Close to Okaloosa Island Beach, Pet friendly on the beach in uncrowded building provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Entire condo
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 684 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
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About this property
Pet friendly on the beach in uncrowded building
AQUA VILLA 202, AV202 ... 2nd floor 2BR/2BA Gulf front, common access balcony/walkway facing the beach, WiFi. This lovely two Bedroom condo with WiFi, directly on the beach, is located on Okaloosa Island, which is between Fort Walton Beach and Destin. Sleeps 6; 6 guests allowed.
It is the best vacation destination for the family, golfer, shopper or fisherman. There are no high rises in sight, as nothing over 7 stories is allowed on Okaloosa. Because this building has a mere 24 units, and plenty of waterfront, the white beaches and the teal Gulf waters are never crowded, making it simply paradise! Many people say that these are the most beautiful beaches that they have ever seen. Television, surveys and magazines rate the Emerald Coast among the top ten in the world for its beautifully colored waters and sand as white as snow. Your can watch the dolphins jumping less than 100 yards away from the walkway balcony outside your front door! Need more units ask us about our others.
Bedding: Master-King/Spare- Double, Twin, Twin floor mattress - We rent Saturday to Saturday in the spring and summer, when we have 6 night minimums. - A limited supply of towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows are provided - Solid floors throughout. - Must submit Driver's license and rental agreement to manager within 24 hours of booking. - Extra $10/night + tax per guest of any age over 6 guests (of any age, $10.55 on vrbo) will be collected.. - Must pay additional fee if bringing pets ($10/ni + tax per pet, ($10.55 on vrbo). 2 max, 25 lb. max. - Smoking allowed outside in marked location only. - Guests must take out all trash and wash all dishes (or leave in running dishwasher) prior to checkout. *Guest must submit a $250 off-platform security hold that will be collected upon signing rental agreement but it will not be placed until 12 days prior to arrival and released 7 days after departure, if no damages are reported. Please note we are API Connected to a hotel-style software called OwnerRez to safely and securely take off-platform security deposits. - Must be at least 25 to rent. - We include 2 folding chairs and an umbrella in the unit for your use, and you may also rent them on the beach. - A second cleaning fee will be collected after booking for stays over 2 weeks, and for checkouts on Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, or Christmas. - Building, resort, HOA and/or COA amenities are not guaranteed to be open during your stay. - Check-in time is after 6:00 P.M. local time. In some instances, access to your unit may be unavoidably delayed due to cleaning or maintenance issues. There will be no discounts offered due to a late check-in. Your patience will be appreciated in these circumstances. If you arrive after 4:00 P.M. and see that the unit is ready (it usually will be), you may begin your stay for no extra charge. Earlier check-ins require special arrangements and may be available for an additional fee. - All fees are taxable.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Internet
Available in the condo: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Shower
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
Elevator
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayak
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Rules
Pet agreement and fee for pets. Min age 25. Rental agreement and driver's license to book.
Extra $10.55 per guest per night over 6 guests, & double clean fee for holiday checkouts and stays of 14 nights or more.
A $250 security deposit HOLD will be placed. 3% transaction fee charged on top of any damage charges.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Up to 25 lbs. All pets must be pre-approved by man
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: 6
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 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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located on the beach, this condo is in Okaloosa Island, a neighborhood in Fort Walton Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Preston Hood Athletic Complex or Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center. Visit our Fort Walton Beach travel guide
Does Pet friendly on the beach in uncrowded building have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Pet friendly on the beach in uncrowded building pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pet friendly on the beach in uncrowded building?
Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pet friendly on the beach in uncrowded building?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Pet friendly on the beach in uncrowded building located?
Nestled on the beach, this Okaloosa Island condo building is just steps from Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. Wayside Park and Santa Rosa Sound are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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Pet friendly on the beach in uncrowded building Reviews
Reviews
Excellent
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Loved the beautiful view and ease with which could get out to the beach. Very handy to have a Tom Thumb convenience store less than a block away. Beds were comfy and loved the reclining couch (looked brand new!) Kitchen well appointed. Wonderful restaurants close by. Not easy to keep our dog off the grassy areas at either end of the property (instructed we had to take dogs off premises for walks, etc). Unit and building not in the best condition, but priced accordingly.
The condo was better than expected! Pictures didn’t do it Justice.
Condo was clean and worked perfect for us!
Only thing I wish it had was a lil more stocked with a few lil things like a few spices Garbage bags salt n pepper. So when you went grocery shopping you didn’t literally have to buy everything!!!!!
Also have a griddle n crock pot!!
I had to bring mine from home
Other than that it was perfect!
While this property was dated, it was clean and had everything we needed including beach chairs and umbrella. The beach was awesome. Jackie with cleaning service was a pleasure to talk with.
This spot was just perfect for our family. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The Tom Thumb being right beside it is super handy. Okaloosa Island is our fave beach!
The condo unit grounds were very well kept, and the unit we were in was comfortable. The parking was perfect, so close to entry and elevator. The view from our second floor unit was beautiful and the beach entry was just off the very large pool area. To have a pet friendly unit with all of the amenities was such a pleasure, we will definitely be back.
Very nice, comfortable, and clean condo with superior views and several amenities. We experienced excellent communication with the host. This rental is so amazing you’ll want to stay longer than expected. Definitely recommend if you’re visiting the Destin, Fort Walton, or Okaloosa Island areas. Our week went by too quick!
Great Condo for families. Loved the location right on the beach and a pool it was AWESOME!
Loved the details provided. Left no questions unanswered. First vrbo experience and I couldn't have asked for a better one. The condo was exactly as described and gave us a perfect location to spend quality family time together.
Mary C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
10 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
enjoyed it very much.
Our only two problems were, they gave us the wrong code to get in the Condo and they did'nt leave any instructions on the TV. Other than those two things our stay was great.
The online pics were not very accurate. This is an older unit and needs some TLC badly, it should have things fixed before renting again, Jackie was awesome and the manager addressed our complaints in a timely manner, I would not stay in this unit again but had no problem with the overall property
Property is in a great location and clean. Several things were broken or loose. Response time was not good if you had to contact them although Jackie was better and easy to get along with. One night there were no parking and we sat in the truck for over an hour and a half with no response from anyone after extended time on the phone with VRBO finally was told just block someone in and leave a note. Fortunately meet someone who let us park behind them. This has been a totally different experience from the many other VRBO rentals we have had. Will not rent from Sky Ventures ever again. Love Destin but there are better places to stay and easier people to deal with.
This property had roaches! We found them in the first night and immediately contacted the property manager. Although he did get back with us and try to workout a solution, it did not change the fact that we were stuck in this room with roaches. We were not offered a refund for our stay or a move to another unit. As a matter of fact, he told us to leave! Where were we supposed to go on Thanksgiving week with no transportation and our family staying in same complex??? This is unacceptable! But this wasn’t the only problem! The HVAC unit was also not operational ! I will never rent from this property or management group again! VRBO association needs to be made aware and it’s a shame they don’t somehow make this right for us.
Kim G.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Bryan F.
27 July 2023
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Fixer-upper at prime beach front rates
Pros:
- beachfront, takes minutes to get down to the ocean
- good view, we saw plenty of dolphins and fish
- the beach itself was very nice and was not overcrowded
- unit oversees the pool, convenient for those with children
- several grocery stores nearby
Cons:
- the interior was very outdated, imagine the set of The Golden Girls that had not been updated since the early 80s. Old/outdated is not a problem as long as things are still well taken care of. However this unit included peeling off popcorn ceiling, black moldy rings around ceiling fan and light fixture, caulking around the master tub/shower was solid black, peeling off old wallpaper in the bathroom, several old ceiling tiles with old water stains.
- the kitchen lacked several basic items like a can opener that properly works, kitchen scissors would have been useful, and all the knives must have went through the garbage disposal a few times.
- there was no good place to let beach towels and bathing suits dry, the unit doesn't have a washer/dryer, and the balcony is only a narrow walkway where you're not allowed to hang up anything to dry, nor can you store beach chairs/toys/umbrellas outside
- for those with an EV vehicle the nearest super charger is 40+min away, nearby less powerful destination chargers were sparse and most were broken
Bryan F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Norma C.
8 August 2022
Liked: Communication, location
Just ok
A lot of our complaints are from things we knew about the property going in. Have to carry your dogs while in elevator and off property across the street to use the bathroom. Was a lot of strain, especially for my elderly mother but the worst was said grass was full of cockleburs that got in our dogs pad hairs and was painful. Every time we had to hold them down to pull them out. It’s like they are dog friendly but not really dog friendly. Most people got around the elevator rule by walking their dogs down the stairs. Our dogs aren’t that good with stairs cause we tried. Our dogs are our babies, otherwise we wouldn’t bring them on vacation with us. It would be so much easier to kennel them.
The furniture is old and dated. Mattresses luckily have padding to make better. We knew going in that there was no private balcony but it is sad without it. No where to store wet chairs. Have to just bring in the condo. Crab crackers would be a great thing to include in the condo. Great steamer market up the road and nothing to eat crab legs with. Knew going in no washer and dryer in unit, brought enough clothes to wear the whole time. Didn’t know it would be so hard to wash and dry towels and sheets before leaving. That’s ridiculous. It’s also ridiculous that there is no cable or local tv in this unit. Just offers Netflix and apps open. I can understand if the owner doesn’t want to also pay for cable but an antenna to pick up local tv wouldn’t cost much. What if there was bad weather or something else that we needed the news for. Not to mention old women do not like to miss their stories. My mom was pissed. The shower door in master is off the rail on bottom, needs to be fixed. They both have removable shower heads which is great for cleansing shower afterwards. However the one in spare bathroom is old and cheap and needs updating. The parking lot is small and with so many people double parking, it made finding a spot and getting in and out pretty difficult. The views were great. It is a quick walk to the beach. Unfortunately we had nasty seaweed all but one day but that can’t be helped. The weather was great! The pool was nice and with the ocean being so nasty a lot of people were taking advantage of it. Overall we will not be back
Little gem of a place. Small building (4 stories, 24 units). Doesn't look like much, but the beach access can't be beat and there's a nice pool. Feels like a small community. Would be a perfect building for multiple families to share a fun getaway. Condo was nice: updated bathroom, well-stocked kitchen, clean, both bedrooms spacious enough for two people. Highly recommend.
Kevin F.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
5 September 2023
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Hmmmm
Ok.
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
JAMES N.
14 May 2022
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Aqua villa
Did not know there was construction. It was ridiculous with a 2 year old. Seen some bugs. For 7 people only had 3 towels each in a 2 bathroom. Washer and dryer in hall way always busy. Out of 15 years i think this was the worst.
This condo had a amazing view of the ocean and it was right there at the pool.The rooms in the condo were large and the bed was super comfortable! The kitchen had a toaster and coffee maker which was very useful.I will definitely be back soon to enjoy it again.