Condo -
5
(22 Reviews)
Hermitage By The Bay 305
🌅Pool Overlooking Bay!
2
bedrooms
2
full
6
guests
Pets Not Allowed
Flexible
- Address: 1330 Miracle Strip Parkway Southeast
- Location: Okaloosa Island
- Type: Condo
Description
Top Reasons to Book this Condo!
* Pool overlooking the bay
* Fishing Pier
* 530 Yards to the Boardwalk/Gulfarium on Okaloosa Island
* Lighted picnic area
* Updated kitchen w/mahogany soft close cabinetry!
* Across the street from uncrowded beaches
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
Want to truly get away from it all? The Hermitage By The Bay is the place for you!
Welcome to this lovely condo that has a stunning view of the bay and the pool right from the Balcony! Hermitage By the Bay 305 is just steps away is the beautiful Gulf of Mexico and white sandy beaches. This condo has 2 bedrooms, one with a queen-sized bed, one with 2 twins and queen sleeper sofa, allowing this condo to sleep 6 guests altogether. The recently remodeled kitchen and baths make this already lovely unit fabulous! Across the street is the public beach access, with restrooms and showers and parking. This beach tends to be much less crowded than Destin area beaches. A great place to take the kids, Hermitage by the Bay is close to Escape Zone 60, Fudpuckers, pontoon rentals, Wild Willy's Adventure Zone and is practically across the street from the Boardwalk and Gulfarium! Please note there are no elevators at Hermitage by the Bay.
*This property is not available to adults Under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*
*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs November thru February, on a monthly basis. To prepare a qualified quote, select your arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and the departure date (must be the 1st day of the month). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. Please contact us with your interest and to further assist!"
Guests can take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool overlooking the bay or catch some rays on the reclining chairs on the spacious deck. There are lighted picnic areas and romantic porch swings so you can sit and watch the boats enter the bay. Come enjoy a wonderful vacation at The Hermitage By The Bay!
The Bed Setup:
Master Bedroom- Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom- Two Twin Beds
Living Room- Sleeper Sofa
Area Attractions:
Located in Fort Walton within walking distance of several excellent restaurants and a convenience store, The Hermitage is convenient to the Fort Walton Beach art museum, Gulf Island National Seashore, Sasquatch Zoo and numerous shopping opportunities and water sports.
Okaloosa Island has a fruitful fishing pier – a recent guest caught over 20 fish including lady fish, blue fish and a small shark! You’ll be able to easily net crabs right in front on the condo. There are community grills, the unit has its own washer/dryer, ample parking and 24-hour security.
Welcome to The Boardwalk! We are located directly on The Gulf of Mexico, on the beaches of beautiful Okaloosa Island! The Boardwalk is your one-stop destination for fun, day and night! Relax on the beaches of The Gulf of Mexico while sipping a frozen concoction prepared at our outdoor bar upstairs at The Crab Trap, stroll the boardwalk and visit Islanders Coastal Outfitters for new beach attire or grab a frozen snack from Pino Gelato. When day turns to night, Al’s Beach Club is our premier club and burger bar. Hungry? We've got that covered as well! Grab some fresh from the Gulf seafood from any of our great beachfront restaurants located directly on The Boardwalk!
* Pool overlooking the bay
* Fishing Pier
* 530 Yards to the Boardwalk/Gulfarium on Okaloosa Island
* Lighted picnic area
* Updated kitchen w/mahogany soft close cabinetry!
* Across the street from uncrowded beaches
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
Want to truly get away from it all? The Hermitage By The Bay is the place for you!
Welcome to this lovely condo that has a stunning view of the bay and the pool right from the Balcony! Hermitage By the Bay 305 is just steps away is the beautiful Gulf of Mexico and white sandy beaches. This condo has 2 bedrooms, one with a queen-sized bed, one with 2 twins and queen sleeper sofa, allowing this condo to sleep 6 guests altogether. The recently remodeled kitchen and baths make this already lovely unit fabulous! Across the street is the public beach access, with restrooms and showers and parking. This beach tends to be much less crowded than Destin area beaches. A great place to take the kids, Hermitage by the Bay is close to Escape Zone 60, Fudpuckers, pontoon rentals, Wild Willy's Adventure Zone and is practically across the street from the Boardwalk and Gulfarium! Please note there are no elevators at Hermitage by the Bay.
*This property is not available to adults Under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*
*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs November thru February, on a monthly basis. To prepare a qualified quote, select your arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and the departure date (must be the 1st day of the month). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. Please contact us with your interest and to further assist!"
Guests can take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool overlooking the bay or catch some rays on the reclining chairs on the spacious deck. There are lighted picnic areas and romantic porch swings so you can sit and watch the boats enter the bay. Come enjoy a wonderful vacation at The Hermitage By The Bay!
The Bed Setup:
Master Bedroom- Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom- Two Twin Beds
Living Room- Sleeper Sofa
Area Attractions:
Located in Fort Walton within walking distance of several excellent restaurants and a convenience store, The Hermitage is convenient to the Fort Walton Beach art museum, Gulf Island National Seashore, Sasquatch Zoo and numerous shopping opportunities and water sports.
Okaloosa Island has a fruitful fishing pier – a recent guest caught over 20 fish including lady fish, blue fish and a small shark! You’ll be able to easily net crabs right in front on the condo. There are community grills, the unit has its own washer/dryer, ample parking and 24-hour security.
Welcome to The Boardwalk! We are located directly on The Gulf of Mexico, on the beaches of beautiful Okaloosa Island! The Boardwalk is your one-stop destination for fun, day and night! Relax on the beaches of The Gulf of Mexico while sipping a frozen concoction prepared at our outdoor bar upstairs at The Crab Trap, stroll the boardwalk and visit Islanders Coastal Outfitters for new beach attire or grab a frozen snack from Pino Gelato. When day turns to night, Al’s Beach Club is our premier club and burger bar. Hungry? We've got that covered as well! Grab some fresh from the Gulf seafood from any of our great beachfront restaurants located directly on The Boardwalk!
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Bedding
Guest Bedroom
Sleeps: 2
2 Twin
Living Room
Sleeps: 2
1 Sleeper Sofa
Master Bedroom
Sleeps: 2
1 Queen
Amenities 29
Entertainment
- Satellite or Cable
- Television
Facility Amenites
- Community Pool
Featured Amenities
- Ocean View
- Pool
- Snowbird Friendly
Inside Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom Essentials
- Ceiling Fan
- Central Air Conditioning
- Dryer
- Free Wifi
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Smoke Detector
- Washer
Outside Amenities
- Balcony
- Free Parking
- Outdoor Furniture
Pool and Spa
- Outdoor Pool
View and Location
- Beach View
- City View
- Gulf View
- Walk to Beach
Love is in the air!
Save 15% off your next beach getaway!
Promo Code: BEMINE2025
Stay Dates: February 14 - May 23, 2025
Minimum Nights: 2+
Blackout Dates: March 22 - April 5, 2025
*Offer is applied to the cost of rent and cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. you must book and confirm by April 1, 2025. Valid on new reservations only. Some restrictions may apply, and some properties may be excluded.
*Offer expires 04/01/2025 and you must book your vacation between 02/14/2025 and 05/23/2025.
Location
Reviews
5
(22)
5
Great Place. We loved it! You can see the sunrise and sunset from the balcony. The beach is walking distance from the condo. If you have an elderly family member, you may want to drive and park at Beasley park right across the street. I think parking is free there.
Host responded to our messages in timely manner.- Posted: 10/14/2024
Grace, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you loved the condo and the stunning views from the balcony. It's great that the beach was within walking distance, and the nearby parking option at Beasley Park was helpful, especially for elderly guests. We appreciate your feedback on the timely responses from our team. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
Great area. nice comfortable place. everything was great except the restrooms had dirty curtains on the inside. other than that it was walking distance from the beach and most restaurants- Posted: 7/26/2024
Armando, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the great location and comfortable space, with everything within walking distance from the beach and nearby restaurants. We appreciate your feedback about the restroom curtains and will make sure to address this. We hope you'll join us again soon for another memorable stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
We had a great time! The condo is located right across the street from the beach, and the bay back up to the condo unit. We had a family of 5 that fit comfortably. The kitchen is well stocked with all cooking utensils you could need, plenty of towels. The condo is a bit dated, and could do with some upgrades, but it certainly didn’t affect our stay.- Posted: 6/22/2024
Shannon, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a great time at our beachfront condo. We hope you'll join us again soon for another memorable stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
Had a great stay. The Unit was centrally located for all of our Destin area activities. Good restaurants within. walkable distance.- Posted: 6/8/2024
Nathan, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're glad to hear you had a great stay and found the unit centrally located with good restaurants within walking distance. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
Had a problem when I got there but they were responsive and active quickly.- Posted: 5/29/2024
Brenda, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad we were able to address your issue promptly and that you had a positive experience overall. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
great place to stay- Posted: 5/5/2024
Paul, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay! We hope to host you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!Real Joy staff
5
Perfect space for our family. Great location too!- Posted: 4/6/2024
Molly, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're thrilled to hear the space was perfect for your family and that you enjoyed the location! We hope to see you back again soon for more wonderful experiences. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
We had a truly wonderful time. We kept a pretty tidy condo. There for 6 days and I truly highly recommend. It was truly a wonderful stay. Beautiful views.- Posted: 3/15/2024
Adrian, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. It's great to hear that you had a wonderful time and enjoyed the beautiful views. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
Comfortable enough for an old guy with arthritis and inexpensive.
Why do you go to the beach? To stay in your room, right? No. That's why this condo is JUST FINE. Listen, it's inexpensive to stay in, near plenty of fun things to do, and it won't break the bank. That being said, if you like furniture from the 80s, then this is the place for you. Knick knacks..they got 'em. Dining and coffee tables with glass tops? Wicker? Got those too. Lots of nostalgia for this '80s kid. 2000s kids, we've got your Berber carpet too. If you have any problems, the staff is on the spot to help. No worries there. All of the appliances work well, the HVAC works, and fans in every room. There are lots of small lamps that are hit/miss on working, but the lighting is fine, and they're more decorative than anything. It's nice and quiet, and the owner-neighbors are fantastic people. The only minor gripe is the floor in the bathroom, which really needs replacing, and the tiny shower in the room with the two full-size beds. (I really don't care. I made the adult children sleep in there. It builds character.) You'll have fun in FWB/Destin, and this is a great place to stay if you're not too picky. We spent two weeks there, and we were comfortable.- Posted: 2/6/2024
Jason, Thank you for the 5-star review. We appreciate your candid feedback and are glad to hear that the condo's charm, along with our responsive staff, contributed to a comfortable and memorable stay for you. We look forward to having you and perhaps the 'adult children' back for more character-building experiences and fun in FWB/Destin. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
We didn't have the best weather, but the accommodations were nice. We could walk to a close by restaurant for food and an arcade and another arcade was down the street. We had one day with great weather and the beach was lovely that day.- Posted: 10/13/2023
Currey, We're glad to hear that you had nice accommodations and enjoyed the convenience of nearby restaurants and arcades. It's great that you were able to make the most of the one day with great weather at the lovely beach. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we hope to welcome you back for a sunnier stay in the future.Real Joy staff
5
Family Labor day weekend
Needs improvement but good overall. Perfect location for family vacation- Posted: 9/4/2023
Vanessa, we appreciate you letting us know that you enjoyed an overall good stay in this perfectly located two-bedroom, two-bath condo. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
Great place to stay, cosy apartment, nice beaches near by.- Posted: 5/1/2023
5
.- Posted: 3/16/2023
5
Great value and location! We had a wonderful time!- Posted: 9/27/2022
Jessica, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are happy to hear you had a wonderful time. We apologize for the bathtub. If you had let us know during your stay we would have sent a cleaner out to make it right. We're glad the location and everything else was great! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
It was great- Posted: 8/7/2022
5
Great location- Posted: 7/10/2022
5
Long Weekend
Was able to check in easily, owners had good communication(after an email mishap) and the property was exactly as listed. Great location and met our needs.- Posted: 5/29/2022
5
Great Location!
Nice cozy place for family of 4. Sofa bed is a no go. Has a big dip in it. Bring your own coffee pot if you don't plan to wait 20 minutes to brew a cup. Toaster only toasts one side of bread. Other than that, it's great!- Posted: 4/1/2021
Bridget, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your great vacation rental experience while staying in the ideally located Hermitage by the Bay 305. We are happy to know that you found this to be a nice, cozy place for your family of four. We strive to resolve any issues or answer any questions that are brought to our attention in a timely manner. We apologize for any inconvenience caused in regards to the sofa bed, toaster, and coffee maker. We will forward your comments to property managers so that they may review and assess these issues. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.Real Joy staff
5
Be ready for a lot of stairs, place are pretty and clean and also i love that is next to a gas station so u can buy essentials stuff. (Actually u can walk to there, Love it)- Posted: 8/2/2020
5
Overall stay was worth the price.
The queen sized bed was comfortable. The attached bathroom was spacious. The second bedroom with two single beds was a nice size For the kids. The bathroom was cramped but worked for the kids. The eat in kitchen and living room were spacious enough. The fold out sleeper couch however was very uncomfortable. It’s listed sized for 6 however it’s cramped for 6 but would be perfect for 4.- Posted: 7/13/2020
Hi Jeremy, Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad you had a great stay. We do provide mattress pads by request. Please come back and visit again soon!Real Joy staff
5
Nice condo close to beach and nice pool.- Posted: 6/29/2020
5
Yes we enjoy the place ,was closed to evrything- Posted: 6/15/2020
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