Private Hot Tub & Grill / 4 Bed Rooms / 2417 SQFT
Apartment in Okaloosa Island, FL
12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this apartment rental
Destin West Escapes is proud to present Heron L01 at Destin West Beach & Bay Resort!
With more than a decade of experience on Okaloosa Island and six unique offerings DWE looks forward to being a small part of your family creating life long memories!
Heron L01 is the largest unit on the island when you combine the interior and same level balcony! We also manage Heron 601 directly above this unit!
(2416 Square FT heated / cooled & 1400 Square FT Balcony)!
WHAT MAKES HERON L01 UNIQUE?
* NEW 2022: Kitchen Counters and Cabinets (photos coming soon)
* NEW 2022: 4th bedroom with door (photos coming soon)
* DIRECT VIEWS: The bay is just feet away!
* PRIVACY: Most private corner stack in the Heron building!
* HUGE: Largest condo on the island, 2,400 square feet heated and cooled space and 1,400 square feet of outdoor Lanai all on the same level!
* FULLY UPGRADED: Granite everywhere, GE Profile, travertine, & custom cabinets!
* REDONE 2020! New Paint and living room (lighting, furniture, reclining sectional, & prints)
* LANAI UNIT: Access to bay, pools, and private garage from the balcony via stairs!
* NEW PRIVATE HOT TUB: 2023
* NEW GAS GRILL: Only same level private gas grill @ Heron NEW March 2021!
* THREE BATHROOMS: Only 10 rentals with 3 bathrooms @ Destin West!
* THREE KING BEDS: One in each of the oversized bedrooms!
* HERON BUILDING: Closest of the two upscale complexes to beach walkover!
* LIVING ROOM: 65" 4K smart TV W/Pandora, Sound Bar, & Netflix!
* 4TH BEDROOM AREA: King Size Bed, Twin Bunk overtop, and 50" Smart TV W/Netflix!
* PRIVATE GARAGE: Access to owner's beach cart, 4 chairs, and 2 umbrellas! ****
* TV'S: 5 Total flat screens 1 - 65" 4K & 4 - 50" TV's
* NO CARPET: 100% tile and/or hard surface!
* 12 IN BEDS: 4 King beds; 1 Full trundle; 1 Twin trundle; and 1 Twin Bunk
* END UNIT: We only share one wall with another unit!
* DEADBOLT LATCH: High so small children can't open the door and escape!
* FULL SIZE: Washer & Dryer in the laundry room
WHAT MAKES L01 SPECIAL?
Heron L01 is located just high enough for an amazing view of the bay. The huge lanai is perfect for morning coffee, meals, or an evening drink while viewing the beautiful bay. What makes this lanai more unique is that you can elect to be in the covered section if you don't want to be in the sun or in the open section using the private grill and hot tub all located on the same level unlike the other lanai or penthouse units at Destin West!
We understand our guest typically represent multiple families and provide King size beds in each bedroom (4 in all). Everyone has a flat screen TV, and the privacy of a bathroom located next to the bedroom or on suite. We also make sure we have four beach chairs, a beach cart, two umbrellas, Smart TV's, Gas grill on the balcony, private hot tub on the balcony, and a fully equipped kitchen.
The original owner had the unit completely upgraded and he used it as his full-time residence for several years. This means you as our guest get to enjoy upgrades that exceed all other units in the entire complex! Travertine, hardwood floors, 3 CM granite on all countertops, upgraded GE Profile appliances, and custom cabinets and lighting! Staying in this unit is like having a luxury beach house because of the size with the advantage of best in class amenities a short walk from the balcony!
Heron L01 is the largest lanai unit available in the Heron building. The advantage of the Lanai units is that you can walk directly from your balcony to the pools or private garage where we store our four beach chairs, two umbrellas, and a beach cart for your enjoyment. We have even set up a second den / bedroom to create two lounging areas for our guest to spread out and for the kids to separate from the adults if they or you desire!
As the owner, I am accessible before, during, and after your stay. Our management company is located on the island and can handle immediate needs or emergencies.
UNIT LOCATION:
We are within a quarter mile of eight restaurants, the convention center, a 4-mile stretch of undeveloped beach, boat/jet ski rental next door, and the brand-new entertainment complex known as Wild Willy's. These attractions can be easily walked to from our unit! Not to mention you will be less than five miles to the Destin harbor & Downtown FWB with tons of additional restaurants (25+).
COMPLEX AMENITIES:
Destin West offers the best combination of location and amenities on Okaloosa Island or Destin. Our 700-foot lazy river is easily three times the size of the next closest in the area! As far as amenities go the jewels of the resort are located on the bay! The 700-foot lazy river is fantastic along with two expansive hot tubs, a huge zero entry pool, private heated (when necessary) pool just for Heron guest, and another large heated pool (when necessary) complete with a waterfall between the two hot tub areas! On top of this, you can go fishing right off the private pier!
The beachside is also wonderful with a gym, large swimming pool, hot tub, and of course the beach. Both sides can be accessed using the walk over preventing any need to get in a car or walk across a road. The walk from our unit takes approximately 7-10 minutes to reach the beach.
SCOOP ON DESTIN WEST BEACH AND BAY RESORT:
The gulf side was completed in 2002, the original developer finishes are simple with basic tile, no granite, and small choppy floor plans. The largest gulf-side unit is 1279 SQFT H&C (1475 total). As an owner in multiple buildings along the beach, I encourage folks to consider Waterscape if being on the beach is primary, but you are also looking for awesome pool amenities.
On the bay side of Destin West, we have the other four main buildings: Heron, Osprey, Pelican, and Sandpiper. Both Heron and Osprey are located directly on the bay, these units' range in size from 1567 SQFT H&C (1790 total) to mine at 2416 SQFT H&C (3824 total) and were completed in 2006. Heron also is the closer of the two to the beach walkover.
The units in the Sandpiper and Pelican building offer smaller and less costly accommodations. These were completed in 2004. The standard developer finishes are slightly better than the gulf side but are not as well done as Heron or Osprey. They are also smaller @ 1270 SQFT H&C (1395 total) being the largest 3-bedroom unit.
*****SPECIAL NOTES ON GUIDLINES FOR LENGTHS OF STAYS FOR DIFFERENT TIMES OF YEAR*****
(SOFTWARE ERRORS DO OCCUR - IF IT LOOKS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE E-MAIL PRIOR TO INSTANT BOOKING)
From the first Saturday in March to the last Saturday in October guest stays must fall between a Saturday to Saturday and be at least 3 days or longer Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years week have minimum stay requirements two nights before and the night of the actual holiday stays not including these three nights can not occur the Saturday to Saturday before or after the holiday Snow bird season requires a minimum stay of 57 nights beginning January 2 and ending the first Saturday in March
**NEXT DOOR & ACROSS THE STREET**
* ROCKIN TACO: Walking distance great spot to eat directly on the beach
* THE BOARDWALK: Oceanfront dining, shopping, bars, live music, playground for the kids, and volleyball courts
* WILD WILLY'S ADVENTURE ZONE: Games, go-carts, 4d theatre, put/put golf, etc.!
* RICK'S ON THE ISLAND: Excellent gumbo with cheese grits instead of rice
* BOAT RENTALS: Fishing, Pontoon Boats, Kayaks, & Wave Runners
* OKALOOSA COUNTY PIER: Fishing tackle and pole rental
**ACTIVITIES (Short Drive away)**
* PUBLIX GROCERY: Store (1 mile)
* DOWNTOWN FORT WALTON HISTORIC DISTRICT: (1 mile)
* INDIAN TEMPLE MOUND MUSEUM: (1 mile)
* HARBOR WALK VILLAGE: Shopping, Dining, Fishing Charter, and Boat Rentals, (6 miles)
* AIR FORCE ARMANENT MUSEUM (7 Miles)
* BIG KAHUNAS WATER PARK: Water Slides (8 miles)
**RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATIONS**
Downtown FWB: (Less than 1 mile away) We love the vibe of downtown FWB. It is sort of like a college bar hits a gritty arts scene. They have about 15 restaurants that are all walkable. KC's Sandbar usually has live music outside in the sand during season with solid wings and a huge beer selection. We love Taste for tapas. The Boardroom and Cowhead have great sandwiches, too! Alis Bistro is solid Italian with a nice happy hour. They also have food trucks, my wife loves Parlor Doughnuts. Maas coffee roasters has excellent coffee! You should check for activities and festivals, too. The farmers market is the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 8 AM to 1 PM. Finally a bit past downtown in FWB is The Bavarian's Wirtshaus, this is an authentic German restaurant that our friend from Europe says is a close as it gets to the real deal.
Destin Area Restaurants: (6 to 8 miles away)
* McGuires
* Louisiana Lagniappe
* Brotulas
* Donut Hole
**HOW DO I SEE YOUR OTHER UNITS? (Over 200 reviews 4.5+ out of 5 stars)**
Destin/Fort Walton Beach, FL: Waterscape A225: VRBO #318211 / BLU 102: VRBO 1683570 / Azure 607: VRBO #475054 / Destin West L01 & 601: VRBO #745692 & 2611564
Gatlinburg: LeConte View Pool Cabin: VRBO #3350173
****We strive to have the beach gear available however if the previous guest took or broke the gear it may not be available. Please alert us as we will replace when necessary and available at Sam's Club.
**Please keep the login that is set up for Netflix and Disney Plus as it can not be logged into remotely. If someone has overridden the system we are not able to update during your stay, but you are welcome to use your own account.**
With more than a decade of experience on Okaloosa Island and six unique offerings DWE looks forward to being a small part of your family creating life long memories!
Heron L01 is the largest unit on the island when you combine the interior and same level balcony! We also manage Heron 601 directly above this unit!
(2416 Square FT heated / cooled & 1400 Square FT Balcony)!
WHAT MAKES HERON L01 UNIQUE?
* NEW 2022: Kitchen Counters and Cabinets (photos coming soon)
* NEW 2022: 4th bedroom with door (photos coming soon)
* DIRECT VIEWS: The bay is just feet away!
* PRIVACY: Most private corner stack in the Heron building!
* HUGE: Largest condo on the island, 2,400 square feet heated and cooled space and 1,400 square feet of outdoor Lanai all on the same level!
* FULLY UPGRADED: Granite everywhere, GE Profile, travertine, & custom cabinets!
* REDONE 2020! New Paint and living room (lighting, furniture, reclining sectional, & prints)
* LANAI UNIT: Access to bay, pools, and private garage from the balcony via stairs!
* NEW PRIVATE HOT TUB: 2023
* NEW GAS GRILL: Only same level private gas grill @ Heron NEW March 2021!
* THREE BATHROOMS: Only 10 rentals with 3 bathrooms @ Destin West!
* THREE KING BEDS: One in each of the oversized bedrooms!
* HERON BUILDING: Closest of the two upscale complexes to beach walkover!
* LIVING ROOM: 65" 4K smart TV W/Pandora, Sound Bar, & Netflix!
* 4TH BEDROOM AREA: King Size Bed, Twin Bunk overtop, and 50" Smart TV W/Netflix!
* PRIVATE GARAGE: Access to owner's beach cart, 4 chairs, and 2 umbrellas! ****
* TV'S: 5 Total flat screens 1 - 65" 4K & 4 - 50" TV's
* NO CARPET: 100% tile and/or hard surface!
* 12 IN BEDS: 4 King beds; 1 Full trundle; 1 Twin trundle; and 1 Twin Bunk
* END UNIT: We only share one wall with another unit!
* DEADBOLT LATCH: High so small children can't open the door and escape!
* FULL SIZE: Washer & Dryer in the laundry room
WHAT MAKES L01 SPECIAL?
Heron L01 is located just high enough for an amazing view of the bay. The huge lanai is perfect for morning coffee, meals, or an evening drink while viewing the beautiful bay. What makes this lanai more unique is that you can elect to be in the covered section if you don't want to be in the sun or in the open section using the private grill and hot tub all located on the same level unlike the other lanai or penthouse units at Destin West!
We understand our guest typically represent multiple families and provide King size beds in each bedroom (4 in all). Everyone has a flat screen TV, and the privacy of a bathroom located next to the bedroom or on suite. We also make sure we have four beach chairs, a beach cart, two umbrellas, Smart TV's, Gas grill on the balcony, private hot tub on the balcony, and a fully equipped kitchen.
The original owner had the unit completely upgraded and he used it as his full-time residence for several years. This means you as our guest get to enjoy upgrades that exceed all other units in the entire complex! Travertine, hardwood floors, 3 CM granite on all countertops, upgraded GE Profile appliances, and custom cabinets and lighting! Staying in this unit is like having a luxury beach house because of the size with the advantage of best in class amenities a short walk from the balcony!
Heron L01 is the largest lanai unit available in the Heron building. The advantage of the Lanai units is that you can walk directly from your balcony to the pools or private garage where we store our four beach chairs, two umbrellas, and a beach cart for your enjoyment. We have even set up a second den / bedroom to create two lounging areas for our guest to spread out and for the kids to separate from the adults if they or you desire!
As the owner, I am accessible before, during, and after your stay. Our management company is located on the island and can handle immediate needs or emergencies.
UNIT LOCATION:
We are within a quarter mile of eight restaurants, the convention center, a 4-mile stretch of undeveloped beach, boat/jet ski rental next door, and the brand-new entertainment complex known as Wild Willy's. These attractions can be easily walked to from our unit! Not to mention you will be less than five miles to the Destin harbor & Downtown FWB with tons of additional restaurants (25+).
COMPLEX AMENITIES:
Destin West offers the best combination of location and amenities on Okaloosa Island or Destin. Our 700-foot lazy river is easily three times the size of the next closest in the area! As far as amenities go the jewels of the resort are located on the bay! The 700-foot lazy river is fantastic along with two expansive hot tubs, a huge zero entry pool, private heated (when necessary) pool just for Heron guest, and another large heated pool (when necessary) complete with a waterfall between the two hot tub areas! On top of this, you can go fishing right off the private pier!
The beachside is also wonderful with a gym, large swimming pool, hot tub, and of course the beach. Both sides can be accessed using the walk over preventing any need to get in a car or walk across a road. The walk from our unit takes approximately 7-10 minutes to reach the beach.
SCOOP ON DESTIN WEST BEACH AND BAY RESORT:
The gulf side was completed in 2002, the original developer finishes are simple with basic tile, no granite, and small choppy floor plans. The largest gulf-side unit is 1279 SQFT H&C (1475 total). As an owner in multiple buildings along the beach, I encourage folks to consider Waterscape if being on the beach is primary, but you are also looking for awesome pool amenities.
On the bay side of Destin West, we have the other four main buildings: Heron, Osprey, Pelican, and Sandpiper. Both Heron and Osprey are located directly on the bay, these units' range in size from 1567 SQFT H&C (1790 total) to mine at 2416 SQFT H&C (3824 total) and were completed in 2006. Heron also is the closer of the two to the beach walkover.
The units in the Sandpiper and Pelican building offer smaller and less costly accommodations. These were completed in 2004. The standard developer finishes are slightly better than the gulf side but are not as well done as Heron or Osprey. They are also smaller @ 1270 SQFT H&C (1395 total) being the largest 3-bedroom unit.
*****SPECIAL NOTES ON GUIDLINES FOR LENGTHS OF STAYS FOR DIFFERENT TIMES OF YEAR*****
(SOFTWARE ERRORS DO OCCUR - IF IT LOOKS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE E-MAIL PRIOR TO INSTANT BOOKING)
From the first Saturday in March to the last Saturday in October guest stays must fall between a Saturday to Saturday and be at least 3 days or longer Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years week have minimum stay requirements two nights before and the night of the actual holiday stays not including these three nights can not occur the Saturday to Saturday before or after the holiday Snow bird season requires a minimum stay of 57 nights beginning January 2 and ending the first Saturday in March
**NEXT DOOR & ACROSS THE STREET**
* ROCKIN TACO: Walking distance great spot to eat directly on the beach
* THE BOARDWALK: Oceanfront dining, shopping, bars, live music, playground for the kids, and volleyball courts
* WILD WILLY'S ADVENTURE ZONE: Games, go-carts, 4d theatre, put/put golf, etc.!
* RICK'S ON THE ISLAND: Excellent gumbo with cheese grits instead of rice
* BOAT RENTALS: Fishing, Pontoon Boats, Kayaks, & Wave Runners
* OKALOOSA COUNTY PIER: Fishing tackle and pole rental
**ACTIVITIES (Short Drive away)**
* PUBLIX GROCERY: Store (1 mile)
* DOWNTOWN FORT WALTON HISTORIC DISTRICT: (1 mile)
* INDIAN TEMPLE MOUND MUSEUM: (1 mile)
* HARBOR WALK VILLAGE: Shopping, Dining, Fishing Charter, and Boat Rentals, (6 miles)
* AIR FORCE ARMANENT MUSEUM (7 Miles)
* BIG KAHUNAS WATER PARK: Water Slides (8 miles)
**RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATIONS**
Downtown FWB: (Less than 1 mile away) We love the vibe of downtown FWB. It is sort of like a college bar hits a gritty arts scene. They have about 15 restaurants that are all walkable. KC's Sandbar usually has live music outside in the sand during season with solid wings and a huge beer selection. We love Taste for tapas. The Boardroom and Cowhead have great sandwiches, too! Alis Bistro is solid Italian with a nice happy hour. They also have food trucks, my wife loves Parlor Doughnuts. Maas coffee roasters has excellent coffee! You should check for activities and festivals, too. The farmers market is the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 8 AM to 1 PM. Finally a bit past downtown in FWB is The Bavarian's Wirtshaus, this is an authentic German restaurant that our friend from Europe says is a close as it gets to the real deal.
Destin Area Restaurants: (6 to 8 miles away)
* McGuires
* Louisiana Lagniappe
* Brotulas
* Donut Hole
**HOW DO I SEE YOUR OTHER UNITS? (Over 200 reviews 4.5+ out of 5 stars)**
Destin/Fort Walton Beach, FL: Waterscape A225: VRBO #318211 / BLU 102: VRBO 1683570 / Azure 607: VRBO #475054 / Destin West L01 & 601: VRBO #745692 & 2611564
Gatlinburg: LeConte View Pool Cabin: VRBO #3350173
****We strive to have the beach gear available however if the previous guest took or broke the gear it may not be available. Please alert us as we will replace when necessary and available at Sam's Club.
**Please keep the login that is set up for Netflix and Disney Plus as it can not be logged into remotely. If someone has overridden the system we are not able to update during your stay, but you are welcome to use your own account.**
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Map of Okaloosa Island, FL
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Lots to do without leaving property. Kids enjoyed lazy river, fishing in bay, private hot tub, large outdoor space for families
5.0 / 5.0
Very nice rental! Spacious and clean!
5.0 / 5.0
The expansive lanai and convenience to the parkimg garage, pools and lazy river were great! The kids were super excited to have their own hot tub, we were a bit disappointed to find out upon arrival that it was empty and broken. It was replaced Tuesday and we were all able to enjoy. The unit itself was very spacious and fit 4 families perfectly. The grounds were landscaped beautifully and the pool/lazy river at night was very relaxing. Very easy walk to the crossover to get to the beach. Overall we had a great time even tho the weather wasnt very cooperative!
5.0 / 5.0
We loved the unit and proximity to everything. This is the 1st time to stay on the bay side and this unit did not disappoint. It was nicely furnished. The private patio and hot tub was a hit. We did have a couple of issues but Rick was quick in his response and resolve. We had a great family vacation.
5.0 / 5.0
We took our kids and grandkids, 10 people in all, and there was PLENTY of room. The unit is in great shape. The condo is situated so that it is very close to the parked car.
The ONLY negative was the patio was not pool-facing but the direct bay view MORE than made up for that!
If we go as a family again would definitely choose this one.
5.0 / 5.0
Nice and spacious condo that had plenty of room for our big family. The kids had room to play and the extra bedroom was a bonus. This is our 3rd time in Okaloosa Island and we have not been disappointed.
5.0 / 5.0
This was a great Spring Break vacation! It’s just outside of downtown Destin, but Destin is a quick trip across the bridge. Close proximity to grocery store, Gulfarium, shopping, restaurants. Kids enjoyed the pool, the private hot tub, and the amazing nearby beaches.
5.0 / 5.0
The property was amazing. I made the mistake of taking older kids with me. That were loud and made the neighbors complain most of the stay. So I worried about being too loud most of the time that was the only issue.
5.0 / 5.0
The place was super clean with more space than we needed for the 10 in our family. I love that elevators weren’t necessary. I want to stay there again if I ever get our whole family together again.
5.0 / 5.0
This condo has the best view! It is very spacious and was perfect for our large family. The beds and couch were all very comfortable and x-large balcony for all to enjoy. We absolutely loved this condo and will stay again.
2.0 / 5.0
The unit was very good and Rick - owner was very helpful with an issue we were faced with the main door lock- very quick service with the locksmith. We enjoyed the hot tub, lazy river pools and Rick’s restaurant next door a few steps from our unit. Folks this is a very large unit and huge terrace !!
5.0 / 5.0
The property is perfect!! It is a great location from everything. You have boat rentals right next door, the beach, the pool, the lazy river, the Pier and Boardwalk and not far from the Harborwalk. We saw dolphins right off of our balcony. It was a great vacation and awesome place to stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place!!
We always stay oceanfront and it was the first time we stayed on the bay. It was an amazing place with lots of room & the balcony was huge, & there were amazing sunsets! Rick Restaurant next door was great too! We really enjoyed our stay & can’t wait to go back!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Great Stay!
Property is just as described. Had a minor issue that Rick was able to address quickly and efficiently. Great communication and look forward to our next stay at Destin West!
5.0 / 5.0
Great property location and unit
We travel to Destin area at least once a year. This was by far our best experience.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful
Beautiful place to stay!
4.0 / 5.0
Great Place in Winter
We had a great time. The pool area and proximity to the beach was great. We stayed in early Nov and there was often few if any people at the main pool area. The grounds are in great shape and the pools are heated at very nice/high tempatures. The unit is nice and updated. We really enjoyed it. The only two issues we had were the floors are dirty and your feet turn black quickly due to the owner not mopping the floors. In addition, he send us an email two days before we showed up saying various parts on the hot tub do not work due to damaged caused by a guest in March 2021 and he was fixing them ASAP ( we stayed in Nov 2021). Half the jets in the hot tub don't work, which was fine with us. Not a big deal. We just really hated that email 2 days before we showed up and it was not clear in the email what was all wrong with the hot tub ( we booked the place because of the private hot tub so we were about to try and cancel since he never disclosed the hot tub issues upfront). Fix the hot tub and mop the floors and it would be 5 stars, both seems like easy fixes especially for what he charges for cleaning/ nightly rate. With that said, we really had a great time and would recommend the unit.
5.0 / 5.0
awesome
it was everything I expected with a few minor housekeeping issues but plenty of room, great location, very updated with awesome private hot tub and huge lanai and the owner was very responsive and helpful...
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome stay as usual!
4th trip to this unit and all have been a great experience.
4.0 / 5.0
Patio was very dirty needed cleaned.
Overall unit was in excellent condition. Ac worked well after we Cleaned the filter. Very nice unit.
4.0 / 5.0
Over all enjoyable stay.
We had a few issues when we arrived at the condo with a few items that didn’t work and some missing wash clothes and bath soap.
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome Vacation
We had a great time and the property was perfect! Everyone had plenty of room to spread out in the condo and on the massive patio. We used the grill to fix a couple of meals and had a great time watching the boats and dolphins right off the patio in the bay. Rick is an excellent host and very responsive. I would highly recommend this property if you want to be close to everything, have plenty of room, and want an awesome view! We will be back for sure.
5.0 / 5.0
Review
Everything was great except air wasn’t working on side of house by kitchen after two days. I should of called maintenance but we kept thinking it would start working.
5.0 / 5.0
All it says it is and more!
We stayed here with our 6 children ages 11,9,7,5,3 and 1, and my parents. It was absolutely perfect for us! The room itself was amazing. So much space and plenty of beds/bathrooms for everyone! The kitchen was well stocked with supplies for the week. The patio is huge and is awesome to have! The kids could be outside but we’re still “contained”. The view was amazing-we even had a dolphin come within 100 feet of our porch one morning! We loved having our own private hot tub, too! The wagon in the garage was broke when we arrived-but we had someone deliver a brand new one to us. We loved the privacy of this unit. We were kind of in our own corner-but still just a short walk to the beach and the pool! If and when we return we definitely will try to stay at this unit again!
5.0 / 5.0
Comfortable place with a view
This condo had comfortable rooms and a great view of the bay. Steps away from the pool area and a 5 minute walk to the beach. I cant think of anything the place was lacking. Great place for a large family.
1.5 / 5.0
Place is beautiful and spacious, with a very large kitchen and an amazing balcony that has a great view. Cleanliness and attending to a concern were our biggest issues. The tile floors had obviously not been mopped prior to our stay; our feet or socks were black by day’s end from day 1, which was gross. And the hot tub by day 4 had a low water level and a sulfur smell. When the owner was notified, he stated that the hot tub was serviced inbetween guest stays and nothing would be done to rectify our concern. And in fact I was told not to run the jets because it might damage the hot tub. We had no resolution to this. Overall, Ft Walton Beach as a community is probably best described as a cheap version of Destin. Not a lot to do there. But the resort itself is decent
5.0 / 5.0
Awesome
Awesome place! Had a great time. No complaints whatsoever.
3.0 / 5.0
Great place with a couple of concerns
Place is beautiful and spacious, with a very large kitchen and an amazing balcony that has a great view. Cleanliness and attending to a concern were our biggest issues. The tile floors had obviously not been mopped prior to our stay; our feet or socks were black by day’s end from day 1, which was gross. And the hot tub by day 4 had a low water level and a sulfur smell. When the owner was notified, he stated that the hot tub was serviced inbetween guest stays and nothing would be done to rectify our concern. And in fact I was told not to run the jets because it might damage the hot tub. We had no resolution to this.
Overall, Ft Walton Beach as a community is probably best described as a cheap version of Destin. Not a lot to do there. But the resort itself is decent
5.0 / 5.0
The perfect getaway
My family and I had a wonderful stay at the Heron L-01 property. This place is so spacious. We all had plenty of room and it felt very cozy. The view of the bay was breathtaking, especially while in the hot tub. Communication with property owner was so easy too. My family and I truly enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again for a future trip to Destin.
5.0 / 5.0
All good , very nice condo, great view
Very good, very nice condo , great view
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent condo for extended family
My family of four (me, husband, children (ages 2 and 7)), my brother's family (him, his wife and children (ages 3 and 5)) and my parents all stayed in this condo together. It was absolutely perfect for all of us. Each couple had their own room and their was plenty of room to put the pack and play for the two little ones. We enjoyed the large deck and meeting spaces every morning and evening. The kids really enjoyed the hot tub on the deck for when they didn't have the energy to go to the pool or beach. The only downside to this condo was that it is quite a walk to the beach. However, totally doable and once we got one of the beach wagons, the trip was much more bearable. We are entirely satisified with our stay and would highly recommend it!
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to stay in Destin!
Incredible views! Large enough for 2-3 families. Accessible to bay and beach. Definitely will stay here again!
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely spacious property
Perfectly located right on the waters edge with amazing views. Lots of beautiful birds to watch and we even had stingrays visit a few times. The white sandy beaches are a short walk and the crossover is situated right at the property. There are also some nice restaurants right across the street that have amazing views of the beach and water.The condo is spacious and nicely furnished. The beds are extremely comfortable to the point that I wanted to buy one. The kitchen had plenty of amenities from top quality GE appliances and a nice assortment of dishes, glasses, pots and pans and gadgets. The heated pools were very much appreciated since the weather was in the 50s and what a nice assortment of them to choose from. The patio is huge and there is plenty of seating and a grill for cooking. Just wish it had been warmer so that we could have enjoyed it more. It was very inviting though.I would definitely recommend this property. I would also recommend arriving in daylight. We arrived after dark and things got a bit tricky finding first the building with the lockbox with info and then finding the property where the condo was. Our door code did not work initially, but we were able to connect with agent who gave us a new one in a fairly short time. All in all I would definitely like to revisit this property.
5.0 / 5.0
Thanksgiving get away
We had a beautiful time at this gorgeous property!! So scenic and quiet this time of year. We were blessed to be together for the holiday that expresses how grateful we are for eachother. The condo had everything you would need to be away from home...and so very comfortable!
5.0 / 5.0
Fabulous condo
A little mixup at check in, but the owner responded very quickly and resolved all issues. He was great to work with. The unit was fabulous, just as advertised. Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate and it was cold, windy, and rainy so we only got to use the hot tub once and the grill not at all. The women of our group all enjoyed the lazy river and pools, the one time they were able to use them (due to weather). bridge over the highway makes getting to beach and exercise room really easy. Will definitely look for this unit next time we go to panhandle area.
David
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely unit
Our multi family Fall break was spent in this lovely unit. It had all the amenities and so much more room than we imagined. We were at Max occupancy with 12 and everyone had their own space. Not one complaint of being crowded. The kitchen is a dream as well as the master bedroom and bathroom. Highly recommend to any
5.0 / 5.0
Week at Destin
We had a great week-beautiful property-we-ll be going back for Jan. and Feb. Only thing that would help during check-in is a map of the property. It is a couple of big buildings and we wandered around for a while before we found our rental.
5.0 / 5.0
Lo1
Had a great time will rent again
5.0 / 5.0
AMAZING CONDO!!
This condo is AMAZING!! There is tons of room, so if you have a large family you will not be cramped at all. The balcony is huge and you have your own private hot tub, which we just turned down the heat, so even though it was 90+ degrees outside in the afternoon, getting in the tub felt like bath water and was still refreshing and you did not have to fight the people and kids at the pool. The garage is stocked with everything you need for a day at the beach also. Several Umbrellas, chairs, and carts plus toys for the kiddos if you need them. This saves you from having to haul all of that with you if you are driving. There is a short walk to the beach, but it's not bad and there is a bridge that goes across the highway (thank you Jesus because that traffic is horrendous!!). This is a corner unit, so it's very quiet..you don't hear people coming or going. The kitchen is to die for and has everything you need. Plenty of dishes, pots, pans, utensils...I've rented condos before that barely had anything to use...not the case here. Any questions I had were promptly answered by Rick and he communicated every detail with us in regards to check in, check out, etc. If you rent this condo, you will not be disappointed I can guarantee it!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect Getaway
It was a wonderful experience . We loved loved the location and the views of the bay . The hot tub was a lot of fun . We will be back !
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Okaloosa Island?
The average price for a rental in Okaloosa Island is £218 per night. This rental is £181 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Private Hot Tub & Grill / 4 Bed Rooms / 2417 SQFT. 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 Private Hot Tub & Grill / 4 Bed Rooms / 2417 SQFT. Enjoy the water!
Is Private Hot Tub & Grill / 4 Bed Rooms / 2417 SQFT pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Private Hot Tub & Grill / 4 Bed Rooms / 2417 SQFT?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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