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SD 709: Tidal Treasures - Sunrise to Sunset, A Front Row View of the Gulf!

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Spacious family room with views that will take your breath away. - Awesome views found here!
Balcony view - Views from this top floor balcony are UNBEATABLE!!
Endless views of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico - From the dining area you can still see the beautiful Emerald Coast, You are surrounded by beauty!
Pool
Gulf front Master bedroom a special treat! - You will not believe the amount of space you have in this beach front Master bedroom! You will love the view and waking to the sounds of the waves crashing onto the shores of the Gulf Coast!

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6134.7 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
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪3 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

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 709: Tidal Treasures - Sunrise to Sunset, A Front Row View of the Gulf!

Surf Dweller 709 - Tidal Treasures!
FREE PARKING AND FREE WIFI!!! TRULY MAGNIFICENT VIEWS of the Emerald Coast from this beachfront unit with a large balcony. This is a 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! Everyone loves Surf Dweller - come see what the hype is all about!


The beachfront patio offers a marvelous view of the pristine Emerald Coast.


This spacious 2 bed 2 bath non-smoking 7th floor condo is located directly on the white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. The living room and 2 bedrooms are carpeted and the kitchen, baths, laundry room and halls are tiled for easy maintenance. Including the breakfast bar there is dinner seating for 8. The kitchens is fully stocked, you will feel right at home once you stay in this condo! The unit features a full size washer and dryer for your convenience. The living room and master bedroom have patio doors leading to a 30' private balcony overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. This condo easily sleeps 6, with a king bed in the master bedroom, 2 queen beds in the guest bedroom, also a sofa equipped with 2 reclining seats in the living room. Special amenities include 3 TV's, and secured WIRELESS hi-speed internet throughout. A heated pool, kiddie pool, tennis courts, a dune walkover are all added features as is the Santa Rosa Sound view from the guest bedroom.

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

- 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
- Updated internet and television service
- 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!**

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 - 2.2 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 - 3 min drive - 2.6 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 SD 709: Tidal Treasures - Sunrise to Sunset, A Front Row View of the Gulf! have a pool?

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

Is SD 709: Tidal Treasures - Sunrise to Sunset, A Front Row View of the Gulf! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SD 709: Tidal Treasures - Sunrise to Sunset, A Front Row View of the Gulf!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SD 709: Tidal Treasures - Sunrise to Sunset, A Front Row View of the Gulf!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SD 709: Tidal Treasures - Sunrise to Sunset, A Front Row View of the Gulf! 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

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kay K.

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

Beautiful view from balcony

Beautiful view from balcony. Large unit. Loved the beach service and free golf. Check in and check out easy. Easy access to beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eugene T.

vacation stay in Surf Dweller 709

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 our stay in the Surf Dweller 709. everything was perfect. Brooks and Shorey were very easy to work with. there was a mechanical issue with the room we originally reserved, but Brooks and Shorey contacted us and placed us in a comparable room. This was done smoothly and when we arrived all was well. We enjoyed sitting on the balcony and looking out at the ocean sunset.
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10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Wonderful vacation

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: Condo was clean and had everything we needed. Great view off the balcony. Water in bathroom sinks drained slow (no biggie).
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10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Fort Walton Beach Trip.

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: We love our stay. The view were beautiful. The furniture was comfortable. It was a little dark in the room. Being on the top floor would have liked some ceiling fans. We would stay there again. Thank you.

8/10 Good

Tim M., Searcy, AR

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

Great location and amazing view on the beach.

Couldn't have asked for a much better location and the view from the balcony was great. Acces to the beach was amazing and the coordination with local adventures made it really easy to do the things we wanted (at a discounted rate)!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

James C., Owensboro Ky

Great experience

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 apartment was It was every thing it was described as being. Very clean and well furnished. We would stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Kayla B.

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

Great Location

Loved our stay. The bed in the master was so comfy. Forgot to look at the brand of mattress/topper.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Leo M.

Room with a Gorgeous View

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Great vacation. Beautiful views & sunsets. Perfect location right on the sandy beach & emerald water. Property is roomy but a bit outdated & needs some updating. Maintenance was so good & attentive to what needed fixing. Would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey K.

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

Fall Break

Best experience with taking a friend with our son on vacation the first time! Great weather great view! Plenty of living area space. Huge master suite. Clean and comfy!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Shelly W.

Condo with perfect view!😎

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: Our condo was perfect for our family. Lots of room and very spacious! View from balcony couldn’t get any better!❤️
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Fun adventure with Granddaughters

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: We had a wonderful time during our stay. The weather was exceptional. The girls all enjoyed being together. Wonderful views of the water from our balcony. The condo was very spacious and very comfortable beds. Excellent location. We will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Granite City, IL

Best trip ever (Family)

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Your Rental was great from the moment we walked in, and the bed was comfy, I like a lot of Pillows but I only needed one that comfortable, would like to know where you get them.Your Staff was vey helpful, Hannah responded quickly to my call. Thank You.
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10/10 Excellent

nancy W., Belleville IL

Awesome Condo

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: Awesome Condo! At a great time and the view was amazing! Very comfortable beds and pillows and reclining sofa and loveseat were awesome! Love the table and chairs on the patio we were a lot of the time eating meals and watching the dolphins and watching people on the beach and watching beautiful sunsets! I’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia C.

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

Updates

Need some up dates
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica I.

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

Great Beach Vacay

We love Okaloosa Island and stayed in this condo for 5 days in October. The whole process from the time I booked it was seamless. The property managers were great to work with and were very accommodating. The unit is an older one and could use a few cosmetic updates mostly in the bathrooms but it was clean and great functionally and had everything we needed. It is one of the largest 2 bedroom units I have seen and had great furnishings. The balcony is huge and offered beautiful views. The beds were very comfortable. The beaches weren’t crowded and of course amazing! This location is close to shopping, restaurants, etc. The Surf Dweller was quiet and seemed family oriented. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
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6/10 Okay

A guest from Birmingham, AL

surf dweller 709

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: Generally clean. furniture very comfortable. kithchen fine. master bath sink didn't drain. toilet stopped up twice, used plunger, maintenance snaked it, then stopped again. shower door off track. 2nd bath toilet plunged twice.
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon R.

Great Location

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: Best one I’ve stayed in so far! Loved the view and privacy from the top floor. The unit is older and definitely needs some updates, especially in the showers/bathtubs, and the air unit was noisy but overall great place. Just a little over a mile from the fishing pier so definitely within walking distance. I also like that this unit had a reclining couch and loveseat. That should be standard in all condos but just my opinion. Elevators also need some work. The elevators were slow to respond and sometimes we had to press buttons multiple times before it would move. I would stay here again though!

6/10 Okay

Crystal R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

Not worth the price.

We got to the property and there was supposed to be a parking pass in the room which wasn't there. Went to HOA building which closes at 5 and check in is also at 5, so you cannot talk to anyone. Got in the unit and there was no towels, washrags, shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc. Check out time is 10am and they were at the door at 10:01 am.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Raimey B.

First family Beach trip

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: While myself, my children, my mother & husband go on vacation each year (typically cruises) this year was the first time in my life that my dad came also. With him he brought my late sisters children. In total we had 4 boys 3,5,7&14 and 4 adults. This was also our first time to the island. Y’all, it was beautiful. The weather was COLD for this Mississippi family at a crisp “beach 60*” we spent most of our time in the condo because of this. This unit was the BEST floor plan I’ve ever stayed in. The balcony is huge. The kitchen is very spacious, as is all areas of this unit. The proximity to target & Publix is PERFECT for our last minute trip for board games and winter clothes lol. The other residents in this condominium were very nice and we enjoyed meeting and talking to everyone as they are all very friendly. The heated pool was a nice surprise for our kids so they did get to enjoy a bit of outdoor activity. We have found our new forever condo. We will never stay anywhere else if we can help it. The couches are big and roomy- the master bed is like a cloud!!! We had a wonderful, cold, spring break in this property. We can’t wait to come back. Also- do yourself a favor and eat breakfast at chicken and egg!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
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6/10 Okay

Rachel B.

Amazing views, amazing beach & amenities- poor quality condo

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We booked Surf Dweller 411 in 5-2023 . We were contacted 1-2024 & told due to walkway renovations, we needed to be moved. (Never saw walkway reno while there) #709 as “comparable” to what we had with 411.The pictures Brooks & Shorey sent us of 709 looked VERY dated compared to 411. I also saw through the link that was sent, 709 was close to $1,000 cheaper than what we paid for Surf Dweller 411 on AirBnB. I asked that we be reimbursement the difference bc we paid more for a nicer condo that we no longer can have. We were told no (only $10 refund). Views were unreal. The beach access, umbrella/chair included was a major perk! Beds were comfy.But we were so disappointed in the quality of the condo. Carpet stained, dirty looking & old. We didnt eat at the table bc the chair cushions were gross with food stains. Bedroom patio glass was very cloudy and unclean. Living room patio door was also very cloudy and dirty. One of the closet doors by main bedroom had a brown splatter on it. The trim along the doors were dirty from fingers touching it repeatedly. Sprinkler in laundry rm hung down too far & couldnt open door all the way. No flexibility from B&S for reimbursement after move which was a significant downgrade than the original rental.The elevator in the middle was down all week due to work being done around the around so the only options were the two elevators on each side of the building. However, it would just depend on chance of they would be working or not that day. We had to take the stairs to and from the 7th floor several times due to the elevators being out and people waiting to see if they’d come back on.We loved the area, loved the amenities that came with the rental with Xplorie/rental, the view was by far the best thing about this condo and that was breathtaking. We are fortunate for that. But will likely be looking elsewhere for future Fort Walton stays.
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10/10 Excellent

Trenton L.

Fun week at the 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: We had a great week at the beach, this condo is very nice, located on the top floor with gorgeous views of the beach. Bedrooms were nice, A/C worked great to keep the place cool while you are out for the day. We have stayed at the Surf Dweller twice now without any issues.
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8/10 Good

A guest from Jasper, IN

Everything was great except the smell

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The only issue we had with surf dweller number 709 was that there was a definite odor when we walked in on day one. Brooks and Shorey management was very kind to bring us some air freshener plug-ins. It was clean. The beds were comfortable. The view was great. The beach service was great. The kitchen was well stocked. There are no ceiling fans but they had portable fans in the closets. Check in/out was easy. I wouldn’t recommend solely based on the odor.
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10/10 Excellent

Gerald M.

room 709

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 unit. Only issue was the sliding door in living room was a definite two handed operation. Very hard to open. Enjoyed the free explorie experiences too
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10/10 Excellent

Jodie H.

Perfect vacation!

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: This is our 3rd time to Okaloosa Island and 1st time to surf dweller 709. We absolutely loved the condo and the beautiful emerald waters. The beds were extremely comfortable for all party’s! Master bed was soft and squishy just how we like it. The two beds in other room were a bit firmer but perfect for those family members. The pillows we’re a mix of firm and smooshy! The headboard on master seemed to be broken. But didn’t hinder our stay. The condo seemed a bit old and worn, but still beautiful. The washer and dryer were old and should probably be replaced. The vent on outside I don’t think has been cleaned by out ever which could be a fire hazard. We cleaned it out while we were there. The beautiful view from balcony was astonishing! The patio furniture could use some updating. Maybe with taller stool type lounge chairs to see over the rail when sitting. Or a mixture maybe. And def anew table. As the current one is rusting out. The elevator certification expired in 8/2021. Which really needs to be addressed. But it was ok. Overall we rate this condo a 100 out of 10 and would definitely visit again!
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6/10 Okay

Cathy F.

Mrs S

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location! Beach front! Beach chairs/Umbrella included. Furniture old, carpet looks Nasty, linen looks suspect ?

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