Heron 506--Completely Updated 3 Bed/2 Bath sleeps 10!!
Apartment in Okaloosa Island, FL
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
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Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this apartment rental
This condo has recently undergone a complete remodel with new EVERYTHING in every room from floor to ceiling. Book now!! You won't be disappointed.
HERON 506 offers wonderful views of the bay and lazy river! This luxurious condo has 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, with almost 1600 sq. ft. living and over 400 sq. ft. of patio space. The spacious living room has plenty of seating and all the comforts of home including a sleeper sofa and a large flat screen TV. A sliding glass door lets lots of sunlight in and opens to the balcony where you can relax enjoying all the sounds of summer while watching the palms sway in the breeze.
This modern kitchen features all stainless steal appliances and offers everything needed to make a delicious home cooked meal, including coffee pot, blender, toaster oven, crock pot, etc. The lovely granite counter tops and bar provide lots of space to prepare dinner, and serve. The large dining table seats 6 and is the perfect space to enjoy playing board games with the family, as well as dine.
The elegant Master Bedroom has a King platform bed, triple dresser and large flat screen TV. This bedroom offers a private bathroom with a Jacuzzi jetted tub, separate shower and two sink vanity. It also features a sliding glass door that provides guests in this room their own access to the balcony overlooking the tropical scenery.
The second beautiful bedroom gives one a sense of serenity with its aquatic hues and holds a King Bed, along with a double dresser and a flat screen TV, while the third bedroom with its whimsical flair offers a bunk bed with full on bottom, twin on top, a twin trundle and a chest of drawers with yet another flat screen TV. All bed covers are new and top of the line.
Free High Speed Internet with Wifi for your laptops, ipod, ipads, etc. This condo comes with gym access.
This is a sophisticated Condo with a nod to the French Quarter and it will quickly become your favorite seaside getaway!
HERON 506 offers wonderful views of the bay and lazy river! This luxurious condo has 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, with almost 1600 sq. ft. living and over 400 sq. ft. of patio space. The spacious living room has plenty of seating and all the comforts of home including a sleeper sofa and a large flat screen TV. A sliding glass door lets lots of sunlight in and opens to the balcony where you can relax enjoying all the sounds of summer while watching the palms sway in the breeze.
This modern kitchen features all stainless steal appliances and offers everything needed to make a delicious home cooked meal, including coffee pot, blender, toaster oven, crock pot, etc. The lovely granite counter tops and bar provide lots of space to prepare dinner, and serve. The large dining table seats 6 and is the perfect space to enjoy playing board games with the family, as well as dine.
The elegant Master Bedroom has a King platform bed, triple dresser and large flat screen TV. This bedroom offers a private bathroom with a Jacuzzi jetted tub, separate shower and two sink vanity. It also features a sliding glass door that provides guests in this room their own access to the balcony overlooking the tropical scenery.
The second beautiful bedroom gives one a sense of serenity with its aquatic hues and holds a King Bed, along with a double dresser and a flat screen TV, while the third bedroom with its whimsical flair offers a bunk bed with full on bottom, twin on top, a twin trundle and a chest of drawers with yet another flat screen TV. All bed covers are new and top of the line.
Free High Speed Internet with Wifi for your laptops, ipod, ipads, etc. This condo comes with gym access.
This is a sophisticated Condo with a nod to the French Quarter and it will quickly become your favorite seaside getaway!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Okaloosa Island, FL
Ratings and reviews
9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(67 Reviews)2.0 / 10.0
My family and friends recently stayed at Heron 506. I can tell you the description and photos on VRBO and Best Beach Getaways website are VERY MISLEADING. The only thing in the condo that is newish is some of the furniture. Many things did not work like the AC (cold air only came out of bunk room vents), pocket door to bunk room would not close, hot water heater went out for 48 hours, fan in family room didn't work (only light came on). Many things were filthy, floors blackened your feet in about 3 minutes, kitchen and bath cabinets all stained, jacuzzi tub stained and very old, moldy & mushy wall in master bath because shower doors not sealed so water sprays on wall, curtains all were either heavily stained or torn. When I pulled back the comforter on several beds, the sheets did not appear clean, I had to rewash sheets (gross).
This place is a hot mess, literally.
The fitness center is advertised as "state of the art", it might have been state of the art in 1970.
I probably spent more time calling and texting maintenance than I did enjoying my vacation.
No one is taking responsibility for the falsely advertised accommodations, Best Beach Getaways will not respond to multiple emails and on the rare occasion someone answers the 888 number, you will get a very rude man named Mike who is of no help. I have already filed a complaint with the FL Attorney General and the FL Better Business Bureau.
2.0 / 10.0
The air conditioning in the master bedroom was not working at time of arrival, no air was coming through the vents. I contacted maintenance and a repairman came out but determined that it could not be fixed. We were brought a floor fan and advised to leave the bedroom door open and put the fan in the doorway. We could not enjoy the view because we had to keep the curtains closed in attempt to keep the temperature down. The repairman stated the bedroom was at least 20 degrees warmer than the rest of the condo. The ceiling fan in the living area also did not work, the light would come on but not the fan. We were advised the ceiling fan would have to be replaced but with female family members in and out of the unit this was not acceptable. The experience was made worse because we were under a heat advisory.
The hall toilet also leaked into the hallway, I reported it and no one replied. I have requested a partial refund via email and contacted BBG by phone and text message and no one has responded to my request. VRBO contacted Best Beach Getaways July 11th and left a message for someone to reach out to me but I still have not received any communication from them. Beware booking this condo because if there are issues as I experienced you are not dealing with an individual owner, it is a property management company and VRBO cannot help you. The property was not in fully functional condition, we were cheated and now we're being ignored. Do not recommend!!
10.0 / 10.0
This condo was roomy and very attractive. We are planning on staying there in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed at this property previously in 2019 and decided to come back again in September 2023. The property has been updated and is beautiful! Everything was as advertised and the communication with the property manager was very easy anytime we had questions they were quick to respond. Only recommendation would be to add some additional silverware. There were very few and the spoons were all excessively large- like serving spoon size. Everything else was lovely. We love Destin West with all of the amenities and location with ability to walk to the boardwalk.
10.0 / 10.0
The beds were very comfortable, as other reviews the floors could use a really good mop but I find that true in most beach rentals. Other than that no complaints on cleanliness. We loved the lazy river and easy access to the beach. We would definitely stay here again!
8.0 / 10.0
Very nice. Lots to do.
6.0 / 10.0
This is a nice condo the area and the lazy river are great! The condo itself was nice but needs a good cleaning especially for the price you pay for cleaning! Floors were very dirty, master bath had mold or mildew in the shower. Pillows had stains on them which to me they need to be replaced! We brought our own as usual! The only other thing was that the walls are very thin and we could here all the noise at the pool along with the upstairs people who seemed like they were dragging and moving furniture across the floor all day and night!
Other than that it was good 😊
10.0 / 10.0
Great rental , fit everyone comfortably and kids had an awesome time with all the pools
10.0 / 10.0
My whole family loved this condo. It was very clean and beautifully decorated! Would definitely say again.
6.0 / 10.0
The good and the bad.
Wish I could give better review. Let me start by saying the unit itself was nice & the family (7) had a great time. Plenty of room, comfy beds, pillows & towels. Overall unit decor was pleasant. Parking was good as we were always able to find somewhere close. Now for the bad...I spent the first 2 hours there cleaning which I am surprised seeing they are supposed to be following COVID cleaning protocols. The Kitchen cabinets were nasty with drips & spills with crumbs & debris on the inside. Dishes were put up wet, some still dirty that had to be scrubbed. There is not much room in the fridge as all of the door cubbies are missing but 1. ALL the switchplates & door pulls were gross in the entire unit. You could visibly see the ring of dirt on the surfaces around the pulls and caked dirt on the switchplates. Thank God for clorox wipes!! The linens in the king guest bedroom did not look or smell like they were fresh as there were stains on pillow cases and one was ripped. THE FLOOR 🤮...the entire floor needs a good deep scrubbing!!!. We could not walk around barefoot because our feet would get disgusting, leaving us having to wash them before getting into bed at night!! I tried contacting the number sent to me in the email & never got a response back. I have pictures of everything to show them if they ever decide to respond. There is black mold in the master bathroom growing in the grout and the ceiling where it looks like they have had a leak before. The patio sliding door is extremely difficult to open & close because of grit & grime that needs to be cleaned out of the truck. All of those are fairly easy fixes if they get a different cleaning crew. One thing that can't be helped is the long walk to the beach using the sky bridge, or the fact that the resort puts up 3 rows deep of umbrellas you have to rent for $40 a day leaving no room to setup up your own stuff. Great news though, there is a state park (John Beasley Park) just left of the resort that has a lot of parking & space for you to take your own setup and have a great day for free!! They have great amenities & one day they gave away fresh fruit juice popsicles as an added bonus. The AC never really cooled the placed down and that made for warm nights. The only thing that helped a little was making sure to keep the curtains pulled shut all day. The teens complained the front bunkroom was hot at night and also that guest bathroom was really small compared to the wasted masterbath space 🤷
10.0 / 10.0
Great family vacation
This unit had everything we were wanting and more. First impressions was the unit was bigger than expected and very clean. The location was great with many things within walking distance. The unit had a wagon with beach chairs that were very convenient and useful. We did have difficulty connecting to the Wi-Fi but property manager was very responsive and helpful. Overall it was just what we were wanting and will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Week long getaway
Had a blast here! Three adults, five teenagers, and a seven year old and we were not on top of each other!
10.0 / 10.0
Clean
Unit was updated nicely!
10.0 / 10.0
Spring break family trip.
This condo was awesome! Very clean and looked exactly like the pictures. Great location.
10.0 / 10.0
Great family vacation
Perfect size for big family. We love the lazy river and the beach is beautiful. 2nd year visiting and will be back again next year. Nice hidden gem!!
10.0 / 10.0
Great 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:
We recently stayed in Heron 506 for our vacation. The condo was very nicely updated, spacious and had just about everything we needed. The king sized bed is so uncomfortable, I didn't want to come home to my own bed! We had a great view of the lazy river and even part of the bay. Loved watching sunsets and sunrises from the balcony. We had a great experience with the customer service, as far as any issues we had, they were taken care of promptly. The only downside we experienced in the condo itself was how much we could actually hear the people above us at night. Thankfully it was just our last two nights that we had to deal with the noise but it was LOUD. kept me awake half the night. However, we called the phone number for the office on the 2nd night of the noise and they had security go up and ask them to quiet down. Otherwise it was a great stay in Heron 506. One suggestion I would make is to have the wrist bands hanging on the wall near the door or on the wall above the trash barrels... Since they were out of sight, they were out of mind and we kept forgetting to grab them before heading to the pools and beach... I was almost not let into the lazy river one night because I didn't have one on...
10.0 / 10.0
Great time with family!
Our family of six stayed in this unit and we were not disappointed. The unit was clean and bright. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook light meals. The pool area was fun and the view was beautiful. Hurricane Ida hit while we were there, but the kids still played in the pools during the rain.
We had friends who also stayed on the property and it was nice to all be in the same place but each still have our own condo to retreat to.
Jennifer (the manager) was quick to respond to any of our questions or requests.
We would stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Fun trip!
This was a great location. The property was beautifully furnished and spacious. The pools and lazy river were awesome. The walk to the beach wasn’t too bad. We didn’t love that the vendors cover the whole property with their umbrellas and chairs, leaving no room for the chairs and umbrella we were provided by the owner. Maybe the HOA can change how much space the vendor takes up on their beach. The kitchen could use a garlic mincer and some more Tupperware, but we found everything else we needed to cook our family’s meals. The master bath toilet didn’t have much flushing power, not sure it something needs some fixing there. Nothing that ruined our trip, just suggestions to make a great place even better! We loved our time at Destin West and would definitely rent this unit again!
10.0 / 10.0
Great resort! Great location!
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:
We had a wonderful stay! Our condo was very accommodating and had everything we needed. Beautiful view of the bay and amazing pool area. We visited the beach, fished off the docks, took the boat to Crab Island and chilled out in the lazy River.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Vacation Condo
This condo was great. Beautiful view of the bay and pool with a large patio. Pools and lazy river were terrific and the grounds well groomed. Unit was stocked with essentials and was good for our 3 families. Easy walk to the beach and golf. Lots to do and plenty of places nearby to eat. The property managers were responsive and fast. H506 was very very good.
10.0 / 10.0
Very Nice Condo Rental
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 property was nicely kept, up to date with nice furnishings. We had our family of 6 (2 of those college students and 2 teens) and have plenty of space and room. The kitchen had everything you need to cook up a meal. Bathrooms were nice. Master bedroom and bath was very nice. Additional bedrooms were great foe the college kids and the younger teens in the bunk room. Pool area and dock were awesome. Our boys loved the option to fish at night off the dock. Close to the beach, close to shopping and restaurants. Elevators were a beating waiting for especially on high volume checkin and checkout dates, however this is expected in a condo property. Would love to visit again!
10.0 / 10.0
Great time for the whole family
Really enjoyed our stay
10.0 / 10.0
Schmirler Family
We had a flickering light and a problem with the ice maker. Maintenance came over and took care of both within a couple of hours.
Very clean and spacious, and a great location!
10.0 / 10.0
We loved this condo so much!!
Exceptional property! So big and spacious, and pristine. And just a short walk to the beach. We will definitely be back~
10.0 / 10.0
Great condo!
My family and I had a terrific experience staying in this condo! They provided so many cooking supplies that many other condos don’t have. All of us had comfortable beds. The property management was very helpful to us also!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing per usual
I have stayed at this resort several times and like the other condos I’ve stayed in her this one was incredibly comfortable and just as advertised. The facilities here are amazing! Will be staying again.
10.0 / 10.0
Good
They overall stay was good except for the checkin and checkout times.
5.0 / 10.0
This is a fantastic property! We wanted to do something special for our son who is a high school senior, for his spring break. So we took him and 3 of his friends on spring break. This property worked out perfectly! There is tons to do, between the pools, beach, pier, and lots of nearby activities. The grounds are beautiful, the complex is very nice and well maintained, and the area is great.The condo was recently renovated and is very nice. It works perfectly for a large group, with 3 bedrooms (the 3rd one has 3 beds) plus a pull out in the living room. The condo is on the 5th floor, with a great view of the lazy river and the bay. The patio has a large table that is great for "working from home" in the morning. We couldn't have been happier with the property and would definitely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic Spring Break
This is a fantastic property! We wanted to do something special for our son who is a high school senior, for his spring break. So we took him and 3 of his friends on spring break. This property worked out perfectly! There is tons to do, between the pools, beach, pier, and lots of nearby activities. The grounds are beautiful, the complex is very nice and well maintained, and the area is great.
The condo was recently renovated and is very nice. It works perfectly for a large group, with 3 bedrooms (the 3rd one has 3 beds) plus a pull out in the living room. The condo is on the 5th floor, with a great view of the lazy river and the bay. The patio has a large table that is great for "working from home" in the morning.
We couldn't have been happier with the property and would definitely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Girls weekend away
The newly remodeled condo was fantastic!!
5.0 / 10.0
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:This condo was perfect for my family. We have 3 kids and it was a joy to not be walking all over one another. My kids loved the bunk beds and I was a big fan of the jacuzzi tub. We often sat out on the balcony and watched people in the lazy River. Everything was clean and easy to use. There was one incident where the AC started leaking water and the staff were so quick to eliminate the problem. They told me to just enjoy my day and the issue would be fixed even if I wasn’t there. I would definitely book this condo again.
10.0 / 10.0
Had a blast!!
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 condo was perfect for my family. We have 3 kids and it was a joy to not be walking all over one another. My kids loved the bunk beds and I was a big fan of the jacuzzi tub. We often sat out on the balcony and watched people in the lazy River. Everything was clean and easy to use. There was one incident where the AC started leaking water and the staff were so quick to eliminate the problem. They told me to just enjoy my day and the issue would be fixed even if I wasn’t there. I would definitely book this condo again.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect vacation spot - booked for next year
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:
The staff was proactively overly accommodating and friendly
5.0 / 10.0
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:The staff was proactively overly accommodating and friendly
6.0 / 10.0
Disgusting dirty sheets! Needed a deep cleaning. Otherwise, I would recommend this property.
The pool had more debris than one would expect. Otherwise, the property was okay.
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome Destin Vacation
Our stay at Destin West was awesome.
The apartment was super clean, nicely decorated and had literally everything you need. Plenty of room for the family, well equipped kitchen, cozy bedrooms.
The kids loved the bunk beds and we enjoyed our master bedroom and bathroom.
The view to the lazy river and the gulf were super nice as well as the proximity to the beach.
10.0 / 10.0
We enjoy this unit, had a great time.
It was really easy booking.
8.0 / 10.0
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:
Unit was very nice. Would have been nice to have more hooks for shower towels or ever different colored/patterned towels so the 8 of us did not have to wash towels every day. Only 2 pot holders in the unit. Unit was clean but clearly some areas were not cleaned before our arrival like the couch bed, crumbs in the bed, found a thong in the washer. Decore was BEAUTIFUL. Need more seating in family room. No remote for the blue ray player. Wish the HOA would not allow smoking by the pools or on balconies. Renter was very responsive to questions before and during our stay. $30 fee for lost bracelet is crazy.
10.0 / 10.0
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:
We had an amazing time...and loved staying on the Bayside is the resort. It was an easy walk over to the beach. The condo was very nice and comfortable for our 2 families with young kids. We will definitely be back!
6.0 / 10.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Frig freezer has never worked right even after several so-called "repairs". Vents must be filthy as pieces of suet/ash fly around the unit constantly, leaving dirty floors, counters, bed covers, clothing, etc. Sofa needs board for anyone w/back "issues". Black mold seems to cover areas in master shower which still "leaks" out some. This condo is very pretty, though, and has been suitable for us. Hoping "issues" will be addressed by time we return in Dec.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Okaloosa Island?
The average price for a rental in Okaloosa Island is R 4,504 per night. This rental is R 179 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Heron 506--Completely Updated 3 Bed/2 Bath sleeps 10!!. 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 Heron 506--Completely Updated 3 Bed/2 Bath sleeps 10!!. Enjoy the water!
Is Heron 506--Completely Updated 3 Bed/2 Bath sleeps 10!! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Heron 506--Completely Updated 3 Bed/2 Bath sleeps 10!!?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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