Near Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park, Hear the Ocean - Sandpiper Cove provides golfing on-site, a playground and an arcade/games room. With amenities such as a beachfront location and sunloungers, this condo is the perfect place to soak up the sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a gym.
Reviews
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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About this property
Hear the Ocean - Sandpiper Cove
Renovated…New Management…Spectacular in both setting and design, this contemporary craftsman-style home perfectly captures the sunrise and sunset, ocean views, and comfort of shallow calm waters. Situated in the gated community, 43-acre resort in the heart of Destin, amenities available at Sandpiper Cove including a marina, 5 pools, 3 hot tubs, 6 tennis courts, a executive 9-hole golf course and 2 onsite restaurants. You'll find white-water ocean views in every room, and glass doors that open onto the ocean-facing decks. There are three flights of stairs to go up to condo.
Located on the beach, this condo is in Holiday Isle, a neighbourhood in Destin. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider The Track Family Recreation Center and Fat Daddy's Arcade. Visit our Destin travel guide
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
29 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A
3 min drive
McDonald's
12 min walk
Circle K
3 min drive
Donut Hole
3 min drive
The Pancakery
14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Hear the Ocean - Sandpiper Cove have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Hear the Ocean - Sandpiper Cove pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Hear the Ocean - Sandpiper Cove?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Hear the Ocean - Sandpiper Cove?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hear the Ocean - Sandpiper Cove?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Hear the Ocean - Sandpiper Cove located?
Nestled on the beach, this Holiday Isle condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Choctawhatchee Bay and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Beaches and Destin Harbor Boardwalk are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Reviews
Hear the Ocean - Sandpiper Cove Reviews
7.8
Good
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Awesome location! The pictures do not do this place justice. Newer floors and furniture than the photos in the listing. Our favorite part was the giant balcony/porch overlooking the beach. We had two families of 4 and tons of space. Would definitely recommend and book again!
We had a wonderful time here... The balcony is big, the condo is big! It could use some updating but it was still nice... The only thing that was hard on me and my husband was the 4 flights of stairs you have to climb... We are not in the best of shape and if was hard going up and down then. The host was always nice and got back to me in a timely manner if I ask something.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Jeff w.
7 Jan 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The reason to stay here is for the view--it can't be beat. The condo needs some TLC--electrical outlets need attention (exposed wires, lights flicker and many dimmers don't work properly), the floor is missing a couple of "planks" in the kitchen, and the pots and pans need replaced. Bring your own coffee filters/coffee, shampoo and soap, trash bags, paper towels, and beach towels. I think that the owners need to enact some kind of accountability for whoever cleans for them--maybe pictures or physical checks. There was a sock under the bed and the floors were gritty and felt very dirty, like they needed to be mopped a few times. But the view is unparalleled and the sun shines all day on the deck! Sunrise and sunset views both!
This house by no means is perfect. Some of the outdoor furniture needs replacing. The floors need repairing in several areas. The listing needs to be updated for accuracy such as there is no grill like we hoped and the wifi was wrong. The host responded quickly though, and we also had an AC issue that they got fixed quickly. The location and the view can’t be beat though! From the deck you can see it all! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Judy H.
28 Oct 2024
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Location, nothing else
This is a property with perfect location--one of the best on the beach. However, too many things need tending to, too many things broken or not working or need to be cleaned. Too many to list. The photos show a gas grill which indicates the property has this available. Misleading. The owners need to make sure the property managers are doing their job. They are not.
Condo is beautiful and as described! Abundance of space which allowed us to be spread out which was extremely nice. Host was super helpful and responsive. Would definitely stay here again.
Overall was a good place for our family vacation. The location is close to a lot of amenities. It’s right on the beach with a fabulous balcony that runs the length of the condo. Every bed bedroom had a view of the beach. It’s pet friendly, although
Picture perfect view with plenty of space. We could let the kids play on the beach while we watched them from the balcony. Very clean. Has a water hydrant outside for washing sand off. The owner took great care of us during our stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Justin H.
18 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Mardi Gras Get Away
Good - trying to get into the condo was not good.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Courtney K.
17 Jul 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Pros:it's easy access to the beach. it has an onisight drink and good shack It can sleep a lot of people.The AC works very well. Cons: All the deck furniture to lounge on was broken. No beach equipment was left to use. In the box where it would be kept were old fishing hooks and trash. We have two young kids and thank goodness they listen when we say don't touch certain things but younger kids might not listen as well and getting their hands on a rusty hook is dangerous. The place was mostly clean, but the baseboards were beat up and nasty and the walls had scuffs and old holes in them. The kitchen sinks was old and gross. There were gaps in the flooring and the kitchen was missing three planks. They covered up with a rug but it was noticeable because we immediately noticed it. The pools and golf course are on the other side of the road in the other part of the place. So inconvienent to get to if your on the beach side. With two young kids it was never worth making the hike over there. There is a dinner table but it's in a spot where you can't see the ocean and by the bedrooms so it's not the view you want while you're eating at the beach. It seemed rather obvious the listing pictures had been enhanced by AI. Which led to a rather disappointing walk into the condo after seeing them. Overall, we'd probably look for other accommodations the next time, but it's wasn't an awful experience.
Mold in the first primary showerRoaches (we had to keep sweeping up) Large stain on the kitchen ceilingI asked before we went if tents were allowed on the property the host said Yes. We get there and the beach service said NO tents, so added expense for us to rent chairs and umbrella’s EVERY day. Host didn’t really care Neither ice maker was usable one was dirty I would read all reviews before booking. I should have (my fault). The roaches alone would have deterred us
Black mold. No indoor pool as listing states. Pet fur and drool everywhere. Roaches. Lots of things didn't work and what did work was dirty. The location was the ONLY thing this property has to offer. I could keep going but you get the point.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Tammy D.
14 Apr 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
If you have a reservation, request updated pics! Positive:The location is great and the view is spectacular. Sandpiper Cove is older but has a lot to offer & overall is well maintained. The unit accommodated our group of 7 comfortably. Negative: The AC did not work upon arrival when we called in the morning the owner was responsive and it was fixed. However, we did go 1 full day without AC and had to spend our vacation time waiting at the unit for this to be fixed. While waiting we were made aware that this was a known issue and that a service provider was at the unit the day before but the owner did not fix it and when I reached out their response was, “What happened to it?” The pictures don’t accurately depict the condition of the property & was not what I thought I was going to get.This unit is in need of serious TLC and updating. Master Bedroom 1 did not have working lights in the sink area, the sink also did not drain properly nor did the shower. My husband used a plunger to get it to drain. There was also no dresser to put clothes away and many of the closets are filled with junk. The kitchen floor is missing some of the wood flooring in front of the stove which is a trip hazard and looks really bad. I shared many concerns & sent pictures along with video to the owner. They responded by complaining about cost of upkeep & blamed renters. No remorse for their misleading advertising. They offered a free night for the next stay but no discount for the quality of this stay
We have been going to Destin for over 45 years (husband even longer) and have ridden by Sandpiper Cove on HWY 98 many times. We chose this condo because it is directly on the beach and also pet friendly. The huge balcony was the best part. We enjoyed walking out on it every day and seeing the beach and water. Also, very private area. The condo has lots of room and Check-in was convenient. For these reasons, we gave 5 Stars. However, we were unaware of there being 3 flights of steps to have to climb to get inside the unit. This is not good when having to carry luggage, groceries, etc. inside. I do not have very good balance and had to take our little dog outside several times a day to use the bathroom and walk around. Had to take it slow and stop several times to get my balance going down the steps. Also, there are a good bit of sand spurs on the property. We had to pull them out of our flops and try to keep our little dog out of them. Condo was nice inside but has areas in the kitchen where pieces of the flooring are missing; the handle at the faucet would not stay on; we didn't use the stove because we couldn't find an exhaust fan. The sliding doors at the 2 bedrooms toward the end of the balcony would not lock. My husband is a retired policeman, and he was not comfortable with no door locks. We sent the owner a video of this for Maintenance, per her request, but no one ever came. The main 'negative' for us were the 3 flights of steps but loved the private, huge balcony.
What you get for 500 a night is a view and nothing more! Breakdown of our issues:NO Smoke Detectors present! Just WOW!!! We notified the HOA as well.Standard patio chairs all broken (unusable), no table for chairs to sit around either (like in photo).All planters are filled with cigarette butts and the plants are pretty much dead.Fridge is duct taped, flooring has gaps, ice maker in bar doesn't work, no turnplate in the micro, 1st master faucet runs, no light switch at the vanity, broken chair in 2nd bedroom, unit below was under construction and they started working before 8am, couldn't hook to internet, no Menton of 3 flights of stairs, Electrical issues, 3rd bedroom shower has windows that are visible into the shower from outside (no privacy glass), we used foil to cover the windows, kitchen faucet is broken. No grill, photos are not what this place is! No mattress pads on the beds, just a sheet and the beddings are not pretty as the photos. Furniture is stained. "Living area" photo is now a bedroom. The only update to the property is the bathrooms, sort of. Beds in bedrooms are as follows: 1st King, 2nd Queen/Full, 3rd King and 4th Full/queen.We reached out to host Rachel on Saturday and never heard back from her at all during out stay. Basically, we got had and the owner and host took it to the bank! Joke on us!
Very good place to stay with a large family and very close to the beach but had some issues such as a broken lamp, some of the flooring missing in the kitchen, mold in the air return closet, missing the microwave rotating plate. The description states beach chairs but was told the owner did not pay for them and stated completely remodeled but the only new remodel was the bathroom in one of the king rooms. Overall being close to the beach and roomy was the biggest plus.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Bralynn F.
6 Jun 2026
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
It was nice, and very roomy for our family but the balcony was really loose and we have small kids. It could have some renovations done for the price.