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House with free pool. In Winter pool can be heated for 32 dollars-a-day extra.

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61280 sq ft

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor space

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Fort Walton Beach, FL

Okaloosa Island Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
‪6 min drive‬
Okaloosa Island Pier
‪6 min drive‬
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master

1 King Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

Twin

1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master bedroon

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

House with free pool. In Winter pool can be heated for 32 dollars-a-day extra.

An entire house for rent, 3 bedroom ( 1king ,1 queen, and 2 twins bedrooms ) 2-bath residence for rent. Pool can be heated for $32-a-day extra. 15 minutes from Destin. 10 minutes from the beach (Gulf of Mexico). 5 minutes from the bayou boat/jet ski launch. A Touch of Madagascar in Ft Walton Beach is decorated with original art from Madagascar, where the owner Yolande is from, and where Yolande's husband Clint lived and worked for 24 years with an international organization. Clint is a native of Ft Walton. Enjoy the pool, play in the yard, or have morning coffee on the patio. Please make sure to put the right number of the guests when you book in. The use of the pool is free. No pets please. *We charge an extra $32 per day for heating the pool for your use. Please notify us at least a week in advance if you want the pool heated. NO HIDDEN CAMERAS ANYWHERE INSIDE THE HOUSE.

Property manager

Clinton Akins

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located in Fort Walton Beach, this holiday home is near the 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center or Bluewater Bay Tennis Center. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

Okaloosa Island Beach - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
Okaloosa Island Pier - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

‪Whataburger - ‬11 min walk
‪Buffalo's Reef - ‬7 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does House with free pool. In Winter pool can be heated for 32 dollars-a-day extra. have a pool?

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

Is House with free pool. In Winter pool can be heated for 32 dollars-a-day extra. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at House with free pool. In Winter pool can be heated for 32 dollars-a-day extra.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House with free pool. In Winter pool can be heated for 32 dollars-a-day extra.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is House with free pool. In Winter pool can be heated for 32 dollars-a-day extra. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Beltway Shopping Center and Choctawhatchee Bay. Jet Stadium and Garnier Post Office Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lydia L.

23 Jun, 2025

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

Older Home. Incredibly well stocked. Nice pool.

Suited our needs perfectly.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani L.

1 Jul, 2025

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

Great For Our Needs

We were in Florida for a baseball tournament and being to swim in the pool after was nice. The bedroom/bed setup was perfect for our needs as it was me and my husband, two of our children, and my parents.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen T.

12 May, 2025

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

Vacation

House was wonderfully stocked and clean. Proximity to so many beaches and attractions was great. Pool was fantastic.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

A C.

17 Jun, 2025

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

This place had everything! They really take care of you and think of EVERYTHING. We will definitely be back. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin F.

28 Mar, 2025

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

Spring break

We come here every year and it is always amazing. It's our favorite place to stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

10 Mar, 2025

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

Snowbirds

We enjoyed our time in Florida! Clint and Yolande are very nice!

Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

5 Nov, 2024

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

Great place!

The house was very clean. We loved the pool and the firepit area. It was a great place to stay!

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

7 Apr, 2025

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

Pool

Everything was great we enjoyed the pool. It was screened in with no bugs and things like that..

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryJo L.

2 Jan, 2025

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

Great stay!

Nice place. Centrally located and easy to get to where we wanted to be. Lots of little extras. The pool was fabulous!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

brandon d.

18 Jan, 2025

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

Great place !

Great communication .Lovely home .Well accommodating . Fantastic host .

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

11 Nov, 2024

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

Close to the yacht club

We stayed for a regatta at FWYC. It was great location and also close to downtown

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon H.

20 Jan, 2025

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

Comfortable stay

House is older home but well maintained, clean and we were very comfortable. It was fun to have a private pool available to us. The hosts were very communicative and helpful. It definitely will be an option for future visits to the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah T.

19 May, 2022

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

Great stay

Everything was great, would definitely stay again

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Traci H.

28 Nov, 2024

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

Wonderful Getaway

The property was lovely, the decor beautiful and fascinating. The hosts were more than accommodating and the heated pool was the icing on the cake. Based on our trip to this area, we've decided it would be a wonderful place to settle next.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

22 May, 2024

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

Great stay

The property was homey had lots of extras pool is huge very private best was communication with the owners they were awesome some of my family wanted pool heated they were right over to tuen it on I thank them for that just a great place

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree M.

3 Dec, 2024

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

Lovely House

The house was perfect. The house is located in an excellent area. It was exactly how it was listed. I definitely will rent again.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micah s.

1 Aug, 2024

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

Vacation 24

Our family enjoyed our stay, Clint helped us out with beaches and places to eat. We enjoyed the pool when we didn't feel like getting out to the beach. Were thankful for the nice place to stay at.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri F.

26 Jun, 2024

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

Family Vacation

The property was accurate in the description. The beds were comfortable and the pool was a perfect addition.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody J.

3 Jan, 2020

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

Best stay

Good neighborhood very clean house and a lot to do in the area it was located

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

6 Sept, 2024

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

Beautiful home

Beautiful home, super clean. Host responds quickly. Love the pool. Location is close to so much

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

11 Mar, 2024

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

Great Vacation Home and Area

My husband and I stayed for a week, the first week of March. The property was very clean and the pool was fantastic! We paid extra to have it heated, and we enjoyed swimming every day. We will definitely stay again there when visiting that area.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel P.

21 Aug, 2024

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

Perfect for us

This was our 2nd yr and it has been perfect, very nice and clean. We will be back next year.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

13 May, 2022

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

Felt like home!

Beautiful property, extremely clean and close to everything! The pool was amazing! Our hosts were very accommodating and we are looking forward to coming back one day!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neal M., Trussville

25 Oct, 2023

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

Great family trip

House was spotless. We thoroughly enjoyed the heated pool. The house is only about a 10 to 15 min drive to all major restaurants and the beach.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric/Linda E.

9 Feb, 2023

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

Enjoyable

Enjoyed our stay for 8 nights. Very clean, super owner connection, easy stay and check out. Thanks Clint and Yolande

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Clinton Akins

Yolande is originally from Madagascar while her husband Clint is a native of Fort Walton Beach who lived and worked in Madagascar for many years. They returned to Fort Walton Beach in 2005 and developing "A Touch" was a part of that return.

Languages:

English, French

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Reviews

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master

Queen

Twin

2 bathrooms

Main

Master bedroon

Spaces

About this property

House with free pool. In Winter pool can be heated for 32 dollars-a-day extra.

Property manager

Languages

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Have a question?

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What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

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9.8/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lydia L.

Older Home. Incredibly well stocked. Nice pool.

Lydia L.

10/10 Excellent

Tiffani L.

Great For Our Needs

Tiffani L.

10/10 Excellent

Ellen T.

Vacation

Ellen T.

10/10 Excellent

A C.

A C.

10/10 Excellent

Dustin F.

Spring break

Dustin F.

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

Snowbirds

Janice M.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Great place!

Brenda M.

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

Pool

Donald B.

10/10 Excellent

MaryJo L.

Great stay!

MaryJo L.