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Heron 502-Bay Front Condo-Upscale Interior-2 King suites-BCH SVC INCLUDED

Condo near Okaloosa Island Beach in Fort Walton Beach

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A heated pool
Smart TV, DVD player
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101777 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Fort Walton Beach

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What's nearby

  • John Beasley Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 9 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Angler's Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Upper Deck Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rockin Tacos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪FUBAR Pizza Bar - ‬19 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.

Heron 502-Bay Front Condo-Upscale Interior-2 King suites-BCH SVC INCLUDED

NEW FOR 2026....FREE BEACH SERVICE INCLUDED IN SEASON.
Relax & Unwind in Paradise | 3BR/2BA Condo with Pool, Lazy River & Amazing Water Views

Island Oasis | Spacious 3BR/2BA Condo with Gulf Views, Pool & Lazy River Access

Welcome to your island escape—a stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo perfectly situated on the 5th floor with a private balcony overlooking spectacular water views. Enjoy watching sailboats drift by as you relax in comfort and style. With 1,776 square feet of beautifully furnished living space and easy access to the resort pool, and lazy river this condo offers everything you need for an unforgettable Emerald Coast getaway.

Spacious & Comfortable Sleeping Arrangements

Master Suite: King bed, flat-screen TV, rollaway bed, twin sleeper chair, and private balcony access. The luxurious ensuite bathroom features a jetted Jacuzzi tub, marble walk-in shower, double vanities, and spacious walk-in closets.

Guest Bedroom 1: King bed with flat-screen TV and comfortable décor.

Guest Bedroom 2: Queen bed, flat-screen TV, ample closet space, and a twin sleeper chair.

The second full bathroom with granite countertops is conveniently accessible from both the hallway and guest bedroom.

The living room also includes a queen sleeper sofa, accommodating up to 10 guests comfortably.

Gourmet Kitchen & Inviting Living Spaces

The fully equipped kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a side-by-side refrigerator with ice and water, smooth-top range, built-in microwave, and ultra-quiet dishwasher—everything you need to prepare delicious meals with ease.

The elegant living room offers plush furnishings, plenty of seating, and a 50" HDTV with DVD player, perfect for family movie nights or catching the big game.

For added convenience, the condo includes a washer and dryer, linens, and high-speed internet access.

Relax & Explore

Start your morning coffee or end your day with a glass of wine on the private balcony, where you can soak in panoramic views of the Emerald Coast. Whether you’re floating down the lazy river, lounging by the pool, or walking along the sugar-white sands, this condo provides the ideal balance of comfort, convenience, and coastal beauty.

Nearby Attractions (Walking Distance)

John Beasley Park

Okaloosa Island Boardwalk & Fishing Pier – shops, restaurants, and entertainment

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Crab Island excursions, boat rentals, and jet ski rentals

Conveniently located – 20 minutes from VPS Airport, 12 minutes from DTS Airport

Come experience the beauty and tranquility of the Emerald Coast from this delightful 5th-floor retreat.
Book your stay today and make this your perfect Island Oasis!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,777 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 deadbolt lock
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Heron 502-Bay Front Condo-Upscale Interior-2 King suites-BCH SVC INCLUDED to the airport?

This condo is 10.2 mi (17-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Heron 502-Bay Front Condo-Upscale Interior-2 King suites-BCH SVC INCLUDED have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Heron 502-Bay Front Condo-Upscale Interior-2 King suites-BCH SVC INCLUDED to the beach?

This condo is a short 5-minute walk from Fort Walton Beaches and 5-minute walk from John Beasley Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Heron 502-Bay Front Condo-Upscale Interior-2 King suites-BCH SVC INCLUDED offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Heron 502-Bay Front Condo-Upscale Interior-2 King suites-BCH SVC INCLUDED?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at Heron 502-Bay Front Condo-Upscale Interior-2 King suites-BCH SVC INCLUDED?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Heron 502-Bay Front Condo-Upscale Interior-2 King suites-BCH SVC INCLUDED?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Heron 502-Bay Front Condo-Upscale Interior-2 King suites-BCH SVC INCLUDED have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does Heron 502-Bay Front Condo-Upscale Interior-2 King suites-BCH SVC INCLUDED have a spa?

This condo doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Heron 502-Bay Front Condo-Upscale Interior-2 King suites-BCH SVC INCLUDED to downtown Fort Walton Beach?

This condo is 1.3 mi away from Fort Walton Beach.

Heron 502-Bay Front Condo-Upscale Interior-2 King suites-BCH SVC INCLUDED Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best time ever

For the past four hear i have stay here and every year keeps getting better
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P., Graham, NC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot for families!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The condo is well equipped-kitchen has pots and pans galore, lots of cooking utensils (both for indoor and grill use), cookie sheets and muffin pans. Washer and dryer in unit were a great addition and they even included a drying rack for towels and suits. Beds were comfortable, plenty of hot water for showers, games and books and beach cart with two chairs. We loved the pool and while there were times of day it would be crowded, we never had an issue finding chairs or floats for the lazy river. The beach access bridge was great for making a safe crossing and I also enjoyed the gym-larger and more equipped than many resorts I've been to. The views were stunning, location was convenient and we appreciated how much quieter and less busy Fort Walton was compared to Destin. We reported two minor issues and they were immediately responded to-the texting option is so nice! What put my review to a 5 star was their response to a random request we had-two of our grandson's toys ended up on the balcony below ours. When I called I was told that unit wasn't managed by the same company so I'd planned to wait until morning and call the HOA. A little while later they called me back and said they'd done some digging and found the management company and discovered the owner was staying in the unit-they coordinated with them to get the toys returned. We appreciated that so much! I'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aimee G., Houston texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Family fun trip

This is our 8th year to stay at the resort and the first with our grand baby. A great condo that had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely book this unit again. Beautiful view, perfectly maintained, super easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danna J., Dothan, AL

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day weekend

Stayed with my adult children, 3yo, and infant. condo was nice and fantastic view. we enjoyed all of the ementities and will come again. Kitchen was not overly stocked but we had all we needed for two meals in, and there is a grilling area which was nice. I highly recommend if you are looking for a resort that is quite and out of the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Todd Z., Waconia

Disliked: Cleanliness

Condo is worn

Condo is dirty and needs updates, but will sell because of amenities. View is great. Patio furniture needs fixing. Lazy river is great, plenty of tubes. Even swam in the harbor since the gulf was full of seaweed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S., Newnan

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Condo

We loved our stay! Perfect location, spotless, everything you could need for a relaxing time. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Huy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review Heron 502

Beautiful place. Better instructions on remotes and cable in living room would help. We got stations in the bedroom that we couldn’t get in living room. If you turned the Tv off in living room the Tv in bedroom would go off. The pillows in master bedroom left something to be desired. There should be a warning on how HOT the water gets in this condo. Plenty of dishes and appliances. Nice place. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stuff we experienced needed a little change

May need to update listing as the second pull out bed that was a love isn’t in there anymore. It didn’t affect us but could someone else. Also the broom that is in the closet to use is so small. So may need big one. The floors were very sticky. But overall was a great stay and would stay there again. Great location and beautiful view
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Judy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Great location love all the things around to do but this unit needs updated. Mattress and pillows are old and worn out. Furniture needs to be replaced. Very worn. We enjoyed our stay because of the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

We love the property!! Stayed many times at Destin West & enjoy the time. Condo was very nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Okaloosa bayside

We were torn between beach or bay. This is the best of both. We stayed on bayside but had access to beach and amenities on both sides of the resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

mandy e.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

The condo was great, plenty of room, beautiful view of the bay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth G., Tallahassee, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Almost perfect

We loved the condo, we loved the location! Perfect to go to the Rock by the Sea Charity Event at Rick's on the Island! loved it! Hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

If you are looking for a beautiful, clean place to stay with your family for a warm relaxing getaway look no further. This amazing place will not disappoint. We had everything we needed and the all of the beds were comfortable. There’s a balcony that overlooks the bay with plenty of patio furniture and the perfect view of the sunset. A trip across the sky bridge and a short walk takes you to the breathtaking ocean beach. There really is something for everyone to do here! Plenty of restaurants, attractions and plenty of shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Julie O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious unit with nice view

We were there for a boys baseball tournament. It was great for what we needed. This unit was spacious with a nice view. My only negatives are that the decor is very dated compared to most other units which made it someone dark and you can’t tell from the pictures. This unit would be great with some updating and if it were a little better stocked with the basics.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra L., High Point

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and beautiful view

We had a wonderful stay during the Thanksgiving week. The view was pretty. Kitchen was well stocked. The only issue was that the dryer didn’t work but property manager resolve with alternate solution.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay on Okaloosa Island

This was our first time visiting Okaloosa Island, and my family had a wonderful week at Destin West Beach and Bay Resort. The condo had enough space to accommodate all of us and it was fully equipped with all the necessities needed for a week-long stay. We loved the large patio with the serene water view. The pools and lazy river were a hit with my six-year-old. We liked that we had a smaller pool right next to our building and the lazy river pool area was a short walk from us. We also enjoyed the easy access to the beach - just a short walk over the bridge that connects the two properties. Definitely get to the beach early to reserve your chair and umbrella because they filled up quickly. The beach was great, the only downside was the chair/umbrella rental company takes up the prime spots. I have visited many beaches in Florida, and this beach cannot be beat. The check in process was a breeze and there was always indoor and outdoor parking near the building. The resort is close to restaurants, Publix, the Boardwalk, miniature golfing, and Gulfarium Adventure Park. My son had a blast being part of the dolphin show there (reserved online ahead of time). The property manager was amazing! My son left all his Nintendo Switch games in the unit after we left, and she mailed them back to us the very same day. Overall, it was a wonderful week with unforgettable memories. If you are like me, and look at a million properties before choosing one, then you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

We enjoyed our stay and loved the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great overall cleanest condo yet

Great overall
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vaca 2022

Had a great time. Enjoyed the beach, lazy River and pools. Never got a response on why VRBO took out another $500
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Tamie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful condo. We especially enjoyed the large deck and the view of the bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022