Only a Dolphin is Closer to the Beach! Sunsets + Heated Pool!

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 671 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Gym

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park13 min walk
Okaloosa Island Pier15 min walk
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island17 min walk

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Hallway bunks beds

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Guest Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Gulf Front Paradise | "Beach Happy"
Luxe Coastal Retreat Condo / Gulf Dunes 405 - Okaloosa Island

This property is presented by Beach Stays Vacations – we are thrilled to host your beach vacation!
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"Beach Happy" Highlights
- Beach service included (2 chairs plus umbrella each day of your stay March 1 - October 31)
- Sleeps up to 6 guests
- 1 king sized bedroom suite
- Hallway bunk beds (sized for the weight and comfort of children)
- Sofa sleeper - BRAND NEW!
- Super comfy swivel chairs
- Stunning views from the 5th floor balcony with new furniture
- Free parking for multiple vehicles

EAT
- Gorgeous, remodeled kitchen with a beautiful tile backsplash, granite counters, and new stainless-steel appliances
- Combo coffee pot for pods and grounds
- Breakfast bar with 4 stools + dining area with chairs and bench

DREAM
- Beautiful king-sized master suite with comfortable mattress and crisp white linens
- Hallway bunks (bunks are sized for the comfort, weight, and height of children only)
- Sofa sleeper

PLAY
- 2 Gulf front pools, one seasonally heated
- Tennis court
- 2 private beach access points
- BBQ grills on site for guest use
- Walking distance or short drive to Stewby’s, mini-golf/ice cream, AJ’s Oyster Shanty, The Gulf, Parlor Donuts, Ali’s, and The Boardwalk
- Food trucks just over the bridge featuring excellent coffee, acai bowls, and more!

EXTRAS
- Luxe toiletries, freshly laundered linens, and fluffy white towels
- Hair dryer, iron/board
- We provide starter supplies of toiletries, toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher tabs, laundry tabs, and trash bags. Once this supply runs out, you will need to purchase additional supplies.

BEACH
- Okaloosa Island is less than 7 miles west of Destin. Because we don’t have high rises, we have the most stunning, unspoiled beaches that aren’t crowded with so many beach chairs you can’t even see the water!

YOUR HOSTS

The Beach Stays Vacation team is a boutique hosting team - we are passionate about delivering a great guest experience alongside a sparkling clean and well-maintained property, and to help our guests have the dream vacation they have worked and saved for!

Our team includes Kristine, Kim, and Shelly - we are excited to welcome you to the beach! We are here for you to answer any questions or to help you choose the perfect property, just ask. As owners and hosts, we have a small collection of beautiful properties to choose from. Our team looks forward to helping you have a fun and stress-free vacation...we know the world is full of choices, thank you for choosing us!

ADDITIONAL
- Free WiFi (not responsible for service disruptions).
- PET FREE PROPERTY - Per the signed Rental Agreement, any violation of the NO PET policy will result in IMMEDIATE EVICTION, plus additional cleaning charges. Our building does not allow guest pets and Emotional Support Animals are not required to be allowed by law in vacation rentals.
- Our condo is professionally cleaned and sanitized in between each guest – book with confidence!
- Check us out for property videos and itineraries of the Emerald Coast @beachstaysvacations

We are pleased to host several condos in the Gulf Dunes Resort – please reach out if you would like more options or have other friends or family who would like to travel with you and stay in a great Beach Stays Vacations accommodation!

RULES
- Minimum Age: "Beach Happy" requires a minimum of one adult over the age of 25 be staying at the property throughout the rental term
- All reservations include a mandatory rental agreement to finalize your reservation that will be sent to your email for easy electronic signature
- Every reservation includes an accidental damage waiver – should any accidental damage occur during your stay, simply notify us as soon as you can and provide a photo. We will file the damage waiver and replace/repair before the next rental guests arrive!
- We offer optional travel insurance to protect your vacation investment – this will include trip cancellations and delays, medical conditions, hurricanes, and much more.
- Balance of payment is due 60 days prior to the arrival date.
- CHECK-IN BEGINS AT 4:00 PM and CHECK-OUT IS BY 10:00 AM – We do not allow early arrivals as we are busy cleaning and sanitizing the condo for your stay. Should we finish early, we will automatically notify you.
- No smoking/vaping/drugs/firearms allowed in our condo or on the balcony

Property manager

Kris Moran, Property Manager

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Gym

Ocean view

Emerald Coast beach just steps from the studio condo (across parking lot)

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

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

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

A completed and signed rental agreement must be completed by guest.

A security deposit hold is required prior to arrival and will be released 7 days after checkout, provided there are no deductions.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located in Fort Walton Beach, this condo is 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 Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Wild Willy's Adventure Zone are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

Emerald Coast Convention Center - 11 min walk
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 13 min walk
Okaloosa Island Pier - 15 min walk
Wild Willy's Adventure Zone - 16 min walk
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 17 min walk

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

Old Bay Steamer - 7 min walk
Fubar Pizza Bar - 6 min walk
Angler's - 17 min walk
Aj's Oyster Shanty - 6 min walk
The Gulf - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Only a Dolphin is Closer to the Beach! Sunsets + Heated Pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Only a Dolphin is Closer to the Beach! Sunsets + Heated Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Only a Dolphin is Closer to the Beach! Sunsets + Heated Pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Only a Dolphin is Closer to the Beach! Sunsets + Heated Pool! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fort Walton Beach condo is just steps away from Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. Wayside Park and Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Briana T., Clarksville, United States

26 Aug 2023

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

Great Getaway

This location and condo were amazingly perfect, even with running into some issues. The water in the shower, when turned to “H” (for hot), was freezing. The property manager, Kris, had amazing communication. Once I reached out they had a Plummer at the condo within a couple of hours. Come to find out, the water lines are backwards (H is actually cold and C is actually hot). Other than that the only minor issue was that the toilet paper holders in both bathrooms was very, very lose. Everything else was perfect; plenty of pillows, towels, blankets, etc.! 5/5 stars and would stay here again :)

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

26 June 2023

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

Wish we could've stayed longer

Condo was roomy, clean, comfortable, and well-equipped. Walking distance to two great seafood restaurants. It's in the east building which has a better boardwalk (fewer stairs) to the beach than the west building. The beach is a short walk through the parking garage, across the pool deck, and across the boardwalk.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023