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"Spring Break Getaway
Surf Dweller 104 was a perfect getaway for our family during spring break. The unit was clean and comfortable, and convenient to the beach, just steps from the boardwalk. It was spacious and easily accommodated six adults and an infant. A few cosmetic upgrades would be nice, but we have stayed in other units in this building, so we were already aware that this is an older complex. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone who is looking for a quiet getaway with lots of space and easy beach access. We will definitely stay here again!"
Mar 25, 2024 - Cena C., AR, AR
"October vacation
Overall we had a really great experience. We specifically picked 104 surf dweller to walk out to the beach. We were able to do that one day of our stay due to workers blocking it off to do maintenance the rest of our time. So that was a bummer. We arrived to a very clean unit. You can tell the unit is older, but there have been some nice updates to some things. It was a great space for our family of 6 and we would choose to come back. "
Oct 17, 2023 - , Oklahoma City, OK
"10/10!
Excellent experience every time I stay here. Will be back!"
Sep 26, 2022 - Nicolas G., NW Arab, AL
"shabby disappointment #104
As discussed at the office we had several concerns. The unit was not ready on time and we were not notified as promised when it was clean. The unit clearly needs an update as it was quite shabby with worn out furniture, linens, and kitchen. Even the shower heads were gritty. The broken things in the unit we already itemized for you and I understood that you would contact the owner. In July apparently the June grass (algae) is dense so we didn't have the beautiful water and beach this area is famous for. "
Aug 02, 2022 - , Bowling Green, KY
"1980’s retreat
Wow! Let’s begin, Welcome to the kitchen where u will NOT find a spatula ( I had to buy one) sharp knife (to cut and prepare food) the ice maker is broken with a note inside paper towel holder is broken. Next, the wonderful A/C, which only cools the family room and kitchen. You will NOT get air in either bedroom - we bought 2 box fans to have some sort of reprieve. Now to the master bedroom- **** roaches, bedding so old that it’s coming apart, dresser drawers that no long operate on the track (beware they fall out.) Shower curtains in both bathrooms have mold on them. The bedding in this room is also worn. OH! The carpet in both rooms is nasty, stained and feels gross to walk on. The family room drink coasters are molded. The sofas are dirty and dingy and u feel the springs when sitting on them and the rug underneath them is so old/dirty you see the tile impressions. The lighting is horrible throughout the unit.The dryer has to run 3 cycles before ur clothes are dried. Only found 1 operating smoke detector, the others had no power. The outdoor patio was ok but one high top chair was broke. It should not be rented until it’s renovated from top to bottom. I didn’t call the agent because nothing could be fixed - it’s needs a renovation. We did enjoy the fact that the unit is very sound proof, you don’t here your neighbors, always hot water, pool was clean, great location to the beach, love the beach service, kitchen was large. The advertisement of the unit has old pictures which is misleading. Very unsatisfied."
Jul 18, 2022 - Michelle D., Goshen, KY
"Perfect Location
Very clean, and large, we had 8 people and plenty of space! Was disappointed that the under the counter ice maker didn’t work and the master bedroom patio door didn’t open. Short walk to beach access and short drive to Boardwalk and Dewey’s Restaurant in Destin! Crab Trap and Dewey’s (harbor front) was best seafood ever! "
Jun 07, 2022 - Charlene M., Signal Mountain, TN
"Comfortable ground floor condo
Condo was very clean and spacious, beds were comfortable, and access to beach was quick. Furnishings were a little dated. There was a little confusion about the check in process but overall we had a great stay. "
Apr 08, 2022 - , MARIETTA, GA
"Okaloosa vacation
Location was perfect! We loved this part of the beach and being able to walk right out to it was awesome!! We would come back!"
Aug 24, 2021 - Rosanne G., OP, KS
"Awesome vacation stay
Great, clean, and convenient vacation rental"
Aug 14, 2021 - , Otway, OH
"Patio unusable
The property was just like described and perfect location to the beach, but the problem with this property which made my families stay unpleasant is you could not use the patio at all. A dirty diaper was thrown from a condo balcony above us landing at our feet, lit cigarettes were thrown down one almost hitting my child on the head! Then to top everything else the condo owners on the third floor threw water over their patio and it land right on us. These owners told us that they own their condo and can do what they want and that we are just renters. Unbelievable!! We repeatedly called the realtor office but nothing was done and they didn’t even try to make things right. If you rent this condo plan on not using the patio and if you do, keep your head up because no telling what may land on you."
Jul 14, 2021 - Keith W., New Richmond, WI
"Awesome place to vacation
We had a great vacation! The property location was perfect and an easy walk to the beach. We would highly recommend and love to stay again!"
Jul 12, 2021 - Kim O., Columbus, IN
"Relaxing
First time renting a first floor condo and it was better than expected, really enjoyed the view, ease of access to vehicle and beach. The unit and balcony were bigger that most we’ve stayed in. Very clean and functional."
May 30, 2021 - Brandon J., Oakdale, LA
"Florida Trip 2021
We had a fun time and enjoyed the beach very much. Easy access to the beach really was super for us."
May 08, 2021 - Richard T., Granbury, TX
"A walk away from the ocea!
The condo description is exactly what we experience. Beach was right in front of condo which facilitated taking beach towels, beach toys, and of course the alcoholic beverages! This condo is a very spacious unit with plenty of room to move around and not get on your in-laws nerves. Thank you so much for the great service! "
Apr 20, 2021 - Ana G., Spring, TX
"Fun Family Memories
A perfect vacation rental! Covid was wearing on us, & we just wanted a fun getaway. This condo was very roomy, & comfortable. Very clean, & well equipped. Being on the ground floor & having easy access to the beach came in very handy for my elderly mom. Also the complimentary beach rental was a bonus! The only down side was poor WiFi connection."
Oct 17, 2020 - , louisville, KY
"Awesome week at Surf Dweller
We had the best week in Fort Walton staying at the Surf Dweller. We will definitely return again. It was so nice, spacious and clean. The view from our patio was amazing. We were not far from the sites and activities in Fort Walton and Destin. "
Jul 20, 2020 - Kimberly P., Mooreville, MS
"2020
awesome"
Jul 16, 2020 - Keith C., Guntersville, AL
"Vacation
Fantastic!"
Aug 08, 2019 - Shane R., VanBuren, AR
"PERFECT!
Condo was clean, bedrooms were large, and the ease/accessibility to the beach and parking were AWESOME! Loved being able to leave our sandy beach items on the patio and not drag through the condo. We parked right outside our front door which made loading/unloading a breeze. Beautiful view, very short walk to the beach, and getting chairs/umbrella was easy every morning with the beach service. Will definitely stay again. MUCH prefer over a high rise condo with parking garage and fighting for space on the beach. One Happy Family :) "
Jul 17, 2018 - , Cincinnati, OH
"Great place to stay!!
This is a great place to stay along the gulf. Only steps to the beach and even closer from the ground floor. We had no problem checking in or out and the place was clean. Plenty of parking but there are a few tight spots. Only a few minor issues which were the WiFi was hit and miss and the ice machine inside the unit was not working. Still, no where near enough to put a damper on our trip. We had an awesome time and would definitely stay there again whenever we return."
Jul 09, 2018 - Brian P., Saint Louis, MO
"Surf Dweller 104
Alicia Hollis is the best realtor. She took care of everything. Unit was very clean. Unit was exactly as shown in pictures. Will most definitely use her from now on. "
Jun 19, 2018 - Jacqueline F., Keatchie, LA
"Beachfront Rental
Nice Spacious Unit with quick and easy access to the beach. Appliances need to be updated and Wireless Access Point needs to have the signal boosted or put in the center of the unit. Overall Very Nice Unit. Neighbors above were a little loud the first couple days of our stay but once reported the situation was remedied. "
Jun 19, 2018 - Joseph S., Woodstock, GA
"GOOD TIMES
OUR TIME WAS ENJOYABLE AND CHRIS WAS VERY HELPFUL"
Mar 27, 2018 - John C & Dorothy G R., Juneau, WI
"Great condo with bad air conditioner
The condo is very spacious, it's was a lot bigger than we thought it would be. It has a great washer and dryer. The kitchen is stocked well with pots, pans, and utensils. It could use more baking sheets. All 3 beds are very comfortable. The pull out couch bed well that's a different story, but they are never really comfortable. It has a great patio with enough chairs and tables. We over all loved the condo except we burned up all week. The air conditioner SUCKS. We slept at night without covers and still woke up sweating. The condo has very small televisions in all 3 rooms. The pool was always clean and a very nice size. I never found the hot tub. I would recommend the condo if they could fix the air."
Aug 12, 2017 - Angela G., Independncene, Louisiana
"Great Location
Ground floor unit that is very convenient. The beach was beautiful and a very short walk away. This unit has some updates but could use more. TVs for example are pitiful - small CRT units in bedrooms! Come on people, TVs are dirt cheap."
Jul 07, 2017 - Craig L., Owens Cross Roads, AL
"Great Place!
Our experience with Alicia J. Hollis group was 5 stars! They had great communication and were so easy to work with! The condo was clean and had the PERFECT location. We can't wait to go back and hopefully get the same place next year! "
Jul 06, 2017 - Megan W., Memphis, TN
"OSG @ Beach
As usual ... the Surf Dweller and Amanda at AHR are the best!!!"
Jun 12, 2017 - Barry C., Harvest, AL
"Great condo
Very clean. Large bedrooms. Plenty of sitting area. Nicely stocked kitchen. Can see condo from the beach which was good for grandchildren walking back and forth. Parking right outside of room. No elevator needed. "
Jun 10, 2017 - , Meridian, MS
"Amazing
Brilliant time hear, full equipped with what we needed with 2 children, fab location. Spotless, really big we didn't want to come back to UK. Would stay again. Xx"
Jan 07, 2017 - Robert & Janice S., Abingdon on Thames, ENG
"Nice But Disappointed!
One of my priorities was to find a room on the first floor with a swimming pool. Although this room was on ground level, we still had to walk on spaced pavers, through sea oats, weeds, sand spurs, etc. to get to the boardwalk. Room was "nice" but I expected more for the price I was paying. Love seat in living room and bedroom need to be replaced! Pots and pans in kitchen need to also be replaced! You could also remove the big tree in the living room and add more seating. But, did love being able to park in the shade under the tennis courts!"
Sep 30, 2016 - , Folkston, GA
"Wonderful Getaway!
This was the perfect condo for our families. The beach is just a little more quiet, but perfect for us!! "
Aug 09, 2016 - Stacy H., Marrero, LA
"Surf Dweller 104
My family had a great time! The condo was very nice!"
Jun 24, 2016 - Eddie C., Dawsonville, GA
"Wonderful place to stay
This rental was very clean and very spacious we loved it so much and hope we can return next year."
Aug 19, 2015 - , Duson, LA
"Family Beach Time
This was a family vacation with my husband, my adult son, my adult daughter, with her husband,11 month old, and 2 teenage sons. The condo was very spacious and we loved the ground floor! Not having to wait on elevators is always a plus. And being able to walk out the back a couple of steps to the boardwalk and right to the beach was wonderful! We would definitely stay here again. The only problem we had was the sliding glass doors were hard to open and close. "
Aug 17, 2015 - Debbie R., Water Valley, MS
"Best of the best!!
This was my first experience using VRBO and I have to say I was more than presently surprised! The condo was spacious, clean and in great shape! The property itself was extremely clean and well maintained - I would recommend this property and Alicia Hollis to anyone! "
Aug 15, 2015 - Virginia F., Corpus Christi, TX
"Overall nice
would recommend"
Jul 10, 2015 - Emma R., SLidell, LA
"Great time for all
Everything was great! Very spacious for the whole family. Walked out the back patio door right on to the beach."
Jul 04, 2015 - Brad L., New Braunfels, TX
"5 stars!! Love it!!
Awesome place. Love the location. We will stay again and again. "
Jun 15, 2015 - Steve V., Albertzille, AL
"Great Fall Break Getaway
This was a great trip for our family of 5 for Fall Break. The condo was spacious and clean and we loved having the full kitchen. It was also great that we could just walk out our patio and walk just a few steps and be on the bridge leading to the beach. This location was perfect and would definitely stay in this unit again. Just a couple suggestions would be to have some air fresheners throughout the unit as there is an odor mainly in the living area. We never could really pinpoint what was causing the odor, but it smelled mildewy. We bought some air freshener and used it throughout our stay. The only other thing is the sliding door from the living room to the patio was very difficult to open. It did not slide very easily. None of these things,however, would deter us from coming back. Thank you Alicia Hollis, Realtor for a relaxing trip."
Oct 15, 2014 - , Franklin, TN
"Nice Location
The condo was spacious and clean but the furniture was dated. The location was nice with a spacious patio but the view was a little obscured because it was on the first floor. AJ Hollis the realtor company was awesome and addressed all of my needs immediately."
Oct 10, 2014 - , San Antonio, TX
"great unit, great location, great value, smelly couches
We arrived in Ft Walton about 3 hours before check in, but the folks at Alicia Hollis let us check in early since the condo was ready. Check in and check out were quick and simple.
Positives: We needed a condo big enough to house 6 adults and a 1 year old, so we chose this 2 bed 2 bath unit. The unit was very clean with plenty of room. The master bedroom is huge. The guest bedroom had 2 queens, but still had room for the pack and play for the 1 year old and an inflatable twin bed for one of the adults. Everyone slept well. The beds were quite comfortable with memory foam on the tops. Bathrooms worked very well. The appliances and utensils were modest but quite functional. There was a utility room that had a washer and dryer, which was a pleasant surprise. The patio level has many positives. With a small child, we could exit out the back of the unit and go directly to the beach and return easily. The patio had it's own hose to wash off when returning. A lot fewer steps than if staying on other floors. The patio area was quite large, approximately twice the size of the balconies above, with room for several deck chairs, two tables, a lounge chair, and plenty of room left on the concrete for beach supplies such as a canopy and other equipment. These didn't have to be trucked through the condo, saving a lot of sandy clean up. This location was very relaxed, but it was also quiet.
Negatives: the living room couches had a certain odor that resembled pet urine or mold or something. Febreeze couldn't mask it for long. This didn't cause problems, but it was unpleasant. The kitchen did not come with paper towels and coffee filters, which we thought would be there. The oven takes quite awhile to preheat, and may be on its last legs. One bathroom came with one roll of toilet paper, the other one with only two rolls. The front screen door wouldn't latch, although we didn't use it since the AC was on. The back sliding doors worked reasonab"
Jul 25, 2014 - Kent R., Mahomet, IL
"Great for a girls getaway
We really enjoyed our stay in this condo. The only complaint I have is that the thermostat would not cool below 73 degrees. It stayed closer to 75 most of the time, even when it was set lower. This was not a problem to me, but I can see it being an issue for someone who was hot natured. We enjoyed the large patio and being right on the beach. There is a dune between the patio and the water, so you do have to walk a few feet over to a bridge to get over that. We would definitely stay in this unit again. "
Jul 12, 2014 - Cindy M., Hoover , AL
"Surf Dweller
I was very disappointed in this condo. It was very rough, needs updating. There was a question if the linens were really clean. The cost was extremely high. Parking was terrible. "
Jul 12, 2014 - Susan L., Vestavia, AL
"A great place to vacation.
I was very pleased with our condo. We have been staying at the Serf Dweller for many years in one of the other units. That unit was not available so we rented unit 104. It was a wonderful place. We were happy it was clean and on the beach. First floor. My group agreed it was a good experience. "
Jul 05, 2014 - Brenda B., Snellville, GA
"Great Place!
We have enjoyed our extended stay in the condo. It is in a great location and we enjoy first floor living. Yes, we have sandunes in front of the patio but they do not block the view; they add to it! The condo is spacious and comfortable. The linens and some of the outdoor furniture need some updating but other than that no complaints. Amanda at Alicia J. Hollis Realtor has been very helpful and friendly. We have enjoyed working with this company and will definitley tell our friends! Great family vacation place or somewhere to call home temporarily."
Oct 02, 2013 - Joseph & Susie R., Hurlbert Field, FL
"Surf Dweller 104 July 2012
We thought the condo was very nice, however, the view of the beach was blocked by the dunes and the photo online didn't reflect that or we probably would have chosen another unit. Hopefully the screen door on the front door is fixed as it locked us in, but maintenance promptly came over and let us out!! A great stay, good price, and will probably visit Surf Dweller again."
Aug 09, 2013 - Theresa K., Midwest City, OK
"Enjoyed our stay!
The condo was very nice and clean. We loved being on the ground floor for easy access to the beach. The large porch was enjoyed by everyone. It was nice for the kids to be able to play in the sand at the edge of he porch when we didn't want to be on the beach. We had red flags for most of the week (the water was rough and wasn't as pretty as usual), and the kids were afraid to get in the Gulf, so they really enjoyed the pools. One thing I would ask the owners to think about doing would be to add a lock on the front door, high and out of reach of small kids. My 4 year old was able to unlock the deadbolt and open the door by himself. Overall, we had a wonderful vacation and would love to visit again!"
Aug 07, 2013 - Jeanne K., Lake Arthur, LA
"Fort Walton vacation 2013
Overall good property"
Jul 30, 2013 - Pamela D.
"Great place to stay!
The condo was beautiful and met all our needs and then some! The only down side was on the evening of July 3 and 4 parking was unavailable (there were lots of cars without parking passes) We reported this to the real estate agent and he said he would look into this. We loved everything otherwise!
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Jul 23, 2013 - , Cibolo, TX
"Surf Dweller 104 review
We had a wonderful time and the condo was great! We have never stayed on the bottom floor and wasn't sure we would like it but it was great. The beach was not packed in front of our condo and the complimentary chairs just added to how great everything was. If I HAD to say something that could be improved, the ice maker (not the one in the freezer) wouldn't make much ice and some of the rugs needed cleaning (in bathroom). But other than that, we would love to come back and stay!"
Mar 19, 2013 - , Greenwood, MS
"Seaside heaven
The apartment is on the ground floor and seaside. There is a small dune in front of the patio, disappointed at first, but I found I loved it! I could sit on the patio and view the beauty of the dune, it's grasses and oats, and have a beautiful view of the ocean over the dune without the view of sun bathers to detract from it. The location was really central to our activities."
Mar 19, 2013 - Barbi W., Conway, AR
"Helton
I thought maybe the bedding could have been a little nicer, other than that it was great!
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Jun 15, 2012 - Rodney & Sandra H., Murrayville, GA
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