Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
39 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Guest Bedroom
2 Single Beds
Living Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Full Bathroom
Master Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
⭐By Beach in Seascape-Gulf Views-2 Pools + Kids Fountain-2BR Ariel Dunes I 1204
Top Reasons to Book this Lovely Condo!
* 350yds to Seascape Beach Access
* Amazing Gulf Views from the Large 12th Floor Balcony
* Granite in Kitchen, Soaking Tub in Master, and Washer/Dryer
* Cabana Café, Fitness Center, Private Beach area, Onsite 18 Hole Championship Golf Course, and Pools
* 1.5 Miles to Silver Sands; 3 Miles to Grand Boulevard
* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
*This property is NOT AVAILABLE for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*
**Elevators 1 & 2 (west side) in Tower One will undergo planned refurbishment and be non-functional between October 1, 2025 - March 1,2026. During this time only elevators 3 and 4 will be available for guests and staff. Please be prepared for longer wait times for the elevators during this time.**
*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs November thru February. For a quote, select an arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and a departure date (must be the 1st day of a subsequent month). Contact us for alternate date requests and further assistance! All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee.
Enjoy spectacular sunsets from your private balcony on the 12th floor of Ariel Dunes! Known as the tallest building in Destin, this great condo at Seascape resort features free concerts throughout the year on the driving range of the onsite golf course. Grab a bite or a drink at the newly opened Cabana Cafe.
This beautiful condo has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. The master has a king bed with beautiful gulf views, two twin beds in the guestroom, and there is a sleeper sofa in the Living room. A washer and dryer is in the condo for your convenience.
The Bed Setup:
Master Bedroom: King Bed
Guest Bedroom: 2 Twin Beds
Living Room: Sleeper Sofa
Ariel Dunes offers 24 stories of amazing views that span the sugar white sands and emerald green water of the coastline. The building is angled slightly to the west, and the sunsets are incredible! From the rear of the building, you get a bird's eye view of the lush Seascape Golf Course, and the sparkling Choctawhatchee Bay.
Seascape Resort encompasses over 3 hundred acres of lush greens, serene lakes and 2000 feet of pristine white sand beach. Soak in the views of the gulf without all the traffic noise. Ariel Dunes I is set back into the resort, and is a quieter alternative, giving you a break from seasonal traffic noise but close enough for you to drink in the sights and sounds of Destin's famous beaches. Take a relaxing stroll to the beach and feel your cares melt away!
Ariel Dunes I offers a state of the art fitness center, along with a 12,000sf pool featuring a zero entry, with a spacious deck for lounging and catching some rays before hitting the beach. Kids will love splashing around in the mushroom fountain!
The spectacular resort amenities include 2000 linear feet of easily accessible beach with chair and umbrella rentals, on-site golf, on-site pools (two are seasonally heated), tennis, watersport rentals, bike rentals and several restaurants, including the famous Whales' Tail, which features live bands.
Check out Seascape Towne Center located within the Seascape Resort! Featuring shopping, dining, and entertainment, this is a 55,000sf lakeside development designed for the whole family. Your kids will love the outdoor adventure park including a ropes course, you’ll love the unique dining, nightlife and live music venues. With the large events plaza and arcade with laser tag, there’s really no need to step off the resort once you arrive!
Area Attractions:
Grand Boulevard Town Center is a pedestrian-friendly, shopping and dining complex just off Emerald Coast Parkway, convenient to both SanDestin and Miramar Beach. For the high-end shopper, the center offers everything from Fusion Art Glass Gallery to Brooks Brothers Country Club. A number of boutiques, such as Hello, Sunshine and Magnolia House, carry fare you can't find anywhere else. Dining options include Mitchell's Fish Market, P. F. Chang's China Bistro, and Cantina Laredo Gourmet Mexican Food. In 2013, Walton County’s first movie theater opened at Grand Boulevard’s Town Center – the state-of-the-art Boulevard 10 Movie Theater.
If you are near Miramar Beach, the snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Dolphin Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 685 feet straight out from the Miramar Regional Public Beach access (by Pompano Joe's), it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Frequently asked questions
Does ⭐By Beach in Seascape-Gulf Views-2 Pools + Kids Fountain-2BR Ariel Dunes I 1204 have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at ⭐By Beach in Seascape-Gulf Views-2 Pools + Kids Fountain-2BR Ariel Dunes I 1204?
As of 9 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ⭐By Beach in Seascape-Gulf Views-2 Pools + Kids Fountain-2BR Ariel Dunes I 1204 on 28 July 2026 start from NZ$585, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is ⭐By Beach in Seascape-Gulf Views-2 Pools + Kids Fountain-2BR Ariel Dunes I 1204 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at ⭐By Beach in Seascape-Gulf Views-2 Pools + Kids Fountain-2BR Ariel Dunes I 1204?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at ⭐By Beach in Seascape-Gulf Views-2 Pools + Kids Fountain-2BR Ariel Dunes I 1204?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at ⭐By Beach in Seascape-Gulf Views-2 Pools + Kids Fountain-2BR Ariel Dunes I 1204?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is ⭐By Beach in Seascape-Gulf Views-2 Pools + Kids Fountain-2BR Ariel Dunes I 1204 located?
Situated by the sea, this condo building is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Miramar Beach and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Golf Course At Seascape Resort and Rainforest Black Light Golf & Arcade are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Rachel, we love that you enjoyed a perfect weekend getaway while staying in this two-bedroom, two-bath Ariel Dunes I condo. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Condo was clean and inviting upon arrival! Great location for access to beach and restaurants. Would absolutely stay here again!
Amy B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2024
Amy, Thank you for your 5-star review! We're thrilled you found everything you needed and enjoyed your stay. We hope you join us again soon! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Overall comfortable and very clean. Loved the large balcony and short walk to the beach. Overall, we had a great stay.
Sarah H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 November 2022
Sarah, Thank you for letting us know that you had a great stay. We are glad everyone was comfortable and enjoyed the balcony. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Rooms were spacious. The view was amazing. The staff was very helpful with a great location.
Steve M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2023
Steve, we appreciate you letting us know that you found this two-bedroom, two-bath condo to be spacious with an amazing view and staff members were very helpful. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Comfortable clean condo with everything we needed. Onsite pool and restaurant were great and beach right across the street.
James S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2023
James, we appreciate you letting us know that you thought this two-bedroom, two-bath condo at Seascape Resort was comfortable and clean with everything you needed. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
We enjoyed our stay, clean, spacious room. First time in Florida and loved our view. Only thing was no one to help with finding room or to ask questions other than that it was Great!
Terry G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2024
Terry, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us, including the clean, spacious room and the lovely view. You should have gotten an email prior to your stay with an invitation to join our guest portal. This is where all of the information regarding your stay can be found, including the phone number to reach us. We are happy to hear everything else was great and we hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
We really enjoyed our stay at this unit. The location was great with a short walk to beach and had easy parking. I would have preferred that there be no carpet as I have allergies, but that wouldn’t be a deal breaker for this beautiful view. Also, it would be nice to have had smart tv’s to watch some tv at night. Overall, we had a great time and would rent here again.
Darlene P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2024
Darlene, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed the great location and beautiful views! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Nice large condo with plenty of space for our family of 4. Beautiful ocean view from the balcony. The hotel & grounds were very nice. The pools were nice & large. The beach was a close walk across the street. We were able to rent from the beach service during our stay so that kept us from having to tote umbrellas & chairs down. It got busier during the weekend so there was some wait time for elevators. Overall great stay & we would book again!
We had a blast on our Girl's Trip weekend. The property was so inviting when entering with soft smooth music playing and even had a welcome card and gift on the counter. The property was assessable to everything that we took advantage of for the weekend and the restaurant was great. Our view of the beach was amazing. The only thing that I can complain about is that we had one roach crawling on the wall but since our room was right by the elevator/trash shoot I let that complaint slide. (This time)
Rita G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2023
Rita, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your rental experience. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed this two-bedroom, two-bath condo's location and amazing view of the beach. Please accept our apology for the unpleasant sighting. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
The condo was in a great location. If I wanted to go to Panama City, it was a short drive from the condo. If I wanted to go to Destin, it was an even shorter drive. The beach was located directly across the street. There were plenty of places nearby to go grocery shopping as well as to eat out.
The couch in the condo could use a deep clean. It appeared to be dirty. Also, the toilet in the main bathroom doesn't flush correctly.
All in all, it was a good place to stay and relax.
Edward D.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2023
Hi! We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your rental experience. We are happy to know that you enjoyed the location of this two-bedroom, two-bath condo at Seascape Resort and thought it was a good place to stay and relax overall. Please accept our apology for the cleanliness of the couch and the toilet not flushing properly. We will forward your comments to property managers so that they may make sure that these issues have been resolved. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
The unit was pretry clean and staff was very nice. The pola where clean as well. The unit itself was outdated but that wasn’t the bad part. After a long 10 hour drive with a two year old all I wanted was a comfortable bed for us to sleep on. The twin bed mattresses were so noisy I can’t even explain. Every time I turned around she woke up. Please change those mattresses. They can’t cost that much.
Otherwise there are no major complaints!
Thank you
Condo was perfect for my family of 4 and my dad. Very clean and spacious. The pools were amazing. Kids had a blast! It never got overly packed for us nor did we have to wait terribly long for the elevator. It was also very quiet. Having gym access was also a nice touch if you weren't too tired from all the fun in the sun. The beach is about a 4 minute walk. It gets pretty packed and folks will start setting up camp on the beach at 630. There are no beach accessories so if you must have any be sure to bring your own. I want to mention that the beds in the kids' room are ideal only for smaller children. An adult would not be comfortable on the beds. The box springs is very noisy and mattress is super soft feeling like I sunk into the bed itself....this did not phase my 8 and 11 year old boys BUT if you had teens/adults looking to stay in that room good luck. My dad said the sofa pull out was comfortable.
Amy M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2024
Amy, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear the condo was perfect for your family and that you enjoyed the clean, spacious environment and amazing pools. It's great to know the kids had a blast, and you appreciated the gym access and quiet atmosphere. We appreciate your feedback on the beds and beach accessories. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Debra S.
27 July 2018
RealJoy is really not a joy with which to work.
The property was clean and comfortable for the most part, except that one of the twin beds had a very creaky mattress. You had to take special care when closing the freezer door to make sure it closed all the way; it seemed to catch on something. The balcony had ample seating and tables with a nice view of the ocean. What really spoiled this property for me was working with RealJoy. They don’t use the HomeAway system for letting you know door codes and such. I had an email from them reminding me to buy insurance and I discovered that the link in the email would take me to this information. That was after I had to call from the gate before the guard would let me in because I didn’t have enough information to tell him where we were staying. In hindsight, I think they would have texted the information had I provided my cell phone number. So overall it was just a little frustrating. The kicker came when I got home and they emailed me that they were charging me $50 for two rubber wristbands that my grandson misplaced! So, never again RealJoy!
Debra S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Hi Debra, thank for your feedback. We’re happy to hear that you found the property clean and comfortable with a nice view of the ocean. Regarding the door codes, our guests receive a link to the Real Joy portal right after booking that contains all the details about your stay. The portal link releases the door/gate codes for your stay just prior to it and yes, we text you the codes as well if we have your cell phone number. We’re sorry there was any confusion relating to your stay, we try to make things easy for our guests. Regarding the wristbands, we have a sign in this property that includes the costs if the wristbands are misplaced. We have to purchase them from the homeowners association. We’re sorry that you were disappointed and thank you for your feedback.
Tara, we love that you had a great time while staying in the two-bed/two-bath Ariel Dunes I 1204 and plan on renting this unit again. Thank you for choosing Real Joy. Please visit again soon.
We had a great experience with RealJoy and the property at Ariel Dunes. Everything was clean. Our stay was comfortable and relaxing.
Daniel C.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 November 2020
Daniel, we appreciate your review! We are glad to know that you had a relaxing vacation rental experience while staying at Ariel Dunes I. Thank you for choosing Real Joy!
Hi Jerrica, thank you for your review. We're so happy you found Ariel Dunes I 1204 to be an amazing place to stay! We hope you enjoyed the stunning gulf views and the onsite amenities as well. Thanks again for your feedback. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Charles S.
13 March 2019
Amazing Views
This was the perfect family vacation! Everything was easy and convenient. The beach was wonderful. Thanks!
Charles S.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Hi Charles, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We’re happy to hear you found the views amazing and everything easy and convenient. We value your referrals and hope you will come back to visit! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jesse M.
30 January 2019
Simply Stunning
Do we have to go home?? The whole place was beautiful: the condo, the VIEWS, the resort. We had a wonderful time at Ariel Dunes and can't wait to be back!
Jesse M.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Hi Jesse, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We’re pleased to hear you found the unit and views beautiful and had a wonderful stay. We value your referrals and hope you will come back to visit. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tameka G.
27 June 2017
5 stars
My family enjoy this unit it was nice and clean the view was amazing will be coming back.Only thing and nothing major I would love to see hardwood floors in this unit instead of carpet.Thanks didn't want to leave
Tameka G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
We're so glad you enjoyed the amazing views from this lovely condo and had a wonderful time. We would love to have you stay with us again at Real Joy.
About the host
Hosted by RealJoy Vacations
Real Joy Vacations is a professional property management company located in Destin, Florida. We provide Vacation Rentals in Destin, Okaloosa Island, SanDestin, 30A, and Panama City Beach! Something for everyone! We have Affordable family rentals as well as Beachfront Condos and Luxury Homes with Pools! Grab your Swimsuit and enjoy the spectacular emerald green water and sugar white sands of Northwest Florida! By utilizing the latest technology to provide our guests with timely property updates and having maintenance available 24/7 at the tap of a button, we help to provide you with a stress-free stay. The cleanliness of our properties is a high priority. Providing keyless entries so you don’t have to fumble with keys is for your ultimate security. We price competitively, and above all, want you to enjoy your experience. Let us put the Real Joy into your vacation!
Why they chose this property
The Emerald Coast of Northwest Florida is an amazing destination for your beach vacation! Sugar white sands and emerald green waters await. Whether your idea of relaxation is people watching on a beachfront balcony or being right in the middle of the action, we can help you find the vacation property that’s right for you. Our maintenance team, on call 24/7, and our friendly staff will help you to have a wonderful trip!
What makes this property unique
Real Joy Vacations manages properties to fit all budgets! Whether you are looking for a beachfront location, a luxury home with a private pool, or would like a budget-friendly, walk to the beach option, we have properties in all shapes and sizes! Most of our properties come with the Real Joy Fun Pass, which gives you one or two free tickets to daily attractions each night of your stay along with unlimited DVD rentals. Our offerings are fantastic for families because they give you room to spread out. With substantially more space than the average hotel room, most of our properties offer separate living areas, full kitchens, and washer/dryers. Our guests can cook their own meals if they wish and launder their things if needed. You can count on the Real Joy team’s extensive property management experience. From our excellent customer service reps to our cleaning crew, we want you to have a wonderful stay.
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