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Heron 309--Newly Updated DEC 2023!-Sleeps 9, Corner Condo w/ Wraparound Balcony

Waterfront condo with kitchen and balcony

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Dining
Living area
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Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9146.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Place, Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Okaloosa Island Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Commonarea-1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Heron 309--Newly Updated DEC 2023!-Sleeps 9, Corner Condo w/ Wraparound Balcony

UPDATED DECEMBER 2023-Be the first to stay in this newly updated condo with 85 INCH TVS in Living room plus 2 wine/drink coolers. Perfect for large families and gatherings. New bedroom furniture and linens and smart TVS in every bedroom. This owner has made this the perfect place for relaxing to watch a bowl game in the winter or resting from long days in the beach and lazy river during every season.

Heron 309-Corner condo with wrap around balcony. From the top of the line mattresses, upgraded granite, great cabinetry and built-ins to the flat screen televisions this condo exudes luxury and relaxation.

The kitchen is fully stocked with all of the utensils that you will need for that special meal with family and friends. Stainless steel cookware and top of the line appliances are furnished along with mixing bowls and casserole dishes. So whether you decide to dine in or out the kitchen is ready for your needs.

Master bedroom has a king sized bed with top of the line mattress and linens! Also enjoy a flat screen TV and views of the lazy river (at night it glows and is sure to set your mood) Master bath has Jacuzzi tub and separate shower! I also boasts dual vanities and a large walk in closet.

Second bedroom also has a king sized bed with top of the line mattress and linens! Also enjoy a flat screen TV.

The third bedroom has a queen size top of the line bed also with a flat screen TV and access to private balcony. We promise you will love it!!

There is also a top of the line sleeper sofa and a sleeper chair .

You will enjoy our flat screen HDTV in the living room with cable and we also provide a full movie library for your viewing enjoyment! We also provide wifi for your business or pleasure needs.

The large wraparound front balcony looks straight at the lazy river. Enjoy your meal right on the deck as you watch the lazy river and enjoy all of the scenery of DestinWest Bayside.

Separate laundry room with full size washer and dryer and plenty of storage for your stay. Pack and play also furnished for families with small children.

309 Heron is very conveniently located right in front of the stairs for Heron and gives you easy access to the amenities of Bayside and puts you next to the walkway for the Gulfside amenities.

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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 Okaloosa Island Beach and Destin Beaches. Emerald Coast Science Center and Goofy Golf are also worth visiting. 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
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fort Walton Beach Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 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
  • ‪Rockin Tacos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Upper Deck Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Crab Trap - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Heron 309--Newly Updated DEC 2023!-Sleeps 9, Corner Condo w/ Wraparound Balcony have a pool?

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

Is Heron 309--Newly Updated DEC 2023!-Sleeps 9, Corner Condo w/ Wraparound Balcony pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heron 309--Newly Updated DEC 2023!-Sleeps 9, Corner Condo w/ Wraparound Balcony?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heron 309--Newly Updated DEC 2023!-Sleeps 9, Corner Condo w/ Wraparound Balcony?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heron 309--Newly Updated DEC 2023!-Sleeps 9, Corner Condo w/ Wraparound Balcony located?

Located in Okaloosa Island, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Choctawhatchee Bay and Okaloosa Island Beach. Santa Rosa Sound and Fort Walton Beaches are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

NICOLE C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bugs and roaches. Mold in the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Fuds

It was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

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

Great condo!

We loved staying at Destin West! The pool area was great, and it was a short drive to Destin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan L.

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

Fort Walton Beach - Heron 309

Just as described, very nice and plenty of space! Will definitely visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelli F.

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

Loved our stay!

Absolutely loved our stay! From communication of check-in to check out. Property was more than we all expected. Unit was beautiful and very accommodating. We had everything we needed. Stay was like at home. Location was great. Most of all kids and adults loved the pool and lazy river. Definitely will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tony S.

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

Wonderful experience. Great service.

Though we had a few items that needed attention, Robyn and Jennifer were excellent in responding and making things right.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019
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8/10 Good

Linda A.

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 about our condo was great. We had an overall fabulous experience,this is the 2nd time staying at Destin west and I will continue too. The only issue I had was the condo needs to be fumigated. We did find a few spiders and spider webs, one roach and lots of ants. I was nervous because I have a child that is severely allergic to ants, she has anaphalaxis attacks if stung.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rep M., Here

Nice Condo

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: Preface: mgmt co. did a good job taking care of us--we appreciate their efforts. The extenuating issues with the entire complex are not a reflection of this condo or owner: 1)Alarm system for the entire bldg. malfunctioned one afternoon thru part of night causing it to go off MULTIPLE TIMES (at least 5x), and each time the fire dept. had to respond to turn it off. 2)Lazy river filter quit working and was down for 2-1/2 days--not good when that is one of the top reasons why you selected to stay somewhere. Again, not mgmt or owner's fault. As for Heron 309, it is a very nice condo. Wraparound balcony allowed the wind to blow around the side of the unit, which made for a nice relaxing place to sit. (Doubt if middle unit balconies experienced this breeze.) The living room side view was perfect for watching fireworks. The furniture and beds were very comfortable. Unit was clean for the most part, but could use a good deep cleaning (baseboards dusty, sticky tile from floor cleaner build up, master bathroom mildew). Chief complaint: the ceiling fan and lack of lighting in the master bedroom--15 watts in a dark room. I read prior reviews before booking and assumed it would be fixed by the time we got there. NO! So...Even though the ceiling fan is pretty, it does NOT function properly and should be replaced. Bulbs are burned out and can't be easily replaced; light must be left on if you want the ceiling fan on; and the fan makes noise! REPLACE THE CEILING FAN! It does NOT take that long (1-2hrs max) to replace a fan so there is no reason why it can't been done between bookings. We took the lamp out of the living room and moved it to the bedroom so we could find what we wanted in our suitcases at night. Walk over to beach was not bad but if disabled, I recommend staying on gulf side. Location in town and to Destin was good. Enjoyed walking on pier at night. Unit close to stairs and perfect distance away from smelly trash chute! Would possibly stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean room. Lots of space and had everything we needed. Perfect location. Pools were all nice and well kept. We were very pleased with our booking.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Korie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely everything the discrimination stated! We had a wonderful time and the Condo was absolutely amazing. Very clean and well put together, had all the necessities and then some! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I had a wonderful trip. We were in town for a wedding and decided to make a vacation out of it. The condo is large we had plenty of room! The kitchen has anything you could possibly need during your stay! The only negatives I have about the stay is our 3 year old’s feet would get solid black from walking on the floor. We mopped however it was maybe the grout of the tile it needs a good mopping all that was there was a swifter so we could not truly get it clean. Second the trash shoot next to the elevator is great except it seemed like it was full every morning we tried to use it.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Heron 309

The condo was beautiful! It was very modern and updated. It had everything we needed The property was beautiful We lived the lazy river and the short walk to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Great

It was great as always. I have to find out exactly what kind of tv that is in the living room. It looks like the people on the screen are fixing to walk out in the room with you.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good condition.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaSha H.

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

Great View and Spacious

We loved the view and there was plenty of room for everyone. Kitchen had everything that was needed for us to cook. It has a nice washer and dryer so we could keep the laundry caught up and had clean beach / pool towels daily.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

Great Stay

We had a great stay at the Heron! The condo was just as described, and everything was great! There was so much to do on site such as multiple pools, a lazy river, a dock to walk out on to watch dolphins, and the ocean a short walk away. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place!!

Place was clean except the floors but well supplied, beds were comfortable, and great location. Definitely would stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

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

Very Comfortable

We were all over the place with options in this area. Bedrooms and lazy river sold us! No regrets. The amount of fun stuff in the area was amazing! Thank you and we hope to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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

Peaceful

The check in was easy and the whole trip was peaceful! Will come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcella D.

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

Everything Was wonderful. There are a few spots that need fixing up but not enough to complain about

We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse E.

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

Very nice resort & condo

Everything was very nice, would definitely go back
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mandy F.

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

This property was perfect for our family.

Loved the lazy river and the easy access to the beach. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ben I.

Great Condo

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great condo and location.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

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

Destin West Heron.

The condo was spacious,clean and the amenities were fantastic. It is a home away from home. We will be staying again and recommending them to all our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

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