Two couples sharing a condo for a much needed escape from reality…read more We stayed in October 2018. Room 402 was wonderful, everything we needed was there. Condo was clean and comfy, felt homey and welcoming. I had only one small issue with our place, are you ready for this one? The doors in the second bedroom were squeaky, both bathroom doors and bedroom door not just a little squeak but loud squeaky. You don't want squeaky doors when you are trying to sneak out early before anyone else is awake. Beautiful view of the ocean. Pool was directly below our condo. I was worried this would be an issue with noise but it wasn't. I liked it because I could see when it was a good time to enjoy the pool area. Made many walks to the pier, walking distance to several restaurants. I will look first at Sea Oats when we return to Ft Walton.

This review is more about operation and maintenance of this particular unit, rather than the…read morelocation. Unit 601 faces the beach and is beautiful. Easy walk past the outdoor pool to the beach. Nice floorplan layout. Unfortunately, there were many items that were not great. Every remote control either had dead batteries, or no batteries at all. The master bedroom bathroom toilet ran every 45 seconds, which is really annoying. The hall bathroom toilet seat was really loose and the sink clogs. The garbage disposal was not working, and there were stinky things in there that smelled up the entire unit. The floor trim that divides the dining area from the living room was busted. The cleaning was not that well; a babies bib was left on the balcony, cereal was on the floor behind the night stand and walking around in white socks left them black.

We rented the condo through AirBnb for a quick Thanksgiving vacation. The condo we used was 2…read morebedroom, 2 baths. The primary bedroom had a king size bed and a bathroom. The bathroom did not have a door, which was the only thing I didn't like. I enjoyed everything else about the place. It's in a great location that is literally less than a two minute walk to the beach. The check in process was easy. It's close to a lot of restaurants and attractions in the area. The unit was decorated nicely and most importantly, it was very clean. We were comfortable our entire stay, which was 4 days/3 nights. We would definitely reconsider staying in the condo we rented again.

We stayed here for a quick weekend trip for my sister's wedding in November. It was reasonably…read morepriced and right on the beach with easy access. The unit we stayed in was in very good condition. I would stay here again and recommend for anyone wanting a a leisurely vacation spot convenient to pretty much everything in the area.

Pretty sure this is where we recently stayed but the name is now Dune pointe condominiums same…read moreaddress & location stayed here over the weekend for a quick girls trip & reset great parking & excellent location right on the beach we stayed in a two bedroom condo very clean & spacious enough for us however the furniture & amenities are severely outdated nevertheless it was very nice and did what it needed to do great for couples or small family with kids with great access to the beach enjoyed the pool area and would probably come back

Does it get any better than this? White sand beach, turquoise water plus a pool!…read more Awesome place to vacation. Great for kids. There is a pool on the ground level and a boardwalk leading out to the beach. We can't decide if it is pool first, then beach or beach first, then pool. We are staying in a 2 bedroom/2 bath condo with fully stocked kitchen. Due to food allergies, we eat a lot of meals here. There is an amazing patio overlooking the pool and ocean that doubles as our very own beachside dining location. Publix is right across the bridge and the Fudpucker's Okaloosa Island location is down the street.

BEWARE AVARI VACATION RENTALS: Condo uninhabitable,…read moresignificant water damage and mold, refund or relocation refused We booked unit A412 at the Waterscapes in Fort Walton Beach through Avari. Upon entering the condo I noticed a musty smell and the condo looked severely neglected- chipped paint throughout the corners and baseboards that looked like it needed to be touched up for multiple seasons, with significant water damage and mold/growth growing around the baseboards and drywall in the bathrooms. Upon brushing my teeth I noticed that the bathroom faucet was completely caked with black and green mold and we ended up using bottled water to brush our teeth. One of the showers wasn't dispersing water properly and it was actually painful to shower because of how much pressure was coming out of the shower head (water was only coming out of half of it, so it was shooting out to the point I couldn't shower my child because it was like pins and needles). Usually high water pressure is great but this was extreme and from obvious neglect. When we got into bed we noticed our sheets were stained throughout the middle of the bed. The condo was truly disgusting and I have ZERO idea how anyone thought it was OK to have guests in it at all. We had to stay there one night because our flight got in super late (we arrived at the condo around 12:30 am) and I had my 3 year old with us so we ended up switching beds to one that looked cleaner and crashing for just the night hours (until around 8:30) before hauling out of there. I was in contact with customer service from about 1-2 am, but was told I would have to wait until the on site property management before I could be relocated or refunded. When I finally got a hold of the on site property manager (after calling multiple times from 8:30 am- 10:30 am) she told me I could not be relocated or refunded. It was after 11 am before I could see her in person though there were several urgent orders put in for her to contact me. We walked through the condo together and I pointed out all the issues above and told her the condo was uninhabitable and to ask again, and I was told the same again (no refund or relocation to a different condo). Apparently if the individual owner doesn't want to refund you your money- it doesn't matter if the place has obvious mold issues and unlivable! As a side note I woke up with a sore throat and itchy/runny sinuses that resolved after leaving, so I will be reporting this condo to the local health department. I truly believe this place is a major health hazard and caution everyone to stay away from Avari- they obviously do not care about the health and safety of their customers.

This was a our 1st visit to the area and will not be our last. I used a rental company and this…read morewas the resort we chose and so glad we did. The location was great, the room was amazing, the amentities were the best part. This is a great place for families as the many pools and water areas are so much fun. They have poolside activities like poolside movies. There is a small tiki bar with a small menu on site as well. They also offer umbrella/chair rentals on the beach in front of the resort. I can imagine without the construction project you have a better chance of walking to the nearby restaurants/attractions, but we opted to drive. The parking is gated as well as the pool areas.

Have stayed here about 8-9 times over the last 6 years. It's our favorite beach resort. It is an…read moreold complex, but well kept, built by the military in the 60's to send officers to when they got home from Vietnam. The pluses are: 1. the low density layout and park next door. This means the beach in front is not crowded like most properties. 2. Great location. The last condo complex as leaving Ft Walton heading to Destin makes it easy to get to either. And walking distance to the pier and boardwalk. 3. Very sturdy well built and quiet. Makes for a relaxing vacation. 4. Great beach with included umbrellas and 2 chairs. 5. Large pool, always clean and nice. 6. Relatively small complex, about 100 units The only negative is that all units are 2 floors, and the bathrooms are all upstairs with the bedrooms. October is our favorite time.

Small, not clean. Upstairs air doesn't work. Stove doesn't work all eyes. Has grill but they will…read morerent you the gas? Went for more trash bags and was told we gave you enough. Asked for more towels and they said laundry was closed. You can bring your pet, but they say it's 25.00. They forgot to say that's a day! No where good for pets to walk and relieve themselves. Never stay here.

Breathtaking views of the Gulf of America off your balcony. White sandy beaches with beach chairs…read moreand umbrellas provided. Life is good at the beach in unit 218 Pelican Isle.

We loved this condo! Great way to spend Christmas at the beach…read more Bring some oven mitts, and extra kitchen towels and garbage bags.

I have been going here for 6 years and management has gone down hill. They are too cheap to have…read moremaintenance 24/7 on call. We didn't have water 2 of the 5 days we were there then one day our unit was leaking into multiple units the units told me their furniture was wet and that they were told nothing they could do till the next business day which was 2 days away. We then had to cancel our cruise because we were told to come pack up our unit. They will not take accountability and will not refund you . Do not stay here

We had a very disappointing experience at this property due to multiple issues throughout our stay…read more Upon arrival, our original unit had no water, which is a basic necessity and significantly disrupted the start of our trip. We were moved to a substitute unit, but that unit had its own problems, including a smoke detector without batteries that was actively beeping (a safety concern), a large stain on the bed, and clothing left behind hanging on the bathroom door. Once the water issue was resolved, we returned to our original unit, only to find that the oven was not working. There was also no toaster provided until we specifically requested one. In addition, there was active construction happening during our stay, which we were not informed about in advance. We were told an attempt had been made to contact us, but we did not receive any call or voicemail. While a partial refund was issued, it did not even amount to the cost of one night's stay and did not reflect the number or severity of the issues encountered. We were also told that the cost of repairing the water heater was a factor in the compensation offered, which does not seem appropriate, as maintaining functional appliances is the responsibility of the property owner. Overall, the combination of utility outages, safety concerns, cleanliness issues, missing or non-functioning amenities, and lack of communication made this a frustrating experience. We would recommend confirming the condition of the unit and any ongoing work before booking.

Service Review - Vacasa (Island Princess Unit 402)…read more Our stay at Island Princess Unit 402 was largely positive in terms of the condo itself, cleanliness, and location. However, our overall experience was significantly impacted by ongoing construction noise that was not properly disclosed or handled. Vacasa did not disclose ongoing construction at the time of reservation, which is critical information for guests planning a vacation. The first written notice about construction was sent on the morning of January 20--after our stay had already begun. More importantly, after receiving that notice, we spoke directly with a Vacasa agent by phone on January 20 at approximately 11:15 a.m., who assured us that the construction was not taking place in the part of the building where our unit was located. That information turned out to be inaccurate. In reality, construction was occurring directly on the parking ramp below our unit, producing loud, persistent noise for the entire day, every day, during the final five days of our stay. This substantially disrupted what was meant to be a relaxing vacation. We have video evidence documenting the noise both inside and outside the unit. While Vacasa later stated that there were no internal notes documenting our phone conversation, the lack of internal documentation should not negate the guest's experience--especially when the impact was so obvious and prolonged. We believe Vacasa has a responsibility to: * Disclose known construction issues before booking * Provide accurate information when guests inquire * Take accountability when misinformation materially affects a guest's stay This situation was disappointing and avoidable. Future guests should be clearly informed so they can make an educated decision before booking. We hope Vacasa will improve transparency and communication to prevent similar experiences for others.

This is my first time staying here in fort Walton. This is a nice condo however they need more…read moreelevators and a larger pool. I would probably stay here during off season because it is quieter on this end. We stayed in unit 613 which was a 2 bedroom with a curved 65 inch tv in the living room. The place was very clean and we got a great deal through ecbyo.com.

Perfect spot for a family or couples relaxing vacation! Grounds & facility well maintained. Love…read morethe beach service (2 chairs plus umbrella) included with your stay during most of the year (we were there end of March). The beach is just breathtaking...I grew up going to FL many spring breaks & this is one of the best! The sands was so fine...like sifted cooking flour! We can't wait to return and/or share this great find!

Such a great place , easy check in , very nice workers , great location right on the beach, very…read morequiet and relaxing, pools and grounds were clean! We'll definitely be back!

My review isn't even about the property (which was great) but rather Andrew at Aqua villa was an…read moreoutstanding beach attendant!!!!! He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our time at the beach. He was always quick to help with a smile and went above and beyond to make our experience relaxing and enjoyable. His excellent service really stood out, and we truly appreciated his hard work. Thank you, Andrew, for making our beach day so great! Highly recommend!

I'm writing this review because I depend on reviews to rent places. This condo for the price was a…read moreterrible joke. There were bugs all over the condo. I'm not sure if the were roaches or water bugs? They were on the kitchen counters so much that we had to store food in the microwave for safe keeping. The couch had such a bad smell that we went to the dollar general and bought a set of sheets to even feel comfortable sitting on them. The view from the side balcony was fine. That was the best part of the condo. The "gulf side" bedroom was also a joke. The steps to the condo are right in the middle of the view. On either side of the window you could see a sliver of the beach. The shower had hair laying on top of the drain like it had not been clean and the sink had toothpaste in it probably from the previous tenants. I did notify them that the shower was nasty and that we left a day early because of the nastiness. They said they wished we would have notified them to let an exterminator come back and someone to clean. We had our small Yorkie with us and were not comfortable letting an exterminator come in to spray or for a maid to come in also. We would have had to give up beach time in order for anyone to come in and we were worried about the bug chemicals being sprayed. We have been to Okaloosa Island for many years and never had this kind of experience. August 2022