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Modern Serenity @ Destin Towers | Gulf Front Penthouse | Free Fun Pass | Pool & Hot Tub

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TV
Pool
4 bedrooms, internet
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Modern Serenity @ Destin Towers | Gulf Front Penthouse | Free Fun Pass | Pool & Hot Tub

🐬 Welcome to Modern Serenity @ Destin Towers! Enjoy this one-of-a-kind top-floor penthouse, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Gulf Coast's crystal-clear waters from every balcony! 🐬

⭐ Experience the ultimate beachfront living with exclusive private beach access and a stunning gulf-front pool! ⭐

Please click the ❤️ in the upper right-hand corner so you can easily refer back.

FLOORPLAN
⭐ Modern Serenity is a 4-bedroom, 4-bath penthouse located directly on the beach. With 2,700 sq. feet of space, it features an open layout perfect for family and friends, complete with beach accents, flat-screen TVs throughout, a full-size washer/dryer, and high ceilings. The fully equipped kitchen is ideal for cooking together—or not! Three large balconies offer stunning panoramic Gulf views, and the beach is just a short walk past the pool and hot tub.

This penthouse comfortably sleeps 13 in four spacious bedrooms. Three of the bedrooms have king-size beds, each offering breathtaking views. The master suite is beachfront with a private balcony, a 50” Smart TV, seating for two, and a desk for work. The second king bedroom has a private balcony with bay and city views and a 48” Smart TV. The third king bedroom features Gulf views, a 46” Smart TV, and a separate workspace/vanity.

The fourth bedroom is perfect for kids, with bunk beds sleeping up to 7, a 40” Smart TV, and a separate bath. Wake up to the sound of the Gulf and enjoy the sunlit water views from every window. Modern Serenity is in the heart of Destin, close to restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, offering the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure.

RESORT
⭐ Destin Towers is a gated, low-density condo resort with its own Gulf-front beach. With only 45 units, the resort is uncrowded, and the private beach is much less congested than larger hotels, giving you prime beach access! Modern Serenity is in the heart of Destin, close to restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, offering the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure!

AMENITIES
⭐ Gated Access to Private Parking, Building, and Beach
⭐ Gulf-Front Pool and Hot Tub
⭐ Reserved Covered Parking for One Vehicle
⭐ Extra Visitor Parking
⭐ High-Speed Elevators
⭐ Community Outdoor Grilling Area
⭐ Tennis Court
⭐ Meeting Room
⭐ High-Speed Wi-Fi

*Saturday-Saturday stays are required during Peak Season.

FUN PASS
⭐To top it off, as our valued guest, this rental includes “ONE FREE PASS, PER ACTIVITY, PER DAY” to the following:
**Forever Memories Fun Pass** - Explorer Package

November – February Amenities:
• A Round of Golf at select courses
• Fishing Adventures
• Adventure Zone at Baytowne Wharf
• Urban Air Adventure Park

March – October Amenities:
• A Round of Golf at select courses
• Fishing Adventures
• Adventure Zone at Baytowne Wharf
• Urban Air Adventure Park
• Snorkeling (seasonal)
• Sea Blaster Dolphin Cruise
• Big Kahuna Water Park (seasonal)

This is our way to say Thank You for staying with us at Forever Vacation Rentals!
**All activities are subject to change by season, weather, and availability**
**Monthly rentals are specifically excluded from participation in the Fun Pass Program**

GUEST ACCESS
⭐You will have access to the entire property (excluding the Owner's Closets). You will check in using an electronic keypad lock located on the entry door. The access code and additional restrictions will be sent before arrival. It is very important that we get a good email address from you after booking.

Other Things to Note:

STARTER KIT
⭐ Our property has a "Starter Kit" to get you through your first 24-48 hours. This includes two kitchen trash can liners, two dishwashing packets, mini shampoo, conditioner, lotion, one roll of toilet paper per bathroom, and one roll of paper towels. We supply bath towels, washcloths, and hand towels. We do not provide beach towels, laundry detergent, seasonings/spices, zip locks, or liquid dishwashing detergent. You can pick up your favorite items at the nearby Walmart, Target, Publix, or Winn-Dixie.

Wi-Fi
⭐ Our property offers free Wi-Fi, and the details can be found in the property binder located in the kitchen/living room area or in the digital property guidebook. While we strive to provide a reliable connection, please note that Wi-Fi signal strength may vary, especially during peak season due to high demand in the area. If you require high-speed internet, we recommend bringing a personal hotspot device. Please remember to bring your streaming service passwords and log out when you leave.

PARKING
⭐ Your stay includes one assigned parking spot in the parking garage. Additional vehicles may park in the open overflow lot on a first-come, first-served basis.

BEACH SERVICE / BEACH GEAR
⭐ Complimentary beach service is not included with your stay. However, beach chair and umbrella rentals are available through the beach attendant. You'll often find beach chairs, toys, and umbrellas at the condo for your use as part of a leave-one, take-one setup, so we can't guarantee what will be available upon your arrival. However, guests are welcome to enjoy whatever is there! Please note: canopies and tents are not allowed on the resorts private beach.

POOL/HOT TUB
⭐ There is a pool and hot tub behind the resort complex available for guest to use to enjoy some Gulf-front swimming! Please review and adhere to the Safety Precautions sign next to the amenity. Use the amenity at your own risk.

SECURITY
⭐ In an effort to protect the security of our Homeowners and Guests, there is a Surveillance Doorbell Camera by the Front Door. The resort does have cameras on the premise as well. If you touch or tamper with the cameras or cause any issues, you will be asked to leave the property immediately without a refund and will be held responsible for any damages.

PETS
⭐ Absolutely NO PETS. Due to the health and severe allergies of the host, we cannot accept animals of any kind in this unit. If you bring a pet of any kind, you will be charged an additional $500 per pet and be asked to leave.

BOOKING
⭐You must be 25+ to book. The person booking and paying for the reservation must be a group member staying at the property. Read, review, and sign OUR rental agreement within 48 hours of booking and before check-in. No events or parties are allowed.

CHECK-IN/CHECK OUT
⭐Check-in any time after 4 pm CST. Check-out is any time before 10 am CST.

EARLY ARRIVALS
⭐We would love to accommodate early arrivals. However, it is nearly impossible during the busy season due to increased traffic delays and a limited workforce. Therefore, if you have an early flight, please plan to book an extra day so that you may check in before 4 pm. If that isn't an option, one of our favorite public beaches is Pompano Joe's in Miramar Beach. It offers large bathrooms, plenty of parking, and a beachside restaurant. Our PCB properties have many options for public beach access, but our favorite would be Public Beach Access 54-57, right in front of Pier Park! Since we are always on a tight schedule, we ask that all guests depart promptly at 10 am CST.

KITCHEN
⭐Fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, cookware, bakeware, glasses, mugs, plates, flatware, cooking utensils, coffee maker, and fire extinguisher located under the sink.

SMOKING
⭐NO SMOKING on the premises. You will be charged a minimum of $1000 fee for smoking inside the property.

REFUNDS
⭐Absolutely NO refunds or discounts due to weather, natural disasters, or any other situations beyond our control.

Lastly, HAVE FUN at the beach, but please beware of rip currents, and understand the beach flags!

Property manager

Forever Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • 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

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

312879

About the neighborhood

Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Destin Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • HarborWalk Village - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Back Porch - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Merlin's Pizza (Destin) - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Pancakery - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Serenity @ Destin Towers | Gulf Front Penthouse | Free Fun Pass | Pool & Hot Tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Serenity @ Destin Towers | Gulf Front Penthouse | Free Fun Pass | Pool & Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Serenity @ Destin Towers | Gulf Front Penthouse | Free Fun Pass | Pool & Hot Tub?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern Serenity @ Destin Towers | Gulf Front Penthouse | Free Fun Pass | Pool & Hot Tub located?

Nestled on the beach, this Destin condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Beaches. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Modern Serenity @ Destin Towers | Gulf Front Penthouse | Free Fun Pass | Pool & Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Clean, bright and beautiful inside and out. A few wonky things, like a broken towel bar and jiggly toilet paper holders but these are very nit-picky things didn’t change anything but that we only noticed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The view is amazing! Close to everything, very clean, and plenty of room for everyone to be together or have quiet time alone. The balconies are the perfect place to enjoy quiet conversation or be one with the dolphins in the ocean! Thank you for sharing your little piece of heaven with my family!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Loved the large kitchen and the living area with plenty of seating. But best of all was the wall to wall windows with the spectacular ocean view.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Wonderful view. Plenty of space and great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Great place to stay! Loved being right on beach! Yet close to stores, great food places..highly recommend Mary’s Kitchen!! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

Excellent space. Well laid out for family separation. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10

very nice accommodations for our group of 9.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Clean. Spacious. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Great location close to everything, very nice accommodations. Looks just like pictures show. Child-proof locks on doors. Very comfortable beds in all rooms!! Fantastic stretch of clean sand and ocean!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10

While the weather in Destin didn’t fully cooperate, we had a great stay at Modern Serenity. The place was very nice sized, great for 2 families. The beach was private. Beach Chair rental is a bit pricey
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

So easy!!! Perfect experience
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10

Thank you for the wonderful stay earlier this month. The size and location was perfect and overall everything was great. We really enjoyed the spacious balconies, views and open living area. The down side for us was accommodations in the condo were extremely basic... We all travel often and are used to places having certain items standard such as at least one blow dryer available, at least one box of tissues/Kleenex, enough coffee for the first morning and basic spices in the kitchen like salt/pepper.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Excellent property, great vacation. Great Views and easy access to the beach. Great central location close to plenty of things to do. We had 3 family's of 4 people each for a full week and there was more than enough room for everyone. The kitchen is top shelf, well equipped, and the grilling area was very nice as well. Simple, easy, and active during the day, quiet at night. This place was more than we could have asked for. Would highly recommend. And, special thanks to Shannon and Jilenna at Forever Vacation Rentals, they were very helpful, communicated everything very well, and made the whole process very easy, they were great to deal with.

10/10

We had 11 people staying in this location, 8 adults and 3 children. The layout was set up perfectly for us to all have our own space, bathrooms, etc. The balconies were very spacious and you simply cannot beat that view! It was fairly clean aside from sandy floors, which I realize is a never ending battle. I would have liked to have seen at least some basic spices stocked. No salt & pepper even?! The dryer went out during our stay but the maintenance man was there promptly to evaluate and had it fixed in a timely manner. Great communication from him. Overall our stay was very enjoyable and we are already looking at dates to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10

We enjoyed our stay in Destin. The unit has a general "well used" feel about it and needs some TLC both in maintenance issues and upgrades to furniture / fixtures. Propery Manager was very responsive to most of the requests; some, like the mattress with a huge hole in it had to be referred to the owner. Check out was a bit rude, cleaning crew showed up 45 minutes early, walking in without knocking; then maintenance was at door changing the lock key code right at 10 a.m. without even checking to see if we were still in the room. Location on the beach is excellent; needs some shade at the pool; pool service at beach is excellent even if a bit expensive. One parking spot for a 4 bedroom unit sleeping 12 is seemingly a bit weak but we made it work. Elevators are prompt but not well cleaned.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This is a great condo and can fit and feed lots of people. The kitchen is extremely stocked with everything you need which is quite unusual. In the past, I have had to buy kitchen supplies, cups, flatware, etc. but not this place. There is enough kitchen utensils, plates, etc. to feed an army. The living area is big enough and the bedrooms are away from each other which gives you privacy and quietness when you need it. One bedroom sleeps up to 8 people! More condos should have a bunk room like this place. A great room for all the kids. The other three bedrooms have king size beds with big screen TVs, however, the TVs were rarely used. The master room is huge with a private balcony. This unit is one of two on the 16th floor, so there is even more privacy. If you choose Destin, you cannot go wrong with this condo. I will definitely try to rent it again.

8/10

The property around and the building itself was not so well kept. When we arrived on Saturday a glass door exiting to the pool/beach walkway had been cracked and broken in several pieces. A hand written note attached for caution. Very dangerous especially with small children who push on the glass to help open the door. Giving grace I assumed it was the weekend and by Monday it would have been repaired. It was not throughout the week or our entire stay. The Penthouse was lovely and served our family well. The bathrooms were not the cleanest upon arrival. One appeared not to have been cleaned at all. The views of the Gulf from the balconies were spectacular from sunrise to star gazing at night. The balcony furniture was also fantastic and we enjoyed the rocking chairs as a bonus! Distance to the beach was great especially with small children. We had decent weather and a wonderful week making memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

This condo is huge and unbelievably clean! Loved "keying in" on the numbered push pad! No keys to keep track of. My husband and I played "Marco, Polo" in order to find each other as we got there first and the place is big enough to get "lost" in. Our daughters and their families, which included 3 grandchildren had room to spare. The covered parking space was wonderful and there was ample parking for other family members who arrived separately. Luggage carts were available to help unload the baggage and groceries. Maintenance came quickly on a Sunday when one of bathroom sinks needed attention. We rarely rode up in the 2 elevators with other guests. We liked the fact that the building is small for a beach condo. The living room balcony was separate from the Master Bedroom balcony. Both huge balconies had very nice outdoor furniture. Pool chairs were available when we needed them. We were able to rent a couple beach chairs with an umbrella for the week. There was a beachfront restaurant about a mile north of the condo that welcomes patrons in bathing suits. Perfect place for a Bloody Mary later in the morning when the "old folks" took a leisurely beach walk! Food there was fantastic. Our favorite family activity was renting a pontoon boat, with a "lily" pad and visiting crab island, which isn't an island at all! If you go there, we found more sea life (large hermit crabs) by the sand dune to the west of crab island. Loved this family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Destin’s crystal clear emerald water is amazing especially being viewed from the 16th floor penthouse, Modern Serenity in Destin Towers. Couldn’t have gotten much better than this rental. Updated decor, clean & spacious unit with VERY comfortable beds, lots of seating, highly functional, large, well stocked kitchen, impressive master bedroom & bath that just cannot be compared to others, and, oh, did I already mention the amazing views of the gulf from the fabulous balconies?!!! Older, somewhat smallish building with a gated under cover parking spot. Nice clean, heated pool & hot tub area, friendly beach rental guys, kayak rentals & a Tiki Hut bar & grill just a short walk down the beach. We had one small glitch where we set off the alarm after a thunderstorm & maintenance was right on it minutes after we called. All in all, a truly wonderful vacation to remember.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10

The room was as expected and security was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10

If you are looking to stay on the beach for a family or multi family vacation; try Modern Serenity. Direct access to the beach with plenty of beautiful white sand; with its own pool as well. Multiple balconies provide gorgeous views from morning to evening. Close to a large variety of attractions and great restaurants; very walkable or an easy drive. This unit has plenty of space for multiple families as well as a perfect kid's room with great bunks. There is enough living space to spread out to watch TV or play games or sit on the balcony and enjoy the views. The kitchen is large; with modern appliances and plenty of work space. There is plenty of seating facing into the kitchen; providing a great conversation space while cooking. There is also a full laundry room right off the kitchen for any laundry needs. Highly recommend this for anyone who wants to enjoy Destin and its beautiful beaches.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

It was easy to rent everything was very accessible
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10

Very Good Condo, Very Close to the Beach. very Good View from the 16th Floor Balcony to the Beach. Good Tenements. Not Crowded. Overall Good Condo. Enjoyed.

10/10

Entire experience was outstanding. We had 6 adults and four children and everyone had their own space. Convenient location and well laid out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021