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SD 712: Wave Whisperer - Your Front Row Seat to Beachfront Bliss!

Condo on the beach, with water park

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SPECTACULAR views from this PENTHOUSE END unit!!! - Balcony view
Breath-taking views from the capacious balcony looking Eastward! - Balcony View looking Eastward
Living room - Walk out and enjoy the view!
This gorgeous dining area is waiting for you! - Dine with a wonderful view!
Master Bedroom - Imagine waking up to the sights and sounds of the BEAUTIFUL Emerald Coast...and take in the spectacular views from the balcony with direct access from the master bedroom.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6134.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

SD 712: Wave Whisperer - Your Front Row Seat to Beachfront Bliss!

Surf Dweller 712 - Wave Whisperer!
FREE PARKING AND FREE WIFI!!! Phenomenal top floor, end unit. Exceptionally roomy accommodation for all of the family's needs. HUGE balcony with direct access from the living room and the master bedroom. SPECTACULAR view of the Gulf of Mexico!! West end-unit penthouse with expansive views as far west as Navarre Beach and to the east viewing the Okaloosa Island Pier. Breath-taking sunset views along the . Nicely furnished. Unit 712 benefits by having an end location with windows viewing the beach from kitchen, dinning and living rooms, and gives additional light.

Spacious 2 bedroom/2 bath beach front condo on the 7th floor of the Surf Dweller. One of the largest 2 bedroom condos available on the Island. Perfect for your vacation! Now with secured WIRELESS Internet access!
This unit sleeps 6 people comfortably. The unit has modern furnishings and décor and is new on our rental program. Because of it’s location, you will enjoy views from the westward-facing windows as well as beachfront balcony doors. Wake up to a gorgeous view of the Gulf of Mexico from the master bedroom. This unit features a wonderful spacious balcony that is 30 feet long, new kitchen appliances, washer/dryer and free WiFi and the elevator is situated close to the front door of the unit.

The sleeping arrangements in this unit are as follows: master bedroom - 1 king bed, 2nd bedroom - 2 queen beds. This unit sleeps 6.

- Updated Living room furniture
- Updated King bed furniture in master
- Updated Two queen beds furniture in guest bedroom
- GULF FRONT MASTER BEDROOM
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Full size washer and dryer in condo
- KEY-LESS ENTRY
- FREE BEACH SERVICE
- FREE GOLF
- FREE DOLPHIN CRUISE
- FREE SNORKELING
- FREE WIFI
- Free Parking
- Tennis Court
- Fitness Center
- Pickle Ball
- Heated Swimming Pool
- Kiddie swimming pool
- Picnic area
- Grills
- Elevators
- Direct beach access via boardwalk

Surf Dweller has a limit of 2 vehicles per unit.


All units at Surf Dweller have a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Mexico and miles of beaches, with white sands extending past the Okaloosa Pier. Heated Pool, tennis courts, updated internet and television, lots of parking are a few of your amenities while staying at the Surf Dweller Condominiums.

All of our nightly and weekly guests receive the following complimentary guest package:
2 beach chairs and an umbrella set up daily (March 1st to October 31st)
1 Free Round of Golf DAILY at 4 courses to choose from
* WINDSWEPT DUNES GOLF CLUB; a breathtaking 750 acre setting encompassing a serene 18 hole course
* REGATTA BAY GOLF & YACHT CLUB; a "must stop" Par 72 course on the Florida Panhandle
* EMERALD BAY GOLF CLUB; course designed by the famed golf course architect Bob Cupp
* SHALIMAR POINTE GOLF CLUB; located on the shores of Choctawhatchee Bay
1 Free Pass to a Dolphin Cruise DAILY (March 1st to October 31st)
* Morning, Afternoon, Sunset, and Fireworks Dolphin Cruise on the Cattywampus
* Beach or Sunset Dolphin Cruise on the Original Sea Blaster
1 Free Adult Pass to a Snorkeling Cruise DAILY (late spring, summer, and early fall); discover the beauty of the Gulf of Mexico by embarking on an unforgettable snorkeling adventure on the Original Sea Blaster or Cattywampus
1 Free Pass to Big Kahuna's Water Park DAILY; a 25-acre family fun park with over 40 water attractions, including a wave pool and speed slide

**Once your reservation is made, you’ll receive a personalized virtual guidebook filled with all the information you need to enjoy your stay to the fullest!**

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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

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

Located on the beach, this condo is in Okaloosa Island, a neighbourhood in Fort Walton Beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Okaloosa Island Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Preston Hood Athletic Complex or Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fort Walton Beach, Florida

What's nearby

  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 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 SD 712: Wave Whisperer - Your Front Row Seat to Beachfront Bliss! have a pool?

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

Is SD 712: Wave Whisperer - Your Front Row Seat to Beachfront Bliss! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at SD 712: Wave Whisperer - Your Front Row Seat to Beachfront Bliss!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SD 712: Wave Whisperer - Your Front Row Seat to Beachfront Bliss!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SD 712: Wave Whisperer - Your Front Row Seat to Beachfront Bliss!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SD 712: Wave Whisperer - Your Front Row Seat to Beachfront Bliss! 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

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 74 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Fall break getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Main refrigerator had gone out prior to us arriving. Spare refrigerator was out of the way in a good location. We never were able to get it to cool properly. Had to throw away some food. Talked some friends of ours into booking with B&S same condo and they had no internet or able to watch any TV during their stay. Hoping it didn’t discourage them from future bookings. Both of these issues were out of the normal from all of our previous stays. Everything else was perfect as it always is.

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Great stay

Great place to stay. Special should out for Elizabeth from the property management office who relocated us to this unit proactively after finding our rented unit to be too noisy because of some renovation work on the unit. She was a superstar and made sure we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

a weeks stay

Great location, very clean, would stay again. Just my wife and I, but there is lots of room. with the two other beds and couch
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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 more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great dealing with Brooks and Shorey.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Milton, DE

Surf Dweller 712 rental

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: Excellent condo and a great location. My daughter and I had a fabulous experience with the management company (Brooks and Shorey Resorts) and will definitely use them again for my next travel to the Fort Walton area.

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

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

SD 712

We really enjoyed the condo. There were a couple of maintenance items we left a notice about
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

Florida for a gay time!!!

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: Very restful in a beautiful part of Florida!!! Only complaint was the weather. Not enough sun. Very convenient to some good restaurants and shopping.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Surf Dweller renter for the last 30 years

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: I have rented through numerous realtors in Ft. Walton for many years. Brooks and Shorey is by far the most attentive and on spot with their communications about the rental. We have been staying 1-2 times year for the past 50+ years and B&S will now be our go to choice. The FREE beach service is a definite plus!

10/10 Excellent

Braden F.

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

Great Unit in a great location

This condo had everything we needed, plenty of space to spread out and kitchen was stocked with everything you could possibly think of. Only constructive criticism I have is there is no mechanical lock on the front door, only the numerical keypad (which did have a dead bolt that wasn't working/installed). So from the inside it would be super easy for little kids who like to wander to just take off without anyone noticing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Dreamy vacation!

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: Our room was perfect! It has a cute beach theme, it was very clean and organized. The kitchen was great with every appliance you could need, from toaster over, Forman Grill, coffee maker. This is our second time to stay at the Surf Dweller and it is our favorite. Customer service is excellent, so quick to respond if you have a question and willing to help anyway. It’s family friendly and just overall a relaxing environment! We can’t wait for our next stay..
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

Amazing accommodations and customer service

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: This is a beautiful and comfortable condo. The kitchen was well stocked, the beds were comfortable and the couch was spacious. That said, the best part of the place is the amazing deck which had great furniture and stunning views. I also have to give a shout out to Brooks and Shorey’s customer service. Due to a mix-up that was 100% my fault, we arrived at Fort Walton Beach the week before our actual reservation. The staff at Brooks and Shorey worked with us to find accommodations for the week at the last minute and saved our family vacation. I am so grateful to them for that and will continue to use them for all future vacations to this area.
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10/10 Excellent

SurfDweller 712

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 overall was clean, updated, well maintained, and very quiet. We would recommend property to others. The master bedroom mattress was not comfortable (soft & sunken) and would suggest it be changed to new mattress. The baseboards had visible dust/dirt, especially in bathrooms. The furniture on balcony is not comfortable. A couple of lower chairs would be nice. We enjoyed the beach service for chairs, rented Kayaks at site, and enjoyed the pool. Enjoyed Stewby's and Ali's Bistro very much for dinner.
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8/10 Good

Paula D.

Needs updated furnishings

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The cleaning crew is subpar. Has been for 4 years in a row now. Refuse to dust floorboards and behind doors. The patio furniture is awful. I have complained numerous times, but yet, its still there. We spend the most time on the balcony and it VERY uncomfortable. Master bed is uncomfortable, as well as the cheap living room chairs. Those things aside, this unit is great!!! Perfect end unit, you can see it all! Brooks and Shorey are the best. I will ALWAYS use them no matter which unit I choose.

6/10 Okay

Amy B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Honest review:When you first walk in there is a distinct musty smell. I’m not sure if this is good or not but we did become nose blind to it after while and didn’t notice it as much. When we got there we noticed that the refrigerator didn’t seem to be working. The guidebook/app says to wait 12 hours for it to cool down and to buy ice to cool food. Thankfully, we waited because the next morning it still wasn’t working. We notified Brooks & Shorey and someone came out and couldn’t fix it. They did arrange for a backup refrigerator to be brought in for us to use. We wound up use DoorDash to get some food in because we (we didn’t rent a car) had to wait for the fridge to cool down. The unit itself is need of a really good scrubbing. It’s a very spacious condo, the furniture and beds are comfortable. The balcony and view are just as pictured.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven F.

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

Yearly Family Vacation

Surf Dweller has been the best place to stay in Ft. Walton and room 712 has been the best room in the 5 years we've stayed. All have been different rooms just to get a feel for the different view point. Only downfall that i can think of are the elevators being slow...but hey, you're at the beach so whats the rush. Love this place
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelli S.

Great Condo, Beautiful View!

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: Very clean, comfortable condo. The location is quiet and easy to get in and out of. It needs a few minor repairs (kitchen faucet, washing machine, slider door) but it did not affect our stay and we notified them after we left so they could fix for the next person. I would rent again!
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10/10 Excellent

Mickie R.

Great vacation

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 really enjoyed our stay. We were in our favorite condo. Cant wait to come back again!
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect vacation rental

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: Best condo we’ve stayed in yet. Perfect view. Perfect gulf weather.
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce T.

Surf Dweller 712

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: Phenomenal with a breath taking view
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10/10 Excellent

Angie G.

Perfect Stay!!

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: The view from the balcony was perfect! Saw lots of dolphins and spent one morning watching a bunch of surfers. Perfect amount of space for a family of 4. The beds were super comfortable and the couch was perfect for family movie nights after a day in the sun. The included chairs and umbrella made beach days perfect. Check in and check out was super easy. The included app for our stay was such a nice touch and super helpful. 100% will return back to this condo! I actually want to know where the couch was bought from because my family now wants the exact one!
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10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

Trip summed up in 2 words ‘fantastically wonderful’

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 have stayed two other units using Brooks and Shorey and this unit was everything and more. It was much larger than expected. It was a magical stay from the moment we arrived to the second we left. The beach service chair person was fantastic and very accommodating with my daughter who broke her leg prior to our stay and got us a reserved spot everyday. Being peak season it was never crowded. The unit was spacious enough for my daughter to use her crutches with ease. We had the exceptional view obviously all day everyday. The property was gorgeous. The unit had everything we needed and more. I highly recommend booking any beach stay with Brooks and Shorey. We have used Brooks and Shorey for a decade now and have always been blown away by the service, the unbeatable price and the glorious accommodations! It was simply perfect!
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10/10 Excellent

Mickie R.

Favorite condo !!!!! Great Vacation!!!

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 love Oakaloosa Island and always try to book with Brooks and Shorey at Surfdweller. This particular condo is our favorite! Everything is so comfortable and clean. We absolutely love it!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Maryann H.

Relaxing 2 weeks

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 enjoyed relaxing in the beautiful condo, eating out most dinners, walking along the beach and sitting on the balcony looking over the wonderful gulf. With the maintenance painting and siding as well as other work, the parking spaces were limited. Once, we sat in the lot until someone left and a space was open. It had been advertised as having pickleball so we brought rackets with us. The courts were closed and looked freshly painted. We certainly would come back to this condo which was very comfortable. The staff at Brooks and Shorey (Hannah) were so nice and kind. The maintenance men who corrected a problem with the TV were also very nice and did a good job.

6/10 Okay

Jason M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Musty

Property was musty. Carpet was worn out and dirty. Dust on wall in master bedroom. Hot water would not come on in 2nd bathroom. Well furnished. Great location. Great beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

Great view

Great view. Large rooms. Easy access to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

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