Pelican 301-- The pictures are great but still do not do this condo justice.
4.8
Outstanding(92 Reviews)Apartment in Okaloosa Island, FL
7 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this apartment rental
This delightful condo is an END UNIT! Located on the 3rd floor with beautiful views of both the Choctawhatchee bay, lazy river and tropical pool oasis from front balconies. This 1br/2ba unit comfortably sleeps 7. The décor is clean and contemporary with soothing colors and furniture meant for comfort. The warm and inviting master bedroom features tile flooring, a king size bed with Temperpedic mattress and a chair that folds out into a twin size bed, flat panel TV, a private balcony, and private master bath with a shower/ tub combo. The kid-friendly bunk room includes twin bunks with memory foam toppers to make the beds comfortable even for adults, TV, a door for privacy and is located near the guest bathroom. The family room offers a full sofa sleeper, TV, DVD. The kitchen comes fully equipped with a side-by-side fridge/freezer with a water and ice maker, dishwasher, oven with smooth top range, and an over-the-range microwave. Extra touches include a Keurig, crock-pot, fry daddy, new mixer, blender and toaster. A stackable size washer/dryer is provided for your convenience. The unit is tiled throughout and offers complimentary Wi Fi Internet access. Staying in this condo is a wonderful way to experience a fun vacation at this great family resort.
**Free Wifi in unit**
The Destin West Beach and Bay Resort offers the best of the Island! Soak in the 5000 sq. Ft. Gulfside pool, float in the 700 foot Lazy River, or just relax on the white sandy beaches. Enjoy the 7 pools, and use the skybridge for easy access to both sides of the resort. Destin West is walking distance to so many great attractions. The Boardwalk and fishing pier. If you prefer to explore, Okaloosa Island offers miles of Gulf and Bay beaches that are perfect for outdoor adventures.
*Must be 25 or older to rent*
Within walking distance of:
John Beasley Park
Okaloosa Island Boardwalk/Fishing Pier with a variety of shops and restaurants
Gulfarium Live Marine Adventure Park
Crab Island Excursions, Boat and Jet Ski rentals
20 minutes from VPS and 12 from DTS Airports
**Free Wifi in unit**
The Destin West Beach and Bay Resort offers the best of the Island! Soak in the 5000 sq. Ft. Gulfside pool, float in the 700 foot Lazy River, or just relax on the white sandy beaches. Enjoy the 7 pools, and use the skybridge for easy access to both sides of the resort. Destin West is walking distance to so many great attractions. The Boardwalk and fishing pier. If you prefer to explore, Okaloosa Island offers miles of Gulf and Bay beaches that are perfect for outdoor adventures.
*Must be 25 or older to rent*
Within walking distance of:
John Beasley Park
Okaloosa Island Boardwalk/Fishing Pier with a variety of shops and restaurants
Gulfarium Live Marine Adventure Park
Crab Island Excursions, Boat and Jet Ski rentals
20 minutes from VPS and 12 from DTS Airports
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Okaloosa Island, FL
Reviews
4.8
Outstanding(92 Reviews)4.0
Overall good place, worth the money, little problems with balcony door hard to move , stains on furniture and living room rug. I would like to have a smart tv ,great pool and lazy river , bridge and access to the beach, next door jetski rentals ,excellent for families 9/10
4.0
Came really expecting a dryer so disappointed we didn’t have one that worked.
5.0
We loved the property! Everything was within walking distance and was nice and organized
2.0
The air did Not work!! They brought us fans. My husband spoke to the people several times.The air stayed at 78 or higher the entire time. I had my grand children and a pregnant daughter n law. This was the worse experience for us!
5.0
Property was great! Only issue back sliding door was hard to open and close. But overall great place!
5.0
We had a great time, great location, the unit was really cute and everything was clean… the only issue with the unit we had was that it was very difficult to open the balcony door at the back of the unit.. if my husband wasn’t there, I’m not sure we would have gotten outside. If that gets fixed, it’d be perfect! We’ll definitely make another trip in the future. Gorgeous view. Really nice place.
5.0
This vacation property was exactly as pictured, and we enjoyed our stay immensely. We have stayed in multiple VRBOs, and this was the first comfortable master bed we have slept on. The property was very well maintained, and employees constantly checked to ensure those in and around the pool were facility members. I was worried about the potential young springbreaker crowd around my young kids but found this was never an issue. The pool hours and music were regulated by facility staff with professionalism and were never an issue. It was a lovely vacation, and I hope we can return someday.
5.0
Great place weather was not so hot!!! Not the resorts fault
5.0
Very nice property. Enjoyed the Lazy River! Washing machine works, but is crazy loud and pretty slow cycles so plan accordingly 😊. We had a great time and highly recommend.
3.0
The location of the condo and the area is gorgeous. We love to vacation here. However things in the condo were not up to par for this area. The ice maker didn’t work all week, shelves and doors were broken in the fridge. The property management company was not timely in responding to any of our requests and they enter the condo without notifying us of when they would be there. We had friends who stayed in another condo and they did not have the issues that we do. Communication is imperative and they were not timely with their responses.
5.0
Great stay! Only complaint I have is ice machine was frozen so had to buy ice all week.
5.0
This was our first VRBO rental. Very pleased. Carefree check-in is the best! Also loved the keypad entry - no keys to keep up with. Unit was just as described. Lots of room, never felt cramped with 5 adults. Kitchen very well stocked. End unit meant little to no noise from neighbors. Pools and lazy river were clean and well kept. King bed and bunks comfortable. Didn’t use sofa bed. Chair bed in master is not comfortable at all so we used an air mattress. Sofas in living area comfortable. Loved the skywalk over to the gulf side.
We did have an issue with dryer sounding like it was going to explode at midnight - called emergency number who walked us through turning it off. We were told it would be repaired 2 days in a row while we were there. It was not. Note for next time to bring enough clothes if unable to wash/dry. Again, we were still very pleased with the unit and resort and would definitely choose this unit again.
Would love if all rental agencies/owners would put a resort map in the unit as well.
5.0
Another Owner was a Tyrant!
The condo was great! It has plenty of linens and kitchen supplies. I recommend you bring toilet paper because they only left us about 1/4 roll.
The pool area was nice except for this lady named Julie. She is one of the owners and would harass everyone as they entered the pool. She even harassed an 8 year old special needs child and argued with the parents about his age. She made the entire week very unpleasant. She had her pool boy come to o our table and lower the umbrella because it was raining. All of our phones and personal items got soaked. It was not windy nor lightening. It would have been great if she wasn’t there to harass people.
5.0
Highly recommend this condo. Beautiful views. Condo was clean, relaxing, decorated beautifully.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very 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:
Perfection! This condo had everything we needed for our week at the beach! It’s adorably decorated and very home away from home! I definitely recommend this condo and will absolutely stay here again!
5.0
Beautiful Condo
Rating Details:
The property manager was very 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:
Perfection! This condo had everything we needed for our week at the beach! It’s adorably decorated and very home away from home! I definitely recommend this condo and will absolutely stay here again!
4.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
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:
The property was very nice and the resort amenities were amazing! I’ve rented several condos/house and the only disappointments were the Wi-Fi & lack of kitchen supplies. The internet speed was the worst only get amount 1 mb speed, for the kitchen the Toaster didn’t work and besides dishes there wasn’t really anything else ( Cling wrap, aluminum foil, spices, etc.).
4.0
Great location and modern updates
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
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:
The property was very nice and the resort amenities were amazing! I’ve rented several condos/house and the only disappointments were the Wi-Fi & lack of kitchen supplies. The internet speed was the worst only get amount 1 mb speed, for the kitchen the Toaster didn’t work and besides dishes there wasn’t really anything else ( Cling wrap, aluminum foil, spices, etc.).
5.0
Beautiful place to stay, amazing views with great management.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very 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:
Quick trip with 2 of the grandboys. This place did not disappoint. It was clean and beautiful..
5.0
Great stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very 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:
Very comfortable and relaxing. All you need to feel like your home.
5.0
Great Family Vacation
The condo was cute, clean and a great location to lazy river. Just a short walk to the beach. We've been to Destin West the last 5 summers and this condo was the best! We had an absolute blast with family and friends that stayed at Destin West also.
5.0
AMAZING
Rating Details:
The property manager was very 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:
This was hands down one of the best vacations. Everything was so easy and convenient.
5.0
Lovely place to stay while at the beach
Rating Details:
The property manager was very 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:
We absolutely had a great time and we were very comfortable in the condo. The weather was perfect and there was tons for us to do. Can't wait to visit again.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
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:
This particular unit has to be the best one in my opinion. Looks exactly like the pictures. It is an end unit so you get the bonus of having the side windows and get the extra sunshine that other units don’t get. What you don’t see in the pictures is that there is a balcony in the master bedroom as well. Very close to the elevators and stairs as well as the crossover to take you to the gulf-side. The owner was very sweet and friendly. She called me early that morning as we were driving down to let me know the previous tenants had checked out early and to call her when I made it to town and if the unit was clean, we could go ahead and check in. GREAT! We arrived around 3, and called her and she said to go ahead. Got there, only to be greeted by the RUDEST housekeeper who wanted to know why we were there and that we had no business being there before 4. I explained the situation and the unit was clean so I’m not sure why she was so angry. Then a male manager comes in and takes some of our bracelets and tells us not to go on the balcony unless we want to sit in there for three or four days with no air like previous tenants had. This literally all happened within the first 3 minutes of walking in the door. So we never enjoyed the balcony. The master bedroom toilet has issues. It runs for a while. And several of the bowls in the kitchen are chipped.
5.0
Pelican 301 is THE BEST at Destin West
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
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:
This particular unit has to be the best one in my opinion. Looks exactly like the pictures. It is an end unit so you get the bonus of having the side windows and get the extra sunshine that other units don’t get. What you don’t see in the pictures is that there is a balcony in the master bedroom as well. Very close to the elevators and stairs as well as the crossover to take you to the gulf-side. The owner was very sweet and friendly. She called me early that morning as we were driving down to let me know the previous tenants had checked out early and to call her when I made it to town and if the unit was clean, we could go ahead and check in. GREAT! We arrived around 3, and called her and she said to go ahead. Got there, only to be greeted by the RUDEST housekeeper who wanted to know why we were there and that we had no business being there before 4. I explained the situation and the unit was clean so I’m not sure why she was so angry. Then a male manager comes in and takes some of our bracelets and tells us not to go on the balcony unless we want to sit in there for three or four days with no air like previous tenants had. This literally all happened within the first 3 minutes of walking in the door. So we never enjoyed the balcony. The master bedroom toilet has issues. It runs for a while. And several of the bowls in the kitchen are chipped.
5.0
Excellent service and resort
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
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:
Staying in Pelican 301 was great . The week we stayed started out ruff due to the tropical storm that came in but every issue we had was taken care of by Tj, Julie,Robyn, and Jennifer. This condo was just what we needed and every need was met.
The staff was very helpful when my daughter left an item at the resort. I would highly recommend staying at the resort and the lazy river was amazing.
The staff was very helpful when my daughter left an item at the resort. I would highly recommend staying at the resort and the lazy river was amazing.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
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:
Staying in Pelican 301 was great . The week we stayed started out ruff due to the tropical storm that came in but every issue we had was taken care of by Tj, Julie,Robyn, and Jennifer. This condo was just what we needed and every need was met. The staff was very helpful when my daughter left an item at the resort. I would highly recommend staying at the resort and the lazy river was amazing.
5.0
10/10!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very 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:
Pelican 301 was perfect for our family vacation. The unit had a great view of the lazy river and the bay. Everything was clean and looked exactly like the pictures online. The bed was so comfortable, which was a bonus! There's a short walk to the beach, but the skybridge made for quick and easy access. Loved having chairs, wagons, and beach toys available to use during our stay.
We would love to come back and stay again!
We would love to come back and stay again!
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very 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:
Pelican 301 was perfect for our family vacation. The unit had a great view of the lazy river and the bay. Everything was clean and looked exactly like the pictures online. The bed was so comfortable, which was a bonus! There's a short walk to the beach, but the skybridge made for quick and easy access. Loved having chairs, wagons, and beach toys available to use during our stay.We would love to come back and stay again!
5.0
Wonderful Experience
We traveled to the Florida Panhandle for a wedding. We always look for Condos with lazy rivers which is why we chose to stay at Destin West. The condo was the best one we have ever visited. It was clean, beautifully decorated and well stocked. The property was clean, safe and the lazy river was very enjoyable. We will definitely do this one again.
4.0
Cute Condo, needs a little deep cleaning!
This condo was very cute. Easy to find and access on the first day. The starter set of necessities was almost just enough. Bed was very comfortable and water pressure in the shower was great. We did not use the skywalk for beach access as it seemed like quite a walk with kiddos. The public beach access is right across the street with bathrooms. Also, the Publix grocery was very close too! Our only complaint is that the condo needs a good deep cleaning. The baseboards all looked filthy and if you looked under the furniture at all you may have found a surprise! We would definitely stay again though.
5.0
Nice stay
Nice location and the lazy river is great for kids.
5.0
Great resort!!
Very clean and comfortable condo and resort!! Plenty of room in condo. Very easy check in and easy access to get into condo. Great view of entire resort from condo deck. Nice to sit and people watch as can see lazy river and other pools. Also can see the bay and nice to walk around the resort too. Beautiful landscaping. Easy to park in garage and very nice to have access to beach chairs, umbrella, etc. Short walk to beach via walkway over beach road. Can enjoy pools on their gulf side resort too. Many great fresh seafood choices nearby via walking or driving. Loved this family resort and its many amenities. Do wear your pool bands as they do check but they are nice about it. This was by far the easiest place to book and check in to and condo has everything you need. Lots of cooking utensils/dishes and updated appliances. They also had plenty of beach towels which was unexpected. Will definitely come back in the future!!
4.0
Stylish space for a small family
Our family enjoyed y this stylish corner unit. We have older children (19,21) so I’m not sure I would stay at this resort again because it’s really geared to families with younger kids. Having said that though you do get a lot from the facility and you’re near so many of the local attractions.
4.0
Wonderful for families
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
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:
This was our second year renting this exact same condo! We love the decor, cleanliness, and location. It has everything we need! The lazy river is chilly though, and the pool was closed our first 2 days. Wifi was also in and out this visit. Otherwise, we love this unit and this location!
5.0
Home away from home
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
During this Covid interruption of our usual stay, the condo allowed for enjoying the outside but still keeping our distance.
5.0
Enjoyable
We enjoyed our stay. Loved the condo and the pool area.
5.0
Damaged washing machine into instant upgrade
The stay was nice the unit pelican 301 had a damaged washing machine and was going into service so we got a free upgrade to ph06 and it was lovely. Just for FYI this place is very family orientated with curfew quiet times and very restrictive adult behavior such as no profanity.
5.0
Great location
We had a great stay! Nice view of the lazy river, especially at night with the lights. Very comfortable and all of the comforts of home.
Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
We absolutely loved staying here and are planning on doing so again
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Okaloosa Island?
The average price for a rental in Okaloosa Island is $391 per night. This rental is $23 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Pelican 301-- The pictures are great but still do not do this condo justice.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Pelican 301-- The pictures are great but still do not do this condo justice.. Enjoy the water!
Is Pelican 301-- The pictures are great but still do not do this condo justice. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Pelican 301-- The pictures are great but still do not do this condo justice.?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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