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

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 689 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • 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.

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

“Dances with Dolphins”

Spend your vacation at The Islander #203 in this impressive Holiday Isle Resort with unbeatable views overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Stroll across the private footbridge to the beach to enjoy the sugar-white sand between your toes and then return for a refreshing dip in one of the two swimming pools or hot tubs. For the active vacationer, The Islander offers (2) Tennis/Pickleball Courts, Shuffleboard, a Basketball Court and Fitness Center. Centrally located to shops, restaurants, nightlife & entertainment. Professionally & locally managed by iTrip Vacations with guest assistance 24/7, please call us directly for monthly discounts or specials!

Dances with Dolphins describes the endless breathtaking views from our private balcony amidst the fresh sea breeze. Experience some well-deserved rest and relaxation in our (2) bedroom, (2) bathroom condo on the 2nd floor at The Islander Resort. The balcony offers an amazing place to watch the sunset slowly dive beyond the Gulf horizon. In the morning, cherish an a’ la carte breakfast then take a quick stroll to the beach to admire the miles of crystal clear waters and absorb a free dose of Vitamin D! If you get tired of building sandcastles, enjoy all the resort activities from beach water sports, swimming pools, tennis, pickle ball, basketball, and fitness center.

The open floor plan is inviting for entertaining throughout the kitchen, dining and living areas with beautiful windows overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. The living room features a large flat screen TV with a sleeper sofa and loveseat, where you can snuggle up with some popcorn to enjoy movies or play games. The sliding glass door off the living room offers a private balcony to sit outside & enjoy a great book while overlooking the pool, tennis courts and the Gulf of Mexico.

The dining room table offers seating for (6) with counter seating for (2). Feel free to dine alfresco on the balcony at the table for (4) or in the chaise lounge. The kitchen is well equipped with a refrigerator, stovetop, oven, microwave, dishwasher and offering a Mr. Coffee for your brewing pleasure. Community charcoal grills are located throughout the West courtyard.

The Master Bedroom is spacious with beautiful windows and views of the Gulf. The room features a king bed, 40" flat screen TV, ceiling fan, and comfy beach motif bedding. It includes an ensuite bathroom with dual vanities and walk-in shower. The Guest Bedroom has a king bed, flat screen TV, and a shared bathroom with a step-in shower/tub combo. The living room provides additional sleeping accommodations with a queen sleeper sofa.

The condo is a self check-in residence with a private entry key card. (2) parking passes are provided with your reservation.

We look forward to welcoming you to a piece of paradise along the Emerald Gulf Coast of the Florida Panhandle. If fishing is your game, Destin is known as “The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” & claims to have the largest fishing vessel fleet in the state of Florida. If you're looking for adventure, you're centrally located to restaurants & shopping, Destin offers the Harborwalk Village, Destin Commons & Silver Sands Outlets, Destin Commons & so much more.

At any time, if you have any questions, prior to booking, packing or during your stay, please do not hesitate to ask for we pride ourselves in providing you with an exceptional customer experience.

AMENITIES AND PERKS:
• Walk to Beach
• Beach Chair Rental Service (Seasonal)
• Unassigned Parking for (2) vehicles (no trailers, boats or RV’s)
• (2) Swimming Pools
• (2) Hot Tubs
• Fitness Center
• (2) Tennis / Pickleball Courts
• Basketball Court
• Community Grills and Tables
• Onsite Coin Laundry Facility
• Beach Rentals for Boogie Boards, Paddle Boards & Kayaks
• Fishing
• Convenient to Shopping, Grocery Stores & Restaurants

BEDROOM & BATHROOM CONFIGURATION:
• Master Bedroom - King Bed with Ensuite Bathroom (walk-in shower)
• Guest Bedroom - King Bed with Shared Bathroom (shared step-in shower combo)
• Living Room - Queen Sleeper Sofa with Shared Bathroom (shared step-in shower combo)

SPECIAL NOTES:
• Parking - (2-3) parking passes included with your reservation.

• Age Requirements - Please note you MUST be 25 years or older to book this property & must be staying in the condo for the duration of the reservation.

• Cleaning - Our cleaning company is following & practicing the CDC Cleaning Guidelines, VRHK (Vacation Rental Housekeeping Professionals) & VRMA (Vacation Rentals Mgmt Association).

• “Xplorie Free Fun Pass” iTrip Vacations Destin invites our guests to enjoy (1) complimentary admission per day for one of the following activities (not available for stays over 27 days):
1. Sea Blaster Dolphin Cruise
2. Baytown Adventure Zone Airborne Adventures
3. Urban Air Adventure Park
4. Emerald Bay Golf
5. Bluewater Bay Golf
We help make the most of your vacation by providing Free Admission to some of the area's top attractions each and every day! Create exciting memories, have more fun, and truly experience your destination!

Property manager

Itrip Vacation Rentals

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 957 square feet

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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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Destin Harbor - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • HarborWalk Village - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Margaritaville Restaurant Destin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Donut Hole Bakery Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dewey Destin Harbor Side - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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.

What time is check-in at Gulf Views & Steps to the Beach! Great Location ~ 2 Pools/Hot Tubs, 2 Master Bedrooms, Islander 203?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Views & Steps to the Beach! Great Location ~ 2 Pools/Hot Tubs, 2 Master Bedrooms, Islander 203?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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).

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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10/10

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.

8/10

My family had a great stay at this condo.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

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
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10/10

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

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

Short but sweet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

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

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

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

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
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8/10

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

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

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
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10/10

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.
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10/10

This place was awesome. I wake up every morning with a direct view of the ocean and enjoyed my coffee out on the back balcony. Pickleball, the pool and the jacuzzi are literally a one minute walk- close enough that you could even run back up to the room to grab a drink inbetween sets. Parking is easy. The whole place is only a 5 minute drive to a handful of great restaurants and a 10 minute drive from the heart of Destin. But I really enjoyed being out on this little peninsula section- it felt private and secluded.

10/10

We had such a wonderful time. The condo had everything we needed. The only thing I would do differently is bring our own chairs for the beach. If you rent them it’s $46 the first day then $41 after that. We definitely will be back to the Islander🏖
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10

We had such an amazing stay in one of your Destin locations! The condo was so clean and the decor was perfect! Thank you for the awesome customer service during our stay and for going above and beyond to help us! We will definitely recommend you to our friends and family! Thank you Holly and Sarah!