Gulf #403

Lovely condo! Clean, lots of room,

Anonymous - Checked In: 3/15/2025

Overall the rental was amazing! It was the prettiest most well equipped condo we’ve ever had. The only downside was the bed was very hard. I spent the last 3 nights sleeping in the recliner.

Robin D. from Indianapolis - Checked In: 10/12/2024

John & Theresa’s condo is beautiful! Clean, unreal views, and cozy. We were extremely impressed with the grounds in general. We stayed during hurricane Helene. The staff and owners were very communicative and brought peace of mind. Thankfully the storm passed us so we were able to enjoy the full stay. We will definitely be back! 20/10 recommend!

Makayla M. - Checked In: 9/21/2024

Very clean. Several pools to choose from. Good location off the beaten path from crowded Destin. Nice bridge to get across the street safely.

Christina G. - Checked In: 6/15/2024

Took my family of 4 for a beach trip. The view from the balcony was amazing. The staff at Destin West were awesome and the location was walking distance to everything we wanted to experience.

Angela T. - Checked In: 5/29/2024

Amazing views! Love staying at Destin West !

Mandy S. - Checked In: 5/18/2024

We love it here!

Darcie K. - Checked In: 5/11/2024

We were well received and the process of getting in and out was easy. Great location, very accessible to both Destin and FWB. Our unit had a great view, was nicely decorated and furnished. November is a great time to go; no crowds or traffic and the rates are lower. We’ve also stayed over at Waterscape, which is comparable. We’ll return and stay here again.

James D. from Fairview Heights - Checked In: 11/11/2023

This unit is beautifully furnished and well-maintained. Numerous extra touches to make the guests feel pampered while vacationing. (Games, movies, books). Very clean unit! In the morning, the views are beautiful. In the evening, it is amazing to watch the sunset. Nice and quiet location. The owner of this unit provides superior customer service. The condos are perfectly located close to Ft. Walton Publix as well as numerous restaurants. I would definitely recommend this unit to a friend or a relative. We love #403 at the beach.

Sherri D. from Mount Dora - Checked In: 10/14/2023

This was a perfect place for a long overdue vacation for the 2 of us -

Lori C. - Checked In: 9/2/2023

My wife and I had a very pleasant stay in Destin West Gulfside #403. Everything was as described. The townhouse was clean and well supplied. The view of the Gulf and the pool were excellent. The beach service included with the rental was greatly appreciated. Experienced a couple of things that could have been better. When we first arrived we had to call to figure out where the check-in location was. The sliding glass door to the balcony was extremely heavy and hard to open and close. It was kind of annoying in the mornings to have someone blowing off the pool deck with a leaf blower while trying to enjoy breakfast on the balcony. I had thought ahead to bring my Firestick because I didn't know what kind of TV or streaming were available but knew they had free Wifi. I didn't want to have to log in to streaming services on a new device. This turned out to be a good decision because we couldn't get any of the connected devices in the living room to work. The weekend when we arrived the elevator nearest our room wasn't working properly, but by Monday it was fixed. All of these things were relatively minor and we had a very enjoyable stay for our anniversary.

Anonymous from Warne - Checked In: 8/19/2023

This condo is beautiful! It was tastefully decorated clean and had everything we needed.

Stormie A. - Checked In: 6/24/2023

The condo is nice and just as described. The location is great. No complaints at all there. On those two things I would definitely recommend. Having said that I’ve stayed at several condos through VRBO, and while these things are not deal breakers, other condos have been much more focused on making the stay easier/nicer.

Example. They charge you $40 (which ends up being about $50 with taxes and fees) if you lose the bracelet that they make you wear on the grounds. At $3000 per week I think this is a little bit insulting and unnecessary. Ours actually got stolen at the beach and I imagine it’s because some other guest didn’t want to pay the $50 I think this is taking advantage of guests.

The other thing I was surprised by is that there were no beach towels. I’ve never experienced that before and so we had to buy some. There was also only one garbage bag, only one packet of dishwasher detergent, no dish soap, no laundry soap, and two rolls of toilet paper. I realize that not all places are required to provide those things but I’ve never been at a place that was so skimpy. These are all things that we end up having to buy and I don’t think it would be all that much to either stock a few of them for the guests or at least leave the ones that prior guests bought. In the past when we’ve rented a condo and paid this much for it, you didn’t have to stock the condo with pretty much everything. Like I say, the unit itself and location were fantastic, but these little touches that most condos provide and eliminating the dumb bracelet fee would be great improvements.

Holly D. - Checked In: 6/3/2023

We had such an amazing time in this unit. The unit's proximity to the beach and pool elevator was unbeatably convenient. The resort facility was very well maintained and gorgeous. We took advantage of the beach and pool daily, and spent many evenings at the lazy river on the bayside. Included beach chair service at GS was really great though I had to be down there each day at 9am to reserve our spot for the day. We got placed in the 2nd, 1st and 3rd rows on various days throughout the week.The pool was never full and we had easy access to chairs any time we wanted. The chairs on Gulfside do have some noticable wear and may be ready for update soon. The chairs on BS were much newer. We are happy we chose to stay on the Gulfside which had a more relaxed atmosphere over the party atmosphere at Bayside that wasn't right for our family. As for the unit itself, it was adorable, spacious and well stocked with games, movies, beach toys and kitchenware. The coffee pot could use an upgrade. Our only complaint was that we weren't provided with a dish rag and only given 1 dish towel. We had to purchase these items at the store along with dish soap, laundry detergent, hand soap and shampoo/conditioner (provided shampoo/conditioner samples were not enough for a week), though we expected to buy those items. Plenty of blankets/pillows provided and the master bed was extremely firm, but the bunk beds were really nice and soft. We did have to report some issues to the property managers about the washer/dryer venting. All and all it was a great time and we are already planning our next trip next year.

Cari K. - Checked In: 5/27/2023

It was amazing and met our expectations! The view was spectacular. The beach was amazing and family friendly. Condo and the external amenities were clean and the pools , hot tubs and lazy rivers were awesome. So great that we be back again and hopefully not waiting a whole year to do so.

Darcie K. - Checked In: 5/6/2023

It was excellent.

Doreen O. - Checked In: 2/1/2023

Great location. Condo as described. Will book again when I’m the area.

Jessica N. - Checked In: 9/10/2022

The unit had cohesive furnishings in good condition and was generally pretty clean on arrival. It was well stocked with beach equipment and kitchenware. Overall very pleased with the accomodations. Would definitely recommend.

Michael B. - Checked In: 7/2/2022

We absolutely loved our stay. The condo was clean, nicely decorated, and had all the amenities needed to enjoy eating there as well as enjoy the beach. We will definitely make a return visit and stay in this rental!!

Jennifer L. - Checked In: 5/28/2022

Great Location, nice view, close to the beach and other things to walk to. Nicely decorated and very clean. Well supplied with the needed appliances and cooking supplies. (kind of a sticky sliding door to the patio,,,that could be easily fixed with WD4)

James F. - Checked In: 4/9/2022

This unit was clean, very well stocked with kitchen essentials for cooking, and quick access to the beach. My only complaint was the dryer made a terrible screech. Maintenance was prompt in checking it out and will have to order a part. The front desk quickly gave us extra towels and washcloths because using the dryer was nerve racking. Beautiful view of the white sandy beaches!! It also included beach service and that made going to the beach with children much easier!! I would stay here again!

Amy A. from Scottsville - Checked In: 4/2/2022

All went well at the rental unit. Too bad the weather didn't agree. Unit as described. Most enjoyable view. Only two days were beach friendly but loved having chairs and umbrella. Wonderful perk.

Lucy H. - Checked In: 3/12/2022

As advertised. Clean. Comfortable beds. Nice view.

Anonymous - Checked In: 2/21/2022

WOW! A clean condo with breathtaking views. We spent hours on the beach as well as on the balcony overlooking the beach as well as the pool/hot tub area. We enjoyed playing the games the owner provided in the unit as well as some DVDs the owner provided. This property description is accurate. The beach service which was provided was so relaxing...chairs and an umbrella. So many restaurants within walking distance. Our family enjoyed seeing nurse sharks, manta rays, and dolphins. It was a memorable trip.

Sherri D. from Mount Dora - Checked In: 10/23/2021

The condo was exactly as expected. The beach and pool were great and kept clean. The beach service is a plus! So much better than lugging a bunch of stuff to the beach. Some days I still used the beach chairs stored in the master closet (so convenient!). We’ve stayed at Destin West before but this is the first time in this condo. I really liked that it’s so close to the beach and has a beautiful view, especially for Wednesday night fireworks. My only complaint would be the elevator nearest the unit is out of service but while eating and drinking on vacation stairs weren’t a terrible idea.

Andrea C. - Checked In: 6/26/2021

The resort is perfect with great amenities. The room we had was clean and I felt at home. The condo had all the little necessities tip stay your week out.

Karen S. from Harrison - Checked In: 6/5/2021

I have rented several different condos in Destin West over the years. I have to say this was the VERY BEST! The owners of this condo think of everything to make you feel at home and very clean. I gave it a FIVE STAR.
Thank You to the owners for making my vacation enjoyable.
Robert K.

Robert K. from Hernando - Checked In: 5/8/2021

We had a wonderful experience with our condo. It was the perfect location with easy access to the beach and pool. Very family friendly. Our kids had a wonderful time with the kids they met. Would stay there again!

Kathy L. - Checked In: 5/1/2021

Great place and great location.

Rhonda B. - Checked In: 3/27/2021