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A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view of the ocean. - GS 501: Sandy Adventures (Fort Walton Beach)
A pool with a view of the beach and ocean. - GS 501: Sandy Adventures (Fort Walton Beach)
A beach with a wooden boardwalk leading to the shore, surrounded by sand dunes and beach umbrellas. - GS 501: Sandy Adventures (Fort Walton Beach)
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a white countertop, and a built-in microwave. - GS 501: Sandy Adventures (Fort Walton Beach)
A modern living room with two grey sofas, a glass coffee table, and a ceiling fan. - GS 501: Sandy Adventures (Fort Walton Beach)
Close to Okaloosa Island Beach, GS 501: Sandy Adventures provides golfing on-site, a water park and laundry facilities. Active travellers can enjoy kayaking at this condo. In addition to a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

GS 501: Sandy Adventures

  • Gulfside 501 - Sandy Adventures!

    FREE PARKING AND FREE WIFI!!! Lovely 2BR/2BA corner unit with an exceptional views and wrap around balcony! Lots of new furniture+ ARCADE GAME in the condo - Multicade Game with 24 classic arcade games including Ms Pacman, Gallaga, and more; Donkey Kong. The condo sleeps up to 6 guests, great KING size bed in the master bedroom! ***NOW WITH WIRELESS INTERNET!*** Walk-in shower in the master bath, double vanities, new light fixtures. You have to take a look at this condo! Don't miss out, comfy seats for the arcade game, kitchen backsplash, great balcony furniture. Flat screen TVs for living room as well as the master bedroom. The arcade game is just FUN FOR EVERYONE!

    The sleeping arrangements in this unit are as follows: master bedroom - 1 king bed, 2nd bedroom - 1 queen bed. Sleeper sofa in the living room. This unit sleeps 6.

    CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING WONDERFUL AMENITIES TO RENTING GULFSIDE UNIT 501:



    - *CORNER UNIT**FIFTH FLOOR**WRAP-AROUND-BALCONY**

    - **RARE** TABLE TOP CLASSIC ARCADE GAME

    - RIGHT ON THE BEACH - NO OBSTRUCTIONS

    - CHERRY-COLORED CABINETRY

    - SMOOTH TOP RANGE FOR COOKING

    - DETAILED/CUSTOMIZED TILE BACK SPLASH

    - TWO BEDROOMS, TWO LARGE BEDS EACH WITH ITS OWN BATHROOM!

    - WALK-IN SHOWER IN MASTER BATH

    - DOUBLE VANITIES IN MASTER BATH

    - SMALL AND PRIVATE property with only 15 condos altogether

    - GULFSIDE NOW FEATURING FITNESS ROOM!

    - FREE WIFI

    - FREE beach service

    - FREE golf

    - FREE snorkeling

    - FREE dolphin cruise

    - living room beach front

    - KEYLESS entry

    - ROOF-TOP POOL

    - BBQ grills

    - elevators

    Gulfside Condominiums is close to Fort Walton’s shopping and dining and a mere ten minutes from Destin, it has a rooftop pool area that provides one of the best views on Okaloosa Island. Guests can get to the beach from the boardwalk at the base of the parking area and can use a barbeque grill that is located along this boardwalk as well.



    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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About the area

Located on the beach, this condo is in Okaloosa Island, a neighbourhood in Fort Walton Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Okaloosa Island Beach and Destin Beaches. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Preston Hood Athletic Complex or Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Fort Walton Beach travel guide
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Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • A sunset over the ocean with a pier extending into the water.
    Fort Walton Beaches
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A beach with waves, a pier, and a clear sky.
    Okaloosa Island Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A beach with white sand, ocean waves, and a clear blue sky with clouds.
    Santa Rosa Sound
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A modern building with a brick-paved entrance, steps leading up to the entrance, and three flags on flagpoles.
    Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center
    3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • A pier with multiple concrete pillars extending into the turquoise ocean.
    Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    3 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Whataburger
    6 min drive
  • Gi Jade
    6 min drive
  • Olive Garden
    7 min drive
  • The Beachview
    16 min walk
  • Slim Chickens
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does GS 501: Sandy Adventures have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is GS 501: Sandy Adventures pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at GS 501: Sandy Adventures?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at GS 501: Sandy Adventures?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GS 501: Sandy Adventures?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GS 501: Sandy Adventures located?

Nestled on the beach, this Okaloosa Island condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Okaloosa Island Beach, Fort Walton Beaches and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Santa Rosa Sound and Ross Marler Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

GS 501: Sandy Adventures Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 165 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were very satisfied with this condo! We would definitely stay here again. It was very clean when we arrived. It had a well stocked kitchen. The furniture was comfortable. We spent many days enjoying the beautiful view on the balcony. The newly renovated sliding doors were so nice and the furniture on the balcony was great. The building and location overall was perfect for our family vacation. We also had two other units rented at Gulfside. All three units from Brooks and Shorey were phenomenal. We have also recommended this condo to friends and family. We look forward to returning.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Last min getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our rental was very nice, clean, and peaceful. Elizabeth with Brooks and Shorey was so kind and helpful every time I spoke with her. Beach was beautiful and Jacob with the beach service was great!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Enjoyable

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyable, easy access to beach. Beautiful condo. Only complaint is the washer and dryer is very old and needs replaced. Neither worked properly. This may be a deal breaker as far as re booking until the upgrade is done. Otherwise, we loved our stay!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Late anniversary celebration trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our experience was excellent! We have use Brooks and Shorey before and have always been please with their services. We have stayed at Gulfside before and in several different units. They have all always been very well kept and clean.On this trip we had to call and ask for maintenance to come and take care of a sink that was stopped up and they came over and took care of it that day.Other guests that we met in out building were friendly as well.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: From reservations to check out we experienced exceptional service from Brooks and Shorey. The condo was spotless with updated living room furnishings and drapes. The balcony is the best on the island. The building is showing its age and could benefit from a spruce up. The pool area is kept clean and is so enjoyable due to the view The WiFi in this unit is spotty however Brooks and Shorey responded immediately to address this. We appreciate the consistent service from the management company!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice play to stay but lacks personality

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My sister and I have been coming to Ft Walton for several years now. We try and always stay in 1 of 4 condo complexes due to proximity of Tom Thumb. You don't realize how convenient it is...until it's not! We walk to Tom Thumb everyday, sometimes twice a day. This condo was very nice. But it lacked personality. Furnishings were generic and there wasn't really a beach vibe. The arcade game was a bonus. Maintenance was spot on and there quickly when we needed them. Bedframe in spare bedroom was broken - actually not put together correctly. When we recognized the problem, maintenance came and fixed the same day. Rooftop pool was awesome. Despite having stayed at this complex before, we'd never used the pool. We thought it would be too hot. Quite the opposite. There was a great breeze up there. And the couple times we used, was either empty or maybe 1 other person there. Overall, this was a great condo. But would be even better with some beach decor.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Gulfside 501

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: None of the ceiling fan lights worked. Had only one light in the guest bedroom. Had to use the closet lights to see. Wi-fi is to sporadic in the master bedroom to use due to lack of signal. Pac-man game only works for one user not two. Almost fell in hall bath tub due to lack of a rubber mat; which I found later under the sink and installed. Hallway bath sink stoppers were so clogged up that I almost didn't get them to spring open after use.There are ants in the kitchen and found ant spray under kitchen sink; so they've been there for awhile.The TV and cable box were unplugged in the guest bedroom. No one from management checked the condition of the condo before we got there and we got there late. This is an older condo but these are things that should have been fixed considering the money we spent to rent.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation

Rental and beach were perfect! Kids loved the heated pool and the location was convenient to all activities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place, well maintained

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Gulfside is a great property, smaller and more intimate than the bigger beach resorts. Pool was down a couple of days, which was annoying as that is a selling point of the property. Also, be consistent about the no dogs policy. Several were on premises and barking nonstop. But the management is very easy to communicate with and the condo was perfect. We’ll be back
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Can't Say Enough

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Can't say enough, you guys were fantastic. You handled the cold weather problems easily and professionally. We can't wait to come back again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views & secluded beach

Overall good stay. Ver y clean and kitchen well stocked. The negatives: The arcade game did not work, balcony door handle was broke and hanging down, and the dryer did not function well, took 2 hrs to dry. The condo seemed to be crumbling as pieces of ceiling falling in underneath parking garage. The positives: great rooftop pool, the staff was responsive in office, new furniture, Xplorie, etc. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

amazing views

the 4 of us had a great time Friday Sept. 3 - Thurs. Sept. 9 then we must have gotten new neighbors because for most of the 2 1/2 days of our trip we could barely stand to use balcony someone was using we'll just say smoking something. We didn't complain because couldn't pinpoint who it for sure was.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Disappointed

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Third day into our stay we woke to the kitchen and hallway flooded with water from the fridge. The ice maker was pouring water. Called the number for maintenance and 30 minutes later they showed. In the meantime I was emptying buckets of water flowing from the ice maker. We had to buy ice to get us through the rest of the week. Also couldn’t get tv in the master to work. Tv in the other bedroom didn’t work either. Water pressure in the master shower wasn’t strong enough to rinse hair in the shower. The other bathroom was a little better so we had to use that one. Had rain a few days so a DVD player would have been nice but did not have one in the unit.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Incredible view... Rain or Shine!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We visited here for our 2014 Spring break and this is the first vacation where my family didn't want to leave! ~ What an incredible location (not too crowded), beautiful 5th floor views with amazingly fresh Gulf air and convenient for a quick drive to the pier for our meals and close enough to spend the day in Destin. What's even better is that watching the rain from the balcony is even amazing ~ Once the weather lifts, all you need to do is go downstairs and you're at the beach! No packing the vehicle with beach things and kids... you're there already with everything you need within walking distance! Love the beachfront location! The beach is the cleanest, softest and whitest we have ever seen... a tractor came around every morning to smooth and clean the debri (if any at all!) I have to give a shout-out to the fella who put out our chairs and umbrella ~ He was helpful and very kind! The only thing we can say as some minor negatives: Video game arcade didn't work (controls didn't respond to direction), the sofas could be updated, and the king bed was too soft for our liking. Otherwise, the condo was clean, decorated in a tasteful manner and had a homey feel to it. Looking back, I can't find any reason why anyone wouldn't want to stay here! This is a great place to stay ~ we'll definitely be back in the area!!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Great view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The view was great from this room. Room was very clean and very well decorated. We did have some issues but maintenance was there the same day to fix the high priority issue. The door handle to the balcony was broken and when showed to maintenance he said he would have to get the part and fix it. He never came back. The parking is worst if you drive a big vehicle. Parking is under the building and it’s hard to get a full size truck or suv under. The dryer in this unit doesn’t work very good. You have to start the cycle several times before anything is dry. The pool was green looking. Did report that but it never cleared up. We will continue to book with Brooks and Shorey but just won’t stay here. We thought the roof top would be awesome but not when it’s green looking. I know that’s not taken care of by Brooks and Shorey but it plays a part as to if someone wants to stay there or not. Same with parking.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Condo

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Comfortable, clean, beautiful view, and much more!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Can't Say Enough

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Can't say enough, you guys were fantastic. You handled the cold weather problems easily and professionally. We can't wait to come back again!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Gulfside 501

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful condo, very spacious! Video game console was a winner for my son and husband. Only issue was the master bathroom, dressing room is too large while shower and toilet was crammed into an extremely small space.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Unit in need of updates

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: To start this unit has a great view but that is where it stops. First the picture you see on the website is not at all what the unit looks like! All of the appliances are outdated and worn out. The carpet in both bedrooms is so nasty and stained, we were afraid to walk on it without shoes. It is need of a deep cleaning. The furniture is extremely worn. Also beware if you enjoy sleeping on your vacation, every morning at 7:30 the construction on the building outside your bedroom starts!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Easley vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Gulfside 501

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Condo was nice. However, Dryer took forever to dry clothes. Sofa bed should not be counted as a bed. It was terrible to even sit on. Rollaway was no better. We had to go out and buy an inflatable mattress. Men’s restroom by pool didn’t work so it was too dark to utilize!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Love the unit!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I did call the office 3 times because the arcade game would not work, this is the main reason we choose this unit because the game was a big hit last time & my 4 year old grandson was so excited. We had 2 days that we couldn’t even get on the beach due to weather & double red flags. No one ever came to check the game nor contacted me. I’ve always had the best service with Brooks & Shorey so this was quite the surprise.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Review

Our stay was nice other than all of the construction in the area and on our building.the construction was not disclosed at time of booking nor at check in, yes the VRBO had a note added to there site, but we did not recieve an email or notice.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022