Islander 5003: AMAZING balcony views,end unit,great furnishings

FREE PARKING AND FREE WIFI!!! THIS UNIT HAS A SATURDAY TO SATURDAY REQUIREMENT DURING PEAK SEASON! A MUST SEE ! If you see this condo open for your family's vacation week this summer BOOK IT QUICKLY! 5003 at the Islander is a GEM! Lots of time has gone into this unit and it shows! The patio entrance is from the living room as well as the master bedroom. 42" LCD/HD TV in the living room. Gorgeous wooden table for 6 in the dining area where you have a DIRECT Gulf view. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner around this classy table while having the huge glass balcony doors provide you with the most incredible views. Enjoy family nights here in 5003, after a toasty, fun-filled day on the beach, you're guaranteed to be exhausted. There is no longer a sofa sleeper in this unit, but a new sectional for your enjoyment! Updated pictures coming soon! Snuggle into this comfortable living room and turn on a movie, it won't take long for everyone to fall soundly asleep. Take advantage of the private GULF FRONT master bedroom by waking up at least once to watch a Florida sunrise from bed!! This is what relaxation is all about. Unit 5003 is a corner unit with no neighbors to the West, affording you extra serenity during Balcony time. When you rent this condo you have all the amenities of HOME but you are right on the Florida Panhandle and you're getting to wake up to captivating views literally as far as you can see in all directions from your private balcony. WIRELESS Internet!

The sleeping arrangements in this unit are as follows: Master bedroom - 1 King bed, 2nd bedroom - 1 Queen bed, 3rd bedroom - 4 Twins bunk beds. This unit sleeps 8.


- GRANITE FOR ALL COUNTERS
- TILE in living room
- Gorgeous wooden dining table for 6
- Beach front Living Room
- Beach front Master Bedroom!!
- Pool views
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Full size Washer and Dryer in condo
- Key-less Entry
- FREE BEACH SERVICE
- FREE GOLF
- FREE DOLPHIN CRUISE
- FREE SNORKELING
- FREE WIFI
- Free parking
- Charcoal grills on-site
- Exercise Room
- Direct access via boardwalk (in the pool area)
- Elevators
- Large Gulf side pool
- Spacious deck around pool

Islander Beach Resorts have access to one of Okaloosa Island's largest gulf-side pools, a shuffleboard court, and a barbeque grill area. A quick stroll across the boardwalk puts you right on the beach! All guests have Free High-Speed Internet access in their unit, as well as wireless Internet access in our lobby..  

The pool is heated the week of Thanksgiving and beginning the week of Christmas until March 31st.

All of our daily and weekly guests receive the following complimentary guest package: 2 beach chairs and 1 umbrella set up for you on the beach daily (March 1 to October 31); 1 free round of golf at your choice of 6 different courses daily; 1 free pass to a dolphin cruise daily (March to October 31) ; 1 free adult pass to a snorkeling cruise daily (March to September 30) and free WiFi..

Please visit Guest Amenities to view information about entertainment and activities available in our complimentary guest package (some exclusions apply).

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Great Winter Season In Islander 5003

  Stayed 29 days ending in March, 2024

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  Don R from Des Moines, IA recommends this vacation rental

  This is our second year in This Excellent Condo on Okaloosa Island. The property is perfect for white sugar sand beach living with its gorgeous location on the Gulf. It is clean and we were so pleased with the upgrades made from last year. Thank you owners for the new couch - new dishwasher- new washing machine and many new pots and pans for cooking delightful Florida meals. Brooks and Shorey provide great service whenever we need anything. We would recommend this property to anyone looking for a pleasant vacation experience.

  • Manager Responded on 3/16/2024

    Thanks for your awesome review! I am glad you enjoyed the gorgeous location and the many upgrades. See you next year!

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• Love our winter paradise get away in Ft. Walton Beach FL ⛱️

  Stayed 31 days ending in February, 2024

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  Don R from Des Moines, IA recommends this vacation rental

  This is our 10th. Season spending quality time relaxing and rejuvenating down in FWB FL. We have enjoyed the last two years at excellent headquartersin the Islander 5003 very much. The property is clean and well maintained. We commend the owner for providing fine new washer and dishwasher and living room couch for convenience and comfort this winter. Brooks and Shorey have been very attentive to our needs while here Jan. Feb. And Mar. We have recommended them to other snowbirds for their great service. We are fortunate for restaurants close by like Stewbys fish house on Santa Rosa and German Wursthaus on Miracle Strip Pky. We love how close we are to First Baptist Church ⛪️ here worshiping with wonderful friends weekly.
  We are very happy here.

  • Manager Responded on 2/3/2024

    We are thrilled to hear you are enjoying your stay at Islander 5003! We love that you enjoy the unit and proximity to great dining options. Let us know if there is anything else we can do for you, Don!

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• Islander 5003

  Stayed 7 days ending in October, 2023

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  Amy W from Brookfield, MO recommends this vacation rental

  We were very impressed with the accommodations. The view was beautiful, the condo was exceptionally clean, well-stocked and inviting. The team was proactive at giving us all information we needed for the week. Overall, a great experience and we would rent from Brooks & Shorey again in the future.
  

  • Manager Responded on 10/25/2023

    I am thrilled to hear you enjoyed the beautiful view and the clean, well stocked unit. Come back soon to use your return guest discount.

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• Family vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2023

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  Virginia P from Imperial, MO recommends this vacation rental

  We had a great time, condo was perfect for what we needed. A few minor issues with some of appliances needing to be fixed, but nothing that was an issue during our stay.

  • Manager Responded on 8/22/2023

    We are happy to hear that you had a great time. Thank you for staying with us and sharing your experience.

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• Islander 5003

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2023

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  Brock&Tara C from Greeneville, Tn recommends this vacation rental

  We have been coming to Okaloosa Island for about 7 years and have used Brooks and Shorey and this is the best condo we have stayed in by far 5 stars!

  • Manager Responded on 6/21/2023

    This is one of my personal favorite units! It is well kept with a view that is hard to beat from the fifth floor at Emerald Towers West!

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• islander 5003 review

  Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2023

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  Joseph K from Thompsons Station, TN recommends this vacation rental

  bedroom sliding doors not working and off track
  dishwasher needs replaced, rusted out, doesn't clean, debris in bottom
  toaster needs replaced
  inadequate pots, pans, lids, dishes, glassware, utensils
  pool heater not working, very cold
  
  

  • Manager Responded on 4/18/2023

    Thank you for sharing the feedback of your recent stay at Brooks and Shorey Resorts. I am sorry we did not meet your expectations on this visit. Please know your comments are very important to us. I have shared your feedback with the appropriate party to ensure they are addressed. Once again, thank you for your feedback and we do hope to welcome you back.

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• Enjoyed our stay

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2022

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  Hillary S from Franklin, TN recommends this vacation rental

  Overall, very enjoyable condo and experience . View was amazing and condo location was great! Having 3 bed and 3 bath was fantastic. Check-in and out were the easiest we’ve ever experienced. It was nice to have toilet paper, dishwasher detergent, and starter bathroom toiletries supplied. The condo was clean. Kitchen was adequately supplied. Some suggestions...replace the living room furniture (well worn and uncomfortable), dishwasher did not clean the dishes very well (we tried a variety of settings), all of the bathroom mirrors are hung low (we had to bend down to see our full heads. We are tall, but not that tall 😊). We really enjoyed the Fort Walton area. Family friendly, great restaurants, not overly busy, clean beach! 👍��

  • Manager Responded on 3/28/2022

    We thank you for taking time to review your stay with us as we appreciate the feedback! I have passed along this information to the proper parties to hopefully be addressed. We look forward to seeing you back again soon and remember your return guest discount.

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• Great Stay

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2022

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  Phil H from Godfrey, IL recommends this vacation rental

  Fantastic unit

  • Manager Responded on 4/1/2022

    Thank you for the review. We are glad you enjoyed your condo and stay & look forward to future reservations in which you can take advantage of the return customer discount.

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• Amazing

  Stayed 3 days ending in August, 2021

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  Donna S from Huntsville, AL recommends this vacation rental

  We had an amazing time. The view was BEAUTIFUL. We love 5003 the pictures doesn't do it justice. I also loved that it had a bathroom in each bedroom. Comes in handy with daughters lol. We will definitely be back. The weather was beautiful on day 1 and not too bad on the last few days. Can't wait to come back.

  • Manager Responded on 9/1/2021

    Thank you for leaving a review. We are gad you enjoyed your stay & look forward to future reservations in which you can take advantage of the return customer discount.

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• Islander 5003

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2021

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  Deena D from Stillwater, OK recommends this vacation rental

  Like the complex and pool. Furniture a bit worn, a king bed in master instead of queen desirable -enough room there. Only had a couple small spoons, mostly tablespoons. We bought plastic utensils and paper plates. More extra pillows would be nice too. Enough towels enough for our larger group and overall pretty nice.

  • Manager Responded on 7/5/2021

    Thank you for leaving a review. We will alert housekeeping about the inventory in the unit and be sure to keep your suggestions for advisory. We look forward in future reservations so you can take advantage of the return customer discount.

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• Great place for a beach getaway!

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2021

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  Deann B from coppell, TX recommends this vacation rental

  Nice, clean condo. Plenty of room for our family.

  • Manager Responded on 6/29/2021

    Thank you!

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• Annual Family Vacation

  Stayed 6 days ending in April, 2021

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  David A from Easley, SC recommends this vacation rental

  The location of the rental was outstanding. View of the beach from the room was great. Enjoyed having a private bathroom with each bedroom. The furniture was a little outdated but adequate. The place was not clean as could be, we cleaned for a bit when we arrived. We were informed about the construction just a week or two before, it was all during the daytime and was just noisy. A large trash can was available to replace the chutes and emptied daily. Great location for the price. Still enjoyed the trip.

  • Manager Responded on 4/24/2021

    Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback .. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay despite the undergoing renovation taking place at Islander. .. We hope to see you again in the area

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• Beach Vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2020

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  Jonathan M from Long Beach, MS recommends this vacation rental

  Unit 5003 was beautiful. We had a great time. Only recommendation I have is it would be nice to have a king size bed in the Master bdrm. Overall it was a great stay! Thank you!

  • Manager Responded on 7/27/2020

    Thanks for your review! This unit, 5003, is a beautiful glad you were able to enjoy it! Hope to see you again soon.

  • Manager Responded on 7/27/2020

    Thanks for your review! This unit, 5003, is a beautiful unit.. So glad you were able to enjoy it! Hope to see you again soon.

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• Islander 5003, FWB

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2020

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  a guest from West Terre Haute, In recommends this vacation rental

  Enjoyed the vacation. Unit floor plan was perfect for our needs. Furniture was worn and outdated.

  • Manager Responded on 7/20/2020

    Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback .. We are elated to know you enjoyed your stay. We will be sure to pass on your recommendations to the owner . We hope to see you again at the beautiful Okaloosa Island!

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• Thanksgiving and Family Fun

  Stayed 5 days ending in December, 2019

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  Marsha M from Hogansville, GA recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed our stay to the fullest. Everything was as told to us. Family was comfortable and we all were happy. I cooked the full Thanksgiving Dinner in the nice roomy kitchen. thanks for another great Thanksgiving.
  

  • Manager Responded on 12/18/2019

    Thank you for leaving us a review, we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us during Thanksgiving !

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• Summer Vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2019

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  Susan P from Shellbyville, Tn recommends this vacation rental

  We loved this condo. Very nice and had lots of room.

  • Manager Responded on 9/4/2019

    We are thrilled to hear your wonderful feedback from your visit! We cannot wait to welcome you back to our beautiful Okaloosa Island in the near future!!

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• Spring Break Get Away

  Stayed 5 days ending in March, 2019

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  Mike K from McHenry, IL recommends this vacation rental

  Great place, family loved it

  • Manager Responded on 4/16/2019

    Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback, we are elated to hear you had such an enjoyable stay with us, we sure hope to see you again in the beautiful Okaloosa Island!

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• Great location, very spacious condo

  Stayed 4 days ending in August, 2018

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  a guest from Guntersville, AL recommends this vacation rental

  Great location, nicely appointed condo, very spacious.

  • Manager Responded on 8/31/2018

    Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are elated that your enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again on the beautiful Okaloosa Island.

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• Beautiful condo with a magnificent view

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2018

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  a guest from Edwardsville, IL recommends this vacation rental

  We were pleasantly surprised to see how large and roomy this condo was and the kitchen well equipped. The location is perfect for relaxing and having able room on the beach. The pool is large enough to where you do not feel that you are swimming on top of each other. It was maintained quite well and always very clean. The property description was dead on. No surprises! Brooks and Shorey Resort Inc. were very easy to work with and answered any questions I had immediately. I would most definitely recommend this unit to friends and family and hope to rent this unit again soon. We ate most of our meals in the condo as there is a Publix grocery store around the corner which made for easy access to groceries. We did eat at AJ's on the Harbor Walk one afternoon and the food was very good. We did rent a boat and jet ski and spent the afternoon at Crab Island. The kids enjoyed the inflatables. The condo complex is very nice and comfortable.

  • Manager Responded on 8/1/2018

    Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a detailed feedback, we are so elated to hear you enjoyed everything during your stay from the condo to the beach! We sure hope to see you again in this beautiful piece of paradise !

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• Family Vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2018

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  Stephen M from Opp, Al recommends this vacation rental

  Very satisfied with Brooks and Shorey, they made things very easy. The couch and love seat were wore out and uncomfortable other than that , we enjoyed the unit and our stay there.

  • Manager Responded on 7/23/2018

    Thank you for your review, we are so glad to hear you had such a great experience renting through us , we will be sure to pass on your recommendations to the owner but we sure hope to see you again in the beautiful Okaloosa Island!

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• Family Vacation on the beach.

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2018

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  a guest from Anderson, IN recommends this vacation rental

  We had a great time on the beach with kids and grand kids. You can't beat the white sandy beach, the family atmosphere of Ft. Walton, yet 5 minutes from Destin. What a wonderful week! Can't wait to do it again next year.

  • Manager Responded on 7/16/2018

    Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us , we are so glad to hear you had such an amazing family vacation in Fort Walton. Please call us whenever you are ready for your next family getaway so you can take advantage of your repeat guest discount!

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• Great vacation!

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2018

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  Kimberly D from Arlington, TX recommends this vacation rental

  We loved #5003. It was spacious, clean, and well-appointed. We hope to stay here again!

  • Manager Responded on 7/14/2018

    Thank you so much for your awesome review. Islander 5003 is a great unit and we love to hear our guests were able to enjoy it. We hope to see you again on the beautiful emerald coast.

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• Best week ever!!

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2018

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  Jennifer M from St Louis, MO recommends this vacation rental

  Vacation home was just like in the pictures and as described! It was very spacious and very clean. The rooms and separate bathrooms were definitely convenient and we each had our own privacy. The kitchen was FULLY stocked...we were not in need of a thing! We woke up every morning and drank our coffee while watching the dolphins, while sitting on our balcony! We did have one issue during the week, in the middle of doing a load of laundry the washer made this horrible squeaking. I called Brooks and shorey and they had someone out to repair it within 20 mins or less. I was concerned because we had a cruse that we were leaving for but the matinence man instead we get there on time and he would lock up when he finished the job. When we returned the washer was fixed and we went on with our vacation without a worry!!! This is our second time renting through Brooks and Shorey, first time in this condo, but I promise you that because of both stays we will definitely be back for our next vacation!

  • Manager Responded on 6/25/2018

    Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us, we are so happy to hear about your marvelous stay at Islander 5003 we are glad everything was in tip top form upon your check in and although there was a small hiccup we are so happy it was all addressed in a timely manner, we sure hope to see you again in the beautiful Okaloosa Island !

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• Amazing family vacation getawat

  Stayed 5 days ending in June, 2018

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  a guest from Cleburne, TX recommends this vacation rental

  We had an amazing week at Islander 5003. We were arriving the day tropical storm Alberto was hitting land. I called to find out if we would be able to make it. They were very friendly from the start and helpful in assessing the weather situation. Upon arrival everything was just as described. The unit was clean and plenty of room for my family. We didn't have any problems. The view is beautiful. We saw dolphins out the window playing in the water. The beach itself is just beautiful. They take pride in it and everyone picks up the trash. It was just what we wanted for our vacation. We will definitely be back.

  • Manager Responded on 6/10/2018

    Thank you for the great review. We are so happy that Alberto didn't put a damper on the start of your vacation. We take pride in our beaches on Okaloosa Island and are elated that you were able to enjoy it. We hope to see you again soon.

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• Nice condo in a beautiful location

  Stayed 9 days ending in May, 2018

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  a guest from Paris, Tn recommends this vacation rental

  This condo is very spacious, nice furniture, comfortable beds, clean and fully equipped. A few minor drawbacks - 2 bedrooms have very small TVs, washer and dryer are in a closet in spare bedroom, needs a few new accessories but otherwise it is a really nice place to stay.

  • Manager Responded on 5/20/2018

    We certainly appreciate your feedback from your recent vacation in Islander 5003, this is a lovely 3 bedroom condo. The location of unit 5003 is super convenient on property, the corner unit is great for extra views that other units don't get. Thank you for the feedback, we will pass along your comments to the condo owner. The floorplan of this condo does put the laundry in the 3rd bedroom, there are other 3 bedroom condos that are not setup this way so give us a call next time you're wanting to book and let us know what you're looking for so we can help get you in the perfect vacation home for your next beach getaway!

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• Great view, nice condo

  Stayed 7 days ending in October, 2017

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  a guest from Cohutta, GA recommends this vacation rental

  We had a wonderful time, the condo has a nice view of the beach and ocean. The balcony was a nice size for the 4 adults and 3 small children in our party. My only complaint is the queen beds in both bedrooms were VERY uncomfortable.

  • Manager Responded on 10/26/2017

    What an AWESOME review, we could not be more thrilled to hear that your experience with us from start to finish was TOP NOTCH and we sure hope that you come see us again soon.

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• Home away from Home- Best Condo EVER

  Stayed 7 days ending in September, 2017

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  Julie M from Booneville, MS recommends this vacation rental

  This condo has the perfect layout and it is so roomy and up-to-date. The ocean view is perfect and can be seen from the living room and kitchen, and the master bedroom which has its own sliding door and balcony entrance. The condo is equipped with everything you need except food and laundry detergent. If you have a long stay you may run out of the the complimentary items such as toilet paper, paper towels, and dish washer detergent but what they provide lasts a while. Another huge plus is the "free" amenities included and to highlight some there is 1 umbrella and 2 chairs daily provided free for each day of your stay, DVD movie rentals, and more.

  • Manager Responded on 9/26/2017

    Thank you for your amazing review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! We agree not having to worry about carrying beach chairs to and from the beach is such a great complimentary amenity! We definitely look forward to your next stay with us!

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• Islander 5003 is exceptional!

  Stayed 7 days ending in September, 2017

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  Nina B from Sandoval, IL recommends this vacation rental

  Everything was fabulous, from the booking and pictures to the actual stay in the condo and even checking out. We were quite impressed with how lovely it actually is and we look forward to doing business with Brooks and Shorey again!

  • Manager Responded on 10/4/2017

    What an AWESOME review, we could not be more thrilled to hear that your experience with us from start to finish was exceptional and we look forward to you coming to visit us again soon.

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• Fabulous vacation soot

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2017

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  Maureen B from Lawrenceburg, KY recommends this vacation rental

  Amazing! We loved everything about the stay. We will definitely stay there again next year. Everything was immaculate and very spacious. The view was awsome too.

  • Manager Responded on 8/29/2017

    Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear you loved Islander 5003 as much as we do! We look forward to your next visit!

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• Get a cart.

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2017

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  Pam Y from Slidell, LA recommends this vacation rental

  What I would like to see is some form of policy that controls the carts used by the guest. On fridays some guest store the carts in thier rooms. On Saturday morning when guest are trying to depart no carts are available.
  Maybe a cart deposit, if a guest is caught with a cart in the room, the deposit is not returned. I have been coming to the islander for 12 years and the problem has only gotten worse.

  • Manager Responded on 7/14/2017

    We appreciate your experienced feedback from your repeat stay at the Islander Beach Resorts. As we do not manage the property or the Homeowner's Association, we do not have any say-so over any of the activities on property at the Islander, including the luggage carts. We love the suggestion though and we understand these luggage carts are a hot hot commodity on busy arrival and departure dates, especially during peak season like it is now. We hope you were able to enjoy our complimentary amenities, the dolphin cruise or beach service, and got to spend some quality time in the sun and sand. Please come see us again soon for another stay on the gorgeous Emerald Coast!!

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• Great place

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2017

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  SUSAN L from Georgetown, KY recommends this vacation rental

  Loved the condo. Only thing we had a problem with was the smoke detector in living room. It kept chirping even after battery was replaced. When we checked in the cable in living room wasn't working but I called & it was fixed right away. Will definitely try to get this unit again on my next visit

  • Manager Responded on 6/26/2017

    Your feedback is amazing and we appreciate you very much! This is a great three bedroom condo with views that are to-die-for. The location of this condo on property is perfect you truly get more views when staying here. Your five star ratings say everything. We were so happy you called to let us know about the issues and we're glad to have had them addressed..we'll see about that stubborn smoke detector. Thank you so much for booking through Brooks and Shorey and for taking the time to submit this feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon for more relaxation and rest time in the sun.

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• Islander 5003

  Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2017

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  Anne G from Greencastle, IN recommends this vacation rental

  Great time at the beach! Saw dolphins from our balcony. Beautiful water and soft sand! Nice condo! Would return for another visit here.

  • Manager Responded on 5/2/2017

    Thank you for your review! We are so happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us and that you were able to enjoy the amazing view of the dolphins playing from your balcony! We do hope you will visit us again!

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• awesome place to stay!!!

  Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2017

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  Jamal A from wakarusa, IN recommends this vacation rental

  clean beautiful view would recommend to anyone

  • Manager Responded on 4/17/2017

    Thank you for your awesome review! We look forward to your next stay with us at the beautiful Emerald Coast!

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• Islander 5003

  Stayed 3 days ending in November, 2016

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  H Richard K from Allentown, PA recommends this vacation rental

  generally satisfied with the accommodations

  • Manager Responded on 11/10/2016

    We are elated, you enjoyed your stay with us . We look forward to seeing you again in the very near future!

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• Just perfect

  Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2016

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  a guest from Laceys Spring, Alabama recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful condo in beautiful location. No problems. Just good times!

  • Manager Responded on 10/28/2016

    Thank you for taking the time to review us! We are so glad you enjoyed the tranquility and beauty of the beautiful Okaloosa Beach! Please come see us again when you are ready for your next escape to our small paradise

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• Great Family Vacay!

  Stayed 4 days ending in September, 2016

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  a guest from Alabaster , AL recommends this vacation rental

  Great experience from the time we checked in till we made the call to check out. The whole process was easy, professional and exceeded our expectations.

  • Manager Responded on 9/24/2016

    So excited to hear that the Islander 5003 was the perfect fit for you and that the Brooks and Shorey Resorts team was able to help provide you with an amazing vacation experience! We hope that you will be able to come back and spend some more time with us in the relaxing Florida sunshine.

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• Labor Day Weekend

  Stayed 4 days ending in September, 2016

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  Frank C from New Orleans, La recommends this vacation rental

  Condo was exactly as pictured. The view from the balcony was the best. Booking was so fast and easy and the ladies were so easy to talk to. The dishwasher was broken and we didn't realize this until after we had loaded it the night before we were to leave. Beds were comfy as well as the living room and enough room to sit comfortably. Just wish they had offered more beach chairs, floating rafts etc in the unit for guests. We found a small chir that was in the balcony but it has had better days. Overall was a great stay even with Hurricane Hermine

  • Manager Responded on 9/11/2016

    It was a pleasure to have you as our guest and we are glad that you had such a wonderful time on your vacation with Brooks and Shorey Resorts. We agree that this condo at Islander 5003 is really wonderful and the 5th floor view from the beach front balcony is breathtaking. We do not normally provide additional beach items or chairs other than the two free beach chairs and umbrella that our beach service sets up for you each day. It is definitely a relief that Hurricane Hermine passed us right up so that you could go ahead and have your vacation with us! We hope you can come back and stay with us again on beautiful Okaloosa Island.

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• great for the condo.

  Stayed 3 days ending in August, 2016

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  Debbie B from nashville, GA recommends this vacation rental

  no problems with our rental.
  we were not impressed with the Brooks and Shorey staff and directions to their place. they don't know the area and could not tell us where they were located and we were only 5 miles from them as it turned out. they need to be educated to the area. also they were running a special with a discount for anyone staying in august. because we booked in May they would not honor the discount. for these reasons we will not use this group again. so that small discount you didn't honor cost you at least 3 customers.

  • Manager Responded on 9/17/2016

    Thank you so much for your review, we always are very appreciative of our guests feedback. We are very sorry that you had difficulties finding and getting directions to our check in location. Unfortunately, the special that was posted on the website was for new reservations only and did not apply to existing reservations. We hope that overall you were able to enjoy your stay in this gorgeous condo at Islander 5003. Thank you for staying with us on the beautiful Emerald Coast.

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• Perfect for us - an odd group

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2016

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  Rich E from Alton, IL recommends this vacation rental

  We only had four on this trip, but this condo was wonderful having so much room and dedicated baths for each. Grown son, folks, and a grandma enjoyed the luxury & space all week; nice high 5th floor for dolphin spotting when the surf was calm (2 days), really nice, solid furnishings, microfiber couches were clean, just a great experience. Kitchen was decently stocked w/ pans/glasses, bed linens were good quality, beds were comfortable. Couldn't have gone better for us.

  • Manager Responded on 9/3/2016

    We are elated that you loved your vacation experience in this beautiful condo at Islander 5003 so much. It sounds like it was an absolute perfect match for you and your family. It is so wonderful that you were able to dolphin watch and enjoyed that amazing Gulf front balcony! We hope that you will be able to come back and stay with us again soon!

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• Great Accomendations

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2016

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  a guest from Frisco, TX recommends this vacation rental

  Great layout of rooms. Three bathrooms a plus. Very roomy for the 5 of us. Furniture comfortable. Bed I slept in 1st class. No real complaints, however I would suggest patching small holes in two of bathrooms, possibly upgrading the microwave, and change out some of the decor to look more like the beach. Also please include manual can opener. the electric one is hard to use. In summary I would stay there again. Very quite no noise from other tenants. Best beach I've stayed out anywhere in Florida Panhandle. Clean and deep sand.

  • Manager Responded on 8/13/2016

    We are so glad you got the chance to take some R and R this summer on the enchanting beaches of the Florida panhandle! We appreciate your suggestions and will take them into consideration, thank you making us aware of the holes a maintenance technician was sent over to patch up the bathroom walls. We hope you can indulge in some sunshine sand and saltwater again in the near future!

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• Summer fun

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2016

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  Jennifer D from Fort Worth, TX recommends this vacation rental

  We had a great time. The condo was the perfect home away from home.

  • Manager Responded on 7/22/2016

    Thank you for choosing the Islander 5003 for your getaway destination. We sincerely appreciate your business and are thrilled to hear that you had such a great time vacationing on Okaloosa Island! We hope you will consider us for any future summer vacation plans!

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• Vacation 2016

  Stayed 4 days ending in May, 2016

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  a guest from Alabaster, AL recommends this vacation rental

  Wonderful!! Condo just steps from the beach, fully functional & didn't need to call management for anything!
  Clean, nicely decorated & at a very reasonable price.

  • Manager Responded on 5/16/2016

    We are so glad that you had such a comfortable stay in the Islander 5003! It is encouraging to receive such praises! We hope to see you again soon!

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• Great place!

  Stayed 3 days ending in May, 2016

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  Karla T from Plaquemine, LA recommends this vacation rental

  This was a great place and location with nice furnishings. It was very spacious, well laid-out and clean. Will definitely rent this condo again!

  • Manager Responded on 5/25/2016

    Thank you so much for the thoughtful review regarding Islander 5003. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and found this beautiful condo so accommodating. We look forward to seeing you again here at Brooks and Shorey Resorts!

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• Beautiful place to stay - inside and out - highly recommend

  Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2016

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  Joy B from Kansas City, MO recommends this vacation rental

  We had such a good time here - the place was amazing - location was perfect for anything you wanted to do. Highly recommend this unit to someone coming for vacation with a family or a group of friends.

  • Manager Responded on 4/5/2016

    WOW what a absolutely wonderful review, we are so pumped up hearing that you had such an amazing stay with us at the Islander Beach Resort and especially in unit 5003, we really look forward to seeing you again, please call us if you would like to stay in the future, we offer a return customer discount :)

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• Great condo, not so great weather!

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2016

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  a guest from Nashville, Tennessee recommends this vacation rental

  We really loved the condo! Very spacious and nicely decorated. I would definitely recommend the condo to others.

  • Manager Responded on 3/30/2016

    Thank you for the wonderful review, we are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon

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• Fun week with family

  Stayed 6 days ending in November, 2015

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  Beth F from Ida Grove, IA recommends this vacation rental

  Location was great. Open floor plan worked perfectly for our family of 8. Would recommend to friends and family. Hope to stay again

  • Manager Responded on 12/1/2015

    Thank you for taking the time to answer our review, we are so very pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again soon.

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• Getaway

  Stayed 7 days ending in October, 2015

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  Amanda B from Edmonton, KY recommends this vacation rental

  The condo was newly updated! Clean! Loved that each bedroom had their own bathroom! The view from the balcony was great!

  • Manager Responded on 10/13/2015

    We are so happy that you had such a wonderful stay and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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• Great Stay & Will definitely be back!

  Stayed 6 days ending in September, 2015

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  Julie M from Booneville, MS recommends this vacation rental

  Wonderful- clean, roomy, everything worked, and nobody bothered you! The greatest thing is the complimentary gifts offered including 2 beach chair + umbrella set daily, free kiosk movie rentals, 1 free adult snorkel daily, free 18 hole golf adventure with half cart, & other things along with coupons included in your goody bag they give you at check in!

  • Manager Responded on 9/13/2015

    We are glad that you enjoyed your goody bag, amenities and above all your stay at the ISLANDER BEACH RESORT..... We look forward to seeing you again for your next trip to FORT WALTON BEACH!

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• Home away from home

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2015

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  Kevin E from St. Louis, MO recommends this vacation rental

  We have stayed in this unit 4 times now and will continue to come back. Well decorated and comfortable.

  • Manager Responded on 7/27/2015

    Thank you for being a loyal Brooks and Shorey Customer! We appreciate your business and hope to continue to serve you in the future!

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• Great week

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2015

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  a guest from Decatur, AL recommends this vacation rental

  Enjoyed condo in the beach,nice decor Refrigerator was not cooling very well, power in that wall went out twice, beds are smaller than expected.

  • Manager Responded on 7/13/2015

    Thank you for taking time to fill out the online review! We are glad you enjoyed the condo. Sorry about the issues with the refrigerator, we will definitely check on it!

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• May 2015

  Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2015

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  Martin R from Spring, TX recommends this vacation rental

  Our experience staying in Fort Walton Beach is always so good. We have stayed in several different condos and all are very nice with a perfect view of the beautiful beach. Our only complaint is that for a 3 bedroom condo we only get 2 chairs and 1 umbrella and to get extra it is $30 per day. It gets expensive to rent chairs and umbrellas for everyone.

  • Manager Responded on 6/16/2015

    Thank you for taking the time to complete our online questionnaire, The amenities complimentary to our guests are standard per reservation and do not alter depending on unit size i am afraid. The beach service is provided for convenience but of course some guests do like to take their own belongings to the beach. We hope to welcome you back again soon to the Beautiful Okaloosa Island

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• Team Building Outing

  Stayed 4 days ending in May, 2015

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  Adriana C from Mableton, GA recommends this vacation rental

  The condo was GREAT. Great location, very clean, and would rent again.

  • Manager Responded on 5/9/2015

    We are glad you enjoyed your stay in this great unit and you and your friends had lots of fun! We look forward to welcoming you back to The Island again in the future!

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• Joan's Birthday Get Away

  Stayed 4 days ending in April, 2015

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  Angela G from Ringgold, GA recommends this vacation rental

  It was a great place to stay. My sister-in-law said the beds were more comfortable than the beds in the four-star hotel she had stayed in the prior week in NYC. The living room comfortably sat six adults. We would definitely stay again.

  • Manager Responded on 4/28/2015

    Great Review and Happy Birthday to Joan! You lucky ladies! Traveling from New York City to The Beautiful Emerald Coast all in the space of a week! We hope to welcome you back again in the future!

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• Excellent vaca!

  Stayed 7 days ending in October, 2014

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  a guest from lawrenceburg, tn recommends this vacation rental

  we arrived early and could not get in room till exactly 4:00. although that is check in sometimes you can get in early if the room has been checked. keep that in mind while traveling. the room was great. ample room for 2 familys and nice furniture. the balcony was a large size. the pool was not warm until the last day we were there even though it is suppossed to be heated, FYI for small children.
  we had more than enough towels and dishes. this was our first trip to Okaloosa so we were not aware of the "no personal items left on beach at night". this was sort of a hassle to lug all your stuff down and back up every day. but on the upside the beach was not littered with tents and toys all week. we absolutley loved our stay. the water is beautiful and the sand was perfect. i would reccommned this unit to anyone! thanks

  • Manager Responded on 10/14/2014

    Thank you very much for your review! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and liked the beach and the condo. Sorry we could not let you in early! Saturdays are our busiest days and we do have a lot of turn-around so it's not advised to show up early, especially if the condo is occupied the night before. However, it does happen during off season that the units get done earlier than 4PM and if that's the case, we are happy to let guests in. Thanks for all your comments and we will be happy to see you again if you decide to come back to visit the beautiful Okaloosa Island!

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• Definitely going to return

  Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2014

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  Stephanie H from Denham Springs, Louisiana recommends this vacation rental

  The whole place was very nice. We have been going to Fort Walton for the past Four years with our family and this has been the nicest place we have stayed in. We will definitely be returning to this location. The rooms were just the right sizes. The kids loved that they got to have their own room with a TV and could watch movies before falling asleep from a fun day at the pool and beach.

  • Manager Responded on 10/8/2014

    Thank you very much for the great review! We are very happy that you enjoyed condo 5003 at the Islander - it sounds like it fit your needs perfectly! It truly is a very nice 3 bedroom condo. Glad you had an enjoyable stay and enjoyed both the pool and the beach - that's great! We are looking forward to seeing you again at the Islander!

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• Beautiful!!

  Stayed 4 days ending in September, 2014

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  a guest from Marietta, GA recommends this vacation rental

  IBR5003 is a beautiful condo with all the comforts of home coupled with an amazing view! The Islander staff was super friendly and accommodating. However, the beach service attendant was not! This young man was seriously lacking in his customer service skills.

  • Manager Responded on 9/8/2014

    Thank you for your excellent review! We are very happy you enjoyed the condo and the views! Please accept our apologies concerning the beach attendant! Even though the beach service is not a pert of Brooks and Shorey resorts, it is a separate company, we truly apologize for his behavior. We are glad you had a great time and hope to see you again very soon!

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• Excellent Stay!

  Stayed 4 days ending in August, 2014

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  Jon C from Knoxville, TN recommends this vacation rental

  Upon our arrival to the rental office location we were greeted by a warm welcoming professional staff. The rental unit was outstanding! The balcony views were stunning and beautiful. Everything in the unit was picture perfect, I would strongly recommend Brooks & Shorey to anyone who is going to vacation in the Ft. Walton Beach area. The unit itself was flawless, clean, comfortable and well kept. We felt right at home from the moment we stepped in the door. Thank you for a great experience, we will definitely go back.

  • Manager Responded on 9/10/2014

    Thank you so much for your excellent review! We truly appreciate your nice comments and we are vary happy that you enjoyed the condo and your stay with us! We hope to see you again very soon at the Islander.

  • Manager Responded on 9/10/2014

    Thank you for the Excellent review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay on Okaloosa Island. Thank you for choosing Brooks and Shorey Resorts. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!!

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• Family Trip

  Stayed 4 days ending in August, 2014

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  a guest from Pelham, AL recommends this vacation rental

  Great place, just wish trip had been longer

  • Manager Responded on 9/3/2014

    There is always the option of a return trip.... and remember to call and ask for your return guest discount. Thank you for choosing Brooks and Shorey Resorts fro your Florida vacation!

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• Perfection!

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2014

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  Holly C from De Queen, AR recommends this vacation rental

  We could not have asked for a better condo or experience!

  • Manager Responded on 8/6/2014

    Thank you for your excellent review! So good to know you enjoyed your stay and the condo! We hope to see you again very soon on the Okaloosa Island!

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• great condo

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2014

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  Debra S from Madison, Ms recommends this vacation rental

  this condo was perfect. we felt at home. all furnishings were nice and very clean. the kitchen was well stocked. the balcony was large (though some of the chairs need replacing) and the unit itself was very spacious. the pool was nice and clean, the beach a few steps away and the property itself was family oriented and not overcrowded. we would definetely book this unit again.

  • Manager Responded on 7/15/2014

    Thank you for your excellent review! We are very happy the condo was perfect for you and your family! Hope to see you again very soon on the Okaloosa Island.

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• Brandy review

  Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2014

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  Brandy L from Coushatta, La recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed it so much I definitely come back to this condo.. Loved it!!!

  • Manager Responded on 5/26/2014

    Brandy - Thank you for filling out the review and most of all, thank you for staying with us again! It's always good to see you and we are so happy that you had another wonderful stay with us. Islander 5003 is one of the best 3 bedroom condos in that building - it was a great choice! We hope to see you again soon and thank you again for being a return customer.

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• Excellent choice

  Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2014

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  Benia D from Inman, SC recommends this vacation rental

  We all loved the condo. The furniture was very comfortable and the beds were awesome. Service for the broken range was prompt.

  • Manager Responded on 5/21/2014

    Thank you for your awesome review! We are very happy you had a great stay with us and most of all that we provided quick service when you needed it. This condo is really an excellent chioce, it's one of the best 3 bedroom units in the whole building! We hope to see you again soon at the ISLANDER BEACH RESORT!

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• Spring Break 2014

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2014

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  LouAnn C from Georgetown, IN recommends this vacation rental

  We had a wonderful time, the condo was great we will definetly book again

  • Manager Responded on 4/10/2014

    Thank you for your great review! We are happy you had a wonderful time and we hope to see you again soon!

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• Beautiful condo

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2014

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  Nancy L from Irvine, NA recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed our stay, but were very frustrated to find the heater in the swimming pool was broken and no intent to repair it at this time. We ended up taking our grandchildren to other hotels in the area to swim. They loved the beach of course, but kids also love swimming pools. Also the beds were small and not comfortable.

  • Manager Responded on 4/9/2014

    Thank you for your review. We do apologize for the inconvenience with the pool heater. Unfortunately when the heater went out the parts would take a week to be delivered. Since your departure the heater has been replaced and is now working. We do hope to see you again and possibly try out another one of our properties.

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• Lovely Unit on the Beach

  Stayed 2 days ending in January, 2014

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  Barbara K from Green Bay, WI recommends this vacation rental

  I love the furnishings in this unit. Glad to see a new flat screen TV in the master bedroom.

  • Manager Responded on 2/22/2014

    Glad you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you for the review and we hope to see you again in the near future.

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• Beautiful view

  Stayed 6 days ending in November, 2013

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  a guest from Allen, TX recommends this vacation rental

  My family and I stayed over the Thanksgiving week and had a quiet and relaxing time. The view from the living room and master bedroom was fantastic. Over all we were pleased with the condo. We stayed during the slow season so we had the beach pretty much to ourselves. Quiet area and close to Destin. We plan on returning in the future.

  • Manager Responded on 12/13/2013

    Thank you for taking the time to write this review! Please be sure to call and make your next reservation. We will be happy to apply a returning customer discount!

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• Blume condos

  Stayed 33 days ending in November, 2013

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  Gary B from Bartlett, TN recommends this vacation rental

  Great experience

  • Manager Responded on 11/3/2013

    Thank yoiu for taking the time to write this review. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

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• July 2013

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2013

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  Kevin E from St. Louis, MO recommends this vacation rental

  We've stayed in this unit three times now. It is the nicest one we have found.
  
  The only complaint is that the elvators were only working sporadically throughout the week.

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• Nice Condo

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2013

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  a guest from Cincinnati, Ohio recommends this vacation rental

  We really enjoyed the condo. Decorated great, nice location, friendly staff. The only negative comment was the cleaners. There was noticeable mold in the master tub and the master duvet was horribly stained. Everything else was great.

  • Manager Responded on 8/27/2013

    Thank you for your review! We appreciate your comments concerning the cleanliness and since your review we have had a meeting with the housekeeping director. The master bathroom has been taken care of by maintenance and all of the bedding had been sent out to a professional dry cleaner. We are happy you had a great time and we hope to see you again in Fort Walton Beach, FL!

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• It was okay

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2013

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  a guest recommends this vacation rental

  The people who stayed in the condo above us were super loud, even after we called management, they were just ridiculously loud. Didn't like that you have to drive down the street to rent the DVD's that are included with the stay, to offer free DVD rental would mean the DVD kiosk is in your Hotel. The room had barely enough plates and bowls for the amount of people allowed to stay in the room, not enough cups. You literally have to was dishes everyday.

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• "Making Memories"

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2013

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  Patrick J from Bolivar, MO recommends this vacation rental

  We brought our two daughters, their husbands, and our 3 small Grandkids. We had a wonderful view of the ocean. The deck was perfect for breakfast and lunch. The pool was perfect for the Grandkids. We had a wonderful week of making memories...

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• Islander 5003

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2013

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  a guest recommends this vacation rental

  We were very happy and would come back again to the same location. Very nice!

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• Comfy condo

  Stayed 6 days ending in May, 2013

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  Lee M from Hoschton, GA recommends this vacation rental

  Perfectly located for our purpose. We enjoyed our stay immensely and appreciate how smoothly Brooks and Shorey's arrangements facilitated. Great amenities and the condo's condition was immaculate..

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• Amazing Sand Beach

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2013

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  a guest from Bear Creek, Wisconsin recommends this vacation rental

  Our condo was beautiful and extremely comfortable. The beach sand is amazing!! The young man setting up chairs and unbrellas was friendly. We had a wonderful time. Brooks and Shorey Resorts always seemed to have someone on staff around.

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• The best place ever!

  Stayed 2 days ending in December, 2012

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  a guest from Broken Arrow, Ok recommends this vacation rental

  We loved the location and the condo was exactly what the photos showed and more. The view from the balcony is amazing, we could sit there for hours and watch dolphins swim by! We will be back again for sure. Can't wait!

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• Another Amazing Vaction on the Island!

  Stayed 7 days ending in September, 2012

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  a guest from Senatobia, Ms recommends this vacation rental

  This is our third year renting from Brooks and Shorey and staying at the Islander. We love both!! This condo was very nice, comfortable and clean. Only had two problems, the overhead light in the room with two full size beds didn't work, there is a table lamp so it wasn't that big of a deal. The internet and phone weren't working the first night, but they had us up and going the very next morning. I would also like to say thank you to Rob from maintenance with Brooks and Shorey, we appreciate your going above and beyond for our internet needs!! The only suggestion I have for this unit is bar height furniture for the patio. We didn't care for the normal height furniture, although it was very nice, the view while on the balcony is through the railings.

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• Great condo! updated furnishings, big bedrooms and bathrooms.

  Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2012

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  a guest from Warrior, Alabama recommends this vacation rental

  Came down for a long weekend and wished we could have stayed longer. The condo was well-appointed and nicely updated. Plenty of space in the bedrooms and bathrooms. Will be coming back.

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• A great condo with a splendid view

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2012

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  Vibeke M from Wake Forest, NC recommends this vacation rental

  The condo is very functional. It is situated in a very good neighbourhood, the view is great and kitchenware and everything is very good. It would be nice not to to have to bring our own towels for the beach, as we come from Denmark and we had to buy is just a small thing otherwise we were very satisfied and will be happy to return.

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• 5003 islander

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2012

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  Timothy S from Lewisburg, KS recommends this vacation rental

  It was an overall great experience. I am planning on doing business with you in the
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• Paradise

  Stayed 8 days ending in June, 2012

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  Jamie C from Parrish, FL recommends this vacation rental

  This has been our family destination for four years and counting. We love the family centered environment and the lack of rowdiness that you get in so many other beach locations. The staff has always been so wonderful and when we got married here two years ago they even made sure that we had champagne and chocolate covered strawberries waiting for us when we arrived. I can't imagine beach vacation anywhere else. The accomodations are always lovely, the beach is amazing the the overall area gets better every year. Excellent, excellent, excellent.

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• Quick trip down over Memorial Day Weekend, but well worth it.

  Stayed 3 days ending in May, 2012

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  Lynne F from Tuscaloosa, AL recommends this vacation rental

  The condo was Jo to date and nicely decorated.

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• Great Weekend!

  Stayed 2 days ending in May, 2012

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  Adele N from Prairieville, Louisiana recommends this vacation rental

  View and access to beach was great! Only issue was with the A.C. and one call to the office and a repairman was there in minutes! Staff extremely helpful and would definitely stay again! :)

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• Great Rental Unit

  Stayed 2 days ending in January, 2012

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  Barbara K from Green Bay, WI recommends this vacation rental

  I think it is still the nicest decorated unit in the building - love the furnishings.

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• Love it!

  Stayed 7 days ending in September, 2011

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  Cindy M from Strawberry Plains, TN recommends this vacation rental

  Love staying at the Islander Beach Resort. We have stayed here 3 times and I can't wait to go back. I love Ft. Walton.

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• FWB Family Trip

  Stayed 4 days ending in September, 2011

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  a guest from Muscle Shoals, AL recommends this vacation rental

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• awesome stay for a great family vacation!

  Stayed 5 days ending in August, 2011

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  Megan D from Memphis, TN recommends this vacation rental

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• great vacay!!!!

  Stayed 4 days ending in August, 2011

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  Patti T from Reserve, LA recommends this vacation rental

  We have been going to The Islander for several years now, this condo was by far the prettiest and most comfortable. I had a great time! Thank you Eva

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• Review by Kevin E

  Stayed 5 days ending in July, 2011

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  Kevin E from St. Louis, MO recommends this vacation rental

  Loved the condo unit. Great decor, very comfortable. Pool needed to be cleaned a little better.

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• Ft Walton vacation.

  Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2011

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  Deborah J from Baton Rouge, LA recommends this vacation rental

  Had a great time at this property.

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• Very nice condo and it was in excellent condition.

  Stayed 3 days ending in May, 2011

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  Kathy B from Owensboro, KY recommends this vacation rental

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• Review by a guest

  Stayed 3 days ending in May, 2011

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  a guest from Carrollton, Ga recommends this vacation rental

  3year in a row great service and place to stay

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• Construction

  Stayed 4 days ending in May, 2011

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  Charlotte I from zachary, La recommends this vacation rental

  There was construction going on several floors during our stay which made it very noisy by the pool & beach.
  Pool temp was not heated enough to enjoy in early May.
  Beds in our room was uncomforable.

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• Review by Vu N

  Stayed 2 days ending in May, 2011

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  Vu N from Baton Rouge, LA recommends this vacation rental

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• Spring Break 2011-

  Stayed 5 days ending in April, 2011

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  Sherry G from Oconomowoc, WI recommends this vacation rental

  Drove to Florida with the family and our nieces. Everything was perfect for a family vacation. You could see the kids in the pool and spot your friends on the beach right from your balcony. Having the pool on the ocean side of the building was a huge plus; most of the others on this island are by the parking lot. I noticed there was a volleyball net a few buildings was on an angle which was awkward. I wish they would put a level volleyball court on this property, then it would be perfect :)

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• Review by a guest

  Stayed 2 days ending in April, 2011

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  a guest from Birmingham, AL recommends this vacation rental

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• This is a terrific place- wonderful for families. The condo is nicely furnished and in excellent condition. The ocean view from the private balcony is wonderful as well.

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2011

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  a guest from Dubois, IN recommends this vacation rental

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• Review by Barbara K

  Stayed 18 days ending in March, 2011

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  Barbara K from Green Bay, WI recommends this vacation rental

  OOMA (voice over internet phone) should be gotten rid of as it causes too many interuptions to internet service whenever message is left on phone.

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• Review by Barbara K

  Stayed 28 days ending in March, 2011

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  Barbara K from Green Bay, WI recommends this vacation rental

  One of the best decorated units I have stayed in. Very well equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds in all rooms. Very fast service for any problem.

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• Review by Barbara K

  Stayed 2 days ending in January, 2011

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  Barbara K from Green Bay, WI recommends this vacation rental

  Gorgeous furnishings - quality throughout the unit.

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• Review by Bartley W

  Stayed 3 days ending in November, 2010

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  Bartley W from Eldridge, Al recommends this vacation rental

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