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Paradise Gulfside @ Destin West | Gulf Views | FREE Beach Chairs | 21+ Spring Break Friendly*

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On the beach
Exterior
Pool
Outdoor dining
Pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ā€Ŗ6 min walkā€¬
  • Wild Willy's Adventure Zone
    ā€Ŗ7 min walkā€¬
  • John Beasley Park
    ā€Ŗ8 min walkā€¬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ā€Ŗ12 min driveā€¬

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About the area

Fort Walton Beach

When you stay at this condo in Fort Walton Beach, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. .This beach condo is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Destin Beaches and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Destin Harbor Boardwalk.

What's nearby

  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 6 min walk
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 9 min walk
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 10 min walk
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 12 min walk
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 14 min walk

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖThe Boardwalk - Okaloosa Island - ā€¬8 min walk
  • ā€ŖRockin Tacos - ā€¬8 min walk
  • ā€ŖAngler's - ā€¬10 min walk
  • ā€ŖOld Bay Steamer - ā€¬16 min walk
  • ā€ŖAl's Beach Club - ā€¬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Paradise Gulfside @ Destin West | Gulf Views | FREE Beach Chairs | 21+ Spring Break Friendly*

šŸŒŠ Welcome to Paradise Gulfside @ Destin West Beach & Bay Resort! This stunning condo offers ocean views right from the balcony and is just steps from the beach! šŸŒŠ

ā­ Bonus Perk: Enjoy 2 beach chairs and an umbrella set up daily (Seasonal, March - October)! ā­

Please click the ā¤ļø in the upper right-hand corner so you can easily refer back.

* Guests 21+ are welcome to book for Spring Break! A non-refundable fee applies after booking is completed. Please inquire before booking with your ages and guest count to confirm the fee. Bookings by underage guests without prior approval will be canceled. Thank you! *

ABOUT PARADISE GULFSIDE (UNIT 311)
ā­ This charming 1-bedroom, 2-bath condo on the 3rd floor offers stunning Gulf and pool deck views! The master bedroom features a king-size bed, TV, and a private bath. Just down the hall, you'll find a cozy set of twin bunk beds that the kids will love and easy access to the guest bathroom. The family room offers a queen sofa sleeper, TV, and of course, breathtaking Gulf views!

The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need, including a side-by-side fridge with a water and ice maker, dishwasher, smooth top range, and over-the-range microwave. For your convenience, there's a stackable washer/dryer in the unit. Tile flooring runs throughout the living area, and the large balcony is furnished with polywood furnitureā€”perfect for relaxing while taking in the views!

This little gem is the perfect place to relax and recharge. We'd love for you to experience it!

Please note: This resort is a smoke-free property, including the garage, hallways, elevators, and rooms.

FUN PASS
ā­To top it off, as our valued guest, this rental includes ā€œONE FREE PASS, PER ACTIVITY, PER DAYā€ to the following:

**Forever Memories Fun Pass** - Traveler Package

November ā€“ February Amenities:
ā€¢ A Round of Golf at select courses.
ā€¢ Adventure Zone at Baytowne Wharf
ā€¢ Urban Air Adventure

March ā€“ October Amenities:
ā€¢ A Round of Golf at select courses.
ā€¢ Adventure Zone at Baytowne Wharf
ā€¢ Urban Air Adventure
ā€¢ Snorkeling (seasonal)
ā€¢ Sea Blaster Dolphin Cruise

This is our way to say Thank You for staying with us at Forever Vacation Rentals!
**All activities are subject to change by season, weather and availability**
**Monthly rentals are specifically excluded from participation in the Program**

Other Things to Note:

STARTER KIT
ā­ Our property has a "Starter Kit" to get you through your first 24-48 hours. This includes two kitchen trash can liners, two dishwashing packets, mini shampoo, conditioner, lotion, one roll of toilet paper per bathroom, and one roll of paper towels. We supply bath towels, washcloths, and hand towels. We do not provide beach towels, laundry detergent, seasonings/spices, zip locks, or liquid dishwashing detergent. You can pick up your favorite items at the nearby Walmart, Target, Publix, or Winn-Dixie.

Wi-Fi
ā­ Our property provides Resort Wi-Fi and is considered an "open/public network." The Wi-Fi info will be found in the property binder on the kitchen counter. Please note that Wi-Fi signal strength may vary, especially during peak season due to high demand in the area. If you require high-speed internet, we recommend bringing a personal hotspot device. Please remember to bring your streaming service passwords and log out when you leave.

PARKING
ā­ Parking is available for up to 2 vehicles in the complex parking garage, with parking passes provided inside your unit upon arrival, free of charge. Please note that trailers, boats (with or without a trailer), RVs, buses, or motorhomes are not permitted on the property or in the garage area.

BEACH SERVICE
ā­ To reserve your FREE beach chairs and one umbrella, please check in with the beach attendant each day. This complimentary service is provided during the peak season, March - October.

POOL
ā­ Destin West offers six pools for you to choose from. As a guest, you will have access to both the beach and bay side of the resort.
The Gulf side pools include the 5,000 sqft lagoon-style pool, a kiddie pool, and a hot tub. Pass safely from one side to the next on the Walkover Sky Bridge to the bay side, where you will love the lazy river, zero-entry level pool, waterfall pool, and two oversized hot tubs. No glass is allowed near any of the pool/hot tub areas. Please review and adhere to the Safety Precautions sign next to the amenity. Use the amenity AT YOUR OWN RISK! Please note additional rules for more info.

SECURITY
ā­ Our property currently does NOT have an entry camera, but the resort does have cameras. If you touch or tamper with the cameras, you will be asked to leave the property immediately without a refund and will be held responsible for any damages.

PETS
ā­ Absolutely NO PETS. Due to the health and severe allergies of the host, we cannot accept animals of any kind in this unit. If you bring a pet of any kind, you will be charged an additional $500 per pet and be asked to leave.

BOOKING
ā­You must be 25+ to book
The person booking and paying for the reservation must be a group member staying at the property.
Read, review, and sign OUR rental agreement within 48 hours of booking and before check-in.
No events or parties are allowed.

CHECK-IN/CHECK OUT
ā­Check-in any time after 4 pm CST. Check-out is any time before 10 am CST.

EARLY ARRIVALS
ā­We would love to accommodate early arrivals. However, it is nearly impossible during the busy season due to increased traffic delays and a limited workforce. Therefore, if you have an early flight, please plan to book an extra day so that you may check in before 4 pm. If that isn't an option, one of our favorite public beach access is right down from Destin West at The Boardwalk Okaloosa Island. It offers seaside shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Since we are always on a tight schedule, we ask that all guests depart promptly at 10 am CST.

KITCHEN
ā­Fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, cookware, bakeware, glasses, mugs, plates, flatware, cooking utensils, coffee maker, and fire extinguisher located under the sink.

SMOKING
ā­NO SMOKING on the premises. You will be charged a minimum of $1000 fee for smoking inside the property. This resort is a smoke-free property. No smoking in the garage, hallways, elevators, or rooms.

REFUNDS
ā­Absolutely NO refunds or discounts due to weather, natural disasters, or any other situations beyond our control.

Lastly, HAVE FUN at the beach, but please beware of rip currents, and understand the beach flags!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a water park, a hot tub, and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Forever Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

327955

Paradise Gulfside @ Destin West | Gulf Views | FREE Beach Chairs | 21+ Spring Break Friendly* Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

brittany s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place!
Great condo and amazing location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was a beautiful, roomy, comfortable condo with a wonderful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
My husband and I stayed here for four nights. It was an amazing property! The chairs on the beach being included was fantastic. We didnā€™t end up doing any of the activities. Next time, I will bring the kids with us. The activities will be great for a Family. The pools were very nice. We were definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennetta M., Dallas, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Condo was great, clean and perfectly located. It was easy to get in contact with the manager and check in was super simple. We didnā€™t have any issues, and would love to come back again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Great place to come and relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Out stay was easy and we appreciated the book info provided. Loved the view!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun with friends!
Our stay was great, kitchen is well-stocked with plates/cups/bowls etc. Can see the gulf from the balcony. Would stay again! Do note that the twin bunks are too tight for adults 6'+ :)
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Marc B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spring Break
Property was exactly as advertised. We had a fabulous time and property management was extremely courteous. Take advantage of the xplore activities and I played three rounds of golf with no additional out of pocket expense. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, but the neighbors????
The property next door had an outdoor wedding with reception, which was very loud. Also, the convention center across the street had a car show, so there were loud cars every where. Would check the event schedule prior to staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fort Walton Beach
Wonderful room, beautiful view, helpful property manager. Had a great time and will definitely return once again.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Romina N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Condo
Condo was very nice, and we really enjoyed the view from the balcony. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
The location was beautiful and the access to all the pools was so much fun. I would definitely stay again. They have all the pots and pans you would need. They do not have any spices or anything like that so you will need to bring all that from home. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
We absolutely loved staying here! The access to the beach was great, the pools and lazy river were all great as well! The room was very clean and plenty of space for all of us. We had two adults, two 19 year olds, 10 year old and 18 month old. We had plenty of room in the condo. Our 10 year old did say the sofa bed was uncomfortable and noisy so she opted to just sleep on the couch and not the pull out.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Great condo!
Perfect for a small family. The resort amenities are amazing and super easy access to the beach canā€™t be beat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erika L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place !
Amazing condo ! Super clean lots of space ! Amazing for adults and kids ! Pools are amazing! Will be booking again !
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location.
Some communication might be good at times.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great unit and location
This unit was perfect for my family of 5. The proximity to the beach was fantastic. We also thoroughly enjoyed the resort amenities (especially the heated pools, hot tubs, and lazy river.) The unit itself was clean and tidy. Everything was in working order.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Kim B., Russellville Ky

Liked: Cleanliness
Great unit
We had issues getting cose to work. Issue resolved on own....only down side was bed was too firm. Otherwise great unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elisa M., Ocala, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect vacation spot
Excellent view of the gulf! Very clean and great amenities!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute coastal condo!
We really enjoyed our stay at Destin west gulf side! We stayed June 13-19 2021 and experienced beautiful weather and fabulous gulf waters! The view form the balcony was amazing! The kids enjoyed the pools and lazy river. The Alexa in the unit got lots of attention from our 7 year olds! Very nice touch. The decorations were nice and airy and the unit being stocked with everything you need is a huge plus! My only complaints are there were a couple towels that were old and worn and the bunk bed area has no tv. Destin west is a great resort in a fabulous location! Although the traffic was bad at times, we could easily walk to shops and restaurants. I really appreciate the complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas but they put them way too close. It was uncomfortable to be so close that we were touching umbrellas with the people next to us. Hopefully they will change their set ups in the future. Overall a lovely vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT LOCATION!!!!
The location in the complex was PERFECT. On the same level as the bridge to the Bay side with the Lazy River/Pools and the elevator was steps away from our door to get down to the beach. The "Beach Set Up" extra perk is AWESOME. $40.00 daily value! We only got to use it 2 times but awesome! We were in town with another couple so the extra parking pass and wrist bands came in handy to keep us all together. The Condo was very well decorated.. Looked like a fully stocked kitchen with everything needed to make food, I didn't-I was my vacation. Lots of room for two adults and we had another couple with us for a short time in between. Having an Alexa in the condo already negated the need for us to bring our own.. Another awesome perk. They also offered an array of buy one get one activities which we did not have the opportunity to use but a younger resident would eat them up! Something for everyone...we didn't have time. THE PROPERTY was AWESOME. Very well kept, maintenance folks frequently seen coming and going. The staff at the Lazy River were friendly and informative. LOVED floating on the river. All the pools were clean and beautiful. This is just me, but I would have appreciated a few creature comforts: Hand held shower heads, and longer fan pulls. I would rent this condo again in a minute. The Water Pressure during showers got to be a joke. It would be strong for a couple of seconds then wimpy, then strong, then wimpy. It was a test of patience.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay. No negatives.
Everything was great. We will be coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

alejandra g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exelent
Everything clean Kids had wonderful time
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

sara g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach escape
Beautiful place to stay, we wanted to be in a property big enough to social distance. Location was easy access to shops and dining. Beaches here are always beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020