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Fall Escape Special - 10% off through October!

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Exterior
Tropical-style buiulding
Community pool
About 100 feet from back door.
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 455.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Okaloosa Island, FL
  • Okaloosa Island Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Okaloosa Island Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

bedroom

1 Queen Bed

living room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Fall Escape Special - 10% off through October!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (sleeps 4, recommend 3 adults or 2 adults 2 children):



Master bedroom



- Queen size bed



- Night stand with reading lamp



- Dresser



- Ceiling fan



- TV



HIGHLIGHTS:



- Full kitchen with refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave, toaster & coffee maker!



- Patio with chairs and table



- Wall-mounted Big Screen TV



-Living room has queen sleeper sofa



- Don't wait in an office to check-in or get a key! Drive straight to your apartment and enter the beachside door with an electronic lock code. Prior to your visit, we will send you links to our mobile app with directions and full instructions.



- Coin-operated washer & dryer located in dedicated laundry room in building.



- WIFI with high-speed internet



- All televisions have digital cable with HD programming.



This condo on Okaloosa Island is the perfect solution for travelers that want an economical location steps from the Gulf. Well-maintained by the owner (fresh paint inside Dec 2020--front room walls same color as bedroom), this unit welcomes your family with quality amenities including a television in the living room and bedroom, kitchen, digital cable television and high-speed wireless internet.



You are a very short walk to the beach. Out the back door, the beach access can be seen to the left of the parking garage directly ahead. Lay on the beach all day and take a stroll in the moonlight. Prefer to swim in some fresh water? The community pool is ready for you with tables and chairs for sitting and chatting between swims. Ready for fine dining and nightlife? Fort Walton Beach and Destin are both close by with many amazing dining and entertainment options. Want to cook out? There is a patio for enjoying the afternoon sea breeze and a BBQ for cooking out.



With 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, there is plenty of space for up to 4 people. Everything you need to cook a meal is provided. This first-floor apartment features a master bedroom with a queen bed and television, the living room has a queen sleeper-sofa.



House Rules



Reservations made for teenagers or young single groups will not be honored without any accompanying adult staying in the unit at ALL times. We require at least one member of the party to be 25 (twenty-five) years of age. No smoking/no pets. Be respectful of the house and contents - it is someone's home. Respect the neighbors and neighborhood. No parties, events or smoking of any kind.



This property sleeps 4 people!!! If we determine you have more than 4 people, we will charge a fee of $100 per person, per night.



Parking: You may park anywhere around the building. There is parking at the front and back door of this unit. It is prohibited to park boats, motor homes or travel trailers in this parking lot.



Check-in time: 4:00 pm



Check-out time: 10:00 am



Our properties come with freshly laundered linens and towels, a starter supply of dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, hair dryer, iron and ironing board and facial tissues; along with a welcome amenity kit of bathroom supplies.

Property manager

iTrip Vacations Fort Walton Beach
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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 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

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Fort Walton Beach is home to this condo. 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.
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Okaloosa Island, FL

What's nearby

  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is End of the Summer Sale- through Labor Day - Sep 3! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at End of the Summer Sale- through Labor Day - Sep 3!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at End of the Summer Sale- through Labor Day - Sep 3!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is End of the Summer Sale- through Labor Day - Sep 3! located?

Situated in Fort Walton Beach, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound and Okaloosa Island Beach. Fort Walton Beaches and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maytreecia H.

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

Right next to the beach!!

This stay was great despite issues at the beginning. The day my partner and I arrived to Destin, we received a call and a text letting us know that the AC in the unit went out and gave us the choice for a full refund if we weren't okay with a portable AC unit. We chose to continue with the stay and I'm glad we did! We're so grateful that they were honest about the situation and gave us fair options. The unit entry is at the back of the property right next to the public beach access pier. Literally like a 2 minute walk to the shore. You can't beat it. The beach the property is next to was also not super packed and the water was crystal clear! The unit has a bit of an odd layout in terms of where the outside doors are. The back door leads DIRECTLY into the bedroom which was unnerving at first, but the property was so quiet we got used to that. The bathroom could use some upgrades, but it was still nice! Everything worked and the hot water got hot. It's smaller so don't expect to have more than one person in there at a time. The kitchen and living room area were an awesome bonus! The kitchen is stocked. We even found crab crackers! Which was great since we got crab and didn't have anything to crack them with. Everything in the unit worked. The lights above the bed are a bit tricky, but we figured out how to turn them on. As far as proximity to destinations go: in super heavy traffic (which we ran into a LOT) - it took us an hour to get to the outlet malls in Destin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew W.

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

Perfect set up

Great place would stay again
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lammy S.

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

It was nice and really not a far walk from beach.

I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

dayhna M.

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

Family gateway

Amazing location. Spacious for a family of two adults and a baby!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia G.

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

Last minute weekend getaway

The property is perfectly situated near the public beach access and just one row back from the ocean. Spotlessly clean and an affordable choice, there is plenty of room for a single traveler, a couple, or small family. The pool was a very nice option, but I missed the outdoor shower to rinse off the sand. The rental agent promptly answered my call when I was locked out due to a code change after extending my stay. He got it taken care of quickly and I was very pleased with the ease of working with the rental company. I would recommend this location for a budget-friendly, near-the-beach getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

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

Amazing Service

The room itself is alright and definitely needs upsedated but it was quick access to the beach and everything else tourist friendly...what sold me on this experience was the amazing property manager and responding or doing whatever we needed to make sure we had a fantastic stay!! The beach was warm and beautiful and the city was great! Perfect for a small family and vacation! We stayed 6 nights and were comfortable. Price was appropriate for the condo. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Kevin B.

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

Spring break

Overall, we had a decent vacation, but I will have to say that we won’t vacation in Fort Walton Beach again. There just isn’t much there and we found that we went to Destin every day for something to do. Now the pros and cons of Tropical Isle. Pros: As it was described, it is very close to the beach, although not on the beach. There is a convenient store next-door, which is handy. The condo was clean and just as it was described for the most part. Cons: the building is older and the condo is tired. I’m guessing it was built in the 1970s or 80s and the condo hasn’t had any major work done since it was built. The bathroom is in need of complete renovation and is very small. One thing I must note that I didn’t gather from the description. The door that you will use to enter the condo is the door into the only bedroom. So anytime anyone comes in and out of the condo it will be through the bedroom. Also the only bathroom is in the bedroom. Overall, it was a decent place to stay but I think the next time we would spend the extra money to stay in Destin on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly P.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Property manager unprofessional

The only good thing about staying here was how close it was to the beach. Overall, our stay was a bit uncomfortable. The back light never came on automatically so it was pretty dark when entering the condo at night. We did tell Ken and nothing was done about it. The beds were extremely hard and uncomfortable. The pull out couch bed was broken. We also let him know that and nothing was done. We had to sleep facing the other way, sloping downward. The last day we were there, we noticed a leak in the ceiling above the kitchen/living room. Ken came over pretty fast but with no notice. I wanted to let him know as soon as possible just in case it got worse, mold, electrical fires etc. The leak was reaching the fan/light that was in that room. He said that mold doesn’t grow down there since it’s too humid… He also said “Don’t worry, if there’s a fire here, we’ll get you guys into a new place.” He said this in front of my 5 year old, which is completely unacceptable. If there was possibly a fire there we might not be alive to get moved to another condo. He didn’t seem worried at all about our safety or comfort at that point. He left and sat outside in his van for about 20 min before we left for dinner and then left right after us. He kinda creeped me out but reassured me that he wasn’t in an email starting with “First of all”. After the fact of me bringing all of this to his attention, he did offer to pay for us to find a hotel but it wouldn’t be close by. We just decided to turn of the lights/fan that was near the leak and stayed that last night. The last morning we were woken up a little after 7 to a cleaning crew going crazy next door. They were so loud. We were asked to be respectful of quiet times from 10pm-8am. Not too many neighbors followed that request. Ken even tried to say he was the owner of iTrip Vacations and that I couldn’t speak with anyone else even though he was making me uncomfortable. So there is only once person working for iTrip Vacations? And it’s the owner? I am honestly incredibly disappointed. When I read the reviews about this condo and the management, I was really excited to stay here. We will not stay here again or rent through iTrip Vacations Fort Walton.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

VALERIE K.

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

Beach fun!!

Very nice, great location, very close to the beach. Right next to a convenient store with good prices. Would definitely recommend and return again. Host was very prompt responding and very accomadatinh.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H., United States

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

Exactly as described

We have stayed in this building before, at least 10 years ago. Everything has been kept up well. The location is great. Easy access to the beach and lots of restaurants and stores nearby. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

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

Amazing stay at Tropic Isle

This property met more than our expectations it was nicer than the picture represented and the property manager was awesome 10 out of 10 just book it :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander H.

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

Nice place

My family of four really enjoyed our stay here. Super close to the beach, and a nice pool also. Check in and out was really easy and overall it was a great value and pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

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

best last minute getaway ever

it was great! highly recommend!! Thank you for a great getaway!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi A.

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

Love the condo and location!

The condo was well maintained and perfect for us. So close to the beach and also to the towns. Excellent experience and I’m sure we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

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

Very reasonably priced

The property was comfortably and clean located in a very good area so very close to the beach. Lots of restaurants close
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

karen l.

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

Great stay-carefree

Easy instructions, quiet surroundings, and nice pool
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

christy m.

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

Perfect

Small studio type apartment, perfect for my mom, daughter and myself to relax. Not to mention you walk out on the back patio and across the drive and onto the beach. 10/10 recommend and def use this location again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Christopher W.

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

Condo

Nice place, only complaint is a few load neighbors
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

lori w.

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

Beach vacation

Very easy to use the site, ken was very helpful!HD a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

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

Anniversary trip

Enjoyed our stay. Good size for the two of us. Very close to the beach, which was very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

Great place

Every thing was what it suppose to be. Will book it again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill and Cindy M., Leesburg, Ohio

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

It all was wonderful!!

No problems at all!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lupe M.

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

Perfect little place

We enjoyed staying at this rental. It was perfect for my family of three. It was very clean and cozy. The beach is a short walk away and was not crowded. We will use rental again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Lee B.

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

The place seemed really dirty

The condo was dirty. All the baseboards were gross. The floor left the bottoms of our feet black. The toilet barely flushes. There is a storage type thing above the toilet. The inside of it is gross. It is also really unstable. It almost fell on my daughter. I would not stay at this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rita H.

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

Beach vacation

Very pleased with these accommodations. Ken very responsive. Our only issue was a non functioning coffee maker and Ken had a replacement to us right away.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

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