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Poolside Villas 202 by Salt Water Vacations

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Living area
Living area
Dining area
Dining area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 678.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Harbor
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Harbor Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Room #1

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sofa Sleeper

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Poolside Villas 202 by Salt Water Vacations

Experience the ultimate beachfront escape at Poolside Villas 202, nestled in the heart of Destin. This elegant two-bedroom villa boasts direct beach access, a sparkling pool, and a fully-equipped kitchen, perfect for families seeking luxury and relaxation. Wake up to ocean views, unwind on the spacious balcony, and enjoy the array of nearby activities from snorkeling to fishing.

Nestled along the pristine Gulf Shore Drive in Destin, Poolside Villas 202 offers an idyllic escape for families and friends seeking a relaxing beach getaway. This stunning two-bedroom, two-bathroom villa boasts an open-concept layout, seamlessly blending comfort with elegance. The master suite features a luxurious king bed, complete with a spacious en-suite bathroom that includes a delightful shower and tub combo. The second bedroom houses a queen bed, ensuring a cozy retreat for all guests. The villa comfortably sleeps up to six people, with a convenient sofa sleeper in the living area.

Step out onto the private balcony and take in the breathtaking ocean views, where the Gulf of Mexico meets the sky in a mesmerizing display of natural beauty. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee or unwinding with an evening cocktail, the serene ambiance is perfect for relaxation.

The fully-equipped kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring modern appliances, a dishwasher, and ample counter space to prepare your favorite meals. Enjoy dining al fresco on the patio, complete with a grill for those spontaneous barbecues. For those cooler evenings, the villa’s living room is cozy and inviting, with a Smart TV for entertainment.

One of the highlights of this villa is its prime location. Just a short stroll away, you'll find the beautiful Destin Harbor, perfect for fishing charters and dolphin watching tours. Adventurers can explore the nearby Henderson Beach State Park, offering miles of pristine shoreline and opportunities for hiking and wildlife viewing. Foodies will delight in the vibrant dining scene, with restaurants like Destin Brewing Company and Captain Bill's offering a range of culinary experiences.

For those seeking excitement, the Destin Watersports complex provides a plethora of activities, from jet skiing and parasailing to deep-sea fishing and snorkeling. Whether you're looking to relax by the pool or embark on an adventure, Poolside Villas 202 is your gateway to unforgettable experiences in Destin. Book your stay today and create lasting memories in this coastal paradise.

💥 Destin, Florida’s delicate white sandy beaches and shimmering Gulf of Mexico waters have enticed vacationers for more than a century. Destin offers a serene escape nestled between Panama City Beach and Pensacola on the Florida Panhandle. Visitors from around the world come to enjoy days filled with relaxation, majestic coastal beauty, and endless activities. Enjoy golfing, water sports, fishing, shopping, amusement parks, nightlife, and award-winning restaurants—truly something for everyone in wondrous Destin.

To further enhance each stay, Salt Water Vacations partners with Xplorie to provide one (1) complimentary admission each day of your stay to some of the area’s most popular attractions, ensuring fun is included every day. Restrictions Apply. For questions, please contact one of our reservation specialists.

💥 Salt Water Vacations has been dedicated to delivering warm hospitality and unforgettable memories for over three decades, along the Emerald Coast. From the moment you book, our caring local team is here to help—offering insider tips, personalized service, and a wide selection of beautiful homes and condos throughout Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Navarre Beach, and South Walton.

Families return to us year after year, and we can’t wait to welcome you too! Let us help you create the vacation you’ll talk about for years to come.

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Destin

Located in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. The Track Family Recreation Center and Fat Daddy's Arcade 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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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Harbor - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Destin Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • HarborWalk Village - 7 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cj’s Hangout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪TAILFINS Ale House & Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Skybar At The Edge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Poolside Villas 202 by Salt Water Vacations have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Poolside Villas 202 by Salt Water Vacations?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poolside Villas 202 by Salt Water Vacations on 13 May 2026 start from AU$339, 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 Poolside Villas 202 by Salt Water Vacations pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Poolside Villas 202 by Salt Water Vacations?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Poolside Villas 202 by Salt Water Vacations?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Poolside Villas 202 by Salt Water Vacations?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Poolside Villas 202 by Salt Water Vacations located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holiday Isle condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy D.

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

Great location 👌

Nicely decorated. Convenient location. Beautiful beach. Everything you need!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee R.

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

Good times

Everything was as we expected
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brandy R.

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

Snorkle beach and Boogie boarding

Property is a good location on the beach. It is a walk but great beaches. Awesome neighborhood. Gated, this area feels very safe. My family stays here frequently in the area. Condos are older but great price, size and location. POOL is a plus. Great BBQ areas. Great mgmt. communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnna G.

June 2023 Stay

This was our first time stay at this condo and we had an amazing trip. We love snorkeling the jetties and fishing. We spent some time at crab island and enjoyed the emerald green crystal clear waters. The condo was cozy and comfortable, a bit on the smaller side but can’t beat its location. We love that the villas were gated and felt really secure. It was a relaxing and enjoyable experience and we’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather G.

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

Spring Break

We have stayed at this facility before just a new unit this year. Our first day walking into the unit it smelled of strong fish for the first 2 days. The floors were dirty and scratched from animals. The master bedroom balcony door was missing handle from the balcony side and no screen on the door. The beds were comfortable and great access to pool/ beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Darryl W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Horrible vacation

When we arrived we were greeted with a strong musty oder that lasted the entire stay.(7 days) The washer and dryer are loud. Very loud. There was no internet and cable TV. The internet issue was resolved after 3 days. The cable said no subscription the entire time. I was counting on using the pull out sofa-bed for one of my guests. It was absolutely disgusting with the stains and overall condition of the mattress. The bed in the master bedroom shakes at the slightest movement. The beach is very nice. The Trek to the beach is just that. A Trek. After 3 days of trying to get in touch with the property managers and leaving messages. I gave up. I will never use VRBO or any booking sight promoting Destin property managers again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

melinda b.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Poolside Villa 202

Overall this condo is up to date on style. But lacks maintenance. During our stay the sink was clogged and backed up into the dishwasher, then drained out into the floor ( dishwasher was not used any during our stay). Master bath shower drain was also clogged causing the water to slowly drain out. Dryer took 3+ cycles to get dry. One of the pool lights was hanging out and placed on the concrete outside of the pool, this could raise some safety concerns. Could use a new broom to keep the condo clean, the one that was there was broken and kid size. I contacted maintenance twice, was told the first time they would come out, they did not, the second time we was told someone would call first thing the next morning, that never happened either. All of these issues could be resolved, making this a overall good place to stay for future guest. If you are looking for a condo with a close walk to the beach, this is not the one for you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ana F.

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

Overall it was great

Just a few cosmetic things. The handle to the sliding door to master bedroom was non existant. The light in the patio didn’t work. We had to get WD40 because the sliding door to the patio was extremely hard to open and close. No coffee filters. But overall it was good
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Heather V.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Ocean Front!

I didn’t know I had to walk a football field to get to the beach just to have someone tell me I wasn’t allowed to set up on that part of the beach as it was for another hotel where guests were dropped off every half hour by boat. That’s just insane to tell me I have a beach front property. And then the last 2 days of our stay we couldn’t swim in the pool as someone has Pooped in it. Just over all disappointing
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sandra A.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Destin disaster

Neighbors upstairs were noisy. Beach access was non-existent as it is a private beach not for this property. Couch was stained and sofa bed unusable. Fan blades haven't been cleaned in a decade. Shower was a joke....so small. Very small place for the price and VRBO description was deceptive.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

July 2022 Stay

Excellent location and condo, will be back and strongly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lacey C.

July 2022 Stay

Our stay was great! We do have a couple of suggestions. We found the broom on the last day of our stay. the couch was broke in two places and was very uncomfortable for our children to sleep on. The microwave turntable was broke and the microwave was VERY loud. Lastly the dryer takes way to long to dry everything! We've had to dry everything twice as long as what the timing recommends.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Latrice M.

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

Awesome place to stay

This property was very nice. Had no problems with coming or exiting. I will most definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

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

First time in Destin

Good for the most part. We assumed the second bathroom would have a toilet. Only had a shower and sink. We didn’t have guests but this would have been very inconvenient. The kitchen was well stocked but the quality of some of the utensils specifically the can opener was useless. I tried to keep everything clean but no supplies were provided so that may to your advantage so guests don’t have added expense. A “swiffer” would be better than a broom. The condo could be upgraded due to marks on the wall and many scratches on the floor. This was our first time renting a condo so this was a positive experience. We will just have to pay close attention to the floor plan and other options. Sincerely, Mike & Kathy Longcore
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Thomas F.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Very small(to small for 6), property is located in a great location but lacks upkeep.

Dryer didn't work, not clean, very crowded living area, property need an upgrade badly, alot of noise from upstairs and pool area alll hours of the night. Ended up leaving early. Property manager was very helpful to get a property that was not so poorly kept and without so many issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Evelyn B.

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

Great view however it was not the cleanest.

Great view but not clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Terry G.

Destin 2021

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall the stay was great. There were few issues with the condo. The coffee maker was broken. The dishwasher top rack almost fell off when it was pulled out. The dryer didn’t dry. The blinds in the master were broken and the tub in the master didn’t drain. The condo was clean and the pool was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robin d.

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

Great place to stay

Stayed Wednesday through Saturday- we had a great stay! The beach you go to is a good little piece you have to walk but very doable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin J.

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

Quiet place

Nice, quiet getaway. Just a bit of a walk to the beach, but worth it once you got there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Very clean and nice condo

We loved the condo itself! Great neighbors and safe environment! The only problem we had was the walk to the beach. We didn’t realize the beach directly in front of the condo we were staying in was not actually a beach we were allowed to be on. With an infant the walk was too long and I wish I would have known that before hand.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Melinda M.

Vacation 2021

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. 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: Upon arrival we had problem with front bathroom but was quickly resolved , there was no broom to be found in condo had to purchase one , let it for the Condo , coffee pot was broken and need to be replace , washer/dryer was loud may need updating soon . Our family had a awesome time and would like to thank you for allowing us to use your home
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

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

Destin Vacation

The location was great! We loved our stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole T.

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

Paradise

We love the Poolside Villas!! We discovered this hidden gem a couple of years ago, we won't stay anywhere else!! Every morning we see dolphins, sting rays, sea turtles & perfect spot for watching the boats leave the harbor!! Unit 202 was stocked with plenty of dishes making cooking easy! The balcony sits so you have a view of the water! The owner was quick with responding on questions we had and that was helpful! Stay here! You won't be disappointed! Love The Tafts Happy beach bums!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie A.

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

Comfortable and clean

The condo was nicely updated and clean. The pool was nice and had access to the beach. It was a bit of a walk to get to the waves but if your looking for calm water this was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

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

Beautiful beach trip

This condo was a great place for my family of 5. It has great views and a relaxing atmosphere. The access to the beach is a little rough but worth it. I agree with previous review, the floors need to be cleaned by housekeeping. Floors made your feet black.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

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