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GD 402: Palm Haven - The Only Thing Better Than the View? The Condo!

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Balcony Views - Relax and enjoy!
Living Room - Large spacious living area with plenty of seating.
Balcony Views - View of the pool from the balcony
Living Room
Kitchen Island - Additional seating at the kitchen island

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8107.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Place, Okaloosa Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

GD 402: Palm Haven - The Only Thing Better Than the View? The Condo!

Gulf Dunes 402 - Palm Haven!
FREE PARKING AND FREE WIFI!!! The Gulf Dunes Condominiums is one of the favorite properties on the beautiful Okaloosa Island. Right on the beach and close to favorite tourist attractions, shopping and restaurants. Featuring 2 beach front pools, tennis courts, BBQ grills, exercise room, manicured grounds and a huge beach front. Just a mile from downtown Fort Walton Beach and 6 miles to Destin. Lots of fun stuff to do for families! The master bedroom is beach front as well as the living room. Gorgeous views from the kitchen and dining areas. Washer and dryer in the condo for your laundry needs. Tile throughout!

The sleeping arrangements in this unit are as follows: master bedroom - 1 king bed, 2nd bedroom - 1 king bed, 3rd bedroom features bunk beds, NO CLOSET IN THIS ROOM.
Sleeper sofa in the living room. This unit sleeps 8.

- Tile throughout
- beach front master bedroom
- beach front living room
- full kitchen
- washer and dryer
- reserved garage parking
- keyless entry
- FREE WIFI
- FREE BEACH CHAIRS
- FREE GOLF
- FREE DOLPHIN CRUISE
- FREE SNORKELING
- 2 beach front pools
- tennis courts
- BBQ grills
- exercise room
- elevators


Gulf Dunes Condominiums is close to Fort Walton’s shopping and dining and a mere ten minutes from Destin. Stroll along the beach to the Okaloosa fishing pier or Boardwalk. Stay with us and enjoy access to two beachside swimming pools (one heated November – March), private beach walkover, exercise room, tennis court, and a barbecue area.

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!**

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Frequently asked questions

Does GD 402: Palm Haven - The Only Thing Better Than the View? The Condo! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at GD 402: Palm Haven - The Only Thing Better Than the View? The Condo!?

As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GD 402: Palm Haven - The Only Thing Better Than the View? The Condo! on 25 May 2026 start from NZ$799, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is GD 402: Palm Haven - The Only Thing Better Than the View? The Condo! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at GD 402: Palm Haven - The Only Thing Better Than the View? The Condo!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at GD 402: Palm Haven - The Only Thing Better Than the View? The Condo!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GD 402: Palm Haven - The Only Thing Better Than the View? The Condo!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GD 402: Palm Haven - The Only Thing Better Than the View? The Condo! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Okaloosa Island condo building is just steps away from Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. Santa Rosa Sound and Ross Marler Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

ray n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. The condo had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Great condo!! Great price!

Wonderful view from the 4th floor, great beach access, and super homey and welcoming décor/ feel.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
We are so pleased to hear that you had such a fantastic time here during your stay with us. We hope to see you back again soon and do not remember your repeat guest discount on your next stay with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

terri s.

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

Awesome vacation

We had an awesome vacation. The condo was very clean, beachy feel decor, fabulous view, easy access to the beach, no complaints! Bbq grills on site! Beautiful weather! We will stay in this condo again in future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Thank you so much for the five star review! It was a pleasure hosting you! Don't forget to mention our return guest discount whenever you're ready to get back to the beach!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Celeste M.

Annual beach trip 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Exceptional as always
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2024
Thanks for your review! Come back soon to Okaloosa Island - your home away from home!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

Alway easy and always great!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Brooks and Shorey booking is always easy! Been using them for years!
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2024
Thank you for your review! We are delighted to be your host for your much needed vacation here on Okaloosa Island! We look forward to having you back soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

Spectacular as always!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Return trip for our family- condo was great!! Really clean, decorated nicely, big deck- couldn’t ask for nicer!Brooks & Shorey came through again!!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2024
We are thrilled to hear your feedback! We love that you enjoyed the big deck and clean condo. Come back anytime to use your return guest discount!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee M.

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

August 2023

We had the best week in this condo! It was even better than the pictures. Clean and everything was neat. We always stay at gulf dunes but this has been out favorite condo to stay in.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 January 2024
Thanks so much for the stellar review! When you are ready to visit the area again, please don't forget to mention our return guest discount!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey M.

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

Amazing

This unit was amazing. Very clean. We had a little internet problem and they fixed it super quick! We had a great weekend!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
Fantastic!! We are so pleased to hear that you had a fabulous time during your stay and that we were able to address your internet issue so quickly. We look forward to your return and do not forget to use your repeat guest discount as well.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

anne marie b.

Quality is changing

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Have stayed multiple times- location is still best, quality of accomodations, price, flexibility of booking is declining.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
Thank you for choosing Brooks and Shorey Resorts as your beach destination, it was a great pleasure having you with us. Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to share feedback from your most recent stay with us, we are delighted you chose to stay with us multiple times and find the location is still best, quality of accommodation and price. I sincerely apologize for not meeting all your expectations. It is with great hope you may consider joining us again in the near future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Another great trip in the books!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Always so much fun to stay vacation in Ft. Walton. Have stayed at Gulf Dunes several times. Love the clean beach and friendly people we meet there. The property is well kept and staff is always welcoming and ready to help with any of your needs. Highly recommend you check it out.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2023
Thank you for your kind review! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and had a wonderful time at Gulf Dunes! We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Archival

8/10 Good

Lance S.

Condo

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Kitchen could have had a few more amenities like salt and pepper, real basics. Also, overall, the unit could have been cleaner.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
We apologize that the unit was not up to standard , please notify us immediately of any hskp issues and we will address them right away, we do not leave any condiments or salt and pepper in units out of safety concerns.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Donnie S.

Family vacay June 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay in Gulf Dunes 402 was great! This is the second time we have stayed at Gulf Dunes and not been disappointed either time. This unit was nice and clean. The only problem was the dishwasher did not work, but we didn't really have a lot to wash at a time.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
Thank you for your positive review, happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to booking with you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shelby b.

2022 vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Rental process was very simple. Jessica was extremely helpful and polite to my questions. The unit was clean and organized but the hall /shared bathroom had issues with toilet. I’d like to suggest a nicer array of pots and pans as well as a small strainer for cooking. Overall it was pleasant and just what my husband and I needed
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
Thank you for sharing the great review of your recent stay at Brooks and Shorey Resorts. I am delighted to learn that you had an excellent visit and enjoyed the exceptional service from our team and all the wonderful amenities this unit has to offer. Your gracious compliments are very much appreciated! We strive to make every guest's stay memorable, and I am delighted you had an amazing experience. My apologies about the toilet issues. I have shared your feedback with the appropriate party to ensure they are addressed. Thank you again for your kind feedback and we look forward to welcoming you on your next visit.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Brenda E.

Stay in Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice place with big balcony to sit and see the beach. Beach chair and umbrella service was wonderful. Nice to have a kitchen to prepare some meals. Good location to walk across the street to grab dinner. Main thing we didn't like about Unit 402 was the guest toilet ran constantly and plugged up easily even with very little toilet paper. Plunging and calling maintenance wasn't something we wanted to do during vacation. Toilet could easily be replaced for very little money compared to the amount you pay to stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the big balcony and fully stocked kitchen! We will have maintenance address the toilet and apologize for the inconvenience. Come back soon to your home away from home and we will happily apply your return guest discount!
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Could have been cleaner

My first thought was nice then I noticed the black dirt around the doorknobs on most doors, I bought a magic eraser to clean up. The dining room table was severely rusted. Then realized the toaster wasn't working properly. Not really sure about toaster oven , it had no rack. Overall we were there for the beach. We did not spend much time in the condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
We hope you enjoyed your stay with us. We will be sure to pass along all of this information to the correct personnel so it can get taken care of. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Do not forget your repeat guest discount.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

March 15-19

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a really wonderful property, and the included beach chairs/umbrella plus covered parking space was awesome. I would come back here in a heartbeat, the staff in the building was so friendly and attentive, the digital key was so convenient. The unit was really lovely, beautifully decorated, comfortable and all of the amenities that you need.. The one thing we desired was an outdoor hot tub and a larger pool. We have kids and there's not really a "kid vibe" at this property. There were a couple of older people that once told my kids to be quiet in the pool. So, to sum it up. Beautiful place, if you have older kids it's absolutely perfect. But we have younger ones and they are loud, and we prefer to have a bigger pool and pool area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us! We are so happy to hear Brooks and Shorey was able to be of great help during your stay and we definitely love our key less entry units, saves you any worries of loosing the keys while you are out enjoying the beautiful Okaloosa Island. We do recommend you giving us a call when you are ready to book your next getaway as we have 160 units throughout the Island and we have vacation Specialist available every day and they will be sure to help you find the perfect condo to accommodate all your and your family needs
From a partner site

8/10 Good

George P.

Relaxing Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our second stay at Gulf Dunes and second experience with Brooks and Shorey. We were very pleased. The condo was as the photos depicted. We enjoyed the Alexa amenity! The washing machine quit on Day 2. The staff were quick to have maintenance take a look. When it could not be repaired by maintenance, owners were notified and service technicians came the next day. Reimbursement for use of nearby laundromat was offered. It was repaired within 2 days. We would recommend to the owners to restock the stemware. It was a collage with no 4 glasses alike. There were not 4 glasses to serve wine. Rec: A Keurig for coffee. The condo was dark at night; suggest an additional table lamp in the living room and guest bedroom. Also a 4th hightop chair for balcony would have allowed our group to eat together. Location, cleanliness, property management company, and beach service contractor were superb! We will stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2024
Thanks for the feedback on Gulf Dunes 402! We are glad you found the condo as pictured and welcome you back anytime with your return guest discount.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Trev and Gerri H.

Great location!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location and parking in the garage was nice! However, the condo could use a good “spring” cleaning. Dust, duvets need washed, floors need scrubbed. The sofa sleeper has seen it’s better days, not comfortable to sit on, we did not sleep on it so I can’t speak about the mattress. The master mattress was comfortable. Not much to cook in, only one small skillet and saucepan in the kitchen. Even though things get worn and dated, it should still be clean. :) Would recommend to a friend only if cleaned properly.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry for the disappointment with the cleanliness, we wish we had a chance to correct these issues upon your arrival, and hope that you enjoyed your stay at this excellent location.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gulf Dunes is always great!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We come to Ft. Walton every summer and always stay at Gulf Dunes. The location is good and the condos are clean and attractive. Brooks and Shorey employees are always friendly and helpful.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
We are so pleased to hear this and we really look forward to seeing you back here soon. We love hearing how much your experience exceeded your expectations.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Girl's Annual Beach Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love staying here! Everything is always so nice. Our unit has new living room furniture and it was so nice!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We look forward to having you back again soon and as always remember your return guest discount.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Andrew H.

Condo with a great view, but roaches too

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice condo with a view. Have stay in this exact condo before so we knew it was good. But there were roaches on the counter tops and coming out of the dishwasher. Not sure why. We were already relocated to this condo, so we were already a little perturbed. Nice enough, but apparently needs better cleaning.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
We are very sorry to hear about this and we will be sure to call the HOA to set up a spray for that unit. Unfortunately it is that time of year that they are starting to come out so we will be sure to get a spray set up. We hope you were able to enjoy your stay overall.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ranganath K.

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

Excellent place to stay

This place has very good access to the beach. Rooms are clean and all facilities are good. Nothing to complain for a short stay. Property management team member communicated checking details, parking etc.. in a timely manner. Property management team member on site is approachable and very friendly. Stayed during last week of December -2021.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
Thank you for the review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay & look forward to future reservations in which you can take advantage of the return customer discount.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

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

Great comfortable layout

Amazing oceanfront views! We spent a lot of time on the balcony taking in the incredible ocean view. We loved how the condo had everything we needed for our stay. This condo makes great use of the space. It accommodated my family (6 total people) very comfortably. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
Thank you for the review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay & look forward to future reservations in which you can take advantage of the return customer discount.
Verified

8/10 Good

DOUGLASS K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Floors where dirty, other than that ok

Clean it better
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
Thank you for bringing it to our attention. We are sorry that the floor condition didn't meet your expectations, and wish that you gave us a chance to correct it during your stay. Our staff is available 7 days a week. We hope that you will stay with us again and take advantage of our return guest discount.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Wonderful trip and great condo!

Our condo was just as pictured. Very clean, had everything we needed. The view was incredible and only a 2 minute walk to the beach. Will be staying there again in the near future!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. We are so pleased to hear that your stay exceeded your expectations and we look forward to seeing you again. Remember your return guest discount.

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