Rental was clean and location was great! Would 100% stay here again.
Submitted on Mar 17, 2025
We have stayed at HSRC several times and this room is the most conveniently located condo we’ve stayed in. It was clean and as advertised. And of course HSRC is in a great location. As always the staff was excellent. We had an issue with a temperature sensor on the stove and maintenance came to the room and fixed it immediately.
Submitted on Oct 9, 2024
Resort is well maintained. Unit was ok, would suggest a different layout for tv in bedroom, not at all comfortable to watch tv in bed.
Submitted on Sep 26, 2024
Had a great week at HSRC. The room was nice and the gulf view was spectacular from the 2nd floor. Friendly staff and accommodating. The beach service and personal was great. Only negative was no washer-dryer in room.
Submitted on Aug 31, 2024
The location was great, and the view was wonderful, the room was not clean when we arrived. The mattress had a sunken in side. The sheets were stained. The maintenance guys helped try to resolve our issues quickly. If I stayed at this complex again I would try another unit.
Submitted on Jul 22, 2024
Unit 220 was the perfect location to all the important things. The beach, the pool and the parking lot. One flight of stairs and you are wherever you want to be. Condo had all kitchen items needed for our stay. Conveniently located near all the must go to restaurants. We would definitely recommend and will be back!!
Submitted on Jul 7, 2024
We have been staying here for 20 plus years. Always a great time!
Submitted on May 27, 2024
This is a very nice place. Convenient to everything yet still private and peaceful.
Submitted on Apr 22, 2024
220 is a super clean and updated unit, highly recommended. Holiday Surf is the best place to be in Destin.
Submitted on Sep 28, 2023
The unit location keeps us coming back. It is right next to the stairs, at the 2nd floor, you have an amazing view of the ocean without many stairs to climb, and the location at the end makes it quiet and close to the beach. We also enjoy having a murphy bed instead of a sleeper sofa to rely on (although it has that too) as it is comfier and easier to use. However, the unit really really needs a refresh. The cabinets, toilet, and many items are starting to show their age. The unit is comfy and the bed is huge. However, Holiday Surf and Rac. really need to figure out a consistent way to provide two chairs per unit. Beach chair attendants were allowing a family reunion to reserve over 20 chairs at a time in the front without even visiting, definitely exceeding the "2" per unit amount. I'm assuming they paid a hefty tip to the attendants to have them reserve it for them. There was no oversight. This isn't the unit's fault, but the resorts.
Submitted on Jun 26, 2023
Frist time to Destin. All went very well. For years I have been vacationing on the Atlantic coast. There is no comparison of the cleanness and the accommodations that we received at Holiday Surf. The staff , rooms, Life guard , property were all great.
Hope to book my next vacation in Destin.
Submitted on Jun 19, 2023
We had a wonderful time! The property is very well kept, very clean, and the pool is exceptionally nice. Moving the area to rinse off closer to the beach was a great idea. Having to go down each morning to get our beach chairs (if we want the front row) is still the biggest complaint we have.
Submitted on May 16, 2023
Have not had any problems other than the tv & front desk told me how to do it & that if the fix didn't work, they would send someone to fix it.
Submitted on Feb 17, 2023
Excellent with good friends !!!
Submitted on Nov 5, 2022
We had a great time during our stay! Location was great. Employees were friendly. And condo exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be returning on our next trip to the beach.
Submitted on Aug 14, 2022
We had a great 1st experience at Holiday Surf. The front desk was very nice and helpful. Unit 220 was very nice. Everything was clean, great view, comfy bed. Will return again!
Submitted on Jul 21, 2022
I would say that there was a lack of information pertaining to activities available and how to participate. I think some partnerships with local companies would do a lot for both sides. Unit information, like the thermostat, would have been helpful. I thought it was an alarm and was not going to touch it. Froze for two nights. Loved the older, established facility. Better built. Our unit could be updated/more modern; guess I will select a different unit next time. Loved the beach and weather. Loved our experience. Thank you.
Submitted on May 21, 2022
Everything was great! Staff was extremely nice and informative. Room and property just like picture. Perfect spring break 2022 trip. Thank You!
Submitted on Apr 25, 2022
Our rental unit was fantastic. We had a great view of the gulf from our room and were able to see dolphins every day. I would definitely stay in 220 again
Submitted on Apr 10, 2022
Location is perfect and staff is very helpful !!
Love that the beach is right out the door!!
Condo was nice
Submitted on Mar 10, 2022
Awesome get away. Great condo!
Submitted on Dec 1, 2021
We have stayed quite a few times at Holiday Surf and Racquet over the years, first with our children and now with our grandchildren in a room nearby. And except for the time we had a red tide experience all have been very good. For kids and beach time it is a nice combination of beach access and nice rooms to stay in. Less of the hustle and bustle you see in other areas of Destin with its location.
Submitted on Oct 19, 2021
Loved that this condo is right on the beach. We stayed on the second floor making use of stairs nice as elevator was far from our unit. We really enjoyed our vacation going fishing with Destin Inshore and on a dolphin cruise. Spent most of the time on the beach. This condo puts out beach chairs and umbrellas which is nice. However, the young man taking care of this was very rude taking our chairs and umbrellas away at 4:00 in the afternoon. When we asked him about it he just said “duh”! Then told us to find others. He then waited to remove the others at 6:30 pm. The unit we stayed in needs some good cleaning, maintenance, and updating. There is a vacuum but no broom or dustpan. Outside windows had not been cleaned in a very long time. They have a laundry room on the 4th floor but it’s not air conditioned and 1/2 the washing machines were out of order. But overall we had an awesome time.
Submitted on Aug 2, 2021
Reserving was fine. Love the beach area. Beach attendent Dane was great. Like the unit location. Unit wasnt clean. Sand on floors, spilled drinks left behind. furniture was broken down. (couch & bed) Paint chipping off walls. Not a deal breaker but grilling in the parking lot isnt the best. You have some green areas that would make wonderful grilling areas. Would maybe stay here again but definitely a different unit. Would hesitate to recommend.
Submitted on May 30, 2021
Condo 220 was beautiful! It had everything we needed. Will be coming back.
Submitted on May 23, 2021
We had a very pleasant experience. Our condo on the second floor was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Our view of the gulf from the balcony was magnificent. There was a bit of a problem with the AC one day but it was handled professionally and fixed promptly. We definitely had an enjoyable time there.
Submitted on Apr 16, 2021
We have stayed at Holiday Surf several times and always enjoy our visit. This condo had very simple furnishings and very little decor items compared to other units. It was renovated but in need of a little TLC. The pots and pans were very greasy and had to be cleaned before using. The utensils were not clean. They may need a new dishwasher
Submitted on Apr 12, 2021
This would be my 5th time staying at Holiday Surf. We arrived at 11:00 on check in day, and wasn’t able to get into our room until 4:30. The view from the balcony was wonderful with the view of the beach and ocean. Easy access to the beach. My small 8 year old planned to sleep on the Murphy bed but since she didn’t weigh a lot, we were afraid it would collapse as it didn’t seem very sturdy. Overall, the view from the balcony out weighed the room experience.
Submitted on Apr 11, 2021
Last minute booking, really needed somewhere quiet to wait for a new home to be completed, and wow - this place is LOVELY! easy access to the best sunrise and sunsets in all of Destin, truly. Loved my stay here and the staff are so nice.
Submitted on Feb 18, 2021
Wonderful place to stay. Check in was easy. Had a great view of the ocean and beach. Our room was immaculate. Would definitely stay here again.
Submitted on Oct 17, 2020
We stayed here and were very happy with it! It was just as expected and described. Very clean and perfect for a small family! The view from the balcony was perfect! Will def stay here again!
Submitted on Jul 15, 2020
We have been going to HSRC for 16 years. Love the place and the location! But we found the beach erosion to be a problem this year. (They don't tell you that when you book.). Also, nothing but a sheet on the master bed. We had to ask for a bedspread/comforter. When I advised management that the broom in the unit was broken, they asked me to bring it to them. Oddly enough, I don't believe that the customer should be doing any of that. Still love the place, but a bit disappointed in a few things. Management has changed.
Submitted on Oct 14, 2019
We loved our unit at HSRC. We always try to stay in this unit bc of the easy accessibility to the beach and parking. Some of the furniture seems outdated but the kitchen and bath are very nice with granite countertops. The Murphy bed is an added bonus in case one of our family members wanted to visit.
Submitted on Oct 2, 2019
Awesome time as usual.
Submitted on Sep 16, 2019
It was true to the pictures and description. We had a wonderful time and would visit with this host again. Thank you very much.
Submitted on Aug 19, 2019
This is our 2nd time at Holiday Surf and Resort. We love it here. Perfect location to the beach and to many restaurants and places to take the kids too. I purposely chose this condo due to its views of the beach and the close proximity to the parking lot.
Submitted on Aug 19, 2019
We had a great time in our vacation. The condo at HSRC was very clean, neat and organized. Great beach access and of course great beaches. Very friendly staff and great accommodations. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Submitted on Jul 2, 2019
We have stayed in this same condo previously. When we saw on the website all the updates, especially the updated balconies we decided to book at Holiday Surf and Racquet. Our condo was excellent the furnishings were great. Overall Great time. We will stay here again!!!
Submitted on May 8, 2019
We really enjoyed the location of the condo in the Holiday Surf & Racquet club. It was very convenient to the beach & a short drive to many good restaurants. The view of the gulf from the second story are great. Watching the dolphins from our balcony was a bonus!
Submitted on Apr 4, 2019
This was our 3rd or 4th stay at this location. We love it! The room is exactly what you see in the pictures. 220 is only 1 flight of stairs from the parking lot, so it's easy to unload your stuff. Also, the 2nd floor is high enough for perfect view of the gulf. It's an easy walk to the beach from the room. We were surprised at how much beach erosion has took place over the winter. Destin's traffic is kinda bad but otherwise it's a beautiful place.
Submitted on Mar 17, 2019
Good
Submitted on Feb 23, 2019
We have stayed at Holiday Surf for many years and each year is a pleasure. This unit is very comfortable and the view is terrific. It is also convenient to get to and from the beach. I would however, tell the owner to replace the DVR equipment. The remote control doesn't work and you have to switch the cable box to video before viewing. There were no instructions on how to do this so we had to have maintenance help us. You also have to juggle the input cables in back of the TV to tune the picture in. Something is out of whack between the TV and DVR. The only reason we even needed it was because it was rainy one day and we took advantage of the DVR rental box in the lobby. There was also no clock in the bedroom. Again, not a big deal, just an inconvenience.
We look forward to returning in 2019.
Submitted on Nov 9, 2018
The property was very nice and clean. Would recommend it to anyone that will be staying in Destin.
Submitted on Oct 29, 2018
We thouroughly enjoyed our stay. The only issue we had, and it was corrected, was the bedroom mattress. It was in terrible condition. We mentioned it to the front desk staff, and we had a new mattress the next day. We only wish we had voiced our concern earlier in our stay.
Submitted on Oct 18, 2018
Place was clean, staff was very helpful in fixing problems (toilet running, lightbulbs out). Would recommend bringing your own beach chairs - the chairs and umbrella's are nice, but very uncomfortable. Took 15 days to get security deposit back (10 full business days). Ridiculous!
Submitted on Sep 24, 2018
We really enjoyed our stay in unit #220. The unit was pretty clean except we found hairs under the fitted sheet. The Matress pad should have been washed before our stay. Other than that the unit was clean. My only complaint would be there was not basic spices like salt and pepper in the unit. I’ve stayed in several condos in my life and never been in one without them. We bought food before I realized this. I was also surprised there was not any coffee. The unit did have a normal coffee pot and a kureg. There was only one skillet so it made cooking a larger breakfast a little difficult. There were many other cooking things but we were only cooking breakfast so we did not use them. They could use a few sharp knifes and maybe a pizza cutter as we did a frozen pizza the night we arrived. I loved that the whole unit was tile so there was no gross carpet from the sand. Overall I would come again just be aware that I might need to bring more with me. One other thing is the king bed seems to be showing wear. We were concerned as there was visable sagging. We slept fine on it but we were exhausted from the week of travel we had done before our few days here.
We enjoyed the umbrella and chairs everyday on the beach. The view was beautiful! We took the dolphin tour as part of the excursion card and really enjoyed it.
Submitted on Aug 23, 2018
Overall the condo was very nice. All the conveniences of home steps away from the beach! The kitchen is beautiful which looks out to the beach. The only two things we thought could be improved upon...more or better pillows. And a coffee maker would be a nice addition but we purchased iced coffee for the trip and that worked well. The beach was well kept and chairs/umbrellas were a huge perk! The last thing I wanted to mention was the unlimited DVD rentals available from the lobby were awesome! Overall we would definitely stay at the surf & racquet club again!
Submitted on Aug 19, 2018
WE HAVE BEEN TO DESTIN MANY TIMES. JULY 2018 WAS OUR FIRST TIME AT HOLIDAY SURF AND RACQUET CLUB ROOM 220. WE ARE MARRIED, NO KIDS, IN OUR 30'S. THE ROOM HAS A STAIRCASE RIGHT OUTSIDE THE DOOR WHICH PROVIDED EASY ACCESS TO THE BEACH AND OUR VEHICLE. BEWARE, THE COMPLIMENTARY (2) BEACH CHAIRS WERE 1ST COME, 1ST GET DOWN THERE EARLY AND TAG YOUR UMBRELLA. THE CLOSE LOCATION TO DOWNTOWN DESTIN MAKES IT EASY FOR NIGHTLIFE, LESS EXPENSIVE UBERS/LIFTS, AND CLOSE ACCESS TO WATER SPORTING COMPANIES. PRIVACY AND VIEW OF OCEAN WAS VERY NICE. THE CEILING FAN LIGHT WAS A LITTLE BROKE BUT MY HUSBAND IS HANDY SO A QUICK 5 MIN FIX DID IT. FREE MOVIE RENTALS (MACHINE DIDN'T WORK THOUGH), POOL WAS VERY CLEAN/GOOD TEMP. DISCOUNTS PROVIDED THROUGH WATER SPORTING COMPANY...WE TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE DOLPHIN CRUISE (SUNSET CRUISE)...AND LOVED IT!! HIGHLY RECOMEND FOR COUPLES AND FAMILIES.
Submitted on Aug 15, 2018
We love this place! Property description was accurate. I think every room has an ocean view. Everything was clean and maintained. You don't have to go far to find something for the kids to do, or somewhere to eat. It was a very relaxing week for us. Highly recommend.
Submitted on Jun 26, 2018
Very positive stay! Our condo was very clean and had everything we needed. The staff at the front desk were helpful suggesting places to visit.
Submitted on Mar 18, 2018