Gulf Views & Steps to the Beach! Great Location ~ 2 Pools/Hot Tubs, 2 Master Bedrooms, Islander 203 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Gulf Views & Steps to the Beach! Great Location ~ 2 Pools/Hot Tubs, 2 Master Bedrooms, Islander 203 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Gulf Views & Steps to the Beach! Great Location ~ 2 Pools/Hot Tubs, 2 Master Bedrooms, Islander 203 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 mi (5 km).

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Jul 23, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Me and my family truly enjoyed our stay. The property was nice and clean and well maintained. We will definitely be booking again in the near future.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Jul 8, 2024

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

Fantastic Destin Destination

This was the perfect stay. The place was just exactly as it was described. The folks were great to work with easy access to the beach would definitely stay again. Can’t say enough great things about this place!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ryanne C.

Apr 1, 2025

The Best Time!

My family and I had the best time staying in Sarah and Holly’s condo. We have stayed at The Islander many times before, and this condo in particular has been our favorite… it was nicely decorated and very clean. You’re close to the stairs and garbage chute. It’s a quick walk down to the beach or the pool. We will definitely be staying here again in the future.

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kristal M.

Jul 25, 2024

Summer Vacation

My Family and I had a wonderful time. The condo was clean, well maintained and nicely decorated. We will be booking again in the near future.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe w.

Jul 2, 2023

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

Fun all in one

We loved this place! The process to check in was smooth and easy. The condo was pretty much as described and very clean. The pools were nice and heated. We loved the close access to the beach just past the pool and over a bridge. Great location which nice and quiet but just a short 10 minute drive to many restaurants and shops. It was a perfect destination for our family.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Joli L.

Jul 2, 2023

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

Overall; great stay

Overall; great stay- we would book again. Cons were having to pick up the access bands at another location before checking in, but it was close so not too inconvenient. Would be great if you could just get these at the front desk. The unit was very clean and just as described, my only constructive observation was that the floor didn’t seem to have been thoroughly cleaned. We wore socks around the condo and the bottoms were pretty dingy after a short period of time.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

Jul 29, 2025

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

destin rental

Really nice property, just as listedgreat location, close to the beach, restaurants, shoppingCheck in was easy

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Seana R.

Jul 16, 2025

Nice getaway

Condo was clean, beds were good. I would stay here again!

8/10 Good

Richard R.

Jul 3, 2025

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

Vacation 2025

Excellent location for shopping and dinning. Fabulous gulf view. Loved that it was only a short 5 minute walk to the beach. Kitchen was a little small and outdated but was adequate. Master bathroom toilet was noisy after flushing and the bathroom sink drained slow. Overall though it was a good experience!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alayna L.

Jun 9, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Just okay

When we arrived and opened the door we were hit in the face with a strong musty mildew smell in the condo. It reminded me of an old wet basement. (My sister also travelled here and stayed on the 5th floor and her room smelled the same. So this isn't just this condo, it's the whole building.)We brought in our luggage and kicked off our shoes only to find sand sticking to our feet. I understand that we are close to the beach, but the room should not have sand on the floor when we first walk in. The kitchen and bathrooms were clean thankfully. At the end of our first day we got into our bed and found sand in the sheets. This was very off putting and worried me that our sheets were not new and clean. They smelled and looked okay but had sand in them. I'm praying it was from maybe the dryer and they weren't shake out propertly. My children were too scared to get under their sheets so they slept on top of the bed with their own blankets. The only other thing i found to be odd was that there was no pizza pan or pizza cutter in the condo. Overall, the condo was okay. The view was not great because it's only on the second level and you can't see the beach, but you can still see the ocean out far. **We did find out that anyone who booked directly with the Islander got daily beach chairs and umbrella included, but since we booked through VRBO we did not get that luxury. It costs 55 per day to rent them.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea H.

Jun 3, 2025

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

Great location!

Perfect location and great communication! Very clean.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Joe B.

Mar 24, 2025

Great value vacation right on the beach!

The service is great at the Islander; maintenance / housekeeping / administration was always available and friendly. The location is perfect, 2nd floor staring at the ocean, short walk to a private boardwalk to the beach. They're remodeling the complex so it has a fresh coat of paint and new signage, but the update is still going on as of mid-March 2025. There's plenty of parking and easy access to the town for eating / shopping / etc. The condo is clean but dated (could probably use a fresh coat of paint on the inside). You have everything you need to cook in the kitchen, fridge is a good size, but some of the racks inside are starting to rust. The beds and furniture are super comfortable, bathrooms have been updated, but not the shower heads, so there's no real water pressure when showering. Also, bring your own beach towels and consider renting chairs and an umbrella. While there were two chairs and an umbrella in the unit, one chair was broken and the umbrella is very lightweight and doesn't hold up against any ocean breeze. Overall, you cannot beat the location or value in this condo.

10/10 Excellent

Ross M.

Oct 31, 2024

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

As advertised

Fantastic location on the Destin beaches. Amenities are easy to access, the boardwalk is right there, and the views are spectacular. Condo is well pointed with kitchen utensils and cookware. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alyson P.

Jun 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family vacay

My family had a great stay at this condo.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saida B.

Jun 23, 2024

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

Great Location

Loved the location! Way too many throw/ decorative pillows on the beds and on the couch. Also found the dresser counters sticky and with hair. Overall though the location was perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Jun 15, 2024

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

Great Location and Property

We really enjoyed our most recent vacation to this property. The entire facility was well maintained and had great access to all Destin has to offer. The second-floor unit had great views of the Gulf and was easy to access using the stairs. We will definitely keep this location in mind when we plan future vacations!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne O.

Jun 9, 2024

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

Great stay

Unit was clean and updated. Beds were comfortable. Easy access to beach and pool. Very enjoyable stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

May 21, 2024

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

Amazing location, cozy space!

Our stay was amazing. The location could not be any better for a get away with my husband and our best friends. The condo is cozy and welcoming, although the beds are not comfortable. The process was easy and check in and check out was a breeze! I loved that there were luggage carts to help get bags up to the condo, that made loading and unloading quick and easy. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald M.

May 2, 2024

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

Weekend away

Short but sweet

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

Jul 10, 2023

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

Quick Trip

We planned a quick weekend stay for a fishing trip. Nice place, it was clean and as described. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B., Combine, TX

Jun 26, 2023

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

Great views

Great view of the ocean and the pool area. Easy access to the beach and close to many other things in the area.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda A.

Apr 9, 2023

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

Overall pleased, but a few minor cons

Just want to list out the pros and cons for others considering this rental. Overall, this was a nice place but just like to review so others know what to expect. Pros: on the beach, balcony view, proximity to pool, very clean unit, master bath, guest room as nice as master, quiet part of island, not too overcrowded on spring break Cons: only 8 towels for 4 people (we asked front desk for more-they said no, no beach towels included even though they are shown in vrbo pics, the pickle ball courts your condo overlooks aren’t the ones for you-they’re for a different complex (you do have some in the parking lot-gets pretty hot over there), the location is not walkable to restaurants-closest is Louisiana Lagnpipe (great restaurant, but you it’s a little over a mile away) Overall it was a great week!! Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendric S.

Apr 5, 2023

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

Perfect location

Absolutely perfect location for a family trip to experience everything Destin. The rooms were spacious and the amenities were a timely convenience. Only complaint is of cleanliness, being mindful of my cleanliness standards. Bathrooms could have used a little more attention in the showers. There was a bit of reminiscence of prior visitors that was a little off putting. Other than that it was as close to perfection as you could wish for.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Apr 1, 2023

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

Great condo in Destin

We had a great time at the Islander in Destin. Overall the unit was very clean and presentable. The kitchen was well stocked and only missing a few things. The heated pools / grounds were great and it was wonderful to only be a short walk to the beach. Highly recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James

Sep 26, 2022

Great stay

We had a wonderful time at the Islander #203. Loved the quick walk to beach. Everything was super clean and it’s location was great!!!! Plenty of supplies were provided also. Thank you and we would love to stay here again.

Gulf Views & Steps to the Beach! Great Location ~ 2 Pools/Hot Tubs, 2 Master Bedrooms, Islander 203

Photo gallery for Gulf Views & Steps to the Beach! Great Location ~ 2 Pools/Hot Tubs, 2 Master Bedrooms, Islander 203

Reviews

Entire condo

Popular amenities

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place