Beachfront Cottages in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida

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Fort Walton Beach, known for its sugar sand meeting emerald waters, offers outdoors enthusiasts the perfect haven from a day on the water or hiking through the state parks. Northwest Florida cities such as Fort Walton have some of the best beaches in the state, and active travelers are increasingly flocking to the panhandle beaches as they discover the bike, canoe and hiking trails just off the panhandle beaches.

Sunset Cottages on the Beach

This cottage rental, Sunset Cottages on the Beach, is part of a small condominium community on Okaloosa island. This rental allows children, certain pets and families to enjoy their day on the water and then walk just steps to their cottage. This cottage comes with a king bed in the master bedroom, bunk beds and a sleeper sofa as well as a television and stereo system.

Because this vacation rental is the second home for the owners and not a resort, please contact the owner through his website or by phone for cottage address.

Sunset Cottages on the Beach
Okaloosa Island, Fort Walton Beach, FL
941-807-7997
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Destin Beach Club

This one and one-half bedroom condo on the beach has everything you need, from beach towels to boogie boards. This ground-floor corner unit faces the beach and is in Destin, close neighbor to Fort Walton Beach. While this rental does not allow pets, it does encourage families to come visit. The Destin Beach Club offers guests a pool, hot tub and a fitness membership.

Destin Beach Club
1150 Scenic Highway 98
Destin FL 32541
850-837-0011
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Crystal Palace

The Crystal Palace in neighboring Destin redefines "cottage" with seven bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms. Want to rinse the saltwater off after a day of sea kayaking, swimming or windsurfing? Take a dip in the beachfront pool. This "cottage" sleeps 22 and makes the perfect gathering spot for family reunions, hiking or biking groups, or other large groups. It has all the amenities of the other cottages, just on a larger scale.

Crystal Palace
2984 Scenic Highway 98 (also known as Scenic Gulf Highway)
Destin, FL 32541
850-561-1367
DestinFlamingoRentals.com/rentals/Crystal_Palace.html

Resources

Florida Tourism Board

Article Written By Cathy Salustri

Cathy Salustri started writing professionally in 1995. Salustri's work about Floridana, tourism and the environment appears in the "Gabber," "Southwinds Sailing" and Visit Florida Web and print publications. She is pursuing a Master of Arts in Florida studies at the University of South Florida, focusing on historic Florida tourist attractions.

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