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Only steps from Florida's beaches

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Sunset Cottages
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 675.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Only steps from Florida's beaches

Located only yards from the snowy white beaches of the Gulf Coast, Sunset Cottages requires no driving, no packing the car with beach supplies, and no searching for parking spaces. You only have to walk down the boardwalk and over the dunes. Sunset Cottages is a small 19 unit complex that is located in the Santa Rosa Island National Sea Shores in an area called Okaloosa Island, which is home to several endangered or protected species.

Unit 4B is a one bedroom, one bath unit located on the second floor that has a master bed room with a queen size bed, two built-in twin size bunk beds in the connecting hall, and couch that features a queen sized 8.5” luxury pillow-top mattress "Cozy Mattress" designed to feel just like a regular bed. While located only minutes from many restaurants on the island and in Destin, the unit provides on-site dining options with a full kitchen complete with full size refrigerator, stove and oven, twin deep sinks, and a dishwasher. A Publix grocery store is only three miles away and a small Tom Thumb grocery store is within walking distance. The unit also has a washer and dryer, overhead ceiling fans, and an upgraded air conditioner. Unit 4B has two balconies, one with French doors from which you can see the beach and one in the back over looking the swimming pool.

Included in the unit is high-speed wireless Internet and high-definition flat screen televisions and Roku devices allowing instant access to Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon movies and a number of other channels.

So, just park the car and don’t move it your entire stay unless you want to visit the Destin Commons, Silver Sands shopping outlets, Okaloosa Island Gulfarium, or Big Kahunas water park, or any of the many restaurants (though many deliver).

Property manager

Jeff Choplin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only
No boats or trailers. Parking is fairly limited.
Pets need to be on a leash at all times. They may not go into the pool area. Please make sure your pet does not bark when you are away.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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 the beach. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Emerald Coast Science Center are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkelling and parasailing adventures can be found near the property.
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Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Only steps from Florida's beaches have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Only steps from Florida's beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Only steps from Florida's beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Only steps from Florida's beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Only steps from Florida's beaches located?

Situated by the sea, 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 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Apryl B.

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

Such a great location!

So close to the beach! We had a nice partial view of the water from our front balcony and liked having a view of the pool from the back balcony while the kids swam!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

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

Soothing time

Great stay wonderful neighbors and vacation renters met a lot of new friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina A.

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

Always Great

We always enjoy this condo, we make so many memories here! Thank you to Jeff for sharing your place with others to make unforgettable memories! We love staying here! Thanks again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

So beautiful!

We absolutely loved this property. It was 2 minutes from Fort Walton beach by walk. Property owner was easy to reach and provided assistance for a small issue with the key code to the door. He handled this within minutes. Appreciate you for the fun stay and we hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee D.

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

Great Location/Property

Stay was great. House was clean and tidy. Great location and not a far walk from beach access. The kids loved it as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lance S.

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

Great place to stay

Great location, so clean, and kitchen had everything we needed. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina A.

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

Fantastic!

This condo has been a great lvacation spot for our little family. We look forward to coming back every time.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony L.

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

Great Spot Near Beach

We very much enjoyed our stay. The place was clean and quiet. The location is toward the quiet end of a beautiful beach (about 200 yards walk). Great spot!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay for winter getaway

Everything was great with the location and lodging. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krystal M.

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

Excellent location!

Property is just minutes walk from the beach! Such a quiet area, very clean, and I really enjoyed my stay! I had to contact host with a minor issue with my access code but he immediately called me right back and resolved to issue! This was my first time booking a rental this way and I would definitely book with this host again! Everything went very smooth!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W.

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

Awesome location

We loved stayin here we will be back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina A.

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

Back to school vacation!

We had a great mini vacation here with our 3 kiddos & our fur baby! Everything was clean , neat, just a short easy walk to the shore .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Chrystal M.

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

Great Location!

This was as an amazing location and you can see the gulf from the kitchen balcony! The beach access is really close by! I wanted to give 5 stars but I give a 4. The only reason I give a 4 is we only had 1 roll of toilet paper and 1 garbage bag for 3 nights and 4 days. I didn’t message the host about this because it wasn’t an “emergency”. There were 4 of us staying (2 adults and 2 kids). I will say if you utilize the fold out couch you will hear your neighbors upstairs. But overall an amazing vacation for our family! Come prepared and have a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Cute spot with walking location

This was a really clean and good location with just less than 5 minutes from the ocean. You can see the ocean from your room. They have a nice heated pool and the area is very quiet at night. You also get two lounge chairs and umbrella each day at the beach. The owner was really accommodating and responsive when we had an issue in the place. A suggestion to the owner would be that we would have loved a welcome book of sorts to tell us the local restaurants, activities, etc in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Clean, Great Location

The property was very clean and as advertised. While not beach front, it is a very short walk. Our only issue was the dryer didn’t work well and we had to dry clothes for several hours. It appears someone had been working on it. The dryer blows hot but the vent must be clogged. We highly recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

A little bit of heaven - Except for...

Great property and great location - one big downside...the unit above this one is home to a heard of buffalo who run back and forth all day and into the night. There is a small sign at the bottom of the steps that warns people that the units are built with wood and that noise travels easily...unfortunately the buffalo didn't read or heed the sign. If you get lucky and have considerate neighbors you will love all of your stay here. To be fair, we loved our stay anyway...
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly B.

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

Family vacay

We had a absolute great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monti W.

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

Perfect little spot

Perfect stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard Shane M.

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

Very Nice! Loved it!!!

Very nice place. The beach was great. Just about a hundred yards to the beach. Complimentary beach chairs and umbrella/s were great as well. No need for the canopy we brought with us. We will definitely be back. Loved it!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Birthday vacation

Property was as advertised, very nice, clean and comfortable! Weather was great and beach was beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Great Stay

Highly recommend this property and renter. Great communication. The unit was perfect. Close to everything yet not super crowded. Hope to stay here again on our next Fort Walton trip.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

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

Wonderful Place to stay

Wonderful location and very clean unit. Accommodated our family very well - 3 teens. Very short walk to the beach. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

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

Looking forward to going back for a stay!

We all had an amazing time. Location to the beach and everything else was perfect, but not too busy. Michelle was also amazing. She helped me out with all kinds of questions I had, and recommended places that we went to. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P., Kalamazoo

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

Location is everything...

We had a really nice short stay at Jeff's place. Location was outstanding. After a long winter in Michigan and with only a short time for our vacation, it was just what we were looking for. We wanted to be close to the beach and that's exactly what Jeff's place gets you. We did not use the community pool but we were told it was nice and warm. Our only slight complaint is that the place is advertised to have high speed internet, but it was incredibly slow for us. I notified Jeff and said he was working on switching to a better service. Normally it doesn't matter to us on vacation, but we do like to stream movies and TV during downtime and it was so slow it would buffer constantly. Not a deal breaker though. Overall, a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

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

Outstanding property!

This place was super nice, we really enjoyed it and it was very clean, comfortable and recently remodeled. The family enjoyed the short walk to the beach and beautiful location! Everything about this location was great and we'll come here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Choplin

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Why they chose this property

Bought this condo 20 years ago with the plan to rent it out but ended up loving it so much I stayed. After 17 years it was time to allow other people enjoy listening to the waves and walking the beach.

What makes this property unique

Quiet location that allows you to relax without the stress having to drive to the beach.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests