Welcome to “Happy Hours” — Gulf Dunes 112 🌅
Cozy mornings, golden sunsets, and the sound of the surf — “Happy Hours” is your laid-back beach retreat on beautiful Okaloosa Island. Enjoy coffee or cocktails on the spacious balcony, where the gentle sea breeze and distant Gulf views set the tone for a perfect day. Inside, you’ll find a comfortable, well-stocked condo designed for easy living — ideal for weekend escapes, holiday breaks, or winter-long stays. Step outside to heated pools, tennis and pickleball courts, and walk to some of the area’s best local restaurants and beach bars. Whether it’s your morning cup or your evening toast, every hour feels a little happier here.
This property is presented by Beach Stays Vacations – we are thrilled to host your beach vacation!
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"Keep your face to the sunshine." - Paul B. Armstrong
“Happy Hours” Highlights
- SoPoly bar height balcony furniture for the best views
- Sleeps up to 8 guests in comfort and style
- King sized Gulf front bedroom suite with comfy mattress and ensuite bathroom
- Two additional guest bedrooms including one with two queens and one with a full bed
- Supersized balcony with Gulf views
- Designer perfect interiors featuring new leather sofa and two leather swivel chairs
- FREE beach service each day of your stay (March 1 – October 31)
- 2nd floor elevation with easy stairway or elevator access
DREAM
- Spacious Gulf front king bedroom suite features a luxe mattress, large SMART tv, designer furniture, walk-in closet, and an ensuite bathroom
- Large 2nd floor double queen bedroom suite with luxe mattresses and an ensuite bathroom
- “The Bunkie” third bedroom has a full bed, SMART tv, and drawers and hanging storage
BATHE
- King suite a large tub/shower combo and double sinks
- Guest bathroom has a tub/shower combo
EAT
- Updated kitchen is fully stocked and equipped with all quality items and stainless steel appliances
- We offer a Keurig and standard coffee maker for your morning coffee
- Breakfast bar with stools
- Luxe dining space with solid wood table for the entire family to enjoy beach meals together
PLAY
- Large Gulf front balcony for your morning coffee or just relax in the sun
- Grill area for meals at home
- 2 swimming pools (one seasonally heated), tennis court, small fitness center, and 2 private beach access points
EXTRAS
- Luxe toiletries, freshly laundered linens, and fluffy white towels
- Full sized washer and dryer in laundry room for guest use
- Hair dryer iron/board
OKALOOSA ISLAND/DESTIN
- We fell in love with our location because it is much less dense than other nearby beach towns – no more sitting in the 5th row of beach chairs!
- Less than 7 miles to Destin
- Quick walk or drive to many great restaurants and attractions including Stewbys, The Gulf, the Gulfarium, pontoon rentals, parasailing, and Wild Willys Adventure Zone
- Our central location is close to all of the best dining, shopping, and entertainment the Emerald Coast is known for!
ADDITIONAL
- Free and fast WiFi (not responsible for service disruptions)
- PET FREE PROPERTY - Per the signed Rental Agreement, any violation of the NO PET policy will result in immediate eviction, plus additional cleaning charges. Emotional Support Animals are not required to be allowed by law in vacation rentals.
- Happy Hours is professionally cleaned and sanitized in between each guest – book with confidence!
- Our condo has a video doorbell that must not be tampered with or covered up.
- Check us out for property videos and itineraries of the Emerald Coast @beachstaysvacations
We are pleased to host several condos in the Gulf Dunes Resort – please reach out if you would like more options or have other friends or family who would like to travel with you and stay in a great Beach Stays Vacations accommodation!
ABOUT KRISTINE MORAN AND BEACH STAYS VACATIONS
The Beach Stays Vacation team is a boutique hosting team - we are passionate about delivering a great guest experience alongside a sparkling clean and well-maintained property, and to help our guests have the dream vacation they have worked and saved for!
Our team includes Kristine, Kim, and Shelly - we are excited to welcome you to the beach! We are here for you to answer any questions or to help you choose the perfect property, just ask. As owners and hosts, we have a small collection of beautiful properties to choose from. Our team looks forward to helping you have a fun and stress-free vacation...we know the world is full of choices, thank you for choosing us!
THE FINE PRINT
• Minimum Age: This property requires a minimum of one adult over the age of 25 stay at the property throughout the entire rental term. The primary guest is responsible for all additional guests.
• Pet Free Property - Per the signed Rental Agreement, any violation of the NO PET policy will result in immediate eviction, plus additional cleaning charges. Our building does not allow guest pets and Emotional Support Animals are not required to be allowed by law in vacation rentals.
• All reservations include a mandatory rental agreement to finalize your reservation that must be signed within 48 hours. All your arrival information will be included in this information for an easy and organized vacation experience!
• CHECK-IN BEGINS AT 4:00 PM and CHECK-OUT IS BY 10:00 AM. You will be notified automatically on arrival day if the property is available for early arrival – fees may apply.
• Easy self-check-in is available via the keypad on the front door - a personalized code will be in your arrival instructions at check in time.
• Every reservation includes an accidental damage waiver for separate purchase or a security deposit hold – should any accidental damage occur during your stay, simply notify us as soon as you can and provide a photo. We will file the damage waiver and replace/repair before the next rental guests arrive!
• We offer optional post booking travel insurance to protect your vacation investment – this will include trip cancellations and delays, medical conditions, hurricanes, and much more.
• No smoking/vaping/drugs/firearms allowed in our condo or on the balcony
• Max number of guests includes guests of all ages including infants/children to comply with our vacation rental permit, HOA laws, and local fire code laws. Exceeding the guest count is grounds for immediate eviction with no refund.
• All guests booking through the Airbnb booking platform will be required to upload a valid ID for check-in purposes.
*Departure instructions: We don't believe in long chore lists for our guests - you are here to relax! All we ask is that our guests remove all trash and food and start the dishwasher with any remaining dishes. This small list allows our professional housekeeping team to clean and sanitize the condo during our short rental turn in time for our next guests. We appreciate you!
We process our own payments which will be "Beach Stays Vacations", VRBO charges their booking fee separately.
