Destin West Gulfside Villas Unit V410

08/26/2024

This weekend we enjoyed a Fri-Sun getaway from listening to music at the Island, crabbing on the Bayside, and enjoying the Boardwalk-there’s so much to do! Labor Day weekend still open and some Sept/Oct dates!!

This family-friendly Fort Walton Beach condo building is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Wayside Park and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone. John Beasley Park and Choctawhatchee Bay are also within 10 minutes.

05/24/2024

Summer openings:
June 9-15
June 22-26
July 10-16
July 22-25
Vrbo.com/1740079

07/22/2023

Last minute opening July 22-29. 3night min $250/nt.

04/23/2023

We love Angler’s for Sunday Brunch 10am-2pm! Give it a try next time you are here!

10/01/2022

If your in Ft. Walton, check out the cutest donut place!

07/21/2022

When the gulf is full of seaweed, you always have the bay! Best of both worlds!

06/01/2022

So Many fireworks this Summer to catch!

There's a lot of confusion about when and where the summer fireworks are, and for good reason--there's so many shows! I made this handy graphic for you to help and also check out my post with all the 2022 fireworks shows in the Destin area including holidays, special events, best viewing spots, and additional fireworks locations 👉https://thegoodlifedestin.com/where-are-the-fireworks-in-destin/

05/29/2022

Overcast Days=Lazy River Fun!

04/10/2022

Loving the new paint job at the resort!! Only two full weeks left to book in the 1BR. May 21-28 & July 24-31!

03/03/2022

One of our favorite burger joints is back open & it’s just a short walk down the beach to great food and fun!

CHEERS to OPENING DAY of the 2022 Season! 🙌 We can't WAIT to serve you another amazing year on the beach. SEA you soon and Happy March 1st! 🌊

Join us today for the best burger & fries in the great state of Florida and our fave Jamel Boast serenading on the stage at 6pm.

03/01/2022

https://www.airbnb.com/h/gulfside-bottomfloor-walkout

Entire home/apt in Fort Walton Beach, United States. Gulfside Bottom Floor Unit-Walk out from your patio through your gate straight to the pool and hot tub then on to the beach. No elevators or stairs...

01/22/2022

Check out Rock by the Sea and also some suggestions for excursions to Crab Island!

Lodging: The closest place to stay to our Venue is Destin West. It is a series of condos on both sides of HWY 98 - our main road in the area. The closest hotel is the Island Resort. Many places and rentals are very close. Okaloosa Island is only a few miles long and you can even stay in nearby Fort Walton Beach.

Okaloosa Island, Florida on Google Maps ~ This map will guide you to nearby Hotels and Condos
https://www.google.com/maps/@30.3958789,-86.5945377,17z

-Our Venue and Host Sponsor:
Rick's On The Island and Island Pizza
Address: 1318 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Okaloosa Island, FL 32548

If you want a peek at the Menu - It is TWO restaurants so check them both out. Traditional local seafood in the back and a pizza bar up front. https://ricksontheisland.com/

Airports:
The closest is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport. It's designation is VPS. It is approx 12 miles from the Venue
https://flyvps.com/ for more information.

-Transportation:
Yes, we have Uber and Lyft for getting around as well as taxis and car rentals at the airport.

-About Okaloosa Island:
It's pronounced OAK-AH-LOO-SA
Okaloosa Island is a narrow three-mile island between the cities of Fort Walton Beach and Destin, Florida.

Okaloosa Island, also recognized as Santa Rosa Island, supports sandy white beaches and a portion is a part of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. The island serves as a barrier between Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

It is pronounced Choc-taw-hat-chee :)

-Things to do in the Area:
https://www.destinfwb.com/discover/ft-walton-beach/okaloosa-island/things-to-do-in-okaloosa/

-Crab Island:
I know you have heard about it by now.
(If not... watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKG1YSvOVBs ) It's not an island. It's a sandbar between Destin and Okaloosa Island. It's fun. It's crazy. Please be safe out there!

Locals and tourists show up in droves on the weekends to stand in the shallow water and play. The only way to get there is water transportation. Rentals of all sorts are available BUT keep reading:

Our Sunday Brunch sponsor SunQuest also operates the SunVenture Crab Island Excursion and is graciously offering a discount to RBTS attendees. But we can't book that until they are ready for us! It is off-season here and their schedule is not released yet. BONUS is one of their vessels is docked directly behind Rick's on the Island. I will update this asap.