Palms Resort #1603 Jr. 2BR
- Address: 4203 Indian Bayou Trail
- Location: Destin
- Type: Condo
* Partial Gulf Views from 6th Floor Balcony!
* New on-site Bistro and Bar
* Destin's Largest Lagoon Pool with five waterfalls and whirlpool
* Kid's playground, tennis, basketball and fitness center
* Free Seasonal shuttle to Public Beach, Destin Commons, & Harborwalk Village. Henderson State Park at a small fee.
* Indoor Pickleball Court
* Walk to Bubba Gump or Joe’s Crab Shack
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
**This property does not allow parties of adults under the age of 25. No Exceptions.**
*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs November thru February. For a quote, select an arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and a departure date (must be the 1st day of a subsequent month). Contact us for alternate date requests and further assistance! All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee.
Welcome to Palms Resort #1603! This Junior 2BR/2BA condo features a full-sized master bedroom and a smaller second bedroom, both with private access to full bathrooms—one of which includes a walk-in shower. The master suite offers a king-sized bed and flat-screen TV, while the second bedroom includes a twin-over-full bunk bed, flat-screen TV, and direct bathroom access. For extra sleeping space, there's a twin sleeper sofa in the living room, bringing the total accommodation to 6 guests. The condo is beautifully furnished, with a spacious living area, flat-screen TV, and a private washer and dryer for added convenience. Start your mornings with stunning Gulf views from the expansive balcony and enjoy all the amenities The Palms of Destin has to offer—including the lagoon-style pool. Make Palms Resort #1603 your next vacation retreat!
Located on 15 beautiful acres, The Palms of Destin Resort and Conference Center offers an unbeatable, upscale experience in the heart of Destin at an affordable price. As an exclusive guest, you will enjoy Destin’s largest lagoon pool beneath swaying palms or simply enjoy our many amenities, including kids' activities, fitness center, kids' playground, tennis, and basketball courts. You'll also be within walking distance of Joe's Crab Shack, Bubba Gump Shrimp Factory, The Back Porch (a Destin classic), Ruth's Chris Steak House, Jim-N-Nick's BBQ, and Hooters.
The 11,000 square foot, 259,000-gallon zero entry pool is DESTIN’S LARGEST LAGOON POOL! You'll be blown away by the 5 dancing waterfalls, walking bridges, and spacious lounging area. There's a 21,000-gallon heated pool, children's splash area, and whirlpool spa.
The Palms of Destin Resort features a 2,265 square foot state-of-the-art fitness center including elliptical cardio treadmills, cross trainers, bikes, and summit trainers, each having a personal entertainment system.
The Palms of Destin offers full-size basketball courts and two lighted tennis courts, with complimentary equipment available from guest services in the resort lobby. The Palms of Destin also offers lessons and clinics taught by USPTA and USPTR tennis professionals.
Seasonally, the resort offers a complimentary three-minute air-conditioned beach shuttle to the beach access beside the Back Porch restaurant. Additional shuttles run to Destin Commons and Harborwalk Village, along with Henderson State Park, for a small fee. Please inquire with the front desk for information on shuttle times. The Palms is a smoke-free complex with an array of amenities. Some amenities are occasionally closed due to unforeseen circumstances.
The Bed Setup:
Master Bedroom: King Bed
Guest Bedroom: Twin over Full Bunk Bed
Living Room: Twin Sleeper Sofa
Area Attractions:
Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also, for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest! Destin Commons also has a mini train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters, and Bass Pro Shop.
Attached Bathroom
- Gym/Fitness Room
- Satellite or Cable
- Smart TV
- Television
- Community Pool
- Ocean View
- Snowbird Friendly
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom Essentials
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Ceiling Fan
- Central Air Conditioning
- Dryer
- Free Wifi
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Laptop Friendly Work Space
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Smoke Detector
- Washer
- Beach View
- Elevator
- Hot Tub
- Pool
- Balcony
- Free Parking
- Outdoor Furniture
- Patio/Deck
- Heated Pool
- Outdoor Pool
- Gulf View
- Walk to Beach
- Water View
Enjoy 10% off 4-night stays between May 25 and September 2, 2026 when you book by June 30, 2026 using code STAY4SAVE10 at checkout. This offer is a great way to turn a quick trip into a true getaway with more time for lazy mornings on the balcony, afternoons by the pool, and sunset strolls along the sugar-white sand in Destin, 30A, Panama City Beach and beyond.
*Offer is valid on new online bookings when you book by June 30, 2026 for 4-night stays from May 25, 2026 to September 2, 2026. Blackout dates apply for July 3–July 4, 2026. Cannot be combined with other offers. Exclusions and restrictions may apply to select properties.
Enjoy 15% off stays of 5 nights or more between May 25 and September 2, 2026 when you book by June 30, 2026 using code STAY5SAVE15 at checkout. With extra days to relax, you can slow down, explore favorite Emerald Coast spots, try new restaurants, and still have time left over for long beach days and evenings on the balcony with Gulf views.
Offer is valid on new online bookings when you book by June 30, 2026 for stays of 5 nights or more from May 25, 2026 to September 2, 2026. Blackout dates apply for July 3–July 4, 2026. Cannot be combined with other offers. Exclusions and restrictions may apply to select properties.
We loved our stay. Friendly staff, clean home, and a great location! You could walk to the beach if you wanted (maybe .5 mile) with some nearby restaurants as well (and one on site that we thought had good food and very friendly staff). We were happy this place also had a heated pool since it was a bit chillier than expected. All in all, great stay and would stay here again.- Reviewed On: 3/22/2026
- Check Out On: 3/22/2026
Hello Rachael, thank you for the lovely review. I’m glad the staff was friendly, the home was clean, and the location worked well — an easy walk to the beach, nearby restaurants, and a convenient on-site spot with good food. It’s great the heated pool helped on the chillier days. We’d love to host you again!
RealJoy VacationsReal Joy staff
This was the best Airbnb we have ever rented. The place was not only functional but so homey. It was clean yet still maintained that lived in feeling. We as a family felt comfortable enough to live in the space for the week we were there. While there was some breakable decor (thankfully nothing broke) it was easy to put up so my kids could not bump into them. They had stuff there for our kids. Plates, fun kid decorated room, pack and play, and plenty of extra linens. The only feedback I have is that there was not a large trash can in the kitchen. Only small trash cans in the bathrooms. This made it hard to keep trash all together and we had to use Walmart bags and make frequent trips to the trash shoot. The bunk bed in the second room is built into the wall and if anything fell behind the bed or into cracks it was virtually impossible to retrieve it. Short 5 minute walk to the beach, AMAZING pool, and the pizza was perfect. If you have kids definitely rent this unit!- Reviewed On: 3/14/2026
- Check Out On: 3/14/2026
Hello Kassidy,
Thank you for the lovely review. I’m glad the space felt homey, clean, and family-friendly and that the short walk to the beach, pool, and pizza were a hit. It’s great to hear the pack-and-play, kid room, plates, and extra linens made your stay easier.
Thanks for the feedback — we will look into adding a full-size kitchen trash can and extra liners, secure or replace any fragile decor out of reach, and inspect the built-in bunk to reduce gaps or add an access solution so small items aren’t lost.
We’d love to host your family again!
RealJoy VacationsReal Joy staff
Second trip to Destin and I most definitely will go thru RealJoy again.- Reviewed On: 10/28/2025
- Check Out On: 10/28/2025
Thank you for choosing RealJoy again! We’re happy you enjoyed Destin and look forward to welcoming you back soon.Real Joy staff
Great!!!!- Reviewed On: 10/19/2025
- Check Out On: 10/19/2025
Thanks, Javier! Glad you enjoyed your stay. We’d love to host you again.Real Joy staff
Made me feel right at home ! Very quick to respond and extremely helpful!- Reviewed On: 10/13/2025
- Check Out On: 10/13/2025
Thanks for staying with us, Sullivan! Glad you felt right at home and that our team was quick to respond and helpful. We’d love to host you again!Real Joy staff
Amazing stay! Will be back soon!- Reviewed On: 9/14/2025
- Check Out On: 9/14/2025
Hi Alexis,
Thank you for the kind review. Glad you had an amazing stay — we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Best,
Tammy
RealJoy VacationsReal Joy staff
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