Wake up to Gulf breezes, natural light, and beautiful Gulf views from your fifth-floor private balcony at Nautilus 2509. This spacious 1,100-sq-ft Gulf View condominium is part of a beachfront condominium community on the sugar-white sands of Okaloosa Island, offering a comfortable setting for a relaxing coastal getaway. With two bedrooms and sleeping accommodations for up to 6 guests, this condo provides a comfortable place to relax between beach days and area adventures.
Perfect for families, this quiet beachfront community offers a calmer, more relaxed atmosphere than massive resort complexes. Enjoy COMPLIMENTARY BEACH SERVICE (Mar-Oct), including two beach chairs and one umbrella. Walk just steps to the beach or pool and settle into a peaceful Gulf retreat the moment you arrive.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS CONDO
- Gulf View: Enjoy a Gulf View from the private balcony - Spacious Layout: 1,100 sq ft with a two-bedroom layout - Free Beach Setup: Two beach chairs and one umbrella are included with qualifying paid stays March-October - Beach Ready: Additional beach chairs, cooler, tote and beach towels provided - Easy Living: Fully equipped kitchen, private Wi-Fi, washer/dryer and keyless entry - Relaxed Setting: Smaller, family-friendly beachfront community - On-Site Support: Onsite rental office and maintenance personnel provide convenient local support, with maintenance personnel on the property for a quick response when needs arise.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Primary Bedroom: King Bed - Bedroom 2: Queen Bed + Twin Bunk Bed
The comfortable living area offers plenty of space to gather, watch TV, or relax after a day in the sun. The dining area provides a comfortable place to enjoy meals together or gather around the table for a game.
The fully equipped kitchen includes a stovetop, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, blender, toaster, and both Keurig and drip coffee makers.
Additional In-Unit Conveniences: - In-unit washer & dryer - Keyless entry - Private Wi-Fi router & cable TV - Bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, and beach towels (1 set per maximum occupancy)
Enjoy the private balcony with convenient access from both the living room and primary bedroom.
THE BEACH
Nautilus provides private beach access directly from the property to the public beach on Okaloosa Island. No street crossing is required to reach the beach.
Enjoy the natural beauty of Okaloosa Island, where sugar-white sand meets the emerald-green waters of the Gulf. The wide beaches are perfect for swimming, walking the shoreline, building sandcastles, relaxing under an umbrella, or simply enjoying the coastal breeze and beautiful sunsets.
Enjoy the freedom to explore the beautiful Okaloosa Island shoreline. From Nautilus, you can walk for miles along the beach toward Destin, enjoying the sand, Gulf, and scenery without constantly encountering private-beach barriers interrupting your walk.
- Beach Gear, Already Packed for You: No need to haul heavy gear from home - Nautilus 2509 comes equipped with two extra beach chairs, a cooler, and a beach tote. - COMPLIMENTARY BEACH SERVICE: Beach service provided by our beach vendor includes two beach chairs and one umbrella with paid stays of 14 days or less from March 1 through October 31. Your setup is guaranteed, but the specific location on the beach is not. - Vendor Rentals: Kayaks, paddleboards, extra setups and reserved locations can be rented directly from the vendor on the sand.
WHAT MAKES NAUTILUS DIFFERENT
Nautilus is intentionally designed for guests who prefer a quieter, more intimate beach experience. With only 68 units across two seven-story buildings, it offers a calm, more intimate atmosphere than a large resort complex.
Everything you need is close by - the pool, grills, and parking are just steps away, and the convenience store next door makes picking up ice, drinks, and snacks effortless.
Community Amenities: - Outdoor swimming pool - Charcoal grilling area - Complimentary parking for up to 2 vehicles - Outdoor shower and car wash station - EV Charging: One designated 50-amp (125/250V) outlet. Advance reservation, fee and waiver required.
COMPLIMENTARY LENDING LIBRARY
Enjoy 24-hour checkout of indoor games, lawn games and specialty kitchen appliances, subject to availability.
- Games: Cornhole, Ladder Toss, Giant Jenga, Giant Connect 4, Spikeball, Bocce Ball, TidalBall, volleyball, board games, cards and more. - Appliances: Air fryer, Instant Pot, waffle maker, countertop ice maker, food processor and more.
OPTIONAL GROCERY PLACEMENT SERVICE
Arrive to a fully stocked kitchen without lifting a finger. Order groceries from your preferred delivery service, and with advance arrangements, our team will unpack your delivery before you arrive - refrigerated items put away and pantry goods arranged neatly on the counter. Service fee applies.
STARTER SUPPLIES
To make your arrival smooth, we provide an initial supply designed to cover your first 24 hours:
- Paper towels and toilet paper - Dishwasher pods, laundry pods and kitchen sponge - Trash bags, salt and pepper packets and spray oil - Bath soap
Please note: Toiletries beyond the starter bath soap are not provided.
OFF-SEASON VALUE (NOVEMBER - FEBRUARY)
Enjoy quieter beaches and the lowest rates of the year, including discounted monthly snowbird rates. Reduced off-season rates reflect the possibility of occasional daytime maintenance noise during this period.
LOCATION & NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
- Address: 660 Nautilus Ct., Fort Walton Beach, FL - Airport: VPS - Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, approximately 11 miles away. Rental cars are recommended for exploring the area.
Nearby Points of Interest: - Local Marinas: 1.4 miles - Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park: 1.6 miles - The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island: 1.8 miles - Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier: 1.8 miles, or approximately a 1-mile walk down the beach - Destin Harbor Boardwalk: 6.7 miles
You'll also find plenty of options for dining, shopping, entertainment, water activities and other attractions throughout the area.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION & HOUSE RULES
- Check-in: 4:00 PM | Check-out: 10:00 AM - Occupancy & Age: Max 6 guests. Minimum primary renter age is 25. - Policies: No smoking or vaping. No pets. No cooking on balconies. - Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM - 9:00 AM - Accessibility: Individual condo units and private beach access are not ADA accessible. An accessible public beach ramp is available immediately next door. - Privacy & Safety: Association exterior security cameras monitor common areas. - Accuracy: Listing photos accurately represent the specific views from Unit 2509. - Furnishings & Updates: Décor, furniture, appliances and amenities may be updated or refreshed at the owner's discretion. - Listing Updates: Photos and descriptions are updated regularly to reflect current unit condition and amenities, though minor details may be subject to change.
BOOK YOUR GULF VIEW GETAWAY AT NAUTILUS 2509 TODAY - YOUR SLICE OF OKALOOSA ISLAND AWAITS!
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About the area
Fort Walton Beach
Located near the beach, this condo is in Okaloosa Island, a neighbourhood in Fort Walton 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 Fort Walton Beaches. Ready for a night out? Consider Azul Mexican Fusion and AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar.
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL
What's nearby
Fort Walton Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Okaloosa Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Santa Rosa Sound - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Whataburger - 6 min drive
Gi Jade - 6 min drive
The Beachview - 19 min walk
Sura Korean Steakhouse - 4 min drive
Olive Garden - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Nautilus 2509 Gulf View 2BD/2BA 5th Floor. Free Beach Service 3/1-10/31 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Nautilus 2509 Gulf View 2BD/2BA 5th Floor. Free Beach Service 3/1-10/31?
As of 23 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nautilus 2509 Gulf View 2BD/2BA 5th Floor. Free Beach Service 3/1-10/31 on 30 November 2026 start from NZ$1,131, 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.
How much is parking at Nautilus 2509 Gulf View 2BD/2BA 5th Floor. Free Beach Service 3/1-10/31?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Nautilus 2509 Gulf View 2BD/2BA 5th Floor. Free Beach Service 3/1-10/31?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Nautilus 2509 Gulf View 2BD/2BA 5th Floor. Free Beach Service 3/1-10/31?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Nautilus 2509 Gulf View 2BD/2BA 5th Floor. Free Beach Service 3/1-10/31 located?
Located in Okaloosa Island, this condo building is steps away from Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. Santa Rosa Sound and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The condo was well stocked, beautifully updated, and very clean. The beach service was definitely a plus, but also enjoyed the use of the extra beach chairs provided. Everyone we encountered was so nice and helpful. The outdoor furniture could use an update, but it would not prevent me from staying there again. Would not hesitate to recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2026
Thank you for the wonderful 10/10 review! We’re thrilled you loved the updated décor, cleanliness, and all the thoughtful extras — from beach service to additional chairs. It’s great to hear the staff made such a positive impression as well. We appreciate your note about the outdoor furniture and will take a look at that. We’re grateful for your recommendation and hope to host you again soon.
Great view of the beach. The unit was extremely clean. Thank you for a great stay. I’ll definitely try to stay here again thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2026
Thank you for the fantastic rating! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the beach view and a spotless condo. We appreciate your kind words and would love to have you stay with us again.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
A guest from Petersburg, TN
15 March 2026
Nice condo with great view!
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:
Nice Condo with a great view! There was a lot of construction going on while we were there. It was on the side of us and above us. Our condo was great but listening to that was not relaxing. We even got wet from the upstairs renovation while sitting on our balcony. If there had not been construction it would have been perfect!
The location is great. White sand beach, clear water and not as crowded as more popular beaches. Restaurants were close as were grocery stores. Condo had comfortable beds and plenty of room to spread out and relax. The master bath needs to be updated and both tubs were slippery so bathing an infant/toddler was hard to do. The patio furniture is okay but at least just gets morning sun. Ocean view from patio was good. We had a really nice time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Ana F.
14 May 2023
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
Average place to stay
Super dirty floors in the condo, showers were small and the faucet to open water are kinda broken and almost burn my kiddo since it wouldn’t close. The rest of condo was nice but not updated. View is nice, and would never understand why they have the pool in the back instead of looking to the gulf. Pricey for an average not updated condo.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Al S.
28 June 2022
Very nice - minor opportunities
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:
I was very pleased with the accommodations and I would stay at the property and in this unit again. There were a few minor things that I bring up only as an opportunity to make things better, not as a complaint. Cleaning - when we arrived, there was a little sand on the kitchen counter, a plastic top from a product behind the door in the guest bath, and some paper behind the bed in the master. My wife indicated that her pillow smelled like it had been used, plus the pillow shams in the master had a smell. Electronics-The wires on the tv in the guest bedroom look really bad hanging down from the tv. I didn't get a chance to use it, so I don't know if it worked or not. The TV in the living room worked fine, I would recommend getting streaming device since most people do that these days (firestick or other).Patio furniture - would recommend upgrading to something nicer than PVC pipe furniture, but it was functional. One of the chairs did come loose and needs to be fixed.To summarize my experience; my wife and I arrived about 10am in the morning based on the flight we had. I knew checkin wasn't until 4pm, but stopped by to see if by chance we could check in earlier. Unfortunately the unit wasn't available, but the staff took my information and said they would let me know when it was ready. They did send me a text about 230 and we got in fine. In the meantime they let us know that the rest of the property was available if we wanted to use it.Once we got in the unit, all was well, with the exception of the things I already mentioned.Our stay was enjoyable and as mentioned, I would stay again and would recommend.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Demetria T.
5 November 2024
Paradise
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:
Our condo was beautiful and looked exactly as pictured. The renovations were top tier. The only issues we experienced were our code not working at check-in and the bedroom televisions not having remotes. Our issues were addressed timely and we enjoyed our stay. The beach view was breathtaking! I would suggest changing out the patio furniture because the chairs were not sturdy at all. We will definitely be back to unit 2509 and recommend to anyone thinking of traveling to the area.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Katie F.
3 October 2024
Great condo
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:
The nautilus is always and great place to stay. There is great beach access. It is close to all the restaurants and entertainment. The condos are always clean and fully stocked.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Deborah C.
16 July 2024
Great 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:
Everything was as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Angela P.
13 July 2024
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:
I will definitely stay in this condo again
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lynn W.
6 June 2024
Beautiful & Clean
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:
Beautiful and clean condo. Staff are very professional and friendly. Looking forward to next year!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Katie F.
28 June 2023
Great time 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:
The rental was clean and well stocked. There is a great view and easy access to the beach.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly T.
28 June 2023
Family vacation
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 our second time staying here. The room was exactly as pictured and had everything you need for a perfect vacation. We had a million dollar view from the balcony. We will definitely be back!!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Josh J.
25 October 2022
Great 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:
My family and I had a great stay here at Nautalis. The unit fit our needs perfectly and was a great location.
Loved this condo and the family friendly atmosphere.
Condo was spacious and clean. Management was helpful and friendly. The beach was beautiful and we loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Donna M.
11 October 2022
July 2022 Visit
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:
Everything was perfect and look forward to visiting Nautilus again.
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:
The condo was really convenient and staff was very friendly and accommodating. I just had a few issues with the room itself. It was newly updated which we loved but we found several dead bugs in the kitchen cabinets and the sliding glass doors in the master bath were just awful. One side you had to pick up and slide to get out of the shower. Our keypad stopped working but the staff was excellent in getting a key made right away.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
kate b.
18 April 2022
Perfection
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 unit was perfect for a small family. Not only was the location perfect for the beach, but the condo itself was very comfortable and clean. I was hesitant to travel with 3 small kids and COVID still lingering about, but this unit was just so perfect!!!
Verified review
8/10 Good
Heather P.
10 January 2026
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay in 2509 and appreciate the 8/10 rating. If there’s anything we could have done to make your visit even better, we’d love to hear your feedback.
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