Heron 403 - Emerald Escape - Destin West - 2,400 sq ft
2400 sq ft condo with an additional 600 sq ft balcony overlooking the bay. Balcony has three separate seating areas with two tables for four. One of the most popular destinations on the Emerald Coast. Skywalk access to the beach. 3 1/2 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. Watch the wildlife from your balcony. Spend your days fishing on the private dock (no fishing license is required) or swimming in the emerald, green waters, our resort has something for everyone from the lazy river and seven (7) pools. Bring the whole family to this great place with lots of room for fun. Additionally, three (3) beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and tote wagon for your use to bring to the beach.
Property manager
Joe Wheatley
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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About the area
Fort Walton Beach
Located in Fort Walton Beach, this condo is 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.
Fort Walton Beach, FL
What's nearby
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Okaloosa Island Pier - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Okaloosa Island Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
The Boardwalk - Okaloosa Island - 10 min walk
Rockin Tacos - 10 min walk
Angler's Beachside Bar & Grill - 12 min walk
Old Bay Steamer - 18 min walk
Al's Beach Club - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Heron 403 - Emerald Escape - Destin West - 2,400 sq ft have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Heron 403 - Emerald Escape - Destin West - 2,400 sq ft pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Heron 403 - Emerald Escape - Destin West - 2,400 sq ft?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Heron 403 - Emerald Escape - Destin West - 2,400 sq ft?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Heron 403 - Emerald Escape - Destin West - 2,400 sq ft 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 John Beasley Park are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was an awesome place to stay. Close to the pool/hot tub, close to the beach, and an overall nice place. The deck was awesome and had plenty of seating. The owner provided a wagon, beach chairs. and some other items for thee beach. We would go back. the beach.
Excellent condo with a beautiful view. Clean and well appointed accommodations. Our family will definitely return there on our next trip to the Destin/Ft Walton beach area.
We loved the condo and the area. We go there every year and can't wait to return. The condo is beautiful and we had plenty of room. Great views from the balcony.
This is our 6th time at this resort. I would definitely recommend this property for a large family to stay together. Fun and everything you want for a beach vacation. Easy access to lots of wonderful activities.
We had a few issues but the owner was incredibly responsive and repaired the issues as soon as possible. The resort had great amenities that were well taken care of and easy to access. Despite having to leave early due to hurricane threat, it was an amazing vacation and the condo offered great space for my family and a stunning view.
5 guys on a fishing trip. great location. easy to communicate with owner. beautiful view. January wqs cold and rainy, it was nice to have covered parking.
Enjoyed this property very much. It was windy during our stay so the porch was a little on the chilly side. Beds were nice as well as the view. Only gripe was with the pots and pans. We cook a lot even on vacation and the nonstick was not up to our cooking/health standards. Joe was a great host!!
We've stayed in many Destin West units over the years. This one was above average quality in terms of wear and tear, and way above average in terms of views from the condo. A nice place to gather with our family.
Property is exactly as listed! Beautiful balcony view right on the water and short walk via skywalk to the beach. Our family enjoyed every moment spent here. Very spacious for large or multiple families. Patrick was absolutely fabulous and took care of any issues promptly. Definitely will be coming back for our Florida stay!!
Perfect for our adult friend group. Each couple had their own bedroom and bath. Kitchen fully stocked with cookware, dishes and glasses. Wrap around outdoor patio was the best. Easy walk to the beach and restaurants. Will be back!
Heron 403 is a very spacious condo with a wonderful wrap-around veranda over looking the bay and the pool area. The well stocked "beach supply closet" had everything we needed for a day trip to the less crowded bayside beach on Okaloosa Island. This unit is set up to sleep multiple families comfortably to share some quality time together.
A group of 10 of us stayed and have no complaints. The view from the balcony overlooking the bay is fantastic. Plenty of room for everyone inside the condo. The kids really enjoyed looking at fish/crabs in the bay. The property is amazing plenty of pools and a awesome lazy river. This was our first trip to the gulf coast and the beach was definitely what we had hoped it to be. Joe checked on us during our stay and was very easy to communicate with.
Annual Office Trip for 2023 included 6 of us. Despite the fact that it rained the entire trip we made the best of it by shopping the nearby outlet stores and getting in the beautiful lazy river when the sky cleared well enough and we ate well at the nearby restaurants. The stay here was absolutely perfect with a magnificent view all the way around and the home was as nice inside as the view outside. Highly recommended !!
This had the best view of the bay. Could see dolphins, stingray, fish, crabs every day all day. Walking distance to the pier and restaurants. The beach was an easy walk but overlooking the bay was our favorite part. We had a group of 10 people and never felt crowded. We also fished from the dock didn't catch anything but was fun to get out there and one night the dolphins came right up to the docks. The host was amazing to work with. Would stay here again.
We enjoyed the stay. The lazy river was so much fun. The beach was a good ways away but easy to get to and like no other beaches !! So beautiful. The view from the balcony and watching planes land on the water was cool. Very clean.
Very responsive with communication. Easy check in. Loved that!!
The mattress need to be replaced and upgraded.
Last suggestion : Some darkening curtains in the smaller bedroom would block lights from the exterior hallway/walkway.
Would stay again!!❤️
I’m not so good at these reviews but Joe was so kind and on top of everything I have to give this my best shot. The condo has a very beautiful view from the large patio. The patio alone is another living space. The rooms are plenty large and the master suite is the best of them all with a large room and even larger bath suite. This is a great location because you’re just a few minutes from crab island and all the rentals but not in the middle of it all. Pools and lazy river are a big hit with the kids and teens. Beach is a short walk over the sky bridge. Plenty of room to grab a spot and enjoy the white sand. I’m looking forward to returning asap.
Condo and resort were great. Lots of space for the family and friends to move around and enjoyed the resort lazy river and pools and was able to walk across the bridge to the beach. The condo's beach chairs, small umbrella and wagon came in SO handy too! Each of the 3 bedrooms has an on suite bathroom and the 'sunroom' has a day bed which would be perfect for a couple kids to sleep, along with another half bath in the hallway.
This property was exactly as advertised. It was beautiful, spacious and clean! Close to everything on the island! We loved walking to the pier and watching the dolphins. The deck was amazing so spacious. We would definitely stay again! Five stars for sure nothing bad to say!!!
Exceed expectations!!!
This condo was very spacious. We had different family groups traveling together and there was plenty of room for all of us. The weather was rainy when we were there, so this proved even more important since we couldn’t go to the beach as much as we’d like. It was quiet and we weren’t disturbed by neighboring units. The balcony was fabulous and the view excellent. We cooked a lot in the condo and could’ve used a few more larger pots/pans, but we cooked in more than most I think. Large table & bar area allowed all of us to eat together, which is rare in condos even if there is enough sleeping room. Owner was easy to reach & addressed issues quickly. Lazy river & pools great for kids! Wagon & beach chairs provided in unit were a definite plus.
Terri B.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
About the host
Hosted by Joe Wheatley
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests