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🌴 Updated Beach Retreat 🌴New Floors&Vanities, 3 Pools, Tennis, WiFi + Tiki Bar

Sun-soaked days await at this beachfront resort where guests relax poolside with Gulf views or venture to nearby water parks and arcades

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Travelers find their perfect beach getaway at Pelican Beach Resort with private balconies overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy three outdoor pools, a tiki bar with refreshing drinks, an on-site arcade, and nearby restaurants and shopping.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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About the neighborhood

Map
FL, Destin

What's nearby

  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Destin Harbor - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Track Family Recreation Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Morgan Sports Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Destin Beaches - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬1 min walk

About this property

🌴 Updated Beach Retreat 🌴New Floors&Vanities, 3 Pools, Tennis, WiFi + Tiki Bar

Resort near Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
Near Destin Beaches, 🌴 Updated Beach Retreat 🌴New Floors&Vanities, 3 Pools, Tennis, WiFi + Tiki Bar provides a water park, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. With amenities like a beachfront location and sun loungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up the sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Tennis courts, an electric car charging station, and 2 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Barbecue grills, outdoor furniture, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at 🌴 Updated Beach Retreat 🌴New Floors&Vanities, 3 Pools, Tennis, WiFi + Tiki Bar boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and shower/tub combinations
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, outdoor lighting, and fenced pool

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Communal pool
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Tennis
  • Water park

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Fenced private pool
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If the sofá bed is used take out the sheet, leave the protector on . And lay the sheet on top of the sofá that way the cleaning lady knows to wash them.
Please set the Thermostat to 70 in winter And set it to 74 in Summer
Please leave the tv controls by each of the TV’s
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Frequently asked questions

Does 🌴 Updated Beach Retreat 🌴New Floors&Vanities, 3 Pools, Tennis, WiFi + Tiki Bar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 🌴 Updated Beach Retreat 🌴New Floors&Vanities, 3 Pools, Tennis, WiFi + Tiki Bar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🌴 Updated Beach Retreat 🌴New Floors&Vanities, 3 Pools, Tennis, WiFi + Tiki Bar?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🌴 Updated Beach Retreat 🌴New Floors&Vanities, 3 Pools, Tennis, WiFi + Tiki Bar?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🌴 Updated Beach Retreat 🌴New Floors&Vanities, 3 Pools, Tennis, WiFi + Tiki Bar located?

Nestled on the beach, this Destin resort is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Destin Beaches. Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Harbor are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

🌴 Updated Beach Retreat 🌴New Floors&Vanities, 3 Pools, Tennis, WiFi + Tiki Bar Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, can’t beat the location and view. We had a great time and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spent most of the vacation on the beach! The room was great also.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minnie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time. The condo was adorable and very clean:)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

BLANCA H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LOVED THE PLACE AND lOCATION. GREAT EXPERIENCE AND EXCELLENT COMUNICATION WITH OWNER
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was beautiful, just as shown on VRBO. The view from the balcony was stunning, and the private beach experience, just wow! Will be turning this into a yearly family trip.Louisiana Family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation Place

We absolutely loved staying here for our spring break vacation. The place was clean, had everything we needed for a nice relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place….beat view. We had a great time and we will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Very nice property from the room to the entire resort. Our host was wonderful and very responsive to anything we needed. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

Room was clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this very nice condo. The pictures on VRBO depict the condo precisely. The 4th floor location was perfect. The kitchen has everything you need should you decide to cook in.The hosts were quick to respond to any questions I had. We would highly recommend this lovely unit!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Destin Beach Getaway

Great place, right on the beach, made it easy to both relax and enjoy our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and facilities..

Happy to have found this condo and have a personal relationship with owner!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our trip to Destin! The unit was nice and clean. The owners were very nice and super easy to deal with. They always checked in to see if we needed anything. Highly recommend them if you are looking for a place to stay in Destin!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Great location close to everything. Condo was clean and right on the beach. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous view of The Gulf!! Unbeatably easy beach access for my handicapped mother who can’t walk that far. Unit is low enough in the high-rise to take the stairs if desired. Love the owner-painted artwork throughout the unit; everything is fresh and clean!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place for family

Great location and beautiful condo.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giuliano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was amazing, great apartment, extremely well located, and the hosts were very accessible and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Destin - beautiful beach and two big pools

Well maintained and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

walter b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

The Ocean View from balcony and the room was as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay

Had a great stay. Location was great and the condo was comfortable, quiet, and clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleased...deserves 5 stars...well equipped with all the necessary amenities to accommodate various home away from home ideas...host, Andres & Espi Lacassie, stotally engaged from start to finish...highly recommend for others bc of 4th floor near elevators, perfect view of beach, pool & hottub...Dr Bill Saunders Colonel USAF Retired
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The condo is beautiful, the view is amazing! Nothing like waking up to look out on the Gulf and watch dolphins swimming about! We had a wonderful time! Can't wait to be able to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great condo

Condo was very nicely decorated and convenient to elevator and laundry.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Vacation

Condo was very nice and comfortable. Excellant view.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025