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Destin West Heron 409 ~ Bay Views ~ Overlooking the Lazy River!

Beachfront condo near Fort Walton Beaches

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A resort with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and a waterfront view.
A hallway with a wooden dresser, a large mirror, and a lamp. There is a blue sofa and a dining table in the background.
A dining area with a wooden table set for a meal, a clock on the wall, and a view of the outside balcony.
A coastal hotel complex with multiple buildings, a parking area, and a view of the ocean.
On the beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81573 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Fort Walton Beach

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Okaloosa Island condo, you'll find Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Santa Rosa Sound and Choctawhatchee Bay are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • John Beasley Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪FUBAR Pizza Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sura Korean Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Aj's Oyster Shanty - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Floyd's Shrimp House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fish House - ‬6 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.

Destin West Heron 409 ~ Bay Views ~ Overlooking the Lazy River!

Coastal Vibe Vacations proudly presents Heron 409 at Destin West Beach & Bay Resort on Okaloosa Island. This stunning 4th floor bayside condo offers a rare combination of water views from every bedroom, a double-king layout, and flex sleeping for up to 9 — with sweeping sightlines over Choctawhatchee Bay, the lazy river, and the pool areas, making it one of the most view-forward Okaloosa Island vacation rentals on the Florida Panhandle.

DW HERON 409 AT-A-GLANCE:
~ 3 bedroom & 2 baths
~ Sleeps 9
~ King in the Master BR
~ King in 2nd BR
~ Twin over Full bunk with trundle in 3rd BR
~ Queen sleeper sofa
~ 1573 sq ft
~ View of the Choctawhatchee Bay, lazy river, waterfall pool and zero entry pool
~ Beach cart or wagon provided with 2 beach chairs and an umbrella in condo for your use
~ Dining area inside includes table seating for 4; outdoor dining for 4
~ Fully stocked kitchen (including blender) & washer/dryer
~ Keurig & regular coffee maker
~ Pack n Play, Hairdryers, etc
~ WiFi Internet
~ On-site Maintenance
~ No-contact express check-in

RESORT DETAILS:
~ Ocean Front & Bay Front Resort
~ 700 Foot Lazy River
~ Bayside Waterfall Pool (Heated Seasonally)
~ Private Heron Pool (Heated Seasonally)
~ Zero Entry Pool
~ 5,000 Sq Ft Gulfside Pool
~ Gulfside Villa Pool (Heated Seasonally)
~ Gulfside Kiddie Pool
~ 3 Large Hot Tubs
~ Fitness Center
~ Charcoal Grills
~ Skybridge Connecting Both Sides of the Resort
~ Covered Parking
~ Handicap Accessible Boardwalk

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,573 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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 and a deadbolt lock
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 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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

768501

Frequently asked questions

How close is Destin West Heron 409 ~ Bay Views ~ Overlooking the Lazy River! to the airport?

This condo is 10.3 mi (18-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Destin West Heron 409 ~ Bay Views ~ Overlooking the Lazy River! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Destin West Heron 409 ~ Bay Views ~ Overlooking the Lazy River! to the beach?

This condo is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Destin West Heron 409 ~ Bay Views ~ Overlooking the Lazy River! offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Destin West Heron 409 ~ Bay Views ~ Overlooking the Lazy River!?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at Destin West Heron 409 ~ Bay Views ~ Overlooking the Lazy River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Destin West Heron 409 ~ Bay Views ~ Overlooking the Lazy River!?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Destin West Heron 409 ~ Bay Views ~ Overlooking the Lazy River! have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does Destin West Heron 409 ~ Bay Views ~ Overlooking the Lazy River! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is Destin West Heron 409 ~ Bay Views ~ Overlooking the Lazy River! to downtown Fort Walton Beach?

This condo is 1.2 mi away from Fort Walton Beach.

Destin West Heron 409 ~ Bay Views ~ Overlooking the Lazy River! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kissten R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

Excellent Vacation Time

Coastal Vibes is the best. We had an amazing time at the room, in the pool and lazy river. We did call maintenance for a small problem but they took care of it immediately
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne W.

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

Planning to stay again.

It was a great stay. We liked it so much we booked for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wes C.

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

Best Stay at Destin West Ever!

We've stayed at Destin West (different rooms) for probably 8 years now, and this room had the best everything we could have asked for.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Family vacation

Me and my brother and my teen kids had an absolute blast. It was the best vacation. The only thing I would change is to stay closer to the beach
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina R.

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

Nice spring break with kids

Property was well apointed. Location was perfect for teens to explore the lazy river and pools. Overall excellent value for the money. I really loved relaxing on the balcony while kids were playing in the lazy river.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NANCY G.

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

Perfect

Stunning
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

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

Great communication

Location and condo were great! We had a couple issues with the beds initially but the host had great communication and fixed the issues immediately!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Great place and location!

We loved this place! Everything was very clean and well taken care of. We had a baby with us and it was so helpful that they provided a pack and play and high chair. Kitchen had everything we needed when we stayed in and when we went out there was plenty of restaurants near by. We absolutely loved our view of the bay and the lazy river/pools. The kids loved the pool area so much. The beach is just a short walk across the sky bridge. We definitely would love to come back here again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Enjoyable Family Vacation

This was a last minute decision to book the trip. The dates & times worked out perfectly. We loved the location of the property, not in the hustle & bustle of Destin but plenty of stuff to do. Everyone loved the lazy river and pool. The beach access was easy to get too. We had an issue with the washing machine, and this was handled incredibly fast and within 2 hours a new washer was installed and working. Everything was top notch, and I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a beach destination.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Taylor F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great time and stay! A couple downfalls

For the most part, we had a great time and stay at Unit 409- I appreciated that they offered a pack and play and highchair for my infant. This listing was a bit deceiving to the photos - as the twin bed photo is not in this unit. This unit comes with a bunk bed room (not the twin beds) which did ruin our sleeping room plans upon arrival. The hosts don't provide beach towels, coffee filters, or extended stay toiletries (minimal Toilet paper, paper towel, garbage bags, no dishwasher or laundry detergent, body wash soaps, etc). Need to bring or purchase all of this for week stays. The main pools seem to be somewhat heated. But the Lazy river is not- it's pretty cold on a 60-70 degree day! There's also a ticking noise or pounding noise from what seems like the plumbing through the night that bothered a few sleepers.Other than those few details, it was pretty well cleaned- could use some new kitchen supplies and floors deep cleaned. Great beach toys, umbrella and wagon provided for the trek to the beachside. Very responsive host all week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jayesh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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