We rented a unit here on a trip to Destin. It was a popular choice on the third party rental…read morecompany we used. There was great communication from the start all the way up till the time we left. It accommodated our party of four just fine. The unit itself was immaculate and the décor gave off big time beach vibes. The condos are located right off 98 with easy access to all the restaurants and stores nearby. It is also walking distance to their own beach access which was awesome and we used it daily. Unfortunately, the weather was a little chilly so we didn't brave the big, cool pool. We did take advantage of the smaller pool next to the beach. Overall, this was a great stay for us and I would come back again!

Do not stay here. got woken up at 7am on my vacation to extremely obnoxious construction that's…read moresounds like someone is taking a jack hammer directly to the ceiling. It's so loud I couldn't hear someone trying to talk to me in the same room as me. hours and hours of jackhammer ear raping me.

My family and I recently stayed here via an Airbnb booking. I love how close this is to a private…read morebeach entrance. There's a pavilion where live music was played several of the days that we were there. There's a Pickleball court and my two oldest kids went out and played on it several times. The unit we stayed in was decorated beautifully. It was very clean and comfortable. The only thing I would bring up is that they are doing construction, which can be a little inconvenient. Also, they promote that they have a gym and I would not classify what they have as a gym. It's a really small room with a couple machines. This location is great so I would consider staying here in the future.

The floors where dirty as well as the outside furniture we only got 2 rolls of tissue for 4 nights…read morethe only thing I loved was the view and being close to the beach the whole complex though needs an update and the gate people could have had better customer service and the way I saw how they embarrassed this black family at the pool just unbelievable .

I had stayed here two times before this last stay. I paid 360 a night for unit 812. We ended up…read morefinding out we were infested with cockroaches (German). They were all in our luggage since there aren't any luggage racks to sit them on. We had to throw all 3 suitcases away and a backpack! I went to complain and they moved me to a much better condo, modern, clean and well maintained. They never offered to reimburse me. I was hoping they would do the right thing but NO! The thing that got me was she said it was infested AGAIN on the phone with the manager! I couldn't believe it! She said they sprayed and the renters before me didn't say anything. Lucky me! It takes more than one spray to get rid of these pest, they are in the walls and a matter of time before they overtake the whole place! They micromanage everything you do! No drinking in the pool, no vaping or smoking, you have to go out to the road! If you choose to bring your own beach chair, you have to sit behind all of the rental chairs, far back from beach

I probably should be giving them a 1 star, but I don't want to take completely away from the beauty…read moreof the property. However, they had BED BUGS! Now, I will say that the decor, the space, the accommodations are excellent. I love how it feels like a home away from. With the two bedrooms two full bathrooms. They also have a full kitchen and beautiful dining area. The huge patio is an added bonus being that it has an ocean view! They have multiple pulls connected to the property (you must have a wristband to access it) . That's a plus because it makes visitors feel secure and safe. I love that it is also located directly across the street from a few attractions, a huge souvenir shop and the liquor store I reviewed. However my husband and I left with bumps everywhere! We saw them our last morning there. Please be aware of the bed bugs!!!!!

Was not impressed with a few things here. The first being the carpet in our room. If you aren't…read morewilling to have the carpets cleaned, then remodel with wood or tile floors. You have sand, humidity, age, and stains everywhere - recipe for disaster in terms of this carpet. I hated having to wear shoes inside our room due to being grossed out. While in the bedroom, i had a cockroach crawl over my foot, and I was incredibly disgusted. The facility is obviously older, but the carpet situation needs to be addressed for sanitary reasons. Other than that, great beach access, and private chairs/umbrella are provided. Helpful staff, and great balcony view. Everything else was clean.

My family has been going to these condominiums since we first started vacationing to Destin in…read more1997. Throughout the years I've stayed in almost every condo on the first floor, and 209 and 211 on the second floor. Every time it has been wonderful. Check in is at 4, which is kind of late. But if you show up early and your room has already been cleaned and inspected they will almost always allow you in. The front desk staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I've never had a bad experience with them. They always greet you with a smile and are super kind. Almost every condo has a king size bed, 2 bunk beds, and a pull out couch, so you can easily fit 6 comfortably. There is a full kitchen with cookware, 2 bathrooms, and one shower. From the living area there's a back porch that overlooks the gorgeous powder white sand and emerald coast. You're provided with 2 chairs and an umbrella. On the first day you go to the beach you can reserve your spot for the week so I would recommend getting to the beach early the first morning. There's also a pool and hot tub in the complex for when you need a break from the beach. One huge plus of staying here is that there is only 3 stories. The beach area behind Destin Beach Club is reserved for only residents so the beach is never overly crowded at this condo. Since you're right on scenic highway 98, you're close to everything there is to see and do in Destin. There's a plethora of restaurants, souvenir shops, and shops. You're also right next to the Destin harbor and all the new things it has to offer. Because of the great staff, amenities, view, and less crowded beach area, I would definitely recommend Destin beach club to anybody who is traveling down to Destin. Absolutely love this place, so many happy memories. Can't wait to be back!

If you want to LOVE where you live, this is the place to be. The office staff and maintenance are…read moresuper helpful and responsive. The apartments are new and gorgeous inside and out. The Olympus staff hosts a variety of fun events that make it easy to socialize and make new friends. The community is centrally located in Destin with instant access to Highway 98. Olympus Emerald Coast is the place to live if you want everyday to feel like a vacation!

This company has so many hidden fees in their 20 page lease. There are many addendums to justify…read moretheir added costs. One instance is their offer of a valet service. It is not an offer with an option to opt out. It is a mandatory $30 monthly fee, whether you use the service or not. If you do use the service and work beyond the time you need to move your garbage can back indoors, you will get a violation fee. Likely $50-100. They require you to use their business apps to pay rent, utilities, package service, etc. These total more than $20 per month. All in all you will pay nearly $1k per year extra on top of the high rent. The water treatment stench is horrible. Don't get a unit in the vicinity of that because YOU WILL experience the stench daily. Only upside to this place is its location. Also it is not senior or kid friendly. No accommodations for seniors as in access to upper floors or grab bars for safety in bathrooms. Tub/shower is very high to step into and is an accident waiting to happen. Keep track of your deposit, they are required by law to send an itemized statement via certified mail to inform of any claim to deduct a portion of your security deposit. They don't. Be aware of that. Also pet deposit is $500 per pet and $40 pet rent fee. Buyer beware. I am sure I will get a response from the leasing office saying I am a disgruntled former tenant. I am. They harassed us endlessly and accused us of smoking in the unit without giving us any factual evidence of the accusation. Walk around the property, there are cig butts everywhere including near the leasing office. Not a positive atmosphere IMO.

We love the Gulfgate! It has the most beautiful view of the Gulf. The units are spacious. The pool…read moreis lovely and well maintained. Also a great view of the beach from the gym. Easy parking. Gated entry. Beach chairs and umbrellas available, too.

Our first time staying here but it won't be our last. Our unit (#102) was perfect. It was clean…read moreupon arrival and was well stocked with items needed for a vacation. The staff here are so nice and helpful.

The facility and building amenities (like landscaping, grounds, pool, wash stations, grill area,…read moreetc) were perfect and well maintained. However the unit we stayed in was very run down, needed a deep clean, and did not have proper wine glasses or patio furniture for the amount of people this unit hosted. Would not rent unit 850 ever again - my parents stayed in 630 and it was GORGEOUS. So just watch what unit you're looking at...

Do not stay at this awful condo. Late in the evening on Labor Day they went around towing cars who…read moreforgot to put a tag on their windshield. And it cost $500. What type of hospitality is that. I hope everyone at the condo association has a wonderful Labor Day.

Hidden gem!! Great prices. True Beach front. Don't have to fight the traffic on 98 either!! Small…read moreproperty. Minimal perks but who needs them with this beach!!! Staff is all very friendly. Ample parking. Elevator. Several updated units. We loved 108! They have two bunks with black out drapes so our kids were in their own sanctuary. They even both had lights, storage boxes, plugs and USB chargers!!! Beach service is included here and their beach attendant is on point. Very nice gentleman and very friendly and polite. Grills are updated and handy. Short walk to beach and since it's a small complex you always have a front row seat with plenty of room and no obstructions. Walkable to the back porch, a breakfast shoppe and Ruth Chris (happy hour)!! Pool is just ok but it works.

I really did like this place and the amenities it had. It did need an update on things as well as…read morea good maintenance on the place. After arrive I could tell they sprayed for bugs and saw some later but not the rest of the stay. Everything else was great. You can reserve chairs on the beach every day your there to guarantee you a place. It was right on the beach with great views. When coming back I'll still stay in the room.

This is a great place to stay if you are coming to Destin. It is walking distance to the beach…read more They are gated and have security at the gate so that you feel safe. There is also a pool, pickleball court, the Sand Flea and Louisiana Lagniappe. The room I stayed in was clean, and there plenty of amenities too!

Great location across from the long white sandy beach . Great for walking the beach and enjoying…read morethe clear water

This was a our 1st visit to the area and will not be our last. I used a rental company and this…read morewas the resort we chose and so glad we did. The location was great, the room was amazing, the amentities were the best part. This is a great place for families as the many pools and water areas are so much fun. They have poolside activities like poolside movies. There is a small tiki bar with a small menu on site as well. They also offer umbrella/chair rentals on the beach in front of the resort. I can imagine without the construction project you have a better chance of walking to the nearby restaurants/attractions, but we opted to drive. The parking is gated as well as the pool areas.

BEWARE AVARI VACATION RENTALS: Condo uninhabitable,…read moresignificant water damage and mold, refund or relocation refused We booked unit A412 at the Waterscapes in Fort Walton Beach through Avari. Upon entering the condo I noticed a musty smell and the condo looked severely neglected- chipped paint throughout the corners and baseboards that looked like it needed to be touched up for multiple seasons, with significant water damage and mold/growth growing around the baseboards and drywall in the bathrooms. Upon brushing my teeth I noticed that the bathroom faucet was completely caked with black and green mold and we ended up using bottled water to brush our teeth. One of the showers wasn't dispersing water properly and it was actually painful to shower because of how much pressure was coming out of the shower head (water was only coming out of half of it, so it was shooting out to the point I couldn't shower my child because it was like pins and needles). Usually high water pressure is great but this was extreme and from obvious neglect. When we got into bed we noticed our sheets were stained throughout the middle of the bed. The condo was truly disgusting and I have ZERO idea how anyone thought it was OK to have guests in it at all. We had to stay there one night because our flight got in super late (we arrived at the condo around 12:30 am) and I had my 3 year old with us so we ended up switching beds to one that looked cleaner and crashing for just the night hours (until around 8:30) before hauling out of there. I was in contact with customer service from about 1-2 am, but was told I would have to wait until the on site property management before I could be relocated or refunded. When I finally got a hold of the on site property manager (after calling multiple times from 8:30 am- 10:30 am) she told me I could not be relocated or refunded. It was after 11 am before I could see her in person though there were several urgent orders put in for her to contact me. We walked through the condo together and I pointed out all the issues above and told her the condo was uninhabitable and to ask again, and I was told the same again (no refund or relocation to a different condo). Apparently if the individual owner doesn't want to refund you your money- it doesn't matter if the place has obvious mold issues and unlivable! As a side note I woke up with a sore throat and itchy/runny sinuses that resolved after leaving, so I will be reporting this condo to the local health department. I truly believe this place is a major health hazard and caution everyone to stay away from Avari- they obviously do not care about the health and safety of their customers.