anything we needed. She was absolutely fabulous - so friendly and accommodating! She and her “boo” were a joy to meet! My 11 year-old daughter and I stayed for a week. All of the pools were great, the beach was beautiful, the condo itself was perfect. I wanted to stay someplace where I didn’t need to rent a car, and this was it. We could walk just down the beach to the Boardwalk for some great food and treats, the pier, the Gulfarium- it was all we were looking for. The unit was just right for the two of us. We had a lovely view of the pool and the beach- it was heavenly. My daughter and I would love to stay again and we hope Amanda will still be there for us when we do!! 💗🌊🏝️
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Darcie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family friendly vacation rental

We enjoyed our time in Gulfside West during spring break. We had a king bed and bunk “room” for 2 adults and a 13yo. It was on the small side but worked well for us. The weather was sunny and mid 60s which was a little too chilly for the pools. Only major complaint was the check-in. We notified the on call person that we were a little (90 min) early and asked if we could check in, didn’t get a response until we had already tried the passcode and were able to get in. She finally replied and said it had not been inspected yet. We hauled our stuff back out of the condo and sat at the pool patio until 4. I don’t think it ever got inspected because there was a full load of towels still in the dryer. Pros: beach side service with 2 chairs and umbrella!, decent restaurants in short walking distance, comfortable beds, having the option to go across the skywalk to the lazy river and another heated pool, view of the gulf and easy walk to the beach, kitchen Cons: floor could use a good scrubbing, no kleenex.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline J.

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

Great location

Great property, great location! We really enjoyed the convenient location, the amenities are great, and we love that the beach towels and umbrella/2 chairs are included!! However, one of the pools was closed for maintenance. The largest pool is really nice and has plenty of chairs. Too bad the water was freezing cold! The hot tub is large but we were only able to use it once. Some large groups would come and camp out it, drinking etc. The lazy river is located across the highway at another section of the property, and a nice open skywalk connects the two, although I do not think my 75 year old mother could have made the walk. (Lazy river is freezing cold also.) Overall we were happy with the condo itself, and we would likely stay in this condo again. Both the owner and property manager are very responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Great vacay spot

Nice condo, everything was as listed. No complaints. We loved the beach, pools, and that beach service was included. Beach gets busy, we went down early to wait in line each morning to claim a front row spot. Weather and water were perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory Jason H.

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

Room 309

This was our first time staying here. Loved it! We had a great view. We will definitely be back. * I wish there was like a tiki bar at the pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Great property!!!

Found this property last minute on the water and it was a great location and super clean condo. Beautiful view of pool and ocean in distance. Everything was so easy to get to from the pools to the beach and even to the Bay side to visit the lazy river. Great for a family of 4 perfect size condo. I loved how easy it was to pull up and luggage carts galore to use to get all the things and luggage from car to condo. Very quiet resort unless it was just this week we went but so nice and relaxing. Property and pools pretty well maintained I felt. I constantly saw staff overseeing parts of property, checking to make sure adults had their wristbands on, alerting families at night when the pools and hot tubs were closing etc. Beach was beautiful the included beach chairs and umbrella is a fabulous perk BUT we found out to get a front row spot my husband had to stand in line each morning to get a good spot as everything is first come first serve. Bring a cup of coffee and enjoy the view while you wait!! I did feel umbrellas were super tight I at times felt right on top of people but it is what it is. For restaurants we found all the good ones in Destin which wasn't far but we did drive around a lot to scout dinner places. Overall had a great time the weather and water were perfect along with the condo ( shower heads could use some updating) BUT I hope to definitely come back soon! Awesome vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey G.

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

Great experience!

We had a great experience at this property! Close to beach, pool, boardwalk, views of the ocean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Very nice condo.

Very nice stay. We did arrive early and called to see if we could check in early. She said they were about done with it. Got there unloaded and they were not done cleaning. Misunderstanding led to us standing under carport with our bags for 2 hours while it rained, waiting on our condo. This condo supplied us with toilet paper, trash bags, beach towels and chairs and umbrella each day on the beach. The only complaint, other than standing waiting on it to be ready, was the pool outside our condo was closed for two days and we had to walk to the other side if we wanted a pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

dawn b.

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

Great property loved it!

Very clean and a variety of options on bay side and beach side. The walk to the beach was pleasant with no steps to get to the beach and back up to the property. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

jason h.

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

Great Property

Condo was great, very clean and plenty of room for teens and us parents. Pool was great and also lazy river where the teens stayed most of the week. Short walk to beach which was great as well. Boardwalk is right down the beach, short walk as well. Overall great stay and we can’t wait to go back, highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jose H., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

Nice property with great location and views. Only problem we had was that property was not ready at check in time. Check in time was at 4 and we got a call from cleaning people right before that telling us that it wasn't ready. She called us back around 5 to let us know it was ready, so we didn't get checked in until after 5.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

First Family Beach Vacation!

We loved this trip and this home made all the difference! My wife and I have a 4 & 6 year old who can’t swim yet and we felt safe and secure at this property. It was incredibly family oriented, but adult enough to feel like we were still living! So many shared pools, lazy river, waterfalls and beaches within a stones throw … it’s like we had a different adventure 2-3xs a day. Ate at the boardwalk a lot, somewhere new every night and they had a Disney movie on the beach on Tuesday, Fireworks off the dock on Wednesday and a free Luau on Thursday. Live music and fun nightly within 5 min every night. I definitely recommend for the options and comfort. Inside the home was a great beach/pool view and a beach vibe that was exactly like we hoped for! Likely to return and thankful for a great trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

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Hosted by Beach Time Vacations LLC

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