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On the beach
On the beach
TV, DVD player, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Okaloosa Island Beach
    3 min walk
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
    3 min drive
  • Manatee's Bar and Grill - Sunspree Resort
    4 min walk
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    18 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious 5th-floor condo with sweeping views of the Gulf - steps to beach

Surf Dweller 512

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This wonderful Gulf-front rental has a commanding view of the mesmerizing Gulf of Mexico. The living room and Master Bedroom have access to this wonderful private balcony. You will enjoy sitting on the balcony which is furnished with chairs and a table for your comfort and enjoyment. The floor-to-ceiling patio doors, for both rooms, enhance your view of the Gulf of Mexico. The kitchen comes equipped with all the comforts of home, including a full size refrigerator, cooktop stove and oven, microwave, and dishwasher. All the utensils needed to prepare and serve meals are supplied for your convenience. If you elect to not eat in then there are many wonderful restaurants located near by as well as shopping available in Fort Walton Beach and Destin, Florida. This unit has 3 TVs, DVD player, and a CD stereo system located in the living room.

THINGS TO KNOW
The property is going through renovations until 4/5/2024, including painting, building repairs, balconies, and walkways.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 5.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Santa Rosa Sound. A gym is available. The condo includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include an elevator
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a gym
  • 10 minutes by car from HarborWalk Village and 10 minutes from Destin Harbor Boardwalk
This condo offers its guests a fitness center and an elevator. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Fort Walton Beach condo is smoke free.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1450 sq ft (135 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Vrbo Property
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Spacious 5th-floor condo with sweeping views of the Gulf - steps to beach Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patti P.

Liked: Cleanliness
review
Very nice and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy W Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large condo
Large condo and balcony! Loved it! Had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Everett U., Enterprise, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice View of the Water
A nice large two bedroom condo on the fifth floor with a good sized porch and view of the beach. Great place for a relaxing get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gray H., Nashville

Liked: Cleanliness
Great gulf view, easy beach access
This property had everything we needed for our family Spring Break vacation. Very clean, everything functional. Loved the corner condo as it gives more of a beach view and natural light. Would stay again. Excellent property and host! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Amy G.

Great view
Great view with large balcony. Easy access to the beach. Great restaurants close. Beds and furniture needed updated/cleaned. Bathroom definitely need updated.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee S., Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean property, Great view
Very clean, lots of space, great view, location was nice! Cannot wait to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view and roomy
The size was great, the furnishings were nice. The kitchen could use some updating. The balcony was big. End unit was close to elevators and had extra windows. Bring a heating blanket if you come in the winter, the heater needs attention. It’s definitely great for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will book again!
Our family loved the condo! Very spacious and clean. We really appreciated the chair rental that came with the condo.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Reba G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at Surf Dwellers
There was a few things such as trouble with sliding doors, ac, and stained furniture. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margie C.

Surf Dweller
Great stay. Love these condos, have stayed in many.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay
It was plenty of room kitchen was well stocked great view of ocean. The beds were the only thing that disappointed they were very uncomfortable but everything else was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Pat H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Surf Dweller 52
We arrived a couple hours early and called to see if we could get in the unit. We were told they were not done cleaning it , we waited by the pool and never saw anyone come in or out of the unit . We never received a call that the unit was ready, we just went and used the key code when it was check in time. The elevator outside of our unit was broken the whole time, we had to walk to the other side of the complex to use the elevator. Very inconvenient and never saw anyone fixing the elevator. Unit was not as clean as we expected. Couch and pillows on the couch were so dusty they were causing allergies for our daughter. Lamp shades were dirty also. Kitchen was not clean either. Pans were put away with food still stuck on them, had to wash everything before we could use it. Have stayed at Surf Dweller lots of times in the past 25 years, but doubt we will ever go back. Seems like management doesn't care to keep it up. Definitely will not go back to this unit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Rick F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our 4 Days at Surf Dweller
We have stayed at Surf Dweller probably 35 or more times in our 42 years of marriage. We have been in multiple different units. The entire experience was not up to the Surf Dweller we know. Vacasa would not return our text or calls about early check-in when we knew No one was there the day before. Then they start texting you the day before that your vacation has concluded be out by 10AM. The unit itself was older and needed updating, The kitchen didn’t even have a salt and pepper shaker. The kitchen was not well supplied. You are charging high prices for these units and tell people they have to buy their own toilet paper, you are only going to supply one extra roll. These things are petty. I don’t write reviews but in this instance I think you need to know the perception that people are getting from you because perception is reality.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome for family vacation
We stayed a week and were very happy with the accommodations. The condo is roomy and had everything we needed for a pleasant stay. I especially enjoyed the fact beach chairs and umbrella were provided, making it much easier with a 5 yr old. My only real complaint is the bathtubs could use some updating.. tubs a bit stained/dingy.. otherwise everything was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view and great beach access.
We really enjoyed this property. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer M., Middletown, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Uncomfortable
Spacious condo with beautiful views. Only negative is the furniture. The beds were very uncomfortable. The couch & chairs were also very uncomfortable and were not the same as the furniture depicted in the photos.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very satisfied.
Everything was as advertised and pictured. Great view of beach and gulf. Very clean and comfortable condo. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Oceanfront
The condo was the prefect choice for my family of 3 for our first time visit to Florida. It is a huge condo on the 5th floor, most beautiful part of it is an ocean front property. We were excited for blue ocean water but we must have came in on see weed season since we only got blue water the day we arrived. The property does come with 2 beach chairs and an umbrella to use while on the beach. Only downside I would said is the beds are NOT comfortable at all so be prepared for that and elevator is conveniently placed outside your door but be prepared for it to be hot while in it as there is no air conditioning. 8/10 stay would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jessica C., Noblesville, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location, Space & Beach
We loved the location of this place. It’s an end unit which was nice and it’s away from all the hustle and bustle which was great for our family. The actual unit was large and spacious - we loved the layout. My only negatives were the beds and showers. The beds weren’t very comfortable, but plenty of extra blankets and pillows were provided which helped. The showers water pressure was very light and didn’t drain well. If you have little kids, a couple things to note: 1) if you have a rainy day, be prepared that there isn’t much for them to do in the unit. I think there was only 1 or 2 kid friendly board games - I recommend bringing some rainy day activities. 2) there are no plastic cups, only glass. Property was very clean. Outside showers, chairs and umbrella were great! Beaches were safe, clean, and well looked after. Communication and check in was by far the easiest, most efficient, and most helpful of anywhere we have ever stayed. They addresses any concerns or questions I had. Would definitely book a property with them again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna and Ron S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice corner rental
This rental is a corner unit so there are windows down the side which added lots of daylight instead of just a balcony door like most other rentals have. It was very clean. The only thing missing is the large balcony only had a table with plastic chairs. There needed to be lounge chairs to relax on.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Marshall H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was nice. Response to a couple of concerns was quick.
We understand that things break and need repair but, we were disappointed by the fact that the pool was closed 2 full days of our stay. Also had several issues with the elevator at the west end of the building. We notified property management but never saw any repair people on site. One time the elevator didn't move for so long that we actually hit the emergency call button. This was very distressing since someone in our party couldn't do steps.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Bridgett F.

Needs Updating
We have stayed at Surf Dweller for 10 years but this first time in this unit. It was very dated and full of garage sale type furniture. I enjoy a firm bed but this was just hard. We enjoy sitting on the balcony in the mornings however the lack of anything but a couple of cheap plastic chairs made it not enjoyable. We love the complex but will not return to this unit. The managing company Vacasa was womderful to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Michelle S.

Beautiful place and good location
This place itself was perfect for us. However, the cleaning folks were NOT doing their job. I had to clean the bathroom when we walked in. Dirty washcloth left in the shower, dirty toilet, and hair everywhere. I immediately called and let them know but I had come prepared and cleaned it after taking pictures. Vacasa did deduct $150 from the cleaning fee, so that was nice. Maybe the cleaning Folks will decide cleaning a bathroom is sort of a big deal. Maybe they will also decide to dust and, possibly, move things when they wipe the kitchen counter. Overall, the place itself was perfect. The cleanliness was definitely not. Nothing like Showing up the first day and having to immediately clean after you had received an email that there would be no early check in due to the need for extra time To clean and space out between guests. Not sure what the extra cleaning was. They sort of missed the basic stuff.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

David T., Waukesha Wi

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay at the beach
Plentiful room in this large 2 bd place Great view of beach from huge balcony
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021