This is Florida’s best-kept secret getaway, a romantic retreat, or an amazing family adventure. Our area is part of the Emerald Coast and is famous for sugar sand beaches and turquoise waters that stay warm well into autumn. Hike or bike the local trails, try your hand at kayaking or paddle boarding or bask in the secluded waters of a gorgeous state park nearby. There are 5 public boat launches within 5 miles of this home - feel free to tow your boat and launch right in the neighborhood! The driveway provides ample parking, and polite street parking is allowed. ****ACTIVE DUTY or RETIRED Military (ID is required) – special rates available. **** Accepting rates for TDY/TLA with a copy of orders. -- THE LOCATION – This home is in a quiet neighborhood of downtown Fort Walton Beach. There are 5 boat launches within 5 miles. Within 0.5 miles of Publix grocery, various restaurants, and a brewery. Quick walk to the Fort Walton Beach landing park, with boat launch and frequent live music events, farmers markets, craft fairs, and more. SAND + SUN: Fort Walton Beach Landing Park (0.8 miles), Okaloosa Island Pier (1.7 miles), Gulf Islands National Seashore (2.7 miles), Okaloosa Island Beach Access (2.8 miles), Henderson Beach State Park (10.5 miles) SEE + DO: Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park (1.6 miles), Wild Willy’s Adventure Zone (1.8 miles), Destin Harbor Boardwalk (6.7 miles), HarborWalk Village (6.7 miles), The Track - Destin (10.4 miles), Gator Beach - The World’s Greatest Alligator Park (10.7 miles) TEE TIME: Shalimar Pointe Golf Course (6.2 miles), Fort Walton Beach Golf Course (6.7 miles), Gator Lakes Golf Course (7.5 miles) AIRPORT: Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (9.2 miles) -- THE PROPERTY -- Private Pool w/Fenced Yard | 3 Bedrooms | Walk to Downtown | Park Access from Backyard Blue Dawn comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests (we have had up to 10). SLEEPING (6 beds total) Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Sleeping Nook: Daybed w/Twin Trundle | Optional: roll away twin bed BATHROOMS 2 full bathrooms: MASTER: remodeled with walk in shower, rainfall shower head | GUEST: full size tub with shower, and a large sink on a newly refinished wooden counter base. We provide 1 set of towels and washcloth per person booked. HOME FEATURES Smart TV in living room, TV with HDMI input in outdoor porch, access to Villa Russ Park & playground through backyard gate, large sectional sofa, dining table and kitchen table, washer & dryer (in garage), fenced backyard, private pool, grill, outdoor shower, outdoor lights, enclosed porch w/ lounge furniture, wet bar, and dining area KITCHEN Stainless steel appliances, gas range, dishwasher, filtered refrigerator water, ice maker in freezer, cooking basics & spices, toaster oven, drip coffee maker, knife set, dishware & flatware. *Note: there is no garbage disposal, please use caution with food scraps going down the drain OUTDOOR This home includes a private pool, in a fenced yard. There are two sets of sliding doors from the house that lock. One set of sliding doors leads to an enclosed porch, the other set leads to the backyard. The backyard has outdoor lighting, a grill, and a gate with access to a public park with playground equipment. AT NO TIME IS ANY CHILD (under 18) OR PET ALLOWED OUTSIDE WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION. This is including the enclosed porch as outdoor space. This is for the safety of all guests. There are safety signs and safety equipment to assist any distressed swimmer. The safety equipment is affixed to the fences on either side of the pool. Only this safety equipment is to be used for a distressed swimmer, no other play floats or other items should be used for emergent situations. The safety equipment is intended for emergent use only, and is not to be used as pool toys. GENERAL Free WiFi, central A/C & heating, keyless entry FAQ Contact-free check-in, Ring doorbell device (facing front door entry), Ring flood camera (facing driveway, front yard, back yard & pool) PARKING Driveway (6 vehicles), polite street parking is also ok -- POLICIES -- - No smoking indoors, outdoor smoking must be disposed of properly - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - Owners Closet is for owner access only - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front door entry. This property also features a Ring flood camera facing the front yard and driveway, as well as facing the backyard and pool. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras are motion activated and record video and sound. -- RATES -- We offer EXTREMELY low rates (for a home) so that a single/ couples and families can afford to stay in a home and not have to stay in a hotel. We want you to feel welcome as you enjoy your time together. - PLEASE review your total rates when booking. Rates subject to change at any time. All rates plus tax and fees. Note: some local taxes MUST be collected separately, these will be listed in the fees, and we are unable to mitigate these fees. **Always call for last minute deal or specials. There are no refunds for circumstances out of our control such as storms or hurricane evacuations. You can always purchase trip insurance to cover these items if you care to. Our rates are for 2 people in the Master Bedroom (or 1 in the master and 1 in the guest bedroom upon request). We do keep the additional bedrooms locked. Each additional adult/child is $25.00 per night. Your booking will include door codes to unlock the additional bedrooms at check in. Please include the total number of guests (including yourself) in the inquiry that you send to us (I.e. 6 adults 3 Children) - Unfortunately, we have had guests in the past book for 2 people and then sneak in 8 or 9 extra people. If you bring in additional guests that you did not pay for you will be charged or be asked to leave, and we will contact VRBO for breaking our house rules, and your deposit will be forfeited. ** Ask for Check in SELF PAY RATES for additional guests** PETS - If you would like to bring your pet, please contact us for additional information. This will include the guidelines and rules, as well as the pet fees. *Pet Note: No pet may be left unattended at any time, and no pet is ever allowed in the pool. Any pet in the pool will incur heavy fees, including and up to the full replacement cost of the pool filter and any insurance deductibles or charges. - We do have a Refundable damage deposit that is required (your credit card info is kept on file with VRBO) - We understand that this may deter some guests, but in the past, we have had major damages occur in the home, guests that brought in more guests than the reservation was booked for and guests that have required our housekeeper to do extensive cleaning (beyond normal wear and tear). - We are very reasonable people, just reach out to us, and we can typically work something out with you. ** Due to COVID 19, we will only make beds & provide bedroom door access according to how many guests you have booked** This allows us to ensure that beds and linens are not used and protect you and our future guests.