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ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views!

Beachfront condo near Okaloosa Island Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
TV

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6896 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Place, Fort Walton Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Okaloosa Island Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Rosa Sound
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fort Walton Beach

On the beach.At this Okaloosa Island condo, you'll be well placed to visit Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches, both within a 5-minute walk. Also, Santa Rosa Sound is within half a mile (1 km) and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fort Walton Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Rosa Sound - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views!

Emerald Towers West 3004 - Sandcastle Retreat!
FREE PARKING AND FREE WIFI!!! 1BR/1BA UNIT CAN COMFORTABLY ACCOMMODATE 6 GUESTS, so if you are looking for a budget friendly option with beach front and many free amenities, then this is the condo for you!!

Serene Master Bedroom you will be sure to catch a great night sleep after a day out on the beach or catch a movie on the flat screen this unit offers. Twin size bunk bed in the foyer make the perfect place for even the little one to have their own space.

The living room offers a sleeper sofa as well as 2 comfortable chairs where you can kick back and relax while catching glimpse of a dolphin or two; the bathroom features an ample space and double sinks and shower and tub combo making it easy for you to relax and enjoy a nice bubble bath or a quick shower before you head out!

Kitchen is fully equipped with all the necessary appliances, so you'll be sure to want to cook in, as you can get a view from the kitchen as well!

Washer and Dryer in the unit will also make it a breeze to take care of your laundry needs while on vacation!

The sleeping arrangements in this unit are as follows: master bedroom - 1 queen bed. Bunk beds in the hallway. Sleeper sofa in the living room. This unit sleeps 6.

This rental features:
- Private balcony
- Elevators
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Ample bathroom space with shower and tub combo
- washer and dryer
- FREE BEACH SERVICE
- FREE SNORKELING
- FREE DOLPHIN CRUISE
- Pool
- BBQ Grills

Sound like what you are looking for ? Book today before its too late!

All of our nightly and weekly guests receive the following complimentary guest package:
2 beach chairs and an umbrella set up daily (March 1st to October 31st)
1 Free Round of Golf DAILY at 4 courses to choose from
* WINDSWEPT DUNES GOLF CLUB; a breathtaking 750 acre setting encompassing a serene 18 hole course
* REGATTA BAY GOLF & YACHT CLUB; a "must stop" Par 72 course on the Florida Panhandle
* EMERALD BAY GOLF CLUB; course designed by the famed golf course architect Bob Cupp
* SHALIMAR POINTE GOLF CLUB; located on the shores of Choctawhatchee Bay
1 Free Pass to a Dolphin Cruise DAILY (March 1st to October 31st)
* Morning, Afternoon, Sunset, and Fireworks Dolphin Cruise on the Cattywampus
* Beach or Sunset Dolphin Cruise on the Original Sea Blaster
1 Free Adult Pass to a Snorkeling Cruise DAILY (late spring, summer, and early fall); discover the beauty of the Gulf of Mexico by embarking on an unforgettable snorkeling adventure on the Original Sea Blaster or Cattywampus
1 Free Pass to Big Kahuna's Water Park DAILY; a 25-acre family fun park with over 40 water attractions, including a wave pool and speed slide

**Once your reservation is made, you’ll receive a personalized virtual guidebook filled with all the information you need to enjoy your stay to the fullest!**

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • 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 ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 896 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

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 fire extinguisher
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. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

1207-17742

Frequently asked questions

How close is ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views! to the airport?

This condo is 11.1 mi (19-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views! to the beach?

This condo is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views! offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views!?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views!?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views! have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views! to downtown Fort Walton Beach?

This condo is 1.2 mi away from Fort Walton Beach.

ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

jon w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place with nice ocean-front balcony.

Great place as advertised. Appreciated the perks: beach chairs, umbrella, discounted excursions. All a good value.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F., New Hope, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Accommodations are a Gem

Very impressed with the balcony views of the gulf, especially the sunrises and sunsets. That is the most outstanding feature of these accommodations. For a two-week stay in March this unit provided everything required to be self-sufficient, including a washer and dryer which we used often. No need to pack a lot of clothes! I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a stress-free vacation in an ideal location.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The location is amazing. It isn't a large resort, so the beach wasn't crowded. Having the free chairs, and, umbrella made going to the beach 100% easier. I would stay again. This is an older unit, so it isn't updated. It was very clean and maintained
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Brielle A.

Aug. 2022

Furniture was as pictured, the view was very nice and it was awesome to have chairs and an umbrella every day. The only downfall to the trip was the place needs some TLC. There are spots of the ceiling paint coming off, one of the hand towel holders by the sink just fell off the wall, the garbage can in the bedroom was fully cracked in half and we had a roach. I called the property people about the roach and the towel holder who told me they would have people come fix/spray, but those people never showed up during our stay. I get that roaches are a thing down there and they can sneak in when you open a door. However where we are from we don’t have them and it really freaked out my family member’s and it did make all of us feel really dirty and paranoid about bringing them back home with us. So besides those things, it was an okay place to stay. Not sure if I would stay here again on our next trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J., Southaven, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

This place was perfect for us. It was even a little bigger than we thought. From the view of the Gulf to the condo, this was one of the best stays we have had. No more going to Seagrove. This was better all the way around.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Ashley F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfort review

The only critique I have is that the beds were not very comfortable. Even the master headroom had a very thin mattress that was painful to sleep on. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience

Great accommodations in a wonderful location. Very comfortable with a lovely view of the gulf from our balcony. Would definitely return in the future.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S., EDWARDSVILLE, Il--USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday

Enjoyed our stay, new handle needed on screen to balcony
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great ocean view

This was a nice place, conveniently located and all the condos have an ocean view.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meagan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed

My husband and I really enjoyed the property. The location was perfect. The view was absolutely stunning. My only complaint is that the bed was not very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice, quiet beach. Lovely facility.

It wasn’t crowded. The beach attendant was amazing. Plenty of wildlife to observe while on lovely walks. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice view.

Needs a pillow mattress topper or new mattress Beach service was excellent..
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Tim R.

Brooks and Shorey Resorts Upgrade Flop

Didn’t actually get to stay in The property I had paid for; this review is a reflection of how Brooks and Shorey treated me when my condo was unavailable due to broken air conditioning. I arrived in time to get groceries and be ready to check in at 4 pm. I had to call at 4:30 to try and get the code to enter which is when they said AC was broken, but they were going to “upgrade” me at no additional charge to a unit in Another complex. The upgrade put me on the 1st floor where all I could see was sand dunes and the pool which was literally 10 feet from my balcony. Aside from not having the view I paid for and would have gotten, I was also subjected to the constant noise and traffic of everyone going in and out of the pool and the gates leading to the beach at all hours of the day and night (including a family doing water aerobics at 6:15am every morning). I will never….ever…book with anything Brooks and Shorey manages again. No offer of reimbursement or other compensation for screwing my one week of vacation for the year up.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kayla W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great visit

We loved the condo and the location. We did not have any problems during our stay. We loved eating breakfast on the balcony looking at the beach. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Daniel & Rebekah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Needs updating but overall was nice

The property was nice and clean.The beach was clean. I love that we were provided chairs and an umbrella. The kitchen has very basic cooking supplies. We needed a whisk several times but there wasn’t one. The couch was horrible and needs replaced. Do not expect to be able to check in at 4:00 p.m. It was 6:00 before we received our door code. Overall, I would probably stay there again if we ever go back to Okaloosa Island.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and comfortable!

Property was very clean and comfortable...beds could have been softer .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gus D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rest and relaxation

Okaloosa island is a very nice place to get some rest and relaxation Condo very clean and cozy for 2 people. Living room furniture due for upgrade And larger TVs should help future guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Lee W.

Vacation review

Location was great and view was wonderful beach service was a nice additiona. Property is a little outdated and beds were uncomfortable, but overall had a good experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view

Clean, enjoyed stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bobby H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

Close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

October 2020

Emerald Towers West was great! The reviews on this rental were accurate. The sofa was really bad so we didn’t sit on it and the mattress was very uncomfortable. Didn’t want to leave a review but I continued receiving a email asking so I’m just being honest. Sadly many travelers fill the same but the response is they can’t please everyone 🤷‍♀️ The unit was well stocked in the kitchen and clean which were really appreciated. Perfect location, gorgeous views and extremely convenient parking and accessing your room. Wish the owners would just update at least those two most important areas to make this the ultimate room😊
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

britni s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Loved the location of this condo and the fact it had beach chair and umbrella set up included. Will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Erin G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Property manager was great to work with. Property was clean and easy access to the beach. The only negative was how hard the furniture was.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Great place/location. Very clean. Living room furniture a bit uncomfortable but we were mainly sitting down at beach or on the balcony. Perfect view of ocean with short walk to beach. Perfect unit for family of 4.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Joshua P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The place is in a great location the room was good. It need new furniture and better beds. The couch is the worse thing I’ve every sat on.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020