This condo was very pretty and stylish. The on-line photos don't do it justice. The Sandestin area is very nice, well kept, and landscaped. Westwinds has covered, gated parking. Westwinds is right on the beach, i.e., no streets to cross to access the beach. The condo view was straight out to the beach and Gulf. We saw dolphins playing in the surf one morning from the condo balcony. Stainless appliances, granite countertops, ample amount of dinner and bakeware.
We visited the first week of October 2023. The Tiki Hut was open providing an easy and tasty sandwich and drink option.
Beach chairs and umbrellas are available for rent at an additional cost. Unfortunately, Westwinds beach chair rentals are not "first row" seating. People with private chairs and umbrellas sat in two rows in front of the rented Westwinds chairs. I didn't see a phone number/email to contact the chair rental company to reserve chairs prior to our arrival. Therefore, our chairs were in the second row of Westwinds chairs the entire week. Next time, purchase beach chairs at Alvins - better seating location, cost savings.
I found the condo on VRBO and was directed to a Vacation Rental Company to reserve and pay for the unit. There was an additional VRBO rental fee added to my bill. I have rented Destin condos in the past I have located on VRBO in the past and never incurred a VRBO fee.