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Destin West Vacations

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront aparthotel near Okaloosa Island Beach

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5 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Condo, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Bay View | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

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1320 Miracle Strip Pkwy, SE, Suite #100, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Okaloosa Island Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fort Walton Beach

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Fort Walton Beach aparthotel, you'll find Choctawhatchee Bay and Santa Rosa Sound. Fort Walton Beaches and John Beasley Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fort Walton Beach Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Angler's Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fish House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rockin Tacos - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Upper Deck Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Destin West Vacations

3-star beachfront aparthotel near Okaloosa Island Beach
Simply walk outside to smell the salt air and watch the ocean waves from the white sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Cool off in one of the 5 outdoor swimming pools at Destin West Vacations, and enjoy amenities like a lazy river and a children's pool.

You can enjoy a drink at the beach bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Fort Walton Beach aparthotel.

  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 2002
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar on the beach
Destin West Vacations offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Fort Walton Beach aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels.

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Oct 26 - Oct 27
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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a private white sand beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • 3 hot tubs
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Pool gate
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Pool gate

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • A beach bar

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV in common areas
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Snorkeling
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 140 units
  • 6 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Built in 2002
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Destin West Management Fort Walton Beach
Destin West Resort Management
Destin West Resort Management Fort Walton Beach
Destin West Vacations Condo Fort Walton Beach
Destin West Vacations Fort Walton Beach
Destin West Vacations Aparthotel
Destin West Vacations Fort Walton Beach
Destin West Vacations Aparthotel Fort Walton Beach

Frequently asked questions

How close is Destin West Vacations to the airport?

Destin West Vacations is 10.1 mi (17-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Destin West Vacations have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Destin West Vacations.

How close is Destin West Vacations to the beach?

This aparthotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Destin West Vacations offer free breakfast?

Destin West Vacations does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Destin West Vacations?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Destin West Vacations?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Destin West Vacations?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Destin West Vacations have a pool?

Destin West Vacations features 5 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does Destin West Vacations have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Destin West Vacations to downtown Fort Walton Beach?

Destin West Vacations is 1.3 mi away from Fort Walton Beach.

Destin West Vacations Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 145 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice place

Location location location. Perfect local. Apartment was clean but aged beds were uncomfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed that there was so much to do on the property, just wish the checkout time was a little later

8/10 Good

Cory

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for about a week. Nice property, small minor things in the unit but all around nice place. Some pools were closed due to weather (which is expected). Still managed to take a dip and relax. Walking distance to many places to eat and shop!

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beyond nice, friendly, and clean. A ton to do without leaving we will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Dana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that that we had access to ocean side and bay side. The sliding glass door to the balcony was sticking. I reported it twice, and i pulled my neck muscles but they did not come to fix.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Amazing!

Absolutely wonderful! And the hotel next door, being able to use their facilities made it even better! Our “ocean view room” however was more a “hotel next door view.”
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Ana

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nothing in the hotel to hanging over, you have to trough the garbage, and they don’t clean the room until you check out 😠
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort

Aging property on the gulf side

Property is showing its age. Villa room with one queen and sofabed needed a little more cleaning. Sofa cushions had a few stains and AC vents had a lot of dust. Other than that... being at the beach most of our time was spend off property. Lazy rives was the nicest part.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Brianna

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I DO NOT recommend staying here. We got in late because of our flights and our room was disgusting. Bleach stains all over the quilt on the bed, dirty sheets, dust all over the ceiling fan, a layer of grease on the top of the fridge. It was so gross, we had to rent another hotel room. Called their emergency number and they had no other rooms available. The next day I called when they opened and could not get ahold of a manager until after 1pm. When I did she told me they had another room we could look at. Went to the other room and there was MOLD on the ceiling and smelled like mildew. This was after they denied a refund, when we did not even stay the first night and paid $150 for a night at another hotel. I had to fight for a refund all day and I guess the representative at the desk could not call the property owner? So we wasted an entire day of our honey fighting to get back the $1400 we spent for a "nice" hotel. After hours of calling my bank to dispute the charge as fraud, calling expedia (also no help) we got a refund minus $150 cancellation fee, which we should not of been charged. Overall the worst experience of my life and I would not let my dog stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

TERI

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well kept and the staff was very nice. I didn't like that I paid for a wrist band for the pool area and had to give it back or pay another $20
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Shane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked having a safe parking deck with easy access to the room. I wished i had gotten a bigger room and better view of ocean. but overall is was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Covered parking was very convenient. Over the highway walking bridge was unique. Dislikes: No phone in room. Elevators were closed for over 24 hours with no handicap access or notification. No broom or dustpan in room. And floor was dirty and sticky. Needed mopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Chas

Pretty good stay overall,my family was happy and it was a good vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Pool options were great and there was easy access to the beach. The room furnishings could have been in better condition and need cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the different pools to choose from as well as walking to the beach. The beach staff renting chairs & umbrellas were awesome! Enjoyed the lazy river. Only real problem was the uncomfortable bed. It was ok, but should have been nicer. Close to the boardwalk & pier. Elevators seem to break down often, but were repaired quickly. Skybridge between bayside & gulfside was great & very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was right there. The beaches were clean and nice, and the pier next door was great; we seen dolphins, sharks, sea turtles and more!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

ATL 2 Destin

My family enjoyed being close to the beach. We also enjoyed the amenities offered at Destin West like the lazy river, various pools as well as walking distance to the Broadwalk/pier and convenience to the grocery store. The Destin West staff was friendly and accommodating. Great trip, looking forward to our next one!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything! Very nice people- pools were amazing and clean
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Villa location was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool areas and beach access.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will be coming back for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great place

Great place for a couple or family. Beach access is very easy and beach is very nice and clean. Room was spacious and everything you need for a comfortable stay was included in the room. Will definitely be going back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fact that the beach was right there with the hotel and the guys running the chair rentals did an excellent job explaining the policy with them. The view of everything from our room was beautiful as well. If I had to choose a thing I didn't like, it would be that the heated pools and hot tubs were down the first two days there but the beach made up for it. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

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Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed a few days before meeting family at another rental.

Good place to stay with a lot of local restaurants/bars. The room was just what we needed for the 2 of us; the only complaint we have is the TV in the sleeping area didn’t work - the picture would shut off within 3 minutes, leaving only the sound playing. A little later checkout would’ve been helpful to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021