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🌊Gulf View~Pool~Tennis~Steps2Bch~2BR Hol Surf & Racquet Club 711

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Hol. Surf and Racquet Club 711
Stunning Sugar White Beach at your Feet
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 686.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Destin Beaches
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

🌊Gulf View~Pool~Tennis~Steps2Bch~2BR Hol Surf & Racquet Club 711

Top Reasons to Book this Condo:

* Updated Furniture and Freshly Painted

* Gulf, Pool and Tennis Court Views from 7th Floor Balcony

* Walk to the Jetties where the Gulf and Destin Harbor meet

* Pool, Lighted Tennis Courts, Grills, Shuffleboard, Fitness Center and Sauna 

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

Welcome to Holiday Surf and Racquet Club 711. This lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo is located in a fabulous Beach Front complex on Holiday Isle. Enjoy sensational views of the Gulf, pool and tennis courts from your private balcony. This condo has been updated for your comfort with new furniture, paint, wall decor, and patio furniture as of Feb 2021. Enjoy modern bathrooms and a large kitchen  serving bar with curved seating area. There is a King bed in the master bedroom, two twins in the guest bedroom, and a sleeper sofa in the living room, sleeping a total of 6 guests comfortably. Come to Holiday Surf and Racquet Club 711 and see why this condo is a family favorite destination!

*Holiday Surf and Racquet Club charges a mandatory Check in, Parking and Security Fee of $100 for 2023. We add this line item to your reservation and remit it to the building for you.*

*This property does not allow groups of adults under age 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!"

Holiday Surf and Racquet Club is located directly on the beach in exclusive Holiday Isle in Destin, Florida, which is a peninsula surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and Destin Harbor. Vacation rentals here enjoy an elevator located in the lobby for convenience, this destination is sure to please. Holiday Surf and Racquet Club has a heated pool, two lighted tennis courts, a BBQ grilling area, shuffleboard, exercise rooms and saunas. There is free Wi-Fi in the lobby or pool areas and also coin-operated laundry facilities. Holiday Surf and Racquet Club has great vacation rentals.

Bed Setup:

Master Bedroom: King Bed
Guest Bedroom: Two Twin Beds
Living Room w/Sleeper Sofa

Notice: HIIA PC&Rs, Section 4.5(f)
Temporary structures, including, but not limited to, towed house trailers, houseboats, tents, or temporary structures of any kind are prohibited on Holiday Isle, except to the extent set forth herein. Umbrellas are permitted on the beaches in a manner consistent with these Covenants provided that their use is in compliance with state and local laws and regulations. Set up of umbrellas can occur only after beach cleaning has been completed. Umbrellas shall not exceed 8 feet in diameter.

Area Attractions: 

If you haven't been to Holiday Isle, you're in for a treat. It's a serene, little oasis in the middle of Destin, with 2 and a half miles of paved trails for walking and biking, surrounded by quiet neighborhoods perfect for exploring on a bike. It's just minutes away from restaurants, shopping, boat docks, fishing, golf, and amusements.

An easy walk along the beach will take you to the jetties, where the Gulf of Mexico and Destin Harbor meet, a spot well-known for great snorkeling and fishing. Here you can also watch boats going out deep sea fishing and returning from gulf to harbor.

Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also, for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest!  Destin Commons also has a mini-train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters and Bass Pro Shop.

Property manager

RealJoy Vacations
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Destin

Located in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. 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 Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Destin Harbor - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • HarborWalk Village - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritaville Restaurant Destin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Donut Hole Bakery Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dewey Destin Harbor Side - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Red Door Saloon - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 🌊Gulf View~Pool~Tennis~Steps2Bch~2BR Hol Surf & Racquet Club 711 have a pool?

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

Is 🌊Gulf View~Pool~Tennis~Steps2Bch~2BR Hol Surf & Racquet Club 711 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 🌊Gulf View~Pool~Tennis~Steps2Bch~2BR Hol Surf & Racquet Club 711?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🌊Gulf View~Pool~Tennis~Steps2Bch~2BR Hol Surf & Racquet Club 711?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🌊Gulf View~Pool~Tennis~Steps2Bch~2BR Hol Surf & Racquet Club 711 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holiday Isle condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Harbor Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 51 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Amazing Views

We immensely enjoyed our stay! The setting was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Skylar H.

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

Great location

My family and I had a great vacation at RealJoy. The unit was clean and functional. We loved our view and to be able to walk out onto the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bradley S.

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

Nice condo, great location

It’s an older property but nicely updated. The location is great, right on the water and close to plenty of things to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

KARIN C.

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

Nice condo on the beach

Would recommend this condo
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simon E.

Very nice

Great location and great facilities
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Clean and Comfortable

This resort is in a nice location. Had nice amenities and the unit was clean and comfortable. It made for a nice vacation for our entire family.

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Amazing views

The staff is very helpful, property is so close to the beach, which was awesome, and the pool was so relaxing. My only regret was that we had to leave a day early, due to an emergency at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gilma M.

Fun

My family and I love the time we shared on the condo . Will definitely come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Delia bhbh F.

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

Family vacation

It was nice property and roomy. Only the place has an old building smell. But other than that it was nice the kids had fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

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

Exactly what we needed

Clean and pretty property but wish it had a washer and dryer (but went to the 6th floor to the community laundromat).
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Missouri

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

girls getaway

We had a great stay. There were a few repairs that needed addressing and they were taken care of immediately We were on the top floor and had a beautiful view. The beach was lovely and the time of year was perfect as it was not crowded. We had great weather almost every day. There need to be beach chairs and beach towels available since the complex doesn't provide them after Nov 1 We would definitely return to this condo .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Chelsea B.

Good location

There is plenty of room in the condo. They do not advertise a washer and dryer, but I think this would be a good addition to the condo. Also, the patio furniture was old. It was very nice that standing fans were included and the view was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

jim n.

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

Condo nice, communication lacking

Nice condo, great view. However, owner did not communicate the code for the door entry. We were locked out (3 hours 2am-5am) until someone from VRBO texted the info. Had the owner texted it the day of check in, all would have been well. Bad way to start a vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Caitlyn E.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Would stay again!

Overall, it was a beautiful place and great location. The floors were noticeably dirty (black feet) and some basic necessities (coffee filters, salt pepper, etc.) were missing but not the end of the world. I guess for me, I thought they would be provided. Only major disappointment was that I specifically asked if this condo had beach gear provided and was told no, however there was an entire closet full of umbrellas and chairs. That would have saved us money and space when travelling. I also was told conflicting information when inquiring about an early check in. Again, our trip was still wonderful and the condo was as described, just the communication with RealJoy was more troubling than anything.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Jim B.

Labor Day Disappointment

Upon arrival, the condo was a great disappointment! All furniture is very worn and dirty. The king bed in the master puts a new definition on uncomfortable. The condo was not cleaned properly. The Ac system at best never got below 75, and only when all windows and doors were covered. Floor fans are in the condo to help you survive! This condo really needs an updating or removed from VRBO! Holiday Surf and Racquet Club was well kept, but it is old and dated also. I would not recommend anybody to book this unit!

6/10 Okay

Dora H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Wonderful location and great beach access but…

The evening we checked in the condo’s door lock jammed and sometimes if we didn’t make sure it latched it could be opened from the outside without a code! The place was DIRTY. I’m talking what looked like boogers stuck on the wall. It’s also very dated and not at all the way it is displayed in the photos that I saw on VRBO. Those pics look like they were take when the place was new. The master bathroom’s toilet took a few times to flush completely. There were bugs in the bathroom. The pans have definitely seen better days. Everything I tried to cook in them stuck to them. I was tired and exhausted from the long drive to get there and I wasn’t expecting to go into a dirty poorly cared for condo that we paid good money to enjoy during our vacation. The place needs a good renovation but at the very least a DEEP CLEANING. Please stop using those very misleading pictures. Take some new ones and show what the property actually looks like.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jennie V.

Overall, very nice condo!

Destin is our go to place for spring break. It was our third year in a row going down for the week, our 2nd time at Holiday Surf & Racquet Club. The location of the property is great, right on the ocean, easy access to the beach, and still close to the main part of town. This condo has recently been renovated, and the decor is lovely. The bed in the master bedroom is not very comfy. Airflow is a problem, the a/c unit is on the loud side, so you'll want to close your bedroom doors at night, but if they are closed, you won't get as much cool air in your room. Ceiling fans would go a long way. There are floor fans in the closets of the bedrooms, it helped. There are also beach toys in the dining room closet, that was an unexpected surprise. The kitchen is fairly well stocked. There isn't a large frying pan, we made tacos one night, and I had to use a little omelet size pan to fry up the hamburger, then switch it to a sauce pan so I could mix in the spices. But that really isn't a big deal at all. We had a few rainy days during our stay, there are puzzles in the 2nd bedroom closet, haven't put a puzzle together in years, but we had fun. Wifi is good, cable has a lot of channels. You won't be disappointed choosing this condo to stay in.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017

6/10 Okay

Kyle C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Needs Improvement

The guest bathroom water was ice cold. I messaged the property manager that got back with me very quickly, but they could not fix it until the day we left… so that bathroom was basically a 1/2 bath. We have a 12,14,&16 year old that were with us so all 5 of us had to take turns taking showers in the master bathroom. The lock on the front door is very loose. According to my husband, someone could easily break in. When we first got there, there were several black hairs literally stuck to the wall in the master bath and I had to take clorox wipes that I brought to clean the wall. Also, the towels had long hairs all over them. That was pure nasty when you get out of the shower and see that. Also, cosmetic things like the toilet paper stand is very rusted and needs updating which is a cheap fix. We would have picked some where else to stay for our family of 5 had I of known these things in advance… especially the bathroom the kids would use not having hot water. We were there 3 nights and no one could fix it until the day we were leaving. Disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

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

Pleasant vacation experience

The condo was clean and had everything we needed, and plenty of towels which usually are never enough. The view from the balcony was amazing and it was nice to be able to go to the beach, leave our things to eat in the room, and then head back down again. My only suggestion is that hooks be put up on the balcony to hang up beach towels to dry. I think there used to be something on the balcony but it was taken down and not replaced.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Faith P., Dearborn Heights, USA

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

Family Vacation

We enjoyed this property! Very nice decor and wonderful view of the ocean. Location was excellent, minutes to everything. I love the Holiday Isle area. If your looking for a family friendly, quiet resort this is it. I also enjoyed the beach area, not too crowded and only had 1-2 rows of chairs. My only complaints would be the main bedroom mattress was really firm/ hard. Could use a plush mattress topper to create more softness. The light switches took sometime to figure out. Wish the resort offered more amenities. The sauna room was closed as well. Overall great place to stay, would book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D., Lake in the Hills, Illinois

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

Perfect Girls Getaway

We had such a great time at Holiday Isle. We spent time at the beach and on the patio watching the waves and even a few dolphins. Great access to local restaurants with car. It is definitely a place we would all come back to in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

James T. W.

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

Nice condo, loved the location

Awesome
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Jack J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

The property was generally not cleaned well.

Lots of sand on floors. Sliding glass doors were filthy with large spills dripping down the inside of the doors. Pitiful
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Mary Dianne W.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

This condo was beautiful! Location was great! The only thing that could have been improved on was the cleanliness. My children’s feet were black… I bought stuff to mop myself.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We liked everything, but unfortunately couldn't use the balcony, pool, outdoor amenities or even the beach due to the hurricane.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

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