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GD 315: Salt and Serenity - Stay Where the Sand Meets the Sea

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Balcony View - Wooden boardwalk pictured is the private walkway to the water and your complimentary beach service setup.
Living Room View is directly of the GULF! - Flat screen TV makes this unit that much more enjoyable during rest time after a long day on the sunny beach!
Master Bathroom - Featuring a walk in shower.
UPGRADES in 315 kitchen make it top-notch! - Include the fully equipped kitchen to gather your favorite snacks or make a large family feast. This kitchen has it all!
Livingroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8108 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, Florida
  • Okaloosa Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Okaloosa Island Pier
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

GD 315: Salt and Serenity - Stay Where the Sand Meets the Sea

Gulf Dunes 315 - Salt and Serenity!
FREE PARKING AND FREE WIFI!!! Wake up to the sight of the spectacular emerald-hued waters of the Gulf of Mexico from the third floor balcony of this spacious 3 bedroom/2 bath condo! Watch the waves or the huge tv from the comfy furniture. The gorgeous kitchen will make cooking fun! The walk in shower is simply amazing and will surely help with washing off all the sunscreen and sand of the day before going out for dinner at Stewby's or Old Bay Steamer- just a short walk from this unit! Look for dolphins playing from the balcony or go down to one of the TWO pools at Gulf Dunes! Enjoy beachside bliss with your two complimentary chairs and an umbrella (from Mar. 1-Oct. 31). Stop your search now, because you just found the perfect beachfront 2 bedroom!


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


Enjoy a trip to the beach with all the convenience of home in this charming 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. With accommodations for eight, this unit features a king bed in the master bedroom, 2 full beds in the guest bedroom and bunk beds in the bonus bunk room plus a sleeper sofa in the Gulf Front living room.


CONSIDERING ENJOYING THE FOLLOWING AMENITIES WHEN VACATIONING IN GD 315:
- GULF FRONT MASTER BEDROOM
- LARGER BED IN BONUS BUNK ROOM
- WASHER AND DRYER IN CONDO FOR USE
- FULL-SIZE KITCHEN WITH APPLIANCES
- FREE WIFI
- FREE BEACH SERVICE
- FREE GOLF
- FREE DOLPHIN CRUISE
- FREE SNORKELING TOUR
- 2 GULF FRONT POOLS
- FITNESS AREA
- TENNIS COURT
- CHARCOAL BBQ GRILLS
- ON-SITE FRONT DESK OPEN 8:30AM-5:00PM DAILY



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!**

Property manager

Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc.
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Languages

English

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Pool
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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

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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

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located in Fort Walton Beach, this condo is 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. Emerald Coast Science Center and Goofy Golf are also worth visiting. 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, Florida

What's nearby

  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boardwalk - Okaloosa Island - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Angler's Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Al's Beach Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Crab Trap - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does GD 315: Salt and Serenity - Stay Where the Sand Meets the Sea have a pool?

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

Is GD 315: Salt and Serenity - Stay Where the Sand Meets the Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GD 315: Salt and Serenity - Stay Where the Sand Meets the Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GD 315: Salt and Serenity - Stay Where the Sand Meets the Sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GD 315: Salt and Serenity - Stay Where the Sand Meets the Sea located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fort Walton Beach condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound and Okaloosa Island Beach. Fort Walton Beaches and Ross Marler Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nikki W.

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

Last minute getaway

Great property, clean, well equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Family Vacation

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: Wonderful trip on the beach. Great views, very clean, and the kids had plenty of room to enjoy their time at the beach. Also an awesome job by Property Management to insure we had what was needed for our stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

👍🏻

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: 👍🏻

10/10 Excellent

Sidney H.

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

Great Place to Stay!

Property was very nice and in a great location. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We go to Fort Walton Beach Florida every year, this year we decided to stay at Gulf Dunes, it was a wonderful stay, so wonderful that we stayed an extra day and we will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Amazing stay

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 had the best stay in this amazing condo

10/10 Excellent

Paula R., Onalaska, TX

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

Awesome beach vacations spot

This property is perfect for our annual girls trip. This is the second year that we have stayed at Gulf Dunes and we love it. It couldn't be more convienent, right on the beach and Stewby's (best seafood and hushpuppies ever) is a 2 minute walk from the condo. We will be booking at Gulf Dunes for our 2022 trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Brandy J.

Great vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 had a great vacation. Loved that we got a free ticket a day to do something
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10/10 Excellent

Jerzy D.

Great Customer Service

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: Barbara was absolutely perfect!We’ve used Airbnb for the first time and had a great experience. A great location, easy to find, and the rental property in Fort Walton Beach, FL was clean.
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10/10 Excellent

Love this place ❤️

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 go to Fort Walton Beach Florida every year, this year we decided to stay at Gulf Dunes,it was wonderful,so wonderful that we stayed an extra day, updated condo, large TV, comfortable bed, love the beach ⛱️ ❤️ I will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Angela B.

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

Beautiful Beach view

We lived the location and the amenities of this location. The condo was pretty dirty though and they said they only clean walls and baseboards once year. Other than the super clean factor it was really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Arlington, TX

Loved It!

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 had a wonderful vacation! Unit 315 is beautifully decorated as a beach getaway. It is immaculately clean and very modern. The location is perfect for beach access and enjoying time on the balcony without too much noise from the pool. We can’t wait to come back!
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10/10 Excellent

Hayley S.

Excellent beachfront stay

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 the perfect place for our family of 5. We loved the easy walk to the beach and the inclusion of the beach chairs. We had fun at the pool, tennis courts and volleyball net too. I think this might be one of the only places on the beach with a net! As for the room - also perfect, spacious, clean, organized and with everything you need. Love that it’s right across from mini golf and stewbys, too! Thanks for an awesome vacation! We will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view in the units and the closeness of it on the beach. The resort is quite and not a lot of people. This is our 8th year to stay at this resort. All but one year was fabulous. The unit had bugs but all other years we have stayed was perfect. I will return again. One suggestion the only thing missing on these units is a hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Dacula, GA

Great vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: I’ve stayed in many different condos on Okaloosa/Ft. Walton Beach over the last 30 years. This was the most well-stocked unit I’d been in. It had Very Comfortable furniture. Nicely decorated- not overly beachy. Dan, the beach chair man, was super nice and informative about storms coming. My out-of-state guests were first time visitors and had a great time.

10/10 Excellent

Barry L., Roswell Georgia

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

Nice Stay

Everything was great. Only 2 small issues, one was a few of the dishes put away appeared to still be dirty. This was our 2nd time staying at Brooks and Shorey property and just got an email post stay about getting a discount next time because we've stayed there before. Why didn't we get a discount this time which was our 2nd time? Other than those 2 very minor issues the stay was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Great Rental for a Christmas Holiday

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 rental was everything we wanted for the season. The unit rated a 10 in my opinion for layout and amenities. We love this location as it is away from the hustle of Destin yet easily accessible. Alliances were up to date and the cookware was useable which is not often the case. I probably wouldnt rent at the height of beach season as is right above the pool and would get quite noisy. I would definitely recommend this unit and will request it again for a great winter vaca to the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019
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6/10 Okay

Jeanette M.

Dirty

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was beautiful and the complex overall was nice but the individual Unit we were in was filthy. Dust balls everywhere. Bloodstains on pillows and bedsIt's very old and outdated too. The garbage disposal didn't work either.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
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6/10 Okay

Laura H.

Room 315

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: We loved the stay but there were a few things worth noting. There was nothing to cook with. No baking dishes, cookie trays, baking trays, tongs, spatulas. Nothing to speak of. The dryer and dishwasher were not working right and each took upwards of 4 hours to finish a load. The ice maker would also only make a cup of ice per day. The rooms were nice. The view was great. Pool was great. Everything else was good!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
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6/10 Okay

315 Gulf Dunes

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Older, quiet location with beautiful beach that has recently been updated. AC can be adjusted, but resets itself automatically to 75+, so on those days/nights of 90+ temperatures and high humidity, it gets pretty stuffy! Floors and baseboards were dirty...did not walk barefoot; too grimy. Need to replace outdoor dining chairs and the rug in the living room (it was nasty). Kitchen was well equipped. Having washer/dryer was a huge plus. Consider replacing one full bed with a queen in the double room.

8/10 Good

TIMOTHY H.

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

NICE BUT NEEDS A REFRESH

Had some small issues one the first day. The shower head in the master bath and coffee maker not in working order. Sent an email and they were both fixed within 20 Mins Which was awesome. The unit wasn't very clean overall . Pink mold in the bathroom and a wet spot with mold on the wall by the bar in the kitchen. The master bedroom mattress was in dire need of replacement. Very hard and felt like sleeping on a stack of springs. Overall I'd stay there again if they got a new mattress and gave it a good deep clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
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6/10 Okay

Mark R.

Gulf Dunes Unit #315

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. 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: The rental unit was not as clean as with previous experiences at Gulf Dunes. Immediately noticeable was the dirty and sandy floor. My wife was not happy with the condition of the floor and ended up mopping the floor three times to get it clean. There was a mop in the unit but no mop bucket so she had to use a trash can for the water. Also disgusting was the rug under the coffee table. It left the bottoms of your feet black. It obviously hasn't been laundered or cleaned in a very long time. The bunk bed room had trash under the nightstand and under the bed.
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10/10 Excellent

Gulf Dunes 315 Review

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 had the best time on our family vacation! The condo was a perfect fit for our family. The pool and beach access was a dream. Loved being able to sit out on the balcony and enjoy the sights and sounds of Fort Walton Beach. The only problem is that we had to leave.
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8/10 Good

Chelsea B.

Florida 2023

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: The location of the condo was very convenient and the view was amazing. Did have a couple of complaints though such as the AC would only work half the time, the area rug in the living room was very dirty so your feet would be black afterwards. We had problems with the sliding glass door opening as well.
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10/10 Excellent

Renee D.

Cozy and comfortable

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: We were very happy with our condo at the Gulf Dunes.The view was great. Convenient to get to the beach. Condo had most of what we needed. Somethings that we missed having: cutting board, knife sharpener. Also a smart TV in the living room would be nice so we could use our Hulu/Netflix subscriptions. We'll be back in 2023!

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