Gulf-front condo with stunning 11th-floor views, pools, hot tub & gyms
About this condo rental
Pelican Beach Resort 1103 Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' The soft colors of the Gulf of Mexico await both inside and out at Pelican Beach Resort 1103 in beautiful Destin. This one-bedroom, two-bathroom condo sits up on the 11th floor, providing you with commanding Gulf-front views of the waves and the white sand beach below. Enjoy all the comforts of home, including two TVs, two DVD players, a CD stereo system & complimentary WiFi. After a gorgeous day spent building sandcastles, swimming in the on-site pools, relaxing in the shared hot tub, or working out in one of two fitness centers, you'll come home to a private balcony, a fully appointed kitchen & comfortable sleeping space for up to six people. Take your pick of a king-size bed in the bedroom, a set of twin bunks in the hallway & a full-size sofabed in the living room. Pelican Beach Resort is a Gulf-front property on the sparkling shores of Destin, an ideal escape for those looking to swim, surf, sunbathe, take long walks along the beach & test their skills in a wide variety of water sports. You'll also be right in the midst of Destin's most popular attractions, with Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park practically across the road, The Track's go-karts and miniature golf course less than a mile east & the Destin Harbor Boardwalk just over two miles west. Tee off on the Seminole Course or the Choctaw Course at Indian Bayou Golf & Country Club (two miles northeast), find an assortment of eateries and grocery stores within a few minutes' drive (including Target and Winn-Dixie half a mile northwest) & enjoy the natural splendor of Henderson Beach State Park (two miles east). THINGS TO KNOW Beach service is available for rent from March 31st to August 1st. These setups may block the view of the beach from your vacation rental. Coin-operated laundry facilities on each floor Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles. Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
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Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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Reviews
3.8/5.0
Good(60 Reviews)
4.0
Ocean view was best. The property needs cleaning and clean furniture. Overall it was okay for spending few nights but may not be a good option for cozy and quality stay.
5.0
Perfect place for our family. Kids loved all the pools, access to the beach and our condo.
3.0
Needs updating real bad
4.0
The place could you a little sprucing up. It still has a VCR DVD combo. The couch also looked a little beat up. Place doesn't seem like it has gotten an update in quite a long time. I loved the rest of the place though.
3.0
The location was great, right on the beach and close to waterpark, restaurants and shops. The resort was nice. Has a cafe as well as a beach tiki bar for food and drinks by the beach. The resort chairs and umbrellas take up several rows of the beach. We purchased online prior to arrival to ensure we had one close to the water and paid double what it cost to purchase if you wait until you arrive. The condo was easy to check in. The furniture needs cleaned or replaced. It is stained and has mildew on the dining chairs and couch. The bunk beds are extremely uncomfortable. We were pretty disappointed in the overall condition.
1.0
This was the absolute worst condo I have ever stayed in! Where do I begin? To start, the place was not clean whatsoever! The furniture is beyond disgusting - black and brown spots all over the couch, so many stains that we refused to even sit on the couch. The pull out bed should not even be considered a bed. There were no pillow cases on the pillows and they were yellow and brown. We had to cover the bed with our own blankets and clothes and towels just to be able to lay on it without feeling disgusted. I killed over 10 bugs in the first couple hours that looks like ticks. Whoever stayed in the condo before us, their dirty towels were still in the bathroom!!!!! No one in my family owns/wears makeup and all the towels had makeup all over them! Also, looks like there’s mold in the bathroom and maybe outside. I saved for 2 years to be able to give my kids a nice vacation and 2 of my kids cried every time they had to use the bathroom because it was so filthy! Oh and the sinks don’t drain and the TV’s didn’t even work!! We had one channel. Don’t expect management to be any kind of help! They don’t care! I even went to the office physically and the guy at the front pretended like the manager was busy in meetings (on a Sunday) and couldn’t help me. I want a full refund and I am going to write a review on every platform, report the mold to the health department, and anything else necessary! All I wanted was a call back and to resolve this amicably but obviously they don’t want that
3.0
The location was great, right on the beach and close to waterpark, restaurants and shops. The resort was nice. Has a cafe as well as a beach tiki bar for food and drinks by the beach. The resort chairs and umbrellas take up several rows of the beach. We purchased online prior to arrival to ensure we had one close to the water and paid double what it cost to purchase if you wait until you arrive. The condo was easy to check in. The furniture needs cleaned or replaced. It is stained and has mildew on the dining chairs and couch. The bunk beds are extremely uncomfortable. We were pretty disappointed in the overall condition.
5.0
The unit was exactly as described...the view was perfect... the only issue we had was with the beach rental chairs...they took up 90% of the beach & the first 3 rows were reserved for weeks...we would have loved to have been offered the chance to rent & pay for the chairs ahead of time but we werent offered that. That is the only thing that I would have changed
1.0
This condo was the worst we have ever stayed in. I have called and spoken to the Vacasa staff to get in touch with the property manager but the property manager will not call back. I have put in multiple requests for a refund or relocation due to the listing being a night and day difference to the condo we actually got. We were offered a relocation just two days before we were supposed to leave. We would have been fine with that if it was offered day one when I called but at that point it would have been more of an inconvenience for us. I stated if we were going to be relocated that would be fine but I want a refund too. Vacasa staff gave us a $250 refund for the cleaning and booking fee but were unable to give a full refund without the property manager approval. The furniture was so disgusting we laid a sheet over the couch to sit on it, the lights didn’t work, the outlets would only allow you to plug in one thing at a time, the kitchen table chairs were so disgusting you would lose your appetite, etc. This was supposed to be our Honeymoon trip for us to relax and get away. But that’s hard to do when you’re so uncomfortable. We stayed as little time as possible in the room. I had to call everyday to attempt to get our issues corrected but unfortunately the property manager and cleaning staff never came. I will never stay here again. I plan to post a review with pictures so people see exactly what they’re getting when they stay here.
1.0
This condo was the worst we have ever stayed in. I have called and spoken to the Vacasa staff to get in touch with the property manager but the property manager will not call back. I have put in multiple requests for a refund or relocation due to the listing being a night and day difference to the condo we actually got. We were offered a relocation just two days before we were supposed to leave. We would have been fine with that if it was offered day one when I called but at that point it would have been more of an inconvenience for us. I stated if we were going to be relocated that would be fine but I want a refund too. Vacasa staff gave us a $250 refund for the cleaning and booking fee but were unable to give a full refund without the property manager approval. The furniture was so disgusting we laid a sheet over the couch to sit on it, the lights didn’t work, the outlets would only allow you to plug in one thing at a time, the kitchen table chairs were so disgusting you would lose your appetite, etc. This was supposed to be our Honeymoon trip for us to relax and get away. But that’s hard to do when you’re so uncomfortable. We stayed as little time as possible in the room. I had to call everyday to attempt to get our issues corrected but unfortunately the property manager and cleaning staff never came. I will never stay here again. I plan to post a review with pictures so people see exactly what they’re getting when they stay here.
2.0
This unit was not much to be desired. If you are looking for a place to simply have a bathroom and sleep, then this MIGHT be your type unit. There was absolutely no personal touch of any sort to this unit whatsoever. The unit was directly off the elevator and fire escape so it was extremely loud at all hours of the night. The master bedroom is right in the front door so you hear everything and the bedroom could desperately use some darkening shades as it is lite up from the hallway lights all night long. There were holes in the master bedroom walls that had not bothered to be repaired from where the door had been slammed back into the wall. No bed in the entire unit had anything other than a sheet and a thin blanket on them. No extras were to be found anywhere in the unit. (This was a complaint from a previous review months ago and the property management company stated they would reach out to the owner to make ensure these were added.) The kitchen had the bare minimum of things needed. No cleaner of any sort to wipe down anything. The cabinets were literally bear of anything other than a few plates, bowls and cups. The stove top had food burned on it and had not been cleaned in quite some time. The living room furniture looked like it was just picked up from the local thrift store. When you sat on the chase lounge end your rear end sunk lower than your feet. You could only sit there for a short amount of time before your back began to hurt. For a unit to sleep up to 6, my family of 4 had a hard time sitting together unless someone wanted to sit in one of the dining table chairs, which also needed a good cleaning and had what appeared to be black mold growing on the seat cushions. There were 2 TVs in the unit but only 1 TV remote, so we could only use 1 at a time or someone had to run back and forth with the remote anytime anyone wanted to change the channel or the volume. Unit in general just needs some major TLC. The floors of the unit were not clean when we arrived either. I understand sand on the floor as you are at the beach, but your feet should not be completely black from walking around barefoot in your vacation rental. For the amount of money and fees you pay to rent this, you would think that cracks/holes in the walls, base moulding that that is ruined due to water damage would be repaired when needed and cleaning companies would clean to a higher standard.
Pelican Beach itself was fantastic! Amazing pools & beach!
5.0
Very good place if you have children that loves to swim on the pool. The location is definately great and it was worth our stay. The room where we stayed could use a little update but overall we enjoyed staying there.
Thank you very much
Michael
3.0
Loved how close it was to the beach. The resort had good amenities with several pools.
Seemed family friendly.
4.0
Only problem we had was the lack of blankets. Fortunately we took the thin blankets from the hall twin beds. The view is amazing and although the villa could use some modern updating I would say it is an 8 out of 10. Would book again.
4.0
Loved the view and the accommodations.
4.0
New Stove, well stocked kitchen, new floor in bedroom, great view of the sunrise & sunset.
2.0
The unit wasn’t very clean, the furniture was outdated, broken down, and dirty. There was sand all in the floor, hairs and dirt under the mattresses(we had to lift it up when my daughter dropped her charger) or we may have never noticed it. There was what looked like a blood stain on one of the pillows on the couch. The units smell was over powering, we couldn’t even stay in the room long. They didn’t even paint behind the toilet in the bathroom, just left it. We tried to reach out several times after finding other reviews of the unit to see if we could switch. Lots of wasted money. It has potential, if all of these things would be addressed. It does have a beautiful view and it’s close to the elevator.
2.0
I wish I could post pictures here. I will put that on my google reviews. The stay was horrible, to say the least. There was water damage and the furniture was dingy. At one point there were workers on the balcony. They got to work at 7:00am on Saturday and did not stop until dark. It was so loud that I had to take headache meds. I'm glad I was not in the buff when the lift came up with workers on it on the balcony by 8:00 am. My husband works for the Air National Guard and the workers were louder than a plane taking off. I am immunocompromised and the floors were nasty and there was mildew in the bathroom and all over the shower curtain. I bleached that and it went back to white. It is not that hard. I digress.
3.0
Was very clean, spacious and easy to check in
3.0
The view from the balcony was great.
Enjoyed out morning coffee or evening drink from the balcony watching sunsets, sunrise.
5.0
We had a great time here. No complaints, it was so clean and had everything we needed
5.0
Being so close to the beach, comfy furniture, beautiful views!
5.0
I enjoy staying there was very clean and beach view was very nice ..
5.0
We had a great time in this property. However, we would recommend to stay updated with appliances and furniture. The furniture was pretty old and uncomfortable.
2.0
The resort has a cafe with very good food. We loved the tiki bar. The condo was is need of lots of things. All of the beds only had sheets. We searched closets and drawers for extra bedding but there wasn’t any. When we arrived the condo floor was still covered in sand. If you are looking for a less crowed beach area don’t stay here.
4.0
We loved the property. The bar and pools were amazing. We did not like the the bedroom was right next to hallway and the lights and noise from people in hallways kept us up at night.
1.0
The place was not clean to its expectation. The shower curtains were dirty as well as the shower. The sofa bed had a terrible smell. As if someone sat down with wet clothes and urine. Very bad smell. Dishes were dirty. The room could use a touch up on paint jobs. The chairs in the balcony had bird poop as well as the floor. And the balcony floor was not washed it looked black instead of maroon or red color. I was very disappointed to find all these on a pricey hotel.
4.0
The rental was nice, just as it was pictured online. Some things could use a little bit of love but overall a nice rental!
4.0
Quick trip
The rental was nice, just as it was pictured online. Some things could use a little bit of love but overall a nice rental!
5.0
Friendly resort, nice amenities, chair rental very easy, beautiful view of the gulf, clean beach and good fishing.
5.0
The view was perfect!
5.0
Great views
The view was perfect!
5.0
Beautiful View!
Friendly resort, nice amenities, chair rental very easy, beautiful view of the gulf, clean beach and good fishing.
4.0
I’ve stayed at many vacation rentals all over the US and this one was ok. Things we liked: beachfront, chairs included on the beach, great water pressure in the shower, very clean, nice area and didn’t feel unsafe at all. We were able to walk to get coffee (1 mi each way there and back)
Things could have been better:
Parking lot under construction while we were there, leaving half of it closed off, cars entering and exiting the premises had to through the exit gate. We had trash bags, paper towels, and some dishwasher soap, but not a roll of toilet tissue- after flying and traveling all day and having already gone to the store the last thing we wanted was to go back, but we had to when none was brought up after we asked for some.
4.0
Nice place to stay
I’ve stayed at many vacation rentals all over the US and this one was ok. Things we liked: beachfront, chairs included on the beach, great water pressure in the shower, very clean, nice area and didn’t feel unsafe at all. We were able to walk to get coffee (1 mi each way there and back)
Things could have been better:
Parking lot under construction while we were there, leaving half of it closed off, cars entering and exiting the premises had to through the exit gate. We had trash bags, paper towels, and some dishwasher soap, but not a roll of toilet tissue- after flying and traveling all day and having already gone to the store the last thing we wanted was to go back, but we had to when none was brought up after we asked for some.
1.0
The unit wasn’t very clean, the furniture was outdated, broken down, and dirty. There was sand all in the floor, hairs and dirt under the mattresses(we had to lift it up when my daughter dropped her charger) or we may have never noticed it. There was what looked like a blood stain on one of the pillows on the couch. The units smell was over powering, we couldn’t even stay in the room long. They didn’t even paint behind the toilet in the bathroom, just left it. We tried to reach out several times after finding other reviews of the unit to see if we could switch. Lots of wasted money. It has potential, if all of these things would be addressed. It does have a beautiful view and it’s close to the elevator.
5.0
It was a really nice condo! We enjoyed our stay very much. Everything was clean and functional in the condo and we had everything we needed. My 10 year old absolutely loved the bunk beds The only two issues we had wasn’t with the condo itself, but with the building.
First thing is that the washer and dryer on our floor was broken. We had no way to wash and dry clothes. We could have went to another floor, but there were so many people, and only one washer and dryer per floor, that it was never available. Lucky for us, I’m an over-packer and we had enough clothes to last us. I know that’s not the same for everyone.
The second thing is that the elevators were a nightmare. It’s a huge resort with so many rooms and only 4 elevators in the main lobby. There was a constant wait for elevators, especially around check-in time. There was always a line and sometimes we waited close to 15 minutes. That was an issue for us, especially with a 1 year old toddler who has no patience. Early morning and late evening weren’t so bad.
Other than that, we had a nice time. The pools were clean, the tiki bar outside was a nice touch, and I recommended renting the beach chair service. All the beach chair rentals are in the front and the back area fills up fast with people who get there early. The beach is roped off for half the day so you can’t venture into the other resort beach areas on the side of you. It was just nice, especially with children, not to have to worry about lugging beach equipment down, especially with those elevators. You can actually pre-book this service online, so that was also nice.
Overall I rated it a 5, mainly because the condo was great and the issues I had were with the resort as a whole, not the condo.
2.0
New Stove, well stocked kitchen, new floor in bedroom, great view of the sunrise & sunset.
5.0
Nice Condo
It was a really nice condo! We enjoyed our stay very much. Everything was clean and functional in the condo and we had everything we needed. My 10 year old absolutely loved the bunk beds The only two issues we had wasn’t with the condo itself, but with the building.
First thing is that the washer and dryer on our floor was broken. We had no way to wash and dry clothes. We could have went to another floor, but there were so many people, and only one washer and dryer per floor, that it was never available. Lucky for us, I’m an over-packer and we had enough clothes to last us. I know that’s not the same for everyone.
The second thing is that the elevators were a nightmare. It’s a huge resort with so many rooms and only 4 elevators in the main lobby. There was a constant wait for elevators, especially around check-in time. There was always a line and sometimes we waited close to 15 minutes. That was an issue for us, especially with a 1 year old toddler who has no patience. Early morning and late evening weren’t so bad.
Other than that, we had a nice time. The pools were clean, the tiki bar outside was a nice touch, and I recommended renting the beach chair service. All the beach chair rentals are in the front and the back area fills up fast with people who get there early. The beach is roped off for half the day so you can’t venture into the other resort beach areas on the side of you. It was just nice, especially with children, not to have to worry about lugging beach equipment down, especially with those elevators. You can actually pre-book this service online, so that was also nice.
Overall I rated it a 5, mainly because the condo was great and the issues I had were with the resort as a whole, not the condo.
5.0
Our family was looking for a quick and cost effective getaway- and had to look no further but here! Lovely balcony, simple living. Love the bunk beds in the hallway as to keep an eye on the kids. Only suggestion is water needs to be hotter, condo needs a slight face lift-but truly it’s nothing to complain about. All in working order and a great, quick getaway. 5 stars from us!
FAQs
How much does this condo cost compared to others in Destin?
The average price for a rental in Destin is £246 per night. This rental is £131 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this condo?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gulf-front condo with stunning 11th-floor views, pools, hot tub & gyms. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this condo?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Gulf-front condo with stunning 11th-floor views, pools, hot tub & gyms. Enjoy the water!
Is Gulf-front condo with stunning 11th-floor views, pools, hot tub & gyms pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this condo is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Gulf-front condo with stunning 11th-floor views, pools, hot tub & gyms?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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