Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
21 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Guest Bedroom
2 Queen Beds
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Guest Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Master Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
BEACHFRONT BEAUTY WITH AMAZING GULF VIEWS!
Escape to “Sandy Thongs”, a beautiful, updated, condo with a fresh new look. Our building has been updated with new paint colors and other upgrades making it one of the most desirable locations on Okaloosa Island. Enjoy the beautiful Gulf views, sunrises and sunsets from the huge patio with direct beach access, which comes in handy if you have children. The cool, sugary white sand, aqua blue water, first floor access, and 1453 sq.ft. of living space, makes this one of the best two-bedroom properties on the beach.
Wake up every morning and watch the beautiful sunrise peeking up over the Okaloosa Pier and end each day with the most amazing sunsets you will ever experience. If you enjoy a more secluded, less crowded beach where you can enjoy the full untamed beauty and sounds of the Gulf, step into our world when you stay at “Sandy Things”.
There are two large bedrooms, with one king, two queen sized beds. In the living room there are two new sofas with two recliners each. One There are two full baths with walk-in showers, fully equipped kitchen with granite counters and everything you need to cook or grill the best of meals.
There is a utility room off the kitchen, with full-sized washer and dryer. The unit is located on the ground floor... that's right, no more waiting for elevators or dealing with luggage carts. Pull up to the front door and walk right in.
Experience breathtaking views from the moment you walk inside the front door. When you're ready to enjoy this astounding beach, just step off the patio onto the sand and just a few more steps over the dune's bridge and you're ready to experience this exhilarating island. There is ample seating on the patio so the whole family can enjoy the amazing views.
Evenings are exceptional at “Sandy Thongs” because unlike so many other complexes with roads you have to cross or pools you have to walk through to get to the beach. There is nothing to obscure your access or view of the ocean. Surf Dweller's heated swimming pool, kiddy pool, gym and tennis/pickle ball court are located in the front of the complex, which allows guest to enjoy private, quiet evenings on the patio where the stars are amazing, and the sounds of the gulf will mesmerize you and capture your heart forever.
“Sandy Thongs” is located within minutes of anything you could possibly want to experience during your visit. The Boardwalk, Okaloosa Island Pier, Gulfarium, Pleasure Island Water Park, and Beasley and Henderson Parks are a must see. Also, if you want to spend the day in the bay or at Crab Island between Fort Walton Beach and Destin, boat and jet ski rentals are less than a mile away.
There are many great restaurants within a few minutes of “Sandy Thongs”. The convenience of shopping for groceries, or other items are also just minutes away in Fort Walton Beach.
When you book “Sandy Thongs” free beach service is provided between March 1 - October 31st and includes two beach chairs and one umbrella each day. Also, we provide some beach toys. We provide starter supplies of dish soap, dishwasher soap, trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper, laundry pods, body wash, shampoo and conditioner. Beach towels are available for our guests to use as well. There is an assortment of games, adult and children's books for everyone to enjoy.
Need more space to accommodate your larger group? Ask about our second unit, “Sunset Dreams”.
“Sandy Thongs” is a non-smoking unit. Smoking is allowed on the patio. Must be 25 years old to book this listing. No pets of any kind are allowed.
We hope you will visit us soon and often!
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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
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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
Property Registration Number DWE5603871
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. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Emerald Coast Science Center are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Whataburger - 5 min drive
Gi Jade - 6 min drive
FUBAR Pizza Bar - 19 min walk
Sealand Restaurant - 5 min drive
Salty Duck - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does BEACHFRONT BEAUTY WITH AMAZING GULF VIEWS! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at BEACHFRONT BEAUTY WITH AMAZING GULF VIEWS!?
As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at BEACHFRONT BEAUTY WITH AMAZING GULF VIEWS! on 18 July 2026 start from AU$676, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is BEACHFRONT BEAUTY WITH AMAZING GULF VIEWS! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at BEACHFRONT BEAUTY WITH AMAZING GULF VIEWS!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at BEACHFRONT BEAUTY WITH AMAZING GULF VIEWS!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at BEACHFRONT BEAUTY WITH AMAZING GULF VIEWS!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is BEACHFRONT BEAUTY WITH AMAZING GULF VIEWS! located?
Nestled on the beach, this Okaloosa Island condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound, Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. Wayside Park and Ross Marler Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Property is in a perfect location and just steps away from the beach. We loved that it is a smaller complex so it wasn't so crowded in the parking lot and on the beach. Chair setup was great! Easy access to condo and no elevator needed which we loved! Condo had everything we needed and then some and it was very clean. Owners very responsive to questions we had. Highly recommend this property for a great beach vacation!
Youngest graduated HS...we are going to the beach!
Great beach access. Appreciated having beach set up included. Kitchen had everything needed. We were able to pack light because of washer/dryer in condo.Only regret was that we didn't stay longer.
Carey C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2025
Thank you for the great review. We hope to host you again soon.
We always enjoy our stay here! Fabulous location with any and everything you need! Hosts are so very accommodating and even let us check in early. This is our 3rd time here and we will be back as long as she’ll have us!
LeAnnea F.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2024
Thank you LeAnnea,
So glad you enjoyed your stay. It’s always a pleasure to host you and your family. I look forward to your return. 💕
We had a wonderful vacation and loved this property! We loved the distance to the beach as well as the amazing view. The condo was stocked with high-end towels and the bedding was comfortable. We hope to be back! Thank you Ronda!
Brandy M.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2020
It was our pleasure to host Brandi and her family for their vacation. They treated our property with the utmost respect and we hope that they will visit us again.
This place is great. Very clean, and you cannot beat the view and location to the beach. Everything and more as listed! Will be back.
Angela H.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David D.
27 Mar 2019
First family vacation
Pictures don't do this condo justice. Everything you could possibly need is provided to use and literally walk out to the beach with the whitest sand. Thank you for allowing us to stay.
David D.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you David!! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. Hope you will visit us again!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelly B.
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Convenience and Location
Really amazing place. We wanted to book again as soon as we left! Thank you Ronda and Lisa. We had a mix up at check in and some slow response times but other than that everything was smooth and our stay was magical! Well equipped, beautiful space. Enjoyed coffee on the porch in the early morning watching the beach come alive. Can’t wait to be back!
Kelly B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Tisha C.
11 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The good: clean and comfortable for most of us. Nice deck with very nice patio furniture. Very convenient access to beach. The kitchen had plenty of glasses, dishes, utensils, and cookware.The bad (and reason for my low rating): when we booked, the listing described the sofa in the living room as suitable for 2 adults to sleep on. It was not suitable for anyone to sleep on - too narrow and too slippery with a sheet. We needed 3 separate sleeping areas so one of our party was pretty miserable trying not to fall off the sofa at night. There were only 3 beach towels for our party of 5, and there was only 1 cheapo beachchair that was useable. That left us with a total of 3 chairs (including beach service). No shower soap or dishwasher detergent despite being told to run the dishwasher when checking out - had the dishes in the cabinets actually been washed with detergent? Only 1 kitchen towel. No extra paper towels or trashbags. Minimal TP. This was the worst stocked vacation rental we've stayed at in many years. I could have brought extras of all those things (and beach chairs) if the host had only indicated to bring extras - as some do. The host also has a lot of rules, but there isn't a physical copy in the rental - so the primary renter has to communicate all the rules to everyone else in the group. We did not complete all the checkout cleaning tasks(!!!) due to notice that exterminator would be entering an hour before checkout.
Tisha C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
The living room has an oversized sectional that has slept guests for the past four plus years with not one complaint. I myself have slept on it several times and was very comfortable. I understand it may not meet everyone's sleeping needs. I would recommend getting a three bedroom for those needing more adequate sleeping arrangements.
Our website states that we provide "starter supplies" of the items mentioned in the review such as, TP, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher pods, laundry pods, body wash, shampoo and conditioner. I will make sure housekeeping is aware of this review to make sure the items are provided as advertised. I always encourage our guests to let me know if there is a problem with their stay so I can take care of it immediately to make sure their stay is a pleasant one. Our reviews reflect our responsiveness. However, if I don't know about it, I can't fix it.
The beach toys and chairs, in the condo are items our previous guests have left. Extra setups can be rented from the beach serv.
As far as the rules go, when someone books our property, I provide a copy of the condo rules along with the complex's rules in the confirmation e-mail and also with the check-in details e-mail, so people can print this information out or show to the other guests.
I hate that this guest feels like they had a bad experience. We try very hard to please all our guests, I believe our reviews over the past seven years reflects our desire to make your experience a great one.
What a great stay at Sandy Thongs! Great location with an easy first floor walk out to the beach and less then a mile to anything you might need. The beauty was in the details- high end touches - furniture, beds, patio furniture- area to hose off on the patio. Things like a California king bed for a tall family and a spare room with larger then twin beds - again - tall family. Rooms are very spacious. Finishes are well thought out and the kitchen is fully operational. Extra beach chairs and beach towels, toys and even sippy cups for the littlest vacationer. Starter items like coffee filters and TP and paper towels and a few snacks - these details really made the difference. We would absolutely recommend and stay again! Thank you Rhonda and family!!
BY far our best beach experience yet! Beautiful condo with beautiful views. Super clean and stocked with everything we needed in the kitchen to cook as far as great dishes and appliances. Wonderful property manager, very responsive. Will definitely book here again!
This was our first time to stay in Fort Walton & we loved it. The beach wasn’t as crowded as some other places which was nice. The condo had everything we needed & was decorated nicely. Being on the 1st floor was great, especially when you forgot something on the beach and had to go back. Property managers were great and always responded quickly. Would definitely recommend.
Everything was as described. The location is perfect. If you want a busy beach then you should go to Destin because the traffic here is low and just what we wanted with toddlers.
This was perfect for my little family.
The owner was prompt and courteous with her responses. We never wanted for anything. The condo has everything you'll need and more!
We're already planning our next stay!
Thank you for letting us use your condo. We treated it like we would our own home.
Can't wait to be back!
-The Furticks
WE LOVED THIS PLACE! Our family of 5 rented the condo from May 23rd-27th. What a gem of a place! First level, your own entrance so you’re not sharing an elevator/respecting social distancing. We used the pool when it was too dark to swim in the ocean and when the red/purple flag was out to not swim. I read ALL the reviews before making the reservation. What sealed the decision was the location, BEACH ACCESS-not crowed at all, surrounding activities available(we snorkeled, parasailed and visited the Air Force Armament Museum-so much fun!) Everything in the descriptions were accurate. All we needed was groceries for 3 teenagers. 😊 Ronda reached out to me, welcomed us and sent helpful info about the condo/area. She left contact info in case we needed her or anything, which we didn’t. The condo was just right for us, the beach was the main reason I booked it. We will definitely come back(I told my husband we need to come back for our own R&R, WITHOUT the kids(12 yo, 13 yo and 16yo 🙂). I HIGHLY recommend this condo! Thank you, Ronda, hope to return to your condo sooner then later! 🥰
Jeana B.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2020
We are constantly updating our info packet to make it easy for our guest to find the best restaurants, shopping and attractions for our area. We appreciate the great guests like Jeana and her friends that appreciate and get to benefit from our extra efforts. We look forward to their next visit and would recommend them to any other owners.
We were VERY impressed with this condo! It was beautifully decorated with a wonderful view of the ocean and it had everything we could possibly need. It was truly our home away from home. Ronda was so easy to work with and she quickly responded to any of our inquiries. We highly recommend this place!
Nina S.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you so much Nina! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and we hope you will come back an stay with us again! Thank you for taking such good care of our property and being wonderful guest!
We welcome you to explore “Sandy Thongs” and compare our amenities to others before booking your vacation. When we purchased this property in April 2018, my sister, husband and I were looking to buy in Destin because we loved the areas beautiful blue water and sugary white sand. We have traveled to many beautiful beaches around the world and while each holds a special place in our hearts and have their own unique beauty, we kept coming back to the Destin area. When we made our decision to purchase a family vacation home in Florida, we knew we wanted to be in Destin around the Miramar Beach area because it was more secluded and less crowded. While looking for properties on the internet, I stumbled upon this Fort Walton Beach property. We had not been to Fort Walton Beach and knew nothing about the area. I was drawn to this property for some reason and when we finally got to see it, we saw the potential as soon as we walked in the door. The view of the beach was amazing and once we stepped out the back door and saw it for the first time, we were breathless! Okaloosa Island had everything we were looking for and more, a secluded location, less crowds and is one of the most beautiful beaches we have ever experienced. We are all excited to share our amazing find with you, your family and friends.
What makes this property unique
We want our guest to enjoy their vacation and not have to go out and buy items like beach toys and beach towels just to have to throw them away when you leave. We provide some beach toys, beach towels, an extra umbrella and beach chairs as well as the two chairs and umbrella the beach service provides between March 1 and October 31 each year. We also have an assortment of games, adult and children's books and many more amenities to make for a memorable experience.
No elevators, stairs or carts needed here! You pull up to the front door and unload. When you are ready to experience the beach, step off the patio and you are there.
Each end of Okaloosa Island is occupied by the Airforce. Air restrictions are enforced, so each building on the island has a seven-story height restriction. Therefore, the beach is rarely crowded like Destin's beaches. You still can enjoy Destin's restaurants, shopping and attractions because we are only seven miles west of Destin.
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