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GS 501: Sandy Adventures - Beachfront Bliss is awaiting your ARRIVAL!

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Get an amazing view of the gulf from this corner/end unit
Balcony - Catch a beautiful sunset on your private balcony
Living room and Dining area - Enjoy beach front dining in your condo!
ROOFTOP POOL - You can swim and sunbathe on top of Gulfside Condominiums WITHOUT the sand!
Living Room - Beautiful corner unit with amazing views and a sleeper sofa

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6121.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

GS 501: Sandy Adventures - Beachfront Bliss is awaiting your ARRIVAL!

Gulfside 501 - Sandy Adventures!
FREE PARKING AND FREE WIFI!!! THIS UNIT HAS A SATURDAY TO SATURDAY REQUIREMENT DURING PEAK SEASON! Lovely 2BR/2BA corner unit with an exceptional views and wrap around balcony ! Lots of new furniture+ ARCADE GAME in the condo - Multicade Game with 24 classic arcade games including Ms Pacman, Gallaga, and more; Donkey Kong. The condo sleeps up to 6 guests, great KING size bed in the master bedroom! ***NOW WITH WIRELESS INTERNET !*** Walk-in shower in the master bath, double vanities, new light fixtures. You have to take a look at this condo! Don't miss out, comfy seats for the arcade game, kitchen backsplash, great balcony furniture. Flat screen TVs for living room as well as the master bedroom.. The arcade game is just FUN FOR EVERYONE!

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


CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING WONDERFUL AMENITIES TO RENTING GULFSIDE UNIT 501:

- *CORNER UNIT**FIFTH FLOOR**WRAP-AROUND-BALCONY**
- **RARE** TABLE TOP CLASSIC ARCADE GAME
- RIGHT ON THE BEACH - NO OBSTRUCTIONS
- CHERRY-COLORED CABINETRY
- SMOOTH TOP RANGE FOR COOKING
- DETAILED/CUSTOMIZED TILE BACK SPLASH
- TWO BEDROOMS, TWO LARGE BEDS EACH WITH ITS OWN BATHROOM!
- WALK-IN SHOWER IN MASTER BATH
- DOUBLE VANITIES IN MASTER BATH
- SMALL AND PRIVATE PROPERTY WITH ONLY 15 CONDOS ALTOGETHER
- GULFSIDE NOW FEATURING FITNESS ROOM!
- FREE WIFI
- FREE BEACH SERVICE
- FREE GOLF
- FREE SNORKELING
- FREE DOLPHIN CRUISE
- LIVING ROOM BEACH FRONT
- KEYLESS ENTRY
- ROOF-TOP POOL
- BBQ GRILLS
- ELEVATORS


Gulfside Condominiums is close to Fort Walton’s shopping and dining and a mere ten minutes from Destin, it has a rooftop pool area that provides one of the best views on Okaloosa Island. Guests can get to the beach from the boardwalk at the base of the parking area and can use a barbeque grill that is located along this boardwalk as well.

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!**

Property manager

Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc.
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
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 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. 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, FL

What's nearby

  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 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

Does GS 501: Sandy Adventures - Beachfront Bliss is awaiting your ARRIVAL! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is GS 501: Sandy Adventures - Beachfront Bliss is awaiting your ARRIVAL! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GS 501: Sandy Adventures - Beachfront Bliss is awaiting your ARRIVAL!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GS 501: Sandy Adventures - Beachfront Bliss is awaiting your ARRIVAL!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GS 501: Sandy Adventures - Beachfront Bliss is awaiting your ARRIVAL! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fort Walton Beach condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. Wayside Park and Santa Rosa Sound are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 158 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Dave S.

Gulfside 501

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than 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: None of the ceiling fan lights worked. Had only one light in the guest bedroom. Had to use the closet lights to see. Wi-fi is to sporadic in the master bedroom to use due to lack of signal. Pac-man game only works for one user not two. Almost fell in hall bath tub due to lack of a rubber mat; which I found later under the sink and installed. Hallway bath sink stoppers were so clogged up that I almost didn't get them to spring open after use.There are ants in the kitchen and found ant spray under kitchen sink; so they've been there for awhile.The TV and cable box were unplugged in the guest bedroom. No one from management checked the condition of the condo before we got there and we got there late. This is an older condo but these are things that should have been fixed considering the money we spent to rent.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

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

Vacation

Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Scottsboro, AL

A 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: Great
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10/10 Excellent

Late anniversary celebration trip

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 experience was excellent! We have use Brooks and Shorey before and have always been please with their services. We have stayed at Gulfside before and in several different units. They have all always been very well kept and clean.On this trip we had to call and ask for maintenance to come and take care of a sink that was stopped up and they came over and took care of it that day.Other guests that we met in out building were friendly as well.
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Last min getaway

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 rental was very nice, clean, and peaceful. Elizabeth with Brooks and Shorey was so kind and helpful every time I spoke with her. Beach was beautiful and Jacob with the beach service was great!
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8/10 Good

Dee Dee S.

Nice play to stay but lacks personality

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: My sister and I have been coming to Ft Walton for several years now. We try and always stay in 1 of 4 condo complexes due to proximity of Tom Thumb. You don't realize how convenient it is...until it's not! We walk to Tom Thumb everyday, sometimes twice a day. This condo was very nice. But it lacked personality. Furnishings were generic and there wasn't really a beach vibe. The arcade game was a bonus. Maintenance was spot on and there quickly when we needed them. Bedframe in spare bedroom was broken - actually not put together correctly. When we recognized the problem, maintenance came and fixed the same day. Rooftop pool was awesome. Despite having stayed at this complex before, we'd never used the pool. We thought it would be too hot. Quite the opposite. There was a great breeze up there. And the couple times we used, was either empty or maybe 1 other person there. Overall, this was a great condo. But would be even better with some beach decor.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful experience

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: From reservations to check out we experienced exceptional service from Brooks and Shorey. The condo was spotless with updated living room furnishings and drapes. The balcony is the best on the island. The building is showing its age and could benefit from a spruce up. The pool area is kept clean and is so enjoyable due to the view The WiFi in this unit is spotty however Brooks and Shorey responded immediately to address this. We appreciate the consistent service from the management company!
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8/10 Good

Sonia M.

Enjoyable

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: Enjoyable, easy access to beach. Beautiful condo. Only complaint is the washer and dryer is very old and needs replaced. Neither worked properly. This may be a deal breaker as far as re booking until the upgrade is done. Otherwise, we loved our stay!!
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6/10 Okay

Andrea N.

Great view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The view was great from this room. Room was very clean and very well decorated. We did have some issues but maintenance was there the same day to fix the high priority issue. The door handle to the balcony was broken and when showed to maintenance he said he would have to get the part and fix it. He never came back. The parking is worst if you drive a big vehicle. Parking is under the building and it’s hard to get a full size truck or suv under. The dryer in this unit doesn’t work very good. You have to start the cycle several times before anything is dry. The pool was green looking. Did report that but it never cleared up. We will continue to book with Brooks and Shorey but just won’t stay here. We thought the roof top would be awesome but not when it’s green looking. I know that’s not taken care of by Brooks and Shorey but it plays a part as to if someone wants to stay there or not. Same with parking.
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4/10 Poor

A guest from Woodstock, GA

Disappointed

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Third day into our stay we woke to the kitchen and hallway flooded with water from the fridge. The ice maker was pouring water. Called the number for maintenance and 30 minutes later they showed. In the meantime I was emptying buckets of water flowing from the ice maker. We had to buy ice to get us through the rest of the week. Also couldn’t get tv in the master to work. Tv in the other bedroom didn’t work either. Water pressure in the master shower wasn’t strong enough to rinse hair in the shower. The other bathroom was a little better so we had to use that one. Had rain a few days so a DVD player would have been nice but did not have one in the unit.

10/10 Excellent

Illia L.

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

Perfect vacation

Rental and beach were perfect! Kids loved the heated pool and the location was convenient to all activities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Can't Say Enough

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: Can't say enough, you guys were fantastic. You handled the cold weather problems easily and professionally. We can't wait to come back again!
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10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Can't Say Enough

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: Can't say enough, you guys were fantastic. You handled the cold weather problems easily and professionally. We can't wait to come back again!
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8/10 Good

Rose M.

Gulfside 501

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: Beautiful condo, very spacious! Video game console was a winner for my son and husband. Only issue was the master bathroom, dressing room is too large while shower and toilet was crammed into an extremely small space.
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4/10 Poor

Gary G., Rockwall , Tx.

Unit in need of updates

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: To start this unit has a great view but that is where it stops. First the picture you see on the website is not at all what the unit looks like! All of the appliances are outdated and worn out. The carpet in both bedrooms is so nasty and stained, we were afraid to walk on it without shoes. It is need of a deep cleaning. The furniture is extremely worn. Also beware if you enjoy sleeping on your vacation, every morning at 7:30 the construction on the building outside your bedroom starts!
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from St. Louis, Missouri

Easley 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: Great
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6/10 Okay

Kristina D. D.

Gulfside 501

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Condo was nice. However, Dryer took forever to dry clothes. Sofa bed should not be counted as a bed. It was terrible to even sit on. Rollaway was no better. We had to go out and buy an inflatable mattress. Men’s restroom by pool didn’t work so it was too dark to utilize!

8/10 Good

Becky F.

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

Beautiful views & secluded beach

Overall good stay. Ver y clean and kitchen well stocked. The negatives: The arcade game did not work, balcony door handle was broke and hanging down, and the dryer did not function well, took 2 hrs to dry. The condo seemed to be crumbling as pieces of ceiling falling in underneath parking garage. The positives: great rooftop pool, the staff was responsive in office, new furniture, Xplorie, etc. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Laura A.

Love the unit!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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: I did call the office 3 times because the arcade game would not work, this is the main reason we choose this unit because the game was a big hit last time & my 4 year old grandson was so excited. We had 2 days that we couldn’t even get on the beach due to weather & double red flags. No one ever came to check the game nor contacted me. I’ve always had the best service with Brooks & Shorey so this was quite the surprise.

8/10 Good

Jaycie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Review

Our stay was nice other than all of the construction in the area and on our building.the construction was not disclosed at time of booking nor at check in, yes the VRBO had a note added to there site, but we did not recieve an email or notice.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronda J., Covington LA

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

Great Location

Nice large condo in a small quiet building. We had a great vacation, would definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Amber T.

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

Skip this unit

Very disappointed in our stay. What initially started out as a great stay, quickly turned into a pain in the butt. Construction was taking place next door and I mean HEAVY construction for the last 3 days of our stay. It began at 7:30 AM….banging, sawing, hammering, nailing, everything you can imagine. My 7 month old was unable to nap which made for a pretty lousy 3 days. When I reached out to property management and told them, they took my number and never called me back. I had to email them to ask what the deal was and they basically offered an apology as an acceptable waste of 3 entire days worth of my money. Not only that but the master bedroom smelt so strongly of urine and they told us there wasn’t anything they could do. They just put some air fresheners inside the door for us to plug in and that’s all. Overall, a waste of my money and we won’t be back due to the extremely poor lack of customer service and the overall uncaring mentality of property management.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gayle P.

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

Perfect Beach getaway

Everything was great about the condo. Million dollar view from wrap around balcony, close to restaurants and shopping, very quiet and laid back neighborhood. Perfect place for a beach vacation. Will stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Doug L.

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

amazing views

the 4 of us had a great time Friday Sept. 3 - Thurs. Sept. 9 then we must have gotten new neighbors because for most of the 2 1/2 days of our trip we could barely stand to use balcony someone was using we'll just say smoking something. We didn't complain because couldn't pinpoint who it for sure was.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

It’s just the best!

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: The perfect location, quiet building, great people to work with!I would not stay any other place on the island. Thankful to have been here the past two summers!

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