The condo was great! It was clean and was exactly as the pics depicted it. The view and access to the beach was great! You can't be more than 75yds to the water. The chair service was excellent and although the beach was crowded up and down the beach, it was not at the condo. Another bonus is that you are very close to Stewby's (great food). We would definitely stay there again.
We had a wonderful vacation. The condo was updated and clean. Convenient location to destin and other areas. Steps to the beach and everything outside is nice and clean also. Love theVeranda.
The condo was absolutely beautiful and is right on the beach. The condo was very clean. The host was very honest and transparent about everything and was very helpful. We would stay here again and again
Very impressed with the cleanliness of the beach house and how stocked it was! Owners super responsive with messages sent out and even gave us surprise goodies. Location was beautiful, water very clear and weather perfect. Would recommend to friends and family, plan on returning!
This place was exactly as described. Beautiful views and quick access to the beach, very clean and we would definitely return. Good location, lots of things a short car ride away and everything needed to feel comfortable and safe. Thanks for sharing your place, we had a fantastic time!
Dan
The stay was absolutely amazing. I have stayed at a lot of places but this was the most amazing. The views were phenomenal and the condo was super clean and very well equipped with everything you need. The contact with the owners was extraordinary and super fast. I canât say enough about our stay here. We will definitely be staying at the Veranda every time we stay at Fort Walton. Thanks again for a wonderful stay.
Kim is professional and very nice!
In Jan., you never know if it will be nice enough to go out on the beach so view is most important! This was a perfect match for me and my 2 teen daughters. Right on the beach and a great view from the sofa too! One afternoon it was too breezy to stay on the beach so we enjoyed the protected balcony.
Q bed comfy. Girls loved the loft.
Super clean.
We had a few problems With this stay. The first time we were here, everything was great. This time we found that things were not stocked as well. Nothing in the kitchen to help us store our leftovers. I have found other VRBO to be stocked better. We had issues with the HVAC. However, the owners responded quickly to my concerns
Had I known there was construction going on I would have made a different choice in lodging. I was not told until I was on my way to Florida 5 days before my arrival way after I made my plans and paid for stay. Dirty and construction on units deck, scaffolding, dumpster, porta potty, no place to park, pool was full of construction material. Will not be back and will not use VRBO again. Unit is dated, worn and dirty. Windows needed cleaning and deck was torn up and had adhesive smell that was bad could open patio door.
Overall, the condo was very clean and beautiful, just like the pictures show. All the furniture and beds are very comfortable. I have stayed at The Veranda before, but never in one of the 2 bedroom units. I have never been disappointed in any of them. This unit is in the middle on 3rd floor. The fact that the location on the beach is perfect with beautiful views is one thing; another is the size of the whole building is not a huge complex, so not a lot of walking to get where you are going, not a lot of noise, except soothing sound of the waves. Only 9 units, all with a beachside balcony and great views, 3 floors above ground, an elevator, shaded parking(under building, a little tight to maneuver but doable), also a very nice clean pool with lots of loungers and chairs, and last but not least, easy access to the beach. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because my sister and I were scheduled to stay for a full 7 nights, yet we were only provided with two washcloths in each bathroom, and not enough towels for entire stay. We had to wash them frequently to have enough. I eventually bought couple extra washcloths and left them there. Also bought extra toilet paper since only one roll was provided in each bathroom for a week. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed, but I did buy a crockpot to use and left it there also. My choice because I had planned to fix a roast with vegetables so we could just spend less time running out and more time at the condo on the beach for couple days out of the 7 we were there. A previous condo had one, so I just assumed this one would also. Kim has always been very pleasant and accommodating to rent from. I am thinking the minor issues I had could easily be fixed if more attention by the cleaning staff could match up provided items to the number of people staying and for how long their stay is. Even given these things, I would not hesitate for a second renting again or recommending it to anyone else. Kim, thank you again for a delightful vacation!!!
Patty K. & Kathy C.
From Missouri
We had an amazing time in there. The host was very good replying my text with questions and very nice and friendly. They paid our Beach chairs for all the days we were there. Plenty towels very well equipped kitchen. Perfect
Fabulous experience staying at this property! Outstanding locationâwalkable to Okaloosa Pier, the Boardwalk stores/restaurants, and stunning views. Beautiful grounds & gorgeous, well-appointed condo decorationsâmodern beach vibes.
So grateful for the kitchen appliances (especially the blender) and UBER comfy bedding. Canât beat the private pool, balcony, and easy beach access. Alsoâtowels & beach toys + chair/umbrella service made it over the top luxurious & convenient.
Camden was quick to reply to inquiries & kindly helped me connect with other property owners so my sister could book the neighborsâ place when we all return next summer.
Amazing property & owners!!! Canât wait to return!!
This property is absolutely beautiful! The views cannot be beat! The condo was stocked with all we needed and the place is very clean! We were usually the only ones at the pool! It was wide open every day. As well the beach service is so convenient! The owners are so easy to talk to and did check on us our first couple of days into vacation just to make sure we didn't need anything! The calmness of this place is so peaceful! Nothing was over crowded! I highly recommend booking this property, you will love it! Thanks for everything!
Just got back from a wonderful stay at this unit. The condo was clean, nicely decorated, had a well equipped kitchen and a comfy bed. The beachfront location was the icing on the cake.
We have never been to Okaloosa Island before this trip and we will definitely be back! The condo it self was just as described in the listing. We had everything we needed to make meals while we were there. Having the beach chairs was a huge plus for us, one less thing to have to worry about or hassle with bringing your own. My girls loved having the loft area to themselves with their own bathroom!
The pool was very nice and we loved that it was never crowded. Overall the unit itself was wonderful as was the condo building. It was nice not fighting or waiting for an elevator or even chairs by the pool. Location to restaurants was good. We didnât have to drive far. We had a couple questions about checking in and Camden got right back with us, quickly! We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to our friends and family!!
This is our second home, not simply an investment property. We live in Nashville, but hope to one day spend more and more time on Okaloosa Island! Until then.. we hope you love our little getaway on the beach as much as we do. We became owners in August 2018. We rent and manage our little beachfront condo by ourselves. We do not own multiple properties, and do not use a property management company. We work very hard to maintain Premier Host status, and strive to provide each guest the best experience by making our home comfortable and functional.
We love Okaloosa Island because of it's beautiful, soft, white sand and beautiful emerald green waters. There are days that you cannot tell the difference between our beachfront and the Caribbean! Our beaches on Okaloosa island do not get overcrowded due to the restrictions our county puts on the size and height of commercial properties. Our condo building "The Veranda" only has 9 units, so our beachfront, parking, pool, and elevators are never overcrowded like the big hotels and resorts.
All the comforts of home, but with a beautiful oceanfront view of the gulf! Our 3rd floor view from the balcony offers the best view of the beach/ocean and sunsets! Fort Walton Beach does not have the crowds of Destin and Panama City, but is only 5 miles from the Destin bridge. So... our guests can enjoy the best of both worlds.