Destin West Heron 508/Bayside/Lazy River

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Hot tub
Washer
Gym

Explore the area

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
‪6 min walk‬
Okaloosa Island Pier
‪8 min walk‬
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
‪9 min walk‬
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Destin West is hands down the best resort in the Destin/Fort Walton Beach area. Heron 508 is the perfect condo for your vacation. Spacious with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a full laundry room. Overlooks the lazy river, heated pool, 2 hot tubs, large outdoor area for grilling, and a marina/dock for fishing. Guests also have full use of the gulfside beach, huge pool, fitness center and other amenities. The condo is well equipped with everything you need for a perfect family trip! There is a king bed in the master, a queen in the guest bedroom and two twin beds in the third bedroom.

Property manager

Shawn Tidwell/Linda Tidwell

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Dryer

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located in Fort Walton Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Emerald Coast Science Center are also worth visiting.

Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Okaloosa Island Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪The Boardwalk - Okaloosa Island - ‬11 min walk
‪Rockin Tacos - ‬10 min walk
‪Angler's Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬18 min walk
‪Al's Beach Club - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Destin West Heron 508/Bayside/Lazy River have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Destin West Heron 508/Bayside/Lazy River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Destin West Heron 508/Bayside/Lazy River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Destin West Heron 508/Bayside/Lazy River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Destin West Heron 508/Bayside/Lazy River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound and Fort Walton Beaches. Choctawhatchee Bay and Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island are also within 10 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Anna E.

5 Apr 2025

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

New Favorite location

We loved this property and all it had to offer. The comforts of home in a great location with all the amenities.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia W.

8 Sept 2024

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

Mother/daughter trip

I was very impressed with the condo. It was everything I expected and more.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dara P.

6 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Great Condo!

We loved the Condo, it had everything that you would need. We would definitely stay there again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigette H.

23 July 2024

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

Bayside was perfect!

We thoroughly enjoyed the views, lazy river/pools/hot tubs and peaceful floating out in the bay. We expected to spend time at the beach, but enjoyed the bay more. The condo was large and clean and had tons of towels for swimming and bathing, which was essential for us since we flew in.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caty J.

14 July 2024

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

Beach Time

We very much enjoyed our family vacation in the beautiful condo at Destin West. The condo was top notch and had many thoughtful amenities within it to make our stay so wonderful. I cannot think of one thing I would change. We enjoyed the lazy river every night and used the skywalk many times for beach access. The property was pristine and very well kept. We would love to stay in this spacious and lovely unit again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald C.

7 July 2024

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

Like home away from home

Great spacious 3 bedroom condo that felt like home with real dishes, plenty of big towels, and high end appliances. The living room, kitchen, and master bedroom/bathroom had plenty of room. The patio area had a storage box full of beach toys, umbrella, chairs, floaties, etc.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kahla A.

1 June 2024

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

Great Time!

We had a wonderful vacation here! We have a 6 year old and an 8 month old and it was awesome having the beach so close and the pools for days when the ocean was too choppy. It was close enough to drive to amenities but nice to be away from the craziness of Destin. It was great having floaties and beach toys available too! Thanks for great memories we can look back on for years to come!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sumeet K.

17 Oct 2023

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

Amazing Condo and Property

Amazingly thoughtful hosts (they even have a small pack and play for young children), great condo and awesome property. It’s a short walk to the beach and is in the middle of everything. My son absolutely loved the lazy river. My family will definitely return!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

28 Sept 2023

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

Heron stay

We absolutely loved this property, they had everything you need and it was very accommodating! We can’t wait to stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

21 July 2023

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

Awesome Condo to stay in Destin

My family of five really enjoyed staying at this condo for seven days. The condo had great amenities like plenty of beach towels, beach chairs, beach wagon, boards, floats, really clean and updated. The only negative is the Master Bedroom bed was too firm for us (didn't sleep well). Overall my whole family enjoyed out stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky V.

15 July 2023

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

Everything you need!

Destin West has everything you need for an amazing vacation. The property has so much to offer for all ages. The location is great for avoiding the Destin traffic. This particular unit was well stocked with everything you need, including extra beach chairs, beach umbrellas and floaties. There was extra toilet paper, dish soap, laundry soap and even spices. The beds were comfortable and the unit was decorated nicely. We were impressed with the communication with the owner who addressed our needs and answered questions throughout the stay. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JAMIE F.

27 June 2023

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

Highly Recommend!

This rental was beautiful! Rooms were clean, kitchen fully stocked with supplies, balcony overlooking the resort style pool and marina. Located in a good area with plenty of restaurants and attractions. Highly recommended

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody E.

1 June 2023

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

Memorial Day weekend/week stay

This is the best condo we’ve stayed in whether it’s been Destin or Orange Beach, our to normal destinations. We’ve stayed at this property before but needed a condo with a true 3rd bedroom. This one will be a repeat. They were so well stocked. We come prepared with trash bags, laundry detergent, etc. but they had backups for everything. The access to their beach towels and pool/beach accessories was a great plus. The square footage was great.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B., Dallas, GA

24 Apr 2023

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

Fabulous vacation!

Loved the condo! Beautifully decorated, had a LOT of extras that were so nice to have available. The hosts were wonderful and extremely responsive. 100% would rent this condo again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

18 Apr 2023

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

Better than expected!

This property was wonderful! It was better in person than the pictures! Communication was excellent, clear, and timely. The condo was clean, updated and well stocked. The resort was great for our family with teens (13 and 16). The multiple pools and the beach gave the kids some roaming room without needing to leave the property. The pool area staff kept things very clean, made sure only guests were utilizing the facilities and interacted well with all the spring break kids. We all loved it and would highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shawn Tidwell/Linda Tidwell

We (Shawn and Linda Tidwell) always dreamed of owning a condo in the Fort Walton Beach/Destin area. That dream became a reality with the purchase of our first Destin West condo in October 2020. We loved Destin West so much we bought 2 more here and 5 total. We love trying to create the perfect environment and experience for ourselves, our guests, family and friends. We truly enjoy sharing these properties we love so much.

Why they chose this property

We already own Heron 408, so when the chance to buy this one came around we jumped at the chance. Destin West is the best resort in the area and bayside by the lazy river is our favorite place. The view is spectacular and the amenities are the best.

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English

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Living Room 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property