[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Family-Friendly Beach Retreat Vacation home with private pool, a short walk to Okaloosa Island Beach ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99250000/99247900/99247873/4ff21fde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99250000/99247900/99247873/9bc26cf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99250000/99247900/99247873/00ab858a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99250000/99247900/99247873/d1154e3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99250000/99247900/99247873/9ec08f3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this beach house, where coastal luxury and family-friendly charm blend together. Unwind by the private pool, take a short stroll to the nearby beach or explore with your furry friend. This haven is designed for families with kids and pets in mind. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Pool - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Family-Friendly Beach Retreat Discover the perfect blend of coastal luxury and family-friendly charm at our beach house. With a private pool, proximity to the beach, and open arms for both pets and kids, this is the ultimate destination for unforgettable family vacations. Welcome to your home away from home, where every member of the family is invited to make memories that will last a lifetime. (NOTE: This was our family home and my parents still live in a unit on site. The ONLY shared space is the garage.) ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69870000/69867600/69867553/1df981a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 🦩Book Me Baby! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=30.398518,-86.61414&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yaqxDjysoO%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBS%40OBQ%40QBQBQBOBQDQBODQDQDODODQDODOFODQFMFQFMFOFOHMFOHMFMHOHMHMHMHKHMJMJKHKJMJKHKJKJKLIJKJKJILIJILGLKLGJGLILGLGLGLGNGLELENGLELENCLENCNELCNALENANCN%3FNCLANAN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%3FN%40N%40NBN%3FLBN%40NDL%40NBNDLBNDLBNDLDLFNDLDLFLFLFLFLFLHLFLFLJJFLHJHJHLJJJJHJJJJJJJJJLHJJJHLHLJJHLHLFLHNHLHLFNFLHNFNFLDPFLFPDNFNDNDPDNDNDPBPDNBPBPBNBPBPBP%40PBN%40R%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%3FP%40P%3FP%3FPAR%3FP%3FPAPANARAPAPAPCNARCPCNCPCPCPCNEPCPENEPENENEPGLEPGNGNENGNGLINGNGLINILILGLILILKLILILKJIJKLKJKJKHKJKJKJMHKJKFMHKHMHMHMFMFMHMFMFMDMFMDOFMDMDODMBOFMBOBOBMBOBOBM%40O%40OBO%3FOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCM%3FOCOAOAOCMCOCMCOCOCMGOCMEMEOEMGMEOGMEMGMGMIMGKGMIMIMIKIMGKKKIKKMKKKKIIKKKKMIKKKKMIMIMIMIMIMIMGMIOGMIOGOGMGOGOGOEOGQEMEQEOEOEQEOEQCQEOCQCQCQCOAQCSAOCQAQAQASAO%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vFxMMWEQpNZOw6enq4VtHh1OFi4=) Fort Walton Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Okaloosa Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km - Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 3 min drive - 2.1 km - Okaloosa Island Pier - 3 min drive - 2.1 km - Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km #### Getting around - Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 17 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Bavarian's Wirtshaus - ‬4 min drive - ‪Ali's Bistro - ‬3 min drive - ‪Captain D's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive - ‪Burrito del Sol - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Family-Friendly Beach Retreat have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### How much does it cost to stay at Family-Friendly Beach Retreat? > As of Oct 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family-Friendly Beach Retreat on Nov 4, 2025 start from CA $263.59, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Walton-Beach-Hotels-Family-Friendly-Beach-Retreat.h99247873.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Family-Friendly Beach Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Beach Retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Family-Friendly Beach Retreat? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Family-Friendly Beach Retreat located? > Located in Okaloosa Island, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Santa Rosa Sound and Okaloosa Island Beach. Fort Walton Beaches and Ross Marler Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family-Friendly Beach Retreat Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing property This property was new to VRBO when we rented it. We had a fabulous time and this home totally met our needs. We will certainly stay here again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### shawn l. Jun 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect beach getaway The house was perfect! Clean and well stocked. There were 14 of us and we had plenty of room. The kids loved the fenced in back yard and pool and the ocean was only about a block and a half away. We would definitely go back to this house again! ##### shawn l. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine A. Jul 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Twice in five weeks! This was our second stay in five weeks. We love how close the location is to everything but just far enough away. The house is big and spacious. Love the pool and kitchen. Our favorite spot by far! ##### Katherine A. 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