Fort Walton Beach, Florida

The Emerald Tide

A bay-view condo at a resort built for slow days — a lazy river below the balcony, sugar-white sand a short walk away.

sleeps 6 · 1 br + bunk room · 2 baths · lazy river & 7 pools · private gulf beach

gulfarium marine park · minutesokaloosa island pier · minutesharborwalk village · nearby

Why we love it

Balcony panorama over the palms and pools to Choctawhatchee Bay and open sky — The balcony does mornings properly — coffee, palms, and the bay doing its thing.

The lazy river sweeping past a lush planted island, a turquoise float drifting at its edge — The lazy river runs right below — guests tell us it’s the hardest amenity to leave.

Weathered boardwalk leading through dune grass toward the Gulf — This boardwalk is the commute: dunes, sea oats, then sugar-white sand.

White kitchen island with bar stools and stainless appliances — A real kitchen, because beach weeks run on early breakfasts and late snacks.

honest notes

The beach chairs we provide are the simple folding kind — dedicated loungers may want to bring their own.
It’s a resort that families love, and in season the pools hum by mid-morning. If you want silence, aim for the balcony at sunrise.

Where you’ll sleep

Sleeps six — one bedroom plus a bunk room, four beds in all.

What the home offers

The resort

lazy river
seven pools & two hot tubs
private gulf beach access
beach wagon, chairs & umbrellas to borrow

The condo

full kitchen
washer & dryer
fast wifi
dedicated workspace
smart tv
balcony over the lazy river

Practical

self check-in (keypad)
free parking on premises
co & smoke alarms

Availability

Pick your dates below and send a request — we’ll confirm availability and hold the dates for you.

The area

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park

Sea turtles, dolphins, and a working marine rescue — minutes away, made for kid mornings.

Okaloosa Island Pier

A quarter-mile over the Gulf — sunset walks and watching the anglers pull in the day’s catch.

HarborWalk Village

Destin’s harbor boardwalk for dinner, charters, and fireworks nights in season.

getting there

The Emerald Tide is in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. We share the exact address and arrival details as soon as your booking is confirmed — self check-in with a keypad makes late arrivals painless.

Questions, answered

How do we get to the beach?

The resort has private access to the Gulf across the street — take the sky bridge or the boardwalk through the dunes, and borrow the beach wagon for your gear.

Is parking included?

Yes — free parking on the premises.

Is the lazy river open year-round?

The resort operates the pools and lazy river seasonally — tell us your dates when you inquire and we’ll confirm what will be open.

Can we book directly?

Send a request with your dates and we’ll confirm availability and hold them for you — or book instantly on Airbnb if you prefer.

good to know

check-in 4:00–11:00 pm · self check-in with keypad
checkout before 10:00 am
6 guests maximum
carbon monoxide & smoke alarms installed

The lodge from above — prow-front gable, stacked covered decks, and the hot tub patio at the tree line

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