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Emerald Isle 709 | Balcony Overlooking the Sand, Pool & Tennis Court

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Welcome to Emerald Isle (Fort Walton Beach) #709
Living Room
Living Room
Dining Area
Dining Area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Emerald Isle 709 | Balcony Overlooking the Sand, Pool & Tennis Court

Are you in need of a cozy condo and amazing beach views for your next retreat? If so, Gulf-front Emerald Isle 709 is just for you. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo rental in Fort Walton Beach emanates beach charm throughout.

With sleeping accommodations for up to six, it's the ideal spot for a family vacation or couple's getaway. Want to breathe fresh, Gulf of Mexico air? Simply step out on to the private balcony. Here, enjoy waterfront dining or a cup of coffee at the bistro table. Preparing either is made easy with the fully-equipped kitchen at Emerald Isle 709. Meanwhile, in the living room, curl up for a quiet afternoon nap or enjoy a family movie night, all while enjoying panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico.

Explore the wealth of onsite amenities at Emerald Isle in Fort Walton Beach. Splash in the beach-front pool, lounge on the sugar white sand, or play a match of tennis at the courts. Afterward, prepare your group's favorite barbecue at the community grills.

When you’re ready to retire for the day, discover whimsical bedding in the primary and second bedrooms, as well as sweeping Gulf views in the primary suite.

Finally, explore all the things to do in Fort Walton Beach during your stay. Play a round of miniature golf or indulge in waterfront dining at the Crab Trap or Rockin' Tacos.

Reserve your stay at Emerald Isle 709 today. Call or book online!

Clean Coverlet Program: This property provides fresh and clean bed linens, including comforters and coverlets, laundered prior to every check-in.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the neighborhood

Fort Walton Beach

Located on the beach, this condo is in Okaloosa Island, a neighborhood 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. Emerald Coast Science Center and Goofy Golf are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, snorkeling and parasailing adventures can be found near the property.
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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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Buffet - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Emerald Isle 709 | Balcony Overlooking the Sand, Pool & Tennis Court have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Emerald Isle 709 | Balcony Overlooking the Sand, Pool & Tennis Court?

As of May 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emerald Isle 709 | Balcony Overlooking the Sand, Pool & Tennis Court on May 11, 2026 start from $324, 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.

Is Emerald Isle 709 | Balcony Overlooking the Sand, Pool & Tennis Court pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Emerald Isle 709 | Balcony Overlooking the Sand, Pool & Tennis Court?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Emerald Isle 709 | Balcony Overlooking the Sand, Pool & Tennis Court?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Emerald Isle 709 | Balcony Overlooking the Sand, Pool & Tennis Court located?

Nestled on the beach, this Okaloosa Island condo building is just steps from Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. Santa Rosa Sound and Ross Marler Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great experience during our quick girlfriends’ getaway! The beach house was clean, comfortable, and had an amazing view of the ocean. Perfect spot for a relaxing weekend — highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Betty P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The room was clean, the beach view was good. The first night we were there, the AC did not work, only way we were able to stay was due to weather being mild, otherwise I couldn’t have. We were happy with the condo but there were several things that was surprisingly wrong. The hall doors were off track, one loser door was just leaned against the wall and behind door in master bedroom there was fresh spackle were a hole must have been covered. And screen door to balcony in master room was off track. Not anything that totally ruined our stay but was unpleasantly surprised to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Perfect Stay

We had a wonderful time. Location and condo were perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Great location

Great condo for the beach and close to a lot of activities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Corbett C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property, the condo could use some touching up. There was only one roll of toilet paper per bathroom and no extra.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Great Stay

Clean and easy check in. Would use this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Nice place

Nice place. Great location. Very spacious. We had a great time. Needs a couple blankets and sheets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Beach Bum

Great property with beautiful gulf view and easy beach access. Great property manager
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

I really enjoyed our stay. The view is amazing. Could use a little updating but really fit our needs. We were at the beach more than in the condo. I will be looking to stay here again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent

Comfortable and restful
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Great location. Wonderful unit. Beautiful views.

Really can’t complain about anything. Wish there was a laundry in the unit but that’s about it. We’d come back again for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Anita B.

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

Spring Break Vacation

This was a great condo for our family for the week. Very clean and good beds. Super close to the beach. Washer & dryer available if needed. The only downfalls were low water pressure(probably because it was on the top floor) and no door to the master bathroom. Other than those two small details we loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Pleasant room

The kitchen was stocked fair. The closet door to the pantry was off the hinges/track when we got there. It would’ve been nice to have more towels. Beds were comfortable and everyone had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Racheal G.

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

A great family stay

The location was great and my family had a great time. The pantry door was disgusting and the master bathroom walls and shower needed extra cleaning. There was NO hairdryer in this place, which is expected even of the cheapest motel, so I was quite disappointed. The late check in and early check out were also a bummer. As long as you’re aware of all of these things, your time will be wonderful!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Short Stay, With Gratitude

Property was as advertised. Enjoyed the gulf view daily. The property manager was exceptional. Easy to work with, made check-in a breeze. Had to leave early due to the death of a close friend. They went above and beyond my expectations at reimbursing all they could of our rental cost. Would highly recommend this property and have the upmost respect and gratitude for the property manager. Will stay again as soon as possible.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Laura P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Not quite what we expected

Condo was decent. Adequate room and was clean. The pillows on the beds were very flat and had not been replaced in a very long time. Sheets were provided for the hideaway bed in the living room, but not a blanket or sleeping pillows were provided. And there was no broom and dust pan provided. Which made it hard to sweep up the sand that was continually on the floor. I had to purchase a pillow and blanket for our family that slept on the couch.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice stay, however...

The place was ok. A little grimy on the floors, feet got dirty within a half hour of walking around. Some maintenance issues with the unit, some were fixed some weren't able to be fixed during our stay. The property manager was great and prompt with addressing the issues. Offered a different unit but we were fully unpacked and felt that to be inconvenient. Very noisy neighborhood, leaf blowers, powered hedge trimmers, vehicles and beach teens screaming obscenities into the night well after midnight. Overall the place and views were nice but could be improved.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqueline T.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Emerald Isle

The location was fantastic. My only complaint is that we arrived on 4/17 and on 4/18 my husband left the reserved parking spot with our rental car. A young girl came into our unit within minutes of the car leaving. My Mom and I were still in it. It was like she assumed we were gone because the car left the parking space. She was very nervous and asked if we wanted extra knives and glasses. When I called the property management company (Southern Vacation Rentals) the woman on the phone refused to give me the girls name until I said that I was going to file a police report. The unit was not supposed to have housekeeping until the end of our stay on 4/24. Other than that, the location was great and we couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Doug C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had next to nothing in it.

Prepare a run to the store, this place had next to nothing, no hand soap, no pot holders, no beach towels, one garbage bag, a few broken kitchen utensils, not even coffee filters or coffee to start you. You got a roll of scratchy toilet paper a roll of paper towels and a single serve of dish soap. Washer and dryer are on premise but you have to pay for them. Sliding doors have fallen off the hinges. Couches are old and worn out. You sink so far down to the ground in the love seat that you can’t get out. Water pressure in the shower is next to nothing, it barely trickles out. Great Location, just don’t expect much.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Donna D.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Too much deferred maintenance

Photo doesn't accurately reflect the condition of the property. Storm door at entry is difficult to shut due to interference with the frame, carpet is filthy, light out and all fan blades loose on living area ceiling fan/light, flush valve on guest bath toilet sticks open, panels missing from master vertical blinds, large hole in screen door in master, no door on master bath, recliner broken down, hole in arm of sofa, water filter in refrigerator needs replaced, night stands in master are wobbly, cable channels are lowest package possible. Such a shame since the view is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Brooklyn C.

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

Beautiful View of the Ocean

This condo had a beautiful view of the ocean from it's balcony. It was very clean. We had an issue with getting into our condo when we arrived. I called the help desk and they were able to change the passcode on the lock pad. The person we talked to was very helpful and stayed on the phone with us until we were able to get into the condo. The water pressure was terrible. The master bathroom shower pressure was barely enough to get rinsed off. I called the help desk and they sent someone to repair it the next day. The shower head was replaced. It helped some with the water pressure but not much. The beds were hard as a rock and the master bedroom blinds for the master bedroom balcony door were broke. So anyone out on the balcony could see into the master bedroom. Overall, we had a good time and the condo worked for our needs. We would visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Brandi W.

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

Perfect Beachfront Location

The condo has amazing beach views. We sat on the balcony frequently to watch the waves rolling in. It is set up nicely with 2 bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The couch also pulled out, but we did not use that. I noticed that there were only sheets for the couch and not any pillows or blankets. There were very basic essentials in the kitchen as far as dishes go. And don’t expect there to be much to get you started on your stay. There was one tiny trial packet each of dish soap and dishwasher tabs. One kitchen sponge, one kitchen towel and one roll of paper towels. There was not a pot holder. No salt or pepper, coffee or filters, cooking oil, or anything of that nature. When we arrived, I found several dishes that had been put away dirty, so I washed every dish in the kitchen. The drawer and cabinet liners were filthy and stained. I placed paper towels down on top of those. I alerted the management team of the dirty dishes and cabinet liners, but they did nothing to try to resolve the situation. I spent most of my first vacation day cleaning the dishes and cabinets. There was a significant pool of water underneath the sink upon arrival, but the sink was not actively leaking. The furniture is outdated, but comfortable. We stayed at this facility last summer as well. The condo facility is nice and clean. There is laundry available on each floor. BBQ grills are available near the pool. The pool area is nice and beach access is right there. I would stay at Emerald Isle again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
For the most part, this property was great. Very spacious, on beach but set back a little ways, nice set up with master bedroom on beach side. Nice balcony can be accessed from bedroom as well as living area, well set up living/dining area. Kitchen includes all the appliances needed. Plenty of towels were provided. Property in general seems well tended, unit and whole building. The pool was clean and enjoyable. There is no beach service (beach chairs/umbrella) included with this unit and you must either rent or bring your own chairs/umbrella. I incorrectly assumed that the service was included when I rented the condo, so keep this in mind when considering this unit. The unit does not have a washer and dryer in the condo, but does have a laundromat on the level just around the corner near the elevator if you need to wash anything. Many things are provided in the unit, but suggest including a hairdryer and vaccuum cleaner. Some negatives: The blinds in the master bedroom have some missing sections, so the sun comes up and hits you in the eyes in the AM. Could hang a towel or sheet over it if desired. The blinds also had no way to close what was remaining of the vertical slats. Also, the bathroom in the master suite does not have a door between the toilet and the rest of the bathroom/bedroom area, so the door to the whole bedroom must be shut to have privacy when using shower or toilet.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Great stay, only a couple issues

I had a great experience, the first day we got there the lock to the door broke, and they came out right away and fixed it. I had 2 issues. 1. There was this blue almost like cake type frosting that was on the carpet, was on the bed sheet and was in the sink of the kitchen. The lady did change the sheet and did try and clean it out of the carpet but my issue was how did it get there? Did someone not check the room before they said it was good? The other issue I had was the master bedroom. There’s a door to walk in and when you walk into the bathroom the toilet/ shower part of it did not have a door.. so when you were using the bathroom the other person could hear you the whole time. I feel like there should’ve been a door there. Other than that it was amazing and if I can find the same deal I did this year for next year I will stay there again. I had an amazing time and the crew was super nice. I dunno what that ladies name was that came and fixed the door but she needs a raise. She went above and beyond for us and we really appreciated that. Thank you. -Jason
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The balcony view was amazing! The pool and amenities were nice and clean. The overall area was beautiful- but the condo itself needs some work. The carpet was absolutely disgusting. Tons of stains and wear and tear. But overall we loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

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