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

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Perfect Place for Apres Beach Snack
Dining Room Elegance or Create a Casual Setting ~ Your call!
Plenty of Room for your Family Chef to Create Memorable Meals
Perfect Spot to Wake Up with Morning Cup of Joe and Breakfast Treats
Seating for Two at Kitchen Counter
review stars
9.8Outstanding
(30 Ratings)
"The host Sarah Wilson was very helpful with arrival. Great place, wonderful staff and the heated pool and hot tubs were fantastic Lush landscaping, beautiful place to walk in this upscale area. "
Karen S.
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9.8 / 10
Outstanding(30 Ratings)

Apartment in Destin, FL

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this apartment rental

“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!



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

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Destin, FL


Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10
Outstanding(30 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
The host Sarah Wilson was very helpful with arrival. Great place, wonderful staff and the heated pool and hot tubs were fantastic Lush landscaping, beautiful place to walk in this upscale area.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Really nice property, just as listedgreat location, close to the beach, restaurants, shoppingCheck in was easy
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Condo was clean, beds were good. I would stay here again!
6 / 10Average·Jun 2025
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.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Gulf Views & Steps to the Beach! Great Location ~ 2 Pools/Hot Tubs, 2 Master Bedrooms, Islander 203. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Gulf Views & Steps to the Beach! Great Location ~ 2 Pools/Hot Tubs, 2 Master Bedrooms, Islander 203?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.