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Island Sands 103/ Beach Service included 🏖️/ Steps to the Beach/ Gulf Front 🌊/ J

Beachfront condo with kitchen and balcony

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Back patio just steps to the beach
Beach facing patio
Back patio just steps away from the beach access
Fully stocked kitchen with breakfast bar
Kitchen/Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 674.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Place, Okaloosa Island Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Okaloosa Island Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Living Room

2 Double Sofa Beds

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Master Half Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Island Sands 103/ Beach Service included 🏖️/ Steps to the Beach/ Gulf Front 🌊/ J

Island Sands is a hidden gem located on Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach, FL. This small 27-unit condominium offers a peaceful retreat with an uncrowded beach. Listen to the waves roll in and feel the powder white sand under your feet as you walk down to the beach, just steps from your back door. The community swimming pool provides a relaxing place to sunbath and take a dip. Close to all local attractions, entertainment, and restaurants... Island Sands is the perfect beach location.

This ground floor unit is great for families with small children. There are no stairs, elevators, or balconies to worry about. There is a grassy area just outside the back door that provides a great spot to hang out.

The 1 bedroom/1.5 bathroom unit includes: A fully stocked kitchen for preparing meals, a large breakfast bar that seats four, a living room with two queen size sleeper sofas, smart TV, and two sets of glass sliders that lead to the patio. A master bedroom with a king size bed, blackout draperies, smart TV, and half bath. Full size bathroom with shower/tub combination in the hallway. Washer and dryer in unit.
12 Cup/K-pod Coffee Center
Keyless Lock- Self check-in
Wireless internet
Community pool
Grilling area
No Elevator
Beach Service Included (March- October) 2 chairs and an umbrella

Parking for larger vehicles: Extended cab vehicles, large passenger trucks, or other large vehicles that extend beyond the marked boundary lines of the parking spot must be parked in the overflow lot to the north of the complex.

We go the extra mile to make sure you are comfortable: Plenty of pillows on each bed along with extra sheets and blankets if needed. Plenty of bath towels and beach towels. Starter set of paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, dishwasher soap, dish liquid, laundry detergent, bath soap, shampoo, and conditioner. All-purpose cleaner.

One of the area’s only All Local dedicated teams. Always available if you need us.

We have a pontoon boat that is rented exclusively to our guests. The boat needs to be reserved at least 24 hours in advance. The boat launches out of The Fort Walton Beach Yacht Basin.

Discounted monthly rates available November- February. To get a monthly rate quote during this timeframe you must enter a 28-night stay or more. Feel free to contact us should you have further questions.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

No 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located in Fort Walton Beach, this condo is near theme parks and on the 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 Destin Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider Emerald Coast Science Center, or check out an event or a game at Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Emerald Coast Science Center - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Sands 103/ Beach Service included 🏖️/ Steps to the Beach/ Gulf Front 🌊/ J pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Island Sands 103/ Beach Service included 🏖️/ Steps to the Beach/ Gulf Front 🌊/ J?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Sands 103/ Beach Service included 🏖️/ Steps to the Beach/ Gulf Front 🌊/ J?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Sands 103/ Beach Service included 🏖️/ Steps to the Beach/ Gulf Front 🌊/ J located?

This family-friendly Fort Walton Beach condo building is located on the beach, just steps away from Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. Santa Rosa Sound and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 175 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joe l.

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

Beach vacation

Everything perfect and no complaints,definitely will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gentry T.

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

Beautiful beach access

Very comfortable play to stay! Great location and very convenient access to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Austin B.

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

Simple beach trip

East location to beach, pool, and parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leyla M.

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

Peaceful

We had a wonderful vacation. The place was quiet. I enjoyed stepping out of the back patio and walking on the beach. Definitely a family place. It was nice to be able to cook in the kitchen and do our laundry when needed. We were also 5 minutes from the Gulfarium.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H., Kentucky

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

Wonderful!

The condo was clean and provides lots a amenities. Property manager responded quickly to any questions we had. We will absolutely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

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

Great

We loved the location everything you would want in a rental like this. Only regret is not renting it for two month's.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crystl R., Louisville, KY

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

Great get away

Great to be right on the beach. The condo had everything that we needed. It was a home away from home, only having the beach at our back door. All appliances worked. The bed was comfortable. The patio was a great place to have coffee in the morning and a cocktail in the late afternoon.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Brett H.

NIce and clean

Room was very clean, well stocked with extras. my only complaint would be the couches were very uncomfortable that short time we spent on them.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016

8/10 Good

Stephanie W.

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

Good experience!

Location is fabulous especially with a 4 year old! Cleaning could improve. Beach was beautiful & close. I was sad not to see the beach every morning but happy to to have to struggle to bring in groceries. Restaurants are very convenient to this location. Overall great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

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

short vacation

Unit was nice ..clean.. but the patio sliding doors needed 2 men and a truck to open & close each time .sorry ..just saying..
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Frank P.

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

Good for quick stay

As the title implies, this property is perfect for a quick stay but otherwise lacks basic amenities such a blender. The property is also older and the furniture expresses this. There's also construction set to occur at the building, much of the "face" of the building has scaffolding & some of the building is being supported via beams & air jacks? Likely of course they wouldn't do this if it was "safe" but I can see how some folks would feel uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Linda T.

Quaint, peaceful and pleasant.

We enjoyed our stay at Island Dreamer..... it was what we needed. Peaceful and lots of rest and totally enjoyed without lots of kids to deal with. The Unit met all our expectations and was wonderful not to have to purchase the basic of toliet paper and papertowel coffee filters or deodrizer, washing powder and dishwashing soap. So nice to not have to purchase those items. The Unit was clean and items needed where there. I would encourage others to rent this unit.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2016

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

A Hidden Gem

Such a great location, could not be closer to the beach. You walk out the back door and over a short boardwalk, and there it is. The chair service was excellent. With two small kids, it's really liberating to just waltz up to the beach and grab a chair without having to truck it all in yourself. The condo itself was well maintained and clean. Bed was comfortable. The pull out couch would be terrible for an adult to sleep on, but for our 4 year old it was fine. Kitchen had all necessary cooking utensils/pans/etc. Check in was very smooth, we were able to enter earlier than stated check in time. Only complaint is that the locks on the sliding back doors seem to need replacement. I couldn't get them to lock at all, had to put the wooden dowels down and walk around the front if we wanted to secure place while we were out at the beach. Not a dealbreaker though and probably an easy fix. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Lindsay J.

Nice pool, but dirty condo! Definitely in need of updates.

Overall this property was okay, but I cannot figure out how it had 4+ stars. We requested an early check-in and were told we would be notified when the unit was ready. At no time did anyone from the office tell us an early check-in would interrupt cleaning procedures. When we arrived at our unit, I was extremely dissatisfied in the cleanliness. There was food dried on the kitchen chairs, spills running down end tables, and visible dirt on other furniture. The dishes in the cabinets still had food on them and there were crumbs in the kitchen drawers. The throw pillows on the couches were extremely dingy and desperately in need of cleaning. I can’t imagine this unit has had a deep clean in a LONG time. Our feet were black after walking around barefoot inside. I took pictures and emailed them to the rental company. I didn’t trust the linens since the unit was so dirty so I washed everything before we used it and wiped down some surfaces to make it livable for the night. Around 12:00 the following day I received a phone call from the office asking if I wanted the condo to be cleaned again. We opted to do this as I did not want to spend any more time cleaning. We had to leave our unit for a few hours that afternoon, and when we returned the unit was cleaner, but still had not been fully cleaned. The company offered us a gift certificate on a future stay, but I don’t think we will be staying in one of these properties again as our standards clearly do not line up. In addition to an unclean unit, the boardwalk showers are insufficient in removing sand. There are a couple old plastic mats surrounded by sand and grass so there is no way to fully remove sand when you return from the beach, so you end up tracking it into the unit. We had to vacuum several times during the week. The property also allows smoking in some of the units and on the beach. Although our unit was non-smoking, we were constantly surrounded by people smoking. We have small children and actually had to leave our place on the beach as people were smoking in their chairs right next to us. There were no designated smoking areas on the beach. We couldn’t spend any time on our patio for the same reason. On a positive note the pool was nice. The pool and area around the pool was very clean and well kept. The mattress in the bedroom was also very comfortable. Unfortunately, the rest of the furniture was dirty, and the 2 coffee tables took up too much room in an already small area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place. Very roomy, clean and well stocked. Idk what’s up with other reviews but 103 was amazing, clean and updated. Couldn’t beat it being that nice with a little yard and right on the beach. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice place on the water! Very affordable! Thank you for a wonderful set up!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie F.

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

Best Vacation

Sea Oats is so nice. Location is right off the bridge. On the beach. Our experience from start to finish was outstanding. Quick response when we had a question, easy check-in and check-out. Chairs and umbrella on the beach were definitely needed. We had all we needed. I want to come back. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication with host and made our stay great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

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

Get away

Nice location. We love the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

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

Great place to stay

Great place to stay and enjoy the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family vacay

This was our 2nd stay at Island Sands. It was very convenient being able to walk right out to the beach. No elevators is a big deal for us with 3 kids! The room was very clean and had everything we needed! Kids slept on the pull out couches with no complaints. We love coming here. Everyone is always so friendly and are usually there for the same reasons as us.. less people!! No fighting for a place on the beach or having other families right on top of us. The whole trip was great, we will be back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devin D.

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

Perfect Vacation

This was our first time, as a family, taking a beach vacation so It was also our first time renting a condo that was beachfront. This stay was everything we could’ve hoped for. Super clean, easy access to the beach, and the entire place was family friendly. We will be back again. Hopefully sooner rather than later.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lakin N.

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

Awesome

We had the best time and absolutely loved the condo!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

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

Truly Convenient

We loved being able to step out the back door and be literally steps away from the beach. Having chairs and an umbrella included was also a nice perk.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

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

Loved it

We really enjoyed our stay here. I loved the access to the beach and no stairs to climb.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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