Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
21 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Bunk Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beauty on the Bay, 5th floor, Lazy River view; 2Bd/2Ba plus bunkroom, sleeps 8
2016 Renovation; GREAT VIEWS and RELAXING!!! Pelican unit 503 has 2 bedrooms, two baths, and a private bunk-bedroom. It is furnished with a sofa sleeper, love seat and extra chair in the living area. This condo accommodates up to eight people to sleep.
FREE Wi-Fi and full-size stacked washer and dryer are included.
The master bedroom includes a large king-size bed, matching furniture and a TV/DVD system. From the master, you can enjoy great views of the bay, hot tubs, new Marina and pools through the huge picture window. It also has a dual sliding glass door that openings onto the balcony. What a way to enjoy your morning coffee. The Master Bedroom adjoins a large master bath with separate shower and garden tub for the ultimate in luxury.
The second bedroom includes a queen-size bed and matching bedroom set with its own TV/DVD player. The private bunk-room is a great kid’s get-away. The bunkroom includes twin bunked beds and its own TV.
The large great living area includes its own 43” Flat Screen TV/DVD player. It is furnished with custom designer drapes, and a custom sofa sleeper with 2 additional chairs. It adjoins the completely stocked kitchen with refrigerator & ice maker, ultra-quite dish washer, full stove/oven, toaster, blender, can opener, etc. The kitchen includes a large breakfast bar with 3 bar stools. Next to the kitchen you will find a full-sized dining table for up to 6 guests along with the 3 bar stools.
The dual sliding doors from the living room area will take you out onto the large private balcony for great views and the ultimate of enjoyment and relaxation. Don't forget the new Bay Marina where you can fish or just walk on. It goes out about 400 ft. into the Bay.
Destin West Bayside units feature Gulf of Mexico and sand views (see picture of the Gulf and crosswalk to the Gulf) from the front of the unit's walkway and wonderful bay views from the living room balcony. This 5th floor balcony overlooks a spectacular 700 FOOT LAZY RIVER POOL with circulating current, a heated water fall pool, two hot tubs and a just-completed private marina where you can visit or fish from the deck that stretches out into the massive and beautiful Chatawachee Bay. For your comfort and enjoyment, the balcony is furnished with very nice patio furniture. Access to the Gulf of Mexico’s clear waters and white beaches, and Destin West Gulfside amenities are included as part of your Resort stay!!!
Multiple restaurants are within walking distance at the Gulfside Boardwalk and adjacent to the Destin West Resort. See overview picture of the area.
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Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Condo associations limits hours of common areas.
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Local onsite management company will provide check-in services and any other needs upon arrival. Minimum age requirement is 25 years old.
Travel needs to provide Home Address to condo owner for check in with my local management company. Local Management will also verify minimum age of 25
Beach service is available through a local vendor.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Note from host: Condo associations limits hours of common areas.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 in Okaloosa Island, a neighbourhood in Fort Walton Beach, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Emerald Coast Science Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Fort Walton Beach, FL
What's nearby
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Wild Willy's Adventure Zone - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Okaloosa Island Pier - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Sura Korean Steakhouse - 3 min drive
Old Bay Steamer - 17 min walk
FUBAR Pizza Bar - 20 min walk
Floyd's Shrimp House - 9 min walk
Upper Deck Beachside Bar & Grill - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Beauty on the Bay, 5th floor, Lazy River view; 2Bd/2Ba plus bunkroom, sleeps 8 have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Beauty on the Bay, 5th floor, Lazy River view; 2Bd/2Ba plus bunkroom, sleeps 8 ?
As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beauty on the Bay, 5th floor, Lazy River view; 2Bd/2Ba plus bunkroom, sleeps 8 on 8 May 2026 start from AU$488, 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.
Is Beauty on the Bay, 5th floor, Lazy River view; 2Bd/2Ba plus bunkroom, sleeps 8 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Beauty on the Bay, 5th floor, Lazy River view; 2Bd/2Ba plus bunkroom, sleeps 8 ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beauty on the Bay, 5th floor, Lazy River view; 2Bd/2Ba plus bunkroom, sleeps 8 ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beauty on the Bay, 5th floor, Lazy River view; 2Bd/2Ba plus bunkroom, sleeps 8 ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beauty on the Bay, 5th floor, Lazy River view; 2Bd/2Ba plus bunkroom, sleeps 8 located?
Nestled on the beach, this Okaloosa Island condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound and Fort Walton Beaches. John Beasley Park and Wayside Park are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Destin West Beach and Bay Resort is beautiful and the location cannot be any better. The condo was perfect and overlooked the amazing lazy river and bay. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to another.
Overall we had a great stay! Condo was clean and had almost everything we needed for a comfortable stay. I would highly recommend replacing the cookware. It would also be nice to leave a starter pack of dish soap. Loved the pools and lazy river! Walk to the beach is far, but doable and nice once there.
The room was absolutely perfect! The view of the pool area and the bay were also amazing! The room and condo were both very clean! We will definitely be back!
Brian L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heather R.
1 June 2019
Bay Side was wonderful for our young family
Our first booking with VRBO and my first time to Destin. We had a lovely time at the lazy river and the beach was perfect! We are already planning to come back maybe in the fall! Condo made our stay so relaxing.
We were very pleased with the accommodations We were in a perfect location for beach, pool, fishing, and the lazy river. The staff that welcomed us and checked us in were very helpful and pleasant. The wording regarding sleeping accommodations, however, was somewhat confusing to us. Overall, we enjoyed our visit and are looking forward to returning soon.
My stay from start to finish was wonderful. This unit is the center complex of the resort, overseeing the beautiful bay and breathtaking lazy river and pool. This unit accommodated my families needs in it's entirety. It was clean and stocked with basic necessities. We enjoyed our stay so much that I plan on booking this exact unit again this year.
Earnisty M.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2021
Thanks, we agree this is a great location in the complex.
My family and I stayed at Destin Beach & Bay Resort in Pelican 503 for a National Softball tournament and had the best time. The resort was very accommodating and there was so much to do, whether you wanted to go out or stay. There were plenty of restaurants within walking distance as well as plenty for the kids. We spent a majority of our time with our friends and family down at the lazy river and grilling by the pool, the kids LOVED the lazy river!
Check in was super easy! If you arrive before checkin time you can still get in to use the pools and everything until your room is accessible. The room and view are just as they are advertised. Everything was very clean! Ray always answered questions quickly and when we wanted to stay an extra night, He called the front desk to arrange it for us! It was also fun to be able to walk out in the bay, we found several hermit crabs! We’re already talking about booking again for next year!
Kids loved the lazy river. The men enjoyed fishing off the dock and the pier was close by. I have arteritis so the beach was a little walk for me but I went at my own pace. I discovered that I could have driven to parking on the gulf side. So much to do around us. The rooms were clean and liked the tile floors. The pictures were accurate for the property. Great communication with verbo, host, and everyone. We will be coming back, hopefully with more of our family. Thanks for a wonderful Vacation.
We were travelling for a karate competition with 3 adults and 4 teenagers. The condo offered plenty of room for everyone. It was beautifully decorated and very well maintained.
The on-site amenities kept everyone occupied and happy during down time from competing.
The location was perfect as well! It is within walking distance of the convention center, Wild Willys (arcades, go karts, putt putt, lazer tag, etc!!), and the Boardwalk which offers many restaurants to choose from in a super casual and "chill" atmosphere.
Anything else you could possibly need while on vacation can all be found in a 5 to 10 min. drive!
I would HIGHLY recommend #503 to ANYONE staying in this area!
Jennifer B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Angela J.
1 Apr 2019
Not one complaint
We stayed in Pelican 503. It was 7 of us and don't let the size fool you, yes it is compact but we were so comfortable and didn't feel cramp at all. The bunk room was surprisingly big and that allowed for plenty of space for the kids. The bathrooms were huge and the kitchen had everything we needed. When we arrived check in was a breeze and everyone was friendly. This resort has a little of something for everyone and everything is in walking distance. Driving is optional. You will not regret getting this condo. And the views are amazing! And we are so happy we picked the gulf side because it was much quieter than the bay side with the beach. So relaxing. I wouldn't change a thing!! Great great great!
Angela J.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2021
Thanks for covering it ALL. The bay and Lazy River views are some of the Best.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Calvin K.
24 June 2019
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time. The condo needs some maintenance and more cleaning supplies.
When we got there we found the most of the dishes, flatware, and pots were put away dirty. We could not clean them because there was no dish soap, spurge, or dishcloth provided and only 2 packets of dishwasher soap provided. I suspect the people who stayed before us did not get any and didn't feel bad about leaving everything dirty. The glasses were too big for the dishwasher. The drawers in the dishwasher were rusted and had to move. The ice maker in the frig leaks when it makes ice and we got a big block of ice rather than cubs. The master bedroom has a moldy smell in it, and the toilet in the master bath makes strange noises all night. The pools and beaches were wonderful and we found plenty to do on the property.
Calvin K.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
All future guests,
As an owner, we use the onsite management company for check in, cleaning, repairs and any other visitor services, which is walking distance from our unit or a phone call away. If anything is wrong with the unit during your visit, please report it to them immediately and it will be taken care of ASAP. Each guest pays a cleaning fee and a percentage of the base rent pays for this convenience, so we expect the unit to be properly cleaned between guests.
A negative review two weeks after your visit doesn’t solve your complaint. I’m very sorry the unit wasn’t cleaned appropriately, but my onsite management company never received any notice of a problem.
Thanks for documenting your concerns, which has been forwarded to my management company. All issues have been addressed and will be repaired ASAP.
I’m glad you still enjoyed the beaches and the resort’s many amenities! Please come again.
We enjoyed the stay at the condo, and it was really nice. It would have been nice to have at least 1 or 2 complimentary coffees for the first morning instead of trying to find something right away after arrival. We were really looking forward to the lazy river, but it was really cold and we didn't/couldn't enjoy it. Overall, the condo was nice, quite and check-in/checkout was good.
This is a great location. Beautiful views of the lazy river and also bay. Aquarium is nearby for kids on rainy day. Restaurants and grocery stores are also close. Unit is fully tiled. That’s very nice. Very clean and plenty of space. Kids loved the pools and lazy river the most. We were hardly at the beach, but was beautiful when we went. We will be returning.
We really enjoyed our stay at the Destin West Beach and Bay Resort. The unit was comfy and wonderfully decorated. We absolutely loved the lazy river and the resort. This was one of our favorite beach trips we have taken with our children, would love to book this unit again!
We had a wonderful time at this property. We stayed with three kids ages 3-9 and they loved the pools, lazy river and hot tubs. Access to the beach was easy and we were lucky with the weather over New Years! We had a great time and will stay again. Thank you!!
We really enjoyed our stay at Destin West. It was a great Fall Break and vacation for the family. We really enjoyed the bayside and the Pelican. The only real issue we had was the master bed was very uncomfortable and outdated.
However we enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be back.
The master bedroom mattress is atrocious. All the silverware had rust spots on it and was filthy. The dishes in the cabinet were dirty as was the coffee pot. The washer and dryer were so loud that you could not even carry on a conversation with them on. The description says it sleeps 8. There are towels for 4, at best.
Put some money in unit and get a new cleaning crew. Have some pride in ownership. Great location, great pools.
How much can a mattress and silverware cost?
The condo was nice. The walk to the beach was a little further than I thought it would be when I booked the condo, but it’s not an impossible trek. You have to leave the property building to walk to another building, get into an elevator go to the 2nd floor, then walk across the bridge, go down an elevator and walk through a different complex before making to the beach. On the 2nd day my vehicle was broken into in the parking garage. I recognize the property owner has ZERO control over this, however I felt it necessary to share because it did impact my feeling of security while at the condo. The Sheriff’s office admitted there were multiple break ins that morning into vehicles, but unfortunately even though there is a sign hanging at the elevator lobby in the parking deck saying there is video surveillance….there is only 1 camera and it’s pointed at the elevator lobby, not the parking garage. My friends and I enjoyed the lazy river…..definitely the best part. Overall we had a good trip.
Danielle D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Treva C.
22 Aug 2021
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
503
It would have been a better room if the floors and counters and bedding were clean. We loved the property and everyone we dealt with at the property had a wonderful stay.