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Vacation Rentals on the Emerald Coast

Sugar Sands Vacation Rentals specializes in Gulf front rentals along the beautiful sugar sand beaches of Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach, FL.  With something for everyone, we offer family oriented resorts with tons-of-fun water parks for the kids, as well as quiet resorts for the more reserved vacationers.

 

All of our resorts are located on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico with fabulous views of the beaches and shimmering aqua waters of the Gulf. We are here to help you pick the place that is perfect for you and your family's next vacation. Contact us today for more information and be sure to ask about last-minute discounts.

Reviews

  1. Island Princess 307. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $167 ... $779 per night. 3 bedrooms. 8 Max Occupancy.

    Fort Walton Beach Vacation ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    It was fantastic! My family had a wonderful time!

    A guest 04/16/2026

  2. Gulf Dunes 204. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $145 ... $764 per night. 3 bedrooms. 8 Max Occupancy.

    Peaceful ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    I had the best service beforehand just getting the rental booked. The place was beautiful and accommodated our family well.

    Maria J. 10/10/2022

  3. Gulf Dunes 407. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $121 ... $543 per night. 1 bedrooms. 6 Max Occupancy.

    Anniversary ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    The BEST location! Perfect condo. Very clean. Can’t wait to book my next one!

    Kelly C. 08/10/2026

  4. Island Princess 305. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $146 ... $720 per night. 2 bedrooms. 6 Max Occupancy.

    Emerald Coast Favorite ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    Island Princess #305 is an exceptional condo to stay in on Okaloosa Island. The photos depict how pleasant it is and we loved having it for the week. All the furniture is quality and very comfortable. The beach service was excellent, which we thoroughly enjoyed due to great weather. The water was spectacular. Sugar Sands Vacation Rentals is very responsive and helpful. The staff went above and beyond to offer assistance if needed. We should be so fortunate to be able to return to Island Princess #305. A special thank you to the owner for sharing this beautiful retreat!

    Kathryn G. 11/18/2021

  5. Islander Beach Resort 3011. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $164 ... $764 per night. 3 bedrooms. 7 Max Occupancy.

    Overall recommend this Rental! ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    5 women ages 50 - 80. We have been coming to the Islander once or twice every year for 10 years. First time staying in this condo.

    Pros - Plenty of space for everyone. Beds comfortable. Very Clean. Kitchen chairs comfortable (we played a lot of cards). Extra Large Balcony. Had most kitchen items we needed. On jut-out of building so we could see sunrise and sunset just by a crane of the head - awesome views!! Lots of little extras to give us time to get what we needed the next day. Maintenance Man was super nice and knowledgeable. The lady we talked to via email was a huge help as well.
    Cons: No spices of any sort which we ususally find. Only one spatula, so we had to keep washing in between pans, Did have a restriction on A/C level, however, we were helped quickly. Sofa not very comfortable but did come with clean sheets which was helpful. Pillows were sparse, had to go buy a couple to get everyone comfortable.

    We would definitely come back, but bring a couple of spatulas and pillows:).

    Michele P. 10/14/2026

  6. Pelican Isle 312. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $133 ... $517 per night. 1 bedrooms. 6 Max Occupancy.

    Great View ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    very clean place and great view of the ocean. could use a little updating but overall very nice. the beds were very comfortable

    Dorothy B. 06/07/2026

  7. Pelican Isle 408. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $124 ... $492 per night. 1 bedrooms. 6 Max Occupancy.

    Home away from home ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    Great place! Clean, comfortable and very spacious for our party of 4. Easy access to beach. Easy drive in / drive out and close proximity to restaurants. We definitely look forward to staying here next summer! I would like to suggest that a blender be placed in the unit so we could make piña coladas and margaritas. :)

    Andrea C. 09/22/2026

  8. El Matador 468. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $133 ... $527 per night. 2 bedrooms. 8 Max Occupancy.

    Beautiful Place- Great views ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    We loved our condo and would love to return, it had everything we needed and the views from the balcony were amazing!

    Scott W. 11/12/2025

  9. Tropical Isle 103. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $95 ... $280 per night. 1 bedrooms. 5 Max Occupancy.

    Best vacation stay!!! ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    We had a great stay at Sugar Sands. The condo was very clean, comfortable, and exactly as described in the listing. The beds were cozy, the kitchen had everything we needed, and the whole place felt well taken care of. The location was perfect too, close to the beach and nearby restaurants but still quiet enough to relax.

    Beverly was especially helpful throughout our stay. She was very responsive, kind, and made everything easy from check-in to any questions we had during the trip. Traveling with kids can sometimes be stressful, but having a host who communicates well and is willing to help makes a big difference.

    Overall it was a great experience and we would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend staying here if you're visiting the area.

    Michele B. 03/17/2026

  10. Tropical Isle 105. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $95 ... $280 per night. 1 bedrooms. 4 Max Occupancy.

    Perfect vacation ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    We always stay with sugar sands. We have always had a very good experience with them. Condos are always nice nd clean and everything we need. Definitely will keep staying with them!

    Rhonda A. 09/13/2025

  11. Tropical Isle 203. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $102 ... $296 per night. 1 bedrooms. 5 Max Occupancy.

    Tropical isle 203 June 25 ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    Clean simple condo, just like the pics. Not right on the beach, two minute walk and do not have to cross any big roads. Easy parking, nice pool.

    ***Dan S. 06/25/2025

  12. Aqua Villa 202 . Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $127 ... $515 per night. 2 bedrooms. 5 Max Occupancy.

    Aqua villa 202 ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    Excellent newly renovated condo with plenty of space, fantastic location! Will definitely return to this rental!

    Scott C. 09/28/2026

  13. Tropical Isle 202. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $73 ... $296 per night. 0 bedrooms. 3 Max Occupancy.

    Great Area! ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    This was a great place in stay! Loved the location!

    Traci C. 10/12/2022

  14. Destin West Villa 507. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $106 ... $490 per night. 1 bedrooms. 4 Max Occupancy.

    Nice unit in a fun resort ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    The unit was exactly as described as in the listing and we had a great time during our entire stay!

    Jordan P. 05/06/2026

  15. Pelican Isle 404. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $133 ... $517 per night. 1 bedrooms. 6 Max Occupancy.

    Perfect Condo For 2 ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    My wife and I have stayed at a hotel down the beach from this condo quite a few times. The last few stays have been less than stellar, so we wanted to try something different. We worried about renting a place that was worse.
    All our fears were for naught. We loved this little condo! Great view of the ocean, perfect size for 2 (will hold up to 6 I think so if you have kids it's good too) and was super clean. Had the right utensils we needed in the kitchen, comfortable bed (nice mattress that doesn't bounce), and a huge TV to watch football in the evening.

    We will stay here again if we can get it. LOVED it!

    Thomas N. 09/22/2026

  16. Island Princess 502. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $146 ... $720 per night. 2 bedrooms. 6 Max Occupancy.

    Great Place! ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    We loved our stay here! Everything was VERY clean. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked. Directions to get in and about the home were well communicated and clear. View was spectacular. It is a quiet building, and the beach service was great! A cleaning spray or wipe would have been appreciated, but honestly that is the ONLY thing I would have different about this amazing place. Do not hesitate to vacation here!

    A guest 03/22/2026

  17. Summerlin 401. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $129 ... $516 per night. 2 bedrooms. 7 Max Occupancy.

    Gorgeous View ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    Loved my experience and the view was spectacular. The condo was spotless, and the location was great! My only complaint would be that the unit needed furniture updating of Livingroom and dining tables and painting or revamping of the wood on bottom of sink and counter.

    Alecia L. 06/27/2023

  18. Sterling Sands 304. Destin, Florida. $141 ... $651 per night. 2 bedrooms. 4 Max Occupancy.

    Happy Happy ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    Everything was great ,clean, location was beach front and beautiful. Will rent again !!!

    Debbie R. 09/16/2024

  19. Tropical Isle 102. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $86 ... $280 per night. 0 bedrooms. 4 Max Occupancy.

    December 13-17 ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    Studio was just how described. Didn't realize it came with a murphy bed. Never slept in one but it was quite comfortable. Very quiet older neighborhood and steps to the beach. Staff and housekeeping went above and beyond as to drive me to a restaurant and went to pick up sundries I forgot at Publix.
    There really isn't much amenities within walking distance. Which was perfect for me. However, if you wish to do a bit of exploring, eating out and seeing the sights, highly recommend a rental unless you want to spend money on Uber.
    With my previous experiences with vacation rental by owner sites, my family found leftovers from previous renters. Such things as beach towels, water toys. Most importantly condiments,spices etc. And even on occasion a bottle of vodka on the freezer! However, with covid, the place was wiped clean. So those of you who plan on doing any cooking or snacking, be prepared to go shopping. Also, there were no beach towels which I bought from the convince store.

    A guest 01/02/2022

  20. Tropical Isle Unit 210. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $95 ... $280 per night. 1 bedrooms. 4 Max Occupancy.

    Great place to stay ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    We enjoyed our stay at the tropical isle immensely! The furniture seemed a little dated, but the place was clean. We were close to the water and the pool was pretty empty when we wanted to hang out, which we loved. There is also a convenient store right next door and an aldis like five minutes away, which came in handy! The only problem we had was the pullout couch was broken, springs couldn’t attach to the frame due to tears. I let the property manager know and they were quick to apologize for the inconvenience and brought up an air mattress. It was a little big, blocking the walkway from living room to kitchen and getting from the door to the living room, but we spent most of our time outside, so it wasn’t too bad, until we were in for the night. It slept much better than the pullout couch, though! ��
    It was a great place at a great price and the property manager, Jesse, was very kind and helpful. We would definitely recommend this place to friends and family, and we have already!

    Jessi R. 10/10/2024

  21. Tropical Isle 207. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $108 ... $318 per night. 1 bedrooms. 6 Max Occupancy.

    Great Place ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    The location was great. Short walk to the beach and quick drive to restaurants and attractions, but quiet and uncrowded area.

    ***Kelly H. 06/18/2025

  22. Island Princess 211. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $146 ... $720 per night. 2 bedrooms. 6 Max Occupancy.

    Amazing view ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    We stayed in Island Princess 211. The convenience to the beach and parking garage was wonderful for my three children and elderly mom. The unit was very spacious and had all the things you could need. The pool was very crowded at times.

    Verna D. 06/26/2022

  23. Island Princess 105. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $128 ... $607 per night. 2 bedrooms. 8 Max Occupancy.

    Great location, wonderful stay! ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    Location was perfect and ground floor was so convenient. Condo was clean. I do feel like a new stove is needed. The big burner did not work and the others were crooked so your pan doesn’t sit on them. Otherwise, it was great and we had a wonderful stay!

    A guest 08/13/2025

  24. Aqua Villa 301. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $122 ... $492 per night. 2 bedrooms. 6 Max Occupancy.

    AV301 ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    Love this cindo. This is the third time visiting this particular condo.Clean and equipped to meet all my vacation needs.The beds were clean and comfortable. Complimentary beach umbrella and 2 chairs.

    Phyllis H. 09/23/2026

  25. Tropical Isle 108. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $95 ... $280 per night. 1 bedrooms. 4 Max Occupancy.

    Love Tropical 108 ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    I think this is the 4th time staying here so it’s like coming home. Always clean and ready for us. This place is comfortable, convenient to beach, and everything else. Sugar Sands is great to deal with, always ready to help out anytime we need them. Our stay was amazing, weather was great, can’t wait to get back soon.

    A guest 09/27/2023

  26. Destin West Villa 404. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $101 ... $476 per night. 1 bedrooms. 4 Max Occupancy.

    Great place for a couples getaway ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    Location was very nice and convenient to shopping and restaurants. The view of the the and the bay was great.

    A guest 01/21/2023

  27. Island Princess 408. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $115 ... $527 per night. 1 bedrooms. 6 Max Occupancy.

    Beach Rewind ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    Our unit 408 was extremely nice. Loved everything about it. Spent lots of time on the beach and balcony relaxing. The umbrella and two chairs are a must for us when choosing a condo. Also gulf front is another requirement. 408 met all of our expectations. Was so appreciative of the multiport charging station and the closet cabinet in the living room. Sugar Sands is so easy to work with and kept us informed at every step. Thank you.

    Brenda S. 04/28/2026

  28. Island Princess 217. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $145 ... $664 per night. 3 bedrooms. 7 Max Occupancy.

    Wonderful ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    Everything we had hoped for

    ***Michael S. 05/25/2023

  29. Island Princess 104. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $123 ... $602 per night. 2 bedrooms. 6 Max Occupancy.

    Family of 4 getaway ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    Great location! I was so disappointed to find that none of the 3 TVs were smart TVs so we weren’t able to stream and movies, I know to some that isn’t a big deal but to us it was bc we usually do family movies at nite. There is a full length mirror in master bedroom which is a huge plus to me and my teenage daughter! This was our first time on a bottom floor, it was definitely easier access to everything but we missed the balcony views and everyone who walked by could see directly in the condo. Overall wasn’t bad I just wish I would of known about the TVs.

    A guest 04/28/2026

  30. Pelican Isle 217. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $124 ... $492 per night. 1 bedrooms. 6 Max Occupancy.

    Wonderful Family Vacation ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    The Condo was clean & neat. Plenty of space. On the Beach. Close to everything we needed.

    A guest 06/15/2024

  31. Island Princess 318. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $123 ... $602 per night. 2 bedrooms. 6 Max Occupancy.

    Girls trip ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    Went on a little girls trip and this was the perfect location. Everything was close by and the check in and check out were extremely easy! Would definitely stay again

    A guest 09/02/2025

  32. Island Princess 712. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $142 ... $706 per night. 2 bedrooms. 6 Max Occupancy.

    Wonderful Vacation ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    Perfect location, very clean and well kept. Beds were comfortable. Would recommend this to everyone. Definitely worth the money

    Brittany B. 10/09/2023

  33. Aqua Villa 102. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $124 ... $492 per night. 2 bedrooms. 8 Max Occupancy.

    Fun vacation ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    We had a wonderful time. The condo is in a great location on the beach. The staff at Sugar Sands are very nice and efficient. The Aqua Villa equipment on site needs to be updated. The coin laundry machines are terrible, only half of them work. The washers will start a load, but not finish. We lost money on them. We would stay again, but the equipment needs updated, since not able to do laundry in a lot of units.

    Michael C. 08/12/2023

  34. Island Princess 708. FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida. $115 ... $527 per night. 1 bedrooms. 6 Max Occupancy.

    Great Vacation spot! ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    The unit is in a great location- near the elevator and on the top floor. Very clean and cozy. Close to The Boardwalk and souvenir shops!

    Shirley W. 10/14/2022

  35. Island Princess 407. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $169 ... $779 per night. 3 bedrooms. 9 Max Occupancy.

    Great time overall! ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    This is our third year staying in Ft Walton Beach and it did not disappoint as usual.

    Patrick O. 04/11/2024

  36. Island Princess 308. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $115 ... $527 per night. 1 bedrooms. 6 Max Occupancy.

    #308 ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    We had an enjoyable time. The room was clean and very nice

    A guest 01/04/2023

  37. Island Princess 513. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $146 ... $720 per night. 2 bedrooms. 6 Max Occupancy.

    Great place! ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    The condo was just as advertised. It was very clean. It was in a great location overlooking the ocean. The kitchen was well stocked. The bed was very comfortable. We have added it to our list of places to return to.

    Tracie A. 05/02/2025

  38. Island Princess 714. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $146 ... $720 per night. 2 bedrooms. 6 Max Occupancy.

    Beach getaway ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    My family and I had so a great time visiting Fort Walton Beach. Stayed on the 7th floor and would love to use the same unit again. Very clean and updated, had everything we needed for a family of four with young kids. The view was amazing, watched dolphins from the balcony every day. Can’t wait to go back.

    Amy M. 04/18/2025

  39. Waterscape A622. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $121 ... $529 per night. 1 bedrooms. 6 Max Occupancy.

    Great vacation! ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    We loved this condo! We’ve stayed at Waterscape several times and will def definitely continue coming here. The room was in the perfect location. Very close to the parking garage and a short walk to the pool and beach. Very happy with our stay!

    Emily O. 10/11/2025

  40. Azure 403. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $162 ... $464 per night. 3 bedrooms. 8 Max Occupancy.

    Azure 403 ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    We had a great stay! This unit was one of the most well-stocked units in which I've ever stayed. The rental process was easy with great communication from Sugar Sands Vacation Rentals. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

    Cynthia R. 07/15/2024

  41. Destin West Villa 308. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $106 ... $490 per night. 1 bedrooms. 4 Max Occupancy.

    Destin West Villa ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    We enjoyed our stay at Destin West for the 2nd year. We will return. The beach is beautiful. The property is nice, clean, and convenient.

    Richard M. 11/15/2025

  42. Destin West Villa 304. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $106 ... $490 per night. 1 bedrooms. 4 Max Occupancy.

    Destin west condo #304. Very nice and clean . Great place. ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    Love the location of this condo. Our 10 yr old granddaughter was with us she loved the lazy river and the pools. Just a nice walk on the beach to the restaurants and shops . Eat inside or out by the beach. So much fun.
    The owners to all were so nice and friendly . I did not want to leave!!

    A guest 06/30/2026

  43. Destin West Gulfside 105. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $124 ... $666 per night. 2 bedrooms. 6 Max Occupancy.

    Pleasure to work with Sugar Sands rentals ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    We have booked with Sugar Sands Vacation Rentals many times over the years. Always a pleasure to work with. We were approved for an early check in time. Not sure if a party checked out on the day we checked in but a big thank you to house keeping for having the condo ready for our stay.

    Derrick J. 09/03/2025

  44. Destin West Gulfside 503. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $124 ... $666 per night. 2 bedrooms. 6 Max Occupancy.

    FL Beach Vacation ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    Fully enjoyed our stay. There was a few minor things that need repair, but everything was worked. The view from the balcony was fantastic we were serenaded a few nights.

    DaVon D. 03/13/2022

  45. Destin West Gulfside 303. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $124 ... $666 per night. 2 bedrooms. 6 Max Occupancy.

    Great attention to detail! ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    The place was spotless when we arrived. From the little welcome bag with coffee essentials to the perfect storage cubbies in the bathroom, it’s clear that the host has put a lot of thought into making this a comfortable, welcoming space. It’s a great location within the complex, with easy access to both the beach and the crosswalk to lazy river. Would highly recommend!

    A guest 10/15/2021

  46. Destin West Villa PH02. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $141 ... $635 per night. 1 bedrooms. 6 Max Occupancy.

    Amazing condo, amazing place to rent from. ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    Everything was as in pictures, very very accommodating and nice people. Next time I go to Destin area I will be booking with sugar sands and hopefully get this same place.

    Ryan B. 07/22/2026

  47. Destin West Villa 406. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. $101 ... $476 per night. 1 bedrooms. 3 Max Occupancy.

    Great Stay ☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★

    The room was so clean, the location and amenities were great, great place to stay!

    A guest 08/09/2022