We stayed during memorial day and we had a very nice stay and the management company and the condo was top notch
Submitted on May 27, 2025
Great
Submitted on Jul 14, 2024
Our experience was excellent! We have use Brooks and Shorey before and have always been please with their services. We have stayed at Gulfside before and in several different units. They have all always been very well kept and clean.On this trip we had to call and ask for maintenance to come and take care of a sink that was stopped up and they came over and took care of it that day.Other guests that we met in out building were friendly as well.
Submitted on Jun 1, 2024
Our rental was very nice, clean, and peaceful. Elizabeth with Brooks and Shorey was so kind and helpful every time I spoke with her. Beach was beautiful and Jacob with the beach service was great!
Submitted on Apr 22, 2024
My sister and I have been coming to Ft Walton for several years now. We try and always stay in 1 of 4 condo complexes due to proximity of Tom Thumb. You don't realize how convenient it is...until it's not! We walk to Tom Thumb everyday, sometimes twice a day. This condo was very nice. But it lacked personality. Furnishings were generic and there wasn't really a beach vibe. The arcade game was a bonus. Maintenance was spot on and there quickly when we needed them. Bedframe in spare bedroom was broken - actually not put together correctly. When we recognized the problem, maintenance came and fixed the same day. Rooftop pool was awesome. Despite having stayed at this complex before, we'd never used the pool. We thought it would be too hot. Quite the opposite. There was a great breeze up there. And the couple times we used, was either empty or maybe 1 other person there. Overall, this was a great condo. But would be even better with some beach decor.
Submitted on Oct 16, 2023
Enjoyable, easy access to beach. Beautiful condo. Only complaint is the washer and dryer is very old and needs replaced. Neither worked properly. This may be a deal breaker as far as re booking until the upgrade is done. Otherwise, we loved our stay!!
Submitted on Aug 26, 2023
Can't say enough, you guys were fantastic. You handled the cold weather problems easily and professionally. We can't wait to come back again!
Submitted on Jan 11, 2023
Beautiful condo, very spacious! Video game console was a winner for my son and husband. Only issue was the master bathroom, dressing room is too large while shower and toilet was crammed into an extremely small space.
Submitted on Oct 31, 2022
We really enjoyed our time in Florida, The condo was very nice perfect location, very clean and well equipped, Would definitely stay again.
Submitted on Oct 11, 2022
Great
Submitted on Aug 1, 2022
I did call the office 3 times because the arcade game would not work, this is the main reason we choose this unit because the game was a big hit last time & my 4 year old grandson was so excited. We had 2 days that we couldn’t even get on the beach due to weather & double red flags. No one ever came to check the game nor contacted me. I’ve always had the best service with Brooks & Shorey so this was quite the surprise.
Submitted on Jun 11, 2022
Nice large corner condo unit in a small quiet building. The location was great, gorgeous views and the condo had everything we needed for our stay.
Submitted on Nov 9, 2021
Loved the complex, rooftop pool, location and the room. However, the internet is non-existent. Had to turn off WiFi to use our phones for anything.
The shower in the main bathroom does not work or I'm not smart enough to get it to work. Everyone had to use the shower in the master bathroom.
It would be nice to have some throw blankets in the living room. It was unseasonably cool at night during our visit and there are literally ZERO blankets in the condo.
Other than the above I would definitely stay in Unit 501 again.
Oh.. and the constant spam emails from the management company before and during the stay is somewhat annoying. I don't want to download your app so please stop asking!
Submitted on May 20, 2021
The condo is a wonderful unit. It’s low density building, which is what we always strive to rent with the added location of a corner unit. We had few very simple items to be repaired while there due to just use. Those items were repaired immediately after contacting the office. That was greatly appreciated. The pool being located on the rooftop was an advantage for enjoying the view.
Alexa dots have been installed in the condo, which a handy device to have for all local information.
The condo was clean and fresh.
We enjoyed our stay immensely.
Submitted on May 12, 2021
We have been coming to Okaloosa Island and renting condos for over 15 years. There are only a few that we would rent more than once. This unit is not one of them. While the location, on the beach and a corner unit, cannot be beat, we were disappointed with the bathroom off the hallway. Because of the heavy dark shower curtain, you couldn't see in the shower. And the handheld shower sprayer kept coming apart. The curtains in the living room are in poor condition. The view from the pool, is something to experience. We used the pool several times when we rented Unit 503 last year. This year the gate wouldn't open. We will rent again in this building, but probably not this unit.
Submitted on May 5, 2021
What a wonderful place to stay. The Condo was clean and very well maintained. Priceless views and plenty to do. We had fresh seafood almost everyday from Gulf Coast seafood market. There is also an endless list of restaurants in the area to choose from. The beach is beautiful!! I can't wait till we can return!!!
Submitted on Nov 12, 2020
Having stayed in another unit in this building it was hard not to draw comparisons. This unit (501) felt dated and the living room furniture was generally uncomfortable, needs a new couch and new dining table. Kitchen was small and the balcony furniture was high top, but they should add some loungers out there for comfort viewing off the ocean.
The beds were good and the place was clean. We like the location a lot and the rooftop pool is a great feature. Easy access to beach and quiet.
Overall, I would probably look to stay in the other unit in this building when i return, but that's not to say this doesn't offer a nice place to stay while you are here. Just needs some updates.
Submitted on Oct 5, 2020
I have been going to Fort Walton Beach for many years and have been staying in Gulfside. I am very happy with the size of this condo and a convenient location to many things. It has been many years since we were able to stay in unit 501. , and I found the unit furnishings are very outdated. The heavy drapes in the living room make it difficult to get a full view of the beach. I would definitely recommend an update on this unit, but all in all we had a great vacation, since most of the time was spent on the beach anyway!
Submitted on Oct 2, 2020
Love GulfSide Condo. The Condo had 3 issues.
The internet service was bad.
The Furniture need to be replace in the living room.
There was not enough lites in the Kitchen and Living room.
also an early checkin need to be available
Submitted on Jul 13, 2020
Perfect condo, perfect location, awesome building!
The pool!
Will come again, but for longer!!
Submitted on Jun 28, 2020
Really enjoyed the stay. Condo was great. Stayed at gulf side 501. Brooks and short lady was really helpful booking since the beach was only expected to be open. They helped me plan for the possibilities.
Submitted on Jun 10, 2020
Sparkling clean with gorgeous view. Comfortable bedrooms and beautiful bathrooms. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook our locally caught seafood. We love the beach chair service and the bar height balcony chairs. Thank you for providing such a nice place to stay.
Submitted on Jun 6, 2020
We travel to Fort Walton Beach every November and this year was our first to stay at Gulfside. Our room was perfect in every way. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our meals.
Submitted on Dec 4, 2019
Very relaxing. Plenty of room. Perfect gulf view from the balcony and pool side.
Submitted on Oct 15, 2019
Great clean place.
Submitted on Sep 19, 2019
We have been coming to Ft. Walton for the 7th year in a roll now.. We have stayed in the Gulfside building now for the 3rd time and love it. Love the smaller building, enjoy the atmosphere and cant wait to come back.
Submitted on Aug 10, 2019
all was good, furniture needs some repair, patio table has broken top
Submitted on Jul 17, 2019
Property was very clean well maintained, parking was super convenient. Tom Thumb in walking distance. The view was awesome I will definitely be back!
Submitted on May 23, 2019
This place was gorgeous! Clean, beautiful decor, and a big patio with an AMAZING view! I would definitely stay here again! And it was even more special because I got ENGAGED! So I will remember this place always! ❤️
Submitted on May 12, 2019
This is the best rental I’ve had. Very clean and up to date. Location is perfect and we love Okaloosa Island.
Submitted on Dec 10, 2018
Stayed here oct13 through oct22. Condo was nice,clean,and we even got to check in early. The view was awesome from the balcony you could see the dolphins while drinking coffee in the mornings. The weather was great all week considering hurricane Michael had just passed the week before. My family enjoyed the condo and look forward to booking with brooks and shorey again next year.
Submitted on Nov 5, 2018
Wonderful! Room was clean, beds super comfortable, the game console brought tons of joy and fun for everyone! We had an awesome time and we would definitely recommend and stay in this unit again! As always, brooks and Shorey never lets you down!
Submitted on Oct 15, 2018
The room was clean and nicely decorated. We had a great ocean view. We enjoyed our stay!
Submitted on Sep 5, 2018
enjoyed our stay. Love the master bedroom shower. The only thing we didn't like was the parking. It is hard to get into with a truck. Everything else was great!
Submitted on Sep 4, 2018
very good experiance
Submitted on Sep 2, 2018
Nice place to stay, real close to water for kids
Submitted on Jul 23, 2018
Unit was clean and well equipped. The only issue we had- was the fact that we got into town and called to let you all know at 9 am we were in town, you all called us at 3:58 pm to give us the access code. The unit next to us with another rental company got in at 1 pm- which would have been great. Other than that our stay was wonderful.
Submitted on Jul 9, 2018
Very clean condo, very close to beach. Location off the main traffic areas so we really enjoyed. Only negative was the balcony sliding door was not sliding. Maintenance tried to fix, but was unable to make easily usable.
Submitted on Jun 25, 2018
Overall we were pleased with the condo, everything was very clean and kitchen was great. I do have to say that we were not a fan of the guest bedroom bed. That bed is extremely uncomfortable. Our only real complaint that effected our stay was the dryer. We would have to run a load of clothes in the dryer 4 to 5 full cycles to get them dry, that was kind of a pain in the butt. The shower head in master bathroom could use an uupgraded sure, you had to run around in circles to get wet.Other than that we were very happy with our choice of condos. All in all I'd stay here again for sure if the dryer was fixed.
Submitted on May 22, 2018
We came to the area to get married, and we both needed some down time. The weather was beautiful. The condo was SO large, I think two or three couples could have had enough space for privacy. The pool deck on the roof has a beautiful veiw, and had very few others, as the building is smaller, with fewer occupants. Less time waiting for the elevator...ect. Wonderful week, and we'll be back.
Submitted on May 12, 2018
This was a very nice place. Very clean and beautiful location.
Submitted on Apr 21, 2018
We had an amazing time. The condo was nice and clean and the view was breathtaking. My boys loved the arcade machine but it did start to mess up about half way through the week which disappointed them. I feel the condo was very clean and in great condition other than the carpet and couch being somewhat worn. The only other thing we did find disappointing was the DVD player was not a blue ray player. Which would have been nice for some cold nights when we stayed in but we only brought blue ray movies. We did love that the condo itself was smaller so with less people we always had front row beach chairs. All in all the week was wonderful and we had the best time!!
Submitted on Apr 9, 2018
Amazing view. Awsome condo with a retro gaming system. Best Pool on the strip as it is on the roof and has an awsome view. Loved the Patio. Close to everything. Walk right to the beach!
Submitted on Sep 18, 2017
We enjoyed our stay in 501. The condo has everything you will need for a fun beach vacation. The management staff was helpful, the air conditioning stopped working late one night, when we called the next day they had it fixed in just a few hours. My only major disappointment was the arcade games did not work. When we called management, we were told it was a complimentary feature for the condo so there was nothing they would do. When we narrowed down our condo choices, we picked GS501 because of the arcaid game table. It was part of the condo listing and therefore we did not feel it was complimentary but part of the overall package. This was a major disappointment for us all. Otherwise, we enjoyed our stay.
Submitted on Jul 31, 2017
Location was outstanding...close enough to activities in Destin without the traffic that is in Destin. We loved that you could set up a private beach tent which is something you cannot do at resorts in Destin. It was great having 2 private bedrooms and 2 baths each with dual sinks. This really sped up getting ready in the morning and going out to dinner. Only complaint was that the advertised arcade game was not functional...This would have come in handy during the rainy times when lightning forced us off the beach. However, Brooks and Shorey compensated us by giving an extra voucher for a free round of golf which was appreciated! Overall, an excellent experience.
Submitted on Jul 24, 2017
This was a very nice condo. The views were amazing, we enjoyed looking for dolphins from all angles and the view from the pool top is awesome.
Submitted on Sep 14, 2016
Awesome! Best Rental we have stayed in. We loved everything about it. Nice , clean,and cozy! And quiet ...we couldn't hear our neighbors through the walls or traffic outside ...ex..other places when the garbage truck came before 5:00am it would wake you up. Lol..
Submitted on Aug 11, 2016
EXCELLENT TIME
Submitted on Aug 8, 2016
This is one of the nicest places I have visited. The condo was in a wonderful location and had everything we needed, plus more. The condo was very nice, clean, and the view was beautiful. We will definitely book again in the future!
Submitted on Jul 12, 2016
Awesome condo. Spectacular view of the ocean. Very peaceful condo building, beach was never busy, no issues for the entire week. Recommend this condo to everyone coming to Fort Walton Beach. Gulfside 501!!
Submitted on Apr 27, 2016