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Gulf Terrace, Destin, Beautifully decorated . 5 Min. to Big Kahuna

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A water park with multiple slides and a pool area.
A modern living room with a dining area, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a decorative mirror.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a clear view of the ocean.
A marina crowded with boats and people.
A spacious living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area. There are framed pictures on the walls and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Destin Beaches
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, The Track Family Recreation Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Gulf Terrace, Destin, Beautifully decorated . 5 Min. to Big Kahuna

Newly renovated Unit 291 is a 2-bedroom, 1 bath condo that comfortably sleeps 7 with King in Master, Queen, Twin bunks in secondary and a new comfortable Queen sized air mattress.
Dine in the updated kitchen or enjoy plenty of eateries nearby. Relax in the cozy living area or do what you really came for and change in to your swimsuit and head for the sugar white sands of Destin. Unit is just a 4 Minute drive to Public Beach Access of Destin, off of Scenic Hwy 98. Or if you prefer, The Henderson Beach State Park is about another 1/2 mile down the road. Gulf Terrace offers all you need for a fabulous vacation. The complex has 3 pools (one heated in the winter), 2 Tennis courts, a catch and release fishing pond, walking paths, and picnic and grilling areas. The complex has also added a brand new dog park .
Gulf Terrace is centrally located near The Big Kahuana Water Park, The Track Family Fun Park, Uncle Buck's Fishing Bowl, the delicious Shakey’s and plenty of other shopping and dining choices.
Book with us today to start making your beach trip family memories!

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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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 70100
Property # 3082189vb
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 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 and a deadlock

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this condo is near a water park and near the beach. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. 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, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Track Family Recreation Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Morgan Sports Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Destin Beaches - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Back Porch - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf Terrace, Destin, Beautifully decorated . 5 Min. to Big Kahuna have a pool?

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

Is Gulf Terrace, Destin, Beautifully decorated . 5 Min. to Big Kahuna pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Gulf Terrace, Destin, Beautifully decorated . 5 Min. to Big Kahuna?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Terrace, Destin, Beautifully decorated . 5 Min. to Big Kahuna?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Terrace, Destin, Beautifully decorated . 5 Min. to Big Kahuna?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Terrace, Destin, Beautifully decorated . 5 Min. to Big Kahuna located?

Situated near the beach, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Track Family Recreation Center, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Beaches. Destin Harbor Boardwalk and Henderson Beach State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 19 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a lovely week at this property. The place was clean and looked just like the pictures. The pools on property were nice and conveniently located. We will absolutely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice place to stay, was easy to get to all the attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Courtney F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Great location! We appreciated the space, the extras like the cooler, chairs. Really comfortable space.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2026
Loved having you guys as my guests
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Condo was just as pictured. Very clean. We loved the beachy decor. And we used the pool everyday!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was exactly as it looked online, and the host responded quickly to questions. There were also plenty of extras like beach towels and chairs, boogie boards, and a nice insulated bag that we used often. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very responsive host! Great property right in the middle of everything, which made it easy to walk to drive to wherever we needed to go. Beach was a five minute drive! Property felt like home with how it was decorated, and it was very clean.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julianne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying at Deann’s condo. It is in a great location. Deann was very responsive when I reached out with questions. Pictures don’t do the condo justice. It’s even nicer in person. Very roomy. Very clean. This will always be my first choice of places to stay when we visit Destin.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2026
You guys are always great guests and it’s a pleasure to host you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lydia w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful place to stay for our week in Destin! The unit was clean, inviting, and well-stocked. DeAnn answered our calls/messages quickly and was very helpful! Heads up—a few pieces of information are not updated on the sheet (gate code, wifi password), so you may need to double check with the owner on a couple things. The pools and pickleball courts were a great bonus :) Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cameron F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I didnt use the pool my family and i did go to beach that was like 5 minutes away. Lots of parking. Easy access. Very clean. The tv in kids room didnt work well and the hot water in bathtub dripped only when in use. Otherwise beds were extremely comfortable. Lots of beach stuff to use in the closet and very nice condo for the area and price. Loved it we will definately be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 April 2026
Thanks for your review. Enjoyed hosting you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marisa T.

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

Great location and place to stay

We had a peaceful stay here for the week of spring break. Super close to the beaches and attractions. Property owner was very responsive and the property was great to stay in. Would definitely come here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2025
Thank you for being a great guest. You were a pleasure to host and I hope you consider us when you visit the area again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justyna K.

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

Vacation with teens

Perfect spot so close to all the attractions
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2025
You guys were great. Thanks for choosing to stay with me. You are welcome back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Quick communication with the host. Condo has all the amenities we needed. Cooler and beach towels were an appreciated addition.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Stay

Nice place to stay
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

JEFFREY A.

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

Great stay

Great location. Easy in and out. Easy process.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 October 2024
Thanks for choosing to stay with us.
Verified review

8/10 Good

VIVIAN H.

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

Destin Condo

Nice little community to stay in for the week
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2024
thank you for being a great guest
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandi C.

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

Family Vacation

Beautiful home, communication with DeAnn was quick. Check in was easy as I had all the information that was needed before our arrival. Location was great, just a few short minutes of a walk to the beach. I'd definitely rent this property the next time I come to Destin if it's available!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2024
You guys were great to host. thank you. Appreciate you taking time to review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

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

Perfect

Everything was great. The home was perfect. Out of the many times I’ve been to Florida this place was in the best area with access to everything a family would need. And a plus was the unbeatable price.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Remus C.

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

Cozy spring break stay

Property was as presented. Easy to communicate with the owner. The home had everything that we needed. It was cozy, clean and quiet. All Good. Kids activities in walking distance from property, including mini golf, karts, bumper cars etc. We were not able to find nearby access to beach by foot so we drove to nearby beautiful beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 April 2023
thank you for taking time to review. Glad you guys enjoyed your stay. You are welcome back anytime
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sarai M.

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

Just okay

The communication was the main issue here with the owner. She responded when reached out to, but failed to give the correct gate code on check in, so if not for a stranger we couldn't get in, the wifi didn't work most of the week because she didn't give us the correct password/ says she didn't proof read the information for capital letters. Then our wifi went out and didn't work the reminder of our stay and wasn't fixed. One of the remotes didn't work in the bedrooms, the stove didn't work properly for the first 2.5 days we were there. The owner just didn't seem like she was ready to rent it out, she needed to do some more prep work. The inside of the place is nice, that was its only saving grace. It was pretty clean upon arrival other than when we found a dirty sock, not belonging to us in the living room. So the cleaning crew could've been a bit better. The only reason I'm giving 3 stars is because of the inside of the unit was nice and seemed to be in a safe area close to everything. Overall would not recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 April 2023
I'm sorry you felt you could only give us a 3 star. I did in fact send you the wrong gate code. It was a mistake that I owned and apologized for. However, the wifi password was indeed correct on the information you were sent via the welcome letter and the vrbo site. MY error was in my response to your text message. My Phone did auto correct and put the capital B vs. a lower case b. and when you entered the password correctly it worked fine until the storm knocked it out on Thursday night. The HOA had to send their crew to reset. I responded as soon as you notified me. To be fair on the stove, I did notify you ahead of your trip that 2 burners on the stove went out and a part had to be ordered and would be repaired on Tuesday of your stay. Nothing seemed to make you satisfied
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Spring Break Getaway

Our first experience was driving up to the gate in the parking lot to find we were given a wrong gate code. There was a young man riding around who appeared that he may work on the grounds. He gave us the correct code and told us it had changed weeks/months ago. Upon entering the apartment, we found it to be clean but smelled somewhat of paint, old cigarette smoke, cleaning products/air freshener. We got the bathroom and all we could smell was weed. The stove looked like it needed leveling as well. The directions for checkout stated to put the garbage in the chute next to the elevator. We did not find any elevator on the property. Another document directed us to dumpsters located in two spots on the property. Positives, the property is centrally located to beaches, stores and could be walkable if desired to shops, beaches and entertainment. The property was very clean. Beds were comfortable, although could have used more blankets. The property grounds were quiet. We did not use the pools. I would recommend the property but don’t think we would stay again only because we would prefer a beach property next time. Suggestions, update the codes and checkout procedure. Having games and a welcome bag were nice touches.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful place to stay. The decor was on point for the beach. Hostess was awesome and communication was an A. Would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2026
Thank you for taking time to review. You guys were great and are welcome back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place for our family of 4. Wonderful size and excellent amenities. The host is very thoughtful and the house has many beach items needed to make your stay easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dorothea L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Deann M. Howell

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Why they chose this property

Centrally located . near the beach, dining, shopping, water park, race track ,so much to do

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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