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    3.8 (62 reviews)
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    Janky, mismatched lights. Hard to apply makeup in poor lighting.
    Katelyn B.

    My family and I stayed in a Vacasa unit during our Spring Break vacation. We want to start by thanking Vacasa for making it possible to have a place to stay away from home. The location of the unit was stellar to accessing the beach and pool. While the location was great, we didn't find many other aspects to rave about during this visit. Please know it is not in our nature to write in with complaints. We do travel a lot and recognized too many areas of opportunity not to share this feedback seeing as we paid a premium price for this stay. Upon arriving, the musty smell was overwhelming. The floors were filthy with black and sand immediately sticking to our feet. As we entered the bedrooms, we discovered the furniture was pieced together and really just beat up from an aesthetics perspective. The bathroom carpets were terribly worn too. It was tough in the bunk area not to have storage for clothes all week. When it came time for dinner, we quickly discovered there was not quality cookware along with bent mismatched silverware. At bedtime, we discovered the water head in the guest bedroom was leaking and didn't provide full strength water pressure. When brushing our teeth, the sink in the master bedroom backed up very quickly and took an extended time to drain. There were two different colored lights above the sink that just seemed janky and annoying that they didn't match with one being bright white and the other soft white. There was also a ball of hair in the shower. When drying our clothes, there was a terrible squeaking noise. We did not continue drying in fear something else was wrong with the unit. Lastly, overall, the unit did not have any amenities for the beach. In the past, units have provided an extra chair or two along with toys and other items that make the beach more fun for the whole family. We recognize this is a corporate-owned unit verses owned by an individual. Therefore, we let it go and went to buy these items. We reported the most pressing issues of the floors and sink clog with maintenance and cleaning coming that day to fix the issues. We appreciated the quick turnaround time. However, while on vacation, we weren't expecting to accommodate having repair people in the unit. We didn't feel safe with them there while we were gone. In addition to the repairs, Orkin stopped by and asked to spray the unit for pests while we were relaxing. Again, not something we expected while trying to enjoy down time.

    Cockroach

    Late July 2024 unit A422. After anticipating this for a year, we excitedly checked-in Saturday afternoon and used the pool that evening. It was crowded, which wasn't surprising, but the lazy river wasn't great because kids were jumping in and swimming the wrong way, people gathered and standing along the side so that you had to try not to run into them each time around. Not exactly relaxing. The next morning was horrifying - we found 10 cockroaches within 3 hours of waking (adult and baby, coming out of a wall outlet and in drawers). Management offered to relocate us to a unit at Miramar but I asked for a refund (and had to argue to get a full refund after spending my first day killing bugs and on the phone with management). I found a beachfront hotel close by, and the rest of my week was amazing. A lot of people love Waterscape, and maybe the units owned by individuals are better, but I won't book anywhere through Vacasa again.

    Horseshoe setup. 0/5 stars
    Sara S.

    Let's talk about the beach... I'm currently staying at Waterscape, Day 3, the room I'm staying in is unimportant to this review because it is wonderful and I don't want this review to reflect upon the condo owners. I will review them separately with a full 5 star. This resort however, could use some work. Prior to my check-in I had received several emails regarding rules and regulations of the property, never once did they include a map. They should. This place is a labyrinth. Not a set back, but an easily corrected oversight on their part. Next: The fees for this resort are ASTRONOMICAL with cleaning being a huge one. Including cleaning fees like that (nearly the price of all 4 nights) I would expect daily cleanings like one would receive at much cheaper hotels, not the case. You won't have your room cleaned unless you're leaving. All of this could be easily swept under the rug by a beautiful day at the beach, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE THIS HERE - I REPEAT YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A BEAUTIFUL BEACH DAY YOU WILL STARE FIRMLY AT YOUR NEIGHBORS FACE AND YOU WILL CHASE THE SHADE ALL DAY BECAUSE OF CHAIR SETUP. I have been coming to Destin/Sandestin for 15+ years and never have I seen the "horseshoe" set up like it is here. There are 3 large horseshoes of chairs that face each other. I will include photos. Day 1 we came down to the beach at 10am, I know the game, first come first serve but I was shocked at the horseshoes. "No matter", we said, thinking we'll get up at 8am when the beach service opens and get better chairs, AGAIN not the case. Day2-3: Not sure how the entire first 2 rows (which is about 6 sets of chairs) that actually face the beach were already reserved with not a soul to be found at 8am. Super frustrating. Wish I would have known about the garbage horseshoe setup before spending thousands of dollars to stare at other people & their personal setups in the middle of the horseshoe. If you're looking to spend some time at the beach, genuinely, go somewhere else. This ain't it. I'll never be coming back here again. Ps- the owners setup is not in horseshoe and enviable. You will not be allowed to replicate it.

    Skye K.

    Never stayed at a condo before, but I loved it. My girlfriend however has and she said in comparison the best one she's stayed at. Super nice inside along with the staff. The pools and lazy river were great! Very convenient to the beach. Stayed on the 5th floor and had a good view of the ocean. Family friendly for sure. I would definitely rent again. Decent priced, we stayed Friday through Monday. And it's a great place to see the sunset

    Michael B.

    We stayed at Waterscape Resort last year for our annual family vacation and were very pleased with the property. We rented unit B616 from Kimberly Lang Rentals which we were also pleased with because of their easy booking, guest service, and the discounts they offer returning guests. Waterscape is a very nice resort; it's super big. Be forewarned that Waterscape is a family friendly resort and there are LOTS of kids here; not a place if kids get on your nerves . *Beer helps :) The resort offers great amenities like 2 pools, a splash pad, 2 hot tubs, a lazy river, and access to the beach. The resort grounds are kept very clean; from the grounds to the public areas. Because we rented from a private company we didn't deal with the staff very much, but there were occasions we bumped into workers around the resort and they were always super nice. The location of Waterscape is great! It's on the beach and a short walk to many restaurants and the Okaloosa pier. Across from the hotel is the popular AJ's Seafood that's good for drinks and live music, but the food is sub par, there is also Old Bay Steamer across the street that's a little expensive but well worth it for steamed seafood, and also across the street is several other restaurants and business including a liquor store and gentleman's club (lol). The pier which is a short walk on the beach from the resort also has several restaurants and shops and an aquarium.

    Balcony view B-314
    Tom W.

    Stayed B-314 2-bedroom July 6-13, 2019. Place is awesome for families. Had 6-adults and four young grand children. Two adults used bunks and worked just fine. Half bath at bunks. Great pools and worlds best white sand beaches. Now why only 4-stars. Booked through Best Beach Get Aways. Wyndham rents 200 of 300+ units. Our fridge went dead Sun. 7/7 and not fixed until Tuesday. Holiday weekend, but real hassle with baby milk, etc. Wyndham would have fixed by Monday! Unit B-314 looked nice but carpets seemed soiled and porch mold dirty. Moms not happy with two crawling infants. Furniture might be newer but worn. Of course any rental, to be expected. A fan didn't work and struggled with some kitchen ware. Another pet peeve, no extra towel hooks. I highly recommend, but keep in mind, very large place with solid grand parents-parents - and kids-kids-kids. Would not go back, but everything as advertised. Really enjoyed with family!

    View from B503 balcony.
    Matt G.

    Stayed here for Spring Break 2019... unit B503. The unit is awesome... very good sized 2 bedroom plus sleeping area. 2.5 bathrooms. We had 6 people total and it was just right for us. The condo is very tastefully decorated, the beds are fantastic, and they had very nice artwork. Gulf views from the patio were incredible. Management team clearly are professionals... Resort is wonderful too. It's right next to a lot of attractions on the strip. 3 different pools to enjoy. Awesome beach service by great staff. Grills available for cooking on. Overall, just an outstanding property for a family beach vacation. I will be happy to give this one 5 stars

    The amazing ocean and pool view from our condo
    Yasmin R.

    Went on an all "Ladies getaway with the Kids," which is an annual event for us. We usually reserve a 3 bedroom condo during Memorial Day weekend. The room was definity comfortable and spaceous for our group of 11. The kitchen was fully equipped with every thing we could possibly need to make breakfast, lunch and lite dinner. The room was ocean view, however, from a distance. But you can still hear the waves crashing ashore. Along with beautiful sunsets. Of course you don't travel to Ft. Walton Beach to stay in your room allday, we explored the beach, which was absolutely clean, soft white sand. We were about 5 mins from Destin, 10-15 mins away from the nearest supermarket and 30 mins from the outlet. Such an amazing time...looking forward to next year.

    Julie T.

    Waterscapes provided every amenity desired for a relaxing, enjoyable, and entertaining family vacation. We traveled with a large group of families that traditionally vacation here every year and I truly understood why they always return. Waterscapes offers a variety of 1-3 bedrooms with fabulous views of the pools, courtyard and ocean. It has several pools, hot tubs, splash pads and even one lazy river. There is a beautiful private beach with a fishing pier close by. The water is clear, a rainbow of emeralds to turquoises and white sugary sands. The resort and beach is clean and very well maintained. Beautiful flowers and plan trees. There are also plenty of dining experiences from seafood, Italian, Mexican and Irish menus. Waterscapes has a variety of condo's that can be view on VRBO, Resort Quest and even on Airbnb. Check them out and book your next trip. You will not be disappointed!

    Make sure your hotel has an appropriate size  fridge before you buy your grocery's if you use this resort. Room 624

    Dishwasher and fridge are not working in 624. 4200$ on a POS room. I don't recommend this room at all.

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    Jules D.

    Been here a total of five years and will continue to come back. Fun for all ages especially children though. The have four different pools: two kid areas, one adult, and one lazy river. The best part is you're right on the beach. Every time I've gone I've tried to get a nice beach view. I've stayed in different units each time and they were all lovely. You have the convenience of a nearby Publix for groceries, liquor store right across the street, free movies and unlimited sunshine! Plan your next trip here. You can also walk to many nearby restaurants via sidewalk or even via the beach! With the units you will also get beach seating provides for you with an umbrella. Any issues you may come across during our stay, the front desk is SUPER friendly and will help you resolve it.

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    Ask the Community - Waterscape Resort

    If you rent a jetski for the day, where can you park it when staying at Waterscape? I saw the property says no jet ski parking.

    You can rent a spot to park it at Adventure Marina, across the street.

    Does anyone know what the daily schedule is at the resort? I was told Friday nights they have fireworks and I also heard of a movie night but I wasn't sure what day

    Fireworks are usually on Wednesdays at the pier. Last year we didn’t have them. Covid got in the way of our routine. I’m not sure if they are doing fireworks this year or not haven’t heard. Thursdays there are normally fireworks at the Destin… Read more

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    Unit A304 is close to the elevator and stairs for quick access to the beach, lazy river, and pool.

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    1.8(5 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Our recent stay in a condo managed by Brooks & Shorey was disappointing. The unit itself was…read moredecent, but several issues made the stay stressful. Maintenance and pest control entered the condo during our stay without any prior notice. Our door was painted twice, and pest control came in to spray -- none of which we were told about ahead of time. We also spoke with three other families in the building who were frustrated by similar unannounced visits, though they had rented through other agencies. When we called Brooks & Shorey to ask if more workers would be entering, we were told it was "up to the HOA" and they didn't offer to follow up or check for us. The guest bathroom needs attention -- the toilet is in poor condition, the fan was hanging down, and there was no hot water in either the guest bathroom sink or the kitchen. We also noticed trash on the floor when we arrived, so the cleaning could have been much better. To top it off, we got stuck in the elevator with two other guests, and later noticed the elevator permit had expired in August 2025. Overall, the location was fine and the condo itself was okay, but communication and maintenance coordination were severely lacking.

    Brooks and Shorey Resorts always goes above and beyond to make your vacation amazing. I have booked…read morewith them multiple times and have yet to be disappointed. The rooms are clean, spacious, and a great spot to bring my group of girlfriends for our annual trip. My favorite part of booking with this company was the free activity passes and beach service.. I have never been somewhere where these things are free. Totally impressed. The touchstay link we were given made the stay so easy and convenient, i never had to use google once. Everything was there within one click, totally stress free. Not to mention.. I really love the fact you can connect with other guests on their social media platform to make friends and meet other guests. My family and I had a great time with this company and keep coming back.

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    3.0(2 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Not sure what went on before I got here. I stayed in 5J, AWSOME... well taken care of rooms, huge…read morecondo, kitchen, no issues with anything. Quiet time was respected by all, beach was great.. close enough to get food, far enough not to be caught in traffic. I WILL be back, best condo experience I have had. I would HIGHLY recommend.

    Arrived at this condo and was told one elevator was stuck on the 3rd floor all day and no one was…read moretrying to fix it. Then our room we found bugs( roaches), dirty dishes, and half the electrical outlets in the kitchen didn't work, then continuing looking around found outlets that were in bedrooms uncovered (exposed wiring) and pushed in the sockets a little. Both bathrooms had issues with the doors and shower curtain nearly fallen off walls and tracks. We called the maintenance manager and they sent someone the next day, was able to fix the outlet in the kitchen but the maintenance manager kept saying the other issues was over his pay grade and would call someone else. We did not here from here the rest of the trip. Condo manager contact us and said they would send someone else and we wasted whole day waiting and no one showed up. The beach you were not able to sit close to the beach line because chairs was set out and reserved for our condo took up the entire front line leaving no for others. We left this condo very unhappy with the service and left with bed bug bites! I would not recommend this condo.

    Gulf Dunes - More mold seeping down the walls.

    Gulf Dunes

    2.5(18 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    We are staying in unit 513 at Gulf Dunes west. It is absolutely a rat hole. $5200.00 rat hole…read more We got here Sunday excited for our week, did our grocery delivery and not thinking a thing because we've been coming down here for 30 years and have never been so insulted at a place so horribly misquoted. It's like a 90's spring break hotel room! Black mold in the vents, toilet seat broke, shower in master bedroom clogged, & deck door broken! rudeness from having to deal with such a horrible place but paying premium price two days of texting and phone drama. One lady even had the audacity to say just don't use the door and we would be responsible for the black mold if we used the air to low and set it above 72 and refused to give her name. It was rented through Vacasa and they've been more understanding than the local people here. Idk how that works but this has been a terrible experience. I would not recommend this to anyone. The pool is 3 to 4 ft deep and at most would fit 13 people in this whole place. I love okaloosa Island but our first time at Gulf Dunes and we will not be back. Unit 513 is a complete disaster!!!

    Great place to stay. Parking is great. Umbrella attendants are fantastic. I love that you can…read morewalk everywhere.

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    Gulf Dunes - I was told the door didn't come with a handle to help open the door....yet clearly there are 2 screw holes where the handle should be.

    I was told the door didn't come with a handle to help open the door....yet clearly there are 2 screw holes where the handle should be.

    Gulf Dunes - More broken outdoor chairs just stacked and taking up space.

    More broken outdoor chairs just stacked and taking up space.

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    Island Princess Vacation Rental Resort

    Island Princess Vacation Rental Resort

    3.2(10 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    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.

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