BEACH FRONT W/ PRIVATE BALCONY!! ELEGANT UNIT THAT SLEEPS 8!
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5
Overview
Jade East 1220 is a beachfront vacation condominium located within the Jade East Towers, a gated Asian-style boutique resort building in the heart of Destin, Florida. The 1,500-square-foot residence sits on the 12th floor and sleeps up to 10 across 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, with a private balcony of over 160 square feet offering direct Gulf views. The building fronts 500 feet of white sand beach and is secured through entry gates with reserved parking.
Rooms & Living Space
The unit features a master bedroom with a king bed, a 28-inch TV/DVD, and its own balcony access, plus a garden tub, shower, heat lamps, and double vanity in the master bath. A second master offers two full beds and a 19-inch TV, and a third bedroom has two twin beds with its own TV, giving flexible sleeping arrangements for larger groups or families. The living room seats seven around a 46-inch flat screen entertainment center with DVD and stereo, and there's a small wet bar with fridge and icemaker.
Kitchen & Dining
The fully equipped kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and includes a microwave, blender, coffeemaker, and toaster, plus an oven/stove. Dining space includes a glass table seating six and a kitchen bar seating four, making it easy for a full group to eat together in the unit.
Amenities & Recreation
Guests have access to a heated freeform lagoon pool with waterfall, a renovated pool house with showers and restrooms, a hot tub, tennis and basketball courts, and commercial-grade gas grills. A Gulf-view fitness center offers treadmills, cross trainers, and weight machines, and an in-unit washer/dryer, air conditioning, heating, free Wi-Fi, and free parking round out the practical conveniences.
Location
The property sits directly across the street from Big Kahuna's Waterpark and is within a few hundred meters of several bus stations, including those near the Holiday Inn, Pelican Beach Resort, Gulf Terrace, and Sundestin Beach Resort. Several breakfast spots (The Pancakery of Destin, Cafe Destin, The Local Market, Crackings) and seafood restaurants (The Back Porch, The Edge Seafood Restaurant & SkyBar) are all within roughly 1.3 kilometers, and Destin Executive Airport is about 1.7 kilometers away.
Best for
This unit suits larger families or groups traveling together, given its 3-bedroom/3-bath layout sleeping up to 10, full kitchen, and washer/dryer for extended beach stays. It also appeals to travelers who want direct beach access with resort-style recreation, thanks to the on-site pool, hot tub, fitness center, and tennis/basketball courts. Note that renters must be at least 25 years old, which makes it less suited to young independent groups.
Travel tips
Bring your own beach towels, coffee filters, and basic kitchen staples like oil and salt/pepper, as these are not supplied in the unit. The resort is undergoing an elevator modernization project starting March 2025, with one elevator shut down at a time, so allow extra time getting to and from the 12th floor. Golf carts are not permitted on the property, and several breakfast and seafood restaurants are within easy walking or short driving distance for dining out.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the unit's cleanliness and the stunning ocean and beach views, particularly from the balcony on the 12th floor. Comfort of the space is another recurring positive, with reviewers noting it feels well cared for. A common complaint is the lack of provided beach towels, which must be rented on-site at extra cost or brought from a store, along with missing basic supplies like coffee filters, oil, and salt and pepper. Despite these minor gripes, overall sentiment remains strongly positive, with guests expressing intent to return.
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