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Heron 303-HUGE CORNER CONDO w/ Wrap Around Balcony overlooking Lazy River & Bay!

Family-friendly condo with a water park, 5-minute walk to Fort Walton Beaches

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12222.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Place, Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Okaloosa Island Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Commonarea-1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest bedrooms

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Heron 303-HUGE CORNER CONDO w/ Wrap Around Balcony overlooking Lazy River & Bay!

HERON 303

Recent Updates for guests of 2026! Now sleeps 12!!

Prime corner condo with water front location. Views of bay and lazy river/pool deck. The condo is very spacious (2389 sf) with 2 king suites, and 2 full beds, a rollaway bed that can be moved to any room, plus a fold-out sleeper chair and a new sleeper sofa in the living room. All mattresses are plush top-of-the-line Coastals. All 3 bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, and there is also a half bath. Perfect for large families with all adults or grown children needing their own bed (no bunks) and bathroom. This spacious condo sleeps 12 with plenty of room for everyone to feel comfortable being together or needing their own space. An extra large wraparound balcony with gorgeous views of the bay and the lazy river. There is plenty of seating for the whole family to enjoy the balcony all at once at meal time or just to lounge around and watch the boat traffic or the dolphins play.
Heron has a pool exclusively for guests of the Heron building and it is heated. There is also a 700 ft lazy river and 2 spas along with a waterfall pool that is also heated during colder months. There is a walk-over bridge leading to the the Gulf with it's beautiful white sandy beaches.

The Living room is complete with a mounted 55 inch flat screen TV. Each of the 2 masters have 47 inch TVs and the 3rd bedroom has a 42 inch tv. All are new flat screens, with the three largest being LED razors. The 3 largest TVs have cable and are smart TVS.
The kitchen has granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. It is fully equipped. There is also a private dining room with seating for 6 plus additional seating at the breakfast bar.
There are numerous restaurants nearby, a boardwalk, an aquarium and it's a short drive to an outlet mall as well as several other shopping complexes and grocery stores. The convention center is a block and a half away. There are also numerous golf courses.
No contact check-in and out, Wifi and free parking.

Features of Destin West:
Marina with boat slips available for rent
Lazy River (tubes provided)
Water fall pool (heated during cooler weather)
2 Hot Tubs on Bayside and 1 on Gulfside
Private Osprey pool for Osprey guests only
2 Pools on Gulfside
Access to private beach
Plenty of parking covered or open


In our Area:
Walkable Restaurants and many within a short drive
The Gulfarium
Crab Island
Boat and Jet Ski Rentals
Okaloosa Island Pier with multiple restaurants

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 deadlock

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located on the waterfront, 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Emerald Coast Science Center and Goofy Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wild Willy's Adventure Zone - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angler's Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Upper Deck Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rockin Tacos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Crab Trap - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Heron 303-HUGE CORNER CONDO w/ Wrap Around Balcony overlooking Lazy River & Bay! have a pool?

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

Is Heron 303-HUGE CORNER CONDO w/ Wrap Around Balcony overlooking Lazy River & Bay! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Heron 303-HUGE CORNER CONDO w/ Wrap Around Balcony overlooking Lazy River & Bay!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heron 303-HUGE CORNER CONDO w/ Wrap Around Balcony overlooking Lazy River & Bay!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heron 303-HUGE CORNER CONDO w/ Wrap Around Balcony overlooking Lazy River & Bay!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heron 303-HUGE CORNER CONDO w/ Wrap Around Balcony overlooking Lazy River & Bay! located?

This family-friendly Fort Walton Beach condo building is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Choctawhatchee Bay and Fort Walton Beaches. John Beasley Park and Santa Rosa Sound are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was quick with responses to any questions we had. The condo was spacious, well equiped and had beautiful views!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was great! Plenty of space, rooms were large, plently in the kitchen for cooking with.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRENT O.

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

Excellent stay with beautiful views

The property was well maintained and the views were amazing. The condo is roomy and allows for some relaxation away from other guests. The FWB location was perfect with a 10 minute drive to Destin. This is an excellent property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne N.

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

Perfect Vacation Spot

The condo was beautiful, huge and very clean. The location was great! Had a wonderful time with my family and would definitely consider staying here again and would recommend the property to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

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

Person leading condo

Great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

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

This is our 3rd year staying at Destin west and we love it here!!

Renting is a breeze!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

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

Spring Break

The place was great all around. Clean, plenty of room, really nice. The only thing that we were not a fan of was the amount of drinking/drunk 20s/30s somethings in the pool/hot tub areas at night. It could have just been the time of year but we wished that we could have enjoyed those things as a family. I did not feel comfortable about teenagers being around that at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

We Loved this Property!

We had an amazing time! The condo was great, and the location was great as well. We'll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randy L.

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

Vacation 2024

This condo was great. We enjoyed every minute. If you have a large family, this is the place. We will be back soon.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny P.

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

Amazing Condo!

Will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

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

A RETURNED STAY IN 303

WE LOVE THIS CONDO! We stayed last year for Rock by the Sea, charity music festival. We love it! It is very well appointed and kept up! We hope to have the same condo next year!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kacy F.

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

We will be back!

We had 4 adults and 3 kids in our stay and there was PLENTY of space. The bedrooms are big and spacious. We were there for a wedding but between the balcony and the lazy river it truly felt like a vacation. We’re already talking about booking again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Amazing place!!!

From booking to checking out was a wonderful experience.....This property is beautiful.....larger square footage.....love the large bedrooms....with beautiful view from master.....huge wrap around balcony........from the bay view to the pools and lazy river....short walk over the bridge to the beach and beautiful ocean.....highly reccomend this resort and property......
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra J.

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

Return visit did not disappoint!

We visited this unit 3 years ago and loved it so much, we wanted to return. The space is perfect for our family with adult children. Everyone enjoyed relaxing at the beach (short walk) and the numerous pools. This area is very family friendly fir all ages. The unit was clean and spacious, with a kitchen that had everything we needed. The balcony is huge and has plenty of comfortable seating for all.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jerry Kay M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The carpets need to be cleaned. There are several light bulbs that are burnt out
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

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

Thankful and Blessed

This condo was the perfect place to gather all our children for Thanksgiving! It was spacious, clean, fully equipped, and gorgeous! The view was fantastic! Many thanks to the maintenance man who came out on Thanksgiving day to replace a battery in the smoke detector. We waited less than 10 minutes after calling the office about the incessant beeping. I was impressed! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

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

Fall Break trip

We found the Heron 303 condo last minute due to previous vacation plans being canceled due to hurricane. We felt truly blessed to be able to get this condo once we arrived. It was beautiful and very spacious. The condo and resort were very clean and the grounds with pools, hot tubs, lazy river were spectacular. The grounds crew worked hard to keep it clean. Being on the bay side was very convenient with easy access to the beach. We felt the Heron seemed newer compared to beach side rooms. The over the road walkway was nice. The condo has an assortment of beach items available with a nice wagon to carry items. Bring your own beach towels though. The rooms inside condo were very spacious and the 3 1/2 baths was a plus. We also loved the very large balcony with great views and lots of seating. We loved our time at Destin West and would definitely return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Great Condo

This is really a fantastic Condo, only real problem was the mattress in the master bedroom. They really need a new mattress in there but the view is so beautiful from it, we didn’t care how lumpy it was. Also probably need a newer TV in there, couldn’t get the streaming channels but we could still watch TV. Definitely no problem compared to that view. They do have some beach toys in the laundry room including chairs, umbrella and wagon. We did bring our own because I did not see that they had any in any of the reviews that I saw online. Also, I called and they told me they did not think they had any. They do so if you’re driving, don’t bother bringing any. The condo is very clean when we arrived. We did have a problem with the garbage disposal. Maintenance was there within an hour when I called and he was really nice and helpful. This condo is huge the balcony huge and you don’t see your neighbors.I thought it felt very private. Again those views so pretty. Beautiful beach, close to the pier. Lots of Dolphins swimming around the pier. Rick’s next door great place to watch the game and everyone said their food was great, we only tried the cheese curds…. Very tasty. I wavered back-and-forth about Gulfside and bayside because I really love to walk the beach but so happy with my decision of Bayside with grandkids it’s so nice to go right down to those pools and that lazy River is fantastic. Those kids loved it. Not too bad of a walk to the beach. Absolutely Beautiful !!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H., Prairieville, Louisiana, U.S.A.

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

Lovely condo

We really enjoyed the condo! The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed. The furniture was very comfortable - including patio furniture. Everything was very clean as well. The view from that gorgeous wrap around balcony can’t be beat. Would stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margot R.

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

Wonderful Stay

This condo is even nicer than the current photos as they have done some updates. It is extremely spacious, and the location is just perfect. We did see 1 dolphin in the bay. Not sure if they are there often or if we just got lucky by seeing one the week we were there. Condo was very clean and the balcony is HUGE! Had a great time at Destin West! Would DEFINITELY stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

Heron 303

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: Had a great stay at Heron 303. The condo was spacious, well appointed, and very clean. The large balcony had a great view of the bay. Comfy beds. Plenty of kitchen supplies.
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8/10 Good

An enjoyable week❣️

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than 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 bay side was beautiful! First time I have stayed where there was a bay and beach. I pushed my self too far trying to walk to the dock. I didn’t realize how much distance you would need to walk. Perhaps putting a note in would help them choose where to choose! We did love the place. Your condo was beautiful.

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

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

Spacious condo with beautiful views of the bay

This condo was so clean and spacious. The direct view of the gulf allowed for breathtaking sunsets. We loved the closeness to the private Heron pool and to the lazy river. And Rick's on the island was just a few minutes walk. Great food we picked up and brought home several times. With the current pandemic that was a definite perk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

A guest from Scott Depot, WV

Heron 303

Rating Details: The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place was nice but the tv in one bedroom didn’t work
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10/10 Excellent

Scott N.

Great Condo

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 views of the bay and many passing boats were beautiful- Large balcony was nice for everyone to be out on- Heated pool allowed us to swim on our chillier days- Kitchen (i.e. pots, pans, etc.) was well stocked, we lacked nothing- location was great providing a less crowded beach to the east- easy access to both bay and gulf- dock in bay was great with night time walks allowing us to see fish and crabs- as with any condo with pools, expect noise with the excitement of kids playing- overall really nice facility with good location

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