A316! GREAT FAMILY GETAWAY! OVERLOOKS THE WATERPARK!

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2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8119.8 sq m

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Beach view
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Fort Walton Beach, FL

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

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Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

About this property

Waterscape #A316

Beautiful! The nicest, most exquisite Family condominium complex on Okaloosa Island. One word says it all...SPECTACULAR! This is the vacation home that you have been waiting for. Directly on the beach, all the amenities, perfect location between Destin and Fort Walton Beach, close to many restaurants, night spots and attractions--everything on your wish list!

Invite the whole family! Up to 8 people can vacation here with King-Sized bed in Master Bedroom, Queen-Sized bed in the 2nd Bedroom, and two Twin Beds in the Bunk Area. There is also a Queen Sleeper Sofa, if necessary.

This 3rd floor, 2BR/2.5BA with Bunk unit is decorated with platinum grade furnishings. The condo features 9 ft. ceilings, crown molding, Washer/Dryer, Free Wi-Fi, and all the extras that you would want. The large Master Bedroom and 2nd Bedroom are on the gulf side of the condo and have access to the huge balcony. Both the Master Bedroom and the 2nd Bedroom have a large private Bathroom. The condo also has a large Bunk Area for the kids. The kitchen is fully-equipped with beautiful cabinets and Stainless Steel appliances that compliment the granite countertops and breakfast bar.

Waterscape #A316, on Okaloosa Island, features:

~ Online Booking
~ Beach Service Included (March-October). Note that not all Waterscape condos include Beach Service with Guest Rentals
~ No hassle Check-in. Unique Door Code allows guest to go directly to condo at 4:00pm (Central)
~ Wi-Fi Included
~ More than 10,000 square ft. of amenities
~ 10 ft. Waterfall between 2 levels of the court yard
~ Zero-Entry Pool.
~ Children's Splash Pad with Sunken Pirate Ship & Water Toys.
~ Large Free Form Pool, 2 Hot Tubs, & a LAY-Z River
~ Play area for Toddlers & Children
~ Fitness Center overlooking Zero-Entry Pool
~ Multiple Outdoor Grills throughout the Pool Decks
~ Conference room
~ Gated Parking Deck
~ Onsite Security
~ Fronting 490 feet of Spectacular Beach along the Emerald Coast
~ and much more!!!!

Waterscape's location is ideal! On Fort Walton Beach's scenic Okaloosa Island, you are only six miles from downtown Destin. There are several excellent restaurants within a walking distance. Tons of shopping, golf, fishing, and more world-class restaurants are close by. All will enjoy Big Kahuna Water Park, The Track Recreation Center, the Gulfarium, museums, miniature golf, and more. On the beach, you can go a little wild with nearby parasailing, jet skiing, and wind surfing, or just relax under the beach umbrella with a good book.

Your dream vacation is just a click or phone call away.

You must be at least 25 years of age to rent this property. During Spring Break , the minimum acceptable ratio is one (1) person 25 years of age for every two (2) persons under 25 years of age.

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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

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Emerald Coast Science Center. With snorkelling, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

Okaloosa Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Okaloosa Island Pier - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪The Boardwalk - Okaloosa Island - ‬13 min walk
‪Rockin Tacos - ‬13 min walk
‪Angler's Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬3 min walk
‪Al's Beach Club - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does A316! GREAT FAMILY GETAWAY! OVERLOOKS THE WATERPARK! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is A316! GREAT FAMILY GETAWAY! OVERLOOKS THE WATERPARK! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at A316! GREAT FAMILY GETAWAY! OVERLOOKS THE WATERPARK!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A316! GREAT FAMILY GETAWAY! OVERLOOKS THE WATERPARK!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A316! GREAT FAMILY GETAWAY! OVERLOOKS THE WATERPARK! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fort Walton Beach condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. Ross Marler Park and Santa Rosa Sound are also within 10 minutes.

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla W.

6 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

It was a hreat stay

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

26 Aug 2019

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

Waterscape rental

Absolutely perfect beach get away for families!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather E., Mt. Vernon, Indiana

23 June 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation

The condo could have had a better cleaning before entering but overall the resort and condo itself were amazing and we would love to come back. The kids loved the pool and the beach was awesome and of far walk at all. Loved the Waffle House right next to condo!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

14 May 2019

The amenities were awesome

Our kids had a great time! We were able to sit back and relax and watch them go crazy. The facility is very well maintained

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra r.

13 Aug 2023

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

Great location

Property was great, could use some updated living room furniture. When we arrived the coffee table was missing a pane of glass and half the dining table chairs are moments from breaking

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

LENORE M., DES ALLEMANDS

10 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Beach Vacation

Great experience. Liked the layout of the room and had a good view. Pool area is the best around. Beach was nice. Only issue was none on the bathroom or bedroom doors lock and could not get bands upon arrival. Did get early check in which was a plus.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jena B.

5 July 2022

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

Summer 2022

Check in was easy! Place was clean. Had a well stocked kitchen. Pool and beach was great. Kids enjoyed the place. Carpet was a little messed up but nothing terrible. Table was well used. Will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

9 Aug 2020

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

Waterscape A316

Very nice property. Needs some minor attention to things like the clothes dryer, the bifold door to the washer/dryer, the ice dispenser on the fridge, but otherwise, I’d absolutely stay here again and recommend this unit

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Jessica F.

8 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Check in

I dislike the fact that Vrbo says time frames are listed to check in and then later come to find out that check ins are at 4pm

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri W.

15 Dec 2020

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

Excellent location with outstanding view

Our family gathered here for Thanksgiving together. Some came from Colorado, some from Michigan. Overall, the condo worked for a group of 7 (one was local). Enjoyed coffee on the balcony each morning looking out at the ocean. Bathrooms were incredible. The kitchen had good pots and pans, however it was small for cooking a full Thanksgiving dinner. LOL. Needed more storage and counter space.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

April W.

22 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great location

We loved the resort and location. The condo is outdated and clearly an investment property with no upgrades. We made due with what we had. Would have been nice to have locks on all bedrooms/bathrooms. Blackout curtains in the master is almost a necessity because you get all the lights from the pool/ gym area shining into the bedroom all night long. We stayed with 3 other families, all paying the same amount, and ours was definitely the one that needed the most work done. We will be back to this resort but will be finding a different condo next year.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Richard C.

20 May 2019

Overall just average

Couldn't always get in touch with "Best Beach Get Aways" when needed. Had to call back too many times. However, they did get us in early and we greatly appreciated that! Property needed attention. Closet door was off track, but I FIXED IT. Blender was missing the pitcher, so WE BOUGHT A BLENDER and had to use paper towels as coffee filter since the filter that was specifically made for the coffee maker must have been thrown away at one time and "normal" filters don't fit. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Very quiet dishwasher and freezer made ice very quickly.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Stephanie R.

2 May 2019

Nice view, great beach, fun property with a lot of pool options

The size and layout was great. Bathrooms are huge. I wish I would have read reviews again prior to going or a list of things to take would be nice. You must provide your own beach towels. Only one roll of TP per bathroom and one roll of paper towels provided, so bring extra TP. There’s not a crockpot, FYI. The pans were cheap and a pot was cracked, but we were still able to cook. There’s a measuring cup but no measuring spoons. There is a toaster, blender, coffeemaker, cutting board. You’ll need to bring dish soap and laundry soap. Neither DVD player worked. A few games, puzzles, coloring books, or deck of cards would have been nice to have on our rainy days. The property has gas grills which is nice, though we didn’t use them. No need to buy charcoal. I’m not sure if it was the carpet or perhaps the sofas, but the room had a musty/old smoke smell. The pools were fun and thank goodness for the heated pool because it was cold while we were there. The beach and beach service was great. There’s no longer an arcade room as shown in the pictures. It would have been nice to have a small snack shop or restaurant on site that was actually open. I only saw the one by the pool open twice the week we were there and they sometimes didn’t have food and closed before dinner each day. Guests reserved seats by the heated pool and all chairs were taken by 8:30 in the morning despite signs saying it was strictly prohibited, which was disappointing. Overall, it was a decent place with a view, great beach, and lots of pool options. The beds were comfortable. We’d stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Theodore N.

25 Sept 2022

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

Don’t Take other reviews too seriously

I just completed 6 nights in mid-September 2023 at Waterscape A-316. For what I paid, it was everything I expected and more. My family had a wonderful trip and would rent this property again. There are several very negative past reviews that overstate the severity of very minor issues and the expectations of those reviewers is either way too high or they intentionally misrepresented the property. Positives: - Huge space for the price. 2 Bed, 2.5 bath with bunks in their own space off the kitchen. Good size rooms all around. - Huge Bathrooms - Great bathroom spaces. Master has double vanity and bigger tub. 2nd full bath a little smaller but still excellent. - Cleanliness - Apartment and property are well maintained, though they do show their age in some areas. Especially compared to many other condo buildings in the area. - Location - Right on the main road, easy in and easy out. 5 minute drive to Destin, 5 minutes to anything in Fort Walton. Room is super convenient to anything you need on property. Quiet. No hall noise that we could discern. - Property - Well-maintained and beautiful landscaping. Maintenance crew visibly keeping up the property daily. 4 pools all kept clean - though only 1 is heated and the pools are shaded most of the day so if it drops below 70 at night most of the pools stay chilly. Grills and tiki hut were great options. Easy walk out to the beach. Great location. Cons: - Unit needs updating - Much of the furniture is showing wear and so are the walls/doors. Water damage and scuffed corners are visible. Beds and couch are worn out - clean and still comfortable, just that the cushions and mattresses need a refresh. Most other things lit kitchen utensils, shower doors, paint, carpet are not in bad shape but just could use a good refresh. - Missing the arcade/game room - Game room is listed as available but we could not find it in property. - Beach service - Beach service is included (a great perk) however the way chairs are arranged on the beach, if you are not outside waiting early, you will be far from the water. -Non-existent cancellation policy - We had a family emergency threaten to interrupt our stay (it thankfully did not). Attempts to cancel were met with a hard no and an unwillingness to make an exception. Beware there is no cancellation at all after booking confirmation unless you buy trip insurance.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Monica W., Fishers Indiana

16 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Review

The resort is very nice. Loved the pools and lazy river. The condo was spacious and had a nice view of the pools and ocean. The balcony had nice shade in the morning which was great for waking up and drinking coffee and relaxing before heading to the beach. Two beach chairs were included in our stay, which we used daily. The bathrooms are spacious and have great storage. The overall decor in the condo was dated, but it matches the pictures online. I do have 2 complaints about the condo though. The first complaint is that the carpet is very dirty. If you have small kids, I would consider a different condo, especially if they are young. Second, the whole condo could use a major cleaning. For the ridiculous amount of money that they charge, I expected more of an upscale, clean feel. I have rented from owners using VRBO before and never had a problem before. Beware, this condo is managed by a company and not an owner. Because of this, there is a lack of responsibility and accountability when it comes to the concerns of the guests. I asked several questions by e-mail before the trip and none of them were answered. In the future, I will only rent from individuals and not companies.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Watson

2 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Disliked: Amenities

Loved the pools and the lazy river, even though it needed “policed” better. Pool attendants needed to keep a better eye on children doing things they shouldn’t be, instead of worrying about taking up peoples towels if they haven’t been in their chairs in an hour! All the appliances need upgraded in the unit.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Alexis J.

21 May 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

HORRIBLE SCAM!!! HAZARDOUS CONDO! DO NOT RENT

WHAT A NIGHTMARE. This property is not accurately represented online and had HAZARDOUS conditions. We arrived to buckling carpet with exposed nails (KIDS stepped on them), shower door that doesn’t close, broken balcony furniture (you could just flip right off the third floor), a giant hairy booger smeared on the wall of the dining area, run down furniture, and old junky TVs (we couldn’t watch a basketball game the picture was so bad). We contacted the property manager about these issues and she informed us that company is aware of them and agrees the condo is bad, but it’s just so booked up they don’t have time to resolve the problems.. That is totally unacceptable. It is neglect. And the price they are charging is in no way reflective of what they are providing. We tried to look past all of this and stayed the first night. The next day we found a water leak in one of the bedroom ceilings which soaked the carpet, we put an ice chest under the leak to catch the water, TOOK A VIDEO FOR PROOF, and called management. A security person from Waterscape came up and saw the leak and took down all of our info. Management was not helpful and since we had 3 small kids and an unusable bedroom we had to leave. We were extremely upset and inconvenienced the entire trip, we asked for our money back. We were told the next day that they didn’t see a leak and said the carpet was wet from our ice chest.. even though we had a video of the leak and a third party witness. This company is not being held accountable whatsoever and they are not issuing us a full refund, they gave us a small refund that they deemed as “fair” and are now ignoring us. Best Beach Getaways seems to be a total scam, they charged us nearly $1700 for 3 nights in a run down grimy condo. DO NOT RENT THIS UNIT.

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phillip R.

30 Apr 2022

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

Excellent

We loved it here. Will definitely be returning soon.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

25 Apr 2022

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

It was perfect! Will be booking this unit again!

Location was perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Jeremy C.

8 Apr 2022

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

Good stay

Had a blast.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Karli S.

18 Mar 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not as advertised.

PLEASE BEWARE!! This place is horribly misleading. We walked in the door & the place was disgusting, hair on the bed and bathroom floor, carpets were needing to replaced years ago, furniture was falling apart, stains on pretty much everything, chairs, doors, walls etc. We checked the reviews after staying and the broken chair leg and carpet have been mentioned and nothing obviously has been done. (Maintenance did come fix chair.) After finally walking around the grounds, we found out only one pool is heated, the lazy river was under construction & had been for quite some time, we were not notified that the lazy river was down at all. The HOA we spoke to said this company was notified & also required to post when things are not available. There is not an Arcade & hasn't been one on the property in 5 YEARS!!!!! The first night we stayed, the master bedrooms got down into 50s at night you could almost see your breath. Mind you we had the temp set all the way up to 78 degrees & the living room and the bunk beds were scortching hot and bedrooms were freezing. The company sent out three different people to fix the issue & they said nothing could be done besides closing the bunk bed vents & they said just leave all the doors open so air can flow. They said we could have space heaters for the rooms but we never got any. Also, none of the doors have locks that work. Coffee pot was broken, can opener was also broken. The first night there we left to go get groceries and tried to return to the condo to find out there is a keypad to get back in the parking garage. This was after hours & no one could help us. Finally after 30 minutes we found an emergency phone number & they gave us the code to get in. But not after getting argumentative about it and saying it was in the email we should have got. We triple checked it to be sure and yep, no code sent. It was not in the email at all. So basically we paid a bunch of money to get completely screwed and didn't have half of the amenities we were supposed to have. I could literally go on and on with more issues but I think you get the point. What we booked and what we got were not the same. Very disappointed. The kids were crying because they were looking forward to lazy river & arcade. Do not rent from this company. They do not know how to run a business and their customer service is less than satisfactory. I wish I could give them a lower rating than we did. We sent pictures to VRBO & never heard anything back.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Robbin C.

30 Oct 2021

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

Waterscape

My stay at Waterscape was very nice. The condo met my needs. It had everything I could ask for during my stay. The only negative would be that the carpet was a little worn and the sliding doors to the balcony did not lock.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy’s R.

12 Sept 2021

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

Very kid friendly

Easy

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Ron S.

29 Aug 2021

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

Splash till your happy

Sign up was easy. Property folks got us info quickly and all was accurate. We didn’t have any issues. Property was all that it said it was.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill T.

3 Aug 2021

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

Nice Pool Condo For Family

Was given a code at check in after signing a form. It was seamless and easy to access. Convenient to parking, pool, and elevator. Room was clean. 2 bedrooms, each with on suite BIG bathroom with shower and baths. This was great for our family. The bunk beds were nice, although next to the kitchen so not too quite for kids. We loved walking to the pool and beach each day. Yes the carpet is old and wrinkly but with sand and such, idk how it wouldn't be. Yes, washing machine is loud. Kitchen was good with basic pots and pans. NO spices, oils, salt/pepper.... or anything. So bring anything you'd need. Cupboards are completely bare. They had only a small amount of shampoo and dish soap. No laundry soap. They did have enough towels and blankets. I think they fixed many of the things that were broken, in fact, someone came by to fix something while we were staying there. I was bummed the two DVD players did not work. 3 TVs in the unit. Pull out couch is fine for kids, but not too comfy for adults. Unit was very nice and the patio had a good view. You can see a small spot of the beach, but honestly you don't need a beach view to enjoy the unit. You can either walk through the parking lot to access the pool, or down the hall a bit through the stairwell. No biggie. 3rd floor is nice and a little more out of the way. Glad I didn't get a floor unit. We enjoyed our time and it really felt like vacation. Most of the residents there were friendly. Opening doors, respecting space, etc. A very family-friendly place. Condo is also near restaurants, shops, and the pier is just a short beach walk away as well. It was our first time to Fort Walton area, and we loved it. So many pools! The tables and chairs get claimed quick, but you can always find open loungers at the kiddie splash pad, which is what we did since we weren't in a hurry to claim territory. We were able to grill poolside, no problem. The beach umbrella service was nice. They set up two chairs with one umbrella in between. For a family of 7, we just brought our own tent... but it is nice to have things already down there if you have a smaller group. They make a big horseshoe on the beach in front of the condos so they really claim the sand. Glad I found this unit, and wanted to leave a detailed review as it was helpful in my planning! You'll love it!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

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