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

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A beachfront hotel with multiple floors, a parking area, and a beach with umbrellas.
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a grey armchair, a patterned rug, a ceiling fan, a painting, a lamp, and a window with sheer curtains.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a balcony with a view.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen with white cabinets, and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Okaloosa Island Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • 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)
    ‪20 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

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About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located on 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 Destin Beaches. Ready for a night out? Consider Azul Mexican Fusion and AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, snorkelling and parasailing adventures can be found near the property.
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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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 3 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gi Jade - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Beachview - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has a pool.

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

On-site 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?

Checkout 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 away from Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and Santa Rosa Sound are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had trouble with the key code working when arrived. But someone came quickly and fixed it. The rest of trip was wonderful. Beautiful. Right on beach. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience and kind words about your stay. I am sorry for the trouble with the key code when you arrived and will look into this. I am glad to hear everything else went well and that you enjoyed the beautiful beachfront location.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property location is awesome. The condo and building showed use (Flooring cracked). Maintenance very responsive to change battery in door lock. Overall great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience and for the positive overall feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the location and found maintenance responsive. We appreciate your note about the flooring and building condition, and we’ll review this with our team to see where improvements can be made.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2025
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your getaway at our beach house. We are glad that you found the property clean, comfortable, and with a stunning ocean view. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2022
Hello Melissa, Thank you for sharing the positive review. Hope to see you again in the near future! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2021
Hello Mike, Thank you for the review. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the condo and found it clean. We would love to host you again for another 5-star stay! Sunny Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2021
Thank You for reviewing your recent stay. We hope to host you again soon! Kind Regards, -Your Southern Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2021
Thank you for reviewing your stay, We hope to host you again soon! Kind Regards, -Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Comfortable and restful
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2023
Hello, Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We here at Southern strive to make every guest's stay as pleasant as possible. Prior to each guests stay we send our guest portal link; this link contains property information and also a list of items that we provide in the unit along with a list we ask you to bring along. We provide the initial toilet paper roll, initial paper towel roll and initial trash bag. If any extra is needed, we do ask you provide that. We have scheduled a walk-through of this property with our team to do a thorough inspection of the property and conditions to have any items addressed with the owner. I hope you could provide us the opportunity to regain your patronage with Southern Vacation Rentals. We look forward to hosting you again in the future here on the Gulf Coast. Thank you, Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2022
Hello David, We are thrilled to know that you had a great time! Thank you for your review! We hope to see you again next year! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We apologize that some aspects of your stay fell short of expectations, as this is not the standard we strive to uphold at Southern Vacation Rentals. Upon review, we do show the issues were reported to our 24/7 Guest Services Team, who promptly notified our local Property Managers for this to be addressed. We are thrilled to report that all reported issues have since been addressed. Your feedback is invaluable as this helps to enhance the overall guest experience, and we look forward to hosting you for a future stay. Your Southern Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2022
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us. We hope to host you again soon here on the Gulf Coast! Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We are thrilled you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to host you again soon. - Your Southern Team
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2023
Hello, Thank you for your review and feedback. We do apologize that this vacation fell short of expectations. We can assure you this is not Southern's standard. We have voiced all concerns to our property management team and we will address these issues as we move forward. We do hope you decide to stay with us in the future.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Hello Laura, Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience. We assure you that we have heard your complaints and will use this as improvement criteria going forward. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec 2021
Hello Jeffrey, Thank you for the review and feedback. Thank you for allowing us to rectify any issues during your stay. We would be happy to have you back again in the future in hopes of an improved experience. Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2022
Thank you for your feedback and bringing these issues to our attention. We here at Southern pride ourselves in providing quality guest services and products to our guest. Our 24 hours Guest Service Team is always available to assist with any issues. We would like to ask in the future, to please let us know if any issues come up so we can quickly address them and get your stay with us back on track. We look forward to hosting you again here on the Gulf Coast. – Your Southern Team
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2021
Hello Donna, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are happy to report we have completed some needed projects. We have had the carpets professionally cleaned, door issue fixed, and recliner and water filter rectified. We will certainly pass along your other feedback to our operations team for review. We would love the opportunity to host you again on your next visit for an improved experience. Sunny Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov 2022
Thank you for your feedback and bringing these issues to our attention. We here at Southern pride ourselves in providing quality guest services and products to our guest. Our 24 hours Guest Service Team is always available to assist with any issues. We would like to ask in the future, to please let us know if any issues come up so we can quickly address them and get your stay with us back on track. We look forward to hosting you again here on the Gulf Coast. – Your Southern Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great just what we were looking for. Great views of the beach. So nice sitting on the balcony watching the beach. The pool was near the beach which was super convenient and great that there is a pool bathroom. House covered all the basics that you might need for cooking etc. We would stay there again. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2026
Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback and for recommending the property. We’re glad the beach views, balcony, pool area, and kitchen setup worked well for your stay. It’s great to hear the location and amenities were convenient for you. We appreciate that you would stay again and hope to welcome you back on a future trip.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!! In a quiet spot but also very close to the fun. Had a great time. Property looks as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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