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Direct beachfront! Tiki bar-beach service-cafe-pools-hot tub! Near shopping!

Family-friendly condo with water park and fitness centre

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Wonderful views from the balcony
Living and dining areas with direct ocean view
Living room, dining area, and kitchen
Fully-furnished, chef-ready kitchen
Ocean view from kitchen and living areas

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 681.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Henderson Beach State Park
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Direct beachfront! Tiki bar-beach service-cafe-pools-hot tub! Near shopping!

CONTACT OWNER FOR SAME DAY ARRIVAL BOOKINGS!! From the lobby, walk out the door and you are at the pool and beach boardwalk! SNOWBIRDS--Please contact owner before booking!

NOTICE: The parking deck, tennis and pickleball courts, and E/V chargers, will be closed from approximately November 1, 2025-March 1, 2025, for resurfacing.

NEW POOL OPEN!!! Dive in! The new beachside pool at Pelican Beach is NOW OPEN! Just steps from the beach and Tiki bar, poolside will be your favorite place to be! The new facility boasts an expansive pool deck, zero-entry pool, large outdoor spa, bench seating inside the pool, and additional seating around the pool deck.

The addition of the new pool facilities will integrate with our current outdoor pools, spa, and Tiki Bar to create the best beachfront complexes in Destin!

Our cleaning staff is taking every precautionary measure to make your stay a clean and safe one according to CDC guidelines, both cleaning and sanitizing the unit.

This fully remodeled, 16th floor unit has everything you need for a wonderful vacation. The views are beautiful from this unit. The balcony is perfect for relaxing and dolphin watching as well as watching the sunrises and sunsets. It is in a convenient location for the restaurants and shops, several of which are within walking distance. See below for a list of contents in the unit.

The living room has a 75" 4K Ultra HD TV streaming capabilities, smart DVD player, and Bluetooth stereo. Kids will love the built-in bunks with individually-mounted 24" Roku TVs and DVD players. It is a furnished one-bedroom unit directly on the beach with two bunk beds with new mattresses in the hallway and a new queen sofa sleeper with Cozy Comfort mattress. It has granite countertops in the kitchen, new bathroom vanities, flooring, and furnishings.

There is a 43" TV with streaming capabilities and a smart DVD player in the bedroom. It has a keyless-entry system so that you never have to worry about losing your key. This is "streaming-friendly" condominium offering a new level (100 Mbps) of high-speed Wi-Fi Internet access … perfect for the entire family!

The kitchen is chef-ready with everything you should need for cooking and serving a meal. Linens, dishes, cookware, microwave, coffee maker (Keurig-compatible Cuisinart), regular coffee maker, toaster, toaster oven, blender, etc. are furnished.

Pelican Beach has an excellent café with pastries, coffee, pizza, sandwiches, salads, etc. and incidentals such as sunscreen, sodas, beer, and beach toys. There is also a Tiki bar, indoor/outdoor pool (heated in the winter), separate outdoor pool, kiddie pool, exercise room, and sun deck. There are laundry facilities located near unit and elevators. It has everything you need for a great stay and you never have to leave the property.

The Tiki Bar and café now deliver drinks and food to you right on the beach during the summer months!

This resort has a private beach. The cafe and tiki bar are open and you never have to leave the resort. Merlin's Pizza delivers and several restaurants are within walking distance for take out. Walmart and Winn Dixie have grocery pickup.

There is a beach rental company for chairs/umbrellas should you choose at guests' own expense. BEACH SERVICE IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS UNIT. Beach service is available for rental March 1-October 31.

Check out the toy box located on the beach before buying beach toys. It is a box where you can borrow sand toys, boogie boards, etc., and return them when you are finished. Or, if you purchase beach items and want to leave them behind for the enjoyment of others, you can place them in the toy box also.

With all of the amenities that the resort has, you never need to leave! But, if you do, there are lots of things within minutes that are fun to do. Harbor Walk is 2.5 miles west with restaurants, shops, children's activities, and fishing charters, jet ski rentals, etc. There is a Target, Winn Dixie, and several shops and restaurants almost directly across the street. Destin Commons is 3.7 miles to the east and is full of shops and restaurants. The Silver Sands Outlet Mall is 8 miles to the east with shops and restaurants. Sandestin and Grand Blvd. are about 9.5 miles to the east with additional upscale shopping and restaurants. It is only a 10-minute walk on the beach to the famous Back Porch restaurant.

Pelican Beach has a catering service and can set up for all of your needs. If you are having a big gathering, buffets can be set up such as barbeques and cookouts. The office has full details.

Numerous restaurants are nearby. Some of our favorites are McGuires, Fuddpuckers, Mimmos, Crackin' Up (formerly Another Broken Egg) (breakfast and lunch), Merlin's Pizza (they deliver), The Pancakery, Harbor Docks, Chan's Wine World, The Back Porch, Whalestail, Lulu's, A.J.'s, Bochamps, and Margaritaville.

We also have other units at Pelican Beach Resort which have all be updated. It is very convenient with several groups traveling together. Please check them out. They are VRBO #s 823838, 1352637, 795430, and 686394. We also have a three-bedroom unit at Hidden Dunes Tennis and Beach Resort which is VRBO #2198861.

NOTICE: ONLY REGISTERED GUESTS ALLOWED ON PROPERTY. NO OUTSIDE GUESTS ARE ALLOWED ON RESORT PROPERTY.

OUR FAVORITE THINGS TO DO:

Big Kahuna’s Water Park
1007 US 98 Destin, FL 32541

The Track- Go Carts and Mini Golf
1125 US 98 Destin, FL 32541

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548

Xtreme H20- Jet Ski Rentals
7 Calhoun Ave Destin, FL 32541
Destin Commons- Shopping
4100 Legendary Dr. Destin, FL 32541

Silver Sands Factory Outlet- Shopping
10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy W.
Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Championship Golf: Kelly Plant., Regatta Bay, Sandestin

Charter Boat Fishing- Lady EM
Harborwalk Village

Boat Rentals: Harborwalk Village

Dolphin Cruises

Harborwalk Village: Dinner Cruises, Buccaneer Pirate Cruise, and
Harborwalk Village

All guests are required to complete and sign a rental agreement prior to arrival.

SECURITY DEPOSIT: $300.00 (Refundable upon departure barring no damages.)

NO PET POLICY: There is a strict no-pet policy at Pelican Beach Resort. A $500.00 cleaning fee will be charged to guests who bring a pet into the unit. Guests will also be removed from the property without a refund and may be be charged a $250.00 fine by the resort.

NO SMOKING POLICY: Pelican Beach Resort is a non-smoking resort (this includes vaping). NO SMOKING IN UNIT OR ON BALCONY. Smoking will be allowed at the Tiki bar and in parking areas only. A $500.00 fee will be charged to guests who smoke in the unit or on the balcony.

We also have four other units at Pelican Beach Resort. They are VRBO numbers 823838, 999480, 686394, and 1352637. We also have a three-bedroom unit at Hidden Dunes Tennis and Beach Resort which is VRBO #2198861.

**PELICAN BEACH RULES**

"To provide a pleasant and relaxed beach experience for all, the following will be enforced on our beach."
• No tents, canopies, or similar structures allowed on the beach.
• No glass bottles.
• No dogs allowed on the property, including the beach.
• Private chairs, umbrellas, and cooler set-ups are ONLY allowed behind the beach service set-ups.
• Parents are allowed on a temporary basis and for short periods of time to sit on their chair or towel while watching small children at the water’s edge. However, no coolers, beach bags, or umbrellas are allowed. Please respect the guests in the front row.
• Please keep music to a low volume at which only your immediate area can hear. Everyone likes to relax in different ways, so we ask that you’re respectful to all.
• Please avoid foul language.
• Pelican Beach Resort is a non-smoking property, including the beach. Smoking is permitted in designated areas only. Smoking areas are clearly marked and permitted near the Tiki Bar and parking garage.
• Before leaving the beach, we ask that you place all trash in garbage cans located at our beach entrance. We appreciate you keeping our beach beautiful.
• Pelican Beach Resort offers Beach Set-up. Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm. 7 days a week from Mar 1 - Oct 31. Call or go online to book and reserve your beach set-up! If you’re on property, visit the beach rental hut on our beach and see what’s available. Call: 866-651-1869. Online: www.LDVBeach.com.

If your stay is during the busy season, it is advised to reserve your beach setup early.

Your cooperation is appreciated. We hope you enjoy your stay!

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry

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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 allowed: in designated areas
All renters must be of 25 years of age. A rental agreement signed by the guest is required before entry into the unit.
An additional cleaning fee of $500 will be charged for smoking or pets in the unit.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 on the beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider The Track Family Recreation Center and Fat Daddy's Arcade. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • HarborWalk Village - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Henderson Beach - 6 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Direct beachfront! Tiki bar-beach service-cafe-pools-hot tub! Near shopping! have a pool?

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

Is Direct beachfront! Tiki bar-beach service-cafe-pools-hot tub! Near shopping! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Direct beachfront! Tiki bar-beach service-cafe-pools-hot tub! Near shopping!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Direct beachfront! Tiki bar-beach service-cafe-pools-hot tub! Near shopping!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Direct beachfront! Tiki bar-beach service-cafe-pools-hot tub! Near shopping! located?

This family-friendly Destin condo building is located on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Beaches. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 121 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect condo! Well appointed, beautiful view, and the host was very communicative and friendly. We will definitely stay again. Check in was super easy. The grounds and pool areas were very nice! The only thing we didn’t like was having to leave!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita G.

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

Wonderful place!

Beautiful place, amazing view and location right on the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria F.

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

Relaxing stay

Clean with easy to access amenities. Everything well maintained
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melinda P.

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

Spring break getaway

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay! The beachfront location cannot be beat. Check in/out was so easy and the hosts very responsive and helpful. The unit was very nice and clean with the exception of the balcony covered in bird poop. We enjoyed the hot tub, pools and tiki bar on the resort! The only downside is having to set up on the beach behind three rows of beach service chairs unless you want to pay to sit closer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

April D.

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

Excellent home away from home

We cooked 90% of our meals in the fully furnished kitchen. Beach is super accessible, great pools, bar service and parking was very convenient. Will absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donnie B.

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

Beach trip

It was good had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Amazing view!

Amazing view! Love being right on the beach! Saw dolphins every day! Very nice condo and Teresa is very easy to communicate with and quick to respond!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Latasha D.

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

Beautiful location!

This was our first time staying at a condo in Destin. We usually travel with a group and get a home on the beach. I was very pleased with the location!! Teresa was assessable although we had no questions or concerns. Definitely will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elana D.

Two thumbs up for Pelican Resort Unit 1610.

All accommodations were exactly as described for Unit 1610. We had all the comforts of home and an amazing ocean view.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

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

Very nice

Very nice and clean condo! The kids loved the bunk beds! This was probably the best stocked kitchen I’ve ever been in as far as rentals go, literally everything we needed to get started was there. We really enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vangie C.

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

Review

Nice clean property. Loved the sea view. Unfortunately they were refurbishing the balcony, so that it couldn't be used. Nicely furnished.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Amazing view

Beautiful condo with amazing views. The condo was very clean and we had plenty of towels/extra linens. Convenient location. The owner was a pleasure to deal with and quick to respond to any questions we had. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

pat b.

Simply loved it

First time to rent a condo ! It was clean and everything was there a your fingertips
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bev H.

Perfect for our Family!

We had a great time in Destin! Our condo was clean and fit our needs perfectly. We spent most of our time at the pool or beach. The beach was beautiful! Made a couple of trips to the Airforce museum, aquarium and the Harbor walk. The kids each had a bunk bed and their own tv to wind down after the days activities . We had a wonderful family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ron L.

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

Fabulous Condo and Veiw!

Cant say enough wonderful things about Teresa and her Condo! Place is clean, nice furniture, everything you need to cook, games for rainy days which we had and stellar views! Pool was excellent and hot tub was relaxing! There was construction noise/activity that took away from the relaxing but that was out of the owner’s control and during the time we had scheduled our vacation! Will be returning in the near future! Teresa is a Excellent host! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Wonderful!!!

Everything was exactly how it looks. Perfect and beautiful! It was a smooth process as well! I was nervous that the condo building stated no tents as we brought our one year old, but we were allowed to use it because it was small! The beach was so clean. The condo had everything we needed and more- with a perfect view! Teresa was super helpful with all questions and concerns. We will definitely be back and will try recommend their place to all of our friends and family!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Absolutely Perfect!!

Booking and check in was flawless. The room was just like the pictures and the unit was move in ready. Everything we needed was there and the view was fantastic!! This unit is on the 16th floor and is high enough to enjoy the beautiful view but no be disturbed by the activities on the beach. The resort was beautiful and clean and took exceptional care of us. The owner took care of everything and constantly communicated with us to help us with the process. One very minor issue was taken care of immediately which was very impressive. This unit would be comfortable for 4 adults and bunk beds each with its own TV makes it comfortable for 6. This time it was only my wife and myself. We enjoyed the beach and spent every evening on the deck listening to the waves and watching the kids catching crabs by flashlights. I would highly recommend this unit and any unit managed by Teresa!! We hope to come back and would 100% lease this unit again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Extremely clean and well kept

Thank you so much for the use of your beach front property. It was wonderful to walk into a clean smelling and updated unit. We were able to feel right at home here. Being able to sit on the balcony and enjoy the beach was wonderful. Thanks again! Just a FYI: Our only complaint and it has nothing to do with the unit, nor the owner of the unit but the property itself. They do not want to open the beachside pool. If it had rained in the morning and the sun was out in the afternoon, they would act as if they did not know the sun was out. And then they would say it was up to maintenance as to whether or not they would open the pool or not. Also, the beachside hot tub clearly says no one under the age of 15, and NO ONE abides by the sign. It was always full of kids!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Larry b.

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

Terrible host

Checking into this property was a nightmare. The terrible host teresa never sent a door code. After arriving a hour after check in time, was unable to enter room for 45 minutes. Once we had access to the room, it was not cleaned from last guest. Teresa asked us to leave our room to have it cleaned. Fast forward to bedtime, our friend was staying on the bunk bed. As she went to pull covers a large dead roach popped out. Clearly the bunk beds were uncleaned. I reached out to teresa about this disgusting discovery. She immediately called me a liar until I sent her pictures. The rooms view is nice, and pictures of room are accurate. Walls are thin so you can hear all your neighbors.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

shawn t.

wouldve been awesome except for...

First the good: newly upgraded , nice soothing beach theme, fairly well kept, nice ocean view. Bunk beds with individual tv’s for the kiddos. The bad- although most of the condo appeared to be clean the devil is in the details. The master bed sheets appeared to have not been changed from the last tenants. The sheets were really wrinkled as though they had been slept in. There were long hairs all over the bed and in between the pillow cases and covers. The worse was that there were stains on the sheets and pillows. If you are going to have a white comforter set you MUST wash after every tenant or have a back up set. White linens means you have to be extra particular at even giving the appearance of it not being clean. We discovered this right before we were going to bed our first night. So we called and left a voicemail but ended up laundering the sheets that night on all the beds our selves so we could sleep. The company called us the next day to apologize. We were out all day the next day. We came back to find a new set of sheets dumped on the counter top, wrinkled and not even folded. Not very hospitable. Something else to be aware of.. the bedrooms are close to the front of the condo so you hear all the foot traffic and noise. It’s also right near the garbage shoot so you hear the garbage constantly being dropped . The master bed needs a new mattress body indentions and a hump in the middle indicate the need for a new set. Too much light comes in .. master bedroom needs blackout curtains. Cheap,small non absorbent towels not even bath sheets! Although a condo, I expect the same quality of stay ,service and cleanliness as a hotel and even at least my own house! We work hard for vacations! It could’ve been a 3.5 or 4 stay but dirty sheets ( inexcusable and avoidable) and location of beds in proximity to the traffic and garbage shoot ( unavoidable) sealed the deal for me. Won’t be staying in this unit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sansanee A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay with beautiful view of stunning beach. The only regret is that we could not stay longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DJ L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location. Great view from the balcony. Room was clean and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anand R.

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

Great place for family and kids.

Great location and property. Suitable for kids and families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

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

Awesome property

Very happy with the whole experience. Thank you owners
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea S.

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

Getaway

Very cozy, clean and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Teresa Calcote

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We are Victor and Teresa Calcote from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and have been visiting the area for many years. We decided to purchase the condo so that we can enjoy the area and all that it has to offer more often.

Why they chose this property

We love this property because of all the amenities and its location on the beach and near restaurants/activities. This complex has three pools, one of which is an indoor/outdoor pool, workout center, sundeck, tiki bar, market deli, tennis courts, and grills by the pool.

What makes this property unique

We loved this property because of the views and being direct beachfront. We like watching the dolphins play and the sunsets and sunrises. There is no prettier view!


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