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Surf Dweller 609 by Alicia Hollis Rental FREE ADVENTURES $300/Day

Condo on the beach, with water park

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Exterior
Exterior
Beach
entry to the unit
kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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  • Place, Fort Walton Beaches
  • Place, Okaloosa Island Beach
  • Place, Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Surf Dweller 609 by Alicia Hollis Rental FREE ADVENTURES $300/Day

Free Activities are Included with your stay (a $300 per day Value)!! As a Thank You for staying with us, you will receive complimentary admissions to popular activities and attractions, Everyday of your stay. Check Out -> Only Valid for Short Term Rentals. Not available for Per Diem Stays, Guest of Owner Stays.

1 Free admission everyday to -> Shalimar Golf Course - Round of Golf, Big Kahuna’s Water Park - General Admission, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - General Admission, Wild Willy’s Grand Prix The Gator: Adult Admission, Sea Blaster - Beach or Sunset Dolphin Cruise,
Sea Blaster - Snorkel Admission, Cruisin Tiki’s - Evening Sunset Cruise.

This large 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo is located on the 6th floor of this complex. It is approximately 1475 square feet of comfortable living space with a 30 foot private balcony that overlooks the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. The master bedroom which faces the beach has a King size bed. The large guest bedroom has 2 Double beds. The living room has a Queen size sofa sleeper and a recliner for your comfort. There are 2 TV's, DVD/VCR and High speed internet access. The kitchen is fully equipped with a full size washer and dryer for your convenience in a separate laundry room.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Beach view

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

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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
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About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located on the beach, this condo is in Okaloosa Island, a neighbourhood in Fort Walton Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Okaloosa Island Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. Emerald Coast Science Center and Goofy Golf are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.
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Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Fort Walton Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Rosa Sound - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Ave - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gi Jade - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bavarian's Wirtshaus - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Surf Dweller 609 by Alicia Hollis Rental FREE ADVENTURES $300/Day have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Surf Dweller 609 by Alicia Hollis Rental FREE ADVENTURES $300/Day pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Surf Dweller 609 by Alicia Hollis Rental FREE ADVENTURES $300/Day?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surf Dweller 609 by Alicia Hollis Rental FREE ADVENTURES $300/Day?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Surf Dweller 609 by Alicia Hollis Rental FREE ADVENTURES $300/Day located?

Nestled on the beach, this Okaloosa Island condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound and Okaloosa Island Beach. Fort Walton Beaches and Wayside Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darrin F.

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

Wonderful condo

Great viewGreat to see boardwalk fireworks
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Getaway

This property was exactly what we needed. The location was perfect, it was very clean and spacious. The balcony view was amazing! Rental company (Austin) was very helpful. We will be going back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jodie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful view of emerald waters!

We love Okaloosa Island. the condo was nice with a few love dings here and there. Overall cozy and comfortable! The beds were comfortable! . But there is no beach chairs or umbrella for use daily. There are a few in the room but not beach service. So it’s kinda a hassle to have to carry chairs down every day. The tv in the second room had NO tv access to anything to watch. But we got in touch with the management and they supplied us with a fire stick to use during our stay. The dryer could use a massive update! It’s horrible!! They have tall balcony chairs to overlook the beautiful water this is a bonus! Out of all the codes we were giving NONE of them worked except to our room. With no way to get in touch with the host after hours we had to trust in other patrons to allow us access to the areas like the pool, beach, pool bathrooms, gym, and tennis court. But we managed. Overall we had a great stay and would stay again. :-)
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Iris s.

Really good experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a really good experience , I loved the view
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Very pleasant

The weather was nice. The condo was pleasant but could use a few fans, some new outdoor furniture and some of the plugins didn’t work. Location and size of condo was good. Overall we had a good time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Stephen N.

Surf Dweller

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property could use some updates especially kitchen and 2nd bathroom.
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda K.

609 sunf surf

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay. Nice condo loved the view!! Needed some minor repairs. But over all would stay again
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6/10 Okay

Kay W.

Surf Dweller

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was great the condo itself needs some attention. For the most part enjoyable. Needs new pots and pans. Dryer needs some attention. TV in second room needs hooked up???

10/10 Excellent

Dean C.

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

Great

Everything was very good I would come back next year except for one problem only 1 parking pass allowed there and when you have your family with you that's very inconvenient so I won't be looking to come back next year
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Joan H.

Review of Unit 609

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed in 609 for 3 months. We enjoyed it very much. The colors are beautiful and the new master bathroom is wonderful. Also our guests loved the extra door to the second bedroom. Said it felt like having their own suite. Please, please hang the medicine cabinet that’s in the master closet in the master bathroom

10/10 Excellent

samantha a.

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

Surf Dweller

I feel like the Surf Dweller condominium was very family friendly. It wasn’t overly crowded in our area! Very short distance from boardwalk to the beach, which is perfect!! I feel like it was odd that the pool is in front of the condos, instead of the back where you can have a beach view while in the pool, but in the grand scheme of things, that wasn’t an issue. Our unit could probably use some updating, and carpet in a condo these days also seems odd to me, but maybe that’s just me! I would recommend this condominium to my friends/family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

jean s.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Disappointed

Upon entering, there was a musty smell. Could use some updated appliances/furnishings. Seemed clean enough when we unpacked midday. Then we returned from supper that night, turned on the lights and roaches were all over the kitchen! Very sickening. And that’s very upsetting because the location is great. Beach access is awesome as well. I did send an email to the rental company inquiring about a few concerns (no paper towels or dish soap provided) and they never responded. Not having the items was not a big deal, would have just like to have known before arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Robert H.

Another great experience.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been dealing with Alicia Hollis realty for about 20 years, sometimes 2-3 times per year. They have always been very helpful and have performed above and beyond expectations. Chris, has been very friendly to us, and has contacted us occasionally when a rental opportunity has become available that she knows might interest us. We appreciate dealing with a person who takes the time and interest to know their clients and what they are looking for in a rental.

8/10 Good

Dorie J.

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

Great location!!

This location right on the beach was great. The condo was very clean. The king bed was very comfortable. A few negatives, the dishwasher was gross and rusty on the inside. So I hand washed all the dishes. The one shower head was pretty clogged and didn’t spray well. One side of the kitchen countertop had sagged a few inches lower than it’s original location. This was very noticeable and just looked like some maintenance had been ignored. Overall I would give this place a good rating. The location was right on the beach which is what I really wanted. The balcony overlooking the beach was large. The place was very clean. It had several beds so my teenage kids didn’t have to sleep together.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

Sheroll C.

609 is fine, but rental company is problematic

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at Surf Dweller through Alicia Hollis last year and had no problem but year was different. We had booked Surf Dweller 102 this year specifically because it was on the 1st floor. When we arrived 5/13/2023, we did what we always do when checking in to a motel or condo, we checked for bugs before we brought anything in. One of the beds in the guest room had a dead bug between the egg carton mattresses on the bed. It looked like a bed bug to me, but my daughter reverse image searched and she thought it looked like a cockroach nymph. We also found a live cockroach crawling on the headboard of the bed in the main bedroom. There were dead cockroaches along the baseboards and live cockroaches behind the refrigerator. We called the after-hours number and the young man on-call was very responsive and had us in a new condo (609) within 30 minutes. He advised that staff from the office would call us Monday to discuss the issues with 102. He was really the best thing about our interactions with Alicia Hollis Rental staff. Condo 609 was bug free and was where we ended up staying all week. The condo is out dated (except for the main bathroom which looked to be newly renovated) and could have used a paint job and the carpet cleaned. However, fancy isn't our main concern so it was fine. Everything worked as it should and above all, it was clean and bug free. Back to the situation with 102. No one from Alicia Hollis Rental company ever called us after we were moved. When I dropped off the key on 5/20/23 I asked why no one had contacted us and was told that the staff member and the owner inspected 102 and there were no bugs. When asked about the bug on the bed, she said, "that was just an old dried up thing." She continued to insist that there were no bugs in the property. We had pictures we emailed her confirming the presence of bugs, but we received no response from that email. I wish I could post pictures here.

10/10 Excellent

amine a.

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

Great Stay

We had a wonderful time at Surf Dweller. The place was clean, well equipped and all around homey.Right on the beach with a wonderful view and close to all attractions. All in all, a wonderful stay and for sure we will stay there again during our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Walter C.

Beautiful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the viewLarge roomsClean
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10/10 Excellent

JUDY M.

Wonderful Condo on Ft Walton Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We rented Surf Dweller -Unit 609. The unit was very clean and comfortable. The beds were very comfortable as well. I loved the sliding doors to the porch off the master bedroom. The bathrooms were clean and had lots of storage space. The kitchen had everything we needed. This unit could use a little updating, but was wonderful.

8/10 Good

dora d., Lone Jack, MO

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

Nice unit, a bit dated

Everything was as advertised. The unit is dated, but you’re there for the beachfront anyway. The kitchen could be a bit better equipped. Overall good place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Our stay in at surf dweller

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We did not have a tv remote in master bedroom.Beds in guest room had either been broken and tried to be fixed , but they were not level. Alot of issues with previous renters.Chris from office called and told me about them and the maintenance person came and looked at all the issues and wrote them down. I really appreciate that. Our grandson and his family were in this condo.The master bedroom ac doesnt have good air flow , the room stays really hot in there. It needs to looked at . All the vents need to be cleaned out.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

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

Fabulous

By far my favorite condo to stay in, very relaxed atmosphere, perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay W.

Beach Vacay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved this condo ... Surf Dweller 609! We originally had booked with a different condo, but 100% glad how the cards played out and that we got moved! The balcony at this condo was our favorite hangout spot! The condo is so BIG and great for 2 families!

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

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

Great

Extremely clean. Well stocked. Gorgeous view. Easy access. Loved this place. Definitely be back. 😃
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

609 Surf Dweller

Renting unit #609 at the Surf Dweller, was a very easy experience and we were very pleased with your stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Spacious, comfortable, great view and access to beach

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was close to the beach and a great mid point between the end of the island and the pier. Beach was clean. If weather was not good for the gulf - the pool was a great option to hang out. Another review mentioned the carpet was dirty and had stains. Would concur on that - but overall the condo was clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

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