Private Boat dock, Beautiful Waterfront family home, 10 minutes to the beach.

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A sunroom with a large glass door, a cushioned sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a wicker chair.
A fire feature with a glass enclosure, a seating area with chairs, and a view of the water and city lights in the background.
A waterfront view with a wooden dock extending into calm water, a clear sky, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
A dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a blue and white striped rug, and wall art depicting landscapes and seagulls.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Gas barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Place, Beltway Shopping Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Preston Hood Athletic Complex
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Okaloosa Island Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Sleeper sofa in formal living room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Half bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located in South Bayou, a neighbourhood in Fort Walton Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Okaloosa Island Beach and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Goofy Golf are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Beltway Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Preston Hood Athletic Complex - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 8 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ruby Tuesday - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Boat dock, Beautiful Waterfront family home, 10 minutes to the beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Boat dock, Beautiful Waterfront family home, 10 minutes to the beach.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Boat dock, Beautiful Waterfront family home, 10 minutes to the beach.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Boat dock, Beautiful Waterfront family home, 10 minutes to the beach.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Private Boat dock, Beautiful Waterfront family home, 10 minutes to the beach. located?

Located in South Bayou, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Beltway Shopping Center, Preston Hood Athletic Complex and Towncrest Shopping Center. Choctawhatchee Bay and Goofy Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at this property! This house is fully equipped with absolutely everything you would ever need for your stay. Indoor kitchen has every known accessory and utensils, the same with the fabulous outdoor cooking space and deck. We love the dock! Host is great to work with and responds immediately.Scott J.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2026
We’re glad you all had a great time! We hope you can come and enjoy our place again. John & Terri
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was exactly as advertised! Gorgeous spacious and super clean. Great parking! Host was fantastic about communicating. Location was close to everything. Having the boat dock was the highlight of the trip. Outdoor kitchen was amazing. Can’t say enough great things about this property and host!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great! Fantastic location, big driveway plenty of room for a boat trailer. The dock is brand new with water and power available. House and kitchen well supplied with everything you would need, back deck was fantastic with every type of cooking feature you can imagine. Friendly owner provided great communication! We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2026
Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We’re exciting that you enjoyed our place as much as we do! See you back soon! Best Regards, John & Terri
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group of 6 adults very much enjoyed this home, it worked out perfect for us! The dock was an excellent feature able to hold our 2 boats with no issues, it was a very well made dock with plastic bumpers on the poles so we didn’t have to worry about putting out our own bumpers or any damage to the boats. The outdoor kitchen had every type of cooking option you could need. The host’s communication was excellent and super helpful. One small mention of something that we couldn’t find just so they were aware and they had it to us immediately. We won’t hesitate to rent this home again! Thank you for sharing it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2026
We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay! We try to think of things our guests would appreciate, those bumpers come in handy, thanks for noticing. We appreciate you all taking great care of the house and please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great vacation. The house was perfect. Very nice dock and only minutes to crab island and the Gulf.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I want this place all to myself!

Very spacious, very nice and clean. Such a beautiful home and great host.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2025
Thank you so much! Please come stay with us again. John & Terri
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean and plenty of space! Very friendly and super responsive host. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a great time

Nice area easy to go anywhere took the boat out every day
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Wonderful, glad ya'll had a great time! Thanks for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

For us the property Is in the best location in the water, close To Publix and to Our family cemetary
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 April 2025
We love the location on the water too! We appreciate you and your family coming multiple times. Publix is popular, I guess that's why there are 3 in town. Thank you for the review, hope to have you stay again. John & Terri
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break

We stayed here for spring break with our college aged kids. The house has great indoor and outdoor spaces with plenty of seating. It is an easy drive to the beaches as well as many eating places. Wonderful hosts as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 April 2025
We're so glad you all were able to enjoy your stay with your family! We love all those things about the house and area as well. Hope you can stay again! Thank you staying & for taking the time to give us a review. John & Terri
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is very welcoming and accommodating. The amenities were great! The kitchen has all utensils, cookware, keurig, coffee pot, slow cooker. Has outside grill, family board games, etc. has smart tv’s a bar with fridge and ice maker, plenty of seating and sleep accommodations including 2 large air mattresses. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 December 2025
Heather, I’m so glad you all enjoyed yourselves and the house had everything you needed for your thanksgiving. Thank you for staying at our place. We appreciate you taking the time to write a review. We hope you can come again! John & Terri
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great location! We go to the area every 4th for family celebration. This property is centrally located. Easy dockage with great view
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
We love the location too! Thanks so much for staying at our place repeatedly!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Harris

All it needs is a pool. Great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
Patricia, glad you had a great stay! A pool? Well, we may need to put that on the list of to dos! 😁 Thanks for staying at our place! John & Terri
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location great spacious house. Owners very easy to communicate with. Will rent again!

Have rented the same house for several years. Great for our family. Easy access to boat ramp, and gulf.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Karen, we’re so glad you all enjoy the house & location! It’s great to have guests like you that take wonderful care of things! Thanks for staying year after year. John & Terri
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Thanksgiving

My sister and our families had a wonderful time at this property. We particularly enjoyed the kitchen for making a memorable Thanksgiving dinner. Would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
We’re so happy you had a nice stay! The kitchen and outdoor cooking options are our favorites! Thank you for staying & the nice review. John & Terri
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home, nice neighborhood

Everything was neat and in order. It is a beautiful home right on the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2021
Brian, I'm glad you agree it's nice being on the bay. Thanks for staying with us & please come again. John & Terri
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home

This is an exceptional home. It was fabulous if you have a boat which is always hard to find dock space on VRBO. The communication with the owners was above average and always prompt. I can’t say enough great things about the space.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2025
So glad you all enjoyed your time on the water. We try to be only a call or text away to answers any questions or concerns. Thanks so much for staying and the 5 star review. Come again anytime! Regards, John & Terri
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cinco Bayou

This place was wonderful. The house had plenty of room with lots of windows facing the water. A wonderful place to relax. If a person wants something to do Destin is close by. We would definitely come here again.The owners were very helpful with any questions we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house and area!

The house and the bayou was so beautiful! Our family absolutely loved everything and we can’t wait for our next stay. Perfect place to bring your boat and explore the area. The owners was very prompt and so helpful with everything. We travel a lot to the gulf and our stay here has been the best one yet!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2022
Thank you for staying and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect retreat

We were in town for a sailing regatta. This VBRO worked out well for us. Very quiet and well appreciated!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
So glad the house worked out for you. Also, hope the weather cooperated for the regatta! Thank you for staying at our place. John & Terri
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sisters weekend

The house and property are wonderful. For us a good downloading time with sisters. Much needed family time. Would love to come back again❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 April 2025
We love when families can get together and have a great time. We've been able to enjoy sister time at the house too. Thank your for staying and the review! All the best, John & Terri
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place!!!

We had a wonderful time and hopefully yall will alow us to come back next year the same time!!! Thank you for letting us in ahead of time. Yall have a awesome place thank you so much!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 April 2025
You are very welcome! We are so glad you had a wonderful time! We have worked hard to make the house as enjoyable as possible. You are welcome back anytime! Thank you for staying, John & Terri
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would go again tomorrow

House was very nice and clean. Very good location, only 15 min boat ride to crab island. Host answered any questions i had within 5 minutes. Already planning a trip for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2023
Travis, so glad you enjoyed your trip! We love the location as well! Thanks for staying with us, look forward to your next stay! John & Terri
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good location to crab island 🌴

The property is beautiful! Great location, Plenty of room. Very clean and nice ! Had all the Extra’s. We will definitely stay there again ! Thank you Teri and John
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2020
You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed it as much as we do. Thanks, John & Terri
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