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Spacious 5th-floor condo with sweeping views of the Gulf - steps to beach

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Living area
Outdoor dining
Beach
Pool
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6134.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Spacious 5th-floor condo with sweeping views of the Gulf - steps to beach

Surf Dweller 512

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This wonderful Gulf-front rental has a commanding view of the mesmerizing Gulf of Mexico. The living room and Master Bedroom have access to this wonderful private balcony. You will enjoy sitting on the balcony which is furnished with chairs and a table for your comfort and enjoyment. The floor-to-ceiling patio doors, for both rooms, enhance your view of the Gulf of Mexico. The kitchen comes equipped with all the comforts of home, including a full size refrigerator, cooktop stove and oven, microwave, and dishwasher. All the utensils needed to prepare and serve meals are supplied for your convenience. If you elect to not eat in then there are many wonderful restaurants located near by as well as shopping available in Fort Walton Beach and Destin, Florida. This unit has 3 TVs, DVD player, and a CD stereo system located in the living room.

THINGS TO KNOW


Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 5.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located in Fort Walton Beach, this condo is on the beach. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Emerald Coast Science Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aj's Oyster Shanty - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fubar Pizza Bar - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious 5th-floor condo with sweeping views of the Gulf - steps to beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Spacious 5th-floor condo with sweeping views of the Gulf - steps to beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious 5th-floor condo with sweeping views of the Gulf - steps to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious 5th-floor condo with sweeping views of the Gulf - steps to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious 5th-floor condo with sweeping views of the Gulf - steps to beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fort Walton Beach 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

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mari-Kay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Surf Dweller 512

Fantastic view and balcony! Downside, TV service in the condo did not work. Contacted Vacasa several times, was told they would send to management to rectify for us. This NEVER happened!! We should be refunded a portion of our stay due to the troubles we had! Just want to sit down, relax and watch the news and no TV! If you use an insulin pump or anything that depends on WiFi, it is verify spotty.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Gary B.

Over priced, or average place

5th floor overlooking the shore never gets old.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti P.

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

review

Very nice and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Cousins beach trip

Well appointed home. Spacious rooms. Beautiful view. Would definitely book here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Glenda G.

Nice Room

The room was easily accessible to the elevator. The kitchen was adequately supplied.
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10/10 Excellent

Johnathan S.

Family getaway

We were able to check in early, without issue. Condo is HUGE, dpace everywhere. Only "issue" which didn't hurt the stay, is the beds are the old style mattresses that are not comfortable and the couch/chairs are older and not the most comfortable to sit in. Outside of those, everything else was great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robbie D.

Missourians mother/daughter vacation

This was a much needed time away for me, my 2 girls, and my youngest girl's best friend. We didn't want to leave! This condo was nice to come back to after a day on the beach, out shopping, sightseeing or whatever the case may be. It was like a nice and cozy home away from home. And the view from the balcony was amazing. Refreshing and relaxing was had by all of us. I definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

James D.

Great location, needs some updates.

We loved the location of this condo! The balcony was the best, and easy beach access! However, the condo furniture/decor is dated. The mattresses are like sleeping on bricks, they are extra firm and not comfortable at all, there was a foam topper in the closet, but it looked dirty so we did not use it. The AC unit never got the condo below 73/74 the whole week, the filter looked like it had not been changed in a long time. The floors were not very clean, something was spilled/sticky under the recliner in the living room, there was a sponge mop we were able to use to clean that up.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy W Y.

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

Large condo

Large condo and balcony! Loved it! Had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

jake h.

Harris family review

We arrived around 2pm and tried to check in but couldn't. So to kill time we went and had lunch. Got back to the condo at 330 and couldn't get in. Waited in the car until 3:55 and we were able to access it. Overall nice and spacious place. 5th floor with a great view right next to the elevator. Great location, it was clean, and very well maintained. Only complaints, and they are minor ones, but different shower heads in showers. easier sliding glass doors. And comfortable beds. Some of these are preference based so I get it, but nobody is perfect. Overall great place and will book here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Beautiful Oceanfront Condo

This condo was very nice. The furniture, including the beds were comfortable. It had all the amenities you could ask for. This corner unit also provided lots of extra light.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Avery S.

Would come back!

Everything was super nice and clean! The pictures do show beach chairs and umbrellas but we did find out when we got there that they are rentals. We rented chairs and an umbrella 2 of the 3 days we were there at a good rate. Our WiFi was not working the whole trip which was a down side since the connection was not the best. We sent to the company for it to get fixed and no one showed up. Other than those two things and some minor staining on the furniture everything was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Everett U.

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

Very Nice View of the Water

A nice large two bedroom condo on the fifth floor with a good sized porch and view of the beach. Great place for a relaxing get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gray H.

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

Great gulf view, easy beach access

This property had everything we needed for our family Spring Break vacation. Very clean, everything functional. Loved the corner condo as it gives more of a beach view and natural light. Would stay again. Excellent property and host! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Amy G.

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

Great view

Great view with large balcony. Easy access to the beach. Great restaurants close. Beds and furniture needed updated/cleaned. Bathroom definitely need updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee S., Alabama

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

Clean property, Great view

Very clean, lots of space, great view, location was nice! Cannot wait to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW R.

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

Great view and roomy

The size was great, the furnishings were nice. The kitchen could use some updating. The balcony was big. End unit was close to elevators and had extra windows. Bring a heating blanket if you come in the winter, the heater needs attention. It’s definitely great for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Linda S.

Killer view, needs an update

This complex is great (we've stayed in a number of different ones in the area) and the view cannot be beat. While the furniture in this unit is comfortable, the appliances need an update. (The ice maker was propped up with cardboard so it would run properly. The sensor doesn't work on the dryer. It takes forever to get hot water.) As you can see in the pictures, this is not your typical beach decor (which may matter to some).
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10/10 Excellent

Berette S.

Surf Dweller 512

Beautiful view, absolutely spotless, and comfortable furniture. Excellent chech in/out process. Perfect all the way around!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah J.

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

Will book again!

Our family loved the condo! Very spacious and clean. We really appreciated the chair rental that came with the condo.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Reba G.

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

Stay at Surf Dwellers

There was a few things such as trouble with sliding doors, ac, and stained furniture. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margie C.

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

Surf Dweller

Great stay. Love these condos, have stayed in many.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

We really enjoyed our stay

It was plenty of room kitchen was well stocked great view of ocean. The beds were the only thing that disappointed they were very uncomfortable but everything else was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Pat H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Surf Dweller 52

We arrived a couple hours early and called to see if we could get in the unit. We were told they were not done cleaning it , we waited by the pool and never saw anyone come in or out of the unit . We never received a call that the unit was ready, we just went and used the key code when it was check in time. The elevator outside of our unit was broken the whole time, we had to walk to the other side of the complex to use the elevator. Very inconvenient and never saw anyone fixing the elevator. Unit was not as clean as we expected. Couch and pillows on the couch were so dusty they were causing allergies for our daughter. Lamp shades were dirty also. Kitchen was not clean either. Pans were put away with food still stuck on them, had to wash everything before we could use it. Have stayed at Surf Dweller lots of times in the past 25 years, but doubt we will ever go back. Seems like management doesn't care to keep it up. Definitely will not go back to this unit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Rick F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Our 4 Days at Surf Dweller

We have stayed at Surf Dweller probably 35 or more times in our 42 years of marriage. We have been in multiple different units. The entire experience was not up to the Surf Dweller we know. Vacasa would not return our text or calls about early check-in when we knew No one was there the day before. Then they start texting you the day before that your vacation has concluded be out by 10AM. The unit itself was older and needed updating, The kitchen didn’t even have a salt and pepper shaker. The kitchen was not well supplied. You are charging high prices for these units and tell people they have to buy their own toilet paper, you are only going to supply one extra roll. These things are petty. I don’t write reviews but in this instance I think you need to know the perception that people are getting from you because perception is reality.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

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