Description

Top Reasons to Book at Palms of Destin!

* 12th Floor Condo with Pool and Gulf Views

* Onsite Bistro and Bar

* Destin's Largest Lagoon Pool with five waterfalls, whirlpool, and fitness center

* Kid's playground, tennis and basketball courts!

* Indoor Pickleball Court

* Free Seasonal shuttle to Public Beach-beach wagon in unit, Destin Commons, and Harborwalk Village. Henderson State Park at a small fee.

* Walk to Bubba Gump or Joe's Crab Shack

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

You'll never want to leave the Palms of Destin! Stay here for a true 'resort' experience.

Escape to the enchanting Palms Resort #21204 for your next vacation retreat. This meticulously renovated condo offers a delightful Junior 2BR/2BA layout sleeping up to 6 guests, boasting captivating partial gulf views. Discover a master suite featuring a plush king bed, flat screen tv and ensuite bathroom, while a cozy guest room awaits with a charming full over full bunk bed and its own convenient bathroom. Relax in the inviting living room, which includes a sleeper sofa. Step out onto the balcony and indulge in breathtaking sunset vistas, a perfect way to unwind after a blissful day at the beach. Impeccably appointed with new furnishings, refreshed decor, and new paint, this condo exudes comfort and a beachy vibe. Enjoy modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV in the living area, sleek granite countertops in the kitchen, and the convenience of your own washer and dryer. Experience coastal luxury and reserve your stay at Palms Resort #21204 today. Your dream getaway awaits.

*This property is NOT AVAILABLE for rent to those 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.

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 kid's 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 gallons 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 Set-Up:
Master Bedroom: King Bed
Guest Bedroom: Full over Full Bunkbed
Living Room: 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.

Availability Calendar

Clear Dates

Bedding

Living Room

Sleeps: 2

1 Sleeper Sofa

Guest Bedroom

Sleeps: 4

1 Full Over Full Bunk

Master Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 King

Amenities 36

Community Facilities

Gym/Fitness Room

Entertainment

Satellite or Cable
Smart TV
Television

Facility Amenities

Community Pool

Featured Amenities

Ocean View
Snowbird Friendly

Inside Amenities

Air Conditioning
Bathroom Essentials
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

Must Haves

Elevator
Hot Tub
Pool

Outside Amenities

Balcony
Free Parking
Outdoor Furniture
Patio/Deck
Private Entrance

Pool and Spa

Heated Pool
Outdoor Pool

View and Location

City View
Gulf View
Walk to Beach
Water View

Mini Snowbirds

☀️ Mini Snowbirds, This One’s for You! 🏖️ Dreaming of a longer beach escape without committing to the entire season? Book a 14–27-night stay and enjoy 20% off your getaway with promo code MiniBirdy.

Book between August 21 and December 23, 2026, for stays from October 26, 2026, through February 28, 2027. Blackout dates, home exclusions, and other restrictions may apply.

*Offer is valid on new online bookings made by December 23, 2026, for 14–27-night stays from October 26, 2026, through February 28, 2027. Blackout dates apply November 24–28, 2026, and December 24, 2026–January 30, 2027. Cannot be combined with other offers. Exclusions and restrictions may apply to select properties.

Location

Reviews 5 (39)

Incredible stay!
- Reviewed On: 9/26/2026

Hello Dustin, Thank you for your 5-star review of Palms Resort #21204 Jr. 2BR. We’re glad you had an incredible stay and would love to host you again! Kindly, RealJoy Destin
Real Joy staff

It was very nice
- Reviewed On: 9/14/2026

Hello Tonya, Thank you for your 5-star review of Palms Resort #21204 Jr. 2BR. I’m glad your stay was very nice. We look forward to hosting you again—please reach out when you’re ready to book. Kindly, RealJoy Destin
Real Joy staff

The view from the balcony is beautiful. To the left is the clear blue gulf water and to the right is the view of the bay.
- Reviewed On: 9/7/2026

Thank you for the 5-star review! We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful balcony views of both the Gulf and the bay. We hope to welcome you back. RealJoy Destin
Real Joy staff

The room was clean and what was expected when arriving. Perfect distance to all local beaches and activities.Pool was clean and huge with lots of room to swim or relax. Plenty of chairs. We really enjoyed Destin.
- Reviewed On: 7/6/2026

Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad the room was clean and met your expectations. It’s great the location and the large pool added to your time in Destin. We hope to host you again at Palms Resort #21204 Jr. 2BR. RealJoy Destin
Real Joy staff

- Reviewed On: 5/30/2026

Overall great stay. Great views of the city. Definitely would book again.
- Reviewed On: 10/13/2025

Overall the place was beautiful and views were. We enjoyed all the pools. I will say the big pool was extremely cold. Hopefully that problem is fixed on our next visit. Definitely would stay here again. Location is very convenient also.
- Reviewed On: 10/6/2025

Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the views, pools, and location. We appreciate your feedback on the big pool and look forward to welcoming you back!
Real Joy staff

Super easy and very clean
- Reviewed On: 8/27/2025

Great place
- Reviewed On: 7/2/2025

Our stay was nice! Would stay again!
- Reviewed On: 6/28/2025

The condo was exactly as described. Clean, tidy and comfortable. Added bonus there was a beach chair available! Would stay here again
- Reviewed On: 5/27/2025

Annette, thank you for your review! We’re pleased to hear that the condo met your expectations and that you found it clean, tidy, and comfortable. We're glad you appreciated the beach chair as well! Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Real Joy staff

We were very pleased with this VRBO for several reasons. First, the condo was beautiful, in great condition, had several amenities, and a great view. The pool, warm pool, and hot tub were perfect and greatly enjoyable. Secondly, the location was great as it was close to so many restaurants, a grocery store less than 2 mins away, and within range of several top beaches (for swimming and shell hunting!). Third, the checkin process and communication with the host was very easy and helpful. Our family had a fantastic stay and would definitely return to this property!
- Reviewed On: 5/20/2025

Justin, thank you for your fantastic review! We’re pleased to hear that you found the condo beautiful and enjoyed the amenities and stunning view. It’s great that the location made it easy to explore restaurants and nearby beaches. We’re glad you had a smooth check-in process and appreciated the communication with your host. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another stay!
Real Joy staff

Beautiful condo with great sunset views and the gulf.
- Reviewed On: 4/19/2025

Mike, thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful condo and the stunning sunset views of the Gulf. We appreciate you choosing RealJoy, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
Real Joy staff

We had an amazing time. The room was great and the view was breathtaking. Will definitely be back.
- Reviewed On: 3/29/2025

Shelby, thank you for your feedback! We're pleased to hear that you had an amazing time and enjoyed the great room and breathtaking view. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Real Joy staff

We loved staying here for our vacation! We had wonderful customer service and the view was phenomenal. The drive to the beach was very short and convenient. We would definitely stay here again.
- Reviewed On: 10/14/2024

Kelsey, Thank you for the 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed a wonderful vacation and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

It was a beautiful condo with an even more beautiful view. We enjoyed the sunset every night. It was the perfect layout for our family of 5 with 3 younger kids. They loved the bunk beds and we loved having our own space to sleep. We had one minor issue when we arrived where there was a stain on the comforter. After letting them know they immediately replaced it with a brand new comforter in less than an hour. I assume they would respond promptly to any issue that arises based on our experience. My husband, who worked several years in hospitality, was really happy with their service. If we go back to Destin I would definitely consider booking this condo again.
- Reviewed On: 10/14/2024

- Reviewed On: 10/10/2024

Jeanele, Thank you for the5-star review. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Our room was clean. The view was fantastic from the balcony. We enjoyed the pool with beautiful waterfalls. We will be back
- Reviewed On: 8/21/2024

Lucia, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the clean room, fantastic view, and beautiful pool! We look forward to your return. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Real Joy staff

Clean and beautiful Loved our stay!!
- Reviewed On: 8/21/2024

Beautiful place. Great amenities
- Reviewed On: 8/18/2024

Exceptional

The room was great clean and beautiful can't wait to book again
- Reviewed On: 8/16/2024

We loved this place! The pictures were accurate but don't do it justice. We liked the lagoon and the restaurant too. We actually enjoyed our stay so much the first time that we went back again the following year. Highly recommended!
- Reviewed On: 7/24/2024

Corey, Thank you for the5-star review. It's great to hear that you loved the property and found it even more enjoyable than the pictures suggested. We're glad you appreciated the lagoon and restaurant as well. We look forward to welcoming you back for a third stay! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

My family and I really enjoyed our stay. Check in was quick and staff was very helpful and friendly. Place was clean and peaceful. We will return again for another stay in Destin Florida.
- Reviewed On: 7/12/2024

Keinna, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear you and your family enjoyed your stay and found everything to be clean and peaceful! We look forward to your return. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Very clean place and looks just like the pictures! I highly recommend. Will definitely stay at this place again.
- Reviewed On: 7/7/2024

Karen, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you found the place clean and just as pictured. We look forward to seeing you again! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

We stayed for a tournament and it was nice to unwind by the pool and bar at the end of the day!
- Reviewed On: 6/22/2024

Krystal, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed unwinding by the pool and bar after your tournament. We hope you'll join us again soon for another relaxing stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Great property with easy check-in that’s as described online and close to everything. Communication with the owner/RealJoy was always fast. We loved our stay!
- Reviewed On: 6/5/2024

Anne Marie, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the property to be as described. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

The amenities, hospitality, and recreational events exceeded the expectations as outlined in the description.
- Reviewed On: 5/25/2024

LaRonda, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're glad the amenities and hospitality exceeded your expectations. We hope to welcome you back soon for another special occasion. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

wonderful
- Reviewed On: 5/5/2024

Kierra, Thank you for your 5-star review! We're delighted to hear you had a wonderful time with your family. We hope you’ll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Realjoy was a pleasure to work with.
- Reviewed On: 3/1/2024

Palms Resort #21204 Jr. 2BR Stayed from January 8, 2024 to January 16,2024. You really could not beat the views. This unit has been completely redone. With two rooms and two bathrooms, a balcony overlooking the Gulf. Fully stocked kitchen. Heated Pool and Hot Tub. Beautiful Tennis Courts. A 5 min walk to the beach or a 10 min drive to virtually everything else you could think to do in Destin. Only an hour from Pensacola and just a little further from Alabama if you’re looking for a day trip along the gulf. We will 100% be staying again and regret having to share our A+ experience for fear of the place not being available! In all seriousness. If you’re looking for the best place to stay in Destin, this is it!
- Reviewed On: 1/31/2024

We had a great stay with no issues!
- Reviewed On: 10/3/2023

There was plenty to do at the resort, you wouldn’t even have to leave. It was very kid friendly coming from a mom of 4 boys ages 2-6!
- Reviewed On: 10/2/2023

Katie, We're delighted to hear that you and your family had a great time at the resort. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Real Joy staff

Overall stay was great!
- Reviewed On: 9/6/2023

Loved our stay!!! Location was perfect
- Reviewed On: 7/29/2023

Amazing beaches, with awesome pools
- Reviewed On: 6/26/2023

My family and I truly enjoyed this place. My only critique would be better mattress. We will definitely come back.
- Reviewed On: 5/23/2023

Johanna, We are happy to hear that you and your family truly enjoyed your vacation. We will pass along your comments regarding the mattress to the owner for their consideration. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Thanks for the stay! We thought it was great!
- Reviewed On: 4/14/2023

My teen daughter and her friend and I thoroughly enjoyed staying here! The property is beautiful and with an incredible view. It was close to some amazing restaurants that had beach front dining. They slsi enjoyed the pool and hot tub on the property. We highly recommend this lovely place!
- Reviewed On: 4/3/2023

Nichola, we love that you thoroughly enjoyed staying in this beautiful two-bedroom, two-bath condo with an incredible view, and you would highly recommend it to others. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

great condo! very comfortable! great location. great view...one master bedroom queen size bed. second bedroom has to full size bunk beds. that's it. plus a pull out couch. the iron could be better. I won't be coming down to Destin between the months of November thru May since the weather is very unpredictable and even cold for Florida. we only had one good day. but that has nothing to do with the condo. I would definitely stay in this condo during the hot months.
- Reviewed On: 4/1/2023

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