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Destin West Heron 509 ~ Beach Paradise ~ Overlooking the Lazy River

Beachfront condo near Fort Walton Beaches

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Dining
On the beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10146 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Place, Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Okaloosa Island Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Fort Walton Beach

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Okaloosa Island condo, you'll find Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island and Fort Walton Beaches. Also, Okaloosa Island Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center is within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • John Beasley Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sura Korean Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪FUBAR Pizza Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Floyd's Shrimp House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Aj's Oyster Shanty - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Destin West Heron 509 ~ Beach Paradise ~ Overlooking the Lazy River

Coastal Vibe Vacations proudly presents Heron 509 at Destin West Beach & Bay Resort on Okaloosa Island. This stunning 5th floor bayside condo offers water views from every bedroom, a double-king layout with flex capacity for up to 10, and dining for 8 inside — with sweeping sightlines over Choctawhatchee Bay, the lazy river, and the pool areas, just minutes from Destin on the Emerald Coast.
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DW HERON 509 AT-A-GLANCE:
~ 3 bedroom & 2 baths
~ Sleeps 10
~ King in the Master BR
~ King in 2nd BR
~ Full-over-Twin Bunk w/twin trundle 3rd BR
~ Queen sleeper sofa
~ 1573 sq ft
~ View of the Choctawhatchee Bay, lazy river, waterfall pool and zero entry pool
~ Beach cart or wagon provided with 2 beach chairs and an umbrella in condo for your use
~ Dining area inside includes table seating for 8; outdoor dining for 4
~ Fully stocked kitchen (including blender) & washer/dryer
~ Keurig & regular coffee maker
~ Pack n Play, Hairdryers, etc
~ WiFi Internet
~ On-site Maintenance
~ No-contact express check-in

RESORT DETAILS:
~ Ocean Front & Bay Front Resort
~ 700 Foot Lazy River
~ Bayside Waterfall Pool (Heated Seasonally)
~ Private Heron Pool (Heated Seasonally)
~ Zero Entry Pool
~ 5,000 Sq Ft Gulfside Pool
~ Gulfside Villa Pool (Heated Seasonally)
~ Gulfside Kiddie Pool
~ 3 Large Hot Tubs
~ Fitness Center
~ Charcoal Grills
~ Skybridge Connecting Both Sides of the Resort
~ Covered Parking
~ Handicap Accessible Boardwalk

ABOUT COASTAL VIBE VACATIONS:

I'm David Jenn, your devoted host and owner of Coastal Vibe Vacations. Our team has 15+ years of expertise in Destin/Ft. Walton and we are dedicated to making your vacation dreams a reality.

Coastal Vibe Vacations has swiftly evolved, assembling a tight-knit team ready to provide insider advice and aid you in selecting the
perfect condo. Your desires are our focal point, free from preconceived notions.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,573 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

588379

Frequently asked questions

How close is Destin West Heron 509 ~ Beach Paradise ~ Overlooking the Lazy River to the airport?

This condo is 10.3 mi (18-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Destin West Heron 509 ~ Beach Paradise ~ Overlooking the Lazy River have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Destin West Heron 509 ~ Beach Paradise ~ Overlooking the Lazy River to the beach?

This condo is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Destin West Heron 509 ~ Beach Paradise ~ Overlooking the Lazy River offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Destin West Heron 509 ~ Beach Paradise ~ Overlooking the Lazy River?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at Destin West Heron 509 ~ Beach Paradise ~ Overlooking the Lazy River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Destin West Heron 509 ~ Beach Paradise ~ Overlooking the Lazy River?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Destin West Heron 509 ~ Beach Paradise ~ Overlooking the Lazy River have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does Destin West Heron 509 ~ Beach Paradise ~ Overlooking the Lazy River have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is Destin West Heron 509 ~ Beach Paradise ~ Overlooking the Lazy River to downtown Fort Walton Beach?

This condo is 1.2 mi away from Fort Walton Beach.

Destin West Heron 509 ~ Beach Paradise ~ Overlooking the Lazy River Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Great location!

Great location to walk to the beach. 15 minutes drive to restaurants and stores. Corner apartment was nice. We enjoyed the deck.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma V.

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

Family Vacation

Amazing place to stay with awesome amenities. Clean and just as listed. Perfect for our crowd.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amy m.

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

Great condo

Beautiful location and condo.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty L.

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

Family Vacay

We enjoyed our stay in this unit. It is very nice and comfortable. We particularly enjoyed the balcony overlooking the lazy river.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sunny G.

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

✔️

Great stay, everything was well stocked and conveniently located.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan G.

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

Great Family Vacation

Property was clean and laid back. We enjoyed the lazy river, and fishing from the dock in the marina. Walk to the beach on the sky bridge wasn’t bad. Definitely recommend renting chairs/umbrella for the beach to be set up for you each morning. Short walk to the pier on the beach. Overall great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

COREY&KAREN C.

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

Spring Getaway for me and Hubby

Very nice and comfortable condo. The master bed is a little high to get into if you are a shorter person or have any physical challenges (like my recently broken wrist), but on the plus side, has adjustable bases.We've stayed at this resort in the bay side a few times and like the water features on this side.Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

Great stay!

This unit was perfect for our stay. Very clean with comfy beds and everything you need. The kitchen was well stocked and it was great to have beach gear available. The views from the wraparound balcony were amazing and plenty of space for all to gather in the living room. Big tvs kept the teens happy for games while mom enjoyed the big closet space! Great service from the Coastal Vibe team.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie N.

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

Family

My Family absolutely loved this condo! It was beautiful and in a great location. It was convenient to get to places. It was very spacious and everyone was comfortable. We made some good family memories here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin R.

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

Great beach getaway

We had a great week in this unit. Plenty of space for mom, dad, kids and grandparents. Very well stocked unit. Just bring your clothes and your swimsuit and you’re all set! Many dining options within close proximity. Beach was a short walk across the pedestrian bridge. It was chilly at times, but the pools were great (lazy river is not heated). We would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Heron 509

Our unit is well equipped, very comfortable and has a great view.During Jan/Feb we have sun from about 7am until4 pm on the main deck, and on the back deck from 2pm until sundown.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

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

Wish I could have stayed longer!

Overall, everything was great! Condo and complex were very clean and well maintained. Worst complaint I have is that the kids can't throw a ball or any object in the pool or on the pool deck and the Destin West managers make sure of that. Let kids be kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Home Away from Home

We had 4 adults & 5 children 12,9,7,8,4 and there was plenty of space for all of us! View was great we could look out our balcony & see everything! Communication with "owners" was great! Only down side I have, we all had was that the beds were not good at all. They were all the foam type mattresses and way too soft for any of our liking. Pillows were awful as well. Couches were not comfortable at all either. However, even with that all said our overall experience was fantastic! You take the good with the bad! I highly recommend spending the July 4th holiday at the beach, the fireworks were amazing!! As for dinners go early, we didn't have to wait long at all even with 9 of us! Thank you for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bridget W.

Spring Get Away - May 2023

This was the second Destin vacation booked through Costal Vibes. I chose to rent through them because of the ease of booking, check in, check out and communicating with them. It goes so smoothly. The condo was in excellent condition and was exactly as described. It provided all the basic utensils, cookware, and dishes that we needed. The beds were super comfortable too. My favorite thing about the condo was the rocking chair on the large deck. I could sit out there with my coffee and watch the sunrise before my walk on the beach. The resort is in a great location with an easy walk to the beach using the walking bridge. We utilized the beach cart that was provided to transport our things to the beach.. we also could rent beach chairs and umbrella at the beach. The pools, Hot tubs and lazy river were also a great way to cool off and enjoy the sun. Overall, this is a great condo and location and I appreciate working with Costal Vibes.