Leeward Key 903

"You will not be disappointed! The beach views are spectacular, and it is literally steps from the sand. There are great restaurants walking distance and only about 15 minutes to Harbor Walk."

"It was very nice place with nice ocean view and so enjoyable"

"It was a great location and the beach wasn’t very crowded at all because it’s not a public beach access. The pool by beach was very convenient and the 2 chairs and umbrella were very a nice amenity. Everything was great for the price and we would definitely come back again! Accommodated our family very well!"

"It was a great location and accommodated our group comfortably. Would definitely recommend and will look for this in future!"

"The condo was absolutely stunning and more beautiful than the pictures! The location was perfect, between the beach and the short walk to restaurants it was perfect. The condo building was quiet and very relaxing."

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"This place is great! The location is super convenient. We loved waking up to the beautiful view. The beach is only a short walk away, and there are two pools on the property. It was nice to have the complimentary chairs and umbrella on the beach. Kenny D’s is a good restaurant and it’s right next door. You won’t regret staying here!"

"Awsome view had pleasant of room will be back again"

"Leeward Key is a wonderful place to stay! It was comfortable and fit our family perfectly! Beautiful views of the gulf. Close to restaurants and the pools were great! The property was well kept and clean. The unit was updated and felt like home! We will definitely be back."

"The view was great"

"Beautiful view"

"This location was amazing, my family and I felt safe and relaxed the whole time. The home felt like our own place and enjoyed every second of it. Will definitely come back later!"

"The master bedrooms mattress needs an upgrade, but other than that, everything was great. The place was just like it was described and the beach/pool access was even better than expected. Great restaurants within walking distance. The staff was present daily making sure the whole place was serviced and cleaned. Two beach chairs were put out daily for us and that was a great feature. We loved it and hope to come back soon."

"Great view snd the convenience was great. - It was easy and we had a great time."

"Leeward Key was great! The unit itself was amazing with a nice view of the beach. The kids enjoyed the view and the amenities. We really enjoyed our stay and would book again."

"Beautiful place! We had a great stay."

"2nd year staying here love it - Easy to do"

"Amazing place to stay! Great location, close to the beach and restaurants! Words cannot express how good the view is!"

"Family vacation - I had a great experience with this property. The location was wonderful and the view was perfect. The property was perfect for our family and was the perfect size for us. Everything was great and we would definitely stay here again!"

"We had an amazing time! The ocean view was incredible. The beach was pristine and SO close! The water was perfect. The condo was well appointed, including decent cookware and dishes. The twin beds were a little small, but we have lanky teens so that may not be an issue for everyone. Over all, a great experience!"

"Leeward Key 903 served well as a comfortable base camp for our family's adventures in Destin and Miramar Beach. We were there the last week in June, during sea turtle season. On our visit we saw two nests right on our stretch of beach! We definitely enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this property.
For those who have never been to the Emerald Coast, it's hard to overstate just how beautiful it is. You're in for soft, white sands and comfortably-warm water that is clear up close, but a gorgeous deep green that fades into a sapphire blue when seen from a distance.
You can take in all the gorgeous scenery from the balcony, which had enough space for my family of 5 to eat breakfast and watch the waves each morning of our stay. Leeward Key is directly across the street from the ocean...there is a sidewalk, and a crosswalk across the two-lane scenic highway. Speed limit is 25 and drivers are generally pretty good about watching for pedestrians and waiting for groups to cross. Whenever you do decide to go down and check out the water, be sure to bring one of your wristbands with you. The entrance to the pool is the yellow walled area just to the left of the crosswalk and not the wooden area directly in front of the crosswalk. The private access to the beach is through the gated pool area. It's one of two pools on the property (the other one is directly behind the building, separated from the parking area by a low wall). You get access to an umbrella and two beach chairs each day, first-come, first-served.
At 12 stories tall, the building stands out from the surrounding two-story beach houses. It's right on the border between Miramar Beach and Destin. There was plenty of parking and we never felt like we had too much of a walk. Elevators are fast, and everything is kept very clean and well-maintained. You can tell they take a lot of pride in the property. There's a small gym on the first floor and a couple of vending machines available.
The door to the condo has a keypad entry (with a long code). We felt very safe the entire time we were on the property, though they also contract with a private security company in case you need assistance. There is a small washer/dryer combo immediately to the right of the front door, in its own closet. The kitchen has a toaster, coffee maker, a handheld electric mixer, and a dishwasher. There's also a microwave, oven, and full-size refrigerator. The sofas and beds were very comfortable, and we especially enjoyed the oversized shower in the master bathroom. Extra towels were inside the bathroom cabinets. The condo felt roomy and comfortable for our family of five (including three teen boys).
If you plan to stay for more than a couple of days, I'd recommend getting kitchen-size trash liners, a 4-pack of Charmin, and a small bottle of laundry detergent. Fortunately there is a Publix grocery story and a Whole Foods within a 5 minute drive of this property.
It was clear there were lots of people staying on the property judging by the frequency of seeing others on the elevator, but once we were in our room it was very quiet and we couldn't hear any noise from neighboring condos. In Destin, it's legal (and quite commonplace) for golf carts to drive on any road with a speed limit under 35 MPH. That includes the scenic highway in front of the property. During our entire stay, the only noise we ever heard was a few late-night golf cart honks and the occasional outburst of a boisterous karaoke singer.
There are two restaurants within 50 feet of Leeward Key: Captain Dave's is a seafood restaurant, while Kenny D's is a dive bar that serves Cajun food and has a lot of fun while doing it. If you're looking to make new friends in a fun bar scene (including full-throated karaoke) then Kenny D's definitely will provide everything you need for a good time. If you're looking to splurge on seafood, Captain Dave's is a serviceable but fairly pedestrian restaurant. I'd recommend skipping it and going 3/4 of a mile east down the scenic highway to eat at Pompano Joe's instead. Amazing food, right on the beach, definitely walkable distance, although if you drive I would say to park across the street from the public beach access which is adjacent to the restaurant. About another half mile east is Bad Ass Coffee, which I highly recommend, and Emerald Coast Wine Cellars, who are generous with their sample pours of mostly sweet wines.
Beside the ocean and restaurants, there's plenty of fun stuff to do around the area, both tourist-y and otherwise. To get to most of it, you'll need to get on Highway 98. Be prepared for some long stoplights, lane-swapping, and a few U-turns. Head west and you can visit Henderson Beach State Park or Destin Commons for shopping (about 3.5 miles), and Destin Harbor Boardwalk (about 7.5 miles). Head east for more shopping and golf.
The boardwalk is definitely fun! If you go there and don't mind a short walk, the best value is to park in the public lot on the north side of the highway. Turn on Marler St. to get there, just past the church...it's $5 per 24 hours to park, paid via website or app, and there are crosswalks directly across from the lot.
While this might seem like a lot of extra information, my point is that this property is located in a "sweet spot" for the area. Nothing you would want to visit feels very far away, most importantly not the beach (which in my opinion is more beautiful than spots further west into Destin). Leeward Key is a well-kept property in a fantastic location, and I whole-heartedly recommend it as the home base of your next Gulf Coast"

"Nice view - It was a very nice condo. I loved it from the outside and inside. The condo was pretty big and spacious. It has two nice pools one by the beach and the other by the condo, beach is very close distance. There are plenty of restaurants close by. Overall our experience was great. We hope to be back soon."

"Great place to stay with amazing views from living room and master bedroom. Very clean and easy access to the beach. We would stay here again and would recommend it as well."

"Great location! Great view! Great stay!"

"Leeward key - Nice clean place. Great view."

"Great stay - This is our 2nd stay at leaward key. Will be making this an annual trip every fall"

"Great response time, immediately fixed one issue we had with our burners on the stove that weren't working. Only thing I'd point out- it was very unclear how to get on the beach. Both times I called after being confused ...was told a code to get in across the street but bartender at Emerald Shores politely pointed out this wasn't for Leeward Key access. Later figured out we were to enter next door through the pool using the bracelets. The sign next to the bracelets in the room does clearly talk about "the pool" but we thought this was the one on the parking lot. Would be clearer if explained this was referencing the pool in front and was how you got on the beach (and only way to get on the beach.)
Not made clear on the posting we thought was terrific....has both fourth bed (fold-up cot) AND there's an air mattress in the closet (queen size believe). Would brag about stunning view of gulf both from living room and Master."

"This was an absolute perfect location with great amenities. We enjoyed the perfect view of the gulf from the balcony! The entire condo was very clean and well maintained. When returning to Destin we will be looking to stay here again!"

"Location, Location, Location...this place has a choice location! Right across from the beach, super easy access, fast elevators, at the beach in 3 minutes or less, and gorgeous ocean views from both the master bedroom and balcony! We loved having the trash chute, washer/dryer, awesome air-conditioning, and there were plenty of towels and wash clothes too. This is a great place for a Destin vacation!"

"Great location, umbrella and chairs can be used at the beach $40 for the day just arrive at 9 to reserve!"

"Amazing!! - Another amazing stay at leeward key!! We will be back! :)"

"Great location! Amazing view. Walking distance to the beach and several bars/restaurants."

"We love the place, enjoy the beach view very much during the rainy day. The apartment is just like how you see in the picture. Good communications; and we are deffinately come back again!!"

"Great view, very clean, good communication with owners."

"Great time at the beach! - Good location Cost"

"The views from this property were amazing!! Just walks from the beach with private access and lounge chairs on the beach included made for a perfect vacation. The apartment itself was really clean, beds were comfortable and kitchen was outfitted with everything needed to cook. Some suggestions would be to bring your own beach towels not included, your own toiletries (ones provided were low quality) and had to buy some soap and sponge for the kitchen. Besides these small things are stay was great and the property manager responded very quickly. Already planning our next stay here."

"Great stay and location! Easy check-in and communication. I would definitely stay here again on a return to Miramar Beach."

"The best place to stay - I love everything it was just perfect"

"While this is Miramar, only slightly away from the official Destin Beach, the views were fantastic and the ease with which to get to and from the beach were priceless! The charm in the decor was very appropriate for the scene as a whole and I was so very pleased with our stay! While I would have liked to been a little closer to the Destin side, the amenities are such a short drive and/or walk for some that you really can’t go wrong staying here! I would not hesitate to stay here again!"

"Beautiful condo with great view - My family loved our stay in this condo! The convenience of walking to the beach and pools are hard to match! The condo itself was very clean and beautiful. Love the view of the ocean from the condo. We will definitely plan to come back!"

"We stayed for 4 days and 3 nights. It was the perfect location and very reasonable for the price! We could stay on the balcony all day long if we could! It had beautiful views! Close to the beach, close to eateries and shops! Just an overall great location! The place was very clean when we arrived and well kept. My husband enjoyed the jacuzzi tub in the master! And we loved waking up to the sun coming over the ocean in the mornings! We definitely would stay again!"

"Great location and lovely condo - Perfect for our family of 4. We had a wonderful stay, the condo was perfect. Location was great! Our first visit to Destin. Loved the area and would definitely recommend this condo. Conveniently across the street from the beach. Met all our needs, zero complaints."

"Perfect location !! Perfect views!! - Very enjoyable trip. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Recommend Real Joy and vrbo."

"Location was great, the apt was sparkling clean with an amazing view. Communication was perfect and fast. Strongly recommended to friends and family. Thanks"

"Relaxing Vacation - We really enjoyed our stay!"

"We enjoyed our stay so much! The view from this condo is breathtaking!! Also loved the upgrades in this condo. It had granite countertops.... ect. Loved the bright colors!!"

"Perfect stay! - We loved our stay! The only thing the unit lacked was cookie sheets!"

"The view and location of this space were amazing! There is access to a pool which is located on the beach directly across the street; one of the few places to offer this.
The space was clean and as advertised. The 2nd bedroom has two single beds which were fine but definitely small.
Only one roll of toilet paper in each bathroom and no beach towels in the unit were our only complaints.
Overall, we greatly enjoyed our stay and will return."

"Excellent!! - This property was exactly what it looks to be in photos! Such a wonderful trip!! We will definitely be back!"

"Amazing property! - Excellent condo!! Very clean!! Amazing views!!! We spent most evenings on the balcony! :)"

"Amazing views! - Perfect family getaway. The beach and pools were great and easy to access. The condo was just what we needed. Thank you"

"Great accommodations, central to everything on Miramar Beach, easy in and easy out. Would rent this place 10/10 times."

"Wonderful Family Trip - Condo was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the views and the prime location. Highly recommend!"