Unit 415

- 2 bedrooms and 2.0 bathrooms in Destin, FL

It's okay at best. 2022-10-12

By: Sergey K. Trip Date: 2022-08-25

This was the second vacation our family spent at this property and with rental rates going up as much as 15% you would think that they would keep up with the quality, but you would be wrong. Apartment was filthy with litter under beds and empty soda cans behind plant pots. All closet doors were broken and so was the dryer for which I got a small refund. Cockroaches in the bathroom at night. Swimming pool under water lights did not work for the whole stay. Compering with the properties around it is still a good deal, but with prices going up and quality down I will be looking for something else next time.

Response from The Islander Management:

Thank you for submitting your feedback ! We apologize that you were less then pleased with your stay. We do try to make sure that we keep up with the property as much as possible and our maintenance team is great with taking care of the properrty. We will make sure that all of the issues are addressed in a timely manner. We hope that you will consider being a guest of ours in the future.

Choose another condo, W/D is the only reason we chose this condo 2022-09-25

By: Anonymous Trip Date: 2022-08-13

Nice condo, however we were not notified about the dryer being out of order until after we checked. The staff at the front desk didn’t even notify us during check in, basically house cleaning out some painters tape on it that said broke. After we inquired about it, we were told it had been out of service for months. Front desk attitude gave the impression that they could care less about the situation.

Response from The Islander Management:

Thank you for submitting your feedback ! We apologize that you were not notified about the dryer in the unit. This is an issue that we have been working on with the owner to get fixed. We hope that you will consider being a guest of ours in the future.

Unit 415 2022-07-19

By: Debra Mains M. Trip Date: 2022-07-10

Great place, Refunded money because dryer wasn’t working, greatly appreciated.

Response from The Islander Management:

Thank you for submitting your feedback ! We are very sorry about the inconvenience with the dryer issue but we are glad that we were able to resolve the issue. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.

The BEST stay - Unit 415 was Amazing! 2022-06-14

By: Kristi F. Trip Date: 2022-06-04

We are so glad we chose to stay at The Islander. This was our first trip to Destin and first time at The Islander. I did a ton of research & couldn't have picked a better place. This unit was amazing - pristine clean, beautifully updated and had all the extras we needed. The views were amazing as well. Some things we really appreciated that weren't mentioned in the resort descriptions: They sell bags of ice at the front desk for $3. This was SO convenient! We were in Destin for our son's world series baseball tourney, so it came in handy for coolers but also was great for heading to the beach. We had a blender in our room and even tupperware bowls with lids - also great for packing snacks for the beach. There was a yoga mat and two small beach chairs. Plenty of towels and even a lounge chair on the balcony (along with a table and chairs). They had nice railings on the sides of the balcony which was great for hanging towels to dry, without making the place look trashy. We loved these little thoughtful things that made the unit even more functional. There were a couple of board games in the unit as well and plenty of bed linens. Everything was so great, staff was super friendly and our kids loved all the amenities - pools, tennis/basketball and we had so much fun playing shuffleboard. The gazebo/pavilion with grills was also beautiful - we hung out here with friends one night & they let our friends park in the lot when they came for dinner, no problem. Loved this location in Destin, it was convenient to everything including a Target across the street and the Mexican restaurant, La Paz, just down from the condo was good too. The beach chair service that was included was also so nice! If you want the front row closest to the water you'll need to get to the beach early in the morning but otherwise, we loved that you could show up any time of day and there were always chairs available. We will absolutely be back!Thank you for everything!

Response from The Islander Management:

Thank you for submitting your feedback ! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and all the amenities we had to offer during your stay. We want to make sure our guests feel at home when they come visit us. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.

Unit 415 2022-03-26

By: Jo H. Trip Date: 2022-02-01

Clean and comfortable. Enjoyed our view.

Response from The Islander Management:

Thank you for your feedback ! We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.

Great Time on the Beach 2021-09-27

By: Ben B. Trip Date: 2021-09-21

We have been coming to the Islander for 15+ years and are never disappointed. The live music on Wednesday night was a special treat. Enjoyed that from our balcony while taking in the sunset. I thanks to Maggie at the front desk for her help.
The beach and water were perfect.

Response from The Islander Management:

Thank you for your feedback ! We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.

Great unit not so great place. 2021-09-17

By: Sergey K. Trip Date: 2021-08-29

Overall great unit to stay in, however few things were not so great. The floor in the living room and balcony had a lot of sand, thankfully there is a vacuum in the unit. Two remote controls for the ceiling fans were missing the batteries, I was promised that the maintenance guy would fix it but he never showed up, had to buy them myself. One evening gigantic cockroach showed up. The worst part is that no smoking policy is not enforced it all. Many people smoke on the balconies, which is prohibited, making the whole place stinky and flick cigarette buts on the cars parked below.

Response from The Islander Management:

Thank you for your feedback ! We appreciate your recommendations and we will work on this for our future guests. We apologize for the issues that you experienced during your stay but we will make sure to forward these issues to upper management so we can fix them. We hope that you will consider being a guest of ours in the future.

Second Time in 415 2021-07-05

By: Anonymous Trip Date: 2021-06-26

We have stayed at the Islander every year for about 7 years now. This is the second time we’ve stayed in 415. It’s been well-maintained and very comfortable. The washer and dryer only work well if you do very small loads, but it’s a great convenience to have. For larger or multiple loads, the second floor laundry is better.

Response from The Islander Management:

Thank you for your feedback ! We appreciate your recommendations and we will work on this for our future guests. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.

Great place! 2021-06-29

By: Erica G. Trip Date: 2021-06-19

I would definitely stay here again. GREAT LOCATION! No issues with parking. Plenty spaces were available. Plenty of comfortable condo for a family of 6. Very short walk to the beach. Very convenient having grocery carts to help with luggage & everything else you bring to stay in a condo. Everything we needed was in the condo. It rained due to a tropical storm-the condo had games to keep my kiddos occupied until the rain passed. There were 2 minor things: the washer wouldn't come on. I contacted management & it was taken care of same day. (It just needed to be reset nothing major) The condo was very clean. I did sweep everyday just to keep the floors clean throughout the stay. While sweeping, I swept up a few chunks of glass from the master bathroom. I'm not sure what it was from but we were barefoot & that was concerning if they we would have gotten glass in our feet. I didn't do a good sweep (just enough to keep the sand from getting everywhere) so I'm not sure how house keeping didn't get that from doing a thorough sweep & mop. AC worked GREAT! We really did enjoy our stay & would definitely recommend to anyone.

Response from The Islander Management:

Thank you for your feedback ! We appreciate your recommendations and we will work on this for our future guests. We do apologize about the glass being on the floor, it's a safety issue and we will make sure to bring it up to housekeeping so we can prevent issues like these going forward. We look forward to having you as a guest in the future.

Spring break 2021-04-04

By: Anonymous Trip Date: 2021-03-28

The location and beach views are amazing. The condo is very nice but agree with other reviews that the dryer takes forever. I had to pull the manual out twice to be sure I was using it correctly and cleaning out both lint screens.

Response from The Islander Management:

So sorry that the dryer in the unit was taking longer than expected. We are happy to hear to that you enjoyed the views.

Beautiful Condo 2021-03-07

By: William B. Trip Date: 2021-02-05

Lovely accommodations, upgrades in bathrooms (however, gap bars in baths are suggested) and kitchen were just perfect. We couldn’t have enjoyed our stay more, the Islander staff was simply wonderful, friendly and outgoing.

Response from The Islander Management:

MR. Beedenbender, We are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us here at the Islander. Thank you for the kind words about our staff and our facilities. We hope to see you again soon.

Great Stay in Destin 2019-11-19

By: Ben B. Trip Date: 2019-10-29

We enjoyed a great fall visit to the beach. The unit was wonderfully redecorated since our last visit. We will be back.

Response from The Islander Management:

Thanks for your review Ben. See you in 2020.

Perfect Getaway! 2019-09-03

By: Lindsay G. Trip Date: 2019-08-28

Everything at the Islander, from check-in to check-out was extremely easy. There were no surprises and everything in the condo was exactly as shown online. The beds were comfortable and the tiled master bath shower was amazing. The pools were clean and heated :) The beach was just a three minute walk from our condo and you couldnt beat the free beach service (two chairs and an umbrella). My husband and I had an amazing time and cant wait to go back.

Response from The Islander Management:

Thanks for your review Lindsay. We are so happy to know that you guys had a great time. The Islander

Fantastic Rental unit at The Islander! 2019-01-21

By: Anonymous Trip Date: 2018-12-27

We have been vacationing in Destin for over 40 years and have stayed at The Islander many times. This unit was by far the nicest we have ever stayed in. The owner has thought of everything to make your stay top notch! Completely renovated and has a beautiful view of the jetty. We will definitely stay in this unit again.

Response from The Islander Management:

Hello John, We are pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay! Thank you so much for an excellent review! Kind Regards, The Islander

Beautiful rental with great location to the beach 2018-11-14

By: June W. Trip Date: 2018-11-04

The condo was a beautiful condo with lots of amenities, and a short walk to beach. The owner taste in renovations made it a comfortable stay. Will stay again when returning to this area.

Response from The Islander Management:

Hello June, Thank you so much for taking time to post this review. The Islander is the best place to be on the beach! Please give us a call when you are ready to book with is again.

Great condo and location! 2018-10-11

By: Rick F. Trip Date: 2018-09-04

One of the nicest condos we’ve stayed. Super friendly and helpful staff. Condo was very clean and updated. We will definitely be back here!

Response from The Islander Management:

Rick, Thank you for this 5 Star Review! Please give us a call when you are ready to book your next trip to Destin. Kind Regards, The Islander

Wonderful condo! 2018-10-03

By: Kay B. Trip Date: 2018-09-08

Me and 4 girlfriends had the pleasure of vacationing in Destin with wonderful accommodations. Unit 415 was spacious and beautifully decorated. Would definitely book again.

Response from The Islander Management:

Hi Kay, Thank you so much for your review! We are looking forward to your next trip! Kind Regards, The Islander

Shaw Visit 8/26/18 2018-09-02

By: Susan S. Trip Date: 2018-08-26

We had an amazing time. Our condo was more than we could have hoped for.

Response from The Islander Management:

Dear Susan, Thank you for staying at The Islander. We hope you guys made some fantastic memories. Kind Regards, The Islander

Gotta love it! 2018-08-17

By: Anonymous Trip Date: 2018-08-06

Easy beach access, liked having two pools and hot tubs, clean place, staff was nice, liked having shopping carts available. Kitchen had good supplies. The only thing negative is the cleaning people must have overlooked a pair of earrings and a Pringles lid on the floor, but otherwise everything was very nice. I would stay here again. The beach accessible from the property is so pretty.

Response from The Islander Management:

The beach access is great. Having pools and hot tubs on the east and west end of the resort is so convenient as well. We are happy to know you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again soon.

Great View 2018-08-09

By: Kathy S. Trip Date: 2018-07-12

Going on 10 years that we have stayed at the Islander. Other than a not great neighbor next door, it was again a great 10 days!

Response from The Islander Management:

Sorry to hear that your stay was not very peaceful this year. Thank you for being a repeat customer with us. We hope to see you for your 11th year.

Great Unit! 2018-06-30

By: Anonymous Trip Date: 2018-06-16

Our family of four stayed for a week. We have stayed at the Islander several times before, but this was our first time in 415. It was extremely clean and well maintained. We will absolutely try to reserve this same unit again for our next visit to Destin.

Response from The Islander Management:

It was great having you back. We'll look forward to seeing you again soon.

The Islander: the best kept secret in Destin! 2018-06-12

By: Anonymous Trip Date: 2018-05-22

Loved 415. View is beautiful! Remodel is great! Recommend this condo.

Response from The Islander Management:

How wonderful to hear. The owners will be happy as well. Remember this condo number for your return.

the Islander 2017-11-16

By: Anonymous Trip Date: 2017-10-07

We have stayed at the Islander for the 5 years or so and love it! Great location, great amenities. Some of the condos are a little outdated décor wise, but all are still in good shape. I would recommend this property to friends and family!

Response from The Islander Management:

Thank you so much! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your recent stay with us here at the Islander. We hope when you travel to Destin, you’ll let us know when you’re coming and we can reserve your favorite condo!