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ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views!

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A balcony with a glass table and chairs overlooking a beach with umbrellas and people. - ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views! (Fort Walton Beach)
Local Area Attraction - The Boardwalk- Beach Access - Directly on the beautiful beaches..same beach as your condo! - ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views! (Fort Walton Beach)
A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa. - ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views! (Fort Walton Beach)
A beach with a wooden boardwalk, white sand, and clear blue water. - ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views! (Fort Walton Beach)
A kitchen with a white stove, dishwasher, and sink. There is a clock on the wall and a window with a view of the ocean. - ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views! (Fort Walton Beach)
Okaloosa Island Beach is located near ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views!, which provides golfing on-site, a water park and laundry facilities. Active travellers can enjoy kayaking at this condo. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views!

  • Emerald Towers West 3004 - Sandcastle Retreat!
    FREE PARKING AND FREE WIFI!!! 1BR/1BA UNIT CAN COMFORTABLY ACCOMMODATE 6 GUESTS, so if you are looking for a budget friendly option with beach front and many free amenities, then this is the condo for you!!

    Serene Master Bedroom you will be sure to catch a great night sleep after a day out on the beach or catch a movie on the flat screen this unit offers. Twin size bunk bed in the foyer make the perfect place for even the little one to have their own space.

    The living room offers a sleeper sofa as well as 2 comfortable chairs where you can kick back and relax while catching glimpse of a dolphin or two; the bathroom features an ample space and double sinks and shower and tub combo making it easy for you to relax and enjoy a nice bubble bath or a quick shower before you head out!

    Kitchen is fully equipped with all the necessary appliances, so you'll be sure to want to cook in, as you can get a view from the kitchen as well!

    Washer and Dryer in the unit will also make it a breeze to take care of your laundry needs while on vacation!

    The sleeping arrangements in this unit are as follows: master bedroom - 1 queen bed. Bunk beds in the hallway. Sleeper sofa in the living room. This unit sleeps 6.

    This rental features:
    - Private balcony
    - Elevators
    - Fully Equipped Kitchen
    - Ample bathroom space with shower and tub combo
    - washer and dryer
    - FREE BEACH SERVICE
    - FREE SNORKELING
    - FREE DOLPHIN CRUISE
    - Pool
    - BBQ Grills

    Sound like what you are looking for ? Book today before its too late!

    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. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Okaloosa Island Beach and Destin Beaches. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Preston Hood Athletic Complex, or consider a night out at Azul Mexican Fusion. 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
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A beach with white sand, ocean waves, and a clear blue sky with clouds.
    Santa Rosa Sound
    5 min walk - 0.5 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
    4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • A pier with multiple concrete pillars extending into the turquoise ocean.
    Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    4 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Whataburger
    6 min drive
  • Gi Jade
    7 min drive
  • Stewby’s Seafood Shanty
    9 min drive
  • Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton
    9 min drive
  • The Beachview
    11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views! located?

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

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Reviews

ETW 3004: Sandcastle Retreat - Wake Up To Amazing Beach Views! Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 138 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our view was wonderful, property, was as listed, very clean, and peaceful :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place with nice ocean-front balcony.

Great place as advertised. Appreciated the perks: beach chairs, umbrella, discounted excursions. All a good value.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our expectations were high and they did not disappoint us. The condo was clean well stocked, and everything seemed to work. The view from the balcony was tremendous and we stayed out there almost all the time. Having an umbrella and two chairs on the beach was awesome. We couldn’t go swimming in the water while we were there because of the rough surf and high winds, but we did stroll down the beach up to our knees.The only thing I would suggest is that although everything was functional, it could use some updating. But with the view that you had from the balcony, who cares, it really wasn’t that important. We had a great time and looking forward to coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Accommodations are a Gem

Very impressed with the balcony views of the gulf, especially the sunrises and sunsets. That is the most outstanding feature of these accommodations. For a two-week stay in March this unit provided everything required to be self-sufficient, including a washer and dryer which we used often. No need to pack a lot of clothes! I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a stress-free vacation in an ideal location.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous stay

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 had an awesome stay. The room was very clean, a little outdated, but still very comfortable and clean. All our needs were met. Rental company was always available to answer questions and they have gone above and beyond to accommodate.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great choice!

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: Nice size one br one bath. Great balcony. Spacious and shaded all day. Small but nice pool. Great accommodations ie: TVs, fridge, stove, microwave, etc. We’ll definitely be back and recommend to everyone!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

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: The condo was beautiful and right on the beach, what a view! Plenty of room for my family of 6. Hannah was fantastic at helping me out with a few things. The only thing I would change is the check-in time, it should be at least at 2.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Location, Location, Location

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: Our vacation spot has always been Orange Beach. We were at the point where we would not even get in the water because it was nasty. . This place is a jewel! The water was so clean. EASY access to the beach. Not crowded. The condo was nice enough. It was very clean and spacious. This is no upscale condo but who cares We’re all about the beach! We will definitely be back.!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Beautiful views/needs updating

Rating Details: 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: This is the second time in 3 years my family has stayed in this condo. We absolutely love the views. The first time was just my husband and I, but we took our kids with us this time. The view of the ocean is breathtaking. The kitchen itself is stocked well with the necessities. The unit overall was good, but could definitely use some updating. My kids complained about the beds on the bunk beds each night. They said that they were super uncomfortable. The sleeper sofa was the same. The head of the sleeper sofa would not stay up, so they had to sleep at the opposite end. Thankfully they are only 10/11 so they were just short enough that this did not cause any problems. The left side of the double sink for the bathroom was not useable. The stopper had been broken previously so the water would not drain. The bathroom could also use some updating as the tub was stained from previous tenants. Overall, we will book another condo through the company again, just not this condo.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view !!! Remarkable. Plenty of towels and toiletries. Having a washer and dryer great addition
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The best service

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: Nothing but amazing. We are definitely coming back next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As advertised, nine quiet area
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great!

Close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The view from the balcony was great. The condo itself was not well maintained and unwelcoming. The carpet was gross, the couch was stained, bed was uncomfortable. Even the keypad to the door was corroded and welcome mat torn. The pool was in the parking lot, which was odd but it was clean and heated. The parking lot is on a slope and was difficulty for my friend to manage with a cane.Having beach chairs and umbrellas was nice and the beach and water were beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful as always!

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 love this place! This was our 4th year staying in the exact condo! Everything is just as pictured... very clean and they always leave us enough to enjoy our vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

This was an amazing stay! Location was perfect, property was stocked with everything we needed, clean. We will be crank again. I recommend that you stay on 3rd floor or higher due to the view, 1st floor you would only be able to see the sand dunes. Will be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

The location is amazing. It isn't a large resort, so the beach wasn't crowded. Having the free chairs, and, umbrella made going to the beach 100% easier. I would stay again. This is an older unit, so it isn't updated. It was very clean and maintained
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beach vacation

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 views of sunrise and sunset. Rental very clean and adequately supplied for our stay. 1 bedroom but had great layout
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Vacation Rental

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: From the moment you walk into the condo, the clean rooms and stunning view erase your stress. Love having a washer and dryer and full kitchen. The main bed is very comfortable too.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Best vacation ever!

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: Everything was absolutely perfect. Super easy check in. Beautiful beachfront view. Close to so many delicious restaurants. Perfect size room for our family of five. Kiddos absolutely adored it. 5/5 Would definitely recommend.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

softball spring break

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: The rental was just what we needed. I did feel it could have been a bit cleaner. Toilet was not clean under seat, coffee ring on chest of drawers in bedroom, foot stool needs replaced.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Annual Beach Trip, first stay @ this condo

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: It was my granddaughter's first beach trip and she loved it. The condo was fine, it could be better with a few updates, but overall you can't beat the location & view! My only compliant was that the sofa bed was broken, there's no way you could sleep on it, so my daughter slept on the sofa as is. 4 stars for the sofa bed!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Needs updating but overall was nice

The property was nice and clean.The beach was clean. I love that we were provided chairs and an umbrella. The kitchen has very basic cooking supplies. We needed a whisk several times but there wasn’t one. The couch was horrible and needs replaced. Do not expect to be able to check in at 4:00 p.m. It was 6:00 before we received our door code. Overall, I would probably stay there again if we ever go back to Okaloosa Island.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

October 2020

Emerald Towers West was great! The reviews on this rental were accurate. The sofa was really bad so we didn’t sit on it and the mattress was very uncomfortable. Didn’t want to leave a review but I continued receiving a email asking so I’m just being honest. Sadly many travelers fill the same but the response is they can’t please everyone 🤷‍♀️ The unit was well stocked in the kitchen and clean which were really appreciated. Perfect location, gorgeous views and extremely convenient parking and accessing your room. Wish the owners would just update at least those two most important areas to make this the ultimate room😊
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Relaxing Stay

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: This was a great condo for our family of 5. It was clean and smelled great when we first arrived. Brooks and Shorey has always been great to work with and we received the code easily for check-in. I’ve stayed at numerous condos at Ft Walton, but this condo location has probably been my favorite! It wasn’t crowded at all since the building isn’t very big. The condo itself wasn’t anything fancy, but that’s okay, because we spent a lot of time at the beach. The kitchen had what we needed, the large bathroom double sink was perfect for our family, and the water pressure in the shower was great (this is a big deal for me). We will definitely return to Emerald Towers West in the future. My only suggestion would be to add some more plastics for the kitchen for kids. With the coffee table and dining table being glass, the glassware just made me nervous. Parents, you may want to purchase solo cups and paper plates.