🌅Bay Views~Lazy River~Wlk2Bch~3BR Heron 507-A Wave From It All

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10146.4 sq m

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Air conditioning
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Pool

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Fort Walton Beach, FL

Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
‪6 min walk‬
Okaloosa Island Pier
‪8 min walk‬
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
‪9 min walk‬
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Spaces

About this property

Top Reasons to Book this Lovely Condo!

* Walk across the skybridge to the beach!

* 700-foot long Lazy River

* 2 Hot Tubs, 3 Pools and BBQ Pit/Grills

* Laid back area, but only 10 min from Destin's action!

* Walk down the beach to The Boardwalk, Fishing Pier or Gulfarium

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

Welcome to A Wave From It All, a spacious 3BR/2BA condo located at Destin West Heron, the bayside complex of Destin West Beach and Bay Resort. Take a quick walk across the skybridge to enjoy the Gulf beaches of Okaloosa Island. Walk to the pier and go fishing, or grab a bite to eat at one of the Boardwalk restaurants. You may want to simply relax on the balcony and enjoy amazing views of the Choctawhatchee Bay and the lazy river lagoon pool! This beautiful condo has undergone a complete renovation in May 2018 with all new furniture, paint, and cabinets. With a king in the master, a queen in the guest bedroom, a twin over full bunk + twin trundle in the second guest room, along with a queen air mattress in the living room, this lovely unit sleeps 10. Perfect for families of all sizes! Come see why A Wave From It All is a family favorite.

*This property is Not Available for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs November thru February, on a monthly basis. To prepare a qualified quote, select your arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and the departure date (must be the 1st day of the month). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. Please contact us with your interest and to further assist!"

At Destin West Heron you can enjoy extreme water fun in the 5000 square foot pool with a kiddie area, a 700 foot Lazy River, heated pool with waterfall, or one of two hot tubs. The Heron building boasts its own bayside pool that is heated year round! Enjoy your view of the Choctawhatchee Bay, while the kids enjoy the lazy river. Cross over the sky bridge to the Gulf beaches without worrying about traffic. Charcoal grills and picnic tables on both the bayside and beachside make grilling out inviting and fun. As a guest at Destin West, you can enjoy access to the pools, bars, and restaurants located at the The Island Beach Resort at Destin West beachside.

The Bed Set up:

Master Bedroom: King Bed
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom: Twin over Full Bunk + Twin Trundle (sleeps 4)

Area Attractions:

Within a 1/2 mile are the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier and the Gulfarium and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone

Welcome to The Boardwalk! We are located directly on The Gulf of Mexico, on the beaches of beautiful Okaloosa Island! The Boardwalk is your one-stop destination for fun, day and night! Relax on the beaches of The Gulf of Mexico while sipping a frozen concoction prepared at our outdoor bar upstairs at The Crab Trap, stroll the boardwalk and visit Islanders Coastal Outfitters for new beach attire or grab a frozen snack from Pino Gelato. When day turns to night, Al’s Beach Club is our premier club and burger bar. Hungry? We've got that covered as well! Grab some fresh from the Gulf seafood from any of our great beachfront restaurants located directly on The Boardwalk!

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RealJoy Vacations

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located in Fort Walton Beach, this condo is near theme parks and on the waterfront. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Emerald Coast Science Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Okaloosa Island Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Okaloosa Island Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Boardwalk - Okaloosa Island - ‬11 min walk
‪Rockin Tacos - ‬10 min walk
‪Angler's Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬18 min walk
‪Al's Beach Club - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 🌅Bay Views~Lazy River~Wlk2Bch~3BR Heron 507-A Wave From It All have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 🌅Bay Views~Lazy River~Wlk2Bch~3BR Heron 507-A Wave From It All pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 🌅Bay Views~Lazy River~Wlk2Bch~3BR Heron 507-A Wave From It All?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🌅Bay Views~Lazy River~Wlk2Bch~3BR Heron 507-A Wave From It All?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🌅Bay Views~Lazy River~Wlk2Bch~3BR Heron 507-A Wave From It All located?

Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound and Fort Walton Beaches. Choctawhatchee Bay and Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island are also within 10 minutes.

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

susan V.

5 July 2024

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

Great place

We enjoyed everything

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

10 June 2024

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

Great location

Nice property. Good location with several activities and restaurants within walking distance.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector G.

7 July 2024

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

Best vacations

It was perfect

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

theresa f.

31 August 2024

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

Would Recommend

Property was as listed gorgeous as expected. Booking process was simple! Pay was worth every penny would go back again to the rental in a heartbeat! RealJoy was excellent on communication.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

14 September 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a great time!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

26 October 2023

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

Beautiful

Condo was nice we had a great time. Would definitely rent it again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Mary L.

12 May 2024

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

Destin West

Nice condo. Could use an upgrade of cookware. No baking pans and fry pans were rusty.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

marie v.

26 May 2021

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

Vacation

Great vacation

Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

20 May 2023

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

Second time At Heron 507!!!

Looking forward to staying again hopefully soon!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAnne T.

19 July 2019

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

Beautiful property

This was our first family vacation with our kids & grandkids. It was an amazing time with so much to do. The property is beautiful & close to everything.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna D.

23 May 2024

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

Great vacation spot

We had a great stay. The unit was nice and clean. The condo amenities were great. The element on the stove blew up while we were cooking on our first night. Someone was out the next morning to look at it. They weren’t able to get a new stove in during our stay but brought us a large countertop oven a couple days later that we could cook in. There’s more beds than what I saw on the listing which was great. There’s a twin trundle bed under the bunk bed and a pullout bed in the couch. We would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allyson K.

3 September 2018

Excellent

Very clean. Beautiful resort. Lazy river was great!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 July 2022

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

Parish Family

Great time😊

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances D.

11 June 2023

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

Awesome

This property was the best we have stayed at!! Definitely looking forward to stay here again!! Plenty of room for 10 people, loved the washer and dryer that was a must!! Gorgeous view 😍 sunrise was to die for!! Night view was gorgeous!! 10 min walk to the beach we didn’t mind!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

31 May 2021

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

Awesome Vacation!!

This was our 4th time staying at Destin West. We loved every minute! Comfortable beds and everything we needed for our stay. Perfect size for our group of 7. Lazy River was Awesome and just a short walk to the beach! We will be back!!!!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Brittany W.

24 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Excellent space for large families!

The property was very nice, clean, and accommodating for our large family! The only downside was that the splash pad is no longer operating. However, my children enjoyed the pools and lazy river! We also loved the convenience of the sky walk to the beach! We will definitely book again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary R.

15 June 2023

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

Will be back!

The satisfaction that we got from staying on this resort is almost unmatched. There was so much to do! The code we were given to the door did not work, however, their response was very quick and we were still able to get in quickly. were new travelers and there was 10 people in our group and we took three different cars. I didn’t realize that we only can park two of them in the parking garage if they went over and above to how much locate parking for a car close by. We had a ton of space. I would highly recommend!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Carolyn K.

10 June 2022

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

family visit

Very attractive unit. Very quiet. we were very comfortable, however, there were very few places to hang wet towels and swimming suits. The jets in the master bathroom did not work and we were not able to connect to the wi-fi. I called the telephone number on the refrigerator for "questions" but it only seemed to be for emergencies.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary k.

22 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Few things need repairs and timing of condo

We didn’t get in our condo until 440 when we were supposed to get in at 4. Faucet on kitchen sink broke and they need to update patio set on porch it is wobbly and chairs are broke plus no cushions for white plastic chairs. Also we purchased a wagon you will need to get one to walk to beach. Would be nice to have a grill on patio too. Condo was very nice complex is clean and pools, hot tubs are awesome. We would stay again it was a fantastic vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Laura C.

26 September 2018

The property was beautiful!

The condo was beautiful and big enough for our large family. Make sure you bring a wagon to take stuff to-from beach as it is a long walk. We were locked out of the condo because the keypad batteries were dead. I called to have someone help us get in and the lady that answered the phone was demeaning and rude, but did get a sweet lady from Real Joy to come help us and change the batteries. She even helped get the groceries in the condo. You have a beautiful view of the bay and the many swimming pools including the lazy river. You are walking distance to several restaurants that are very good and a local putt-putt/arcade place that was also a lot of fun. Overall we had a very enjoyable stay and wonderful vacation!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Laurie M.

17 May 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very disappointed

Condo was very dirty and we had workmen in the condo for several hours due to a plumbing issue. Also, lazy river was closed for a full day. When I texted property management I got no response. Not even an acknowledgement of my communication.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Charlene L.

30 April 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location but less than acceptable condo!

The condo is located in the Destin West complex which is nicely maintained, close to the beach and a very family friendly property. The condo unit was another story. The kitchen was very poorly equipped with mismatched supplies that were old and incomplete. The bunk bed was wobbly and upon inspection, we observed stress cracks in the wood frame. Also, there were dirty clothes and food under the bed apparently left by previous guests. The living room furniture was filthy and the sofa cushions worn so they flattened into the sofa bed mattress. The deck furniture seemed about to fall apart, we tightened bolts as best we could without tools and the lounge chairs had no cushions and were gray from the weather. Lastly, there was no airflow in the primary bedroom and the dehumidifier exhausted warm air into the connected bathroom. We made the best of our vacation, but I would not recommend this condo unit until steps are taken to correct the problems.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Harper M.

1 June 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Good but

My family loves Destin West and have been coming for years. I have been disappointed before when the property is managed by a real estate company/property group and not an individual. They just don’t have the same level of care. With this condo, we knew we couldn’t get in early so we kept ourselves busy all day. We get there at 4:30pm and the code doesn’t work. I called the office number, was put on hold for 15 minutes and when I finally spoke to someone they were not concerned. They said the code must have not been updated. I asked to receive an email of the correct code and I never got an email. There were no wash clothes in the unit. Not the cleanest, floors were very dirty. But it is a beautiful unit, spacious, great view.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Nicole G.

16 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty not well maintained

The location is perfect. The pools were very clean, warm and fun. The beach right across the street was about a 10 minute walk using the elevators. The room itself was dirty and clearly not maintained. The shared bathroom toilet was clogged most of our trip. We called maintenance and they came and told us the toilet needed to be replaced. The bunkbed was unstable and wobbly. The patio furniture was literally falling apart. Every chair outside was missing a piece under the leg so they were unstable. The floors were disgusting, so the cleaning service never cleans them. The slidding door was so hard to open, the handle broke off. Maintenance came and fixed the handle and said the wheels need to be replaced and the track was very dirty. The master bedroom was 10 degrees hoter than the rest of the condo. The appliances were old and hard to use. The fridge kept freezing everything. The pans were so old, they made the food taste weird. The couch in the living room is old, stained and dirty. The cusions are so flat you can feel the frame when youre sitting on it. The linen on the beds were so old, they had little balls on them so bring your own sheets. Everything was very cheap, old and dirty. We will definitely be back to the restort, but not in this unit! The company itself answered all of our questions very fast and had maintenance out quickly.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Regan W.

20 August 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice property with nice amenities

Overall we had an enjoyable stay and the unit was comfortable. Beds were really comfortable. Only issue was the cleanliness of the unit. We arrived initially at 445pm which was 45 minutes after allowable checkin and the cleaning person was still in the unit. The place was a mess as it appeared the folks before us left a huge mess and disarray (all of the couch cushions were turned up like someone had been jumping on them or playing catch with the cushions, not sure what that was about). We told the cleaning person we would come back and we headed out for groceries. She said she only needed 30 minutes, seeing the condition of the property, I could not see how this would be possible. I offered longer and she said she would have it done in 30 minutes. We headed to Walmart for groceries and then to grab dinner and arrived back after 6. The place was tidy but still dirty. The floors were visibly dirty and sticky (we had to wear socks or shoes the whole time because our feet would turn black from walking on them). The stainless steel fridge and dishwasher were filthy with food and smudges everywhere. Countertops were dirty. The bedroom carpets were not vacuumed, there was still debris on the carpets from the previous guests and when we would sit in the couch we could see debris and food under the couch, we didn’t dare actually look under them based on how the edges looked. I would recommend this place overall but only if the cleaning was done better. In reading the reviews no one else had an issue so maybe there was a new cleaning person or she was having a bad day, who knows, we all have them right? We literally had to clean and disinfect the entire unit to ourselves in order to stay here. Nice furniture and views. Beach is a little crowded and the whole front of the water is taken by several “set-up companies” and their chairs and umbrellas and for those that do not want to pay the daily $40.00 set up fee you are stuck crammed in together behind them with zero view of the shoreline and you have to walk through the setups and people to get to the water. However, if you drive about a mile east you will see public beach access. There was barely anyone there at all. We went there everyday after the first. Overall a good spot and close to everything!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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