This is the Place | “Beachology”
Luxe Coastal Retreat Condo / Okaloosa Island
King Master, King sofa sleeper, and hallway bunks for the kids!
This property is presented by Beach Stays Vacations – we are thrilled to host your beach vacation!
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beachology - a state of mind where the waves roll in and the worries wash away
This property is part of our esteemed “Luxe Collection”. Luxe condos have upgraded linens, high quality plush towels, and Infuse toiletries, plus beach towels for stays between March 15 – October 15! Luxe properties have upgraded furniture, bathrooms, and kitchens, and offer our guests a more elevated beach vacation experience.
“Beachology” Highlights:
- FREE Beach service included (2 chairs plus umbrella each day of your stay March 1 - October 31)
- Beach towels are included (6) March 1 - October 31
- Sleeps up to 6 guests
- NEW commercial grade milkshake machine -- be sure to add ice cream to your shopping list!
- 1 king sized bedroom suite
- Hallway bunk beds (sized for the weight and comfort of children)
- Upgraded king sized sofa sleeper
- Super comfy leather reclining chair (motorized)
- Stunning views from the 4th floor balcony with Polywood bar height furniture (table + 4 chairs)
- Parking for multiple vehicles
EAT
- Gorgeous, remodeled kitchen with European cabinetry, quartz counters, farm sink, stainless appliances
- Keurig, standard pot and French press for your morning coffee
- Breakfast bar with 4 stools + dining area with 4 chairs
DREAM
- Remodeled king bedroom suite features luxe memory foam mattress, built-in cabinetry + makeup table/workstation
- Hallway bunks with newer memory foam mattresses and curtains
- Sofa sleeper with King sized mattress
PLAY
- 2 Gulf front pools, one seasonally heated
- Tennis / pickleball court
- 2 private beach access points
- BBQ grills on site for guest use
- Walking distance or short drive to Stewby’s, mini-golf/ice cream, AJ’s Oyster Shanty, and The Boardwalk
- Food trucks just over the bridge
EXTRAS
- 65” SMART tv in the living room and large SMART tv in the master
- Extra USB ports and outlets in the bedroom for all of your charging needs
- Sound machine
- Luxe toiletries, freshly laundered linens, and fluffy white towels
- 2 extra Tommy Bahama beach chairs in the closet
- Hair dryer, iron/board
- Coffee: Keurig, standard pot, and French press
- We provide starter supplies of toiletries, toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher tabs, laundry tabs, and trash bags. Once this supply runs out, you will need to purchase additional supplies.
BEACH
- Okaloosa Island is less than 7 miles west of Destin. Because we don’t have high rises, we have the most stunning, unspoiled beaches that aren’t crowded with so many beach chairs you can’t even see the water!
- We have paid for one set of beach service for each day of your reservation – this includes 2 chairs and umbrella set up for you daily by the onsite beach service attendants. Guests can purchase additional sets of beach service or rent other items from the attendants.
ADDITIONAL
- Free WiFi (not responsible for service disruptions).
- PET FREE PROPERTY - Per the signed Rental Agreement, any violation of the NO PET policy will result in IMMEDIATE EVICTION, plus additional cleaning charges. Our building does not allow guest pets and Emotional Support Animals are not required to be allowed by law in vacation rentals.
- Beachology is professionally cleaned and sanitized in between each guest – book with confidence!
- Check us out for property videos and itineraries of the Emerald Coast @beachstaysvacations
We are pleased to host several condos in the Gulf Dunes Resort – please reach out if you would like more options or have other friends or family who would like to travel with you and stay in a great Beach Stays Vacations accommodation!
YOUR HOSTS
The Beach Stays Vacation team is a boutique hosting team - we are passionate about delivering a great guest experience alongside a sparkling clean and well-maintained property, and to help our guests have the dream vacation they have worked and saved for!
Our team includes Kristine and Anna - we are excited to welcome you to our condo and the beach! We are here for you to answer any questions or to help you choose the perfect property, just ask. As owners and hosts, we have a small collection of beautiful properties to choose from. Our team looks forward to helping you have a fun and stress-free vacation...we know the world is full of choices, thank you for choosing us!
** SPECIAL WINTER monthly & weekly rates - effective 11/1/25 – 2/28/26 **
SPECIAL MONTHLY RENTAL RATE FOR WINTER 2025/2026 - $2,250.00/month plus taxes, damage waiver & cleaning. For bookings longer than 1 month, monthly cleaning will be required which will also include a linen swap (to be paid by the guest). We will also provide mid-stay cleans and linen swaps for an additional fee. February is $3,900/month
SPECIAL WEEKLY RATE FOR WINTER - $750.00, plus taxes, damage waiver & cleaning (except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Martin Luther King and President's Day holidays).
THE FINE PRINT
• Minimum Age: This property requires a minimum of one adult over the age of 25 stay at the property throughout the entire rental term. The primary guest is responsible for all additional guests.
• Pet Free Property - Per the signed Rental Agreement, any violation of the NO PET policy will result in immediate eviction, plus additional cleaning charges. Our building does not allow guest pets and Emotional Support Animals are not required to be allowed by law in vacation rentals.
• All reservations include a mandatory rental agreement to finalize your reservation that must be signed within 48 hours. All your arrival information will be included in this information for an easy and organized vacation experience!
• CHECK-IN BEGINS AT 4:00 PM and CHECK-OUT IS BY 10:00 AM. You will be notified automatically on arrival day if the property is available for early arrival – fees may apply.
• Easy self-check-in is available via the keypad on the front door - a personalized code will be in your arrival instructions at check in time.
• Every reservation includes an accidental damage waiver for separate purchase or a security deposit hold – should any accidental damage occur during your stay, simply notify us as soon as you can and provide a photo. We will file the damage waiver and replace/repair before the next rental guests arrive!
• We offer optional post booking travel insurance to protect your vacation investment – this will include trip cancellations and delays, medical conditions, hurricanes, and much more.
• No smoking/vaping/drugs/firearms allowed in our condo or on the balcony
• Max number of guests includes guests of all ages including infants/children to comply with our vacation rental permit, HOA laws, and local fire code laws. Exceeding the guest count is grounds for immediate eviction with no refund.
• All guests booking through the Airbnb booking platform will be required to upload a valid ID for check-in purposes.
*Departure instructions – We don’t believe in long chore lists for our guests – you are here to relax! Before your departure, all we ask is that our guests remove all trash and food and start the dishwasher with any remaining dishes. This small list allows our professional housekeeping team to clean and sanitize the condo during our short rental turn in time for our next guests. We appreciate you!
