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Beach nearby
TV, DVD player
A heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Entire condo

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Fort Walton Beach, Florida
  • Okaloosa Island Beach
    2 min walk
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
    4 min drive
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
    5 min drive
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    18 min drive

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

🌴Spectacular Views~Gulf Front Balcony~Pool~Snow❤️birds~Island Sands 206🌅

Top Reasons to Book this Gulf Front Condo:

* Gulf-front unit w/gulf views throughout!

* Walk straight to the beach!

* Amenities include pool and changing area 

* Just 3 miles to the Fishing Pier and The Boardwalk  

* Laid back area and only 10 min from Destin's action

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

You can't get any closer to the beach than Island Sands 206 on beautiful Okaloosa Island near Destin, FL.  Listen to the waves from your balcony of this gulf front 1 bedroom, 1.5-bathroom condo.  The bedroom has a queen-sized bed, and the living room has a queen sleeper sofa, allowing this unit can comfortably accommodate 4.  

Sip coffee or a glass of wine from your balcony as you listen to the waves lap up onto the beach.  Grill up the day's fresh catch in the communal grilling area and enjoy dining there or back in your condo, where you can eat on the balcony, the bistro table or the stools at the spacious kitchen bar. There's also a washer and dryer in the condo for your convenience.

*This property is NOT AVAILABLE for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs November thru February, on a monthly basis. To prepare a qualified quote, select your arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and the departure date (must be the 1st day of the month). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. Please contact us with your interest and to further assist!"

Island Sands is a small, beach front complex on gorgeous Okaloosa Island with everything you need for a wonderful vacation on the white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico!  This small 27-unit complex offers a peaceful retreat and a quiet, less crowded beach, yet is just minutes away from downtown Destin.

Island Sands features a large pool with changing area, outdoor showers, grilling/picnic area, and ample parking. 

So, if you're looking for a wonderful vacation that won't break the bank, this is It!  

Area Attractions: 

Heading West over Brooks Bridge and into Fort Walton Beach you can explore the historic downtown along Miracle Strip Pkwy and visit the Indian Temple Mound and Air Force Museum.

You can head East approximately 4 miles into Destin for fabulous shopping, Big Kahuna's Water Park, Hard Rock Cafe, and The Track Family Fun Center featuring go carts, arcade, minigolf and bungee jumping or walk the harbor for dolphin cruises, charter fishing, jet ski and kayak rentals, parasailing and more!

Nearby attractions within walking distance include the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier, the Gulfarium featuring live dolphin shows, and great family restaurants such as The Black Pear, Anglers, Fudpuckers and The Crab Trap. You'll also want to check out the night life when you stop by Howl at the Moon and The Swamp for loads of fun and entertainment!

Welcome to The Boardwalk! We are located directly on The Gulf of Mexico, on the beaches of beautiful Okaloosa Island! The Boardwalk is your one-stop destination for fun, day and night! Relax on the beaches of The Gulf of Mexico while sipping a frozen concoction prepared at our outdoor bar upstairs at The Crab Trap, stroll the boardwalk and visit Islanders Coastal Outfitters for new beach attire or grab a frozen snack from Pino Gelato. When day turns to night, Al’s Beach Club is our premier club and burger bar. Hungry? We've got that covered as well! Grab some fresh from the Gulf seafood from any of our great beachfront restaurants located directly on The Boardwalk!
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Okaloosa Island Beach. The condo includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 11 minutes by car from Destin Harbor Boardwalk and 11 minutes from HarborWalk Village
This condo offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Fort Walton Beach condo is smoke free.

Property manager

RealJoy Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

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

General

  • Unit size: 750 sq ft (70 sq m)

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 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
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.

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🌴Spectacular Views~Gulf Front Balcony~Pool~Snow❤️birds~Island Sands 206🌅 Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 27 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brent W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
A bit dated but to be expected
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Josh K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Needs some updating
We were not informed that the balcony leading to our room had 4x4 and jacks under them to keep them up. Their appeared to be some sort of support failure for the top 2 floors balconies and walkways that led to the entry of our condo. Second, while we dont go on vacation to stay in a condo for entirety of the trip, we were dissapointed in the room only due to its needing for being updated some. The oven had rust bubbling through, the kitchen ceiling fan would shake back and forth as if it was very unstable, the master bedroom wall outlet on the far right side next to the bed was also loose and shook when plugging in our chargers, and the fold out bed under the couch was not working properly. The "head" of that bed would just fall towards the ground and it was a little tough for our kids to get comfortable on. I dont mean for this to sound super negative. We had plenty of room, everything worked like it was supposed to and was very clean. We just felt that there could be some upgrades to room 206 to make it better. We did enjoy our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeanie C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not sure
Location was amazing. View was amazing. We were aware that this property was not turn key however we did expect it to be in better shape than it was. There was a mold/mildew issue in the bathroom. It smelled terrible throughout the unit. Management was kind however spraying fabreze did not help. I had a headache the entire trip. The washing machine was so loud we could not run it while in the unit and it left weird spots on our clothing The refrigerator made weird noises constantly and the microwave didn’t warm foods well.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica M., Vermilion, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Condo
The condo was perfect. No complaints, except the pool is advertised as heated and it definitely wasn’t. Great location. Steps to the beach and Real Joy was available to answer all of our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Diego R., Denver, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Direct view to the beach
Great view from 2nd floor apartment with big balcony and comfy outdoor recliners. Inside apartment really needs a makeover with lighter wall colors, brighter lighting and new furniture. The location and view makes up for what is lacking.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

mark b.

Disliked: Cleanliness
outdated condo
Condo is very outdated Cracked tiles Several outlets didnt work No lock on the sliding door Location is great Just needs some TLC
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
LOVE Fort Walton Beach!
Very clean but it could use a few updates. Definitely needs a new stove! We were lucky that we had family in 207 so we were able to use theirs. Otherwise loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dana H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachfront Property
This is an older clean property, low number of units which is great. If you don't like long walkways and slow elevators due to multiple levels. Unit is 1 -2 minutes walking distance to beach. Outside of the boarded up balcony, due to construction that went outside of the timeframe listed on the website, that was not communicated. Trip was good, just didn't have the beachfront balcony view to spend our evening until bedtime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach condo
My husband and I really enjoyed our time at the condo. They’re is a beautiful view of the ocean from the balcony. It would have been perfect with patio furniture but due to some construction to the building, it had been removed. We will be staying again, soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

lisa o., allegan

Liked: Cleanliness
great experience
We really enjoyed our time here at Emerald Isle. It was very quiet an close to the ocean. We were not right on the ocean but only steps away. The items I wished they had there were Hair dryer- iron would of been nice to not have to go out and buy. The beds were comfortable and the condo was very clean. We took ubers into Destin which cost around 19.00 each way easy way to get around the island. Overall our stay was amazing. thank you
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

John V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Do not use real joy if you want a relaxing vacation
Do not use real joy if you want a relaxing vacation Properties of dirty things were broken pots and pans were peeling with Teflon lights flickered on and off had to use WD-40 so we could open the doors table out front rusted on balcony. Screen fell off and never put back on. No satisfaction whatsoever from the company
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place good price
Property is nice, bed is comfortable and very reasonable pricing. Only complaint is the chairs on the balcony - you can’t see over the railing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip
Condo was clean and well stocked. Older unit but all appliances worked. Patio table and mattress for pullout needs replaced. Location and view is fabulous. I’ve stayed in better and I’ve stayed in worse. I was pleasantly surprised after reading previous reviews. They apparently are trying to improve the unit. If you’re looking for perfect this may not suit you but I’d recommend it to friends if it’s priced fairly. I booked late and didn’t shop pricing much due to low availability. Fabulous view from the room!!!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

mary c.

good
fair
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terribly outdated & inaccurate description
This condo is nothing as the pictures show. It is disgustingly outdated and the patio furniture is unusable, it is rusted and disgusting. The couch mattress is rusted and you can NOT lay on it. The dish washer barely works it takes 3 hrs for 1 cycle. The chain lock was broke on the door. Good luck to whoever stays here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Loved the location of the unit
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Dawn Lanette K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not a "real joy" stay
As an investment owner/ landlord I am sorry to say this falls way short of anything I would rent out. I have a mold sensitivity and have had a headache the whole time I have been here thus far. The wicker furniture smells like urine (causing the whole bedroom to smell rancid) and has most likely been water damaged and really needs to be discarded. I spent the first 2 hours cleaning to try to rid the place of the mold/mildew to no avail. The air conditioner is not cooling and filter was needing changed. When I did the filter change the old filter was wet. After the filter change it didn't cool any differently than before. At this point, we had to turn off the a/c unit and bring in outside air so that our health is not affected any further. Also take note that the lower kitchen cabinets are severely water damaged. This is definitely not what I expected to spend the week in.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Liz C.

Condo not perfect? That’s ok. The view is!
The physical location of the property relative to the beach and water is pretty perfect. The property is older and could use updating but we found it had all we needed. Repairs are warranted on two of the four stove eyes that don’t work (reported) and replacement of the coffee pot (a new one was delivered by management). Gremlins occupy the electricals and WiFi is inconsistent at best. Take your own fire stick!!!!! But that view!!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

April B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful condo
Absolutely love this condo. Very homey. Right on the beach. The reason for 4 stars and not 5 is because we had to pay over $100 for housekeeping to clean the condo but we had to make sure dishes were clean among other things. Other than that, we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Bill W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place to stay. Great access to beach. Beach wasn't crowded.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location to beach access!
The photos online were much better than the actual unit. There was a roach problem that I reported on day 2. Some maintenance issues. They sent Roy who was very prompt to fix the bathroom with shower fan not working. He tightened the toilet seat in the bedroom bathroom. He also repaired the sheet rock stick out 2 inches behind the fridge where we thought the roaches might have been coming from. There were places in the cabinets (under counter) we found good sized holes around pipes. He had to return to fix those. We were told guy would come spray for the roaches. Never came. I waited on him. The washing machine stopped pumping out water on the 10th so the spin dry stopped working. Had to hand wring items. Sean said he had to order a pump. It looked as if the appliances came from a scratch n dent sale or from someone’s home that bought new ones. Not impressed with the owner’s idea of an updated unit. I thought VRBO should know these things. I can’t give all 5 stars except on the location. Awesome view! Just had to fight the roaches the entire week. I bought 8 roach stations myself. Not my best choice for the money.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Brenda B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
This is a horrible place. Don’t stay unless you want to feel ripped off.
This was not at all what we expected. It looks like the owner uses it solely for money making. I’m sure no one would ever stay here if they knew what it was like. Part of the floor doesn’t have flooring. Cabinets are falling apart. Washer/dryer don’t work. Front burner on stove doesn’t work. Garbage disposal doesn’t have a place to turn it on. When the dishwasher is run, it backs everything up into the sink. Cockroaches and bugs everywhere. Walls have. Even touched up with a different color. Baseboards pieced together- looks like board from Pallets. Chair has dirty stains. Comforter on bed had stains where it hadn’t been washed. Multiple tiles broken. Air smelled like must/sour. Everything that has metal was rusted. It says accommodates 4, but that’s evidently for sleeping only. Kitchen bar and deck only have 3 seats, small table with 2 decks. Bathroom ceiling has mold. “Decorations” look like rejects from Goodwill. The rental company called to let me know the washer/dryer didn’t work the day before we were to arrive. Poor communication. I had make multiple phone calls a day to see what was going on, attempt to get towels. They were nice on the phone, but poor follow through. I will absolutely never stay there again and unless you want to spend a lot of money to be horribly disappointed, would not recommend this unit to anyone. Island Sands Unit 206. Like I said, it’s evident the only purpose of this place is to try to make money. The owners have no pride in it. I have pictures of everything, but don’t know how to load them to this review.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Christy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beachfront view
This condo has a beautiful view of the gulf, but is a bit dated. We also had a roach problem & the company sent pest control to spray very quickly after we contacted them. We still continued to have problems with roaches throughout our stay. The pool was very clean. This condo is in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Okaloosa Gulf Front view
This condo is bare bones and dated. We slept in the living room on the pull out but both beds are terrible. That being said, the view was the selling point and it does not disappoint! Listening to the gulf and sitting on the patio was the reason for our trip and it was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Candice H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Awesome and private location, beach wasn't overly crowded. Super clean, GREAT parking. 10/10. Will be back asap!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021