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🌊Gulf/Pool View~HUGE Lagoon Pool~Free Shuttle 2 Beach~Palms Resort 2608 Jr 2BR

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Palms of Destin 2608
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Lighted Lagoon Pool Palms of Destin

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 688.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Hot tub

Explore the area

Map
Destin, FL
  • Morgan Sports Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪3 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

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

🌊Gulf/Pool View~HUGE Lagoon Pool~Free Shuttle 2 Beach~Palms Resort 2608 Jr 2BR

Top Reasons to Book at Palms of Destin!

* Dining Table on the patio w/6th floor view of Sunsets and Destin Skyline!   

* 55" Flat Screen TV

* New onsite Bistro and Bar

* Destin's Largest Lagoon Pool with five waterfalls, whirlpool, and fitness center 

* Kid's playground, tennis and basketball courts! 

* Indoor Pickleball Court

* Free Seasonal shuttle to Public Beach, Destin Commons, & Harborwalk Village. Henderson State Park at a small fee. . 

* Walk to Bubba Gump or Joe's Crab Shack

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*

You'll never want to leave the Palms of Destin! Stay here for a true 'resort' experience.

Palms Resort #2608 is a Junior 2BR/2BA, which is a 2 bedroom with a full-sized master plus a smaller bedroom and 2 full sized bathrooms, one with a walk-in shower. The master has a king-sized bed. The second room has a trundle bed with two twins suitable for children or small adults, a television and its own bathroom entry. There's a pull-out sofa bed in the living room. This unit also has a washer and dryer.

This unit has unique decor and was updated Spring 2017 with a NEW 55-inch Flatscreen in Living Room, and BRAND-NEW chair, recliner and ottoman from Norway! 

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

Located on 15 beautiful acres, The Palms of Destin Resort and Conference Center offers an unbeatable, upscale experience in the heart of Destin at an affordable price. As an exclusive guest you will enjoy Destin’s largest lagoon pool beneath swaying palms or simply enjoy our many amenities including kid's activities, fitness center, kids' playground, tennis and basketball courts. You'll also be within walking distance of Joe's Crab Shack, Bubba Gump Shrimp Factory, The Back Porch (a Destin classic), Ruth's Chris Steak House, Jim-N-Nick's BBQ and Hooters. 

The 11,000 square foot, 259,000 gallon zero entry pool is Destin’s largest lagoon pool! You'll be blown away by the 5 dancing waterfalls, walking bridges and spacious lounging area. There's a 21,000 gallon heated pool, children's splash area and whirlpool spa.

The Palms of Destin Resort features a 2,265 square foot state-of-the-art fitness center including elliptical cardio treadmills, cross trainers, bikes and summit trainers each having a personal entertainment system.

The Palms of Destin offers full size basketball courts and two lighted tennis courts, with complimentary equipment available from guest services in the resort lobby. The Palms of Destin also offers lessons and clinics taught by USPTA and USPTR tennis professionals.

Seasonal shuttle to Public Beach, Destin Commons, & Harborwalk Village. Henderson State Park at a small fee.  Please inquire with the front desk for information on shuttle times. The Palms is a smoke free complex with an array of amenities. Some amenities are occasionally closed due to unforeseen circumstances.

The Bed Setup:
Master Bedroom- King
Guest Bedroom- Trundle Bed w/ 2 Twins
Living Room- Sleeper Sofa

Area Attractions: 
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
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Languages

English

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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

Destin is home to this condo. Destin Commons and HarborWalk Village 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.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Morgan Sports Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Destin Beaches - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Henderson Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fudpuckers Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Back Porch - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Merlin's Pizza (Destin) - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 🌊Gulf/Pool View~HUGE Lagoon Pool~Free Shuttle 2 Beach~Palms Resort 2608 Jr 2BR have a pool?

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

Is 🌊Gulf/Pool View~HUGE Lagoon Pool~Free Shuttle 2 Beach~Palms Resort 2608 Jr 2BR pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 🌊Gulf/Pool View~HUGE Lagoon Pool~Free Shuttle 2 Beach~Palms Resort 2608 Jr 2BR?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🌊Gulf/Pool View~HUGE Lagoon Pool~Free Shuttle 2 Beach~Palms Resort 2608 Jr 2BR?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🌊Gulf/Pool View~HUGE Lagoon Pool~Free Shuttle 2 Beach~Palms Resort 2608 Jr 2BR located?

Situated in Destin, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Morgan Sports Center, Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.

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 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 43 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

steven w.

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

Awesone place

We do not have one complaint, this condo was clean, exactly as the pictures showed,we would differently stay again.
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley G.

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

Nice place

Nice place. Overall good experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lori N.

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

Nice stay

Nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed the location and the view. It was close to Walmart for any necessities that we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Destin Trip

Great property, great suite. Very pretty!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful home

Home was very clean and the pictures were spot on accurate no surprises here you get what you are seeing online.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Theresa A.

Perfect Family Spot

Exceeded our expectations! This was a perfect spot for a vacation before our kids go back to school. Everyone had a great time especially in the lagoon pool. The accommodations were exceptional. Wish we could have stayed longer but we plan to come back. Thanks again.

8/10 Good

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place but the blender and toaster didn't work, we didn't try the microwave so I don't know snoot that. The lave was beautiful though. No what I expected but still good. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Ok
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

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

Spring break at the Palms of Destin

The facility was nice. Great coffee shop and restaurant. Great pool area. Awesome shuttle service, would like to see more stops added. Easy to use tennis, pickleball and basketball courts and nice equipment. The size of the unit was perfect for me, my husband and our two 14 year old boys, but we would have been uncomfortable if we would have had any more. The bedroom with the trundle beds was very small, there was enough space to pull out the bed and walk to the bathroom. It would not have been comfortable for adults in my opinion. I would recommend this property. The pool area was also very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cori R.

Family Memories Made Here!

Our family spent our summer vacation here and will never forget our incredible time at the beach. Our son (5)spent countless hours perfecting his swimming skills in 3 beautiful pools (one heated, one kiddie, and one picturesque lagoon complete with stone waterfalls and bridges). We enjoyed beach days at the easily accessible public and private locations nearby (there is a convenient shuttle for beach drop-off). When we weren't at the pool or beach, we enjoyed the onsite playground, tennis and basketball courts and dining at nearby family-friendly local seafood restaurants. Despite all the fun had by day, perhaps our favorite moments were spent on the balcony enjoying a glass of wine and an al fresco meal at the outdoor dining table with the expansive Destin sunset as our backdrop. Inside the well-appointed unit was an updated, comfortable, and aesthetic décor scheme.

6/10 Okay

Betty C.

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

Important maintenance is needed!

We really enjoyed the Palms of Destin. This condo unit was what we were looking for. However, it needs some important maintenance. The door would not close and lock properly without us checking it every time. This was not safe! The walk-in shower door didn't shut properly. The kitchen faucet was broken. There were several other minor things as well. We didn't let all of this ruin our vacation, but it did diminish the enjoyment of our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Candace K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Recent stay

The only issue we really had was with the kitchen appliances. The microwave seemed to overheat constantly and not heat the food. Even if you only selected for a minute. You would have to do 30 second increments and even with that it would overheat and not heat your food thoroughly. There was also a broken shelf in the refrigerator. Lastly, I didn’t realize when booking that this was not on the beach. You had to cross a very busy road and then walk about a half mile after to get to the beach. Also because it is not on the beach, with the new Fl law, there is only a small segment of beach access you are allowed to utilize.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Kristyl T.

Perfectly good condo but not good for multiple families

Our family of three went with another family of three. The condo itself is fine. The kitchen could use a few more utensils in my opinion but to each his own. The second bedroom is extremely small. The other family planned to have their daughter sleep in the top bunk, close the bottom bed and sleep on an air mattress. The room was too small to accomplish this. They had to sleep in the living room, leaving the bedroom to their child. The master bedroom was a good size. No complaints there. However, know that you have to go into the bedrooms to reach the bathrooms. This is not a problem for families whose kids don't nap. But if you have small children and plan for them to nap in the bedroom, you will go in the room to use the bathroom. Other than those two critiques, the condo was fine. The pool is beautiful and it is a super short drive to the beach. We enjoyed our stay but likely will not return to this condo unless we are going with just our immediate family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Paul A.

The room itself was fine. It was well appointed. The Condo Management (not owners) could be better.

The room listing was very accurate, and the room overall was very nice. It was well appointed with typical beach type decor. The Palms Condo Management has wrist bands allowing you to use the amenities. These are $75 each if lost. At least we were advised of this when we checked in. I have older kids so it was no big deal, but if you have younger kids, these could easily be lost. Also, the room key is $5 each if not turned in. That is ridiculous. Those little plastic cards cost nothing to replace. Check out is by 10 am on the date of your departure; however, the front desk did not open until 8 am. I tried to check out before 8 am and had to wait. If you want to act like a resort, then man the front desk 24/7. The pool area needs significantly better lighting at night. My family enjoys playing tennis. The two tennis courts are in serious disrepair. They desperately need to be resurfaced. Also, only five of 12 lights were operational for playing at night. Of course, night time in the summer in Destin is an ideal time to play, but not at the Palms with less than 50% lighting available. One good thing is the raised parking offers shade. This does help keep your vehicle cool in the hot summer sun. I am not certain I will ever stay at the Palms again, but again, not because of the room itself. This is due to what I see as management missing obvious flaws.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Shawnda Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brianna M.

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

Get what you pay for

Overall it was a great stay! It’s unfortunate that there were no extra things-cooking oil, coffee filters, salt/pepper. But it was nice there was a restaurant and coffee house in the main building. We did find a previous persons shorts and toy shark, so the cleaning could have been a tad better but overall I’d recommend this condo to another person. Location is also very nice too. Beach is a short walk and there are a ton of restaurants a short car distance away.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karmina

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Taylor P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful

We had a wonderful time
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The pool area was great for kids and the bar was great for adults. The room itself was outdated. The kitchen needs an upgrade and the press and pans are all warped making cooking difficult The shower head in the master bedroom tried to peel our skin off while the toilet took forever to flush and the sink was backed up. These were minor issues so we would definitely stay here again if we needed to.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Gustavo R.

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

No buena ubicación

Mucho para lo que esperaba
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Coressa A.

Disliked: Location

Was not what I expected

To start my family and I visit FL every year and we’ve never been disappointed until now. Not only was it more expensive than anywhere else we’ve rented, it’s not as it seems in the advertisement. First, the location… it’s not just a walk across the little walk way to the beach. It’s actually a walk down the street and across the hwy. The pools they have here are cool but it’s not all of what they say it is. It’s actually really basic. Secondly, the whole building smells like wet animals. Now as of the condo/apartment itself….2608 is a complete joke. Walked in and it’s hot as hell. The a/c doesn’t cool below 73 degrees. I look around there’s think layers of dust everywhere. So as always, we pull out the Clorox wipes and wipe down. The carpet is disgusting. The faucet in the kitchen… trash. It leaks and only allows you to turn on hot water. The ice maker… also trash and there’s a broken door shelf in the fridge. I sat something on top of the little refrigerator and when I took it down a lot of dust came with it…..disgusting! We were looking for a can opener to cook..LOL it’s broken… all three of them. We tried to heat something in the microwave…. It’s also broken. It runs but doesn’t heat. I emailed them about it. She emailed back saying someone would be over shortly to take care of it… they never showed. Oh and the garbage disposal smells horrible. The shower door in the bathroom doesn’t close and the toilet paper holder was broken. We were trying the vacuum the floor and of course…. The vacuum doesn’t do anything but leave lines in the carpet as if it was freshly vacuumed. Lastly, apparently they have rats also because there was one that was still alive but dying on the walkway by the entrance door. We were not satisfied with or stay. Next year my family and I will not be booking here again. If you’re planning on booking this location… think again. There’s much better places on the other side of the hwy that’s actually worth it.

4/10 Poor

Braddin W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Deceiving

So some properties are allowed to check in at noon, we couldn’t until 4 pm “to ensure the place is clean” which all you want to do after traveling is to settle in and start your vacation. The condo was not clean.. there was a thick layer of dust in the kitchen, hair in the shower, and things on floor clearly stating they didn’t sweep. Not only was it not clean, the one patio chair was broke and so was couch. The dining room light was clearly broke from the recent stay and they didn’t fix it.. The outlet behind the night stand was broken, and the toilet didn’t flush. When we contacted the manager, they didn’t even communicate with us someone would be in to fix the toilet so we walked into our condo with a card.. completely unprofessional and was not apologetic. I recommend finding another condo.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Joseph R.

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

Nice place could have been better experience if was properly cleaned.

Cleaning was a issue when we arrived. Lots of areas were missed. Dusting very over looked. Soap scum on bathroom countertops and bathtub missed. Toilets not properly cleaned. I put almost all of problems on Cleaning crew. Someone should be checking this out before guests arrive.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

For price great stay

Was plenty to do at resort, several pools, nice staff, nicely located. Plenty of bedding and towels... Only think which is petty, but could maybe stock up w more silverware. There was 5 of us, and I think only 4 forks. We were constantly washing to use before we had a dishwasher half way full Overall, recommend if you don't care about a beach view

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