Gulf Winds Unit 5

Steps to the Beach! Cozy Gulf Winds Condo for 4 on Okaloosa Island | Private Patio

1 BR
1 Bath
Sleeps 4

About

We help make the most of your vacation by providing Free Admission (some activities are seasonal) to some of the area's top attractions each and every day! Create exciting memories, have more fun, and truly experience your destination!

Beach Bliss at Gulf Winds – Steps from the Gulf!

Escape to this cozy one-bedroom condo at Gulf Winds, where the beach is practically at your doorstep! Just a short one-block walk to the stunning shores of Okaloosa Island, this charming first-floor unit makes it effortless to enjoy the sugar-white sands and emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Whether you're sunbathing, swimming, or strolling along the shore, the beach is waiting for you!

Comfort and Convenience

The master bedroom features a comfortable queen bed, nightstand with a reading lamp, and a dresser. In the living area, a queen sleeper sofa and a 55-inch TV provide space for relaxation or movie nights after your day of adventures.

Fully Equipped for Your Stay

Cook up a feast in the full kitchen, complete with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, toaster, and coffee maker. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening drinks on the private patio with seating. Plus, a dedicated laundry closet with a washer and dryer ensures convenience during your stay.

Ideal Location

Situated in the heart of Fort Walton Beach, you’ll have easy access to local dining, nightlife, and attractions like the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park and Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier. The beach is just steps away, making this condo the perfect base for a coastal getaway.

Additional Amenities

High-speed Wi-Fi and basic cable

Newly installed luxury vinyl plank flooring (2024)

Reserved parking for up to two vehicles

House Rules

Reservations must include at least one guest 25+ years old (active-duty military exempt).

No smoking or pets are allowed.

Respect the property, neighbors, and community—no parties or events.

Maximum occupancy is 4. A fee of $100 per person per night applies for exceeding this limit.

Parking

This unit includes parking for two vehicles. Parking is first-come, first-served in front of the condos. Boats, motor homes, and trailers are prohibited.

Check-In/Check-Out

Check-in time: 4:00 PM

Check-out time: 10:00 AM

Book Your Stay Today!

With its unbeatable location and cozy amenities, this Gulf Winds condo is perfect for couples or small families looking for a relaxing beach escape. Don’t wait—your Gulf-front retreat is just a click away!

Free Fun Program not valid for stays over 28 days. One ticket per activity per day.

Free Fun Activities Include:

Big Kahuna Water Park

Sea Blaster--Dolphin Cruise

Cattywampus WaterFun / Sunset Cruise

Gulfarium

LONG TERM STAYS/SNOWBIRDS: If you plan to stay more than 30 days, you may be required to have a cleaning every 30 days by our cleaners. If required, the cleaning fee will be added to your booking for each 30 days of your stay after booking. Contact us for more information.

CANCELLATIONS: We will follow the cancel policy you were provided by the booking channel you used. Be sure to read your rental agreement for all of the cancellation terms. Please contact the website from which you made the booking to initiate a refund; or contact us directly.

CHECK IN & CHECK OUT TIMES: Check in time is 4PM or later. Check out time is 10AM. Please plan accordingly.

To purchase a vacation condo like this one, Shelley Elley with Coldwell Banker

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom #1 Queen
Living Sleeping Combo #1 Sofa Queen

Bathroom Configuration

Full Bathroom #1

Property Rules

Check In: After 4pm
Check Out: Before 10am
Smoking: Not Allowed

Amenities

Air Conditioning
BBQ Grill
Big Screen TV
Cable
Clothes Dryer
Coffee Maker
Hair Dryer
Internet
Internet Access
Kitchen
Microwave
On the beach (no water view)
Open Patio
Patio
Refrigerator
Satellite or Cable
Self Check-In
Smoke Detectors
TV
WIFI
Washing Machine
Disinfected
Enhanced Cleaning
Essentials
FREE WIFI
Fire Extinguisher
Private Entrance
Smoke Detector
Wifi

Map

Videos

Frequently Asked Questions

CANCELLATION POLICY

In the event that you must cancel your reservation, please be aware that cancellations must occur at least 14 days prior to arrival date to receive a full refund. We will allow a full refund cancel if you cancel within 24 hours of booking your stay, even if you book within 14 days of arrival.  GUESTS THAT CANCEL 14 DAYS OR LESS BEFORE ARRIVAL DATE WILL BE CHARGED THE FULL AMOUNT. There will be no refund for early departure unless authorities request mandatory hurricane evacuation, in which case the refund will be pro-rated based on the room rate.
NOTE: We will follow the least resrtictive cancel policy if the site you booked on has one different from above.

VACATION INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.  The following are the ONLY reasons we will provide a full refund from 14 days before arrival date to arrival date: 1) the government orders travel ban or quarantine. 2) The beaches are ordered closed by the government for more than 24 hours 3) government restricts vacation rental check-ins that affect the arrival date.

FAMILY RENTAL ONLY

Reservations made for teenagers or young single groups will not be honored without any accompanying adult staying in the unit at ALL times. Unless otherwise stated in the listing, we require at least one member of the party to be 25 (twenty-five) years of age unless active duty military, then 21 years of age! No third party bookings without approval!  Any violators will be evicted according to Florida Statute 508.141 with forfeiture of all monies.

 

HOUSEKEEPING

There is no daily maid service. Linens and towels are included and not to be taken from the unit. An initial setup of trash liners, bathroom paper, and soap are provided. There is a $_CleaningFee_ one time cleaning fee. Additional cleaning fees will be due in the event that cleaning involves the removal of excessive sand.

 

UTILITIES

No compensation will be given for temporary outage of electricity, gas, water, cable, or telephone service. Outages will be reported immediately and all efforts will be made to have them restored as soon as possible. We do not provide telephone service in any property.  We recommend you have a cell phone for emergencies as all properties are in coverage areas of US providers.

 

SLEEPING CAPACITY/DISTURBANCES

Tenant and all other occupants will be required to vacate the premises and forfeit the rental fee and security deposit for any of the following: Occupancy exceeding the sleeping capacity of 4 people, using the premises for any illegal activity, causing damage to the premises rented or to any of the neighboring properties and any other acts which interferes with neighbors' right to quiet enjoyment of their premises.  Additionally, a fee of $100 per person per night for each person above the sleeping capacity of 4 will be due immediately.  A PERSON IS COUNTED REGARDLESS OF AGE!

 

SECURITY CAMERAS

If security cameras are present at the property, the listing and house rules will disclose this fact.  Security cameras are soley for visual (no audio) monitoring outside the property and are not present inside the property.  Tenant agrees that in outside areas there is no reasonable expectation of privacy and accepts the monitoring of the outside by security camera.  Tenant agrees not to tamper with the security cameras.


POOL, DOCK & PATIO

Tenant hereby acknowledges that the premises they have reserved may include a private or community pool; tenant agrees and acknowledges that the pool can be dangerous area, that the patio can be slippery when wet, and that injury may occur to anyone who is not careful. With full knowledge of the above facts and warnings, the undersigned Tenant accepts and assumes all risks involved to Tenant and all of Tenant's guests in or related to the private pool, and/or patio areas; and will hold Owner and Agent harmless in case of injury or death.  Owners and Agent require Tenant follow all published pool rules, which are available in the Guest Book and in the House Rules provided with the listing. No one should swim alone or allow children to be unattended at any time.  No Diving or climbing on rocks around pool. The gate to the pool must stay closed at all times unless entering or exiting.  Please read  about signs of drowning and realize a drowning person will not scream for help.  NO LIFEGUARD IS PROVIDED.

NO GUEST REPAIRS
Guests are not to service or repair anything on the property without consent of the property manager.  Guests will not call on service professionals  either.  Guest must report all maintenance issues to the property manager for triage and repair.  No reimbursement will be made for any guest expenditures for repairs or maintenance that are unapproved by the property manager.

PETS
If a property is advertised as pet-friendly, the listing will state that.  Pets in those properties are welcome with the payment of a fee to cover the additional costs of cleaning up and profits for the owner.  If the listing does not explicitly say pets are allowed, then pets are not allowed at the property and fines of uyp to $500 will be levied. 

 

Cleanliness
 
Our teams have worked hard to prepare this home for your arrival and provide a 5-star experience.  Please take a moment to explore the unit and familiarize yourself with the safety protocols and amenity operations.  If for some reason you find something is not up to your standard, we ask that you let us know within 4 hours of your arrival. This property does not come with daily housekeeping, so after the first 4 hours you accept the property as-is.  Of course, please let us know of any maintenance issues as soon as possible and during your stay so that we can plan to remedy it quickly.

Like most people, our teams thrive on positive feedback so please send any compliments our way or add them to your review!
 
LINENS • TOWELS • SUPPLIES
Your home will be furnished with bed linens, blankets, bath towels, washcloths, and pool towels, if applicable. It will also have ONE of each of the following: body soap, shampoo, conditioner, dish soap, dishwasher tab, clothes washer tab, 1 garbage bag per garbage can, toilet paper, and paper towels. Since occupancy and stay lengths vary, please be prepared to purchase any additional supplies needed for your stay as these items will not be replenished.
MAINTENANCE
Please report any maintenance needs and we will respond as quickly as possible. Refunds will not be made for maintenance issues including, but not limited to, utility outages, HOA-controlled amenities, heating and air conditioning, appliances, televisions, and internet/WIFI.
DAMAGES
Accidents can happen! We understand. Please report any damages as soon as possible and during your stay so we can work to have them resolved.


Check in and Check out Time
The check in date and time and check out date and time are located in the listing, booking agreement and the check in instructions email.

We reserve the right to charge a minimum of $250 fee for unautorized late checkout.

 

MAINTENANCE

Please report any maintenance needs for the premises to the us and we will respond as quickly as possible. Refunds may be made at our sole discretion for maintenance issues including, but not limited to heating and air conditioning, appliances, televisions, and stereos.

IMPORTANT: There must be at least one person in the unit that is 25 years of age or older on the check-in date.  You must be 25 years of age or older to book this property.  If there is no person on the reservation and participating in the stay that is 25 years of age or older, we reserve the right to evict all tenants with no refund.

General Rules:

Violation of these rules may result in eviction without refund or additional fees.

This property is located in a building with close neighbors.  Please treat this apartment as if it were your own.

PARKING---IMPORTANT!!!!!!
You must park in the parking area in front of the condo in the space marked 5.  Any other vehicle must be parked in an unmarked spot.  We do not guarantee parking for more than one car!

1) No parties!!  If you want to have a party, we can help you find an appropriate venue (just give us a call).  Of course, guests are welcome.  Guests should park in the designated area at the entrance to the property and NOT block the driveway.
2) Trash may be placed in the green dumpster at the left of the parking area  Please be sure to take your trash out.  We know you like a clean unit!
3) Please keep noise to normal family activities.
5) No boats, RVs or trailers in parking area.
6) No pets!!  We will fine you up to $500 to cover extra cleaning costs if we find evidence of pets.  Please report and service animals in advance and be prepared to provide documentation.
7) Any intentional damage to the common areas will be paid by the guest.
8) This unit is no-smoking.  Smoking means anything inhaled that is not prescribed by a doctor.  Smoking inside the unit will result in an additional $300 cleaning fee.  We respect your right to smoke, so please smoke outside on the patio with the doors and windows closed.  Please be respectful of the neighbors.  Be sure to discard all trash.
9) Please do not exceed advertised occupancy.  We count everyone, even babies!  Please see agreement for penalties.

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