Save your spot in the sunshine with a Fort Walton Beach vacation rental. Whether planning a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or escaping the cold with a snowbird retreat, Fort Walton Beach makes the perfect home base to explore the Gulf Coast. In addition to sugary white-sand beaches and top-rated golf courses, you’ll find fresh seafood restaurants, shops, and plenty of kid-friendly activities.
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Yes, 68 of our Fort Walton Beach homes allow dogs—so feel free to bring Fido along. (Just make sure to check individual home listings for any limits on the number and size of dogs they allow).
Browse dog-friendly homes >Yes. 1051 of our Fort Walton Beach vacation rentals have internet access, so you can stay connected throughout your trip.
Browse homes with internet access >Absolutely. Our local Fort Walton Beach team includes professional housekeepers who care for all our homes here. They’ll clean thoroughly and restock amenities, so everything is ready for your arrival—and all you have to do is settle in and relax.
Learn more about Vacasa Premium Clean >Fort Walton Beach rentals place you near the city’s popular beach resort community, boasting a family-friendly atmosphere and relaxing beachfront entertainment. Enjoy Emerald Coast Science Center’s hands-on kid-friendly discovery exhibits, and nearby Okaloosa Island is the perfect place to enjoy crystal clear gulf waves, water sports, and dolphin sightings. Grab a beach condo or pet-friendly vacation rental in Fort Walton and sink your feet into Florida Panhandle’s glittering sands.
Escape the crowds at this low-key Florida destination while staying in a Fort Walton Beach condo rental.
Located along North Florida’s shimmering Gulf Coast (also called the Emerald Coast) between Pensacola and Panama City Beach, our Fort Walton Beach condo rentals are on the main route to historic, kid-friendly Pensacola to the west and the beautiful fishing village of Destin to the east. Brooks Bridge takes you over the Santa Rosa Sound to Okaloosa Island. Fort Walton Beach makes a fantastic home base to explore gulf-front activities along Florida’s Panhandle.
During your stay at a Fort Walton Beach vacation rental, you’ll find adventure, family fun, and coastal bliss.
Fort Walton Beach has two distinct districts offering an immense variety of shopping, dining, arts, and entertainment. The city's more eccentric boutiques are located in the Uptown Shopping District, which features more than 60 retailers and eateries. Artesano Boutique offers handcrafted art, jewelry, and apparel while De France Antiques & Flea Market offers quality antique furnishings and other items. Liquid Surf and Sail is Florida's premier watersports outfitter, and Liz Fashions offers upscale women’s swim and resort wear.
The Downtown Arts & Entertainment District boasts more boutiques, as well as waterfront parks, fine restaurants, arts, and entertainment. Treat yourself to a gourmet cupcake or a meal out at one of the diverse restaurants in this area. Paint your own souvenir at the pottery gallery, indulge in a spa day, or take in a movie. It's all possible in downtown Fort Walton Beach. And if you're in town anytime between March and September take in the Art Walk, which happens on the third Friday of every month and features local artists, food vendors, and live music.
There’s no denying Fort Walton Beach’s sparkling white-sand beaches along the Gulf of Mexico are some of its most alluring attractions, but the coastal fun doesn’t stop there. Fort Walton Beach is home to two championship golf courses and Okaloosa Island is a must-see spot for any beach lover, boasting crystalline waves, gulf-front activities, and dolphin sightings. Fill your itinerary with kid-friendly outings, like the Emerald Coast Science Center, the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, and delicious beachfront restaurants.