Welcome, and thank you for choosing The Sunset Penthouse — we are so glad you are here! Kick off your shoes, pour your favorite drink, and step out to the balcony; those 12th-floor sunsets over the lagoon pool are the reason we fell for this home. We have tried to think of everything you will need for an easy, restful stay, and it is all in this guide. So settle in, make yourself at home, and as we like to say around here: play, rest, repeat. — Marsha
At the resort reception (Front Desk, D on the map), use the Express Check-In Kiosk — also signed as the Key Nest locker — in the room next to reception.
Select "Key Pick Up" and enter the 8-digit code from your check-in message to collect your keys, wristbands, and a parking pass.
Take the East Tower elevator to floor 12 and find Unit 11211.
Check-in is from 4:00 PM; reception is staffed 9:00 AM–5:30 PM. Early check-in is available from $15 through your Guest Portal (based on availability).
Wi-Fi
Connect
Network:Palms#11211
Password:beachball11211
Parking
Park in the resort garage (C) — spaces are free and unassigned, so take any open spot after you check in. Let us know how many vehicles you are bringing so the Front Desk has the right number of passes ready. You get up to two passes (no trailers or boats), and the garage has 7 ft 5 in clearance — the third floor is uncovered. Overflow parking is available by Destin Brothers for a fee.
Your private penthouse patio — Gulf and resort views from the 12th floor.
Find Your Way
The marked route below runs from the parking garage to the Front Desk and on to the East Tower. Use the lettered legend to find every amenity.
Your Home Base
A 2-bedroom, 2-bath penthouse that comfortably sleeps 6.
The king suite, living room, and a fully equipped kitchen.
Sleeping
Bedroom 1: King bed, blackout curtains, private patio access.
Bedroom 2: Full-over-full bunk bed, with a Roku TV on the lower bunk.
Living room: Queen sleeper sofa, blackout curtains.
Kitchen & Dining
Fully equipped: Keurig, electric kettle, drip coffee maker, toaster, blender, crock pot, cocktail shaker, dishwasher, plus all dishes, pots, and pans. Dining table seats 6. We leave a starter pack of kitchen detergent and trash bags.
Laundry
In-unit washer and dryer are in Bedroom 2, with a starter pack of laundry detergent. Linens and towels are provided.
Beach Gear (Included)
2 beach chairs, 2 beach towels, an umbrella with anchor, and beach toys are yours to use. The beach at June White Decker Park is a 0.5-mile walk.
Make a Splash
The 11,000 sq ft zero-entry lagoon pool — the largest in Destin.
Wear your wristband whenever you use the amenities, and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Pools: 11,000 sq ft zero-entry lagoon pool (the largest in Destin, with waterfalls), a heated pool, and a kids' pool with a mushroom fountain.
Also: Hot tub, splash pad, and a gated playground.
Courts: Basketball, two lit tennis courts (great after dark), and pickleball — both an indoor court (by the gym) and an outdoor one.
Fitness: State-of-the-art gym / fitness center.
Grills: Community charcoal grills (bring your own charcoal & lighter) plus alfresco dining.
On-site: The Blue Lagoon Beach Club restaurant & bar, and Bart Rockett's Magic & Comedy Show several nights a week.
Gate code 1532 opens the playground area — tennis, pickleball, basketball, and the grills. Borrow basketballs and paddles at the front desk.
Beach shuttle: a free shuttle to the public beach runs daily in season (parked out front) — confirm current hours with reception.
House Rules
The primary guest must be 25 or older to rent.
No smoking or vaping in the unit or any building — designated smoking areas are posted outside.
No pets.
No parties or events.
Wristbands required at all amenities; kids must have an adult.
Quiet hours are 10 PM–8 AM — sound carries between the towers.
Please treat our home with care and let us know right away if anything is amiss.
Good to Know
Do I have to be 25 to book?
Yes — the primary guest on the reservation must be 25 or older.
Where do I park, and can I bring two cars?
Park in the resort garage; spots are free and unassigned. Two (or more) vehicles are fine — just tell us the count ahead of time so the Front Desk has enough parking passes.
Can I check in early?
Yes — early check-in is a paid add-on from $15 through your Guest Portal, subject to availability. Standard check-in is 4:00 PM.
Can I check out late?
Yes — late check-out is a paid add-on through your Guest Portal, subject to availability. Standard check-out is 10:00 AM.
What is the Wi-Fi?
Network Palms#11211, password beachball11211.
Need to change your dates?
Date changes go through the platform you booked on (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.), subject to availability. Reach out if you need a hand.
Can I add trip insurance?
If you did not add it when you booked, you can buy trip insurance through your Guest Portal.
Beach Flags & Emergencies
Surf flags:Green calm • Yellow moderate • Red high hazard • Double red = closed • Purple = marine life. Text BEACH to 44144 for daily surf conditions.
A mile of protected, undeveloped shoreline where sugar-white quartz sand meets that signature emerald water — blissfully uncrowded next to the resort beaches. Spread out a towel, follow the boardwalk nature trail through the sea oats, and watch for dolphins that swim startlingly close to shore. New for 2026: day-use visitors need a reservation (starting May 15) — book ahead.
“This is our favorite beach in Destin — quieter than the resort, and we have watched dolphins swim right up to the shore.”
The waterfront boardwalk at the heart of the harbor: charter docks where the day's catch comes in, local shops, seafood with a view, and live music as the sun goes down. It is also the launch point for nearly every dolphin cruise, fishing charter, and zip line in town.
“We always end a Destin day here — grab seafood on the water and stay for the sunset over the harbor.”
Two of the best afternoons in Destin start at the same harbor docks. Climb aboard a narrated dolphin or sunset cruise — fins often surface within minutes of leaving the dock — or book a deep-sea charter and reel in snapper, grouper, or mahi with a seasoned captain. Air-conditioned boats, family-friendly crews, and a fish-cleaning welcome back at the dock make it effortless for first-timers.
“Even if you have never fished, book a morning charter — the kids still talk about the one they reeled in.”
Just past the Destin Bridge the Gulf shallows turn turquoise and waist-deep, and a floating city of boats, rafts, and music springs up each day. Anchor a pontoon, drift on a float with a cold drink, and grab lunch from a floating vendor. Reachable only by boat — the kind of afternoon people plan whole trips around.
“Rent a pontoon for the day and anchor at Crab Island — it is the most fun you will have on the water.”
Classic family fun: the Wild Woody wooden go-kart track spirals three-and-a-half stories into the air before dropping you back down, surrounded by bumper boats, mini-golf, kiddie rides, and a packed arcade. Tracks geared to every age.
“The Wild Woody go-karts are a rite of passage — go at dusk when it all lights up.”
More than 40 water attractions — plunging slides, a wave pool, and a lazy river built for drifting the afternoon away — plus splash zones for little ones and 54 holes of mini-golf next door. A full-day, all-ages escape (seasonal).
“A guaranteed hit with the kids when they need a break from the sand.”
The Emerald Coast's premier open-air shopping and dining: 80-plus shops and restaurants, an AMC cinema, bowling, and a play lawn for the kids. The rainy-day backup and the relaxed evening out, rolled into one.
“Our rainy-day plan — shops, a movie, and dinner all in one easy stop.”
