Waterfront Getaway | Turtle's Cove | Dog-Friendly 🐾 | Fire Pit & Grill

Waterfront Escape | 3BR Townhome | Dog-Friendly | Sleeps 8
Welcome to Bayou 563 – Turtle's Cove, a stunning bayfront retreat in the heart of Fort Walton Beach! This spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhome is perfect for families, groups, and even your furry friends. Enjoy breathtaking water views, modern comforts, and fantastic amenities for the ultimate coastal getaway.
✨ Highlights:
✔ Waterfront location – Enjoy serene bay views from your private balcony & patio
✔ Spacious & stylish – 3 bedrooms, including a King master suite w/ sleeper sofa
✔ Fully equipped kitchen – Modern appliances & Keurig coffee maker
✔ Dog-friendly – Bring up to 2 dogs (fee applies)
✔ Cozy fire pit – Perfect for evenings under the stars
✔ Smart TVs & Free Wi-Fi – Stay entertained & connected
✔ Washer & Dryer – Pack light & stay fresh
✔ Outdoor grill – Fire up a BBQ with a view
✔ Snowbird Rates Available: November - February
🛏 Sleeping Arrangements:
Master Bedroom – King bed + sleeper sofa, en-suite bath, Smart TV
Guest Bedroom 1 – Queen bed, Smart TV
Guest Bedroom 2 – 2 Twin beds, Smart TV
Living Room – Cozy seating, stunning views
Resort-Style Amenities:
Grill & outdoor seating for waterfront dining
Easy beach access – Just a short drive away
Nearby attractions – Shopping, dining, & entertainment
Guest Perks: Enjoy free daily activities like a dolphin cruise, golf, & more! *Guest stays 27 days or longer are exempt.*
📍 Location:
Nestled in a prime spot, you're just minutes from Destin's white-sand beaches, local restaurants, shopping, and adventure-filled excursions.
⏳ Book your perfect waterfront escape today! 🌊☀️🐾

🏡 House Rules for Bayou 563
- Occupancy: Maximum of 8 guests at all times; babies, infants, and children are included in the occupancy limit.
- Age Requirement: Primary guest must be 25+, occupy the property for the entire stay, and children are welcome with their parents.
- Rental Agreement: Must be signed within 48 hours of booking the reservation. A signed rental agreement is required for ALL reservations. This must be electronically signed for your door code to be activated.
- Security Verification: Guests must complete the required security verification process. This must be completed for your door code to be activated.
- No Smoking/Vaping/Open Flames: No smoking, vaping, candles, incense, or open flames inside the property or on balconies/patios.
- Dogs: At dog-friendly properties, a signed Dog Addendum and $150 + tax fee per dog are required; maximum 2 dogs.
- Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are 10:00 PM–8:00 AM; please be respectful of neighbors and HOA/community rules.
- Parties/Events: Parties, events, and unauthorized gatherings are prohibited.
- HOA/Community Rules: Guests and visitors must comply with all applicable property, HOA, and community rules.

Starter Amenities:
We provide guests with a thoughtful selection of starter amenities to make your stay more comfortable. These include shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, a bar of soap, Dawn dish soap, 10–12 dishwasher tabs, 10–12 laundry pods, a box of trash bags, and a small coffee setup with either 2–2.5 oz packs of ground coffee or 4 Keurig pods (depending on the property), along with 4–5 coffee creamers and sugar packets.

Guest Complimentary Package:
Reservations include 1 free adult admission to each activity every day of your stay, a value of over $500 dollars!
Dolphin Cruise | Round of golf (choose from to 2 courses) | Cattywampus Dolphin Cruise | Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park | Big Kahuna s Waterpark | Wild Willy s Adventure Zone | Parasailing | Beach Weekend Dolphin Excursion | Cruisin Tikis ~ more details available once booked. Guest stays over 27 days are excluded from this package. 

Travel Insurance:
Travel insurance is a smart way to protect your vacation investment from the unexpected. Whether it's illness, weather disruptions, travel delays, or last-minute cancellations, travel insurance helps cover costs so you don't lose money—or peace of mind. It's a small price for big protection, ensuring you're covered before and during your trip.

Security Verification Process: To abide by all legal requirements and building security rules, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official government-issued photo ID, confirm your contact information, provide a valid credit card with a name that matches your ID, pass through our verification portal. Important note: The information is collected for screening and verification only and is not stored or used for any other purposes.

Please be advised that all guests will be asked to sign a rental usage agreement that governs the terms of the stay. By completing the reservation you agree to the following:
- You agree to be bound by our rental terms and conditions.
- You acknowledge that you will be required to provide a copy of a valid government-issued ID and matching credit card prior to check-in.
- You understand that your check-in instructions might be withheld until you have successfully completed our verification portal.