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Gulf Front Condo in Popular Crystal Beach

Seafront with water park, near Henderson Beach State Park

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On the beach
Smart TV
A heated pool
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122676 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Gulf Front Condo in Popular Crystal Beach

Seafront with water park, near Henderson Beach State Park
At this condo, catch some rays on the beach or spend the day at a water park. The condo has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this condo offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Destin condo provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the condo include a water park, Access to hot tub, a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Reservations

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

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

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,676 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Destin Commons - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf Front Condo in Popular Crystal Beach have a pool?

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

Is Gulf Front Condo in Popular Crystal Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Front Condo in Popular Crystal Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Front Condo in Popular Crystal Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Front Condo in Popular Crystal Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Gulf Front Condo in Popular Crystal Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 79 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Nice

This was our 2nd time to stay at Dunes of Crystal Beach Condos. Love the location and private beach. Our family of 12 had plenty of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Love location of condo. While we had issues, property manager did her best to correct the issues.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

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

Beautiful view

A beautiful view, very confortable condo. Spacious common are and master bed and bath. Under new management
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

cris f.

103 review

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 rental was great. some of the furniture and carpet is getting a little worn out. the facility and location is great
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10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Wonderful spring break!

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 had a great time at Dunes of Crystal Beach. The view was amazing from the huge balcony. We saw dolphins most days and enjoyed watching the surfers. The condo was clean, comfortable, and the kitchen very well stocked. We would definiately stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

103

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Great location, spacious, kitchen outdated (countertops not even, water damage), after calling never received car gate remote, quick response for battery replacement in smoke alarm.
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8/10 Good

Deb M.

Dunes of crystal beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: Overall our vacation rental was a great experience. When we arrived, there was pieces of glass on the floor in the dining area. Looks like a light bulb or glass had broken and had not been all swept up. The view from the balcony is wonderful. Kitchen is well equipped. King mattresses are saggy and need to be replaced. Only one dish towel and dish cloth is provided. Not enough for a month’s stay.

6/10 Okay

Shruti T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Beautiful location but issues with property itself

Pros : Very nice location, beach front, safe and secure and smaller building, not very crowded. Lay out of the condo is good with good size bedrooms and bathrooms. Cons - multiple issues with appliances not working as they should during our stay When I go to vacation, I dont want to to be calling property owners and rental agencies to fix things. Things should work as advertised/listed and it was the exact opposite what happened- not working dishwasher, DVD player, toilet making funny noises. You do not want to be washing dishes at home and on your vacation! I made calls to property rental agency atleast 3-4 times during my stay as if I was trying to get my own house fixed! I dont want to be doing that when I am renting an expensive condo. Maintenance did respond within 24 hours ; However, there was no acknowledgement of annoyance or proactive management of property owners to compensate for a frustrating stay which should have been a stress free vacation on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Dawn R.

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

Very poorly equipped and managed

We have stayed in this building many times before, always renting from individual owners. It was always wonderful. Now this management company has taken over and it's a whole different experience. We had problems beginning as we drove in to the property. The management company called to tell us the A/C was not working properly but a repairman was on the way. Ok...the repairman arrived and asked us what was wrong. We told him we had just gotten there and didn't know anything about it. He checked it out and said there was nothing wrong with it. Great. The next morning there was water all over the utility room closet where the unit is and no air blowing out of the vents. This is Easter Sunday. The repairman comes back out after 4 hours waiting on him and again says no problem. All week, sometimes it blew and sometimes it didn't. We quit calling because it was cool outside but it was very humid in the condo.The unit is very poorly equipped. There were two black wash cloths that were for makeup removal and that was it in the whole place. We asked for more three separate times. Each time they said they would bring some, we never got any. The kitchen has two small serving or mixing bowls, no decent knives and the dishes and silverware are all mismatched. There were 2 dish cloths and 2 dish rags. A family of 10 goes through a stock like that pretty quickly. We had to wash towels all week also because there are only two in each bathroom. The bed in the master bedroom is so tall, it needs step stools to get in...but there's not one! My husband and I climbed and rolled to get in and out, it's seriously too tall for comfort. No beach service came with the unit, something I missed in the description. I guess because it was so out of character for the building. We rented chairs which is an additional expense. The code for the lobby where the elevators are didn't work after the second day so it was just unlocked all week. The code for the beach gate had to be entered sometimes up to ten times before it would eventually open. The wifi code was copied wrong in the email we received and it was the day after we arrived before someone called us about it. Fortunately, we found it on the router and didn't have to depend on them. Finally the washer broke Friday night around 7 and they didn't call us back till Saturday right before we left. They were sending someone right over lol. We miss the old care and pride of place.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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6/10 Okay

Jan B.

Staying at The Dunes

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed in other units on this property. This unit had a high bed in the main bedroom that was difficult to access for 60 year old people

10/10 Excellent

Linsey N.

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

Beautiful and spacious

Unit was large and well equipped with easy beach access. Some wear noted to unit as expected for age. Loved the balcony and close proximity shops and restaurants!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Wonderful! Great view, beach and pool!

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 love this unit as it holds our family of 10 perfectly. Large refrigerator and ice maker a plus. Wonderful view of beach and the pool and hot tub are close. We have stayed here before and hope to again.

2/10 Terrible

Teri D.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Would never stay there again.

First of all, the contract wasn’t honored. When you sign something, you can’t just change it and expect people to be ok with that without even telling them. One toilet you had to add water to get it to flush properly. The beds sucked. Some of the balcony furniture was broken. There was no gate opener when we got there and when told about it, we never got one. The guy above us was rude and completely ruined family vacation. Would never stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

debbie d.

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

most horrible week we have ever had in 30 years of coming to Destin

when we first arrived, the place is very big and nice. men were there working on the a/c and said that it was warmer than they liked. someone was working on it. at this time it was 76. we moved all our stuff in as we had driven 13 hours from arkansas to stay here. the most money we have ever paid on a condo. my daughter just finished her chemo and radiation as she has breast cancer. i'm a type one diabetic on a pump and bad asthma and we had two year old babies with us. anyway another man showed up couple hours later and said it would be monday before they could see if they get the part. talked with elizabeth and she said she would send over fans to help til monday, HA HA, sent one fan. if we wanted to go purchase more at walmart, they would reimburse us. which we did as it took 5 more fans to even begin to be tolerable. temp kept rising up to 81 degrees inside. the freezer was not working properly and our $500 worth of groceries that we purchased saturday, took forever to freeze, some popsicles not until 4 days later. it was miserable at nighttime. lady never called me on monday morning, so around 9:20 i called her and she said let me check and the part can not be there for 4-5 days after a comedy of errors, id gladly explain this to comeone but i just walked in to my door at home and dont want to waste my time trying to type all this. will never use this again and we plan to get with the florida attorney general office to explain this issue. friday night late, finally after much on our end, they agreen to give us a little money back and for the fans. did not pay for the new coffee pot we bought as there was not one and the amount of issues that everyone had to keep working on just to get it tolerable. temps never got below 77 and that was with two portable window ac which we had to vent out the sliding door from the den and we could not even use that to go outside. it was just unreal. so worst experience we had ever ever ever and sacrificed much to get to come here, but NEVER again. ao much more to this story but dont want to waste my time explaining it cause no one will pay attention anyway
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Hilary M.

Family Vacation 2022

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The complex, Dunes of Crystal Beach, is FABULOUS! Location, amenities, etc. is absolutely perfect. This stretch of beach is pretty much unmatched almost anywhere in the United States! My family and I have been coming to this stretch for 20+ years.We were excited to stay at this location, two complexes down from our “original” spot, since it is large and provided the space for our now expanding families. Unit 103 is in a good location as it is close to elevator and somewhat private (not looking over pool or near beach access gate). The balcony is large and the views are to die for. The unit is definitely a bit dated, but that is not a big deal for our family. However, we were overall disappointed in the unit for the price. The bed mattresses were lumpy and old. Pillows were flat and old. Towels raggedy and dingy looking. There were NO hand towels or wash clothes upon our arrival in a unit that sleeps 12. Were were able to email the management company and have towels delivered that day, but still a hassle that shouldn’t have occurred. Upon arrival we had to purchase a coffee maker as the carafe for the one in unit was missing. There was a kurieg, but with that many people drinking coffee, kcups would have cost a fortune. The balcony sliding doors are rusted out and don’t close properly. The primary bedroom is nice, but the bed and bathtub situation are not accessible for elderly individuals. There are walk in showers which could work, but my dad was not able to stay in the primary bedroom as the bed is VERY high off the ground, so that was a bummer. Overall, we really enjoyed our vacation. The unit was clean and worked for the week, however for the price, we expected more. We are returning to this location next year, but checking out a different unit.
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8/10 Good

November 2020 Stay

Family gathering for Thanksgiving week.. Location right on the beach was great and condo had plenty of room for the 9 of us, While it was very serviceable the condo needs updating and new kitchen utensils.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Dody S.

Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: Very nice. The view, the beach, the space. My only disappointments were cleanliness and lack of stocked items.
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte W.

May 2022 Stay

This place is absolutely beautiful! Had everything we needed, everything worked and we had no complaints what so ever. Honestly it is the best places I have stayed in Destin. Will book again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
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6/10 Okay

Kathy H.

So so experience

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The unit was just ok. We’ve stayed here before; however, this experience was less than expected. Unit is tired.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
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6/10 Okay

John G.

Not as nice as some other units we have stayed in.

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: When we first walked in, we were very pleased. It is spacious and has some nice appliances. After further inspection, however, some issues surfaced. The lock on the sliding glass door was unusable (we had to purchase a mop with a long handle to keep the doors locked). The sheets were too small for the beds, which resulted in waking up as a mummy. One person got a warm shower- there were 5 of us. We called maintenance to fix the door and the hot water immediately. Maintenance did a great job. This is the third Dunes of Crystal Beach condo we have stayed in....and we love the building. But this unit was not equal to our previous stays.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

John L.

A nice place to 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: The condo was very spacious and clean. The condo accommodated our party nicely. The white sand beaches were very clean and just an overall treat to take a long stroll or just to relax. Part of the package was golf, parasailing and many more activities. Overall just a great family experience. Customer service overall was an A+ with the owners' and the condo company made everything easy and streamline. I would recommend this condo to family and friends. Great location close to restaurants and grocery. A nice outlet mall within walking distance.
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10/10 Excellent

bill r.

Great Vacation Rental

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 had a great time, condo was great, location was perfect, will rent again!
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10/10 Excellent

Misty B.

Girl's 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: Wonderful stay. Very clean and spacious condo. We look forward to returning.

4/10 Poor

Jordan S.

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

Run Down - Read the reviews..

If your wanting a decent sleep while on vacation take note.. The beds in this condo are worn out and are shaped more like a bowl than a bed. The headboard is just about ready to fall off of the bed in the guest suite. The carpets in the rooms are also in bad shape and is apparent just by looking. The unit was plenty big and offered good access to the beach. For the price I was disappointed in the overall shape of the condo. I sent a message expressing my concerns to Destin Getaways with no response. We won’t be returning, nor would I recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tricia R.

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

Great location!

We’ve been to Destin many times but this was our first time staying at this condo. The beach is beautiful and the condo was as advertised. No complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021