The BEST trip ever!!!

This was a beautiful condo. Steps away from the beach, hot tub and pool. The owner was so amazing! Great to work with. I will be going back. We had such a great trip. We loved all of Virginia's suggestions. The condo was supplied with everything we needed, which made it such a stress-free vacation. We walked to the pier several times. There's restaurants of all kinds within walking distance. I highly recommend this condo.

Stayed: October 2024 Submitted: November 08, 2024

PERFECT!

This was our second stay at this incredible condo, and once again, it was absolutely perfect! The space is immaculately clean, beautifully decorated, and equipped with everything you could possibly need for a relaxing vacation. We traveled with a toddler, and the thoughtful inclusion of a pack-and-play, stroller, and high chair made things so much easier for us.The beach service, which includes four chairs and two umbrellas, is a fantastic bonus. The "chair guy" clearly has a great relationship with the owner and gave us extra attention during our stay. The kitchen is well-stocked with high-quality appliances, and the large washer and dryer made it quick and easy to clean our beach towels.The location of this first-floor condo is ideal. Just steps away from the beach and pool, we never had any noise issues. We loved relaxing by the pool during nap time with a baby monitor. Our toddler was thrilled by the kid-friendly mushroom fountain at the pool! Parking and unloading was also a breeze with the nearby parking garage.However, what truly sets this condo apart is Virginia’s outstanding hospitality. From booking to checkout, she was incredibly attentive, ensuring we had everything we needed. She even provided us with a fantastic list of local restaurants and activities, which was very helpful.If you’re looking for the perfect place for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation, this is it. We highly recommend it and will definitely be back!

Stayed: September 2024 Submitted: September 16, 2024

Wonderful, clean and felt like home

We visited FWB for my daughter softball tournament. The condo was spotless upon arrival. We absolutely loved being right on the main level and only steps away from the pool and beach. I was worried about the noise level being close to the pool but the patio doors must be hurricane proof and sound proof because even on the busiest week of the year sound from the pool was never an issue. Beach service with 4 chairs and two umbrellas was amazing as well. We felt like we were staying in someone’s home and not just a rental until. We will definitely book again in the future.

Stayed: July 2024 Submitted: July 13, 2024

Heaven on FWB

We had the most relaxing stay at this place. The condo is steps from the pool and just a short walk to the beach. The place is beautifully done and spotlessly clean. Perfect size for two families to stay. Can’t wait to come back!!

Stayed: February 2024 Submitted: May 21, 2024

The most perfect time

If you want the best of everything in a vacation Octopus Garden is it. Beautiful beach, pools and condo. We were vacationing with children and grand babies, almost two years old and a 2 month old. This condo has everything you could possible think you need when vacationing with little ones. You don’t have to pack it all from home. Clean, beautiful decor, chargers for technology, pools/hot tub out your back door and the beach a few steps away. Communication with the owner Virginia is quick and easy. I had grown up vacationing on emerald coast and was happy to introduce my grandchildren to such a special place. Can’t wait to go back again.

Stayed: April 2024 Submitted: April 27, 2024

First Beach Trip

My mom and dad booked this trip for them and our family before I went back to work from maternity leave. I have a 22 month old and a 11 week old and to be honest the thought of going anywhere with 2 under 2 sounded overwhelming. However my oldest had never been to the beach and so we decided to go. And I’m so glad we did because we had the BEST time at Octopus Garden! Virginia has thought of everything you could possibly need as a new parent traveling. She provides pack n plays, high chairs, books, games, beach toys, and a baby monitor that reaches out to the pool!!!! Octopus Garden is a first floor unit by the pool and just steps away from the beach which made nap times and sun breaks super convenient! Also having the 4 beach chairs and 2 umbrellas set up every morning at the beach made going to the beach so much easier! The unit is super spacious and with 4 adults and 2 little ones we never felt like we were on top of each other, everyone had their own space. Each room had their own bathroom which was so nice! The unit was very clean and you can tell the Strunks take pride in their condo! Virginia checked in on us throughout the week to make sure we were doing okay and had everything we needed! Just an all around great first vacation with 2 littles! I couldn’t ask for a better host, better condo, better location or any better amenities! Highly highly recommended, I can’t say enough good things!

Stayed: April 2024 Submitted: April 27, 2024

Gorgeous Condo

The Strunk's truly do have the best condo. I have been vacationing here every year since I was a child and now bring my own family each year as well as an adult trip each year. In the past two months I have rented their condo twice and was not disappointed! They have literally made traveling with a family as easy as every providing all things and more ya need for your kids including highchair, games, outdoor sand toys, boogie boards....you name it! This condo will be our Forever Vaca spot until we can call a place at Azure our own also, until then thank you for making such a great home away from home for us to enjoy!

Stayed: October 2023 Submitted: October 25, 2023

Best Host Ever!

The Strunk Family have really thought of everything when it comes to their condo rental. Not only is everything ready for a large group but they also have everything stocked with good quality items. The personal touches are endless within every corner you look. Truly a home a way from home. We have found the only condo we will be renting in Okaloosa from here on out!!

Stayed: October 2023 Submitted: October 17, 2023

Amazing 1st vacation with baby

We had an amazing stay at this condo. Being our 1st family vacation with our 7 mo old, it was such an amazing setup, super convenient location to beach and pool and stocked with baby amenities, pack n play, high chair, etc.Condo is literally footsteps from the pool right in front of the beach, so could sit in the sun while little one napped inside.Master was great size with nice big tub! Kitchen was stocked with all kitchen essentials. Brand new washer and dryer was crucial.Added bonuses was probably best crab legs across the street that was an easy few.min walk.Overall couldn't have asked for better setup, convenient location with everything we needed for an amazing vacation. Can't wait to come back.

Stayed: September 2023 Submitted: September 16, 2023

AMAZING!!!!!

The description of this condo doesn’t really prepare you for what greets you when you open the front door. You literally walk out your patio to the pool area-2 pools! The beach and water was beautiful and the condo had everything we needed. We traveled with a 19 month old and she had a blast in the condo, at the pool, splash pad and the beach ️. The kitchen was nicely stocked and the bedrooms were great. We had an amazing time and didn’t want to leave

Stayed: July 2023 Submitted: August 01, 2023

Wonderful Condo!!

Wonderful condo! Spotlessly clean and the best equipped unit we've ever stayed in!! Fantastic location with great pool and beach access. The 2 full sets of beach chairs/umbrellas is great, plus many other items provided by owner as well. Virginia is an absolute joy to work with, and she gave excellent communication & recommendations, and was readily available prior to/during our vacation.Stewby's Market is SO great and easy, just walked across a couple of nights for takeaway. Lots of other restaurants and grocery nearby too. Also, rented a pontoon boat to Crab Island for a half-day (great time + all really enjoyed it). Parking is easy, with great access to the unit. Security is also excellent, laid back but very present/on top of things so all felt very safe and well controlled.Grateful that you let us enjoy your condo, and we highly recommend it!!

Stayed: June 2023 Submitted: August 01, 2023

Family trip

We loved being on 1st floor,walk right out to pool area and beach.with 3 grandbabies,this was perfect for us.unit was clean and beachy cute.owners easy to communicate with.

Stayed: June 2023 Submitted: July 28, 2023

Amazing Location and Fantastic Management!!

This condo was absolutely amazing and Virginia was off the charts fantastic from the beginning. I had some concerns regarding if my mother, who is in a wheelchair, would be able to get around in the unit and enjoy the stay. Needless to say it was PERFECT for her. Not only was the unit very spacious, but the beach attendants were able to accommodate my mom to where she was able to come on the beach with us at any time. I have always been hesitant about staying in condos as we usually always stay in a house. I will say this unit is above and beyond amazing and I would stay here any time. Highly, highly recommend!!!!

Stayed: June 2023 Submitted: June 27, 2023

Amazing vacation spot!

We had an amazing time staying at Octopus Garden! Virginia and Randy were great hosts. They were very informative and they have thought of everything you could possible need! The convenience of the pool being steps away from the patio made our vacation so much more relaxing. Not having to catch elevators or tote all the kids beach/pool gear down everyday was a lifesaver! The condo was very spacious and comfortable. We can’t wait to visit again!

Stayed: March 2023 Submitted: April 04, 2023

Amazing stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Octopus Garden garden. Virginia was very helpful to answer all of my questions ahead of renting, and she sent us a very detailed list of where to eat and things to do which was amazing! The unit is beautiful and very well stocked! It is steps from the pool and hot tub. It is also a very close walk down to the beach and no stairs- just a boardwalk. My son loved the bunk room! The decor is beautiful and practical. We could walk across the street to eat or play putt putt golf which was nice. We will definitely return soon! Thank you, Virginia and family for letting us rent your beautiful place.

Stayed: March 2023 Submitted: March 27, 2023

Octopus Garden

Beuatiful place to stay. Beach is clean and like white powder. Great family getaway! We will definitely book again.

Stayed: March 2023 Submitted: March 12, 2023

Perfect beach condo for a family with young children!

The location of this immaculate condo was absolutely perfect. Steps from the pool and hot tub, and yet we couldn't hear a thing from other pool-goers when the condo doors were closed. Just a very short walk to the beach (maybe 2 minutes, less if your kids are running with excitement!). There was no need to "pack up for the day, think of all the things you'll need, and head to the beach/pool" because everything was so close. It was SO EASY to head back for a quick lunch, forgotten item, or nap time for the youngest while the older kids stayed to play with another adult. Virginia (the owner) has stocked her condo with everything needed for little ones (pack and play, stroller, high chair, baby monitor, kid-friendly silverware and plates, beach toys, pool toys, books, and games). She also leaves some common pantry items for guests to use, such as spices, oils, etc. She was incredibly responsive whenever I had a question prior to and during our stay, even for as insignificant of a question such as, "Where can I find the cutest Fort Walton Beach Christmas ornaments?" We had some flight issues on our way to Florida, and when Virginia found out, she went out of her way to have a special basket of goodies waiting for us when we arrived at the condo! Virginia also helped us set up our transportation service to and from the airport. The condo was exceptionally clean. All staff we encountered were friendly and helpful. The beach chair and umbrella service was great! We would stay again in a heartbeat! I can't recommend Virginia and her beautiful condo enough!

Stayed: March 2022 Submitted: July 27, 2022

Perfect beach front condo

This was our first time staying at Azure condominiums. We chose the Octopus Garden because of the ground floor location, covered parking and beach service set up.Parking was easy, only had to park on 2nd level a couple times. Easy walk from parking garage to condo unit. Grounds were clean and well kept. Best part NO ELEVATORS! A flight of stairs from the 2nd level parking area but that was a breeze!The condo itself was nicely decorated and had all the things you need when away from home. Full size (huge) washer & dryer, enough beds/baths for a large group or small family, nice pots/pans and dish ware in the kitchen for cooking or snacking. We had 4 people so we weren't running over each other and everyone had privacy when needed.Access to the pool & beach were awesome. Just a few steps out the patio door and you were poolside. A little bit further and you were on the pass over to the beach. Showers along the way to rinse off when coming or going. The beach set up guys were friendly and had us set up in the same spot daily. The pool was always clean and not overly crowded. We were able to sit and relax daily by the pool if we wanted.Virginia is an excellent host. She answered any question, big or small and her welcome packet was full of helpful info and suggestions. No complaints from us on our stay at the Octopus Garden at Azure! Thank you Virginia!!

Stayed: June 2022 Submitted: July 07, 2022

Perfect Beach Condo

We just spent the week at Octopus Garden and it was perfection! The condo was spotless and had everything you could think of. We were surprised how peaceful and quiet it was inside the condo. The bedrooms and bathrooms are all very spacious. We loved hanging out in the living room playing games and watching movies, both of which were provided. The patio right by the pool and hot tub was super convient for our family. The white sand beach was gorgeous and we loved having 4 chairs and 2 umbrellas provided. The new washer and dryer were huge and great for doing beach towels, etc. Virginia was so helpful and amazing to work with. We can’t wait to return and stay here again!!!

Stayed: June 2022 Submitted: June 25, 2022

Beachfront Perfection

Our family of 6 absolutely loved this condo and location. Ground level, right in front of the pool, short walk to the beach. Felt very safe allowing our 4 teenagers to come and go from the beach to the pool. The condo has everything you need. Very clean, spacious. The perfect setup for our family. The washer/dryer are huge, so you can do plenty of towels at one time. Virginia was nothing but a pleasure to work with. Very informative and responsive. If you are hesitating to book this, just do it. You won’t regret it.

Stayed: June 2022 Submitted: June 05, 2022

Amazing condo!

We had the most amazing time at the Octopus Garden! The condo itself is beyond perfect, in addition to being part of a beautiful resort with two amazing pools and hot tubs. It is the cleanest rental property I have ever stayed in. Virginia and her family pay attention to every single detail which helps to make sure guests can have the most relaxing vacation. It is comfortable, beautifully decorated, cozy, and spotless. I cannot imagine a more perfect place to stay, and I highly recommend it!!

Stayed: April 2022 Submitted: June 02, 2022

The stress-less vacation spot

First of all, the location of this place of this is amazing! It has convenient access to the pool and beach (just steps away) as well as plenty of great food and things to do. It is also nice that this owner has made it super easy for families with little ones to travel! They have almost anything you can think of for you to use so that you don't have to bring the entire house (well, at least not all of it). From a high chair, to pack-n-plays and bedrails, to noise machines and monitors, to beach chairs and toys/games, these owners have truly tried to take as much stress off of parents as they can. You can tell this place is well loved and taken care of. The owners are also very responsive, helpful in providing insider tips for your stay, and easy to work with. Will definitely be back!

Stayed: May 2022 Submitted: May 31, 2022

Great Family Location on Ground Floor!

We loved the convenience of the condo from direct beach and pool access to dining! Our kids who are 2 and 6 loved their bunk beds and all of the toys and games that are provided. The owners communicate well and are very transparent. We had everything we needed for a great beach vacation. We can't wait to go back!

Stayed: May 2021 Submitted: May 20, 2021