Nautilus Unit 1201

Unit 1201 at The Nautilus is a great, spacious unit. We sit right above the dunes so it feels like you’re on the beach when relaxing on the balcony. We are located on the second floor and on the end so we have a wrap-around balcony. We’ve been working hard to ensure that you will have a modern, comfortable condo for your visit to the Emerald Coast! We remodeled the kitchen to ensure your convenience during your vacation. But if you aren’t in the mood for cooking there are so many fine seafood and fine dining restaurants nearby you might not even think of home cooked meals! We love sitting out on the balcony at sunset with a glass of wine and watching the waves. After a day of swimming, paddle boarding and shelling it’s a welcome moment of respite before getting ready to explore the dining and nightlife in our area. It’s also only a 10 minute drive over to Destin for shopping and watersports there. We love our quiet little Island and the Nautilus and we’re confident you will too!

LIVING AREAS Spend quality time together in the welcoming Gulf View living room with floor to ceiling patio doors to your private balcony. Get comfy on the sofa bed and 2 recliners.

KITCHEN & DINING Whip up tasty meals in the spacious kitchen. When it’s time to eat, gather at the dining table for four. There is also counter seating for 2. The kitchen has full-size appliances including refrigerator, stovetop, oven, microwave & dishwasher as well as small appliances such as Drip Coffeemaker, Blender and Toaster. Fully furnished with everything you need to prepare and serve meals.

BEDROOMS & BATHS This single-level condo sleeps up to six guests between the two bedrooms and the sofa bed in the living area. The tranquil master bedroom is furnished with an inviting king bed. Floor-to-ceiling patio doors provide gorgeous views of the water and entry to your private balcony. The en-suite master bathroom was updated in 2024 with a tiled walk in shower and a double vanity. The second bedroom has 2 Twin beds. A full guest bathroom was also updated with a tiled tub/shower combination. For your convenience, a washer and dryer are located inside the condo.

EXTRA AMENITIES & MORE DETAILS During the months of March through October, we also offer FREE beach service of an umbrella and two chairs for guest staying 14 days or less. (Weather permitting). We have a community pool with lounge chairs. We have charcoal grills available if you would like to BBQ. Unassigned parking is available for two vehicles in the parking lot. The living room as well as the bedrooms all include televisions with cable TV. All condos have wireless internet.

THE LOCATION Nautilus Condominiums are located on the Gulf of Mexico sugar white sand beaches of Okaloosa Island/Fort Walton Beach. We are a mid-size building with only 68 units and 7 stories with 2 elevators. You never have to worry about the overcrowded beaches that high-rise buildings create. We have an on-site rental office so our friendly staff are available to respond to questions & maintenance issues quickly. We have a great convenience store next door.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We are a family-friendly community – you must be 25 years or older to rent this property.
No smoking is allowed in condos. No pets are allowed.
Maximum Occupancy: 6

PLEASE NOTE: A SIGNED RENTAL AGREEMENT IS REQUIRED ON ALL BOOKINGS.

We provide you an initial supply of dishwasher pods, laundry pods, liquid dishwashing detergent, toilet paper, paper towels, bar soap, and trash bags to get you through your first 24 hours.

Our units do come with full linens, including 1 of each towel per person capacity of the unit, but we do not include beach towels. Our units come with a washer/dryer so that you can wash towels as needed. Our beds are made with white quilts that are laundered prior to every check in. A blow dryer is included in each unit.

Disclaimer: Pictures and description are subject to change as owner may change décor/furniture/appliances/do updates etc. at their discretion.

Vacation Rental Reviews

• July 4 weekend

  Stayed 5 days ending in July, 2024

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  Tim B from Hartsburg, MO recommends this vacation rental

  Awesome room. Good to have a kitchen and living area and a huge balcony.

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• Family Vacation

  Stayed 2 days ending in June, 2024

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  Joshua T from AL, AL recommends this vacation rental

  Our stay was amazing. Clean room, comfortable beds, nice pool, easy access to beach. Nothing at all negative to say about our stay at all.

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• Great Unit

  Stayed 5 days ending in March, 2024

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  a guest from springville, Alabama recommends this vacation rental

  We loved this Unit, great view, clean, close to beach access. Big open patio.

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• Dad's birthday

  Stayed 6 days ending in October, 2023

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  Kevin C recommends this vacation rental

  Had an amazing time. The staff was very helpful and friendly.

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• Overall Pleased

  Stayed 4 days ending in August, 2023

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  Michael W from TN, TN recommends this vacation rental

  This condo does have million dollar views, very clean and spacious. easy access to the pool and beach. only issue was the TV's in the bedrooms. the master bedroom TV was not very clear and finding the correct remotes was a fun game. the TV in the 2nd bedroom was so small it was hard to see the screen. those are very minor things overall i give it 5 stars and would recommend this to anyone including myself in the future

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• Perfect location and views

  Stayed 5 days ending in July, 2023

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  a guest from Chatsworth, GA recommends this vacation rental

  Reality was much better than pictures on listing. The location and views were beautiful. The only issue we had was noise from the pool hours after the posted pool hours. We would definitely stay here again.

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• Spring2023

  Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2023

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  Darlene D from Cleveland, TN recommends this vacation rental

  Close to beach, comfortable condo. Everything you need for cooking.

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• Great Experience

  Stayed 5 days ending in July, 2022

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  Ashley C from White Hall, Arkansas recommends this vacation rental

  We had a great experience at our condo. It was really homie and the view was amazing. Our code wouldn't work upon arrival and it was after hours, however the supervisor was super nice and got it fixed instantly! It was clean and we would def stay there again!

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• Amazing place!

  Stayed 2 days ending in June, 2022

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  Leslie W from Carrollton, GA recommends this vacation rental

  This condo was perfect! Right on the beach right by the pool! I def will be coming back! The service in the office was great... a completely perfect experiance!

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• Nice location

  Stayed 4 days ending in June, 2022

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  Kena R from Gilmer, Texas recommends this vacation rental

  Rental was clean and check in was easy. We had a beautiful view from the balcony.

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• We love it here

  Stayed 6 days ending in May, 2022

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  Staci B from Woodlawn, Ohio recommends this vacation rental

  We had a mostly enjoyable vacation this year. The condo itself was gorgeous and we love the view of the beach. When we arrived we found broken glass shards all over the balcony and living room (I ended up getting a piece stuck in my foot, luckily it wasn’t my kids). The staff was willing to go clean it up, but I already had. And we had neighbors downstairs that were being very loud and aggressive towards each other (but that is not the fault of the Nautalis). And when you are in the condo you can’t hear a thing. This is our second trip to Nautalis and we will be back. We love the pool and easy access to everything

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• Perfect!!!

  Stayed 4 days ending in May, 2022

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  Carmel A from Gonzales, LA recommends this vacation rental

  Our unit 1201 was spotless, beds comfortable! Very short walk to beach which is a top on my vacation list!! Staff was excellent!! Very helpful and friendly!! Grounds were always tended to and and kept clean! Beach staff was also very accommodating and patient!!! Recommend highly!!! Also thom thumb steps away from condo, so convenient!

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• Early Vacation

  Stayed 5 days ending in May, 2022

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  Gary S from UNION CITY, Tennessee recommends this vacation rental

  Loved Nautilus, the unit was awesome, great location with a million dollar view. Would for sure stay there again. My family and I enjoyed every minute.

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• Perfect

  Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2022

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  a guest from Etters, Pennsylvania recommends this vacation rental

  The view was amazing. Loved sitting on the LARGE balcony to have coffee in the morning, eat lunch, and enjoy a drink in the evening. The condo was spacious.
  the kitchen was stocked with everything imaginable. The Tom 1thumb next door was a godsend since there is not a lot within walking distance (less than a mile). We did not rent a car due to the inflated prices, so we Ubered everywhere. Drivers were all very prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable of the area. The property was immaculate. The condo was spotless. The beach service was so nice to have too! The only thing to be aware of is there is no chance of a late check out. We were able to leave our 3 bags in the small office for a couple hours tho. Check out is at 10:00 a.m.

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• Great Vacation! Prime location!

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2022

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  Rachel H from Arab, Alabama recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful condo. Clean. Affordable. Great location. Friendly staff. Quiet. Beautiful views overlooking the beach from one balcony and the pool from another balcony. Convenient parking. Only steps from the beach. Beach service included. We love Nautilus!

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• Happy 28th Anniversary to Us!!!

  Stayed 7 days ending in January, 2022

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  Rhonda N from Benton, AR recommends this vacation rental

  It was Amazing!!! This condo is Perfect!! We had wonderful Views of the Sunrise and Sunset!! We have stayed here a few times and it never disappoints!!! They have New Sliding Glass doors and they are Wonderful!! I am disabled and I can’t tug and pull on a door. So having these New ones was perfect!!! It was as quiet and peaceful. For me and My Husband it was a much needed getaway!!

  • Manager Responded on 2/10/2022

    Thank you for taking the time to review unit 1201! Glad to hear you had such a wonderful time! Come back and celebrate your 29th next year!

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• Shopping trip

  Stayed 2 days ending in November, 2021

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  a guest from LaGrange, GA recommends this vacation rental

  Always enjoy staying at the Nautilus. Its comfortable, clean and convenient to shopping..People are friendly.

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• August 2021

  Stayed 8 days ending in August, 2021

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  Douglas S from St. Louis, MO recommends this vacation rental

  Always a great stay at the Nautilus!
  
  Thank you to current GM Melissa and former GM Cheryl for being there whenever we needed anything!!

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• Nice place to stay, I would stay here again:)

  Stayed 5 days ending in June, 2021

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  a guest from GONZALES, Louisiana recommends this vacation rental

  The balconies were nice. The unit could use a bit of update. Maintenance was really good, I went down to ask about the TV and Maintenance bet me back to the room and had it fixed in no time. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.

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• EXCELLENT STAY !! NEW GUEST

  Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2021

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  Crystal G from Knoxville, TN recommends this vacation rental

  First stay at your property, was extremely pleased with every aspect of my stay. The property was very well maintained and cleaned daily the employees was extremely friendly and helpful. My family have already made plans to return.

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• Great Ocean views and access

  Stayed 3 days ending in May, 2021

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  Suzanne B from Springfield, MO recommends this vacation rental

  We had a wonderful 4 day get away here. The staff was friendly and helpful. The views of the ocean were incredible. Looking forward to returning next year!

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• My stay

  Stayed 1 day ending in April, 2021

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  a guest from Hendersonville, TN recommends this vacation rental

  Other than the wait to check in, this was the most perfect place to stay. Ignore the negative reviews and pay attention to the positive ones. This is perfectly on the beach and has so much space. I loved it.

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• Sunday Very Early Construction Noise and Bathroom Ants

  Stayed 3 days ending in February, 2020

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  Jeffrey C from Vienna, VA does not recommend this vacation rental.

  We knew going in that construction would be happening, but had been told it should be on the other side of the complex during our brief weekend stay in Feb. So when it started directly outside our condo on Sat morning at 6:30am we chalked it up to the nice discount we had received and the vagaries of construction work. But, when we started hearing hammers and loud talking at 6:30am on Sunday, we were unpleasantly surprised. Sunday is not a traditional construction work day and to start loudly so early was very inconsiderate. As we had our coffee on the balcony enjoying the incredible view, we had painters right off it on their scaffolding. Our college age girls were freaked out by the many ants in their bathroom. They ended up using ours most of the time. It was just for a three night stay over a weekend, so we tried killing them ourselves and then mentioned them when we checked out. The view was breathtaking and the condo very comfortable.

  • Manager Responded on 3/12/2020

    Mr. Cole, regardless of the number of nights you were visiting us I wish we could have gotten the opportunity to take care of those issues. Unfortunately the renovation got behind due to rain delays and were working around the clock to try and get caught up. I really do apologize for this! I hope you and your family come back to see us post renovation! Cheryl GM

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• September 2019

  Stayed 7 days ending in September, 2019

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  Douglas S from St. Louis, MO recommends this vacation rental

  Nice Place

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• Fun Time

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2019

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  a guest from Bogue Chitto, MS recommends this vacation rental

  We made a last minute decision to go to beach and found an opening at was a fun time!!

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• Celebration Vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2019

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  Sharon B from Miami, OK recommends this vacation rental

  Condo was just like it was described. Great location, beach chairs came in very handy. Property is clean and has everything needed to cook and enjoy your stay. I'd stay there again!

  • Manager Responded on 4/26/2019

    Hi Sharon Thank you for the nice review and we do hope to see you again. Linda Rental Manager

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• September 2018

  Stayed 7 days ending in September, 2018

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  Douglas S from St. Louis, MO recommends this vacation rental

  Excellent value, was just what we needed...

  • Manager Responded on 9/20/2018

    Glad you enjoyed your stay! Please let us know if there was an area we can improve on to garner a 5 in all areas! Cheryl

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• Well-Positioned, Not Sure if I would Re-Rent

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2018

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  Andrew L from Williamsburg, VA does not recommend this vacation rental.

  This is a complicated review to write. As someone who lived in Fort Walton, we looked forward to our vacation on Okaloosa Island, and the location of the Nautilus cannot be beat.
  
  And there is something to be said for a unit on the 2nd Floor - great convenience and it is almost like you are on the beach.
  
  On the other hand, with this corner unit, you are literally right over the beach access, and this can lead to noise issues and some minimization of privacy when you are on the deck.
  
  Noise IS our central concern with this stay--and is the reason why we probably wouldn't rent this particular unit again (and possibly not at the Nautilus at all).
  
  Let's start here - it isn't just the noise from the beach access. The smaller bedroom is RIGHT over the pool, and if you have guests that are ignoring nighttime noise rules, this can have a real impact on the ability of anyone using that room being able to sleep.
  
  The guidance we were given is that when you have nighttime noise complaints, you call the sheriff (the management company doesn't handle these complaints, and I suppose I understand why, but it's a bit unnerving to have to involve law enforcement in a run-of-the-mill noise complaint).
  
  We actually had to call the sheriff twice during our week-long stay - once for a massive party FOUR FLOORS ABOVE US in the condo next to us (the condo building to the west is VERY close to the Nautilus, so you hear noise from there in this corner unit).
  
  The second noise complaint was on our last night (we actually cut our vacation a day short in part because of this). The unit BELOW this one had a late-night dance party, and I don't know how thin the walls are, but it felt like we were in the room with the partiers, the music was so loud.
  
  Here's the thing - the unit is well-maintained. Clean, good kitchen. Bathrooms are small and older, but that's fine. Rates were reasonable.
  
  But I probably wouldn't stay t

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• Best Vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2018

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  Michele M from Muncie, IN recommends this vacation rental

  Wonderful memories.

  • Manager Responded on 7/13/2018

    Thank you and hope to see you again. Linda Rental Manager

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• Home away from home.

  Stayed 30 days ending in March, 2018

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  a guest from Plainwell, MI recommends this vacation rental

  Loved staying here. Such a beautiful view of the gulf and great sunsets. Condo was very nice. Comfortable furniture for the most part. Could use some upgrades on a few things. I don't happen to prefer a higher table and chairs for eating. Staff is very nice and always helpful. This is my 4th year staying here.

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• Friendliest condos on the Beach!

  Stayed 6 days ending in October, 2017

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  Brenda P from Collierville, TN recommends this vacation rental

  My family spent Fall Break at the Nautilus condos - first braving Hurricane Nate and then enjoying days of perfect weather! I loved #1201 and its large balcony. The condo was beautifully furnished and in an ideal location for access to the beach and pool.

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• Florida Blissful week

  Stayed 7 days ending in September, 2017

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  a guest from Little Rock, AR recommends this vacation rental

  Had a wonderful week with friends at Nautilus! Our condo was great. Perfect location, very close to the beach and an amazing view. Ours was on the second floor so was convenient to walk the stairs instead of waiting for the elevator which was very busy. Our balcony was right next to the boardwalk to the beach so not very private but by the second day we didn’t care, most folks were considerate and didn’t stare. And it was nice to have umbrella/chair service included, didn’t have to drag all our stuff to the beach, just a bag and cooler!
  We will definitely return ASAP!

  • Manager Responded on 10/5/2017

    Thank you for the nice review. We love it when our guest have a great time and want to come back to be friends/family here at the Nautilus. Thank you again Linda

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• Not bad at all.

  Stayed 3 days ending in August, 2017

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  Shea K recommends this vacation rental

  This place has awesome views if you get an ocean front condo. It's clean and quiet.

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