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Awesome Backyard in Family Walking & Biking Neighborhood! UPDATED LIKE NEW!

Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and a hot tub

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Beach nearby, sun loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Interior
Smart TV
Nestled in a great neighborhood, this Florida Cottage offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Unwind on the covered back porch or screened-in patio with a gas grill, surrounded by synthetic grass for lounging. Explore nearby parks and bay access areas using 2 provided beach cruiser bikes.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Awesome Backyard in Family Walking & Biking Neighborhood! UPDATED LIKE NEW!

PROMO FOR WEEKLY STAY OF 5% / MONTHLY STAY OF 15%
Florida Cottage newly renovated in great neighborhood! Walk or bike to multiple parks, the bay, publix, uptown station and more! This 3 bed 2 bath is like new with a covered carport, TVs on the Front and Back Porch! The back porch is covered and screened in! The back yard has a large patio with a gas grill and your own white sand beach play area surrounded by synthetic grass for laying in the sun, chipping golf balls or having a barefoot picnic! Inside this cottage has brand new bathrooms and updated kitchen with 2 icemakers in the fridge and an extra fridge on the back porch! Rental comes with 2 beach cruiser bikes you can ride to the grocery, ferry park to play disc golf or run the track, there are 3 bay beach access areas all with in walk or bike distance! This home is on a quiet street in a great neighborhood! You can walk 1 mile to the end of Bay street and see the Wednesday night boardwalk or Thursday night Destin HarborWalk FIREWORKS All Summer from memorial day to labor day!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Garbage cans; Green lid can needs to be at street

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: One pet allowed $150.00 additional pet $150.00

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Blue Bay Breeze Cottage
Blue Bay Breeze Fl Fort Walton
Blue Bay Breeze FL Cottage Fort Walton Beach
Blue Bay Breeze FL Cottage Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tijuana Flats - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Maui Bus Stop - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Awesome Backyard in Family Walking & Biking Neighborhood! UPDATED LIKE NEW! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Awesome Backyard in Family Walking & Biking Neighborhood! UPDATED LIKE NEW! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Awesome Backyard in Family Walking & Biking Neighborhood! UPDATED LIKE NEW! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Awesome Backyard in Family Walking & Biking Neighborhood! UPDATED LIKE NEW! located?

This family-friendly Fort Walton Beach vacation home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Choctawhatchee Bay and Santa Rosa Sound. Okaloosa Island Beach and Beltway Shopping Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Awesome Backyard in Family Walking & Biking Neighborhood! UPDATED LIKE NEW! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kiah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for our softball nationals

We really enjoyed our stay here! It was the perfect location for our daughter’s softball tournament. The owners were helpful and responsive. Thank you for a great week!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

I Be B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was perfect for a big family

We love how close it was to everything. Only thing we would suggest is to upgrade the back outdoor furniture
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

April V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great value

Very nice home, quiet little neighborhood. Screened in back porch was great for rainy days. Good location, only a few minutes drive from stores and food, and just a quick (depending on time of day) trip across the bridge to public access beaches! Worked perfectly for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sherril f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Older home that has been renovated, in nice neighborhood

Found this to be the perfect place to call home for three weeks. It was in the neighborhood I grew up in, so know the area well. It is a perfect location for visitors to feel like a "local" but to explore all parts of FWB, Destin and beyond. It would be perfect for a family with children- plenty of space for kids to play in backyard, have cookouts, TV sets just about every room, and simple layout of home. I felt very safe and at home, and will always check availability when visiting. The air conditioning was brand new and was awesome (very important in Florida). New appliances in kitchen.
Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

review

We enjoyed our stay in your cottage. It was the perfect size for our 2 week extended stay. We had different family members stay with us at different times. It was close to the beach and close to our new granddaughter.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Hector M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
It was perfectly located to everything, my complaint is that the house had a funny odor, plug in back bedroom restroom does not work and also plug in kitchen bar. baseboards(rr)could use some cleaning, we could not get tv in patio area to work.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything we needed

The location was awesome, close to everything. The neighborhood was very nice. The house was well equipped and met all of our needs. 100% will rent again and recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good bang for your buck

Great spot near the bay. Spacious
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

This place was ideal for my small family. My 2 y/o absolutely loved the backyard. One small issue with the dishwasher and fridge. I'd recommend a p-trap and single out the drain line from the dishwasher, and not incorporate it via the disposal. This will help with smell from back flow. Fridge in kitchen runs warmer than avg. The backup in the sun room saved our perishables. All in all, this is a great location and very affordable for a small family! Thank you Franny and Jared!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Lovely stay. Quiet neiborhood. No issues. Everything in the home was working, clean, and had everything we needed. Washer and dryer were nice to have as well. Close access to the yacht club. Will return.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karliegh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A piece of oasis

My family had the nicest time staying here. Finding the house was so easy, given we didnt get there until 2am. The instructions for the door code were easy to understand. We were welcomed with flowers and the cutest balloon! The house looked and felt clean. Publix was conveniently around the corner so we could stock up on foods. The owners provided us another bicycle, so all my kids had a bike to ride around the block while we had some down time. The sand in the back yard was so nice for the kids, and I only hope I cleaned enough off of them before they came inside. The perfect house to relax in after a long day of sand, water, food and making memories.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

stay for sailing event

stayed here for a few days while racing at Ft. Walton Beach yacht club. The property is decent and was clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

National Softball Tournament/Family Vacay

We absolutely LOVED this house! It was the perfect location. It was only a few minutes from the ballpark and a few of the beaches. There were several wonderful local restaurants suggested by the host and the ones in Destin were only a short drive. The neighborhood was quiet and felt safe for my family. We would absolutely stay here again even if we weren’t coming to the area for a softball tournament!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Our stay was pleasant

My family and I enjoyed our stay. The listing didn't match up with the way the house actually looked. But there was enough beds to accommodate us. We loved that we were not far from anything. I hated that the dishwasher didn't work and smelt bad. I contacted the owner and they were sending someone out to fix it. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient location

Boat to the launch was conveniently located
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trudi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful time in Florida! The home was in a great location and we enjoyed our 6 day stay! The boys loved the back yard and sand and we were grateful for the sand toys ! Loved the covered porch as well!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4th of July Florida trip

We had a great time!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Selina Spring R., Bessemer City, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

The location is perfect. The house is beautiful and very welcoming. We appreciated the little gifts from the owners. Can't wait to book for next year💜
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jerry r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We stayed a week at this nice and quiet neighborhood. Easy access to Okaloosa pier and all the stores you will need during a weeks stay. A lot of restaurants in the area. The owners are so sweet to have a welcoming basket and a board with all the restaurants easily accessible without all the Destin traffic. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful House

Beautiful home with everything you want for a wonderful vacation. We stayed 5 nights. Very comfortable beds, great back yard for the dogs. Little extras the owners left were a great surprise. Close to beaches and restaurants. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Chandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place- super clean and beautiful! Loved the screened in porch and fenced in backyard. The host left us notes and recommended places for us to visit and eat, plus they had dog bowls out for our sweet dog! Just wished it was walking distance to beach, but wonderful place
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Bay Cottage

Nice quiet neighborhood and close to most restaurants and beaches. Also communication with owners was wonderful. Their response was quick and efficient
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay highly recommend

Easy to get to destinations around the property. Very peaceful neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angel I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the home it was so cute and close to everything 😍

It was great !👍 😁
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candace M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

We enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and the neighborhood is older and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022