Heron Lanai 01 - Destin West Beach & Bayside Largest Unit on Island / Private Hot Tub & Gas Grill / 4 Bed Rooms / New Kitchen

Destin West Escapes is proud to present Heron L01 at Destin West Beach & Bay Resort! 

With more than a decade of experience on Okaloosa Island and five unique offerings, DWE looks forward to being a small part of your family creating life long memories!

Heron L01 is the largest unit on the island when you combine the interior and same level balcony!  We also manage Heron 601 directly above this unit!

(2416 Square FT heated / cooled & 1400 Square FT Balcony)!

WHAT MAKES HERON L01 UNIQUE? 

* NEW 2022: Kitchen Counters and Cabinets (photos coming soon)

* NEW 2022: 4th bedroom with door (photos coming soon)

* BOAT SLIP:  26' boat slip available for additional charge directly behind the complex on our private marina!

* DIRECT VIEWS:  The bay is just feet away!

* PRIVACY: Most private corner stack in the Heron building!

* HUGE: Largest condo on the island, 2,400 square feet heated and cooled space and 1,400 square feet of outdoor Lanai all on the same level!

* FULLY UPGRADED: Granite everywhere, GE Profile, travertine, & custom cabinets!

* REDONE 2020!  New Paint and living room (lighting, furniture, reclining sectional, & prints)

* LANAI UNIT: Access to bay, pools, and private garage from the balcony via stairs!

* NEW PRIVATE HOT TUB:  Ten years newer with three times the jets and 33% larger than all original hot tubs at Destin West!

* NEW GAS GRILL: Only same level private gas grill @ Heron NEW Napoleon 8.2023!

* THREE BATHROOMS: Only 10 rentals with 3 bathrooms @ Destin West!

* THREE KING BEDS: One in each of the oversized bedrooms!

* HERON BUILDING: Closest of the two upscale complexes to beach walkover!

* LIVING ROOM: 65” 4K smart TV W/Pandora, Sound Bar, & Netflix!

* 4TH BEDROOM AREA: King Size Bed, Twin Bunk overtop, and 50” Smart TV W/Netflix! 

* PRIVATE GARAGE: Access to owner’s beach cart, 4 chairs, and 2 umbrellas! ****

* TV’S: 5 Total flat screens 1 - 65” 4K & 4 - 50" TV’s

* NO CARPET: 100% tile and/or hard surface!

* 12 IN BEDS: 4 King beds; 1 Full trundle; 1 Twin trundle; and 1 Twin Bunk

* END UNIT: We only share one wall with another unit!

* DEADBOLT LATCH: High so small children can't open the door and escape!

* FULL SIZE: Washer & Dryer in the laundry room

 WHAT MAKES L01 SPECIAL?

Heron L01 is located just high enough for an amazing view of the bay. The huge lanai is perfect for morning coffee, meals, or an evening drink while viewing the beautiful bay. What makes this lanai more unique is that you can elect to be in the covered section if you don’t want to be in the sun or in the open section using the private grill and hot tub all located on the same level unlike the other lanai or penthouse units at Destin West!

We understand our guest typically represent multiple families and provide King size beds in each bedroom (4 in all). Everyone has a flat screen TV, and the privacy of a bathroom located next to the bedroom or on suite. We also make sure we have four beach chairs, a beach cart, two umbrellas, Smart TV's, Gas grill on the balcony, private hot tub on the balcony, and a fully equipped kitchen.

The original owner had the unit completely upgraded and he used it as his full-time residence for several years. This means you as our guest get to enjoy upgrades that exceed all other units in the entire complex! Travertine, hardwood floors, 3 CM granite on all countertops, upgraded GE Profile appliances, and custom cabinets and lighting! Staying in this unit is like having a luxury beach house because of the size with the advantage of best in class amenities a short walk from the balcony!

Heron L01 is the largest lanai unit available in the Heron building. The advantage of the Lanai units is that you can walk directly from your balcony to the pools or private garage where we store our four beach chairs, two umbrellas, and a beach cart for your enjoyment. We have even set up a second den / bedroom to create two lounging areas for our guest to spread out and for the kids to separate from the adults if they or you desire!

As the owner, I am accessible before, during, and after your stay. Our management company is located on the island and can handle immediate needs or emergencies.

UNIT LOCATION:

We are within a quarter mile of eight restaurants, the convention center, a 4-mile stretch of undeveloped beach, boat/jet ski rental next door, and the brand-new entertainment complex known as Wild Willy’s. These attractions can be easily walked to from our unit! Not to mention you will be less than five miles to the Destin harbor & Downtown FWB with tons of additional restaurants (25+).

COMPLEX AMENITIES:

Destin West offers the best combination of location and amenities on Okaloosa Island or Destin. Our 700-foot lazy river is easily three times the size of the next closest in the area! As far as amenities go the jewels of the resort are located on the bay! The 700-foot lazy river is fantastic along with two expansive hot tubs, a huge zero entry pool, private heated (when necessary) pool just for Heron guest, and another large heated pool (when necessary) complete with a waterfall between the two hot tub areas! On top of this, you can go fishing right off the private pier!

The beachside is also wonderful with a gym, large swimming pool, hot tub, and of course the beach. Both sides can be accessed using the walk over preventing any need to get in a car or walk across a road. The walk from our unit takes approximately 7-10 minutes to reach the beach.

SCOOP ON DESTIN WEST BEACH AND BAY RESORT:

The gulf side was completed in 2002, the original developer finishes are simple with basic tile, no granite, and small choppy floor plans. The largest gulf-side unit is 1279 SQFT H&C (1475 total). As an owner in multiple buildings along the beach, I encourage folks to consider Waterscape if being on the beach is primary, but you are also looking for awesome pool amenities.

On the bay side of Destin West, we have the other four main buildings: Heron, Osprey, Pelican, and Sandpiper. Both Heron and Osprey are located directly on the bay, these units’ range in size from 1567 SQFT H&C (1790 total) to mine at 2416 SQFT H&C (3824 total) and were completed in 2006. Heron also is the closer of the two to the beach walkover.

The units in the Sandpiper and Pelican building offer smaller and less costly accommodations. These were completed in 2004. The standard developer finishes are slightly better than the gulf side but are not as well done as Heron or Osprey. They are also smaller @ 1270 SQFT H&C (1395 total) being the largest 3-bedroom unit.

*****SPECIAL NOTES ON GUIDLINES FOR LENGTHS OF STAYS FOR DIFFERENT TIMES OF YEAR*****

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• From the first Saturday in March to the last Saturday in October guest stays must fall between a Saturday to Saturday and be at least 3 days or longer
• Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years week have minimum stay requirements two nights before and the night of the actual holiday stays not including these three nights can not occur the Saturday to Saturday before or after the holiday
• Snow bird season requires a minimum stay of 57 nights beginning January 2 and ending the first Saturday in March 

 **NEXT DOOR & ACROSS THE STREET**

* ROCKIN TACO: Walking distance great spot to eat directly on the beach

* THE BOARDWALK: Oceanfront dining, shopping, bars, live music, playground for the kids, and volleyball courts

* WILD WILLY’S ADVENTURE ZONE: Games, go-carts, 4d theatre, put/put golf, etc.!

* RICK'S ON THE ISLAND:  Excellent gumbo with cheese grits instead of rice

* BOAT RENTALS:  Fishing, Pontoon Boats, Kayaks, & Wave Runners

* OKALOOSA COUNTY PIER: Fishing tackle and pole rental

**ACTIVITIES (Short Drive away)**

* PUBLIX GROCERY: Store (1 mile)

* DOWNTOWN FORT WALTON HISTORIC DISTRICT: (1 mile)

* INDIAN TEMPLE MOUND MUSEUM: (1 mile)

* HARBOR WALK VILLAGE: Shopping, Dining, Fishing Charter, and Boat Rentals, (6 miles)

* AIR FORCE ARMANENT MUSEUM (7 Miles)

* BIG KAHUNAS WATER PARK: Water Slides (8 miles)

**RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATIONS**

Downtown FWB: (Less than 1 mile away)

We love the vibe of downtown FWB.  It is sort of like a college bar hits a gritty arts scene.  They have about 15 restaurants that are all walkable.  KC’s Sandbar usually has live music outside in the sand during season with solid wings and a huge beer selection.  We love Taste for tapas.  The Boardroom and Cowhead have great sandwiches, too!  Alis Bistro is solid Italian with a nice happy hour.  They also have food trucks, my wife loves Parlor Doughnuts.  Maas coffee roasters has excellent coffee! 

You should check for activities and festivals, too.  The farmers market is the 2^nd and 4^th Saturday of each month from 8 AM to 1 PM.  Finally a bit past downtown in FWB is The Bavarian's Wirtshaus, this is an authentic German restaurant that our friend from Europe says is a close as it gets to the real deal.

Destin Area Restaurants:  (6 to 8 miles away)

• McGuires
• Louisiana Lagniappe
• Brotulas
• Donut Hole

**HOW DO I SEE YOUR OTHER UNITS? (Over 200 reviews 4.5+ out of 5 stars)**

Destin/Fort Walton Beach, FL:  Waterscape: VRBO #318211 / BLU:  VRBO 1683570  / Azure: VRBO #475054 / Destin West: VRBO #745692 & 2611564

****We strive to have the beach gear available, please alert us as we will replace when necessary and available at Sam’s Club. 

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Cancellation Policy: One hundred percent (100.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 60 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 60 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued.

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