Pinkie Flamingo Welcomes You To The Jewel of The Isle 2 Kings / 2 Twin Over Full Bunks / Queen Sleeper ​​​​​​​Beach Service Included
Did you ever hear about the time Pinkie was asked to join the quest for the fabled “jewel of the isle”? Long thought to be a slice of fiction, the “jewel of the isle” was originally believed to be a gemstone, somehow possessed with the magical power to transport a being into a vacation paradise of their choosing… where supreme relaxation, sun, fun and priceless memories ruled the day. Treasure hunters around the globe sought this magical stone yet none could seem to find it. That is…until Pinkie showed up!
Dismissed as a myth and brought into the realm of reality, the” jewel of the isle” is found at last…in unit #506 at Emerald Isle on Okaloosa Island. You can find it too! New owners with a mission to deliver an over-the-top vacation experience to their guests have spared no expense in their 2021 renovation. New flooring, new decor, new furniture and more. You have to see it for yourself.
With a Gulf-front location on the famous Okaloosa Island, the Emerald Isle Resort tantalizes guests with its beautiful sparkling pool and an expansive coastal footprint. Plenty of space to spread out and unwind on the pool deck and out onto the sand. Close to shopping at The Pier and several local dining spots, the location could not be better. Okaloosa Island allows no building over 6 stories so beaches are less crowded.
Drive 10 minutes to Destin, voted 'Best Beach Town' by Southern Living Magazine readers! Fans of deep- sea fishing refer to Destin as simply the 'World's Luckiest Fishing Village'. Golf Digest lists Destin in its 'Top Ten Best Golf Towns in America'. Explore the Emerald Coast from this convenient location.
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All of Pinkie's Properties Have A Few Things In Common • Must Be 25 To Book • No Smoking • Cancellation OK 30 Days Prior To Check-In • Sheets & Bath Towels Included…BYO Beach Towels • All Kitchens Fully-Equipped With Cooking/Eating Utensils… BYO Spices & Food • Basic Essentials Starter Set Only…TP, Paper Towels, Trash Bags, Soaps, Etc …Depending on Length of Stay You May Need More
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Fort Walton Beach
Located in Okaloosa Island, a neighbourhood in Fort Walton Beach, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Preston Hood Athletic Complex or Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center. With jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Fort Walton Beach, FL
What's nearby
Fort Walton Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Okaloosa Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Santa Rosa Sound - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Okaloosa Island Pier - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 19 min drive
Nestled on the beach, this Okaloosa Island condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. Santa Rosa Sound and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Excellent location! Everything was perfect. Condo had everything we needed. It even has a washer and dryer which isnt listed in the amenities. Perfect for our fam of 9. Will definitely be back!
Even though there was a hurricane in south Florida we were blessed with awesome weather on Okaloosa Island! Very pleased with the rental, the pool and great Beach access!
Tim C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2024
You just made my day! A 5-Flamingo Review is worth its weight in pink. Do come back soon…PinkieJ))
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rachel
2 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was absolutely gorgeous! I will definitely be booking again. It truly is a treasure!
Loved layout of condo inside & outside great proximity to private pool & beach. Wonderful being able to rent chairs & umbrella ready for us daily! Many thanks also for the multitude of beach toys for the kids to use during our stay
Judy R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2024
You are a part of the flock now! Let us know how we can help make more vacation memories happen in the future 850-4-pinkie. Always happy to help :-)
We love staying on okaloosa island. This property is located right in the middle on the beach side. We love going walking through the neighborhoods in the mornings to get our exercise in. It’s conveniently located in proximity to Destin where it’s just a short drive over to enjoy good night entertainment and restaurants but don’t sleep on downtown ft Walton either.
Roxie C.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2024
You are part of the flock now! Let us know how we can help make more vacation memories happen. 850-4-pinkie. Always happy to help :-)
Highly recommend staying here, the pictures do not do it justice. Tons of room, great location, easy check in/check out. Came for a bachelorette weekend with 8 girls and we all slept comfortably and had no problems getting ready between the two baths. Very quick walk to the beach.
Cassidy H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2024
You just made my day! A 5-Flamingo Review is worth its weight in pink. Do come back soon…Pinkie
Gorgeous area. Everything just as listed. Quick contact back. Great location and nice quiet section of the beach. 2 families stayed here and we all had a great time. The bunk bed room was perfect for the children to all share and be together. Beautiful views from the balcony. Close to everything but yet away from all the hustle and bustle that comes with vacation areas. Will definitely be back.
Heather A.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2024
You are a part of the flock now! Let us know how we can help make more vacation memories happen in the future 850-4-pinkie. Always happy to help :-)
The condo was well furnished and exactly as pictured. We had 4 adults and 3 older teenagers and there was plenty of space. Complex is on the ocean but unit is just ocean view from patio. So the balcony looks over the tennis courts we read the description so knew this and it was fine there was a great ocean breeze on the 5th floor. The management was very responsive to questions and needs. We were very pleased with our stay and I would recommend it for larger families. Beach was beautiful!
This is a beautifully renovated condo. Two master suites and the bunk room with 4 beds provided plenty of room for our family. The unit is very clean and well-stocked with basic needs for a week-long stay. The description doesn't specify so I overlooked the fact that there isn't a washer/dryer in the unit. There is a coin-operated laundry on the same floor and convenient to the unit. We would rent this unit again!
Traci B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2024
You are a part of the flock now! Let us know how we can help make more vacation memories happen in the future 850-4-pinkie. Always happy to help :-)
Verified
6/10 Okay
chloe w.
5 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Stay
The condo is nice. Basic cleaning. Fixtures and baseboards dirty. The building is gulf side but the condos are not oceanfront or views. Also, we planned to use the pull out couch but were not able to since there were no sheets and after contacting the management they didn’t care to make sure we got them so, plan on one less bed then they state is available.
chloe w.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2023
Now! Now! Why are you carrying on like this? I sent the sleeper sofa sheets right away. This condo is not marketed as full Gulf-front...the resort sits right on the beach however. Please come back to stay again. Pinkie:)))
It was great. I suggest bringing more towels. The washer and dryer is not in the room and you have to pay 1.75 for washing and drying your clothes. The comforter and sheets could’ve been cleaner. They comforter was stained I took it off and used a blanket we had in the car. I would not stay here again just because there is not washer and dryer in the room.
You only get 2 garbage bags so bring extra
Cassandra Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2024
Thank you for coming...yes this resort has the washer/dryers in the hall..outside of the unit. We have some fresh new comforters here also. All of the units come with a starter set of basics...depending on length of stay you may need more. Pinkie:))
Our stay at Emerald Isle was great. This was my first time using vrbo. The credit card fees are 3%. If we stay at Emerald Isle again, I will try to book directly through them so I won’t be charged vrbo fees.
The pictures of this condo do not do it justice. It’s 2 condos put together and it’s HUGE! The floors and one of the beds had sand on them. It’s expected because it’s on the beach, but housekeeping should have done a better job cleaning them and washing the comforters. Everything else was clean except for some scuff marks on the white walls. We did get stuck in the elevator for about 10 minutes. We used the call button in the elevator to call for help and they got us out pretty quick. The elevator was slow and could be upgraded.
Roxanne D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Oh My! I will have my staff pay better attention to the comforters. I know the building management is aware of the elevator issue. Please come back to see us...Pinkie:)))
Verified
6/10 Okay
jeff m.
11 June 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Room is very nice, but……
The room is beautiful, the pictures don’t do it justice. However, it was not clean at all upon arrival. There was sand everywhere along with hair, lint, and a cockroach the size of a small mouse under one of the beds. We expected some sand since it is the beach, but this was unreal. We swept up a ton of sand and then the floors we so dirty underneath that your feet were completely black on the bottom within 5 minutes of walking on them. There was no extra trash bags for the trash can, we had to buy our own. There was no extra toilet paper in either bathroom and 2 rolls with 8 people is not a lot. There is a wagon to use for hauling things to the beach which was a huge plus. We enjoyed our stay but I would seriously look into the cleaning process and see if it can be reconciled quickly. The listing says washer and dryer but they are not in the room, they are at the end of the hallway and are pay to use. That is not stated clearly at all in the listing and is kind of deceiving. If you have a large group or small children that may be an issue. The room is updated well and is nice, location is good and view is good with 2 balconies that can see the water. If they take care of a couple issues this will be a 5 star room without questions.
jeff m.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
Hello and I do wish you would have let me know about any housekeeping issues within the first 24 hours as is stated on my Policy Doc. I always send the crew back to make it right and then the 5 stars would have been mine! Pinkie:)))
We had a wonderful experience at this condo!! Just steps from the ocean, huge living areas and beautifully remodeled. Well stocked kitchen and the entire condo was spotless! Highly recommend this condo, especially for large family groups. Can’t wait to come back!
It was clean, and nice location. Would like more cleaning products for floor.
Heidi B.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Daniel M.
30 July 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice condo but there are issues
We have been staying at the Emerald Isle complex for years but this was our first time in this unit. Check in was easy and the layout really is great. It worked perfectly for our group (5 adults, 3 kids). The cleaning service they use does a terrible job though. Both the bathrooms still had wet/dirty wash clothes and used shower caps hanging in them, just disgusting. When we went to cook breakfast the next morning there were dirty coffee cups and greasy/food covered plates in the cabinet, along with dirty utensils in the drawer. Not knowing what was and was not cleaned properly, we ended up just washing everything we used before we used it. I also thought the kitchen was not very well stocked. It has the basics for cooking, but there are no containers for food storage and I had to drive to the store to get a can opener of all things (I donated the can opener and a couple of food storage containers that I had to buy). There were also pop-tart pieces on two dining room chairs. All of this was communicated to the property manager and all we got was "sorry for the over-sight," no offer of a second cleaning. I felt given the amount they charge for it, they should have refunded or cleaned it for us again. The next issue we had was all but one of the wall outlets in the kitchen went out half way through our trip. We were using the coffee maker and griddle on separate outlets one morning (both are provided at the condo) and it must have tripped the breaker. We communicated that to the manager but didn't hear back until much later, asking if someone came by. Shocker, no one came to fix it so we were without power to most of the kitchen for most of our stay. I did try to find the breaker box but it must be in one of our their locked closets. You really have to wonder how well this unit is cleaned and maintained given the issues we had. It seems ridiculous to me that these basic "over-sights" happened given the last two years of hyper cleaning and sanitation the whole globe has gone through. Overall this unit is in a good place with a great layout. Just plan accordingly if you decide to book.