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GS 503: Tales from the Tide - Wake up to the sounds of the Gulf every day!

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Pool
Outdoor dining
TV
Point of interest

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6122 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, Florida
  • Okaloosa Island Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Fort Walton Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the area

Fort Walton Beach

With a stay at this condo in Fort Walton Beach, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Destin Harbor Boardwalk and Okaloosa Island Beach. .This beach condo is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Destin Beaches and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Santa Rosa Sound.
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What's nearby

  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 3 min walk
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 3 min drive
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 4 min drive
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 4 min drive
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

GS 503: Tales from the Tide - Wake up to the sounds of the Gulf every day!

Gulfside 503 - Tales from the Tide!
FREE PARKING AND FREE WIFI!!! There's no mistaking that you are in a beach paradise in this lovely condo. It has several beach-themed decorative accessories, including shells, dolphins, mermaids, lighthouses, birds, and seahorses. It also has various framed pictures of sealife and beach scenes. Additionally, you can listen to the sounds of the waves on the large balcony or even while inside the unit. Accommodations include a king bed in the bedroom, two twins in the guest bedroom, a sleeper sofa, , offering space for up to six guests total. The bedrooms are a great place to relax with newly updated bedrooms! Other features include a full-size washer and dryer in the utility closet, a full kitchen, a counter area in the hallway, and of course the wrap-around balcony.

The sleeping arrangements in this unit are as follows: master bedroom - 1 king bed, 2nd bedroom - 2 twin beds. Sleeper sofa in the living room. This unit sleeps 6


- right on the beach - no obstructions
-WRAP AROUND BALCONY
- GULFSIDE NOW FEATURING FITNESS ROOM!
- FREE WIFI
- FREE beach service
- FREE golf
- FREE snorkeling
- FREE dolphin cruise
- living room beach front
- KEYLESS entry
- BBQ grills
- elevators


Gulfside Condominiums is close to Fort Walton’s shopping and dining and a mere ten minutes from Destin, it has a rooftop pool area that provides one of the best views on Okaloosa Island. Guests can get to the beach from the boardwalk at the base of the parking area and can use a barbeque grill that is located along this boardwalk as well.

All of our nightly and weekly guests receive the following complimentary guest package:
2 beach chairs and an umbrella set up daily (March 1st to October 31st)
1 Free Round of Golf DAILY at 4 courses to choose from
* WINDSWEPT DUNES GOLF CLUB; a breathtaking 750 acre setting encompassing a serene 18 hole course
* REGATTA BAY GOLF & YACHT CLUB; a "must stop" Par 72 course on the Florida Panhandle
* EMERALD BAY GOLF CLUB; course designed by the famed golf course architect Bob Cupp
* SHALIMAR POINTE GOLF CLUB; located on the shores of Choctawhatchee Bay
1 Free Pass to a Dolphin Cruise DAILY (March 1st to October 31st)
* Morning, Afternoon, Sunset, and Fireworks Dolphin Cruise on the Cattywampus
* Beach or Sunset Dolphin Cruise on the Original Sea Blaster
1 Free Adult Pass to a Snorkeling Cruise DAILY (late spring, summer, and early fall); discover the beauty of the Gulf of Mexico by embarking on an unforgettable snorkeling adventure on the Original Sea Blaster or Cattywampus
1 Free Pass to Big Kahuna's Water Park DAILY; a 25-acre family fun park with over 40 water attractions, including a wave pool and speed slide

**Once your reservation is made, you’ll receive a personalized virtual guidebook filled with all the information you need to enjoy your stay to the fullest!**
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a water park and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Golf on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1310 sq ft (122 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 are allowed on site
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

Property is also known as

Gulfside 503 Corner Beachy Décor Free Beach Service Great Views
1207-17763

GS 503: Tales from the Tide - Wake up to the sounds of the Gulf every day! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 193 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 193 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 193 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 193 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 193 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nina J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great condo
Check in and out was super easy. Great view of the beach. Loved the chair service. Condo was clean and comfortable. Concierge was efficient and called me to let me know that early check in was possible. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kat M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
The condo was exactly as described and was perfect for my family of 4. The proximity to the beach was amazing. This will definitely be my #1 pick next time we come. If i had to pick one thing to improve on id say the bathrooms could be updated (showers) but they worked fine with good pressure and its not really a big deal. The beds were comfortable. We had an amazing trip from TN.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Loved the small condo was awesome! Perfect location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B., Monroe

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Florida Vacation
Property was exactly as listed. Perfect location with low volume condo on both sides. Left beach access easy and no issues with crowding. Condo was immaculate with plenty of space for family and all furniture and appliances were in perfect working order. Beach chair service was perfect addition to rental and the city cleans beach daily for perfect white sand and water that is crystal clear. Close enough to Destin for entertainment off the beach but removed from crowds for full relaxation. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and clean rental
I have no complaints about the rental unit itself. It was probably the cleanest rental that we have ever had! Beautiful ocean view and easy walk to the beach. Our only issue was the building construction. We were made aware by the property manager that the parking lot was under construction, but we’re told it shouldn’t be any kind of inconvenience, just a little messy. The only issue we found with this was having to walk over dirty painters tarps trying to get in and out of the building. However, several of the other units were also being renovated, which led to significant noise and mess. The internet was disconnected several times. The mess wouldn’t have been such a big deal if we didn’t have a toddler who picked up a razor blade, paint chips and a screw that were left laying in the walkway.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome views!
Beautiful place to stay for anyone looking to get away on the water without extreme crowds!! Wonderful stay with 2 infants! The rooftop pool was such a bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, stocked and cute!
This condo is super cute, super clean and had everything we needed for our beach vacay. There were plenty of towels and extra trash bags so I didn’t have to use any I brought. Plenty of storage if you like to unpack all your stuff. The kitchen had every utensil necessary and was modern. The balcony was the perfect size to have the family out in the mornings or evenings and gaze at the crashing waves. We would have liked a few more blankets but that didn’t make it a negative a stay at all. The master toilet/shower room is cramped but it fulfilled its purpose and you aren’t in there long anyway. Highly recommend using the Explorie options available to you as we LOVED the Cattywampus dolphin/snorkeling tour. We also never had an issue getting the beach chairs provided which was so great. The condo next door is closed for renovations so maybe that will make it busier once it opens. The rooftop pool was different, fun and clean. It was quiet during our stay as well. The property manager called to let us know we could check in early but we weren’t there yet but that was nice. I totally recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was absolutely amazing
We were in awe of the rental we stayed in. Was beautiful and had lots of room for the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jody H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn’t be happier
The condo was exactly as advertised. Very spacious, updated and clean. We would highly recommend. Check in and communication was great as well as the beach attendant was awesome. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Beautiful location and view.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Ocean View
Charming condo with everything you may need for your stay. Nothing seemed to be missed. Everyone was friendly and kind. Would rent with this company again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin F., Snellville, Georgia a suburb of Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than imagined!
Our stay at Gulfside 503 was better than we even imagined. The unit was exactly as presented but the magnificent balcony and view took it over the top. We needed a peaceful, quiet retreat and we got exactly that. Everything in the unit was awesome. We will definately be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t wait to go back!
It was the first time bringing our 2 year old to the beach. We absolutely loved the location and the room was beautiful and clean! Had everything we needed! The beach is also so close! We loved that we didn’t have to walk very far at all to get there. We definitely will be returning and we can’t wait!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
The condo was perfect and beautiful. Only wish we had extra blankets and the master bed was softer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Traci M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely gorgeous condo!
Everything from the initial rental online, to signing the rental agreement, to check in was very easy. The condo itself was gorgeous and much more spacious than we even originally thought.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kendyll B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back!
Loved our stay! You are literally on the beach and the property is updated. The beds were so comfortable and we enjoyed the balcony the most. We are already planning our trip back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well appointed condo on the beach
We stayed 6 nights in 503. Plenty of room for 2 adults and 2 kids. Multiple TVs with cable and DVD players was nice. The finishes looked updated with nice laminate flooring, marble counters, and new appliances. The only issue we had was that the kitchen faucet didn’t work well and was loose from the counter.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig B., Phillipsburg, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This was an amazing stay! Everything was perfect. The pictures online were exactly what the place looked like. We would rent again in a heartbeat! The view was stunning, and I didn’t want to leave! You had EVERYTHING we needed in the kitchen. There wasn’t anything that we were in need of.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Condo! Great View!
We loved this condo and would definitely stay again! Everything was clean and the view is amazing! My only complaint is the parking is tight. There’s parking under the condo but it’s very tight and we were in a big truck. There’s no way we could get in the covered parking. The uncovered parking is limited to about 4 spots which thankfully we were able to park outside every night or I’m not sure what we would have done. So if you have the option to bring a vehicle that’s not a truck, definitely do that! Great location and great condo. Also, if you like more than a light blanket on your bed be sure to bring one. (Minor detail but thought I’d mention.)
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and accommodation
Will book again, easy from start to finish, excellent location, beautiful room and view. Amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Condo and Great Location
We have been to the area many times over the years. This was one of our favorite condos we’ve stayed in. Nice furnishings, fully stocked and great deck. Twin beds were squeaky and one twin mattress slanted to one side. The floors had not been mopped well and caused feet to get dirty if not wearing shoes. Otherwise, all was great and everything else was very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dana R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Condo and Balcony
Had a wonderful week in this beautiful condo. It was so clean and beautifully decorated. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need. The balcony and view were breathtaking. We would highly recommend this unit.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean
Enjoyed our stay at this wonderful condo. It was very clean and spacious. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Immaculate with beach views!
This beautifully updated unit was perfect for our beach vacation. The view of the Gulf was beautiful and it was so convenient to be able to walk to the beach in a minute. We liked having the two beach chairs and umbrellas included as well. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Thanksgiving Getaway
We fully enjoyed our Thanksgiving holiday week in this wonderful condo. The ocean views from the unit and especially from the balcony are fantastic. Unit was neat and clean with a well-equipped kitchen. Quiet and restful stay with no hassles. Good to know: included activities are managed by eXplorie and are seasonal. In November you can only play golf or rent movies (we did play a round of golf and the folks at eXplorie did a nice job with our booking; for early risers, note that eXplorie opens at 8 am, so plan same-day activities and tee times accordingly). The rooftop pool offers a beautiful view but is not heated (a bit chilly in November). Bring or buy trash bags, laundry/dishwasher detergent, extra paper products, other cleaning supplies. Tom Thumb convenience store is a 2 min walk through the parking lot of the adjacent property. Everything is managed via the Brooks and Shorey instantiation of the Hospitality app and via phone calls; excellent communication and management engagement with no physical appointment/interaction required. Overall fantastic and will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020