Holiday Surf and Racquet Unit 709

1 Bedroom

1 Bathroom

4 Guests

4.9

E-2139

Gorgeous 1 BR updated condo overlooking the Emerald Coast!!

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About the property

Top-Floor Beach Getaway with Updated Kitchen & Sweeping Gulf Views

There's something special about staying on the top floor. From this 7th-floor beachfront retreat, you'll enjoy peaceful views of the Gulf, plenty of natural light, and the relaxing sound of the waves that makes every beach vacation unforgettable.

This inviting one-bedroom, one-bath condo offers a comfortable home base for couples, small families, or friends looking to spend more time on the beach than indoors. The updated kitchen adds a fresh, modern touch to the space and is fully equipped with the basics you'll need for your stay, including both a traditional drip coffee maker and a Keurig for the perfect start to your mornings.

The open living area is designed for gathering after a day in the sun. Stretch out on the comfortable sleeper sofa for a movie night on the 50-inch TV with DVD player, or simply relax while taking in the coastal atmosphere. The condo comfortably accommodates up to six guests with the sleeper sofa, and the owners have also provided a twin-size rollaway bed for additional flexibility. As this is a personal amenity supplied by the owners, availability and specific details may vary.

The bedroom features a king-size bed, soft carpet underfoot, a ceiling fan for added comfort, and a 43-inch TV, creating a cozy place to unwind at the end of the day. The bathroom includes a convenient tub and shower combination, making it easy to refresh after time spent at the beach.

Step outside and enjoy everything the property has to offer. Spend the afternoon lounging by the pool, challenge your group to a friendly game of tennis or pickleball with complimentary equipment available from the front desk, or take the private boardwalk directly to the sugar-white sand and emerald Gulf waters.

Your stay also includes two complimentary beach chairs and one beach umbrella from March 1 through October 31. Beach attendants set everything up each morning and take it down each evening, giving you more time to relax and enjoy the shoreline. Additional chairs and umbrellas are available to rent if needed.

For added convenience, the property features two on-site laundry rooms with pay-per-use washers and dryers, along with towel exchange on designated days during your stay.

If you're searching for a comfortable beachfront escape with an updated kitchen, incredible top-floor views, and easy access to everything you love about the beach, this condo is ready to welcome you. Book your stay today and start making memories on the Emerald Coast.

*This property does not allow groups of adults under age 25. No Exceptions. *

Notice: Per HIIA PCRs, Section 4.5(f), tents are not allowed on Holiday Isle.
1) Umbrellas such as the type used for shading the sun on the beach are permitted but must not remain erected unless used. The diameter cannot be greater than 8 ft. Under no circumstances shall umbrellas be left overnight on the beaches of Holiday Isle.

Area Attractions:
Holiday Isle is a peaceful oasis in the heart of Destin, with quiet paved trails perfect for walking or biking. You’re minutes from restaurants, shopping, fishing, golf, and all the excitement Destin is known for. Wander the beach to the jetties—where the Gulf meets Destin Harbor—for iconic snorkeling, fishing, and boat-watching. And just nearby, Destin Commons offers kid-friendly fun with splash fountains, a pirate playground, a mini-train, and 75+ shops and restaurants.

Book your stay today and enjoy a barefoot vacation in this stunning beachfront resort. We’re confident you’ll love every moment in this exceptional unit!


Sleeping Arrangements

1 King Bed

1 Sofa Bed


Features & Amenities

Highlights

  • Pool (Shared)
  • Beachfront
  • Beach View
  • Ocean View
  • Water View
  • Oceanfront
  • Waterfront
  • Internet
  • Washer & Dryer

Room Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Elevator
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron & Board
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster

Media

  • Internet
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Television
  • Wifi

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4.9 (51 reviews)

wonderful

Benton AR

5.0

Wonderful and relaxing

Submitted on Sep 22, 2026

comfortable time

Madison MS

5.0

We enjoyed the unit. Great view of the ocean.

Submitted on Aug 1, 2026

nice time

Austin TX

5.0

We had a great time staying here. The chair service is nice to have. The beach is lovely. We enjoyed being able to come up and eat lunch from our balcony and look at the ocean.

Submitted on Jul 6, 2026

scott williams

Toledo OH

5.0

Amazing, look forward to another trip

Submitted on Jun 4, 2026

beach vacation

Somerville TN

5.0

Holiday Surf and Racquet Club is a great place to stay. We enjoyed the views from unit 709. The furniture and the bed were comfortable, but this unit needs to be updated with its decor.

Submitted on May 28, 2026

wonderful stay in destin

Oxford AL

5.0

Great customer service at the Holiday Surf and Racquet Club in Destin. From check in to check out it was a great experience! The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Perfect condo with great views. Beach service was great, and the water and beach was beautiful. Looking forward to our next visit!

Submitted on Sep 6, 2025

loved the location

Columbia IL

5.0

Location was great . Close to everything without the traffic. Layed back vacation. Will be back

Submitted on Aug 9, 2025

love holiday surf

Madison TN

5.0

The condo was perfect. Plenty of room for my daughter and I. We will stay there again.

Submitted on Jul 27, 2025

beautiful beach

River Ridge LA

5.0

The beach was beautiful and the place was great.

Submitted on May 19, 2025

vacation 2024

Sterling Heights MI

4.0

We stayed in unit 709. The unit didn't feel clean. It needs alot of updating and maintenance. The bathroom needs a complete update. The baseboards are dirty and needs to be painted. The carpet in the bedroom felt damp. You could only take a 6 min shower before the water turned cold.
Was very disappointed with our stay. Will not be back.

Submitted on May 28, 2024

beautiful stay in a beautiful place

Topeka KS

5.0

We checked in on a Tuesday where there were storms coming. We were kept up to date on what to do and where to go in the event things got severe. That was a big comfort to us. The remaining 5 days of our stay were beautiful, Destin, Florida weather and the view of the pool and beach from the 7th floor in this room were Amazing! This property is very clean and well kept up!

Submitted on Apr 18, 2024

amazing stay

Fort Collins CO

5.0

We came in for a quick 5 night stay and we were not disappointed! Our room (709) looked exactly like the photos. It was equipped wit everything that it promised. ( hair dryer, iron, extra pillows). We were not disappointed. The front desk staff were all very polite and super helpful.
A few small details for new visitors..... the couch is a pull out sofa and seems to have “settled”. We found sitting on it quite uncomfortable- but we didn’t come to sit on the couch. We also did not rent a car for the short trip just to make it a bit more budget friendly. There is only one restaurant within walking distance (1/2 mile ish) so there is nothing nearby ....so it’s not your normal walking friendly beach stay.

Submitted on Mar 30, 2024

great vacation

Birchwood TN

5.0

My husband and spent 5 days and loved every moment. Good location to restaurants and shopping and loved being right on the beach. Not overly crowded and the condo was beautiful. Plan to go back next year.

Submitted on Sep 25, 2023

couple vacation getaway ��

Milledgeville GA

5.0

This is our 3rd time staying in destin for the last three years. We had a great time! Rental unit was beautiful and very clean! We will be back next year!!!!

Submitted on Sep 3, 2023

5 day stay

New Boston OHIO

5.0

The front staff was very helpfully, nice and welcoming. Always recommend booking though them and not a second party. We met Wayne one night and he was so nice!

Submitted on Aug 27, 2023

great stay

Angleton TX

5.0

It was great and as perfect as anyone could ask for.

Submitted on Jun 14, 2023

awesome location

Roanoke VA

5.0

Very close to everything Destin has to offer!! Very
Clean and had a great view!!

Submitted on Jun 11, 2023

holiday surf and racquet club review

Acworth GA

5.0

Overall, I really enjoyed my stay. Everything with the exception of the non-functioning shower was perfect, including the view from the balcony - very friendly staff, ready to help, and easy access to the beach which was well-maintained.

Submitted on Apr 21, 2023

our stay with holiday surf and racquet club

Wichita Ks

5.0

The unit was clean and has good amenities like coffee pots and cooking tools. Beautiful views, even saw a few dolphins in the ocean. Bed was comfortable. Like the cable and internet.
Everything was up to our standard except for these few items listed below. Would like to have some coffee already placed in the kitchen like normal hotel would supply.
It was a little dated with old travel guides and folder about the unit, and the apartment require minor fixtures replacement. It would be nice to have shampoo and bath soap. We almost ran out of toilet paper but probably could ask for more at the counter. The balcony have a step that is a tripping hazard.
Overall,we are satisfied with our stay and would like to come back again during warmer season.

Submitted on Dec 8, 2022

vacation 2022

Warren OH

5.0

As always Holiday Surf and Racquet Club did not disappoint. Staff is extremely friendly and the room was excellent. Location is one of the best and the beach is beautiful.

Submitted on Oct 10, 2022

destin stay fall 2022

Lebanon TN

5.0

The front desk staff made it all worth it! What a group of winners. They are so kind & helpful at every turn. They should make commission. The umbrella staff was also amazing, we loved having that service available & included with our room. All of the staff onsite was helpful & nice. The staff & location made our vacation a 10! (Go Rachel!)

Submitted on Oct 5, 2022

great vacation

Maryville TN

5.0

I have stayed at MANY hotels in my travels and will have to say the staff were the best I have ever encountered at any location. Always friendly and at my service. Room was more than I expected and was very clean. Loved our stay there. The only reason I wouldn’t stay again is for a better view of the beach and closer walk to the sand. Not a tennis player but did watch a lot of players.

Submitted on Jul 26, 2022

beautiful view

Stroud OK

5.0

The Condo was nice with a beautiful view.

Submitted on Jul 25, 2022

week long beach vacation

Midlothian TX

5.0

Absolutely love the Holiday Surf and Racquet Club. Management is fast and attentive when a repair is needed. We needed air conditioning repair and it was fixed within an hour. The unit we stayed on this trip was in need of some updating. Comfortable but needs some love.

Submitted on Jul 3, 2022

ideal spot, staff, and facilities

Greer SC

5.0

We enjoyed every aspect of our stay. Thank you

Submitted on May 18, 2022

i would gladly stay here again

Dexter MI

5.0

perfect stay, well run facility, room was well maintained and everything worked fine. Tennis courts, pool, and free beach chairs and umbrella steps from the room. Quiet hours after 10 was nice to have quiet. Good family vacation spot!

Submitted on Apr 17, 2022

great location

Union City TN

5.0

It was easy to book & conveniently located. Having chairs service was an extra bonus.

Submitted on Apr 8, 2022

time for fun and chillax

Kenner LA

5.0

Awesome

Submitted on Oct 5, 2021

i loved it

5.0

I LOVED IT

Submitted on Sep 28, 2021

relaxing stay - great beach

Indianapolis IN

5.0

The property and location is great and private. We had a great time and will be back in the future.

Submitted on Sep 26, 2021

cute condo

David Ky

5.0

We had a great stay at Holiday Surf-- Condo 709. Condo was nicely furnished and well decorated in the kitchen and living room. The kitchen was well equipped as well. The bedroom and bathroom could use some updates, but it wouldn't prevent us from staying again. It was the perfect size for our family of four. We had no issues other than the toilet overflowing twice while there. Maintenance was quick to address the problem. Would definitely stay here again. The beach service was a huge benefit!

Submitted on Sep 1, 2021

roach infested

Hot Springs AR

4.0

We checked in, went to dinner and came back to the room. My husband saw a roach in the floor so he killed it. I got up during the night to get some water, opened the refrigerator door and saw at least 10 roaches beside the trash can. It was disgusting!! I killed at least 30 roaches that night and did not sleep a wink!
Holiday surf didn’t have any other available condos for the whole week so we had to move rooms each day, which was fine but made the vacation a little stressful. However I was not staying in a roach infested room even after they had a pest company come spray.
The GM and front desk staff were kind and apologetic regarding this issue and tried to accommodate the best they could which we are very grateful.
The maintenance man was so incredibly sweet and came to the room at 1:30am when I called to report the issue. He came back to the room early the next morning to check on the problem and continued checking on us daily to ensure we were having a great vacation.
The other condos we moved to during the week did not have any issues and were great so I’m not exactly sure what happened with this condo but I hope they got the issue resolved.
This condo is dated. The bedroom still has carpet and bathroom has not been updated. It definitely needs some TLC overall and I would not recommend this condo specifically.. BUT Holiday Surf as a whole is fine and the other condos were nice as I previously mentioned.

Submitted on Aug 11, 2021

summer vacay

4.0

The property itself was great. Plenty of room, clean, and the view was great. The blankets for the fold out couch were not great. They were old, thin and a little ragged. They definitely need to invest in a couple of new ones. Almost everything about the condo itself was great!

What was NOT great was getting woke up at 11:30 at night to someone unlocking our door . Three females staying alone, that is not something you want to wake up to in the middle of the night. After unlocking the door code, the man tried to open the door, but we yelled at him several times and all he said was. “Security” and then walked off. We called the front desk and their explanation was that they thought we had checked out that day and the room was empty. WHY would you wait until the middle of the night to go into a condo instead of checking it at checkout time? This made me VERY uncomfortable!!!!

Submitted on Jul 3, 2021

beautiful views. awesome location

Zelienople PA

5.0

We loved staying here. Destin has become quite the popular area. Loved the location of the property...perfect for morning walks..beautiful views from the balcony..and every amenity you would want

Submitted on Jun 14, 2021

great location!

Irvine NA

5.0

Great location right on the beach. Short commute the harbor walk. Very family friendly.

Submitted on Jun 9, 2021

vacation

Cordova TN

4.0

I enjoy my vacation for fiancé birthday loved to hear the ocean besides the little baby roaches that were in the bathroom crawling.

Submitted on Mar 17, 2021

destin 2020

Wynne AR

5.0

wonderful location stunning view. only problem I ran into was the day we checked in the code to the door didnt work I told staff she told me I was doing something wrong so I tried the instructions she gave me, still didnt work, told her again and she realized the code hadn't taken and was told to wait 30 min and try again and if still not working would give me a key. still didnt work so I didnt get to enjoy the beach w my family the whole day bc we didnt want to leave our things unattended. next morning maintenance came and turns out the batteries were dead in keypad on door.

Submitted on Oct 3, 2020

awesome get away!

Ozark AR

5.0

We have been coming to holiday surf and racquet club for the last 3years, we love this place and will always come back here, it’s a amazing place just to get away from everything and just relax, love drink coffee on the balcony and watching for dolphins in the morning, overall just can’t say enough about Holiday Surf, we love it!����And will be back!

Submitted on Jun 29, 2020

709 labor day week

Atlanta GA

5.0

Overall, good. The condition f unit 709 is tired and needs an update. Carpet left my socks black. Couch in living room was very uncomfortable to even sit on. Ceilings near air vents were dark with soot. A fresh coat of paint, some new furniture and new carpet (or tilei in Bedroom is needed.

Submitted on Sep 25, 2019

review

N/A CO

4.0

Perfect location

Submitted on Aug 17, 2019

we were very pleased

Canton NC

5.0

The location of this property is perfect, the view from the room was awesome. Overall we had a great experience here, was a little disappointed to see other guests leaving trash in common areas and trash pulled out of the dumpster in the parking lot. The staff was very friendly, and the room was good. We will definitely be returning.

Submitted on Aug 8, 2019

furniture in poor condition

McKinney TX

4.0

The kitchen was nicely updated, but poorly stocked. Not that I expect a fully stocked kitchen, but a cutting board and couple of sharp knives would have been nice, as well as a large bowl. The sofa was like they got it from goodwill. You sink way down, as springs are worn out and it makes horrible noises when you sit on either end. I put a quilt over it to sit on. Nice view! A table with chairs would have been nice to eat breakfast on the balcony. Washers ate our money and half the equipment in the gym didn’t work.

Submitted on Aug 3, 2019

wonderful vacation

Cedar Lake IN

5.0

Overall we were very happy with this 7th floor unit. We didn't hear anything from neighboring units. The views from the balcony are amazing (But the slider doesn't close properly or lock and is difficult to open/close) Kitchen has been recently renovated and probably the nicest part of this unit. The king size bed was comfortable, plenty of closet space and dressers. The shower was good. We never received fresh towels (we had 3 total that we used over 5 days). We were told they only change towels twice a week, but we never got fresh ones. The couches are probably the one thing that could use upgrading. They are dated and musty smelling. My daughter slept on the pull-out bed and had we not brought our air mattress, she would have been very uncomfortable.

We were close to great restaurants and different attractions, Although there was a lot of road construction and traffic! Target was very conveniently a couple minutes away, which was great because we needed to get food and supplies for the week.

The week we were there, there was a lot of military air traffic! So being on the top floor gave us an amazing view of that as well! It was super cool and we LOVED it! Being able to see Apache and black hawks helicopters among others! The day we arrived the Blue Angels flew past too!

The beach was absolutely beautiful! Surprisingly it was not over crowded (for it being Spring Break). Sand was white and soft. The water was still pretty chilly (late March) but water was so clear!! Umbrella and chairs supplied and also paddle board/kayak rentals priced very reasonably.

Submitted on Apr 4, 2019

prop mgt very professional

Hamelton ON

4.0

709 has many defiecincies incl: PATIO DOOR,DRESSER duarer broken,fan wont turn off dirty doors, grouting in hall and doors desperateely need a good cleaning, tv needs updating- very hard to start,broken clock and no broom

Submitted on Mar 6, 2019

week of 8-12-18

Lavalette West Virginia

5.0

The condo was wonderful. It worked great for my family of 4. Brand new kitchen and appliances were awesome! My only complaint is the porch/patio furniture is very cheap. It would have been a little more enjoyable to set on nicer patio furniture. But overall I was happy with the decision to stay there.

Submitted on Aug 19, 2018

good experience

Murfreesboro Tennessee

5.0

Great location in town and on the beach, and it's off Highway 98 so there was easy access to the property without the highway congestion. The room had all the appliances and amenities we needed for our weeklong stay. Some of the furniture could be updated, as well as the bathroom, but we came for the beach. We used the room to sleep and change so it wasn't a dealbreaker for us. We liked the direct beach access without a long walk, and enjoyed the beach service of umbrella and chairs. Overall the room and property itself was fine, nothing impressive but nothing terrible either. My personal preferences of multiple elevators (they have 2), the room door opening to the inside rather than out (for safety reasons), and on-site food/beverage options (other than vending machines or deliver) were lacking, but again none of it was a deal breaker. I don't HAVE to stay here again and would be willing to try other properties, but this was fine for what we needed.

Submitted on Jul 26, 2018

best place we have stayed in destin!

Murfreesboro TN

5.0

The room was just amazing. The condo was very clean. The view was amazing of the ocean and pool. The beach was amazing having the chairs included with our stay was an awesome perk. This place is where we will be coming back to for years to come.

Submitted on Jul 4, 2018

condo #709

Madisonville KY

5.0

This condo was everything we hoped for and more! Location was perfect, close to all the best restaurants, Target, and steps from the beach. We will absolutely be returning.

Submitted on Jun 20, 2018

nice vacation

Louisville KY

5.0

Great location. View from condo was perfect. The beach service is a nice perk. Condo was good enough. Could use maybe a few updates. Friendly staff and helpful in every way !!
Unit did not have an iron or hair dryer , made a call to front desk and they made it all appear.

Submitted on May 11, 2018

easter weekend

North Little Rock Arkansas

5.0

Came in on Mar 30 and stayed the weekend until Apr 2. The condo was nice! Perfect for the weekend. The view was amazing. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Submitted on Apr 18, 2018

Location

510 Gulf Shore Drive, Destin, FL 32541 US
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