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Unpack and Unwind! True Beachfront Condo with Free Beach Service (203)

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Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Living area
Room
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Unpack and Unwind! True Beachfront Condo with Free Beach Service (203)

Welcome to the Beach!

Unit 203 greets you with a one-of-a-kind mural of the beach, painted by the owner. This mural stretches the length of the entry hallway. Other unique artwork is found throughout the unit.

You can experience breathtaking Gulf views while preparing dinner in the fully equipped kitchen which features granite countertops and new cabinets. A smiling whale and an interesting frog are part of the unique artwork you will enjoy throughout the rest of the unit.

As you enter the living room you will be greeted by a large carving of a crane. Cranes are prevalent in the area. It is possible you will see them during your stay here.

The sofa features a built-in charging spot for your phone and a chaise section with storage for the bedding for the queen-size sleeper. The headrests are adjustable for a lower or higher profile to suit your likes. By lifting up on the back the armless chair, it turns into a comfy chaise. A curious Pelican keeps a watchful eye over the painting of a rustic boat and the rest of the room.

Delightful pictures of children playing at the beach and on the bayou are bound to bring a smile as you relax in the light airy bedroom.

In the adjoining bathroom, wall hangings of a Volkswagen bus and an Adirondack chair bring back memories of times gone by.
Unit 203 completed new duct work in Spring of 2025 and replaced the AC unit as well as the hot water unit.


Unit 203 is located near the west end of the building, allowing you to relax in the shade in the late afternoon on your own private balcony which has a high patio table with swivel chairs. In the morning you will enjoy the breathtaking sunrises, along with wonderful Gulf and beach views.

Nearby stairs allow you quick access to the beach without waiting for an elevator - It is just steps away!

We know you'll say, "We had the perfect beach vacation."

Holiday Surf and Racquet Club unit #203 accommodates up to 4 people with a King bed and a Queen sofa Sleeper. It has just a 3 night minimum stay year round.

Don't forget all the wonderful amenities Holiday Surf has to offer - a great outdoor heated pool, Fitness room, Sauna, Tennis and Pickleball
Courts, and Shuffleboard with Free equipment rentals.

Complimentary Beach Service (March 1 - Oct 31) comes with 2 chairs and an umbrella and is available for you daily!

Did we mention - We are located on our very own white sand private Gulf beach. What more could you ask for the perfect vacation?!

Property manager

Holiday Surf & Racquet Club
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Gym

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Destin

Located on the beach, this condo is in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin. 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Destin Harbor - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • HarborWalk Village - 6 min drive - 5.3 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 Unpack and Unwind! True Beachfront Condo with Free Beach Service (203) have a pool?

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

Is Unpack and Unwind! True Beachfront Condo with Free Beach Service (203) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unpack and Unwind! True Beachfront Condo with Free Beach Service (203)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unpack and Unwind! True Beachfront Condo with Free Beach Service (203)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unpack and Unwind! True Beachfront Condo with Free Beach Service (203) located?

Located in Holiday Isle, this beachfront condo building is in the city centre and 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

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

Beach view

Property was clean and well maintained very polite and courteous staff. Easy access to the beach and great view from the balcony.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Clive B.

Enjoyed the time their

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was nice to get away, weather was not cooperating but that is mother nature you cannot control it. Overall we had a good time.

10/10 Excellent

K PField

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

Great stay

If we come back down with just us, we'll be staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Perfect Get-away!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great beach front condo with an excellent view. Easy access to the beach. Central location to everything in Destin. Kitchen was well equipped with utensils, dishes, pots and pans and coffee pot. Everything was nice and clean. LOVE THE CHAIRS AND UMBRELLA on the beach!! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelo K.

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

Destin

Nice condo unit. Perfect size for us. Coffeemaker was broke, but replaced with a new one immediately. Would recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

A guest from Saint Amant, LA

Destin Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Arrived check in was a breeze. room was clean and very nice. Only issue i had was that on the beach you was not allowed to use anything other than a umbrella. Cant put any tents or easy up canopy's.
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10/10 Excellent

John A.

President

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very good location with great beach access.
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10/10 Excellent

jackie t.

Great stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, easy access to the beach. Clean, quiet, and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again. Staff was super friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Traci F.

Beautiful Beach Front Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is by far the best place we have stayed in Destin so far. We had a view of the beach from our balcony and the walk to the beach was very short and easy. The condo was nice and the staff were friendly. We will definitely try to come back!
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10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

Oct 18 thru 21

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property location is excellent. it is on Holiday isle in residential area on the beach yet only a short drive to restaurants, grocery and gas. Beach Service is excellent. Property is secure and quiet. Very enjoyable stay.
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2/10 Terrible

Cathy F.

Unit 203

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were to stay in unit 203 for 30 days we asked to be moved after 12 days, due to constant construction around us.The staff were accommodating and allowed us to relocate to unit 109. So far All is good.This experience rating is given midway thru our stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Destin Beach Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a Beautiful condo. We enjoyed the view of the Emarald green gulf from the balcony and saw dolphins every morning! The condo was very clean with comfortable furnishings. The beach chair service was a great bonus. This unit on the second floor was next to the stairs just steps from the beach. It was only a short drive to restaurants and activities. The Holiday Surf and Racquet Club was very well maintained and safe. We would definitely stay at this complex and this condo again.
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8/10 Good

Florie M.

Perfect Location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the location of the complex & the unit itself. We have the view of the tennis courts (in good condition)& of the gulf. Kitchen has the necessary utensils one needs; adequate bath towels. Cons: bed was on the firm-side; felt like I was sleeping on the floor. Couch looked & felt worn out. Not a deal-breaker for us but considering this is a Racquet Club complex we expected Tennis Channel to be available, especially since BNP Paribas was on that week.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022
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4/10 Poor

Donna W.

Nice facilities - but...

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The unit was exactly as described. Great view! Bed was super comfortable! Upon arrival the unit was pretty clean. Day 2 we had several uninvited guests - not something I am accustomed to at home. We were inundated with roaches 😕 (Not palmetto bugs, roaches!). Day 4 we left (2 days early). I advised the staff as I checked out. Now apologies, No, "How can we make it better", etc. I have tried multiple times to contact someone at the facility & that didn't accomplish a thing. Askedo for info to contact owners. Nothing.I do have multiple photos. The travel insurance won't cover the early departure either. Disappointed to say the least.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
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6/10 Okay

Betty H., Monroe, LA

Check-in Review and Suggestion

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The check-in process is UNPLEASANT! I have been coming to HSaR for over 20 years and checking in has become very unfriendly in the last few years. I called about 11:30am to see if our unit was ready early. The man told me that there was no way he could check to see but sometimes guests are allowed to check in after 1pm if the unit is ready. So we arrive at 1:30 to find that the office is closed until 2pm for a meeting which he neglected to tell us about. We decide to wait the 30 minutes... only staff doesn't return until 3:30 and no one answers the number we were instructed to call. Customer service seems to be the least important factor. Many other vacation management companies are willing to contact the incoming guests with a simple text or email when/if their unit becomes available earlier than 4pm. It could a win/win situation if you would do that. Guests would feel special and be excited. I am quite sure that I am not the only person "wasting time" in Destin waiting to check in. And it would alleviate the rush at 4pm when everyone is trying to check-in. I don't see any down-side to doing this. Some management companies even request the clean-up company to try to complete the units with bookings first so that they can charge the guests 1/2 a night if the unit is available and the customer check-in is before 12 noon. That is "free money" for you. the unit is ready and sitting there empty. Why not capitalize on it! Put a clause in the rental contract "Please do not call and request your unit early. IF it is ready, we will notify you and offer early check-in for an additional fee of half of a one-night fee."
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10/10 Excellent

Clive B.

Had a real good time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed the week on the beach, the weather was good all week except for 1/2 day of rain. The room was clean and. We are looking forward to next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Clive B.

Had a real good time

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed the week on the beach, the weather was good all week except for 1/2 day of rain. The room was clean and. We are looking forward to next year.
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8/10 Good

Carolyn H.

Beach fun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location on second floor. Convenient!! Friendly staff as always. This room really needs a sofa and update on furniture in living space!! The sofa is terrible. Everything else was great

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Nice condo

Nice property. The only issue I had was kitchen pans weren’t very good, and there were no cookie sheets. Otherwise, a very nice property right on the beach. Loved the view from our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Gayle C.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Run down...

Unit 203 needs serious attention. Trash in room when we entered, chunks of wall missing, mattress on sofa bed is about 2 inches thick and falls through springs when you lay on it. Jenky shower head with shotty pressure and even worse hot water supply. Weird looks like hand cut out sticker decorations in bathroom, they changed the beach chair procedure twice while we were there, the balcony screen door is really hard to open because of the disintegrating frame, the rub they describe in listing is actually filthy and matted to itself on ends, the beach and water had tons of trash washing up and hitting you in legs while in water. Because the beds both suck(bedroom one is hard and leaves you feeling bruised) we never had a good nights sleep. I have photos of everything detailed here so hit me up! Don't stay here!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindia W.

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

2022 Summer Vacation

Family friendly environment. We enjoyed the amenities. Everyone was super friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neal R.

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

Great location for a getaway

Everything was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
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8/10 Good

Destin Days

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Caribbean has no monopoly on beaches. Destin beaches are equal or better.
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10/10 Excellent

Robert D M.

nice location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place, great view, easy access
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8/10 Good

Betty H., Monroe, LA

lovely long weekend!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love Holiday Surf and Racquet; been coming here for over 20 years. Every condo has a few glitches and this is no different. Just a couple of things would improve this condo immensely. The couch is visible faded, stained in a few places and has horribly sunken cushions. Very uncomfortable. We had to sit in the upright chairs instead. The skillets are non-stick and are chipping, peeling which is unsafe to use. The kitchen utensils are somewhat lacking as well. We improvised to make eggs for breakfast. And the towels appear wonderful - big and fluffy, but when you use them they have a faint musky smell - time to replace or do some sort of treatment. These problems could be remedied fairly inexpensively. Maybe no one else has mentioned these issues and the owners aren't aware. Please know that I would return even with these issues. We do not expect perfection.

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