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Frannys FUN Florida Cottage by the Beach Downtown Fort Walton Beach!

Cottage with kitchen, near Okaloosa Island Beach

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Experience the charm of downtown Fort Walton Beach at Frannys FUN Florida Cottage, a nearly 100-year-old cottage with modern updates. Enjoy being within walking distance to Publix, Waffle House, and beach liquors. With the New Brooks Bridge nearby connecting you to Okaloosa Island and Gulf of Mexico beaches.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Frannys FUN Florida Cottage by the Beach Downtown Fort Walton Beach!

Frannys FUN Florida Cottage is a nearly 100 year old Cottage that has been modernly updated and located in the heart of downtown Fort Walton Beach! At the Foot of the New Brooks Bridge taking you to okaloosa island and gulf of mexico beaches. A stones throw away from Publix, Waffle House, and beach liquors. This modernized Cottage will be your favorite place to stay in Florida! You can also rent the BIG ROOM and the SUITE located on the same property for an unforgettable time!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Bicycles

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: $150.00 pet fee and $150.00 per additional pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Indian Temple Mound Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fort Walton Beach Landing Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maui Bus Stop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Block - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Muse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Ave - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chicago Style Dogs & Beefs - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Frannys FUN Florida Cottage by the Beach Downtown Fort Walton Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Frannys FUN Florida Cottage by the Beach Downtown Fort Walton Beach! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Frannys FUN Florida Cottage by the Beach Downtown Fort Walton Beach! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Frannys FUN Florida Cottage by the Beach Downtown Fort Walton Beach! located?

Located in Downtown Fort Walton Beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound and Okaloosa Island Beach. Garnier Post Office Museum and Fort Walton Beach Landing Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Frannys FUN Florida Cottage by the Beach Downtown Fort Walton Beach! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Amazing place. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

A great place to stay and close to everything you need to enjoy the beach.
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holeigh D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday trip

Great little cottage with everything we needed! Directly behind Publix so that was a plus. At the bridge so easy access to everything! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eunice N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Niceville trip

Cottage was clean and comfortable. Grocery within walking distance. Drove to Niceville and Destin. Great trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible location

Amazing location 10 minute walk from beach front restaurants and bars fort Walton beach shops. Right across the street from a Waffle House / Publix / and liquor store. Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jagger G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

This place is in an ideal spot. I came for work this time around. Next time my fiancé and I are going to come and bring our jetskis. PLENTY of room for a truck and trailer. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a work trip and ended up traveling with my mom and dog. Opted to stay at Frannys Florida cottage in lieu of a hotel and was a good choice. We truly enjoyed our stay! Clean, comfortable and adorable! Also loved the fenced in back area with the porch swing. Creates a private little area to sit and chil outside. Will stay there again if I ever find myself in the Fort Walton Beach area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location and close to everything. Good size for a couple and very pet friendly Cute outside area with a swing and an outside shower. The only negative feedback we had was the outside lights are very bright and the bed was not great for back support.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James R., Toronto, Ohio. USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Great time. Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Reck M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beach

Very convenient access to beach and restaurants. Having a Publix across the street was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Florida stay

Property was easy access and well equipped for our needs and was walking distance to downtown locations
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Away from the beach, but accessible to everything.

Simple little cottage that meets most couple’s needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Madi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and Cozy

I had an amazing stay! I’ll definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

amber R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Franny’s Cottage

My husband and I had the best Anniversary trip! The cottage was close to everything, it felt like home!! We are looking forward to our next stay at the 1st street Cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Cottage

Cottage was very clean, cute and all we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Frannys cottage

It was very nice and charming! Everything you need for a nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary Getaway

It was our first time coming back to the area since our honeymoon 8 years ago and we were charmed by the cottage. Very clean and cozy and close to everything. It was the perfect little getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Antelmo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property is good and save
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stella C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location

My vacation

It was good but I didn’t like the way the tv was set up. Plus we asked for on the beach which it was not
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shana F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LoveFl

Very comfy cozy Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage!

Perfect little property for myself and my dog who came to the beach! Amazing little courtyard and close to everything! Very clean and well stocked!! Literally the perfect trip! Host was awesome with commication!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday trip

My mom, pup and I stay at frannys cottage, we were blown away the moment we walked inside, the backyard is just so beautiful and peaceful, we missed it the moment we pulled out of the drive way to come back home. Will definitely be back
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

James and Charlene Fox

We had an amazing vacation. The cottage was beautiful just like the photos. This was our first time since COVID-19 that we had a vacation and it was great experience. Definitely want to come back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi C., Gulfport Mississippi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it!!

The cottage was so nice! We brought the boat and launched right down the road, took maybe 15 minutes to get out to Crab Island from there. Loved that there was an outside shower to rinse off the salt water. The Publix being right next door was a major plus too. Would most definitely recommend this cute little place to anyone wanting to stay close to Destin.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, near boat ramp

We came for a 3 day getaway to meet up with friends who were also staying in the area. We loved our little cottage. Had everything we needed. We brought our boat and there was ample space to park it. Boat ramp was less than 5 minutes down the road. The owners were very nice and responded quickly to any questions we had. We will be back for sure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024