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Heron 403 - Emerald Escape - Destin West - 2,400 sq ft

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Living area
Dining
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Place, Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Okaloosa Island Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom #2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Heron 403 - Emerald Escape - Destin West - 2,400 sq ft

2400 sq ft condo with an additional 600 sq ft balcony overlooking the bay. Balcony has three separate seating areas with two tables for four. One of the most popular destinations on the Emerald Coast. Skywalk access to the beach. 3 1/2 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. Watch the wildlife from your balcony. Spend your days fishing on the private dock (no fishing license is required) or swimming in the emerald, green waters, our resort has something for everyone from the lazy river and seven (7) pools. Bring the whole family to this great place with lots of room for fun. Additionally, three (3) beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and tote wagon for your use to bring to the beach.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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

Fort Walton Beach

Located on the waterfront, this condo is in Okaloosa Island, a neighbourhood in Fort Walton Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Emerald Coast Science Center and Goofy Golf are also worth visiting.
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Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wild Willy's Adventure Zone - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angler's Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Upper Deck Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Rockin Tacos - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪FUBAR Pizza Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Heron 403 - Emerald Escape - Destin West - 2,400 sq ft have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Heron 403 - Emerald Escape - Destin West - 2,400 sq ft?

As of 17 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Heron 403 - Emerald Escape - Destin West - 2,400 sq ft on 12 April 2026 start from NZ$598, 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 Heron 403 - Emerald Escape - Destin West - 2,400 sq ft pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Heron 403 - Emerald Escape - Destin West - 2,400 sq ft?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heron 403 - Emerald Escape - Destin West - 2,400 sq ft?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heron 403 - Emerald Escape - Destin West - 2,400 sq ft?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heron 403 - Emerald Escape - Destin West - 2,400 sq ft located?

Located in Okaloosa Island, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound, Fort Walton Beaches and Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. Choctawhatchee Bay and John Beasley Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 46 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great peaceful location. Will definitley return and recommend to friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nancy r.

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

Great stay

Place was as advertised and lots of nice amenities. Very quick response time when any questions arose! Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

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

Destin getaway

Great place! Loved the location! Plenty of room!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brad s.

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

Annual celebration

Great propery with great pools and lazy river.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice E.

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

GREAT STAY

Excellent condo with a beautiful view. Clean and well appointed accommodations. Our family will definitely return there on our next trip to the Destin/Ft Walton beach area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal R.

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

Amazing!!

We had the best time. The condo was perfect, very clean and big enough for all 10 of us. It was well equipped with everything we needed and more!! The kids had a blast and so did the grown-ups. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri L.

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

Best condo ever!

We loved the condo and the area. We go there every year and can't wait to return. The condo is beautiful and we had plenty of room. Great views from the balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

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

Beach Destination

This is our 6th time at this resort. I would definitely recommend this property for a large family to stay together. Fun and everything you want for a beach vacation. Easy access to lots of wonderful activities.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri T.

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

Summer Vacation 2024

Love staying at the beach and bay resort. Our family loves the bay side with the lazy river. Will return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dustin O.

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

Great Stay

This was an awesome place to stay. Close to the pool/hot tub, close to the beach, and an overall nice place. The deck was awesome and had plenty of seating. The owner provided a wagon, beach chairs. and some other items for thee beach. We would go back. the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige R.

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

Perfect

Owner was always responsive to my questions. Clean, huge balcony that we enjoyed
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Amazing resort

We had a few issues but the owner was incredibly responsive and repaired the issues as soon as possible. The resort had great amenities that were well taken care of and easy to access. Despite having to leave early due to hurricane threat, it was an amazing vacation and the condo offered great space for my family and a stunning view.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This unit is VERY nice and roomy! The wrap around balcony gave us an excellent view of the sound and the sunrise.All of the amenities and rooms were up to date. In fact, it was like staying in a newly built condo. The host is very responsive and was very helpful with suggestions on where to keep my boat and other local information we needed. I will definitely stay in this unit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Armando L.

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

nice

beatiful property exelent lication
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Very Nice

5 guys on a fishing trip. great location. easy to communicate with owner. beautiful view. January wqs cold and rainy, it was nice to have covered parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie E.

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

Beautiful location!

Property is exactly as listed! Beautiful balcony view right on the water and short walk via skywalk to the beach. Our family enjoyed every moment spent here. Very spacious for large or multiple families. Patrick was absolutely fabulous and took care of any issues promptly. Definitely will be coming back for our Florida stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Nice Unit

We've stayed in many Destin West units over the years. This one was above average quality in terms of wear and tear, and way above average in terms of views from the condo. A nice place to gather with our family.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

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

Perfect

Perfect for our adult friend group. Each couple had their own bedroom and bath. Kitchen fully stocked with cookware, dishes and glasses. Wrap around outdoor patio was the best. Easy walk to the beach and restaurants. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

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

Spacious and Everything We Needed

Heron 403 is a very spacious condo with a wonderful wrap-around veranda over looking the bay and the pool area. The well stocked "beach supply closet" had everything we needed for a day trip to the less crowded bayside beach on Okaloosa Island. This unit is set up to sleep multiple families comfortably to share some quality time together.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

Great Spring Break

Enjoyed this property very much. It was windy during our stay so the porch was a little on the chilly side. Beds were nice as well as the view. Only gripe was with the pots and pans. We cook a lot even on vacation and the nonstick was not up to our cooking/health standards. Joe was a great host!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis F.

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

Family Vacation

A group of 10 of us stayed and have no complaints. The view from the balcony overlooking the bay is fantastic. Plenty of room for everyone inside the condo. The kids really enjoyed looking at fish/crabs in the bay. The property is amazing plenty of pools and a awesome lazy river. This was our first trip to the gulf coast and the beach was definitely what we had hoped it to be. Joe checked on us during our stay and was very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeline B.

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

Office Girls Trip 2023

Annual Office Trip for 2023 included 6 of us. Despite the fact that it rained the entire trip we made the best of it by shopping the nearby outlet stores and getting in the beautiful lazy river when the sky cleared well enough and we ate well at the nearby restaurants. The stay here was absolutely perfect with a magnificent view all the way around and the home was as nice inside as the view outside. Highly recommended !!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carey D.

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

Beautiful view

This had the best view of the bay. Could see dolphins, stingray, fish, crabs every day all day. Walking distance to the pier and restaurants. The beach was an easy walk but overlooking the bay was our favorite part. We had a group of 10 people and never felt crowded. We also fished from the dock didn't catch anything but was fun to get out there and one night the dolphins came right up to the docks. The host was amazing to work with. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan H.

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

This place has it all.... Big

Property was amazing! So much room for our group and everyone had beds. Loved the wrap around deck with views (we saw pods of dolphins and stingrays off the balcony!). Easy and convenient walk to the beach. Can't beat the lazy river. Highly recommend if you rent a boat/pontoon the docks next door are a quick walk over less than 5 min and easy to bring stuff with you. Plenty of kitchen supplies and ice trays. Beach Cart chairs if you need in a closet. Place was amazingly clean. Easy to get ahold of host and he communicated promptly. If we come back to Destin I would book this place again in a heart beat! Thanks Joe!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Enjoyed the stay!

We enjoyed the stay. The lazy river was so much fun. The beach was a good ways away but easy to get to and like no other beaches !! So beautiful. The view from the balcony and watching planes land on the water was cool. Very clean. Very responsive with communication. Easy check in. Loved that!! The mattress need to be replaced and upgraded. Last suggestion : Some darkening curtains in the smaller bedroom would block lights from the exterior hallway/walkway. Would stay again!!❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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