Vacation Awaits at Emerald Coast Resort with View!
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5
Overview
This vacation rental is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo on the 7th floor of The Palms of Destin Resort, sleeping up to 6 guests. The unit features a colorful, open-concept living and dining area with a full kitchen and a large-screen TV, and is positioned across the street from the beach in Destin, Florida.
Rooms
The King master suite includes a full private bath and its own TV, while the guest bedroom offers bunk beds (a twin over a full) better suited to children than adults, plus a separate bathroom. An in-unit laundry closet with washer and dryer adds convenience, and a large balcony delivers Gulf and city views for morning coffee or evening relaxation.
Amenities & Recreation
Resort facilities include outdoor and indoor pools, a hot tub, and a fitness center, along with elevator access to the 7th-floor unit. The condo itself is stocked with air conditioning, heating, a kitchen with microwave and oven/stove, ironing board, cable TV, and smoke-free interiors, and two parking passes are included for guests bringing vehicles.
Dining & Nearby Restaurants
Several restaurants are within easy reach, including Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill about 1.1km away, The Gulf Club Restaurant and Sports Pub roughly 2km away, and Miller's Ale House at about 2.8km. Harbor Docks, FATBOYS, and The Harbor Tavern are also accessible within a few kilometers for guests wanting more dining variety.
Location
The resort sits across the street from the beach, about a 10-minute walk to the sand, and is close to bus stations near Silver Shells Beach Resort, Best Western, Beach Access, Back Porch Restaurant, and Hampton Inn, all within roughly 500 meters. Destin Executive Airport is under 2km away, while Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is about 12.5km from the property, making regional travel straightforward.
Best for
This property suits families or small groups seeking a self-catered beach vacation, thanks to the full kitchen, in-unit laundry, and bunk-bed guest room, though the bunks are better sized for kids than adults. It also appeals to travelers who want resort amenities like pools, a hot tub, and a fitness center alongside walkable beach access and nearby dining options.
Travel tips
Bring or plan to use one of the two included parking passes if driving, since parking is limited to two vehicles per unit. The beach is about a 10-minute walk away, and several restaurants and grocery/shopping options are within a mile or two, so a car isn't strictly necessary for daily needs. For air travel, Destin Executive Airport is the closest option at under 2km, while Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (about 12.5km) offers more commercial flight choices.
What guests say
Guest feedback points to some recurring cleanliness concerns, with mentions of a cluttered closet lacking space to hang clothes and linens that arrived with an unpleasant odor, prompting at least one guest to wash bedding themselves. Kitchen supplies were also described as insufficient by one reviewer. Additionally, the bunk-bed configuration in the guest room didn't suit every traveler's needs, particularly those without children. Despite these specific complaints, the overall public rating remains high at 4.68 out of 5 across 214 reviews, suggesting these issues were not universal experiences.
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