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Snowbird Special Jan Feb!Walk2Beach~Views~1BR+Bunk Destin West Gulfside 203

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Heated pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bunk Area

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Master Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Snowbird Special Jan Feb!Walk2Beach~Views~1BR+Bunk Destin West Gulfside 203

Top Reasons to Book this Cozy Condo:

* Beautiful Pool View and Partial Gulf View

* Steps to the Beach

* 2 Hot Tubs, Multiple Pools, Lazy River, and BBQ Pit/Grills

* Fitness Center and Kiddie Pool

* Laid Back Area of Okaloosa Island, but Nearby Destin Activities

* Walk to The Boardwalk, Fishing Pier or Gulfarium

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

Escape to Destin West Gulfside 203 for your next beach vacation. This lovely 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo is within the Destin West Gulfside complex of Destin West Beach and Bay Resort. Featuring a king bedroom, nook with a twin over twin bunkbed, and living room with a sleeper sofa, this unit sleeps up to 6 guests comfortably. The bedroom includes an en suite bathroom with tub, and the additional bathroom features a walk-in shower. Enjoy a cup of coffee on the balcony while you take in the relaxing views of the pool and Gulf. Book you stay at Destin West Gulfside 203 today.

*This property is NOT AVAILABLE for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*

*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.

*No parking for trailers available at resort*

At Destin West you can enjoy extreme water fun in the 5000 square foot pool with a kiddie area, a 700-foot Lazy River, heated pool with waterfall, or one of two hot tubs. The Heron building boasts its own bayside pool that is heated year-round! Enjoy your view of the Choctawhatchee Bay, while the kids enjoy the lazy river. Cross over the sky bridge to the Gulf beaches without worrying about traffic. The beachside also has a state-of-the-art fitness center right on the beach. Charcoal grills and picnic tables on both the bayside and beachside make grilling out inviting and fun. As a guest at Destin West, you can enjoy access to the pools, bars, and restaurants located at the Island Beach Resort at Destin West beachside.

Bed Setup:

Master Bedroom: King Bed
Bunk Area: Twin over Twin Bunk
Living Room: Sleeper Sofa

Area Attractions:

Within a 1/2 mile are the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier and the Gulfarium and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone

Welcome to The Boardwalk! We are located directly on The Gulf of Mexico, on the beaches of beautiful Okaloosa Island! The Boardwalk is your one-stop destination for fun, day and night! Relax on the beaches of The Gulf of Mexico while sipping a frozen concoction prepared at our outdoor bar upstairs at The Crab Trap, stroll the boardwalk and visit Islanders Coastal Outfitters for new beach attire or grab a frozen snack from Pino Gelato. When day turns to night, Al’s Beach Club is our premier club and burger bar. Hungry? We've got that covered as well! Grab some fresh from the Gulf seafood from any of our great beachfront restaurants located directly on The Boardwalk!

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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

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
Cashless transactions are available
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

Fort Walton Beach

Located in Okaloosa Island, a neighbourhood in Fort Walton Beach, this condo is near a water park and on the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Emerald Coast Science Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wild Willy's Adventure Zone - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sura Korean Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪FUBAR Pizza Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Upper Deck Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Angler's Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Snowbird Special Jan Feb!Walk2Beach~Views~1BR+Bunk Destin West Gulfside 203 have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Snowbird Special Jan Feb!Walk2Beach~Views~1BR+Bunk Destin West Gulfside 203?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Snowbird Special Jan Feb!Walk2Beach~Views~1BR+Bunk Destin West Gulfside 203 on 22 May 2026 start from NZ$854, 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 Special Jan Feb!Walk2Beach~Views~1BR+Bunk Destin West Gulfside 203 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Snowbird Special Jan Feb!Walk2Beach~Views~1BR+Bunk Destin West Gulfside 203?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Snowbird Special Jan Feb!Walk2Beach~Views~1BR+Bunk Destin West Gulfside 203?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Snowbird Special Jan Feb!Walk2Beach~Views~1BR+Bunk Destin West Gulfside 203?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Snowbird Special Jan Feb!Walk2Beach~Views~1BR+Bunk Destin West Gulfside 203 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Okaloosa Island condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Wayside Park and Fort Walton Beaches. John Beasley Park and Santa Rosa Sound are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. They accommodated the few things we asked for with no issue. Great location! Would 10/10 stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

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

Great stay and location!

We had a fantastic stay at this property! The location was perfect!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike & Darla W.

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

Family Vacation

We had an awesome family vacation here at the Destin West. RealJoy was on it from beginning to end messaging and calling us and keeping us informed. Thanks for everything and we will definitely stay here again using RealJoy vacations. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I have zero complaints. Everything was perfect. I loved that it was so close to the beach. Condo was beautiful and perfect for my family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Great place to stay!!

Not nearly as crowded as most places with all the great places close by. Very clean and low key place to take a vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We love staying at the Destin West for our annual beach volleyball tournament. This condo is conveniently located in close proximity to the beach access. It came equipped with all the basic essentials. Would likely rent this condo again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan E.

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

Wonderful trip

Needed to get away before I started grad school and my daughter starts kindergarten. It was an amazing trip and the amenities were phenomenal! My family will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billie Hannah H.

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

Beautiful Condo

We really enjoyed our stay here. We have stayed at Destin West Beach and Bay Resort twice before. This condo was the cleanest and most well maintained of our stays. It is convenient to the large pool and the boardwalk. The bed was very comfortable and my husband loved the recliner. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheri H.

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

2023 Vacation

My family enjoyed our vacation. Nice view and right on the beach. The lazy river is amazing and the pools. Close to restaurants and easy accessible attached garage. We would come back again and is now an option of stay for our family vacations.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renia H.

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

Great Location and Property

The unit is very close to the beach and the pool. The beach is private and easy to rent chairs. The lazy river was a hit every evening after a long day at the ocean. Close to restaurants. Highly recommend Dewey Destin - just across the bridge.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Al J.

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

Great location

Property as described. The bed was very comfortable. It had all the needed kitchen utinsals the needed kitchen The location is great. Close to the beach, restaurants, bars and the weather was great. Will be looking forward to coming back next year
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leon H.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca O.

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

February stay

We loved everything about our stay. There was a small hiccup when we arrived, with a maintenance mess. But, they took care of it and then some! communication was outstanding!! We will stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline S.

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

Wonderful trip to Fort Walton Beach

We just returned from a great trip. This was the perfect place to stay for our family of 4. Checkin was very easy and seamless. The lazy river is across the street but easily accessed via the walking bridge. Only one flight of stairs and steps to the beach. Several restaurants within walking distance. Also check out was very smooth and required minimal effort in our part - only requested to take out the trash and run the dishwasher.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Great Week

The unit doesn't come with any hidden extras (chairs, towels) so be prepared for that. But, it's clean, great location at the resort, and the resort is kept quiet and clean. Easy in and out.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Destin ~ 2nd time was better than 1st

This unit was fabulous! We stayed last year in a different unit same property and hands down we enjoyed this one better. All Appliances worked great! Access to beach and pool was perfect, Fresh paint and fully stocked kitchen was perfect. Beds super comfy and so was furniture. Cons, bedding was too small for master bed so kept pulling off at night, sandy floors .......... (I may have to pack my dyson for our next trip to give it a quick clean up after the beach) and the back slider was impossible to close. Weather proofing on front door bottom needs to be replaced as well. These are small nitpicky items compared to the overall state of this unit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Amber A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I'm not trying to be completely negative here. The place was cute and fairly clean. The floors really need mopped good. Did not take long at all to turn white socks dirty which tells me the floors are not cleaned regularly probably. The pics show a fairly nice view of the ocean. But these pics were apparently before the palm trees got big. If your wanting a decent view of the ocean you can't get it because of the large palm trees now in the way. We enjoyed sitting on the deck and being close to the pool, it is very pretty at night. The recliner was comfortable the couch very hard and uncomfortable. I know these places are on the beach but some rugs would make it alot more homey feeling. This is in a great location because you go out the door to your right down the elevator and your on the path to the beach or the pool, very close to the beach and that was really nice. One thing I will say for two hundred something dollars a night. There should be more trash bags, dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper, laundry detergent and coffee filters. I've vrbo for less than this and all those things were included, with a welcome basket of goodies and waters in the fridge. As far as the resort goes This is my 3rd time staying here, the pools, lazy river and and dock are very nice. They are the main reason I come back. Owners could supply more. People travel a long way and and have to go buy EVERYTHING and then just leave what's left over. I mean not even coffee filters.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

aimee h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Review

Microwave was unplugged when we arrived, I plugged it in, make a loud constant beeping noise. After contacting JoyVacations, several times, they came with another microwave that sat on the counter(a day later). We were short a wristband, and I reached out to them several times to get another band(it was also given to us 8hours after requested)The gym code was a mess, we were given three different codes, none of them worked. They never gave me a correct code. We relied on people who were in the gym to open the the door for us. Sliding glass door in the condo is off track and needs to be replaced, won’t book with JoyVacations again. They also messed up our reservation, said I’d receive an extra night at 50% off, but only gave me 30%.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

Wonderful stay and close to everything

We were very pleased with our stay. We had 3 adults and 2 children. There was room for the pack n’ play in the master bedroom. The bed was extremely comfortable and large. Both bathrooms are great size. The master bedroom has a bathtub/shower. The second room with the bunk beds has a smaller bathroom with a shower. The bunk beds are comfy and spacious enough for an adult to fit. My husband is 6ft and fit. The living room has a pull out couch (queen size) which was reasonably comfortable. The kitchen has all utensils and dishwasher. We made pizza in the oven one night and were delighted to see a pizza cutter was in the drawer. Plus a pan. The room has a washer and dryer which was awesome! The balcony overlooks the pool on the second floor and you can see some of the gulf! Beautiful view! The only con which I can say is understandable given you’re coming from the beach is the floors were filthy. Our feet were black from the floor. They could use a really good clean. The sliding door needs to be fixed. Very hard to open and close but we managed. Those cons wouldn’t keep me from coming again, i definitely would stay here again. It would be nice to see those be corrected. We enjoyed the pools so much! The condo was in walking distance to the island next door which has amazing breakfast buffet. Then the resort next to them has lots of restaurants. Walking distance to beach bars, gift shops and more. You can bring your own pool floats with to use in the pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd spring break trip with the kids to Destin West and we can’t wait to come back next year! Easy access to the beach and a quick walk across the Sky Bridge to the bayside pools and lazy river. Take a quick beach walk to The Crab Trap, Rockin Tacos etc for dinner. See you in ‘27!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

SARAH A.

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

Convenient location

Condo was exactly as described - but the dishwasher and blender did not work, and sliding glass door was stuck open. Property manager dropped off new blender, provided plastic / paper goods since dishwasher did not work, sliding glass door was stuck open during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

Fort Walton Beach

We loved this place! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Awesome Property

This condo is exactly as pictured on the website. We enjoyed our stay. The beach was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Upfront and Relaxing

Absolutely loved the condo! Well-stocked and clean with a beautiful view. The easy access to parking, beach, pool, and the other resort features was fantastic. The pools were beautiful and spacious and my kids loved the (multiple) heated pool options. And fun fact - Papa Johns will deliver straight to your condo door! We went out to the beach around 8/9am and 4/5pm and the crowding was very minimal at those times. At some times, we were actually close to being alone. We plan to come back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by RealJoy Vacations

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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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