The Beach is your back yard!

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Sky, sand, water. Views change with every sunrise bring exciting anticipation.

Living room view showing beach view and balcony access.

Living room. Foldout queen size bed. Views of beach from 2 huge picture windows.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 688 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Emerald Coast Convention Center6 min drive
Okaloosa Island Pier6 min drive
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island6 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Escape to the beach and enjoy vacationing in our charming condo along the Emerald Coast of the Florida Panhandle. Watch the surf and seagulls from your balcony overlooking the sparkling blue/green waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Located toward the West End of Okaloosa Island, in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida Vista Del Mar is close to miles of natural beach preserved and undeveloped. In addition to this incredible location and breathtaking views, our vacation rental is nicely furnished offering a simple, yet quaint, retreat to the beach. Visitors love the simplicity and being in a smaller complex like ours, away from the crowds in high-rises.

Enjoy easy beach access from our second floor accommodation, and the panoramic view of the white-sand beaches.

When you are not on the beach, here are a few other things that might interest you...

Main Street in Ft. Walton Beach offers unique shopping and dining along the main strip of Ft. Walton. The Gulfarium is a great way to spend part of your day. The dolphin shows are almost continuous & you can also visit all sorts of marine life such as seals, sea lions, sharks, alligators, penguins and more. One of our favorite things to do is going parasailing. Okaloosa Island offers this service, and is a favorite destination for parasailors. The views are wonderful & the ride is exhilarating. Visit the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier, which is visible from our condominium unit. The pier is 1262 ft long and has an octagon at the end so everyone has plenty of room to fish. If you are not in to fishing you can enjoy wonderful sunsets at the pier and also get a chance to see dolphins. If you didn't bring your rod & reel, don't worry, you may rent one there.

Keywords: Condominium

Property manager

Cindy H Ferrario

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

$125 NF deposit. 1 pets under 25 pounds.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking allowed on balcony only.

Remember to leave all keys and remotes. Lost key charge is $25; lost remotes is $50.

Remember to pack all belongings before your departure. In the event you forget something I can ship to you for a $25 fee plus shipping and handling.

If you enjoyed your stay, please register your comments in my guestbook and/or on VRBO/Homeaway reviews.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located in Fort Walton Beach, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

Okaloosa Island Beach - 11 min walk
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 5 min drive
Emerald Coast Convention Center - 6 min drive
Okaloosa Island Pier - 6 min drive
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 6 min drive

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

Whataburger - 8 min drive
Whiskey Barn - 10 min drive
Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - 10 min drive
Olive Garden - 9 min drive
Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Beach is your back yard! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at The Beach is your back yard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Beach is your back yard!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Beach is your back yard! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fort Walton Beach condo is within a 15-minute walk of Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Wayside Park and Emerald Coast Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lee R.

23 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aaaah-mazing

Location location location… If you like gorgeous spots, right on the beach with the beach literally as your backyard… this is the spot. Perfect, well maintained, powder white beaches, very relaxing. We went for spring break with our two teenagers and never once felt crowded on the beach. The condo complex is beachfront, with only 2 other condo complexes to the west of the property. What’s better, there’s an undeveloped military reserve to the west of that. That equals no crowds. The condo itself is well appointed, comfortable, and has everything you need. The doorstep to beach chairs (2 and an umbrella included in your stay) a mere 20-30 yards walk away, made it very easy to go to and from with ease. And if you would’ve just preferred to sit on the balcony and enjoy the view, it’s perfect for that too. Amenities are not super modern, but we didn’t book it for that. It’s really a phenomenal spot. We couldn’t recommend this place enough. The owner is super responsive and answered our questions in a very timely manner. We really hope to go back and will recommend this spot to all of our friends.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

17 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

Cindy’s condo was the cleanest and most well stocked place we have ever stayed at!! We felt right at home and had everything we could ever need! Her place was down the island a little bit so it was quiet and not as busy, but still just a very short drive from everything. Cindy answered all my questions within a timely manner and was such a friendly and sweet host! Her condo and the location were perfect for us and we’re already trying to plan when we can come back!!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

12 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Would like to stay there again. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Myrna L.

29 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

It was great close to beach but far to places to eat or groceries if you don’t have a car loved the area

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great relaxing location

We really enjoyed the condo. I was in between choosing Destin or the Okaloosa area. Glad we choose this condo. I was worried the one bathroom would be a problem with the family, but since we were mostly relaxing it was never really an issue. The beach access is great and there is a nice path to walk dogs by the Matador. Last year we paid much more in Gulf shores for a similar condo and although the finishes looked nicer on the pics it wasn’t worth paying 40% more and didn’t make the stay any better. I would recommend this condo to anyone looking for beach time in the Fort Walton/Destin area.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023