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Heron 501--HUGE 3Br/3 Ba Corner Condo Now with BEACH SERVICE INCLUDED!!

Condo near Okaloosa Island Beach in Fort Walton Beach

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A heated pool
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 112419 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Place, Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Okaloosa Island Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fort Walton Beach

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Okaloosa Island condo, you'll find Fort Walton Beaches and Okaloosa Island Beach. Choctawhatchee Bay and Santa Rosa Sound are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Wild Willy's Adventure Zone - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sura Korean Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Old Bay Steamer - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪FUBAR Pizza Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Floyd's Shrimp House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Upper Deck Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Heron 501--HUGE 3Br/3 Ba Corner Condo Now with BEACH SERVICE INCLUDED!!

NEW FOR 2026 GUESTS, BEACH SERVICE IS INCLUDED DURING SEASON!!
Heron 501 | Luxurious 3BR/3BA Bayfront Condo with Wrap-Around Balcony, Stunning Views & Resort Amenities

Welcome to Heron 501, a beautifully appointed three-bedroom, three-bathroom bayfront condo offering panoramic water views and the perfect blend of luxury and comfort. Perched on a high floor with a wrap-around balcony, this spacious retreat provides plenty of privacy and room to unwind after a day of fun in the sun.

Step inside to find two private master suites, a guest bedroom, and open living and dining areas designed for gathering and relaxation. The condo also includes a fully equipped kitchen, and a washer and dryer for your convenience.

Sleeping Arrangements & Highlights
Main Master Suite: King bed | Private balcony with unobstructed bay views | Ensuite bathroom with double vanity, garden tub, and walk-in shower | Twin sleeper chair—perfect for kids who like to be close
Second Master Suite: King bed | Private bathroom | Private balcony with partial Gulf views
Guest Bedroom: Queen bed + twin bunk beds + twin trundle | Bathroom located just outside the door
Living Room: Queen sleeper sofa
Sitting Room (off kitchen): Additional sleeper sofa for flexible sleeping space
Each bedroom features its own flat-screen TV, ample storage, and inviting coastal décor.

Spacious Living & Dining
The open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area allows everyone to be part of the fun—whether preparing a meal, watching a movie, or simply enjoying the incredible bay views. The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to prepare and serve meals with ease, while the dining area comfortably seats your group for family dinners or game nights.

Resort Amenities & Location
From your balcony, take in the breathtaking views of the Choctawhatchee Bay, with easy access to the marina, lazy river, and resort pools just steps away. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, convenient elevator access, and everything you need for a relaxing coastal escape.

Nearby Attractions (Walking Distance)
John Beasley Park
Okaloosa Island Boardwalk & Fishing Pier – shops, restaurants, and entertainment
Gulfarium Marine Adventure ParkCrab Island excursions, boat rentals, and jet ski adventures
Airports: 20 minutes from VPS | 12 minutes from DTS

Heron 501 offers a serene and sophisticated coastal retreat—perfect for families or couples seeking stunning water views, resort-style amenities, and spacious comfort on beautiful Okaloosa Island.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,419 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
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 deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Heron 501--HUGE 3Br/3 Ba Corner Condo Now with BEACH SERVICE INCLUDED!! to the airport?

This condo is 10.2 mi (17-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Heron 501--HUGE 3Br/3 Ba Corner Condo Now with BEACH SERVICE INCLUDED!! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Heron 501--HUGE 3Br/3 Ba Corner Condo Now with BEACH SERVICE INCLUDED!! to the beach?

This condo is a short 5-minute walk from Fort Walton Beaches and 7-minute walk from Okaloosa Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Heron 501--HUGE 3Br/3 Ba Corner Condo Now with BEACH SERVICE INCLUDED!! offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Heron 501--HUGE 3Br/3 Ba Corner Condo Now with BEACH SERVICE INCLUDED!!?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at Heron 501--HUGE 3Br/3 Ba Corner Condo Now with BEACH SERVICE INCLUDED!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Heron 501--HUGE 3Br/3 Ba Corner Condo Now with BEACH SERVICE INCLUDED!!?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Heron 501--HUGE 3Br/3 Ba Corner Condo Now with BEACH SERVICE INCLUDED!! have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does Heron 501--HUGE 3Br/3 Ba Corner Condo Now with BEACH SERVICE INCLUDED!! have a spa?

This condo doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Heron 501--HUGE 3Br/3 Ba Corner Condo Now with BEACH SERVICE INCLUDED!! to downtown Fort Walton Beach?

This condo is 1.3 mi away from Fort Walton Beach.

Heron 501--HUGE 3Br/3 Ba Corner Condo Now with BEACH SERVICE INCLUDED!! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the place!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natali M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful corner condo with a great view of the bay. Condo is roomy and was perfect for our family of 8 to include all grown children and one early teen. Beds were very comfortable, kitchen had everything you need to make a great meal, plenty of linens and towels. We enjoyed our stay and will be back!
Sunset from the balcony
View from the balcony in the morning
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This condo is fantastic. Its super spacious and just so well appointed. The beds are amazing. Everyone said they had the beat sleep they'd ever had. We did a quick weekend with our kids and grandkids and they all want to book our family vacation here for next year.The only thing... this isnt a criticism just so folks know, while the kitchen is very well stocked with pots and pans, bakeware etc, you need to bring everything to cook with. Even salt and pepper. I didnt even think about packing that. Just plan for that. The lazy river was a family favorite. Our 5 year old granddaughter loved it and said it was one of the best beach trips!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an incredible time on our vacation. The condo was absolutely perfect. It had everything we needed and the space was perfect for our family. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a great place! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and views. Quiet and relaxing but plenty of amenities and this to do nearby. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

peggy a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Girls trip, condo was beautiful located in walking distance of restaurants and shops. Beach is clean with access to shops and restaurants. Nice place to relax enjoy the views
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cate H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great memories made

Was disappointed the jacuzzi tube wasn't working. Knobs were off the tube. At our age we were looking forward to being able to use that to help with aches and pains from walking around all day. We feel like we should get money back because this was a huge reason we rented this type of condo. There was also a bar of soap left in shower that had hair on it from private areas of the body from previous renter. Didn't like having to deal with disposing of that. Which made us think unit wasn't very clean. Floors were also dirty. We usually stay at this location at least once a year, and sometimes twice a year. We really enjoy the area. Would like credit for the problems we had with this stay, other than the problems we enjoyed time with our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D., Loveland ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Roomy

The unit had a lot of room. No problems
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beyond Amazing!

Very clean and simply gorgeous. I just wanted to hang out on the huge patio when i want floating in the lazy river. The master bath is bigger than an RV! The lazy river takes 5 minutes to make a complete lap. Getting to the ocean is easy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob K., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Ft Walton May ‘24

Very beautiful and roomy place.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very satisfied

Very nice condo and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Size of condo was great for the whole family
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

We had a good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place buuuuuut

When exitig the condo unit to the awesome deck overlooking the water there is a 8 inch tall riser at your feet where you trip over. for the life of me I have no idea why it's there but it caused me to fall it caused my son to fall and gave my granddaughter a serious big bruise on her ribs. It made us angry because it hurt her so bad. You cannot remove it and of course you're not thinking about stepping over something when you're going out to the deck. It's a shame because otherwise it's a great place. If I didn't know better I would have thought it was a practical joke. I put some blankets and pillows down over them when we had guests so they wouldn't fall. I asked someone who worked there to take a look at it and they said they never seen such a thing. Neither me nor my guests could imagine why it's there. This riser was rlthe full width of the slide door openings and at both doors.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauri C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large Comfortable Condo with a huge patio

I would definitely reccomend this location. We came with 6 adult couples but the condo would be great for familys as well (There are multiple swimming pools and a lazy river) 3 bathrooms which was wonderful! This is a great location if you have a boat as there are slips you can rent at the condo and a Marina close by. The location is very convenient. There is a nice bayside view. We utilized the large patio every day. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Plenty of wildlife to see. I prefer the bayside water and view but if you want to enjoy the beach there is a walking bridge to the beach. They rent chairs and umbrellas and there is a wagon at the condo for you to carry other items. Fishing charters and boat rentals right next door. The kitchen is well stocked but there is only a Keurig so you will need K-cups for coffee. Property management was very responsive. We actually had to reach out to them because we stayed an extra day!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriele H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful condo

The condo was gorgeous and very spacious for our family of five adults and five children. Very short walk to the beach across pedestrian bridge. Most of our time was spent at the lazy River to make the kids have a memorable experience. Awesome customer service. We arrived in 3 separate cars and found that there were only 2 parking passes. I called and within a few minutes another two parking passes were delivered to our condo. The only cons were that there was a keurig one cup coffee machine only when we have 3 2 cup coffee drinkers and we ended up purchasing a coffee machine at Publix. The other complaint was the pillows. Some where really hard and others didn’t have enough stuffing to be supportive. Overall we had a very enjoyable stay. We would definitely stay at this condo again and highly recommend to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Party of 11

We were a party of 11 (6 adults, 5 kids). Plenty of room for everyone. Great views of the bay, and convenience of the sky bridge got us to the beach side pretty easily. Lazy River was a great bonus. Would definitely book this rental again. Balcony was huge and accommodating for the whole family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful time in our favorite vacation spot!

This was a wonderful condo with plenty of room for our group! Beautiful views off the balcony and easy access to all the amenities! Will return!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele B., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place to stay!

We go to the beach every summer and this is a great condo. We felt very comfortable and accommodated from the second we walked in. Great restaurants are within walking distance and everything we needed was nearby. We enjoyed our stay and will be back next summer!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was great stay

It was very easy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

We loved our room. Loved the lazy river and the smaller pool on the side. Everything was very clean and nice. Grilled burgers our last night. Very family friendly place. Great place to take your kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

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