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🌊Beachfront~Gorgeous View~XL Balcony~Heated Pool~Grills~2BR Nautilus 1303🌅

Beachfront condo with kitchen and balcony

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Huge Balcony with Beach Views
Dining Room Views throughout
Fabulous View from Nautilus 1303
Large Free Form Pool - Gas and Solar Heated
The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island!

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Okaloosa Island Beach
  • Place, Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
  • Place, Okaloosa Island Pier
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

🌊Beachfront~Gorgeous View~XL Balcony~Heated Pool~Grills~2BR Nautilus 1303🌅

Top Reasons to Book this Lovely Condo!

* 3rd Floor, Gulf Front Balcony

* Master has king bed and balcony access

* Seasonally Heated pool, grills, and adjacent market

* Laid back area and only 10 min from Destin's action

* Walk down the beach to The Boardwalk, Fishing Pier, or Gulfarium 

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

Find yourself drifting into island time at Nautilus 1303. This lovely two bedroom, two bath unit has fabulous views of the sparkling emerald and turquoise waters - you will feel like you are on the beach! The master bedroom has a king-sized bed, there's two queen beds in the second bedroom, as well as a pull-out sofa in the living room, makes Nautilus 1303 comfortably sleeps 6! Watch the pelicans dive and dolphins play in the morning as you enjoy your first cup of coffee on the spacious beachfront balcony. Nautilus 1303 is a great base for your adventures whether you want to try it all or doing nothing at all!  

Prep dinner in your huge, open, fully equipped kitchen with a bar, enjoy coffee on your large, private balcony, or use the wireless internet - you'll have no trouble relaxing here!

*This property is not available to adults under age 25. No Exceptions.*

***CONSTRUCTION***
From October 22 until approximately November 7, 2025 they will be replacing the roof. While some construction noise is inevitable, the new roof will be installed using adhesives and applied over a thick concrete deck, which will minimize sound.
***POOL and BEACH CROSSOVER CLOSED***
From December 8–19, 2025, the 🏊‍♂️ pool and the 🌉 beach crossover will be temporarily closed for scheduled repairs. However, guests will still have easy beach access 🏖️ via the public walkway 🚶‍♀️ located just next door to the east—we’ll have a 🚪 gate open to make this route simple and convenient.

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs November thru February. For a quote, select an arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and a departure date (must be the 1st day of a subsequent month). Contact us for alternate date requests and further assistance! All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee.

At Nautilus, on-site management assures that your stay is safe and comfortable and will graciously handle your requests. There is an amazing heated pool, a BBQ area with grills and a picnic table, ample parking and a small market adjacent to the parking lot.

Spend your vacation at award-winning Nautilus Condominiums in beautiful Okaloosa Island, located just 1.5 miles from Convention Center. You won't find a better condo, or a better deal!

The Bed Setup:

Master Bedroom- King Bed
Guest Bedroom- 2 Queen Beds
Living Room- Queen Sleeper Sofa

*Though this property has sleeping accommodations for 8 guests, the association will only allow a maximum of 6 guests.

Area Attractions: 

Welcome to The Boardwalk!

We are located directly on The Gulf of Mexico, on the beaches of beautiful Okaloosa Island! The Boardwalk is your one-stop destination for fun, day and night! Relax on the beaches of The Gulf of Mexico while sipping a frozen concoction prepared at our outdoor bar upstairs at The Crab Trap, stroll the boardwalk and visit Islanders Coastal Outfitters for new beach attire or grab a frozen snack from Pino Gelato. When day turns to night, Al’s Beach Club is our premier club and burger bar. Hungry? We've got that covered as well! Grab some fresh from the Gulf seafood from any of our great beachfront restaurants located directly on The Boardwalk!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 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 Destin Beaches. Emerald Coast Science Center and Goofy Golf are also worth visiting. With kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Map
Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Ave - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 🌊Beachfront~Gorgeous View~XL Balcony~Heated Pool~Grills~2BR Nautilus 1303🌅 have a pool?

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

Is 🌊Beachfront~Gorgeous View~XL Balcony~Heated Pool~Grills~2BR Nautilus 1303🌅 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 🌊Beachfront~Gorgeous View~XL Balcony~Heated Pool~Grills~2BR Nautilus 1303🌅?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🌊Beachfront~Gorgeous View~XL Balcony~Heated Pool~Grills~2BR Nautilus 1303🌅?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🌊Beachfront~Gorgeous View~XL Balcony~Heated Pool~Grills~2BR Nautilus 1303🌅 located?

Located in Okaloosa Island, this condo building is steps away from 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

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The property is very clean and the perfect location. The unit itself needs major updates, saggy mattresses, worn furniture, bathroom fan doesn't work, it just all needs attention.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa W.

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

Excellent stay

The condo was very clean and easily accessible to the beach. We really enjoyed having the extra beds in the 2nd bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Wayne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Room was nice but most of the dishes were left in the dishwasher when we arrived and a dirty hand towel was hanging on the shower head.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita U., Paris

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

Perfect getaway

The condo was very nice and clean. Perfect location right on the beach. short drive into Destin. We couldn't have ask for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Reanna K.

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

Very convenient place to stay. Great vacation spot

I have stayed at the Nautilus twice. I will stay again. We were able to check into the condo a couple of hours early which really helped us out after traveling with a 1 year old. The condo is clean. Located right on the beach. The pool is nice. Check-in process was very easy. The ocean view is beautiful. We did not have any issues at all during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Karen J.

Great Place

Enjoyed our stay - the condo was just as the pictures showed - great space and the kitchen was well equipped and plenty of towels. Complex was clean and well maintained -Beds were ok and guest bedroom needs different blinds - the hall light from outside shines through
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2016

10/10 Excellent

Linzey S.

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

Awesome Stay

The condo had the most beautiful views of the beach. It was big enough for our family of 4, close enough to Destin to easily be able to go do things there, but far enough away we didn’t have all the traffic. We will be back for future vacations! The washer and dryer are noisy, but we made it work!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene B.

Great place!

Very clean. Right on the beach. Amazing views! Wouldn’t recommend for this looking to use the pool because the pool is in the parking lot not overlooking the beach. But for those more interested in the beach, this place is A+++!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Geroldine V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Ocean view

Perfect view of the beach and ocean awesome balcony size. Furnture is very dated defintley needs updated
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

jen c.

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

Wonderful unit

This unit is ocean front. The condo itself was pretty quiet. We did have some issues with the unit which I communicated with RealJoy to be addressed after we checked out. I appreciated the numerous texts and emails from RealJoy which made the check in/out process very simple. We will definitely book the unit we stayed in again. We had a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The balcony was perfect for sunset watching. The primary bedroom was so quiet and comfortable that we slept amazing! It was a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Perfect stay! Highly recommend

We loved our stay! I had a few non negotiables in renting a condo…clean, beautiful view, easy check in and out. This condo gets an A plus on all of those. It was a bit outdated but that didn’t matter to us. The beds were super comfy! Very clean, amazing view, easy check in and out. I messaged the team about a door and the response was almost instant. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget D.

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

Nice place

It was close to the beach, not a long walk . Nice big balcony, I love seating in the morning and drink my coffee
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angela F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute

Condo had great beach view. Very quiet and nice pool.Unit needs updates but understand due to all the hurricanes lately. Need to update pics on rental sites.Had a great vacation overall.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy F.

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

So much better than I anticipated

We went for a whole month. We have went to Florida for years but the first time in this area. It is perfect. Beautiful and laid back. The condo had the perfect view. It was exactly as pictured. It was very clean!! Never saw one bug! Very quiet, beds were very comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. Could use some updating but definitely easy to overlook!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn G.

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

Good Condo… except for two of the three beds…

The condo is decent for what we paid. However, if you’re looking for comfort when sleeping, the king bed in the primary bedroom is WORN OUT. Although it has a mattress topper, you can feel the deep indentations, and sagging on one side (maybe because the mattress has been turned to accommodate the poor shape of the mattress?), but it is terribly uncomfortable. In the bedroom with two queen beds, one of the bed’s bedframe appears to be attached to the headboard INCORRECTLY as it tilts forward when you sit on the end of the bed and the mattress and boxprings pop up, also making it uncomfortable). I detest leaving bad reviews and I share this one in hopes that the owners will find a way to soon replace the bad beds/mattresses because we would like to return again—this was our second year in a row and knew the beds were an issue the year before, but we thought we could deal with it… Sadly, we are not interested in TRYING to sleep during what is supposed to be a relaxing vacation, so we do not plan to return until bed(s) are replaced and/or repaired because it was just too uncomfortable. The condo is decent otherwise and very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Molly W.

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

Perfect view

This was our second time staying at Nautilus. The location is great and the view was perfect. Easy check in and out. Condo could use a little updating but overall great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linetta R.

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

Nautilus - room 1303

Overall, the property was great. The condo overall is clean, but the couch needs to be replaced or deep cleaned as well as the two chairs in the living room. The carpet in the bedroom needs a good cleaning. But we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Spring game trip

Great location, clean and great view!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Joni B.

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

Summary of stay

We feel the property was misrepresented. We were totally disappointed when we walked in the door. Had multiple issues with the unit. We felt like there had been no “inspection “ of the unit prior to us checking in. I have a list of at least 12 different issues, which MOST of them were taken care of,
Stayed 24 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

TIMOTHY S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Needs updating

It served the purpose. Shower and bed. It looks as if it has original furnishings from 1980. Very much needs updating ! Washer, dryer and dishwasher were so loud you could hardly hear TV ( which was a 32" in main living:( ) Great view and large balcony were the pluses.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Rita S.

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

Fantastic View !

The view was amazing ! We seen Dolphins every day. Sting Rays . got to witness a sea turtle being filmed by a drone. Surfers . i love walking on the beach collecting shells. Not many big ones here. But we did get lots a small ones and even found a sand dollar. Cant say enought about the Beach ❤️❤️❤️. The condo was nice. But needed a few updates . the carpet and sofa needs a good cleaning or replaced. We had trouble with the TV on second day and the were right out to help us.
Stayed 25 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn G.

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

Absolutely beautiful!

Perfect! Awesome! We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

lynn s.

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

condo

I was disappointed in a couple of things, the couch and chairs in living room were not comfortable, and the remote in second bedroom didn't work properly , couldn't change channels , and i could never get the one in living room to come on, but the one in master bedroom worked fine. We loved the balcony and the view was amazing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Gary A.

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

Vacation

Great location
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

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