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SD 409: Vista Vibe - Chase the Sun and Savor the Peace!

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Spacious Family Room - There is absolutely no way you could be disappointed by the views you will experience while staying in Surf Dweller 409.
Directly south, the beautiful Gulf of Mexico-STEPS AWAY! - Beautiful white soft silky sand and emerald green waters on our Gulf Coast and you cannot get any closer to that shoreline than this!
Living Area in SD 409 - Comfy seating for all guests
Pool - Dive right in!
Living Room - Save on the vacay budget and DINE IN...but with a VIEW OF THE GULF!!!

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7134.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, Florida
  • Okaloosa Island Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Okaloosa Island Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Other Space 1

1 Single 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

SD 409: Vista Vibe - Chase the Sun and Savor the Peace!

SURF DWELLER 409 - VISTA VIBE!
FREE PARKING AND FREE WIFI!!! WELCOME TO THE MOST SPACIOUS AND COMFORTABLE VACATION HOMES ON OKALOOSA ISLAND!! MASSIVE 32 FOOT BALCONY RIGHT ON THE GULF OF MEXICO. DIRECTLY ON THE SHORES OF THE GULF, THIS BEAUTIFUL 2 BEDROOM CONDO WILL NOT DISAPPOINT. FAMILY-FRIENDLY, PRIVATE, AND RELAXED, SURF DWELLER CONDOS ON OKALOOSA ISLAND PROVIDE THE BEST OF THE NECESSITIES!SURF DWELLER 409 will quickly become everyone's favorite beach retreat home. One night of enjoying this enormously spacious two bedroom condo and all the great perks it provides will guarantee you make it an annual trip AND book it a year in advance. The comfort & homeyness of 409 Surf Dweller provide the perfect environment for all ages to truly enjoy beach life.

The sleeping arrangements in this unit are as follows: master bedroom - 1 king bed, 2nd bedroom - 2 full beds, and 1 twin rollaway bed. This unit sleeps 7.

- MASTER BEDROOM BEACH FRONT - WITH BALCONY ENTRANCE
- Full-size kitchen
- Full-size Washer and Dryer in laundry room
- 32. ft Gulf front private balcony
- FREE BEACH SERVICE
- FREE ROUND OF GOLF
- FREE DOLPHIN CRUISE
- FREE SNORKELING TOUR
- FREE WIFI
- Free parking
- Charcoal grills for use
- Heated Pool
- Tennis Court
- Pickle ball
- Fitness Center
- Charcoal Grills
- Direct Access to Beach

Surf Dweller has a limit of 2 vehicles per unit.


All units at Surf Dweller
have a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Mexico and miles of beaches, with white sands extending past the Okaloosa Pier. Heated Pool, tennis courts, updated internet and television, lots of parking are a few of your amenities while staying at the Surf Dweller Condominiums.

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.
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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. 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. 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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aj's Oyster Shanty - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fubar Pizza Bar - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does SD 409: Vista Vibe - Chase the Sun and Savor the Peace! have a pool?

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

Is SD 409: Vista Vibe - Chase the Sun and Savor the Peace! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SD 409: Vista Vibe - Chase the Sun and Savor the Peace!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SD 409: Vista Vibe - Chase the Sun and Savor the Peace!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SD 409: Vista Vibe - Chase the Sun and Savor the Peace! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Fort Walton Beach condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound, Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. Wayside Park and Ross Marler Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 62 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

James T.

GREAT AREA FOR 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: GREAT AS ALWAYS
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4/10 Poor

harry c.

Beware!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Old, dirty furniture in the family room. Pots and pans are old and food stuck to them. Purchased a frying pan to use while renting. Hair dryer was duct taped. Unit could use a very serious cleaning and updating. Location is superb!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

Our stay 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Loved the view and close access to the beach
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanne H.

Such a Beautiful View

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: Positives: Nice living room, updated kitchen, good set of utensils, new washer, plenty of nice clean towels, plenty of dishes and glasses, luggage carts were very helpful. Beach staff were excellent.Negatives: Toilet in master bedroom was running after flush, guest bathroom needs toilet paper holder installed, silverware had been run through garbage disposal (need some new silverware). Corkscrew broken, we bought one and left it there. Need a real TV in guest bedroom, computer screen is not sufficient. You can't see it at all from bed.
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6/10 Okay

Tom S.

Spring Break 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was 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: The condo at Surf Dweller was very nice.Working around around the contractors created a hardship due not being able to use the beach restrooms and having to go to your room to use restrooms. Quite a walk multiple times a day. Walking on plywood was not a safe way around the facility for temporary passage way to front of building.
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10/10 Excellent

James T.

The stay

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 have stayed un this unit several years. The unit is nice and we like staying there. I highly recommend Brooks and Shorey, they have been very helpful.
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8/10 Good

James T.

need help please, third year staying here coming up!!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: owner needs to provide new cooking pots and pans the ones on site are terrible. The front room balcony door does not seat properly and when we have high winds the whistling is so loud you can hardly hear the tv.
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10/10 Excellent

Fall break vaca

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: Very relaxing. Great view from the balcony. Very nice condo.
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8/10 Good

Chris K., new abany, indiana

THE PLACE WAS OK WITH A FEW THINGS WRONG

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very 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: We are older people and have trouble getting up and down on chairs, the sofabeds are nice if you need them but bat are a pain in A~~ if your old. there is usualy one cair that was good gettng and down but two foghting over it ait fun. but for the most part it was worth the trip and god willing will be back down net yeat ENJOY !!!!
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8/10 Good

john F.

SD 409

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Vacation was Great.... Brooks and Shorey was/is Great... SD 409 Needs some TLC.. Unit location was good unit was clean but incomplete.. Unit is Dated needs to be better climate controlled when not I. Service as the Humid environment does not bode well for the interior.. Unit had a musty smell

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Awesome.

Loved the place. Will be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

brian b.

vacation

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: relaxing

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

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

Review

Great spot!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Courtney O.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

The good, the bad, the ugly….

We stayed at the Surfdweller 409 May 27-June 3. The location of the property is fine if you are okay with driving everywhere. We did make the walk down the road to Stewby’s one evening and while it was long, it was fine for us. My MIL however, stayed back as she couldn’t make it that far. The beach was stunning. It was clean and the beach service was very nice. I only went to the pool once, but it was very well maintained. The room was a bit disappointing. I hesitated booking this unit because of the carpet, but did anyway. Huge mistake! The carpet was old, stiff, and smelly. They had shampooed it before we got there but it may have made it worse. It smelled like animal urine and mold. I had to buy air fresheners at the store. The bed in the primary suite was very hard and springy and we both had back aches the whole time. My kids (21 and 17) said their beds weren’t bad. The toilet in the primary suite needs some attention as I thought it was going to come out of the floor every time I used it. The kitchen was beautiful, but the oven took forever to preheat and the dishwasher didn’t really clean the dishes. The balcony is spacious but the furniture wasn’t very nice. Overall, the unit could use a little TLC. I went for the beach and was more than happy with that. I would stay at the Surfdweller again but definitely not in this unit.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

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

Wonderful

I loved the area of the condo. Not congested traffic or people. Breath taking patio views. Complete condo and beach very clean. Thank you for a beautiful week.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

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

Serf Dwellers

We rented the condo on the fourth floor overlooking both the beach and golf. Comfortable all tens days. Rained one day. Ate out quite a few days/and suppers. Overall the stay was great. Will be back next year year/spring.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Donna F.

Overall great location & spacious but needs upgrading & better cl

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: Loved the large balcony & view. The living area was very spacious. Overall it was good. There was a recliner which was great! And loved the view of ocean & door to balcony from main bedroom. Plenty of hanging space & drawers for clothes. Loved there were lots of books & games. On the downside... Could do with an upgrade in kitchen. We were disappointed in the cleaning - we're not over the top about cleanliness and this is the first time we've ever been disappointed in this area but it was also our first time staying at the Surf Dweller. The 2 main elevators were out of order when we arrived. One was repaired by the next day but the other remained out of order. The hot water in main bathroom sink took a very long time to heat. Shower was fine. Overall I would stay there again but would ask that the cleaning be upgraded. We felt like we needed to wipe things down - visible dried food on eating table (not the whole table but in a few spots) and when I turned the utensil cannister around to see the design better it looked like there was dried pancake batter on the side of it that was turned away. Little things like this added up... balcony chairs had some 'chocolate' smudges on the seats & the table appeared unwiped at all. Once we wiped things down as we noticed the need, we felt better. We're not people who like to complain but thought you should know because it makes a huge difference in the overall feel of the place. It wasn't as though the whole place was lacking in cleanliness but there were so many areas that you could visibly see were 'missed' in cleaning that it made the whole place 'feel' unclean. The bedroom mirror was very smeared. I think it had been wiped but not well enough to clear the smear. Anyway we still had a great time & once we had been there a day or two & wiped things down as we used things, we felt comfortable & enjoyed our stay. So yes... I'd stay here again if we couldn't find another place we liked but we'd ask for better cleaning.
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10/10 Excellent

Roomy 2 bedroom

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: Nice two bedroom, nice view and perfect weather.
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10/10 Excellent

Ricky M.

Beautiful 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: Loved our stay. Everything was perfect.
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8/10 Good

Thomas K., Louisville, KY USA

Fun, nice vacation, some maintanance issues

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a nice condo on a beautiful beach, but we had some issues which we reported and were not able to be resolved during our stay. Something was wrong with the A/C unit where it was putting out very humid air which made it feel sticky and kept things, esp the floor, feeling sticky and damp. This seemed to stay despite lowering the temp and being looked at by maintenance. The bedroom lamp was obviously broken and looked at by maintenance and not fixed or replaced leaving only the other lamp to light the master bedroom. Overall we had a nice stay at a beautiful beach.

4/10 Poor

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Great kitchen

Very outdated, needing to do some upgrades. Kitchen was the best part. Living room chair had a nail sticking out, several family meme bees ruined shirts by getting snagged on chair. One child cut her finger. There were also nails sticking up from carpet going from dinning room to living room and the master bedroom. Paint peeling from bathroom walls. Patio furniture was awful. Wicker seating was uncomfortable and pillows were deformed. Sliding glass doors had no locks. Dryer took several attempts to dry clothing. Would not stay at this unit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Yanira V.

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

Good experience

Location it’s really good, they need to change de carpet it’s smell bad, but overall is nice
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L., Fort Payne, Alabama

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

Great location

We loved staying at Surf Dweller. It was so convenient to everything & it was not overly crowded. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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4/10 Poor

Lawrence S.

Vacation 2022

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First , we did not get the corner room we were promised. The rental NEEDS MAJOR updating ! The carpet was nothing like in this picture, nor the furniture , recliner had burns all over it , thought it was a smoke free room? The Bedrooms NEED carpet BAD! And too much of owners clutter in closets to where you need to store your things , both there and laundry area, old books,lamps dated greenery ... as a past condo owner I know how “ un cluttered” it needs to be . Hall bathroom need a new facelift, toilet ran constantly had to figure out how to make it stop by adjusting the lid 🤷‍♀️.We love the location , the space on the balcony and access to a washer and dryer . The kitchen update was nice , we cook several meals so we love a great kitchen .... We saw only one maintenance man! He was cleaning constantly to keep the grounds nice. Our chair guys were great and kept a eye on things ! ❤️ We will return in the future but not that unit .

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Unit is somewhat dated and has old carpet. Kitchen needs more silverware, otherwise ok. Furniture needs updating. TV was nice. Could use more bath towels.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

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