405 | Only a Dolphin is Closer to the Beach! | Condo in Fort Walton Beach

Gulf Front Paradise | "Beach Happy"
Luxe Coastal Retreat Condo / Gulf Dunes 405 - Okaloosa Island
This property is presented by Beach Stays Vacations – we are thrilled to host your beach vacation!
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"Beach Happy" Highlights
- Beach service included (2 chairs plus umbrella each day of your stay March 1 - October 31)
- Sleeps up to 6 guests
- 1 king sized bedroom suite
- Hallway bunk beds (sized for the weight and comfort of children)
- Sofa sleeper - BRAND NEW!
- Super comfy swivel chairs
- Stunning views from the 5th floor balcony with new furniture
- Free parking for multiple vehicles
EAT
- Gorgeous, remodeled kitchen with a beautiful tile backsplash, granite counters, and new stainless-steel appliances
- Combo coffee pot for pods and grounds
- Breakfast bar with 4 stools + dining area with chairs and bench
DREAM
- Beautiful king-sized master suite with comfortable mattress and crisp white linens
- Hallway bunks (bunks are sized for the comfort, weight, and height of children only)
- Sofa sleeper
PLAY
- 2 Gulf front pools, one seasonally heated
- Tennis court
- 2 private beach access points
- BBQ grills on site for guest use
- Walking distance or short drive to Stewby’s, mini-golf/ice cream, AJ’s Oyster Shanty, The Gulf, Parlor Donuts, Ali’s, and The Boardwalk
- Food trucks just over the bridge featuring excellent coffee, acai bowls, and more!
EXTRAS
- Luxe toiletries, freshly laundered linens, and fluffy white towels
- Hair dryer, iron/board
- We provide starter supplies of toiletries, toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher tabs, laundry tabs, and trash bags. Once this supply runs out, you will need to purchase additional supplies.
BEACH
- Okaloosa Island is less than 7 miles west of Destin. Because we don’t have high rises, we have the most stunning, unspoiled beaches that aren’t crowded with so many beach chairs you can’t even see the water!
YOUR HOSTS
The Beach Stays Vacation team is a boutique hosting team - we are passionate about delivering a great guest experience alongside a sparkling clean and well-maintained property, and to help our guests have the dream vacation they have worked and saved for!
Our team includes Kristine, Kim, and Shelly - we are excited to welcome you to the beach! We are here for you to answer any questions or to help you choose the perfect property, just ask. As owners and hosts, we have a small collection of beautiful properties to choose from. Our team looks forward to helping you have a fun and stress-free vacation...we know the world is full of choices, thank you for choosing us!
ADDITIONAL
- Free WiFi (not responsible for service disruptions).
- PET FREE PROPERTY - Per the signed Rental Agreement, any violation of the NO PET policy will result in IMMEDIATE EVICTION, plus additional cleaning charges. Our building does not allow guest pets and Emotional Support Animals are not required to be allowed by law in vacation rentals.
- Our condo is professionally cleaned and sanitized in between each guest – book with confidence!
- Check us out for property videos and itineraries of the Emerald Coast @beachstaysvacations
We are pleased to host several condos in the Gulf Dunes Resort – please reach out if you would like more options or have other friends or family who would like to travel with you and stay in a great Beach Stays Vacations accommodation!
** SPECIAL WINTER monthly & weekly rates - effective 11/1/25 – 2/28/26 **
SPECIAL MONTHLY RENTAL RATE FOR WINTER 2025/2026 - $2,250.00/month plus taxes, damage waiver & cleaning. For bookings longer than 1 month, monthly cleaning will be required which will also include a linen swap (to be paid by the guest). We will also provide mid-stay cleans and linen swaps for an additional fee.
SPECIAL WEEKLY RATE FOR WINTER - $750.00, plus taxes, damage waiver & cleaning (except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Martin Luther King and President's Day holidays).
RULES
- Minimum Age: "Beach Happy" requires a minimum of one adult over the age of 25 be staying at the property throughout the rental term
- All reservations include a mandatory rental agreement to finalize your reservation that will be sent to your email for easy electronic signature
- Every reservation includes an accidental damage waiver – should any accidental damage occur during your stay, simply notify us as soon as you can and provide a photo. We will file the damage waiver and replace/repair before the next rental guests arrive!
- We offer optional travel insurance to protect your vacation investment – this will include trip cancellations and delays, medical conditions, hurricanes, and much more.
- Balance of payment is due 60 days prior to the arrival date.
- CHECK-IN BEGINS AT 4:00 PM and CHECK-OUT IS BY 10:00 AM – We do not allow early arrivals as we are busy cleaning and sanitizing the condo for your stay. Should we finish early, we will automatically notify you.
- No smoking/vaping/drugs/firearms allowed in our condo or on the balcony

405 | Only a Dolphin is Closer to the Beach! is located in Fort Walton Beach - Destin. 405 | Only a Dolphin is Closer to the Beach! provides accommodation, featuring Pool, View, Accessibility, among other amenities. This Condo features Pool, View, Accessibility, to make your stay a comfortable one.

405 | Only a Dolphin is Closer to the Beach! has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Condo because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Condo, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Condo has a friendly neighborhood, and the Fort Walton Beach - Destin has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Condo in Fort Walton Beach - Destin, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.