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Island Sands 103 / 🌊Gulf Front/ 🏖️Beach Service

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On the beach
Property grounds
Smart TV
Marina
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 674 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Place, Fort Walton Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Okaloosa Island Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Rosa Sound
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the area

Fort Walton Beach

With a stay at this condo in Fort Walton Beach (Okaloosa Island), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. .This beach condo is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Destin Beaches and 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Destin Harbor Boardwalk.
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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 - 0.4 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Island Sands 103 / 🌊Gulf Front/ 🏖️Beach Service

Summary:

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.



The Space:

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.



Other Things to Note:

12 Cup/K-pod Coffee Center

Keyless Lock- Self check-in

Wireless internet

Community pool

Grilling area

Beach Service Included (March- October) 2 chairs and an umbrella
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Island Sands 103 Gulf front condo Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 177 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H., Hendersonville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
The condo is very clean and updated with a comfortable mattress. The location is excellent being just steps from the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Pierce M.

Some of the furnishings in the kitchen were worn out, example aged baking pan with rusty spots on it, too dangerous to cook in. The coffeepot did not function properly. Coffee over run every time used, had to stand by it to hold the coffee pot up to the driper. After mgt looked at it and stared it was new. Its just not a good machine, or the coffee pot had been replaced and did not fit properly. None of the cooking pots had fitting lids. The bed mattress had a low spot the size of an oversized Fat man made an indentation in it. VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. The other furnishings were fine. The sleeper sofa was great.
Coffee pot ran over with each pot of coffee.
Coffee woukd not drip into the pot, like the pot was not the correct size.
This bak8bg sheet had rusted on the inside and would not wash off.
Rusty baking pan.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Tessey G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

joe l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach vacation

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurie F., Boardman, OH

Liked: Cleanliness

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., Hampton TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent communication with host and made our stay great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get away

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

10/10 Excellent

Gentry T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful beach access

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Frank P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Austin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simple beach trip

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

10/10 Excellent

Lakin N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike E., Highland

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Leyla M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Erica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Nice, peaceful, beautiful place on the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

robin b.

Great Location and enjoyed stay, but a few hiccups!

The positives: First of all, we loved the location of this condo. Super easy to access beach and pack stuff to and from. No shoes required just a few steps to the boardwalk. Easy with kiddos to travel back and forth for lunch or if we forgot something. Also, the beach service was excellent with providing two chairs and an umbrella and the guys were super nice. The beach was not crowded since the condominium is only three stories and it was family friendly. Parking was easy to get to, steps from the door. The water and the sands was beautiful! The condo was fully stocked with lots of towels, rags, dishes and everything we needed! The negatives: When we arrived the whole condo smelled like rotten seafood/curry. It took us a while to figure out that it was coming from garbage disposal. We had to go to the store buy bleach and garbage disposal cleaner to try to get the smell out. It was awful. It got the smell out somewhat. The wifi never worked and the coffee pot leaked when you poured it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Our favorite beach

We've stayed at the Island Sands condos several times during the past 12 years. This is our 2nd year on the 1st level and it was nice not climbing the stairs at our age. Miss the balcony view of the gulf, but the convenience of 1st floor access to parking and beach compensated for the loss of view. Condo was clean, except for a few dishes and cups. Kimberly and her staff were great and very attentive to any concerns or needs. We're coming back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C., NV

Liked: Cleanliness

We had an excellent time!

Location is great, condo was clean. We had a few issues with the kitchen & the property manager was in contact quickly & brought new items within an hour of speaking with her.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great condo

Great condo, great location and had everything we needed. Would recommend to others and would come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022