The Palms of Destin 2807 Junior
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
The Palms of Destin 2807 Junior is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo on the eighth floor of The Palms of Destin Resort, sleeping up to six guests. The balcony offers views of both the resort's lagoon pool and the Gulf of Mexico, making it a scenic base for a beach vacation. The unit is professionally managed by a locally owned company that supplies a welcome kit and SOJO branded bath amenities for guests.
Rooms & Layout
The primary bedroom features a king bed, balcony access, a flat-screen TV, and an en-suite bathroom with a tub/shower combo, while the second bedroom offers a full bed. The living area includes a sleeper sofa and a flat-screen TV, providing extra sleeping space and a place to unwind. A second bathroom with a walk-in shower adds convenience for a full house, and in-unit laundry (washer) is included.
Kitchen & Dining
The fully equipped kitchen includes an oven/stove and microwave, making meal prep straightforward whether guests are packing a beach cooler or cooking a full dinner. The dining table seats four with additional breakfast bar seating for three. An outdoor grill is also available on-site for guests who want to cook outdoors.
Amenities & Recreation
Resort amenities include multiple pools with waterfall features, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, and a patio area, alongside kid-friendly touches. The property also offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning and heating, cable TV, an elevator, and beach access, giving guests a wide range of options for staying active or relaxing without leaving the property.
Location
The condo sits close to a cluster of dining options, including The Palms Bistro & Good Vibes Bar just steps away, The Back Porch seafood restaurant about 587m away, and Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill roughly 1.1km away. Destin Executive Airport is under 2km away, and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport is about 12.4km away, giving travelers reasonably close air access along with easy reach to area seafood restaurants and bars.
Best for
This condo suits families and small groups seeking a beach-focused stay, thanks to its two bedrooms, sleeper sofa, kid-friendly designation, and resort pools with waterfall features. It also appeals to self-catering travelers who value a full kitchen, in-unit laundry, and outdoor grill for extended stays near the Gulf.
Travel tips
A complimentary shuttle is available at the resort to take guests to the beach, which is helpful since parking directly at the shore can be limited during peak season. Dining options like The Palms Bistro & Good Vibes Bar are within walking distance, so a car isn't strictly necessary for meals, though renting one makes it easier to reach restaurants further out like McGuire's Irish Pub or LuLu's Destin. Note the property requires a minimum booking age of 25.
What guests say
Guests consistently highlight the eighth-floor balcony views overlooking both the Gulf and the resort's lagoon pool as a standout feature of this condo. The fully equipped kitchen is also frequently mentioned as making meal preparation easy during the stay. Reviewers describe the living area as comfortable and well-suited for relaxing after beach days. No recurring negative themes were noted in the available feedback.
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