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🌊Snowbird Rate Dec-GORGEOUS Gulf Views~200 Yards to Beach~2BR The Islander 302

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A beachfront view with a pool, palm trees, and a small building.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with rows of beach chairs and umbrellas.
An aerial view of a resort with a tennis court, a swimming pool, and a parking area.
A tennis court with a net, surrounded by a fence and palm trees.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
This condo accommodates 7 guests with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It includes 1 hot tub and offers beach views. Adventure seekers can enjoy nearby parasailing, birdwatching, and motorboating, while a fitness center supports sports and fitness activities. Explore Destin Beaches and Destin Harbor for local attractions.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Destin Beaches
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Jetty East Condominiums
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Harbor
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Guest Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

🌊Snowbird Rate Dec-GORGEOUS Gulf Views~200 Yards to Beach~2BR The Islander 302

Top Reasons to Book this Lovely Condo:

* Gorgeous Gulf Views from the Balcony

* Walk to the Jetties where the Gulf and Harbor Meet 

* Two Pools, Two Hot Tubs, Lighted Tennis Courts, Fitness Center 

* Covered Grill Gazebo, Coin Laundry, and Private Beach

* Hop on the Water Taxi for Easy Access to Restaurants on the Harbor

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

Welcome to The Islander 302 on beautiful Holiday Isle in Destin. This comfortable 2BR/2BA condo is just steps away from the beach and sleeps up to 7 guests comfortably. The master bedroom boasts a king bed and en suite bathroom. The guest bedroom offers a queen bed and twin bed. To complete the sleeping arrangements, enjoy a sleeper sofa in the living room. Sip on your morning cup of coffee on the spacious balcony before the kids wake up, and take in the amazing sunrises the area has to offer. Come see why The Islander 302 will take your breath away.

*This property is not available to adults under the age of 25. No Exceptions*

*** You will check in at the Front Desk of The Islander upon your arrival. Please note that there is a Nightly Fee of $19 plus tax for the unit fobs, wristbands and amenities fees.***

*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. *

The Islander condominium is located on Holiday Isle, which is a peninsula surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and Destin Harbor. This destination is sure to please. The Islander features two pools, two hot tubs, lighted tennis courts, two elevators, shuffleboard, covered grill gazebo, onsite fitness center, and private beach. This complex also features a wheelchair accessible beach ramp plus a chair lift into the pool. Make your next beach memory at The Islander.

The Bed Setup:

Master Bedroom: King 
Guest Bedroom: Queen and Twin 
Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

Area Attractions: 

An easy walk along the beach will take you to the jetties, where the Gulf of Mexico and Destin Harbor meet, a spot well-known for great snorkeling and fishing. Here you can also watch boats going out deep sea fishing and returning from gulf to harbor. 

The Islander is perfectly located next to Destin Harbor, where you have access to and can enjoy a sunset dolphin cruise, snorkeling, parasailing, wave runner and paddle-board rentals.

Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also, for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest!  Destin Commons also has a mini-train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters and Bass Pro Shop.

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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 # 2291268vb
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Destin

Located in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin, this condo is near a water park and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Jetty East Condominiums - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Destin Harbor - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • HarborWalk Village - 8 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cj’s Hangout - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red Door Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 🌊Snowbird Rate Dec-GORGEOUS Gulf Views~200 Yards to Beach~2BR The Islander 302 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at 🌊Snowbird Rate Dec-GORGEOUS Gulf Views~200 Yards to Beach~2BR The Islander 302?

As of 19 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🌊Snowbird Rate Dec-GORGEOUS Gulf Views~200 Yards to Beach~2BR The Islander 302 on 3 December 2026 start from NZ$1,195, 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 🌊Snowbird Rate Dec-GORGEOUS Gulf Views~200 Yards to Beach~2BR The Islander 302 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 🌊Snowbird Rate Dec-GORGEOUS Gulf Views~200 Yards to Beach~2BR The Islander 302?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🌊Snowbird Rate Dec-GORGEOUS Gulf Views~200 Yards to Beach~2BR The Islander 302?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🌊Snowbird Rate Dec-GORGEOUS Gulf Views~200 Yards to Beach~2BR The Islander 302 located?

Located in Holiday Isle, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Beaches. Jetty East Condominiums and Destin Harbor are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Do not recommend! Place not as described.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heated Pool, heated tub and condo itself. Easy walkable access to Beach within resort which is a bonus while on vacation We would like to come again for sure with our 2 year old.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great views and great condo

Stayed for a short weekend, and really enjoyed the property. Location was excellent and the views from the condo were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2023
Mike, we appreciate you letting us know that you really enjoyed staying in this two-bed, two-bath condo on Holiday Isle in Destin, especially because of its excellent location and great views. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. The Islander is such a wonderful place to stay with your family. The unit itself was very clean and worked fine for the family but it’s is outdated and the furnishing’s have seen better days.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
We have stayed at the Islander for the last 3 years and have loved it, but this is the first time we’ve booked a condo at the islander with Real Joy vacation and it wont do it again. The bathroom smelled like urine off the main bedroom and the furniture was filthy, kitchen utensils were really cheap and all three beds were really uncomfortable. Due to booking with them we had to pay a 55 a day beach chair and umbrella fee that is normally free when booking at the Islander.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Islander 302

Great stay. Room was clean and exactly as in the photos. We used the gym, pickle ball and shuffleboard facilities and they were very nice. The only possible negative thing I can think of is that one of the burners on the stove was out and the clocks didn’t work, but who cares what time it is on vacation anyway! I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 April 2023
Daniel, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your great stay in this two-bed, two-bath condo on Holiday Isle in Destin. We are happy to know that this clean unit met your expectations, and you enjoyed the on-site amenities. Please accept our apology for one of the stove burners not working properly. We will forward your comment to property managers so that they may make sure that this issue has been resolved. Thank you for choosing RealJoy. Please visit again soon.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

location good, cando dirty

dirty Cando, cockroaches in kitchen, discussing carpet, and rude realjoy customer agent
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2021
Karim, we are happy to know that you enjoyed the location of this two-bed/two-bath condo on Holiday Isle in Destin that sleeps up to seven guests comfortably. We apologize for any discomfort you experienced during your stay. We would have been more than happy to try and remedy any issues that arose during your stay had we been made aware. We have not received any previous reports of roaches in this unit. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Islander 302

Overall the property was nice. The second bedroom TV did not work nor did the top electrical outlets on either side of the bed in the master bedroom. Additionally, there were several spots where the carpet met other types of flooring where tacks were exposed. Property was very secure and conveniently located to the pool and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Basic but nice condo

Overall a nice condo. Condo had pretty basic needs in the kitchen. Could not get the ice maker in the freezer to work for us. The TV in the master bedroom we could not get to work. We could not do the towel exchange on the second exchange day with the condo complex as they told us we it was not allowed since we booked through VRBO. The water pressure in the showers was not great. This condo complex does not give you two free wooden beach chairs and umbrella everyday like Others we have stayed at next to this complex. They said this was one of the top of the line rentals at this complex but I would not call it that. Next time we come to Destin to visit we will probably look at other complexes to rent at.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2025
Daniel, thank you for your review. We're glad to hear you found the condo nice overall. We appreciate your feedback regarding the kitchen supplies, ice maker, bedroom TV, and towel exchange process; we will investigate these issues further. We understand your concerns about the beach chair service and water pressure, and your insights will help us improve. We hope you'll consider us again in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a family of 7!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Muy buena

Muy buena
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Destin House Hunting

Needed a base to house hunt in the Destin area. Pluses - Beautiful view. Appears to be safe area for walking. Property gated/sufficient parking. Carts available to assist in moving luggage/groceries in/out of unit. Pool clean/fair daily rate. Minuses - Post arrival we learned that properties range in grades from bronze, thru silver/gold, to platinum. This unit was graded as Silver. We reported torn furniture, broken shudders in MBR, wall clocks not working and floors very dirty. Management partially responsive to our notifications. Clocks never corrected during our stay, but we were compensated for floors via a refund of a portion of the cleaning fee. Would personally not stay again in any room below a Gold rating.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

PERFECT SPOT IN DESTIN

This property was listed just as it was in person. No surprises upon arrival. It was clean, had amazing views, perfect location in Destin. The heated pool was amazing, the views were great, very quiet at night, family oriented, overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Beautiful view with short walk to the beach. The property was exactly as pictured and clean. RealJoy was responsive and the front desk was helpful. Short driving distance to restaurants and family activities. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Getaway

Met friends at the beach to celebrate a birthday. Condo was great. Beach and weather were perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The condo unit was convenient to the beach. We felt safe due to the security gates. The master bathroom vanity is rotting due to a water damage. The carpet at the dining entrance and master bath entrance is worn. Carpet strips is visible and dangerous. Our children and elderly lady punctured their feet several time due to exposed nail on carpet strips.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Family Vacation

Great location! Returning Holiday Isle visitor, first time Islander stay. The only complaint I have is our keys were not ready to use/activated after pickup at off-site office location. However, as soon as I called customer service they said to take keys to reception to get activated. Overall great stay. Great gulf view. Clean. Would recommend
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Views

This property was easy to rent and the communication was great. The views of the beach were amazing! It is a quick walk across a wooden boardwalk and you’re right on the beach. The condo is older, but has everything we needed and was very clean. It was private and all access used the key, so the beach wasn’t over crowded. We’ll definitely rent here again. RealJoy vacation rentals was the property management group for our condo.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2025
Marlene, thank you for your 5-star rating! We’re glad you had a great stay and appreciate you choosing RealJoy Vacations. We hope to welcome you back soon.

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