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Gulf 513-2 BED/2 BATH-sleeps 6-VIEWS OF POOL AND BEACH! Updated

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Heated pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Commonarea-1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Gulf 513-2 BED/2 BATH-sleeps 6-VIEWS OF POOL AND BEACH! Updated

Destin West Gulf side 513--Updated Bathrooms and Kitchen!! View of the ocean from this condo cannot be beat!!

Gulf 513 is a sophisticated and stylish 1 bedroom plus bunk room condo that sleeps 6. Located on the 5th floor of Destin West Gulf side, this newly renovated condo boasts of beautiful shades of blue that continue all throughout. Stunning views will have you thinking twice about ever returning home.

Spacious master bedroom features a king size bed, flat screen TV and a master bathroom.

Bunk room is perfect for littles to adults and all of those in between and also has it's own bathroom.

Open concept living/ktichen/dining room has plenty of seating to relax, enjoy the view or just kick back and watch a little TV after a long day at the beach. Sofa is a sleeper sofa. Dining table and additional seating at the kitchen bar will have you covered for a quick breakfast or a gourmet dinner. Kitchen is equipped with everything needed to cook a meal. We also include a pack n play in the condo.

The star of the show is the balcony. With room for all of your guests to sit and relax or enjoy a meal....but who can resist a cup of coffee every morning with that view? Beach access, 2 pools, picnic area with grills and a hot tub are some of the many things Destin West Gulfside offers, but that isn't all. Guests have access to the Destin West bayside 700 foot lazy river, waterfall pool, marina and 2 large hot tubs.

Be the first to enjoy this piece of Heaven on Earth.



AREA ATTRACTIONS
Walk to:
Ft. Walton Beach Boardwalk (offers many restaurants, shops and boutiques)
Gulfarium (live marine show)
Fishing Pier
Emerald Coast Conference Center
Miniature Golf
Wild Willy's Adventure Zone (pizza parlor, arcade)

Subject to traffic:
Gulf Breeze Zoo - 30 min. drive
Okaloosa Regional Airport - (Now USAir flights) 20-25 min drive
Big Kahuna Water Park - 15-20 min drive
Destin Commons - 20-25 min drive
Silver Sands Factory Outlets - 30-35 min drive
Nearest Wal-Mart - 10 min drive

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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

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Property # 2513017vb
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 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. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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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

  • ‪Sura Korean Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪FUBAR Pizza Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Floyd's Shrimp House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Upper Deck Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf 513-2 BED/2 BATH-sleeps 6-VIEWS OF POOL AND BEACH! Updated pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gulf 513-2 BED/2 BATH-sleeps 6-VIEWS OF POOL AND BEACH! Updated?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf 513-2 BED/2 BATH-sleeps 6-VIEWS OF POOL AND BEACH! Updated on 11 Jan 2027 start from AU$499, 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.

How much is parking at Gulf 513-2 BED/2 BATH-sleeps 6-VIEWS OF POOL AND BEACH! Updated?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gulf 513-2 BED/2 BATH-sleeps 6-VIEWS OF POOL AND BEACH! Updated?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf 513-2 BED/2 BATH-sleeps 6-VIEWS OF POOL AND BEACH! Updated?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf 513-2 BED/2 BATH-sleeps 6-VIEWS OF POOL AND BEACH! Updated 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Cheyenne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location to the beach and the pools were great!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Dec 2025
Thank you for your review. I’m glad the location to the beach and the pools were great for you. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to welcome you back to the Gulf Coast.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

abby m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location/view of the gulf was fantastic! The only issue was the sofa sleeper. This should not be counted as a sleeping option; it was veryyy uncomfortable with the bar sticking you in the back! Our fifth guest had to sleep on the couch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad the location and Gulf view were fantastic. We're sorry the sofa sleeper was so uncomfortable. Thank you for letting us know. We’d love to welcome you back for another stay.
Verified

4/10 Poor

JIM B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointing

Good location and the place was clean, also the responses from management were prompt when needed....those were about the only positives. Very uncomfortable beds and furniture in general, and the main TV signal was never strong enough to watch anything all week. My kids and I didn't sit out on the patio because the chairs out there were so uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you found the furniture uncomfortable, as this hasn’t been mentioned in previous reviews and most guests have shared how much they enjoyed their stay. We truly value guest comfort and will certainly keep your comments in mind as we continue to maintain and improve the space. We’re glad you chose to stay with us and appreciate the opportunity to host you.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brooke B.

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

Perfect location. Minor issues

Perfect location for traveling into Destin. Restaurants, shops, and boardwalk all within walking distance. Upon arrival, master had a stuffy smell. The condo had a beautiful view of the gulf! Did find mold on inside of the shower curtain which was quickly fixed by management property as well as the garbage disposal that didn’t work. Issues with the TV glitching as well as garbage disposal’s continuous leak under the counter. I would absolutely stay in this location again but might just look at a different condo.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2025
Brooke, we appreciate your feedback and we are so glad you enjoyed yours stay despite these minor maintenance issues that happened during your stay. We appreciate you letting us take care of them. We do hope that you will be back soon and give us another shot at turning it around for you with all of the recent updates that have been made since your stay, and we look forward to seeing you then.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Great vacation!

Really enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2025
Steve, we love hearing that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick E.

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

Ok place to stay

Very clean and nice, good location. Wish it had the beach chair amenities. But overall good.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2024
Patrick, thank you so much for your review. Just so our future guests are aware, we do have a wagon and several chairs on the balcony for our guests to set up and use and it is an easy walk to make with these items. Beach service is available for purchase if that is your jam though. We do hope you will join us again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family vacation

Loved the check in and check out process quick and easy! We didn’t have any problems during our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2024
Your five-star review means the world to us! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our vacation rental. We'd love to have you back for another fantastic getaway!
Verified

8/10 Good

Christi S.

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

Great view

Upon arrival the condo had a musty smell in the master bedroom area. Everything appeared as it did in the photos. However, the floors were dirty and sandy. The broom was broken and the sliding glass door was extremely hard to operate. By the second day the sliding door would not fully close or lock. I contacted the property manager and the door was fixed and a broom was brought to the room. We bought a swiffer to clean the floors. Upon arrival a wagon full of sandy beach toys, rusty chair, umbrella and half inflated floated were tossed in the corner of the balcony. This was not a welcoming sight! We didn’t touch any of it! Also the lounge chair on balcony was rusty and broken. The balcony table and chairs were functional and usable. The garbage disposal didn’t work which I reported at the end of our visit. It seemed there were maintenance concerns that should have been addressed before we arrived and for the price we paid I feel everything should have been in order before we arrived. The kitchen was equipped however, the cookware was not the best quality. Overall we had a great visit despite the issues listed above. The maintenance contact was helpful and did address my concerns. Would I stay here again? Probably not.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2025
Christi, we appreciate the feedback and have made some recent updates to all of these issues to make sure our future guests have a flawless experience. We do hope that you will give us another chance at turning this around for you and making a much better impression next time around. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay over all though.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nanette Z.

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

Lovely escape

Nicely decorated and had all the amenities that we needed. Great view of and access to the beach, plus a convenient walk over the bridge to the Lazy River. Bonus was the beach wagon on the patio with beach chairs and kickboards (wish we would have had time to use them. Will definitely try to book this condo for future trips to Okaloosa.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2024
Hello Nanette! Thank you for choosing Best Beach! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time during your stay, especially enjoying the beach wagon and Lazy River. Your positive feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to exceeding your expectations on your next visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

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

Perfect location

Perfect location for attending the volleyball tournament and enjoying the beach and all the amenities the property has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2024
Hi Gary! Thank you for sharing your positive feedback about your recent stay. We're thrilled to learn that the location added to your overall experience and you were able to enjoy the volleyball tournament. Your review made our day, and we can't wait to see you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audree C.

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

Perfect Location

Everything was right within walking range, and Destin was a few minute drive
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your great review! We love hearing that you enjoyed your stay in this beautiful condo.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

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

Beautiful Property!!

Condo on the Beach was very clean and well taken care of. The pool & Hot Tub were extremely clean and well maintained! Only thing I would’ve liked to have seen, was the pool to be warmer. Not many used it due to the coldness of the water. Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this property. Very impressive!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your great review. Destin West has several great heated pool options for our guests to use during these colder stays. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay despite the weather though and we look forward to having you back as our guest again soon.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Martha F.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Quick Getaway

We enjoyed our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2023
Hi Martha, So glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope you let us host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Excellent

Great access to beach, nice amenities. Very clean, beautiful view of ocean and restaurants down near the pier. Tips: wear sandals or slides on boardwalk during the day, very hot! Book your chairs/umbrella early, booth opens at 9am and usually a line starts to form about 830am. Fubar pizza (a few minutes away) is yummy and all the restaurants near the pier are very good! Recommend the lobster tacos at Rockin Tacos!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2025
Melissa, thank you so much for your great review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and our beautiful area. We hope to see you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Beautiful

Location couldn’t be better. Super clean. Had every accommodation we could need. Twin beds are better for smaller people. Overall we just loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Michelle, we appreciate your 5 star review and we hope to have you back soon as a guest with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany Z.

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

Excellent condo

We loved staying here. The condo was close to the beach and the many pools it offers. It’s also within walking to many restaurants. We would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2025
We are so pleased you enjoyed the location, pools, and nearby dining. It is wonderful to know you would stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige W.

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

Great stay

Everything was exactly what we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2025
We are glad everything was just what you needed for a great visit. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

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

Very clean and great view!

The condo was very clean (HOW do you get all that sand cleaned up?!), great view of the ocean and the pool area! Really the only issues we had was the washer tried to not work correctly for 2 cycles but then miraculously started working after I contacted management. Also I was little shocked that even the very basic seasonings (S&P) weren’t even provided but that’s probably a Covid issue and definitely not a deal breaker! The pool (again not the Condo owners fault) was VERY COLD! They definitely didn’t have the heat on, it was so cold even the kids wouldn’t swim in it! Overall it was a great stay and a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2023
Thank you, Andrea! Great question....but you really never do. It is everywhere and you will find it in your suitcase the next time you open it. :) We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary I.

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

October stay!

We enjoyed our stay very much. Only issue we had was the pool bracelet. We misplaced one the 1st day and they said in our terms of staying we would owe 30 bucks each bracelet that is lost. But the point I'm trying to make is... NO ONE EVEN CHECKS OR EVEN LOOKS FOR POOL BRACELETS.... But I guess it's a way to make extra money for the owners. Pull out bed is extremely un comfortable , we had to purchase a foam mattress at local Walmart. I would stay at this place again just not this particular condo.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2025
We are happy you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your comments about the pullout bed and pool bracelets. Your feedback is helpful and we are glad to know you would stay again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Claudia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in the Sun

Lovely view from our condo. The beach and pool were great. The king size bed was very comfortable. The parking garage was easy to access and close to the condo. Lots of personal touches. The kitchen had lots of dishes, silverware and glasses.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2022
Claudia, thank you so much for your review. So glad you enjoyed all of the little touches that our owner leaves and the convenience of our condo. We hope to see you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Nice

Great tkme
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2022
Please visit us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

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

Destin-West

Awesome place. Very clean and convenient to everything around. Fast check-in straight to the room with door codes for access. Great view of pool and beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2022
We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit! Please visit us again soon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

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

We had an amazing time! The beach cart was so helpful with umbrella and chairs.

We look forward to coming again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2022
Monica, thank you so much for your great review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to having you back again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke T.

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

Wanna get away

The property was as described and was was perfect for our getaway. You can’t ask for more when you want to be so close to the beach. The condo was even available for early check in as our flight came in early. Overall we had a wonderful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2022
Brooke, thank you so much for your great review. We are glad that we were able to get you in to start your getaway early. We hope to see you again soon. Take care.
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Condo was fine

Comfortable enough, exactly as advertised. Communication was lacking, however. There was no direction about parking (after accessing the condo the directions were there), and nothing noting that the letter on the address would not be on the condo door. Little things like that added a lot of stress. In addition we were given one roll of toilet paper for a week's stay. There were none of the niceties like salt and pepper, coffee filters, paper towels provided, so make sure you bring your own. Finally, someone before us had stripped all the remotes of their batteries and they had not been replaced. Overall it was fine. Just note the 2 bunk beds are very small. Our teens barely fit and the room got very hot at night because there was no ventilation. Almost like a converted closet. Last, there was a tornado while we were there and there were no instructions on what to do or where to go in case of emergency within the building. It was a disappointing trip overall and the condo seemed to fit right in with that.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Erin, thank you for this feedback. Our carefree instructions have the address and the condo number listed as the very fist heading of the information. There is a parking garage attached to the Destin West gulfside building that allows you to park on the same floor as your condo. Doors are labeled with a plaque posted right beside the door. We also provide our phone number for our emergency contact in the carefree instructions and our personal numbers inside the condo to call with any questions during your stay. I have checked with our operations manager and we did not receive any calls from you, but would have been happy to help with any of these issues immediately. We are unable to provide spices and coffee (food items) due to state licensing requirements and we provide a starter pack of things like toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, dish pods, garbage can liners. But we do not provide for your entire stay. That is typical with most rental management companies. Many of your issues could have been answered and fixed during your stay if we had been given a heads up. We do hope that despite these things you would be willing to give Destin West another shot. Take care.

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