You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
One Step to the Beach! / Spacious Beachfront Condo
- 1400 Square Foot Condo at Surf Dweller - Beautiful views of the Emerald Coast - First Floor - Just Pull Up to the Front Door and Unload - Free “Platinum” Beach Service: 2 Beach Chairs, Umbrella + Free Kayak / Paddleboard access (Mar-Oct) - Two Parking Spaces - 1 King Bed - Master Suite - 2 Queen Beds - Second Bedroom - Cable + Streaming - WiFi - Heated Pool - Tennis/Pickleball Courts - Washer and Dryer in the Condo - Pack n' Play - Shopping and Restaurants Nearby
Here are some unique things we enjoy about our beach haven: The accessibility is amazing! Just pull up to the front door and unload, then walk out the back patio onto the beach. The pool is on the front side, which makes the ocean facing patio much more peaceful. Surf Dweller condominium has the most spacious two-bedroom floor plan on Okaloosa Island and is one of the only buildings with a Tennis/Pickleball court. We would love to host you!
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Okaloosa Island Beach. Features include a gym and a water park. The condo includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park
Onsite recreation includes a gym
Just a 4-minute walk from Okaloosa Island Beach and 4 minutes by foot from Fort Walton Beaches
This condo offers its guests a water park and a fitness center.
This Fort Walton Beach condo is smoke free.
Property manager
Nicole Dinwiddie
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Fenced private pool
Heated pool
Internet
Available in the condo: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Gym
Heated pool
Water park
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property is also known as
One Step to the Beach! New Listing
One Step to the Beach! | New Listing
One Step to the Beach! | Beachfront Spacious Condo Condo
One Step to the Beach! / Spacious Beachfront Condo Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.More informationOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 37 reviews
10 - Excellent
34
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
8 - Good
2
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
6 - Okay
1
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
4 - Poor
0
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews
2 - Terrible
0
10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Beverly S., Arlington
9 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Steps to the sand
We were very pleased with this condo. Very spacious. Bedroom setup was perfect. I like the primary bedroom to have a view. We really liked being on the first floor. Beds were very comfortable. Beach service was easy. Would definitely stay here again.We didn’t do much exploring. Just wanted to chill. Would recommend going to McGuires Pub. The food and service were outstanding.
Beverly S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Diana P.
4 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Place was nice
The place was really nice, loved the master bedroom and bath. I’m eighty so loved the no stairs. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t the best also had to leave for a week for my son passed away unexpectedly. So not a very successful vacation but have nothing unfavorable to say about my rental
Diana P.
Stayed 27 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Holly W.
17 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Stay
Our family of 6 had a great stay at this location. Fort Walton is a quiet, relaxing, beach town! We loved having easy access to the beach with just a few steps! The added bonus of two beach chairs and an umbrella was a huge plus and made our beach days more enjoyable with less to tote. We had plenty of room and everything we needed for the stay! The host was very quick at responding and even suggested things to do in the area and restaurants to check out during our stay. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your condo! We had a great time!
Holly W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amanda G.
13 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from hone
One Step To The Beach is everything we had been looking for in a vacation rental. It is the cleanest place we have ever stayed. The hosts were amazing and communication was excellent! The property is located directly on the beach! You literally walk out your back door and you are a few steps away from the beautiful sand and ocean! We have found our new “home away from home” and will definitely be returning to this wonderful condo for our next vacation!
Amanda G.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Althea K.
19 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful condo!
This condo is on the top of our list! Clean, comfortable and so convenient to the beach. Nicole and James were great! Responded immediately and took great care of our family. We highly recommend and will definitely visit again soon.
Althea K.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
23 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This was our second year to come back to this amazing place. Was so excited to see some of the new things. Super convenient to park walk in and there is the beach! Hope to come back again in the fall!
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeff S., St. Louis, MO
28 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem!
This is the first time we’ve stayed West of the bridge, so we were unsure at first if we would end up liking the area. We waited too long to book this trip and there was limited availability in the area we typically book inside of (near Crystal Beach).
This property ended up moving to our #1 slot! The main floor is super convenient for not only trips to the car but also steps to the beach. You can walk out the back and to the left or right, about 30yds to the walkway to the beach. From the rental to your feet in the ocean takes about 5 minutes or slightly less. Amazing.
You can see the ocean from the living room but not where the ocean touches the beach. For us this was of little importance. The sand dunes are beautiful as well.
There are lots of good choices and two quick stores, all within a 5 minute drive.
The beach is private with an included umbrella and two chairs. Get there by 8:30a to secure one for that day, if make a reservation with the attendant for other days.
The sand quality is the same as the other main beaches of Destin…fantastic. This area of the beach has mostly families and no shenanigans from the party crowd from our experience.
The rental was well appointed and felt very comfortable to us. The AC blew very cold and believe it or not kept up during the 108 heat index days this week!
The beds and pillows were comfortable and there were plenty of towels.
The owners are very responsive and kind, and made us feel like family.
We be back 100%!
Jeff S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Catrice K.
28 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation
My family and I had a great time. The condo was clean and spacious for a family of 4. The view was amazing and being able to walk a few steps to the beach was very convenient. I will definitely be recommending this place to a few of my friends and family. Also, the restaurants around the area was great.
Catrice K.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alisha R.
23 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Best Beach Stay
The checkin process was excellent and easy. The condo itself was spotless and had everything we needed. It was the perfect access to the beach. We WILL be back to stay in this condo. Excellent and very quick responsive hosts we've ever had.
Alisha R.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brandy A.
18 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
New favorite place
Everything was exactly as described, but better! beds were amazing, location can’t be beat, well stocked unit and friendly beach attendant. We could not ask for anything better. Our new go-to place!!
Brandy A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Darlene W.
24 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
We had a wonderful trip. The condo was beautiful decorated. The only thing we saw that could be upgraded was the baseboard could use a little touch up. And the smaller bedrooms the carpet needs to be replaced. We look forward to staying here again in the future. We love the first floor balcony. Only steps away from the beach.
Darlene W.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Becca H.
14 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Stay
This condo is now our favorite. From the moment you walk in you can see the amazing view. I was a bit worried being on the ground floor that I wouldn't be able to see the ocean good, but it was perfect! Love the easy access to the beach. The rooms were spacious and great size for our teenagers. Nicole was very responsive and helped with any questions I had. Can't wait to stay again!
Becca H.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
6/10 Okay
Nancy A.
5 Mar 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Surprised with painting
The condo is spacious and mostly updated except the kitchen which had a very dirty stove and floor. The master bedroom area had to be cleaned again after we arrived due to some repairs that were made - covered with sanding dust. We were not told about the exterior painting that was being done. Also, we were denied access to the front door for a week because of this painting and could not lock the patio door. We left a week early and did get a nice refund because of all of this. The beach is beautiful and the area is very quiet.
Nancy A.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tim E.
30 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nicely appointed and very comfortable
Spacious and well kept. Great location with friendly neighbors. Hosts are very friendly and attentive. We hope to come back someday.
Tim E.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lara G.
14 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Break Vacay
This was a great vacation. We were able to spend time on the beach and relax in the condo. I loved being on the first floor and close to the walkway to the beach. Our host was wonderful and communicated in a quick and timely manner. She also made suggestions of activities to do and restaurants to visit. I plan to return soon.
Lara G.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jenny M.
24 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Location Location Location!!!
Nicole and James have thought of pretty much everything!! My husband and I brought our boys (3yr & 6yr) to the beach for a few nights and what a PERFECT SPOT. It was CLEAN upon arrival, just steps to the beach/pool, easy to load/unload, not crowded, chairs/umbrella included, washer/dryer, full kitchen, grill?! I mean seriously it was absolutely everything we needed!!! The only note I’d make to anyone staying here is the beds are very firm, which my husband loved, but I prefer a little cushion! I bought a little pad from Target and it worked like a charm. All around 5 STARS, we will 100% book here again.
Jenny M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Clayton J.
30 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
An Unforgettable Escape: 5-Star Experience!
Our stay at the Surf Dweller in Fort Walton Beach was nothing short of incredible! From the moment we stepped foot into this condo, we were captivated by the breathtaking views of the shimmering Emerald Coast.
Being on the first floor made it so convenient to access, and we loved the ease of pulling up right to the front door for a hassle-free check-in.
The complimentary beach service with 2 beach chairs and an umbrella was a fantastic perk. It allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the sun, sand, and surf, soaking in the beauty of the Gulf without a worry in the world.
The master suite with a king bed was incredibly comfortable, and the second bedroom with two queen beds worked perfectly for our family. We appreciated the thoughtful amenities like cable and streaming services for entertainment, fast WiFi, and a washer and dryer right in the condo to keep everything fresh and clean throughout our stay.
From the stunning views to the top-notch amenities, this property offered everything we could have asked for and more. We are already dreaming of our return to this beach paradise and will cherish the memories we made during our stay. A heartfelt 5-star recommendation to anyone seeking a perfect getaway in Fort Walton Beach!
Clayton J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gwendolyn E., Aubrey Tx
19 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
We had the best time!
My family and I had the best time on vacation! The condo was very clean and had everything we needed. I wasn’t sure about being on the first floor but it was very convenient with small kids because you go right out the patio and the beach is almost right there. The beach is absolutely beautiful and you get a beach umbrella and 2 chairs with your rental which was great! We would definitely stay there again!
Gwendolyn E.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
14 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation Place
Great spot, perfect for older guests because of the first floor access. Even though it's a large complex and seven stories high, we never heard a peep from neighbirs above or next to us. Owners went above and beyond to ensure our stay was amazing and provided great recommendations.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
30 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The most amazing trip
I can’t say enough good things about this condo! It was absolutely amazing! Front door parking, the view is peaceful and so close to the beach we could come and go back and forth from the beach so quickly! Already planning our return trip for next year!
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Monica J., Texas
23 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute best stay!
The location was amazing! Being able to unload your bags and be steps away from the door was super convenient. The living area was super clean. The kitchen had plenty of utensils, there were also spices in the cabinet which came in handy as I forgot to purchase some at the store. There are toys on the back porch for the kiddos, so no need to purchase or bring sand buckets, shovels, nets etc.. Nicole communicated extremely fast anytime I had a question. There are grocery stores and restaurants within just a few miles radius. I 100% recommend booking your stay here. You will not be disappointed! We were even able to have a great view of the firework show from the back patio! Beach chair service was super easy, it was just a matter of going out and asking what's available and going to place your things there as everything is already set up on the beach! Thank you Nicole for our memorable stay.
Monica J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marissa S.
13 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, convenient for families
This property could not have been better for my family of five. My husband and I felt it was so easy with our children, we could park directly in front of our unit. Out the back door and just a short walk over the dunes to the beach, and the pool was close… this made it our most relaxing vacation with children so far! The unit was clean and comfortable, close to restaurants. Nicole was wonderful to work with and very quick to communicate with. We will book again for sure, thank you!
Marissa S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Diane N.
1 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Magical!
A beautiful, beachfront condo where we made the most magical memories. The place is exactly as listed and the location is outstanding. Beds and pillows are super comfortable, and rooms are spacious. The sunsets are gorgeous. What a wonderful place!
Diane N.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Matthew B.
3 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and Condo
Great place to stay! Will be saving for future visits. Location is prime. Loved the fact that we could park right in front of the condo and unload especially with all the kids. The place was very clean and had everything we needed. Communication was amazing. Very timely. Thanks again for allowing us to stay and have such a great time.
Matthew B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Marilyn B., Chipley
31 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, pictures very accurate and host extremely helpful!
The process was very easy to rent, the host quickly responded to any questions and you are very close to numerous restaurants, shopping and things to do for all ages! I will definitely return to this property..