A great condo to stay at. My family and I loved it and would book again. Below is my full review of the good and bad. Some things are beyond the control of the unit owner but are mentioned for potential renters.
Pros:
Great beach view and huge patio. You can see one of the pools from the room to check if it's too packed.
Amazing emerald water and white sand.
Excellent condo layout.
Three smart TVs in the unit; two with extensive cable packages.
Pelican Resort is well-maintained with ample staff. Pools are cleaned daily. Security ensures only guests use the facilities. The on-site cafe is great. We used all three pools and both jacuzzis.
Beach proximity is about 150 ft from the elevators.
Owner stocked the unit with DW pods, paper towels, and TP – a nice touch.
Cons:
Appliances: DW didn’t work, old dryer with a faulty lint trap, and the fridge door needs to be shoved closed.
Front door sticks due to a damaged deadbolt. Grand bath lighting is finicky. Bath vents need cleaning. Low mirrors – at 6'1", I had to squat to see myself.
Traffic in this part of Destin is insane. Be prepared to drive aggressively
Biggest bummer: the beach chairs and umbrellas situation. The listing does warn about this, but the beach isn't open for free setup. The complex rents out rows of umbrellas and chairs ($30-$50), and you must set up behind them if you don’t rent, with no view of the water. This setup from 8 AM to 4 PM was unexpected and disappointing
Overall we loved it and would book again.