Islander Beach Resort is a 7-story structure of 114 condos on a short 2 mile stretch of Okaloosa Island and sits DIRECTLY on the beach. The building is painted aqua blue and gray, and all units overlook the ocean. There are 2 elevators and lots of parking. Guests can freely access the beach, pool, BBQ pits and parking area (a parking pass is needed), but you will probably spend the majority of your time on our large private balcony overlooking the pool and beach, listening to the waves.
The space
Newly RENOVATED and UPDATED 2 bedroom/2 bath fully furnished 5th floor condo with SPACIOUS living and dining area and a WIDE PRIVATE BALCONY overlooking the sugar sand beaches and emerald surf of Okaloosa Island on the Gulf just west of Destin. After a long day at the beach, relax with a glass of wine and charge your phone on the balcony while you watch dolphins play in the waves! This unit is situated directly on the beach and gives you a front row, unobstructed, and less crowded view of the Gulf.
- CONDO accommodates 6 guests: one King bed, two Twin beds, and one pullout Queen sofa-bed are available. - Luxury vinyl flooring throughout condo. No wall-to-wall carpeting. - LIVING area includes sofa bed, chair, and 2 recliners. 50” HDTV with DVD player which can be easily viewed from kitchen and dining areas. - MASTER Bedroom has a TV and 2 small closets leading to attached Master Bath, double sinks and enclosed shower tub. - TWIN Bedroom has a TV and closet, adjacent to Full Bath with enclosed shower tub. Bath also adjoins main hallway. - Both bedrooms have HDTV’s and room darkening curtains to keep out morning light. - Both bathrooms are newly tiled and have hand showers for sandy feet! - KITCHEN includes all stainless appliances: refrigerator with ice maker, glass top electric stove and oven, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal and coffee bar. There is plenty of counter-top and cabinet space for storage. - KITCHEN is fully stocked for cooking and dining. COFFEE BAR includes both Carafe AND Keurig Coffee makers, in addition to a blender, can opener, toaster and mixer. - DINING Table seats 6 with extra seating for 4 at the Breakfast Bar. - Expansive BALCONY also includes 2 tables and seating for 6. - Hall closet contains a stacked WASHER/DRYER inside the unit. - Bath and Kitchen TOWELS, BATH RUGS, and BEDSPREADS are provided and ALL are laundered between guests. - BEACH TOWELS are also provided and are laundered between guests. - FREE starter supplies in unit for kitchen, bath, and laundry. - FREE in-room Guest WiFi (pass word posted in unit). WiFi expander for bedrooms - FREE Parking. Please obtain a parking pass at the front office between 9-5. If you arrive after 5pm, you can park in the lot and obtain the pass the next day. - Beach Umbrella/Chair Service is NOT included. (We provide umbrellas, chairs and beach towels in the unit.) If you prefer daily beach service, it is available from the venders on the beach, on a first come first serve basis.
**All guests are required to provide a copy of the PHOTO ID or DRIVER’S LICENSE of the person securing the rental to your Airbnb host. You may also be asked to provide the names and ages of all guests that will be present in the condo. For further info, see House Rules.
***HURRICANE POLICY*** If there is a named HURRICANE forecast for FWB and a MANDATORY EVACUATION of Okaloosa Island during your stay, you will be refunded for the AFFECTED days of your stay. If you believe our policy does not meet your needs, we recommend you purchase third party travel insurance.
Guest access
Guests can access the BEACH at any time. Swimming in the Gulf is permitted except during a RED flag warning. (Flag chart provided at lifeguard station and in condo.) Pool hours and rules are posted near the pool. Private GYM is available for guests (enter through the lobby) from 9am - 5pm. Stationary Charcoal BBQ GRILLS are available for guests near the parking lot area. TRASH CHUTES are available on every floor. If you have questions during your stay concerning on-site parking, beach rentals, Red Box or the above guest amenities, please visit the lobby front desk between the hours of 9am - 5pm. Please obtain a parking pass from the lobby office the day after you arrive.
Other things to note
HOUSE RULES and GUEST POLICIES: - The guest who secures the booking MUST be at least 25 years of age. The person securing the reservation MUST provide a copy of a VALID PHOTO ID and, if asked, the NAMES and AGES of all guests staying in the condo. - A $300 refundable security deposit will be assessed and must be paid through one of three third-party payment services: Venm0, Ca$happ, or Pay-Pal. In some cases, we will also accept personal checks. -Once these requests are fulfilled, you will be given check-in instructions along with your door code for your stay. - There is a strict NO PARTIES policy for all guests. If it is determined that a party is occurring in the unit, ALL GUESTS PRESENT WILL BE IMMEDIATELY ESCORTED OFF THE PREMISES by security or law enforcement and there will be NO REFUND given. - There is a strict "NO PETS" and "NO SMOKING" Policy for all guests. This will also cause you to be escorted off the premises with no refund. -If any of the above situations occur, there will be up to an extra $1000 charged to your guest account through Airbnb. - Condo management does not allow PETS to "visit" with guests. - Condo management does not allow BBQ pits or fireworks on the balconies. Smoking on the balconies is also not allowed. - Subletting of the unit is not allowed. - Condo management does not allow towels to be hung over the balcony railing or items to be thrown from the balcony.
CHECK-IN PROCEDURE: Check-in is at 4:00 PM. Your door code will unlock the door only AFTER 4:00PM on the day of check-in and BEFORE 10:00AM on the day of check-out. (See DOOR CODE LOCK OUT below). We have a self check-in procedure. You will not have to stop at a rental office or lobby front desk. The management of the rental unit is conducted only by your Airbnb host and her co-hosts. There is a co-host available on the premises and your Airbnb host is just minutes away.
SECURITY: The Condo Association manages the security of the building, the parking lot, lobby, beach services, the pool, and other common areas. Early check-ins CANNOT be scheduled due to our contract with housekeeping and our Smart Lock security.
**DOOR CODE LOCK OUT** Entry to the unit is controlled by Smart Lock software. If you try to use your assigned door code to unlock the door before the 4PM check-in time, the lock will deny access! Multiple attempts before 4PM are detected by the Smart Lock as “Unauthorized Access Attempts”. If this occurs, your assigned code may be permanently denied access and will not work, even AFTER 4PM. Your access to the unit will be delayed until a new code can be reassigned by the host or someone can arrive to physically recharge the lock.
CHECK-OUT INSTRUCTIONS: - Check out is at 10:00 am. Your door code is set to disengage at that time. Please gather dirty towels in a pile on the bathroom floor. Please empty all leftovers and open food containers from the fridge. Place all dirty dishes in the dishwasher. Please do not leave dirty pans of food in the sink, oven, fridge or stove. Gather trash and place excess in the trash chute. If you forget something in the unit, please contact me directly ASAP so I can ask housekeeping to retrieve it.
KITCHEN FEATURES
Blender
Can Opener
Coffee Maker
Counter
Dishes
Dishwasher
Garbage Disposal
Microwave
Mixer
Pots
Refrigerator
Stove
Toaster
Utensils
Drip Coffee Maker
Keurig Coffee Maker
Ice Maker and Filtered Water
Oven
Breakfast Bar
LAUNDRY FEATURES
Ironing Board
Linens
Towels
Washer/Dryer
Mop and Bucket
Broom and Dustpan
Laundry Hampers
Beach Tote
Iron
INSIDE FEATURES
Cable
Ceiling Fans
Central Air
Cleaning
DVD
Heat
Internet
Sofa Bed
TV
Vacuum
Wireless
Magazines and Brochures
DVD Player and Movies
Closet Hangers
Sofa Bed Linen Chest in Living Area
Pack and Play
OUTSIDE FEATURES
BBQ Grill
Community Pool
Fitness Center
Outside Shower
Porch
Porch Furniture
Private Parking
Surfing
Shuffleboard
Vending Machines (including Redbox)
Free Parking
Picnic Tables, Umbrellas, and Pool Chairs
Beach Equipment/Toys