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BEACHFRONT BEAUTY WITH AMAZING GULF VIEWS!

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Welcome To “Sandy Thongs”!
Living area
Living area
Interior
Daily Visitors

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8135.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer

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 8)

Guest Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Living room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

BEACHFRONT BEAUTY WITH AMAZING GULF VIEWS!

Escape to “Sandy Thongs”, a beautiful, completely updated, beachfront condo with a fresh new look. Our building has been updated with new paint colors and other upgrades making it one of the most desirable accommodations on Okaloosa Island.

The cool, sugary white sand, aqua blue Gulf views and first floor access, makes this one of the best two-bedroom properties on the beach. Just step off the patio and you are there.

Wake up every morning and watch the beautiful sunrise peeking up over the Okaloosa Pier and end each day with the most amazing sunsets you will ever experience. If you enjoy a more secluded, less crowded beach where you can enjoy the full untamed beauty and sounds of the Gulf, step into our world when you stay at “Sandy Things”.

This 1453 SQ. Ft. Condo is one of the largest on Okaloosa Island and sleeps eight (8). There are two large bedrooms, with one king, two queen sized beds. In the living room there is an oversized sectional sofa large enough to sleep two. There are two full baths with walk-in showers, fully equipped kitchen with granite counters and everything you need to cook or grill the best of meals.

There is a utility room off the kitchen, with full-sized washer and dryer. The unit is located on the ground floor... that's right, no more waiting for elevators or dealing with luggage carts. Pull up to the front door and you're there.

Experience breathtaking views from the moment you walk inside the front door. When you're ready to enjoy this astounding beach, just step off the extra-large patio onto the sand and just a few more steps over the dune's bridge and you're ready to experience this exhilarating island. There is ample seating on the patio so the whole family can enjoy the amazing views.

Evenings are exceptional at “Sandy Thongs” because unlike so many other complexes with roads you have to cross or pools you have to walk through to get to the beach, there is nothing to obscure your access or view of the beach. Surf Dweller's heated swimming pool, kiddy pool, gym and tennis court are located in the front of the complex, which allows guest to enjoy private, quiet evenings on the patio where the stars are amazing, and the sounds of the gulf will mesmerize you and capture your heart forever.

“Sandy Thongs” is located within minutes of anything you could possibly want to experience during your visit. The Boardwalk, Okaloosa Island Pier, Gulfarium, Pleasure Island Water Park, and Beasley Park are a must see. Also, if you want to spend the day in the bay or at Crab Island between Fort Walton Beach and Destin, boat and jet ski rentals are less than a mile away.

There are many great restaurants within a few minutes of “Sandy Thongs”. The convenience of shopping for groceries, or other items are also just minutes away in Fort Walton Beach.

When you book “Sandy Thongs” free beach service is provided between March 1 - October 31st and includes two beach chairs and one umbrella each day. Also, we provide additional beach chairs and one umbrella that is kept inside the condo. We also provide beach towels and a few beach toys. There is an assortment of games, adult and children's books for everyone to enjoy.

Need more space to accommodate your larger group? Ask about our second unit.

“Sandy Thongs” is a non-smoking unit. Smoking is allowed on the patio. Must be 25 years old to book this listing. No pets of any kind are allowed.

We hope you will visit us soon and often!

Property manager

Ronda Lindsay or Lisa Mills
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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Our property is available to paid guests only. Any unauthorized guests will result in additional charges of $100 per guest per day.
Please keep doors closed when air conditioner is running Quiet time is 10 p.m. to 9 a.m.
Please do not put wet items on the furniture or sit on the furniture with wet clothing. Coasters are provided for your use for drinks.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number TDT-06839, DWE5603871

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located in Fort Walton Beach, this condo is near theme parks and 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Emerald Coast Science 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, 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 - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does BEACHFRONT BEAUTY WITH AMAZING GULF VIEWS! have a pool?

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

Is BEACHFRONT BEAUTY WITH AMAZING GULF VIEWS! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BEACHFRONT BEAUTY WITH AMAZING GULF VIEWS!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEACHFRONT BEAUTY WITH AMAZING GULF VIEWS!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BEACHFRONT BEAUTY WITH AMAZING GULF VIEWS! 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

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LeAnnea F.

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

Family vacation

We always enjoy our stay here! Fabulous location with any and everything you need! Hosts are so very accommodating and even let us check in early. This is our 3rd time here and we will be back as long as she’ll have us!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

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

BEACH MINI VACATION

HAD A GREAT TIME. CONDO WAS WONDERFUL AND RIGHT ON THE BEACH. WILL TRY TO STAY HERE AGAIN.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy M.

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

Paradise in Florida!

We had a wonderful vacation and loved this property! We loved the distance to the beach as well as the amazing view. The condo was stocked with high-end towels and the bedding was comfortable. We hope to be back! Thank you Ronda!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

Amazing

This place is great. Very clean, and you cannot beat the view and location to the beach. Everything and more as listed! Will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

First family vacation

Pictures don't do this condo justice. Everything you could possibly need is provided to use and literally walk out to the beach with the whitest sand. Thank you for allowing us to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Convenience and Location

Really amazing place. We wanted to book again as soon as we left! Thank you Ronda and Lisa. We had a mix up at check in and some slow response times but other than that everything was smooth and our stay was magical! Well equipped, beautiful space. Enjoyed coffee on the porch in the early morning watching the beach come alive. Can’t wait to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JONA G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy A.

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

It’s all in the details!!

What a great stay at Sandy Thongs! Great location with an easy first floor walk out to the beach and less then a mile to anything you might need. The beauty was in the details- high end touches - furniture, beds, patio furniture- area to hose off on the patio. Things like a California king bed for a tall family and a spare room with larger then twin beds - again - tall family. Rooms are very spacious. Finishes are well thought out and the kitchen is fully operational. Extra beach chairs and beach towels, toys and even sippy cups for the littlest vacationer. Starter items like coffee filters and TP and paper towels and a few snacks - these details really made the difference. We would absolutely recommend and stay again! Thank you Rhonda and family!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

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

Wonderful experience!

BY far our best beach experience yet! Beautiful condo with beautiful views. Super clean and stocked with everything we needed in the kitchen to cook as far as great dishes and appliances. Wonderful property manager, very responsive. Will definitely book here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Family vacation

Great property and super easy check in. We traveled with 5 children, teens and toddlers. Spacious rental with easy beach access. Well equipped unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni Marie C.

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

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay- we love going to surf dweller every year

The property was clean and the property manager was available to help with tiny details.. the customer service was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Wonderful!

Very nice condo, extra equipment for fun and information was amazing. Access to the beach was perfect!

10/10 Excellent

Karla W., Smyrna, TN

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

Low key & loving it

This was our first time to stay in Fort Walton & we loved it. The beach wasn’t as crowded as some other places which was nice. The condo had everything we needed & was decorated nicely. Being on the 1st floor was great, especially when you forgot something on the beach and had to go back. Property managers were great and always responded quickly. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

LeAnnea F., RIENZI

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

Furtick family vacation

Everything was as described. The location is perfect. If you want a busy beach then you should go to Destin because the traffic here is low and just what we wanted with toddlers. This was perfect for my little family. The owner was prompt and courteous with her responses. We never wanted for anything. The condo has everything you'll need and more! We're already planning our next stay! Thank you for letting us use your condo. We treated it like we would our own home. Can't wait to be back! -The Furticks
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

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

Quick Beach Trip

This place is nice, everything you need, beach isn't crowded here, sand right off the patio, & the best water in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeana B.

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

AWESOME PLACE/AMAZING TIMES!

WE LOVED THIS PLACE! Our family of 5 rented the condo from May 23rd-27th. What a gem of a place! First level, your own entrance so you’re not sharing an elevator/respecting social distancing. We used the pool when it was too dark to swim in the ocean and when the red/purple flag was out to not swim. I read ALL the reviews before making the reservation. What sealed the decision was the location, BEACH ACCESS-not crowed at all, surrounding activities available(we snorkeled, parasailed and visited the Air Force Armament Museum-so much fun!) Everything in the descriptions were accurate. All we needed was groceries for 3 teenagers. 😊 Ronda reached out to me, welcomed us and sent helpful info about the condo/area. She left contact info in case we needed her or anything, which we didn’t. The condo was just right for us, the beach was the main reason I booked it. We will definitely come back(I told my husband we need to come back for our own R&R, WITHOUT the kids(12 yo, 13 yo and 16yo 🙂). I HIGHLY recommend this condo! Thank you, Ronda, hope to return to your condo sooner then later! 🥰

10/10 Excellent

Nina S.

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

Wonderful experience!

We were VERY impressed with this condo! It was beautifully decorated with a wonderful view of the ocean and it had everything we could possibly need. It was truly our home away from home. Ronda was so easy to work with and she quickly responded to any of our inquiries. We highly recommend this place!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Jerry K.

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

Good

Good

10/10 Excellent

Luke O.

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

Mini Family Vaca

It was a great experience. From the pics, I thought that it was a walk straight onto the beach, but there are sand dunes that block your view, but the privacy was actually quite nice and only a very short walk to the walkway. Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

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

Paradise

Enjoyed the condo amenities and location. Short walk to the beach and enjoyed the complementary beach chairs. One of the best condominiums on Fort Walton Beach. We enjoyed staying in 110 and look forward to returning in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tina J.

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

Little piece of paradise

This was the nicest, cleanest, neatest little condo. It has everything you need and a little more. The description the owners give, is exactly what it is. We are in love with this place. The condo, the beach, and the area. It is quiet and absolutely beautiful. We are already talking about making plans for next summer. The pictures you view on VRBO are exactly what you see when you get there. Easy access to the beach. Everything from the condo to the beach is so clean. Plus there are extras in the condo for the beach. It’s just a great little get away. We LOVED IT!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adriana Z.

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

Amazon

Everything was perfect, location couldn’t be better, they have everything you need to have a great beach time! We came to the condo before that we expected and Ronda was really nice letting us checking in early,Thank you Ronda for all you help

10/10 Excellent

Tisha F.

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

Wonderful condo!

The condo was as described. It was clean, well appointed, and the view was great. The kitchen was well stocked with anything you need! There was good water pressure in the shower (important to me). It was easy to get in touch with Ronda and she was always nice. There were games for the kids, books, beach towels, and lots of beach toys! We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jesse P.

Wonderful place!!

This property had everything you could want for a beach front getaway. Beautifully decorated and had everything we needed. No need to bring beach chairs, toys, or towels because they are already there. Full stocked kitchen equipment. Quiet and not crowded beach. We loved it! We hope to return in the future!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Easiest access ever, parking, condo and the beach!

The condo is exactly as described and more than we expected! Everything you need to make your stay comfortable and clean! The back porch is awesome with easy access to the beach. All the rooms are huge with lots of space for all your travel gear. Thank you for sharing your place with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ronda Lindsay or Lisa Mills

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Why they chose this property

We welcome you to explore “Sandy Thongs” and compare our amenities to others before booking your vacation. When we purchased this property in April 2018, my sister, husband and I were looking to buy in Destin because we loved the areas beautiful blue water and sugary white sand. We have traveled to many beautiful beaches around the world and while each holds a special place in our hearts and have their own unique beauty, we kept coming back to the Destin area. When we made our decision to purchase a family vacation home in Florida, we knew we wanted to be in Destin around the Miramar Beach area because it was more secluded and less crowded. While looking for properties on the internet, I stumbled upon this Fort Walton Beach property. We had not been to Fort Walton Beach and knew nothing about the area. I was drawn to this property for some reason and when we finally got to see it, we saw the potential as soon as we walked in the door. The view of the beach was amazing and once we stepped out the back door and saw it for the first time, we were breathless! Okaloosa Island had everything we were looking for and more, a secluded location, less crowds and is one of the most beautiful beaches we have ever experienced. We are all excited to share our amazing find with you, your family and friends.

What makes this property unique

We want our guest to enjoy their vacation and not have to go out and buy items like beach toys and beach towels just to have to throw them away when you leave. We provide some beach toys, beach towels, an extra umbrella and beach chairs as well as the two chairs and umbrella the beach service provides between March 1 and October 31 each year. We also have an assortment of games, adult and children's books and many more amenities to make for a memorable experience.

No elevators, stairs or carts needed here! You pull up to the front door and unload. When you are ready to experience the beach, step off the patio and you are there.

Each end of Okaloosa Island is occupied by the Airforce. Air restrictions are enforced, so each building on the island has a seven-story height restriction. Therefore, the beach is rarely crowded like Destin's beaches. You still can enjoy Destin's restaurants, shopping and attractions because we are only seven miles west of Destin.



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