Islander #203 ~ Dances with Dolphins

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

2 BR
2 Baths
Sleeps 6

About

“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!

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502 Gulf Shore Dr, #203 Destin, FL 32541

Sleeping Arrangements

Bdm #1 - Master Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom: King
Bdm #2 - Guest Bedroom with Bathroom King
Living Area Sleeper Sofa: Queen

Bathroom Configuration

Bath #1 - Master Ensuite Bathroom: Shower, Toilet
Bath #2 - Guest Bathroom: Combo Tub Shower, Toilet

Property Rules

Check In: After 4pm
Check Out: Before 10am
Smoking: Not Allowed

Amenities

Air Conditioning
BBQ Grill - Community
Balcony
Basketball Court
Bath Tub
Beach
Beach Front
Beach Resort
Beach Service Rentals Available (Seasonally)
Big Screen TV
Blender
Cable
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Coffee Maker
Communal Pool
Destin
Dishes Utensils
Dishwasher
Disinfected
Elevator
Enhanced Cleaning
Essentials
Family Friendly
Fishing
Fitness Room
Free Parking
Gated Community
Golf
Gulf Front
Gulf View
Hair Dryer
Heating
Hospital
Hot Tub
Internet
Internet Access
Iron and Board
Kitchen
Laundry
Laundry Facility (Onsite)
Linens
Living Room
Microwave
No Pets Allowed
No RV's
No Trailers
Ocean
Ocean Front
Ocean View
Outlet Shopping
Oven
Parking
Parking for (3) Vehicles
Pickleball Court(s)
Private Entrance
Refrigerator
Room
Satellite or Cable
Self Check-In
Shampoo
Shopping Center
Shuffle Board
Smoke Detector
Snorkeling
Snowbird Friendly
Stove
Swimming
Swimming Pool (heated)
TV
Television
Tennis
Toaster
Towels
WIFI
Water Parks
Water Sports
Water View
Waterfront
Xplorie Daily Pass - Baytowne Adventure Zone
Xplorie Daily Pass - Bluewater Bay Golf
Xplorie Daily Pass - Dolphin Cruise
Xplorie Daily Pass - Emerald Bay Golf
Xplorie Daily Pass - Urban Air Adventure Park
High-Touch Surfaces Disinfected
Linens High Temp Wash
Wifi
Fitness Center
Outdoor Pool

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Reviews

The Best Time!
5/5 stars
My family and I had the best time staying in Sarah and Holly’s condo. We have stayed at The Islander many times before, and this condo in particular has been our favorite… it was nicely decorated and very clean. You’re close to the stairs and garbage chute. It’s a quick walk down to the beach or the pool. We will definitely be staying here again in the future.
- Chad

Thank you so much for staying with us and for your kind review, Chad! We're thrilled to hear that Islander #203 ~ Dances with Dolphins provided you and your family with the best time. It's fantastic to know that you found the condo nicely decorated and very clean, and that its location close to the stairs, garbage chute, and the quick walk to the beach or pool added to your enjoyment. We always strive to provide a 5-star experience, and your feedback means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay in the future. Thanks again for choosing our rental and for being a fantastic guest! iTrip Destin

- Manager Response
Great value vacation right on the beach!
4/5 stars
The service is great at the Islander; maintenance / housekeeping / administration was always available and friendly. The location is perfect, 2nd floor staring at the ocean, short walk to a private boardwalk to the beach. They're remodeling the complex so it has a fresh coat of paint and new signage, but the update is still going on as of mid-March 2025. There's plenty of parking and easy access to the town for eating / shopping / etc. The condo is clean but dated (could probably use a fresh coat of paint on the inside). You have everything you need to cook in the kitchen, fridge is a good size, but some of the racks inside are starting to rust. The beds and furniture are super comfortable, bathrooms have been updated, but not the shower heads, so there's no real water pressure when showering. Also, bring your own beach towels and consider renting chairs and an umbrella. While there were two chairs and an umbrella in the unit, one chair was broken and the umbrella is very lightweight and doesn't hold up against any ocean breeze. Overall, you cannot beat the location or value in this condo.
- Joseph

Thank you so much for staying with us and for your kind review, Joseph! We're thrilled to hear that Islander #203 ~ Dances with Dolphins provided you with a great experience. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed the perfect location with ocean views and easy access to the beach. We're delighted that our maintenance, housekeeping, and administration teams were friendly and available during your stay. We appreciate your feedback regarding the ongoing remodeling and the condition of the condo's interior. Your comments about the kitchen and shower heads are valuable, and we will address these issues to enhance future guest experiences. We're glad you found the beds and furniture comfortable and enjoyed the updated bathrooms. We apologize for the inconvenience with the beach chairs and umbrella and these have been replaced. We always strive to provide a 5-star experience, and your feedback means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay. Thanks again for choosing our rental and for being a fantastic guest! iTrip Destin

- Manager Response
Our stay at the Islander in Destin florida
5/5 stars
We thoroughly enjoyed our extended stay at the Islander in Destin Florida. The beds were so comfortable, the balcony was awesome with a view of the gulf and the heated pool even allowed us to swim during the record snow fall and the coldest days. In addition, there were many activities to keep us busy during January and February.
- Julie

Thank you so much for staying with us and for your kind review, Julie! We're thrilled to hear that Islander #203 ~ Dances with Dolphins provided you with a wonderful extended stay. It's fantastic to know that you found the beds comfortable and enjoyed the awesome balcony view of the gulf. We're delighted that the heated pool allowed you to swim even during the record snowfall and coldest days. It's great to hear that you found plenty of activities to keep you busy during January and February. We always strive to provide a 5-star experience, and your feedback means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay. Thanks again for choosing our rental and for being a fantastic guest! iTrip Destin

- Manager Response
Perfect Location!
5/5 stars
We LOVED our stay at Islander 203. Great view of the ocean from the balcony, we were only a 10min or less drive from everything, and the communication from Sarah and Holly was amazing. The walk to the beach was short and sweet. Definitely recommend!
- Jadie Stokes

Thank you so much for staying with us and for your kind review, Jadie! We're thrilled to hear that Islander #203 ~ Dances with Dolphins provided you with a wonderful stay. It's fantastic to know that you loved the great view of the ocean from the balcony and appreciated the short and sweet walk to the beach. We're delighted that the location was convenient for you, being just a 10-minute drive from everything you needed. We're also pleased to hear that the communication from Sarah and Holly was amazing. We always strive to provide a 5-star experience, and your feedback means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay. Thanks again for choosing our rental and for being a fantastic guest! iTrip Destin

- Manager Response
Summer Vacation
5/5 stars
My Family and I had a wonderful time. The condo was clean, well maintained and nicely decorated. We will be booking again in the near future.
- Jacques

Thank you so much for staying with us and for your kind review, Jacques! We're thrilled to hear that Islander #203 ~ Dances with Dolphins provided you and your family with a wonderful time. It's fantastic to know that you found the condo to be clean, well-maintained, and nicely decorated. We always strive to provide a 5-star experience, and your feedback means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay in the near future. Thanks again for choosing our rental and for being a fantastic guest! iTrip Destin

- Manager Response
Fantastic Destin destination
5/5 stars
Perfect location. Everything was just as described. Easy beach access! Great folks to work with!
- Shannon

Thank you so much for staying with us and for your kind review, Shannon! We're thrilled to hear that Islander #203 ~ Dances with Dolphins provided you with a perfect location and everything was just as described. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed the easy beach access and found our team great to work with. We always strive to provide a 5-star experience, and your feedback means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay. Thanks again for choosing our rental and for being a fantastic guest! iTrip Destin

- Manager Response
Fall Break Getaway
5/5 stars
First time to stay at The Islander on Holiday Isle and it won't be the last. Unit 203 was perfect for 2 couples looking for some R & R. The Unit had everything you need for a quick trip and not to mention the decor was exceptional. Very comfortable and a hop, skip to the beach. The property is meticulously maintained at The Islander, the swimming pools/hot tubs were such a relaxing atmosphere. Perfectly located on Holiday Isle and plenty of parking. The Islander and Unit 203 are a must!
- Patti
Great stay
5/5 stars
We had a wonderful time at the Islander #203. Loved the quick walk to beach. Everything was super clean and it’s location was great!!!! Plenty of supplies were provided also. Thank you and we would love to stay here again.
- James
Beautiful stay
5/5 stars
This place was awesome. I wake up every morning with a direct view of the ocean and enjoyed my coffee out on the back balcony. Pickleball, the pool and the jacuzzi are literally a one minute walk- close enough that you could even run back up to the room to grab a drink inbetween sets. Parking is easy. The whole place is only a 5 minute drive to a handful of great restaurants and a 10 minute drive from the heart of Destin. But I really enjoyed being out on this little peninsula section- it felt private and secluded.
- Beau
Awesome stay in Destin!
5/5 stars
We had such an amazing stay in one of your Destin locations! The condo was so clean and the decor was perfect! Thank you for the awesome customer service during our stay and for going above and beyond to help us! We will definitely recommend you to our friends and family! Thank you Holly and Sarah!
- Antonio

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