GD 101: Living on Island Time - Where Every Day’s a Beach Day! - Okaloosa Island

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Master bedroom - Such Breathtaking views!

Another view of the living area - With ample space for a large family.

Balcony view - You can get a good look at the dunes from the balcony.

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Wonderful

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Dryer
Gym
Washer
Pool

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Fort Walton Beach, FL

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

GD 101: Living on Island Time - Where Every Day’s a Beach Day!

GULF DUNES 101 - LIVING ON ISLAND TIME!
PHENOMENAL, 2ND STORY END UNIT WITH AMPLE ROOM FOR A LARGE FAMILY LOOKING TO GET AWAY AND ENJOY RESERVED GARAGE PARKING! !! KEYLESS ENTRY!! FREE GOLF,SNORKELING&DOLPHIN CRUISE
FREE PARKING AND FREE WIFI!!! GETAWAY FROM EVERYDAY STRESS.. ENJOY A WEEK LAID ON THE BEACH NEXT TO THE ONES YOU LOVE THE MOST!
THE MASTER SUITE OVERLOOKS THE GULF SO GET READY TO CATCH UP ON YOUR SLEEP WITH THE SOOTHING SOUNDS OF THE WAVES CRASHING!
COME ENJOY THE SUGARY WHITE SAND AND THE SPARKLING BLUE WATERS THAT OUR UNSPOILED AND UNCROWDED BEACH HAS TO OFFER. THIS CONDO HAS STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. THE CONDO CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 8 PEOPLE WHEN YOU UTILIZE PULL OUT SLEEPER SOFA. THE KITCHEN IS FULLY EQUIPPED WITH ALL APPLIANCES AND STOCKED WITH ALL THE COOKWARE AND UTENSILS NEEDED TO COOK UP A FEAST FOR YOUR ENTIRE GROUP.GULF DUNES CONDOMINIUMS IS CLOSE TO FORT WALTON’S SHOPPING AND DINING AND A MERE TEN MINUTES FROM DESTIN. STROLL ALONG THE BEACH TO THE OKALOOSA FISHING PIER OR BOARDWALK. STAY WITH US AND ENJOY ACCESS TO TWO BEACHSIDE SWIMMING POOLS (ONE HEATED NOVEMBER – MARCH), PRIVATE BEACH WALKOVER, EXERCISE ROOM, TENNIS COURT, AND A BARBECUE AREA.

THE SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS IN THIS UNIT ARE AS FOLLOWS: MASTER BEDROOM - 1 KING BED, 2ND BEDROOM - 1 QUEEN BED, 3RD BEDROOM - 1 SET OF FULL SIZE BUNK BEDS. SLEEPER SOFA IN THE LIVING ROOM. THIS UNIT SLEEPS 8.

- FULL KITCHEN
- BEAUTIFUL BEACHFRONT LIVING ROOM
- WASHER AND DRYER IN CONDO
- 2 BEACH FRONT POOLS- ONE POOL HEATED NOV TO MARCH
- FREE BEACH SERVICE
- FREE GOLF
- FREE DOLPHIN CRUISE
- FREE SNORKELING
- TENNIS COURT
- BBQ GRILLS
- GYM
- ELEVATORS
- KEYLESS ENTRY
- FREE WIFI

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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Pool

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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.

Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

Okaloosa Island Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Okaloosa Island Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪Angler's Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬6 min walk
‪Aj's Oyster Shanty - ‬4 min walk
‪The Gulf - ‬12 min walk
‪Fubar Pizza Bar - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does GD 101: Living on Island Time - Where Every Day’s a Beach Day! have a pool?

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

Is GD 101: Living on Island Time - Where Every Day’s a Beach Day! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GD 101: Living on Island Time - Where Every Day’s a Beach Day!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GD 101: Living on Island Time - Where Every Day’s a Beach Day!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GD 101: Living on Island Time - Where Every Day’s a Beach Day! 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. Ross Marler Park and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center are also within 15 minutes.

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

31 July 2024

Gulf Dunes 101 Rental

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 enjoyed out stay at Gulf Dunes 101 in Ft. Walton beach. The location is great and right on the ocean/beach. Walking distance to restaurants and the pier. They have standard ammenities such as pools, tennis court, beach vollyball, umbrella/chairs, as well as paddleboards and kayaks for rent. Everything seems to be kept up and nice. The condo had a good layout, comfortable furniture and updated kitchen. There were a couple minor maintenance issues that didn't hinder our stay and I reported at the end. Brooks and Shorey was easy to work with and good with communication. Everyone I dealt with there was very helpful.

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10/10 Excellent

A guest from huntersville, NC

7 Apr 2024

Excellent!!

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: This entire experience was so easy! All of the details provided between booking and check in were exactly what I needed! I loved the online guidebook. The accommodations were in line with what was represented. Beautiful and plenty of space. Loved the view from our room. Quiet family environment. Planning to visit again next year!!

8/10 Good

Wayne W.

13 Aug 2023

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

Nice place

It was pretty nice, plenty of room. You can not really see the ocean due to the dunes.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

26 May 2023

We will be back!

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: There were six of us. This was perfect for a big group! Clean and loved having all the windows! Great location and the beach was mind blowing! We didn’t have any issues whatsoever! We might stay a couple floors higher next time just to have a better view of the beach but this was a great room!!!

10/10 Excellent

Landon N., Midland

9 May 2022

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

Great beach condo

This is a great beach condo. There is plenty of room for a large family and the condo is well supplied with the necessities. The view from the balcony is beautiful and there are provided beach chairs. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance and it’s a short drive to the grocery store across the bridge. I would highly recommend this unit.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kellie H., Jefferson, GA

30 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful!

We had a great time. They thought of everything one might need. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

29 Aug 2021

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

Great Stay!

Great location for our family. Easy check in. Very clean. Very pleased with our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelley T.

6 Aug 2021

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

Great Condo for Ocean Getaway

The condo had a beautiful view of the ocean and was clean and spacious. We loved staying here and the convenenience of the chairs and umbrella as part of the package. We also loved the app the owners use to help you find everything you need. We would definitely stay here again. Our only complaint is the pools are bit small and could use some updating, but we were able to use them and they were cleaned daily.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

1 Aug 2021

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

Loved it!

Everything was as advertised. A bonus for us was a bed rail for the bottom bunk was in the closet. My son is 3 and I had forgotten ours at the house, I was about to send my husband to Walmart when I found one in the closet! Two types of coffee makers, usable pans, a broom; a few of the things other condos have lacked, this one had! A few things that weren’t the best, but didn’t impact the stay was light into the room with the queen bed was pretty bad at night, could use a curtain over the blinds for sure. Also, the couches are pretty low and not super comfortable. Having two toddlers with us we did spend some time lounging around the condo, more than most probably do. Even with all this, I would stay here in a heart beat and I would strongly recommend this condo to anyone!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Besther D.

4 July 2021

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

Awesome stay!

My family rented this condo at the last minute. We were pleased with the unit. The only qualm would be that it was on the first floor and we didn't have a good view of the beach. Also, smoke from the other units came through the HVAC.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

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8/10 Good

A guest from Wesson, MS

25 June 2021

Good time even with poor weather

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: This was my first time paying for vacation on my own and the process was so easy. There was always someone there with a quick reply when I had many questions. Even though the weather was not ideal, we had a good trip! Will definitely be coming back.

10/10 Excellent

Celeste L.

11 Apr 2021

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

Super cute and comfortable for family!

Overall impressed with the layout and new appliances / furniture. The layout was super helpful when looking for a family of 5 + grandma. Looks like new appliances and kept really well. We did have a question / comment as soon as we arrived which the host was extremely responsive. Would stay here again if we are in town. Thank you for having us!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

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8/10 Good

Ann W.

19 Sept 2020

Emerald Coast

Rating Details: The property manager was very 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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I stay at Gulf Dunes every time I am on the Emerald Coast. My visit in September was marred a bit by the area rug in the living room was soaking wet and had started to smell. The staff removed the rug within 24 hours. While this stay was not the best, every other time I have been there, it has been great. I will still stay at Gulf Dunes in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Sam B.

14 Sept 2020

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

Beautiful

We loved being so close to the beach! Beautiful condo and beautiful views. We were able to watch dolphins in the mornings from our balcony

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

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10/10 Excellent

28 Aug 2020

Wonderful vacation spot

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: This is our third year staying with brooks and Shorey resorts. I loved the fact this was a first floor. I liked there were stairs to the condo. The condo had everything we needed. Deliveries found us easily. Everything was super close in proximity. Was very clean and comfortable. The only concerns I had were the tub didn’t drain very fast and there was something glass broken under the couch..... most people don’t look under the couch but my children lost a toy so we looked and cleaned the glass. No one was harmed and everyone had a great time.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Aug 2020

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

Amazing

Amazing stay with amazing view

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

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8/10 Good

Katie B.

29 July 2020

Great Location, Some Improvements Needed

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: For the most part we had a great stay. Our biggest disappointment was the overall cleanliness of the property. Rugs desperately need to be deep cleaned or replaced and same for upholstered furniture and throw pillows.

8/10 Good

Sara E.

28 July 2020

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay in Ft. Walton! We had plenty of room for 4 adults and 3 kids and the location was perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristy W.

14 July 2020

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

outstanding

beautiful place great location

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

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10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

1 Sept 2019

101 Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: I believe this is the 4th time we have stayed at this location. We truly love it! The only issues I had were for the stained couch, carpet in the living room needed to be cleaned. The front door of the condo is not in the best condition and there seems to have been a leak in the smallest room and it had mildew residue.

4/10 Poor

Ashley D.

1 July 2019

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not what we expected...

Upon our arrival, we were unable to get inside of our room. The door handle was broken. We called numerous times for maintenance. They were responsive but the repairs made did not resolve the problem. After a day of dealing with the In ability to enter the room we had to demand a new door lock. After the new lock was installed, it worked perfectly. The room was hot! The air did not work well. Had we not brought box fans from home we would have been miserable. The refrigerator was not staying cool. We had chicken spoil. Only one receptical at each electrical outlet worked. The air vents had mold growing in them and dripped water constantly. The tv provided no kids channels on any other tv except the living room tv and the DVD player did not work. The WiFi did not work. We had four kids and teens, this was huge! No tv and no internet was disappointing. Our second day on the beach we were accused and harassed about reserving extra chairs and umbrellas. Someone was reserving chairs using our room number. The beach access was the best part about this room!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

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10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

29 June 2019

Very comfortable

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4/10 Poor

Ashley D.

24 June 2019

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat 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: The beach access was the best part of this property. After checking in, we were unable to access our room. The door lock was jammed. We called maintenance and the door was worked on several times. We still were unable to get inside. We demanded and new lock and this resolved the problem. We were very disappointed in the cleanliness. There was mold growing in the a/c vent and they were dripping water. The a/c did not cool. We fortunately had brought box fans so we were not too uncomfortable at night. The refrigerator was not cooling properly. We had food spoil and drinks and other food items were kept slightly cooler than room temp. We had to bring an ice chest up and buy ice to keep our food at proper storage temperature. The WiFi did not work. The DVD player did not work. Only one receptical at each electrical outlet would work throughout the entire condo. Beach staff were rude. Apparently someone was reserving extra chairs and umbrellas using our room number. After we informed the staff that it was not us and that we weren’t even there on the dates this happened, we were still harassed. We were disappointed. We will def be staying somewhere different in the future.

8/10 Good

Christine R., Brandon MS

15 June 2019

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

Great beach and well stocked kitchen.

Very comfortable and very close to shopping / dinning. The couch is white slip cover and could use a good cleaning but overall unit is clean and comfortable. We had to close some A/C cents to get the bedrooms a little cooler.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

3 bathrooms

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Bathroom 3

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House Rules

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About the area

Fort Walton Beach

What's nearby

Getting around

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Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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8.6/10

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10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

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Jamie S.

10/10 Excellent

A guest from huntersville, NC

Excellent!!

A guest from huntersville, NC

8/10 Good

Wayne W.

Nice place

Wayne W.

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

We will be back!

Megan K.

10/10 Excellent

Landon N., Midland

Great beach condo

Landon N.

10/10 Excellent

Kellie H., Jefferson, GA

Wonderful!

Kellie H.

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

Great Stay!

Chelsea M.

10/10 Excellent

Shelley T.

Great Condo for Ocean Getaway

Shelley T.

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.