Fort Walton beach is the quieter area, vs. Destin which is further down the coast. Lots of children around and a kids water park next door at the Ramada hotel. Fort Walton doesn't have many resorts, but this is by far the best one. It's got a great pool, beach chairs for rent, and a lazy river/pool across the walkway... more

Overall, a nice place that offers enough to keep the kids busy. I made the mistake by assuming that the Gulfside Villas actually had a "Gulf view"..the view off of our balcony was the building next door, not what my wife and I had in mine when we made the reservations.. more

This was our first time staying at Destin West and I would have to say it was everything I expected. The staff was friendly, the room was very clean and exactly the way the pics looked and the view was breathtaking. We have stayed in Destin twice but I think the beach at Fort Walton is better. The lazy river... more

We just spent a week at Destin West #404, booked through Destined Management Services (also on VRBO), and we had a wonderful time. I cannot say enough good things about this place. Our condo was on the gulfside and overlooked the large pool, kids' splash park, and the beach. We were close enough to the actual beach to have really... more

My family and I stayed here for my wedding and I could not have picked a better place to stay! We stayed on the beach side and it was beautiful. Our room was perfect and guest services was very helpful. The pools were great and security was very friendly. That was our first time in Fort Walton and I will... more

My stay at the destin west resort was as perfect as could be. The view from my unit was breath taking, and obviously wonderful from any of the rooms. There were restaurants, shopping, and night life all very close and easily accessable. The beach right under my chin looked like sugar, and was some of the best sand i have... more

Our family (total of 5) + both grandmothers stayed in Osprey PH02 on the bay side unit during Thanksgiving holiday to spend some time together for the holiday. The whole process from booking, to checking in and throughout our entire stay was great. This unit is a penthouse unit with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Pleanty of room for everyone... more

We just got home from our week in Okaloosa Island and I just had to let everyone know what a wonderful place it is to visit. I also have some great things to say about Destin West. I have never visited Florida during October, and now I don't know if I can go any other time of the year. No... more

We just returned from a long weekend at the Destin West Beach and Bay Resort. We rented through VRBO and stayed on the Bay side. Our room was very nice and clean. The view of the Bay and the Lazy River was great. But, for me, it was just too loud. It is directly on 98 and the traffic noise... more