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Sunset Views, Fireworks & Beach Fun! Islander 415 “Emerald Sunset Retreat”

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Living area
Property grounds
Crystal Green Waters
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Sunset Views, Fireworks & Beach Fun! Islander 415 “Emerald Sunset Retreat”

Just steps from the sand and minutes from the Jetty, Norriego Point, and Harborwalk Village, this is the perfect spot to relax, explore, and make unforgettable memories.

🎉 Why You’ll Love It
✔ Amazing sunset views + seasonal fireworks 🎆
✔ Walk to beach, Jetty & local hotspots
✔ In-unit washer & dryer
✔ Perfect mix of relaxation & adventure

🛋️ Relax & Have Fun
✔ Cozy living space with 55” Roku TV
✔ Games & puzzles for family nights
✔ Private balcony for coffee & sunset drinks

🍳 Cook & Gather
✔ Fully equipped kitchen for easy meals
✔ Great space for family time & planning adventures

🛏️ Sleeps 6 Comfortably
✔ King master suite with walk-in shower
✔ Guest room with 2 twin beds
✔ Sleeper sofa

☀️ Beach & Resort Fun
✔ 2 beach chairs + umbrella (Mar–Oct)
✔ 2 pools + hot tubs
✔ Grilling gazebo & outdoor spaces
🌴 Explore marine life, watch boats, or hop over to Harborwalk for dining, shopping & nightlife

🎁 Extra Perks
✔ Kids Club program (free for guests)
✔ Discounts on excursions & restaurants

⚠️ Good to Know
No pets | No smoking | Max 6 guests
Starter supplies provided

🌊 Sunsets, fireworks, and nonstop fun—book your Destin getaway today!
Virtual Tour Url: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=QjXbV1DkSWb

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1077323vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Destin

Located on the beach, this condo is in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Miramar Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, snorkelling and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.
Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Destin Harbor - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Miramar Beach - 10 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cj’s Hangout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Donut Hole - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Red Door Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Views, Fireworks & Beach Fun! Islander 415 “Emerald Sunset Retreat” pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sunset Views, Fireworks & Beach Fun! Islander 415 “Emerald Sunset Retreat”?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunset Views, Fireworks & Beach Fun! Islander 415 “Emerald Sunset Retreat”?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunset Views, Fireworks & Beach Fun! Islander 415 “Emerald Sunset Retreat”?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunset Views, Fireworks & Beach Fun! Islander 415 “Emerald Sunset Retreat” located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holiday Isle condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Harbor Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

June Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our 28th year staying at The Islander. As usual, everything was great!
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2025
We are happy to hear that you had a wonderful time during your stay with us. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!!

Wonderful property. Nice short walk to beach very clean. We didn’t want to leave and can’t wait to book again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hiralys A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Destin

We had a wonderful stay! The in unit washer dryer was such a plus! Over all would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2021
Thank you for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Latonya J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property!

Our stay was amazing and the property was perfect from the pool, the view and easy access to the beach. We stayed on the 4th floor and had an excellent view of the fireworks at night! We will be back for our next Destin trip. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2023
Thank you for submitting your feedback ! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and all the amenities we have to offer. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Summer Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A fun week in Destin! Ocean, pools and beach’
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
Thank you for submitting your feedback ! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and all the amenities we have to offer. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Kelley M.

My Happy Place

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: We enjoy the Islander.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2024
Thank you for submitting your feedback ! We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sept 2022 visit

We recently stayed here and it was amazing The pool and beach were the best part!!! Beach was so close and such a nice bonus having 2 seats for us daily. Condo was clean and tidy upon arrive
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2022
Thank you for submitting your feedback ! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and all the amenities we have to offer. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Wonderful property!

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 came to Destin for our kids spring break and had a wonderful stay at the Islander! Great location, loved our unit, used the pool a ton and staff were helpful! Would highly recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2024
Thank you for submitting your feedback! Thank you for your comments on our amazing staff. We try our best to make our guest feel at home when they come to visit us. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and all the amenities we have to offer. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn B.

Great vacation 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: Check in was easy and straightforward. Staff were friendly and helpful. The location is close to nice attractions. The property is clean and the rooms are spacious and comfortable. The beach access is great for families. It made for a great family vacation.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2024
Thank you for submitting your feedback! Thank you for your comments on our amazing staff. We try our best to make our guest feel at home when they come to visit us. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and all the amenities we have to offer. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Family Beach Trip

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: Perfect condo not far from the beach! Pictures don’t do it justice. Quiet and cozy. Views were amazing! Everything we needed for our family of 5.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2024
Thank you for submitting your feedback ! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and all the amenities we have to offer. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Home Away from Home

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: Unit 415 was perfect for our family of four. We love coming for fall break when things aren’t quite as crowded. The weather was perfect even with the impending hurricane Helene coming. Unit 415 had everything we needed and the staff at The Islander is always great.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2024
Thank you for submitting your feedback! Thank you for your comments on our amazing staff. We try our best to make our guest feel at home when they come to visit us. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and all the amenities we have to offer. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Unit 415

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place, Refunded money because dryer wasn’t working, greatly appreciated.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Thank you for submitting your feedback ! We are very sorry about the inconvenience with the dryer issue but we are glad that we were able to resolve the issue. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nicely updated

The condo is nicely updated My only complaint was the twin beds are very squeaky so my son slept on the couch. The King size bed was ok for sleeping for me I guess it depends on how you like your mattress. Other than that we enjoyed the room and property. We will stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thank you for the 5 star review of our property. I will pass along your note about the beds to the owner. We look forward to your return!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John & Patricia Y.

Fantastic Rental unit at The Islander!

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 have been vacationing in Destin for over 40 years and have stayed at The Islander many times. This unit was by far the nicest we have ever stayed in. The owner has thought of everything to make your stay top notch! Completely renovated and has a beautiful view of the jetty. We will definitely stay in this unit again.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Hello John, We are pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay! Thank you so much for an excellent review! Kind Regards, The Islander
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bill T.

Spring break

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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: The location and beach views are amazing. The condo is very nice but agree with other reviews that the dryer takes forever. I had to pull the manual out twice to be sure I was using it correctly and cleaning out both lint screens.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 April 2021
So sorry that the dryer in the unit was taking longer than expected. We are happy to hear to that you enjoyed the views.
Verified

8/10 Good

Poliala D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This unit is fantastic!

The unit is updated and well-appointed. It had everything we needed and boasts a great view of the sunset and harbor entrance. The walk to the beach is really short and easy. Alan the beach attendant is very friendly and helpful. Can't say anything bad about the unit, it is great. If you are reading reviews and hesitate because of posts related to dryer not working. It has been replaced and works very well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
Thank you for submitting your feedback! Thank you for your comments on our amazing staff. We try our best to make our guest feel at home when they come to visit us. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and all the amenities we have to offer. We appreciate you mentioning the dryer being fixed being that unit was recently updated. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Great stay in our Happy Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We are repeating guests in the unit and have been for many years. I enjoy the view to west. The kitchen is well outfitted. We enjoy our meals on the patio. The beach calms the soul. Staff is gracious and eager to help. Would recommend for families.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2023
Thank you for submitting your feedback! Thank you for your comments on our amazing staff. We try our best to make our guest feel at home when they come to visit us. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and all the amenities we have to offer. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Mary L.

Great condo with one fix needed

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice and clean condo with updated kitchen and bathrooms! The dryer in the condo has been out of order for over a year with no plans for repair in sight. The owners should take the washer and dryer out of the pictures
Response from VrboOwner on 17 April 2023
Thank you for submitting your feedback ! We appreciate your recommendations and we will work on this for our future guests. We did make sure to take any pictures of the washer/dryer off of our website about a month ago and the owner has been informed about this issue. We do apologize about the inconvenience but we will make sure to remind the owner about the ongoing issue that our guest are experiencing. We hope that you will consider being a guest of ours in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

THOMAS K.

Good but could be better

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Have stayed at Islander multiple times. Good value, great location, wonderful beach, etc.. A few problems this time - only one elevator was working and it broke down regularly; dryer in our unit still not working - should either be fixed or replaced or condo re-classified from platinum;
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2023
Thank you for submitting your feedback ! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and all the amenities we have to offer. Unfortunately, we have no control over the elevator having any mechanical issues but we had made sure to get this issue fixed. We appreciate your recommendations and we will make sure to work on them for our future guests. We will make sure to reach out to the Owner's and give some recommendations for our future guest bookings. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lezley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Wow! This unit was amazing! It was very clean and tastefully decorated. We were a little worried about the walk to the beach, but soon found out we were worried for no reason. Our view of the harbor entrance from the balcony was gorgeous. One thing I wish we would have known when we got there was to go down to the beach each morning to reserve your chairs that come with the unit. It’s a first come first serve basis and we didn’t find that out until our third day, but once we figured that out my husband went down around 6-6:30 each morning and took 2 towels to place on each chair. Overall our experience was GREAT and we would definitely try to get this unit again when we stay in Destin.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thank you for your feedback! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Allen & Kathryn R.

Negatives and positives

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: We enjoy the Islander a lot, and the people. One thing I would suggest when the office people set a date for reserving your condo...they make sure all are aware of date just not the ones at a meeting. I feel also we had a lot of problems with the washers not working. Okay...our condo 415...is not a luxury platinum...washer, dryer do not work. Some of the furniture, mattresses should be replaced. Love the walk in shower and decor colors.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2023
Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that you were less then pleased with the unit that you stayed in. We will make sure to reach out to the Owner's and give some recommendations for our future guest bookings. However, we are glad that you enjoyed the location of the unit being that it's very convenient for most guests to get to the beach and pools. We hope you will come back and see us soon !
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Choose another condo, W/D is the only reason we chose this condo

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice condo, however we were not notified about the dryer being out of order until after we checked. The staff at the front desk didn’t even notify us during check in, basically house cleaning out some painters tape on it that said broke. After we inquired about it, we were told it had been out of service for months. Front desk attitude gave the impression that they could care less about the situation.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2022
Thank you for submitting your feedback ! We apologize that you were not notified about the dryer in the unit. This is an issue that we have been working on with the owner to get fixed. We hope that you will consider being a guest of ours in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nicole G.

Spring Break Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: Over all, we really enjoyed our stay. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The location was great, especially for families with small children. The pool, beach and restaurants were not overly-crowded and the atmosphere was great. The condo was very pretty and the pools were a great temperature for this time of year. My one suggestion would be for the housekeeping staff to pay a bit more attention to detail. We found a empty water bottle behind a nightstand and candy in one of the nightstand drawers. The floors appeared clean but our feet and socks were very dirty. We had to wear shoes at all times while in the condo. The floors definitely were not mopped prior to our arrival. We would stay here again but our hope is that this review will help the cleaning staff to improve for future stays.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Thank you for your feedback. We will review this with housekeeping. Please don't let this deter you from staying with us again! We hope to see you again next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Great Covid escape!

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: Vacation rental was perfect! We stayed a week & could not have been happier! This rental was clean & very well appointed with nice up to date furnishings & appliances. It was the perfect size for a family of 4 including 2 teenagers! Plenty of room for all of us to spread out & feel comfortable. Master bedroom had a view of the ocean & sunsets were spectacular! Location to beach was a quick easy walk & the beach attendants were awesome! We got provisions for breakfast & snacks & either did takeout or went out for dinners which worked well for us. Some restaurants were better than others regarding Covid precautions so we tended to go to more upscale restaurants to avoid bigger crowds & risk. Our favorite was Louisiana Lagniappe! Also loved the Island Wing Company for takeout & drinks at the bar while you wait! Overall a fantastic trip & beautiful property. Would definitely stay in this condo again & would absolutely recommend to others!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Sergey K.

It's okay at best.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was the second vacation our family spent at this property and with rental rates going up as much as 15% you would think that they would keep up with the quality, but you would be wrong. Apartment was filthy with litter under beds and empty soda cans behind plant pots. All closet doors were broken and so was the dryer for which I got a small refund. Cockroaches in the bathroom at night. Swimming pool under water lights did not work for the whole stay. Compering with the properties around it is still a good deal, but with prices going up and quality down I will be looking for something else next time.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2022
Thank you for submitting your feedback ! We apologize that you were less then pleased with your stay. We do try to make sure that we keep up with the property as much as possible and our maintenance team is great with taking care of the properrty. We will make sure that all of the issues are addressed in a timely manner. We hope that you will consider being a guest of ours in the future.

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