Panhandle Paradise, Waterfront, 2 Dog Friendly in Fort Walton Beach. Free Activities Included!

Bayou 565 - Panhandle Paradise 🌊 | Waterfront | Dog-Friendly 🐾 | Fire Pit & Grill | Sleeps 10
🏡 Your Perfect Bayfront Escape Awaits!
Welcome to Bayou 565 - Panhandle Paradise, a spacious 3-bedroom waterfront townhome designed for relaxation and adventure. Nestled in the heart of Fort Walton Beach, this retreat offers breathtaking bay views, modern comforts, and dog-friendly perks—so bring your furry friends along!
🛏️ Where You'll Sleep:
Master Suite – King bed, private bathroom w/ walk-in shower, and private balcony
Guest Bedroom – Fun bunk bed setup (sleeps 3)
Third Bedroom – Cozy sleeper sofa
Extra Sleeping Space – Sleeper sofa in the living room
Sleeps up to 10 guests comfortably
🌞 Outdoor Bliss:
Direct waterfront patio – perfect for morning coffee or sunset cocktails
Fire pit & grill – gather for cozy nights under the stars
Dog-friendly – Up to 2 dogs welcome ($150 fee per dog)
🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen & Cozy Living Space:
Full kitchen w/ modern appliances + Keurig & standard coffee maker
Spacious living room with Smart TV for movie nights
Washer & dryer for added convenience
Wi-Fi & air conditioning throughout
🎟 Exclusive Guest Perks – Over $500 in FREE Activities!
Enjoy 1 free adult admission to each of these every day of your stay:
✔ Dolphin Cruise 🐬
✔ Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park 🎡
✔ Big Kahuna's Waterpark 💦
✔ Wild Willy's Adventure Zone 🏴‍☠️
✔ Cattywampus Dolphin Cruise 🚤
✔ Parasailing & More!
(Details provided after booking. Stays over 27 days excluded from the package.)
📍 Perfect Location:
✅ 7 miles from Destin's world-famous beaches & dining
✅ 15-20 minutes from VPS Airport
✅ Close to local restaurants, shopping & attractions

🏡 House Rules for Bayou 565
- Occupancy: Maximum of 10 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.

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.