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All Surf Dwellers are beach and Gulf front - this is your view.

View from just inside the living room glass doors to the huge 30' beach front balcony.

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9.2

Wonderful

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8137 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Pool

Hot tub

Gym

Washer

Kitchen

Explore the area

Fort walton Beach, FL

Emerald Coast Convention Center3 min drive
Okaloosa Island Pier3 min drive
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island3 min drive

Most relevant reviews

8/10 Good

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location...

Jan 3, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

507 Surf Dweller by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Jul 26th

Free Activities are Included with your stay! As a Thank You for staying with us, you will receive complimentary admissions to popular activities and attractions, Everyday of your stay. Check Out -> /fun/ajh/. Only Valid for Short Term Rentals. Not available for Per Diem Stays, Guest of Owner Stays.

1 Free admission everyday to -> Shalimar Golf Course - Round of Golf, Big Kahuna’s Water Park - General Admission, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - General Admission, Wild Willy’s Grand Prix The Gator: Adult Admission, Sea Blaster - Beach or Sunset Dolphin Cruise,
Sea Blaster - Snorkel Admission, Cruisin Tiki’s - Evening Sunset Cruise.

This updated unit at the Surf dweller complex is very large. It sleeps 6 people with a King size bed in the master bedroom, a Queen and a Twin bed in the guest bedroom and a twin size daybed in the living area. This condo is not set up like any other in the complex. The view from the extra-large balcony is enjoyed from the living room, dining area and extra-large kitchen with brand new cabinets and Refrigerator. the living area has a built-in bar area that runs the entire width of the room with all new cabinets, sink and refrigerator. This condo has never been a rental condo so as you would expect it is super well stocked for a family stay. Each room has a flat screen TV and DVD players. This condo also has Wi-Fi internet. This condo has to be seen!

Property manager

Chris, Sher, Austin

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Beach view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkelling and parasailing adventures can be found near the property.

Fort walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

Okaloosa Island Beach - 3 min walk
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 3 min drive
Emerald Coast Convention Center - 3 min drive
Okaloosa Island Pier - 3 min drive
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬20 min walk
‪Fubar Pizza Bar - ‬19 min walk
‪The Block - ‬4 min drive
‪Aj's Oyster Shanty - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 507 Surf Dweller by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Jul 26th have a pool?

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

Is 507 Surf Dweller by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Jul 26th pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 507 Surf Dweller by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Jul 26th?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 507 Surf Dweller by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Jul 26th?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 507 Surf Dweller by Alicia Hollis Rentals Open Jul 26th located?

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

9.2

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Bruce J.

6 May 2024

Great Place for a beach stay

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy L.

16 Apr 2024

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

2024 family vacation

First time staying here . Check in / out was easy , our unit was even ready early. This property was well maintained & clean.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

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8/10 Good

3 Jan 2024

Our only concern wasThe cleaning of the condo.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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 shower curtain was really bad , slimy and had pretty close to mold on it.We called and did get a replacement . The cleaning teamNeeds to look at things like that for tenets coming in for a stay. We did find mold on the lime squeezer . Everything should be taken out of the cabinets and drawers and put in dishwasher to be sanitized.We love the condo because of all of the amenities it has and we love the view of the beach from the dining room table we are booked to come this September for the month.It is our happy place .Thank you

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10/10 Excellent

Eric O.

7 Aug 2023

Kids first beach trip

8/10 Good

Cherie J.

6 Aug 2023

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Beautiful views

The location is the best for immediate access to the beach. The beach was clean and family friendly.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

14 Oct 2022

Condo 507 Surf Dweller

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have enjoyed our stay at the Surf Dweller for the past 30 yrs and in 507 for the past 3 yrs. It has a well equipped kitchen and has a lot of extras throughout the condo. We have always enjoyed our stays here and look forward to renting again. This year our friends stayed a week in June and we stayed a week in July., as well as all four of us stayed the month of September. Our friends didn’t have any problems in June that we experienced in July. Some of which is not solely in the control of the owners of 507 but is a concern that the HOA should be aware. We have met and talked to some of the Board members and they addressed some of our concerns and assured us that things are being taken care of. The things that we would like to see improved in 507 we think should be easy fixes.In July and again in September there was a smell of urine when we walked in the door. It wasn’t there the whole month but definitely present the first two days.Don’t know if someone brought a pet of it is simply the master toilet flange or O ring seal has broken.Maybe maintenance could check on it. The hall bath has a new toilet so maybe it isn’t seated properly. Who knows, but smell is unpleasant at first and we hope the cause is found and corrected. The floors are better than in July, but maybe a steam mop would clean them better so walking around barefooted didn’t result in black feet and it wouldn’t require any more time than a conventional mop to clean the tile floors. The toaster works but it is a little wonky . We started to replace it as a gift but had some unexpected things pop up and never got around to it. And lastly, the rug in the living area needs to be steam cleaned. It is full of sand , it has been soiled due to dirty feet and possibly pets urine. Overall the condo is spacious ,comfortable and has everything you can think of and then some. If feels like home away from home and we can’t wait to return next ye

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6/10 Okay

28 July 2022

Not up to standards

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. 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: We have rented this unit 3 years in a row, usually for a month. We stayed a week this month but will be back for the month of September.This visit the unit and service was not up to par.1.Toliet seat in master was broken and took 3 days to get repaired. Did the cleaning person not notice and report? Why did it take 3 days to have repaired.2. Cono floors were dirty. If you walked in socks or barefooted you had black feet. Tea pot appeared to have rust in it. The general cleanliness just was very poor.3. Sink stopper in master was broken wouldn't hold water.4. Guest toilet had to be tightened to the floor.5. Blood stain on pillow sham and bedspread in master.6. One of the evaluators was inop for entire week and I understand from an owner it been that way for some time.7. Walkways are incredibly dirty and need power washing.8. Only 1 parking pass was issued, however patrons that rented from other agencies still received 2.9. This condo is comfortable and well stocked but needs a deep cleaning. Not what we expect for the price.

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10/10 Excellent

Robin M., Flower Mound, USA

6 July 2022

Return Vacationers

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: We have stayed at the Surf Dweller Condos for over 25 years and this unit several times in recent years. It is well equipped, especially the kitchen. The reconfiguration of the unit has its pluses and minuses but we like it and being able to eat while looking out over the water is a plus. A personal preference would be that all the units use black-out curtains in the bedrooms. And a recommendation to the cleaning crew would be to double check the tea kettle and the Keurig to make sure water isn't left in them. Renters don't know how long the water has been there and the inside of the kettle needed some attention when we got there. Otherwise, no complaints. It is a lovely unit right on the beach and very spacious. The owners have lots of little extras available to use. Close to one of our favorites, Stewby's and just about anywhere else you'd like to eat. We are beach people so don't spend a lot of time doing other activities but there is plenty to do with kids and adults nearby. FWB is becoming more crowded as more people discover our paradise. The new proposals for Santa Rosa Blvd concern me with more and more people renting. However, this has nothing to do with the owner of this condo, just an observation on the amount of traffic on the Island and between there and Destin nowadays. We love FWB and have never vacationed anywhere else in Florida. Definitely recommend Surf Dweller and this unit.

10/10 Excellent

Lori Y.

12 June 2022

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

Everything Excellent!

Super nice! Definitely would stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Hummelstown, PA

4 June 2022

Surf dweller 507

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10/10 Excellent

23 Apr 2022

Beautiful place

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 come to Surf Dweller for years ad this is our second stay in this room. It was great and comfortable! We loved every minute of it!! Thank you

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10/10 Excellent

18 Oct 2021

Surf dweller 507

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 always enjoy staying at surf dweller . Perfect location , very quiet , close to restaurants, grocery stores and shopping .We really appreciate the owner allowing us to stay in their condo very nice and has every thing we need . We appreciate the new washer & dryer that has been added this year . The only item we found that was needed was a new toaster .

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

12 Aug 2021

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

Great Stay at the Beach

We had a great stay in this wonderful condo right on the beach. Aside from the view of the water and beach, the king-sized bed in the master bedroom was the most comfortable I've ever slept in at any other beach condo. The whole condo was comfortable to spread out in and relax inside and out. There is a full-size dining table on the balcony and one inside as well. The kitchen if fully stocked with any cooking pot/utensil you might need. It's also nice that while not directly across from the elevator, it is just a few steps from it, right in the center of the building, so it's easy access to the elevators and therefore the passageway out onto the beach as well. This is a great condo for a beach week or beach month or however long you want to stay. It's very comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Rachel B.

5 July 2021

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Condo great - Condo complex not so great

I don’t have a lot of complaints about the actual condo itself. It was very clean and very large. It had a great view. The only negatives about the condo is that there was no hot water in the sink in the kitchen. Also, the ice maker in the wet bar did not work. Otherwise, it was fully stocked. Beds were comfortable. The negative side of this, unfortunately for the owners of this condo, are things that they do not have direct control over. The complex I was not impressed with at all. The elevators were a huge issue every single day. They broke down every day. Some days we had to carry our beach wagon up and down stairs. The pool was subpar. Parking was not great. One night we got home and there were no parking spots left. We had to make our own parking spot (along with three other vehicles). The free beach service was done a little weird in my opinion. Unfortunately, I would not stay here again. Not because of the condo itself, but because the complex needs to get its stuff together.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

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8/10 Good

phillip b.

24 May 2021

Great views

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

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10/10 Excellent

25 Apr 2021

My favorite place to go and stay!

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: Oh, where do I even begin? We have been coming to this complex for years and it never disappoints us. It is so beautiful here inside and out. We have had many different condos in this complex and all have been great. You have the comfort of everything at your finger tips on a quite part of the beach. We starting coming here years ago when our kids were little now this year is our 1st time with another couple it was great! Alicia and her staff are great and we will defiantly be returning again. Thank you so much.

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10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

12 Apr 2021

Awesome Condo!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

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8/10 Good

1 Sept 2020

We love Okaloosa Island beach .

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love Okaloosa Island . We raised our children on this beach and now our grands and great grands .

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

10 Aug 2020

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Nice

Very nice

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hope L.

11 July 2020

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Great location, nice and clean room

Our condo was very nice and clean. It was stocked with everything we needed from beach stuff to kitchen supplies and games. The Surf Dweller condos were in a great location right on the beach! No complaints. Also loved the free umbrella and chairs daily. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

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4/10 Poor

Alex A.

1 Aug 2019

Troubled

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: On last day we were hassled by the cleaning party at 9:00 AM to leave the unit so they could clean it. Also the Hollis office called at 9:45 AM asking us to leave!!! We had planned and did leave at 10:00 AM.

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10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

8 June 2019

Love this large, well stocked unit.

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 in this unit several times and we love it. It is large and the kitchen is wonderful. It is well stocked, so you can cook anything. The unit is well maintained, and the rental agency responded immediately when the coffee pot broke. We drove a block to their office and they supplied a new one right away. The views are great and the balcony provides privacy from other units.

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10/10 Excellent

11 May 2019

Great condo!

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10/10 Excellent

linda C.

20 Sept 2018

best condo ever

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 easy process. Great customer service. Everything was perfect including the weather. will definitely rent this condo again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

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10/10 Excellent

James G.

5 Sept 2018

Family of 6

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: Condo has a amazing view. Pictures on the internet fail to show the true size of the condo, family of six had plenty of room. This condo is a hidden gem, owner has gone out of their way to make sure you have the little things that we all forget to bring with us avaiable to us use. My only complaint would be, upgrade the washing machine and put a hand held shower head in the master bath shower, it’s to big not to have one. Washing machine is a preference issue

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018