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Clean & Affordable Beach Condo - Just Steps from the Sand!

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Front view of Tropical Isle (green roof)
Property grounds
Front of bldg. 683 Nautilus Ct.
Swimming pool.
Rear of bldg

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 555.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Okaloosa Island Beach
    3 min walk
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
    3 min drive
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
    4 min drive
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    19 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Clean & Affordable Beach Condo - Just Steps from the Sand!

20 yards out the back door and you are on the SANDY BEACH ACCESS!! Ground floor means no stairs or waiting on elevators. Tropical Isle is on Okaloosa Island on the world famous Emerald Coast near Fort Walton Beach & Destin.

Wonderful one bedroom condo with a queen bed and comfortable fold out futon in the living room, and one bath. Full kitchen and full breakfast bar with 4 stools. It has been remodeled and updated. The front entrance faces the street and a back entrance leads to the public beach access walkway to the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. This property has a swimming pool and a convenience store next door for snacks and essentials. Excellent restaurants nearby include Old Bay Steamer, Stewby's (great affordable seafood), AJ's Oyster Shanty, Fubar Pizza, Hightide Seafood & Oyster Bar, and The Gulf (outdoor seating with breathtaking sunsets overlooking the bay). Destin is only 9 minutes away with water parks, great places to eat, and lots of shopping.

My condo includes FREE wireless high speed Internet and cable television. There is a coin-op laundry room on the premises (uses credit card payments). You can expect a condo that is clean and affordable where you can walk to the beach with your coffee in the morning to enjoy the sunrise. Who knows, you might even see a dolphin playing in the water. (Look approx. 100 yards out. This is usually where the dolphins play.)

Property manager

Gary & Karen Lashley
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has 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 and a deadlock

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. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Emerald Coast Science Center and Goofy Golf are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 3 min walk
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 3 min drive
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 4 min drive
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 4 min drive
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bangkok Bistro - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Clean & Affordable Beach Condo - Just Steps from the Sand! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Clean & Affordable Beach Condo - Just Steps from the Sand!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clean & Affordable Beach Condo - Just Steps from the Sand!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Clean & Affordable Beach Condo - Just Steps from the Sand! located?

Situated on the beach, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Okaloosa Island Beach, Fort Walton Beaches and Santa Rosa Sound. Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center and Ross Marler Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

MICHELE M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Almost perfect
If the bathroom would have been a bit cleaner I would have given this property a 5 star review, but I did have to clean the bathtub/shower upon arrival …. The bathroom needed a bit more attention but other than that it was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Braelyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this Condo!
My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon! We loved staying here. The beach is right across the parking lot just a couple minutes to walk to it! The place itself is so clean and provides everything you would need to stay during the week! We will plan to stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janae Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
My husband and I, along with our children stayed for 3 nights. It was perfect! The room was very clean and well equipped with things we’d need i.e. cofffe pot, pots/pans. The pool was very close and had plenty of chairs to lounge in and the pool was clean. Access to the beach was so close and they had a borrow bin at the entrance full of beach toys to borrow…..my kids loved that and it was very convenient! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

elaine j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great property
we enjoyed our stay very much. small, but everything we needed. only issue, coffee pot leaks and bottom of bathroom door could be cleaned, windows and window sill need to be cleaned, otherwise great stay and otherwise very clean. enjoyed the area, very quiet and beach "right there". will be back. thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect budget condo
While this condo appears to be across a road, it’s really not a road. More like a parking lot and the beach is easier to access than the big condos right on the water. You can pull right up to your door, no elevator. Pool nearly empty all the time. A lot of bedroom storage for a small place. We left our beach it’s a outside on the porch area. Only downfall you can’t see the ocean from your 1st floor condo but it’s worth the sacrifice for half the price. Has a great blender in the kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best little bungalow on the island
It was a perfect spot, great pool facilities, close to the beach the multiple entrances make it easy to enter and exit on both sides of the property. The bungalow is close to all kinds of food and shopping (close within driving distance). It was the perfect spot to rest and relax swim, eat, lay out, and just recharge the batteries. Traded messages with the property owner several times, quick responses. I will definitely be renting this condo, this exact condo again in the near future!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe Q., Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay at Tropical Isle #109
My wife, daughter and I had a wonderful experience with this condo in Okaloosa Island. The unit was very clean and organized upon arrival. Perfect for 2-3 (maybe 4) people, so long as you don't require being right on the beach (which we knew). However, the beautiful beach is accessed easily and and only a couple dozen steps away. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils, cups and cooking necessities. Very nice pool on site that didn't seem to get overly crowded. Lastly, condo owner, Gary, was a great communicator and made the check in process a breeze. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Troy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Nice condo, not really suitable for 5
I think this is a very nice condo for a couple to get away. It is listed for 2-5, but 5 was very cramped. There is also only enough bedding for 4. Gary, The owner is super nice guy who will accommodate you if your stay isn’t quite what you expected. I would return with my wife but NOT with my family. Minor updates need to happen to the condo as well, but nothing major.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adriane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Easy access right next to the beach, well lit parking lot, close to shopping. Very clean and nice condo. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was our second visit to Gary’s condo. We had a great time once again and found it difficult to leave. The condo was clean, quiet and comfortable, and the bed was great for my back. Gary is always prompt at responding and allowed us to check in early. The condo is as advertised and the beach is always gorgeous. I will keep coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Trip 2022
We had a wonderful time and loved the location of this condo! It was so cute and perfect space for my family. The owners are very nice and communicated with us well. Easy check in and clear expectations for check out. We will be booking here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda P., Arkansas, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our third stay at tropical isle
We've loved coming to Tropical isle and Okaloosa island! The beach access is fantastic, the pool is always clean, and the property has been a perfect fit for our family of 4 with 2 young boys. We've stayed in 3 different rooms and all were great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Described as is
Right on the beach. Small condo was perfect for what we needed. the pool was always clean and not super crowded. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe/Kristen B., Jacksonville fl usa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place!
Easy process, clean room, nice features, short walk to the sand, store right next door, private part of the beach that's not over crowded. Only suggestion would be a mattress topper for the bed, it's pretty firm. The room was clean and well stocked with toiletries n pots and pans. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love Okaloosa
We stay on Okaloosa very often. This spot surprised us at how nice and convenient it was. The beach access is directly behind the unit and not crowded at all. Pool was clean. Condo was clean and had ALL of the amenities we needed! We are thankful the owners allowed to use it for vacation. Tom thumb being next door was also very nice. Thanks again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula P., SHAGGY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Great place to stay with a short walk to the beach & convenience store. Only complaint is bed was a little hard. Will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing vacation destination
Loved out stay with ease of access to everything fun and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kellie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd time we stayed
We love this place, great location, great condo, it’s very small but as long as you don’t mind closeness it’s great. This was our second stay at this location and same condo and we will probably stay again next summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Little Beach Condo
Overall, we had a great stay & it really is just a few steps to the beach which is awesome. 😊 Perfect gateway for just me and my fiancé.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away
The property was perfect for 2 people. Plenty of room and right out the backdoor is the beach! How great is that? The only change I would suggest is replace the bedroom curtains with blackout curtains and just put some type of curtain on the front window. For me there was just too much light at night. Other than that, a great place to stay. Thank you very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jana S., Dallas, TX USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy beach access!
Nice condo with easy beach access. Everything you need for a beach vacation. Cold air conditioning! Nice clean rooms. Owner was quick to respond when messaged. Would definitely recommend this property and looking forward to staying again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay
We really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful and very close to beach. Was awesome for our beach wedding

6/10 Okay

Troy & Linda S., Ohio

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
There is a reason it is so inexpensive
Never received check in information like stated would be received. Contacted owner, Mr Gary. He was quick about sending the information. Got a message from VRBO that we could check in early. Arrived 2 hours after text to find cleaning person still in condo with little done. Cleaning overall is surface level. So many built up dusty areas. Area is OK. A LOT of riff raff goes on in the Tom Thumb parking lot. The pool. My kids loved it. Our first 2 days, however, couldn't be used because it was disgusting. Finally a company came along and cleaned it. The pool area is supposed to have hours. However, it is a party haven after dark. It is nicely located near many food options. Stewbys was very good. The walk through the parking lot and across the walk was nice to the beach. The walls are paper thin. You can literally hear everything from the adjoining units. The one to the right liked to play their TV or music especially loud at night. Bring a fan to help drown it out! AC unit can only go down to 68. Inconvenient for those who prefer it cooler...like we do. The unit advertises that it sleeps 5. And that all towels and linens are provided. Sleeps 5 but only 4 towels were left. Laundry is on site, sure. But who wants to pay $3 a day to wash towels so they can shower again? The kitchen is adequately stocked with anything that would be necessary to cook. When the pull out bed is out there is no room to walk through the living room or to the kitchen from the bedroom. And if there are 2 people in the pull out, the one closest to the front door has to climb over the other person in the bed to go to the bathroom. One remote for the two tvs is also an inconvenience. Roaches. Yes, Roaches. The first night we were there they made their appearance in the bathroom. We seriously considered bailing but had prepaid for some expensive excursions. So, we Googled quick ideas and found coffee grounds ward them off. We laid coffee grounds in all normal roach traveled areas. And, slept with all the lights on from then on! We were not the only guests who found roaches during the time we were there. Our son was in the pull and announced that they were found in our unit. A couple that was staying said they too found roaches. Cant be a coincidence. Spent 5 nights after spending 4 at a hotel in the area. Overall, we left wishing we would have extended our stay at the hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice
Excellent little condo. Clean. Everything works as it should. Location is great. Owner could not have been nicer/easier to communicate with. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little condo
We have stayed on Okaloosa before but this was our first time at Tropical Isle. Our family loved this little condo. It was very clean and decorated adorable. The back door and porch was a plus, parking was steps away, and the beach was literally out the back door. We would definitely stay again. Any correspondence that I had with the owner was prompt, and he was very nice. Thank you again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Gary & Karen Lashley

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Tropical Isle unit 109, purchased 2016. We rented this unit from the former owner many times. Because we love it so much, WE BOUGHT IT and we want to continue sharing it with others. We live in Oklahoma City. Gary works in the insurance/legal field and Karen is a school teacher. We keep our condo affordable and believe it is the ABSOLUTE BEST VALUE on Okaloosa Island. If you are interested in staying in our condo, please call us at 405-520-3919 or emaiI us at BeachCondoFWB@gmail.com.

Sincerely, Gary & Karen Lashley

Why they chose this property

Why pay more to stay at a budget motel far from the water when you can have your own cozy condo near the water? Full kitchen. Convenient front and rear entrances. Keypad door locks for convenience - no keys to worry about! FREE cable TV and high speed wireless internet access included.

What makes this property unique

We love this place for the morning walks on the beach and the coastal sunsets. Step out for a quiet stroll on the beach and enjoy your morning coffee in paradise. In the evenings, sit on the soft sand with that special person and watch the sunset over the coastline. Kids love playing in the sand and building sand castles. The blue & green colors of the beautiful gulf earn the name Emerald Coast. We love it here and you will too.

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English

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