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"Love the area
Had a great relaxing vacation! Room was clean and will definitely look to stay here again!"
Jul 27, 2024 - Marinda V., Opdyke, IL
"Perfect location!
The location and accommodations were perfect! Everything was clean and nice and check in was a breeze! We will stay here again in the near future."
Jul 13, 2024 - , Keller, TX
"Awesome
Me and the family had a wonderful experience her at Ft Walton, will definitely revisit his resort!"
Jul 09, 2024 - , Killeen, TX
"Good unit and great location
First time I've used Brooks and Storey for rentals in this complex and they did not disappoint. The unit was clean and well-stocked with everything we needed. It is over the pool so if the sound of kids having a ball bothers you, you may want to reconsider this one. The only issue I encountered was the internet was too sporadic for me to use for work stuff. The hotspot on my phone covered this but it could cause others problems and it is unit-specific. I've stayed in other units in this complex with zero internet issues."
Jun 08, 2024 - Charles T., Florence, MS
"3L Review
Great location! Building clean and well maintained. Unit 3L is clean and the two bedroom two bath is a great size. Unit does have too much furniture and decoration that limits movement. Dishwasher works great but needs to be cleaned- definite odor in the appliance."
Apr 01, 2024 - melissa b., White Hall, MD
"Island Echos 3L
We had a lovely stay. Overall the entire property is very clean, but the rugs and carpet in the unit could use a good cleaning. Also, the dishes were not clean in the cupboard.
Otherwise, had everything we needed and can't beat the location."
Sep 26, 2023 - Pamela K., San Antonio, TX
"Comfortable getaway
We had a nice experience at Island Echos 3L. The Brooks and Shorey reps we worked with were always attentive and kind. The condo was nicely appointed, even if the greenery and columns throughout were dated--IMO, just take them out and leave it more spacious and "airy." Loved the view of the ocean, and the beach service was great. A few suggestions: We really wanted a lock on the main bedroom door: an easy switch out. We also could've benefited from a refreshed silverware drawer--just a few extra spoons and forks would've been helpful. Otherwise, things were well stocked and Island Echos overall is a good, clean building! Thanks for everything! "
Jun 14, 2023 - , Hernando, MS
"Sister trip
This was our 2nd time staying here. It is perfect for our needs. Clean and everything seems to work fine. Will stay again "
Jun 05, 2023 - Rhonda L., Flintstone, GA
"Great place!
Very clean, beautiful view, and we had a great time."
May 25, 2023 - , Belle Chasse, LA
"winter break
excellent property and location"
Mar 06, 2023 - Tom S., Watkins Glen, NY
"Wonderful Vacation
The condo was amazing we enjoyed our short stay!"
Feb 28, 2023 - Shane B., Lillian, AL
"End of year beaching
Unfortunately we had to be moved from
Our original destination due to urgent work needed to the unit. We had choices and picked Island Echos, loved the rental unit, everything perfect,."
Jan 05, 2023 - Donnie W., El Paso, AR
"Best Place on the Beach
Would definitely come back again."
Nov 29, 2022 - , Pensacola Beach, FL
"Family vacation...Fall Break
Very nice beautiful view from our room"
Oct 21, 2022 - , Liberty, KS
"Great view
The condo had an excellent view and was in a less crowded area. "
Jul 12, 2022 - , LEITCHFIELD, KY
"Easy and fun
Beautiful room, clean, convenient location,always rent through Brooks and Shorey, very nice and easy"
Jul 10, 2022 - Tarra C., Pulaski, TN
"Enjoyed our stay
The unit was as described, very comfortable with a beautiful view of the ocean. It was clean and the kitchen was stocked with dishes and utensils although we didn’t cook there. We enjoyed our stay and would go back. "
Jun 10, 2022 - Jan M., Jefferson City, MO
"Nice family getaway
Easy Peasy"
Jun 07, 2022 - , Greenfield, TN
"We Will Be Back
We loved everything about this condo and the location. We will definitely be back!"
May 11, 2022 - Catherine P.
"Great Beach!
This was our first time to the Panhandle. The condo was super clean & ready for us. The beach was great - not a lot within walking distance but a great overall stay. "
Apr 17, 2022 - , McFarland, WI
"Island Echos 3L
Excellent vacation. Have always enjoyed staying at a Brooks and Shorey rental"
Mar 18, 2022 - Scott G., Gahanna, OH
"Perfect Getaway!
This gaited condo was perfectly situated close to the beach. The condo was very clean and the kitchen well supplied with everything needed to prepare our meals. Even though we were on the 3rd floor over the pool 3L was well insulated from the noise. Loved our star at Echo Island and highly recommend it over the larger busy high rise condos. "
Oct 11, 2021 - Mary G., Vine Grove, KY
"Island Echoes
The kitchen was very nice, but the furniture in the living room not comfortable. The condo could have been cleaner also."
Aug 23, 2021 - David E., Hamilton, OH
"Nice stay
The property is as pictured. Plenty of space for our group of 4 with a toddler. The kitchen is well equipped with cooking essentials and then some. The only things missing-are dish detergent and sponge as well as salt/pepper. Property was clean and had enough toilet paper/paper towels for the whole week. We loved our ocean view and short walk to the beach/pool. The furniture and decor is definitely dated and the coffee table was missing the middle glass insert. We called housekeeping to inform them but they never responded. The other issue was the shower door in the master suite is only attached at the top rail not the bottom. Seems like a safety concern to me. The biggest complaint was the loud sound/vibration in the second bedroom from the air conditioning when running. Our guest had a hard time sleeping in that room. "
Aug 09, 2021 - Olga S., Louisville, KY
"Perfect
This condo was very clean and had everything we needed. I have used Brooks and Shorey 3 times now and every time has been a success. If you are looking for fancy overload this is not for you. If you are looking for clean, relaxing, beautiful views right on the beach you are going to love this. There was 4 of us and we had plenty of room and privacy for 2 couples. I will be back."
May 30, 2021 - , Ratcliff, AR
"Rental agency was awesome
The rental company was amazing . Helpful and always fast to respond to questions . The unit was nice . A little outdated and no storage at all for groceries. Unit was very clean and beautiful views ! I recommend "
May 09, 2021 - , Naperville, IL
"Simple changes could make it better.
This is a nice unit but...the carpet in master bedroom was filthy! It had huge stains on it. Exactly the reason I don't like any carpet in vacation rentals. Way too many artificial plants taking up valuable space. Just editing these items ie. huge basket above refrigerator, plant stand behind sofa, huge plant stand in bedroom and many more would be more up to date. Also only straight on ocean views as sides are blocked was disappointing. Replacing/cleaning carpet, editing/removing decorations could make this a great condo."
May 03, 2021 - , MONROVIA, IN
"Awesome
Great place we will be back!"
Apr 21, 2021 - Elizabeth S., Knoxville, TN
"Comfortable stay
Comfortable stay. Looks bigger in pictures but overall a comfortable stay. Shower head in master bathroom could be updated."
Apr 13, 2021 - , Indianapolis, IN
"Beautiful Condo
We had a wonderful time, even though it rained most of our time there. The condo was so perfect, we didn’t mind staying in. Absolutely wonderful place to stay. We will be back again."
Mar 11, 2020 - Karen D., Winchendon, MA
"Another Great Trip to Okaloosa Island!
The outside of the condo was undergoing some renovations but that did not cause any problems. It was a nice condo. Carpet in 2nd bedroom could have used some cleaning but otherwise everything else was great. The beach was clean and beautiful as always."
Oct 09, 2019 - Cheryl M., Sidney, Il
"Fun in the Sun
Our vacation stay Island Echoe EL was great. The room was decorated beautifully. The kitchen had everything we needed. The blender was broken and they broke us another one time he same day. They were renovating the outside so it will even be nicer when finished."
Sep 23, 2019 - Linda C., Luling, LA
"Nice place
The place was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. Great view where we would watch dolphins and fisherman from the balcony. Short walk to the sand and waves. My family loved it!"
Jul 25, 2019 - Christopher R., FRISCO, TX
"Realizing
The rental was ok the pictures are a little deceiving. Condo wasn’t as clean and nice as pictures showed. Very convenient to beach though. The first day we was there in the master bath the shower door fell on my husband and we were just glad no one was hurt. Needs updating."
Jul 05, 2018 - , Mcminnville, TN
"perfect stay
we were there for a quick weekend trip and it was perfect. the condo was very clean location was great everyone we ran into that worked there was very nice. the only complaint is there should be an extra blanket for the sleeper sofa. "
May 29, 2018 - Amber w., canton, GA
"Beach get away with my best friend & grand daughter
My family & I have stayed in this unit several times. Some of the electrical outlets need checking. Overall great stay."
May 28, 2018 - , Macon, Ga
"always a great experience
We have personally stayed in this unit for 4+ years now and 9+ years at Island Echos. We always enjoy our stay and love that it's quite and very peaceful. "
May 07, 2018 - Kimberly W., Mount Airy, GA
"Christmas at Island Echo
The property was clean and in good location. Everything you need is provided. Stores and Restaurants within driving distance."
Jan 24, 2018 - , Camton, GA
"Thanksgiving
Very easy and exactly what we were anticipating. Great location with very easy access."
Nov 28, 2017 - Valerie F., Sanger, TX
"Lovely little condo - RUDE beach service
This is a lovely, well-maintained little condo. It is smaller than I expected from the photos, but worked ok for our family of 4. One disappointment was that you can't look to the west from the balcony because the condo is recessed. It is a small balcony. The furniture and decor were very nice and it appears that it is one of the more updated condos at Island Echos. The beds were reasonably comfortable. LOVE the full sized washer/dryer. The kitchen was much smaller than expected from the photos and no view of the beach from the kitchen. It is nicely updated. I would recommend replacing the toaster. It will toast on one side fine, but completely burn the other side. There is a nice bar height table and two chairs on the balcony, which is perfect for seeing over the railing. We like to eat on the balcony, so it would have been nice to have four bar height chairs instead of two. There are two, low height plastic chairs on the balcony so the kids got stuck with those. There are no chairs, umbrellas, beach toys, boogie boards, etc., and nowhere to store them. Travis, with Sunset Beach Service, was HORRIBLE -very rude and sarcastic, with a terrible attitude. VERY bad customer service experience with him. We will never rent at Island Echos again because of him or any place that uses this beach service - the ONLY reason we can't recommend this condo. And just an fyi, even though beach service comes with the rental, the chairs are first come, first served, so you will have to be an early riser, or settle for whatever can be found somewhere down the beach. People start claiming their chairs by 8 am. Hated that. Travis pockets cash bribes to put your name on a setup to reserve it for you. Don't think it is the service's policy because he couldn't quote us an exact price. Brooks & Shorey don't answer messages sent through their app, so call them. Could have given a more helpful review but limited characters prevent it."
Oct 20, 2017 - , Franklin, TN
"Very disappointed
Brooks and Shorey's check in time was 4:00. We strategically planned our day so we would be there at 4:00. After buying groceries and being on the road all day, our condo was not ready at check in time. They did not have it ready until an hour and a half later. I was told I would be charged if I checked out late, but they were in no hurry to have our room available by check in time. Once there, the condo was not cleaned well. Dishes were still in the dishwasher and food left in the couch. We also found a roach in the bathroom. The balcony and pool were tiny and definitely not worth the money we paid. I will not use Brooks and Shorey again nor will I stay at this condo. "
Oct 04, 2017 - , Hollywood, AL
"Nice location!
This unit had an excellent location. Close to the pool and beach with excellent beach view. The unit was clean and in good condition upon arrival. We had a couple of minor issues: there was no blanket for the pull out couch-- only a sheet. The unit did not have enough toilet paper for a family so we had to buy some. There was a coffee maker in the unit but no coffee filters. No dish soap or windex to assist in cleaning up the kitchen. I have stayed at several properties and always there were things like coffee, blankets, dish soap and a few cleaning supplies. I loved the management company's app and not having a key to carry around! Very nice place to stay overall-- just missing a few small details that would have added to the experience. "
Aug 22, 2017 - Laura F., Lake Lotawana, MO
"Family Vacation
Great condo! It was very clean and had everything we needed. Beautiful view of the beach from the balcony. "
Jul 28, 2017 - , Breaux Bridge, LA
"Jr High Boys Camp 😕
There was over one hundred young boys staying at our property. When they used the beach it made it VERY crowed and chaotic. It made it feel like u were at an overcrowded water park! If we had known a boys camp was using the complex we would have stayed elsewhere."
Jun 19, 2017 - Joni A., Covington, GA
"FAMILY VACATION
We hope to continue to make our family vacation every summer on Okaloosa Island with these same rental properties. The location is ideal and family oriented. "
Jun 10, 2017 - Kathy R., Memphis, TN
"Absolutely Perfect!
My husband and I booked this condo for a very last minute weekend get away. The condo was very nicely updated, very clean and very spacious! Beautiful ocean views from the bedroom, living room, and balcony. Being on the third floor made for very convienient walk to the pool, beach, and parking. The free golf passes,daulphin cruise, snorkel tour, and movie rentals were such a cool bonusl! My husband golfed Saturday morning and really enjoyed the beautiful course! We loved the area! Beautiful water, not over crowded and just a couple of blocks away from our favorite restaurant- Old Bay Steamer! We will definitely book this unit again! Brooking was very quick and simple- Great price for such a nice condo! "
Apr 04, 2017 - , Meridian, MS
"Home away
Location was great, beach service was awesome and condo was clean and had everything we needed for the week. No issues at all."
Aug 25, 2016 - Dawn H., cincinnati, OH
"Awesome Condo!
This condo was amazing and very clean. Beachfront view over the pool and gulf breeze."
Aug 19, 2016 - Daniel W., Buffalo, TX
"Great Vacation
Beautiful accommodations, beautiful weather, gorgeous beach, ocean. What more could you ask? "
Aug 08, 2016 -
"Island Echos 3L
Condo was very nice and clean"
Jul 24, 2016 - Kevin C., Fouke, Arkansas
"very nice
we really enjoyed are stay. staff was nice. beach chair guy was outstanding, very nice and helpful. condo was clean and had everything we needed. "
Jun 23, 2016 - Jocelyn O., Walker, LA
"Spring Break 2016
We had beautiful weather the whole week. The condo was nice and well equipped with a perfect beach view.we have stayed here before and would stay here again."
May 01, 2016 - Jeff K., Dacula, GA
"Pre-Winter Getaway
My mother and I spent a week in this unit and we were more than pleased with our stay. The unit was clean & beautifully decorated, the view was magnificent and the beach was perfect!"
Dec 28, 2015 - Sandra D., Mississauga, ON
"Island Retreat
We loved it! The condo was great and loved the view. We have been coming to this area for 7 years and this was the best or all the places we stayed. Everything was as posted on the site. Their was a water leak from upstairs and maintenance was there immediately as soon as we notice and fixed the problem. Other than that, perfect vacation."
Aug 25, 2015 - marian Kay g., Perry, FL
"Fantastic Stay
Beautiful beach view and easy access, condo updates very nice. Relaxing week!!!!! Would love to go back next summer. "
Aug 16, 2015 - Clark C.
"Great Condo
Second time staying in this particular unit, and loved it both times. Very clean and nicely decorated. The only complaint I have is not with the actual condo or property(both great)is with Brooks and Shorey. We've stayed here two years in a row and were not informed about the repeat stay discount. I found out about it through another review. I contacted Brooks and Shorey about this before our stay hoping they would honor the discount, unfortunately they did not. I am big on customer service and I realize there are other providers and condos as nice as the unit we stayed in so because of this I probably would not use or recommend Brooks and Shorey again. That being said I would recommend this unit and property."
Aug 02, 2015 - Donald C., Humble, Tx
"Nice place!
Nice place will stay again. "
Jul 30, 2015 - Joshua R., Decatur, AL
"Amazing Condo with a fabulous view
Everything you could ask for in a home away from home. Full furnished kitchen, very comfortable beds and over all fantastic unit! All you need to bring is your beach towels and sunscreen. The on hand staff was very helpful and friendly. Pool was cleaned daily, beach chairs and umbrella's were promptly set up every morning. This unit has an amazing view of the ocean where we watched dolphins play almost every morning from our private balcony."
Jul 09, 2015 - , Park City, Ky
"Great condo and complex!
The condo was VERY clean with plenty of room. Great taste as far as interior decorating goes. The kitchen featured granite with stainless appliances. It’s in a convenient location. The king bed was very comfortable with fairly new carpet. Wonderful view. The entry lock is a convenient feature. In fact we told our neighbors about it and they are planning to make a reservation if one is available in the next 2-3 months. "
Jun 08, 2015 - Murray J., Westerville, OH
"Wonderful Family Vacation!
Our family had not been on a vacation in 3 years abd with 2 boys ages 8 & 9, we had to find a place right on the beach with a pool. This was perfect! The condo was clean, plenty of space, perfect location, and quiet. The beach chairs and umbrella included are a fantastic feature and they were set up for you every morning! We are so coming back to this condo again!"
Apr 13, 2015 - Angela G., Owensboro, KY
"Excellent beach front unit
Ft Walton is a great area for family and kids away from the crowds of Destin. The property is ideally located towards the middle of the resort strip. The condo was a great size for our two families. Kitchen was very nice with granite and stainless appliances. The king bed was very comfortable. The view from the patio was impeccable and we even managed to sight dolphins in the evening. The pool was great for the kids but a little cold on few days. The building was in great shape and did not show its age.Overall we had a really great experience in the condo and will not hesitate to come back. "
Apr 06, 2015 - , Bloomingdale, IL
"Quiet and Relaxing Getaway
This is one of the best rental units we've ever stayed in. The unit has been updated recently and has been well taken care of. It was very cozy and relaxing. We enjoyed listening to the waves from the master bedroom each night. We hope to return to Isalnd Echos soon and to this unit as well. It feels like home! "
Mar 23, 2015 - Renee E., Jack, AL
"Nice Unit on the Beach
This unit is clean and nice and has a great view. The unit was clean and equipped with most kitchen utensils, however no extra condiments of any kind. The sleeper sofa was uncomfortable to sit on. No signs of the owner in this unit whatsoever - felt kind of sterile."
Mar 07, 2015 - David M., Centerville, OH
"Awesome condo with a great view of the ocean!
My husband and I totally enjoyed staying in this condo and it's in a great location. It's beautiful, clean and very comfortable. Very much enjoyed having coffee on the balcony every morning while watching the waves and even saw some Dolphins. The pool was very nice. The beach and the views were fantastic. It was a great vacation spot."
Nov 18, 2014 - Cathy J., Lake Saint Louis, MO
"Great Place, Great Location
The condo was in great condition when we arrived. Very clean and comfortable. The rental company were very nice and great to work with. Having the beach chairs and umbrella included was a plus. It was our first time staying on Okaloosa Island, but it will not be our last and we would definitely stay at Island Echos 3L again. "
Oct 17, 2014 - George R., Zanesville, Ohio
"Great Location
We had a great time at Island Echos. We enjoyed the 3rd floor view and the condo layout was nice. The rooms were not overly large, but big enough for what we needed. We did not use all the excursions, but the golf was decent at Shalimar Pointe CC... We never rented any movies nor did the snorkel or dolphin cruise. "
Oct 13, 2014 - , PHILPOT, KY
"First
Great Trip, Great Condo, Perfect View and Location. Easy access to the beach. Ready to go back."
Oct 03, 2014 - Raymond Z., Bossier City, LA
"home away from home
Very good. The rental property management people were all super nice. We have always used another management company but found this one online and they had rooms exactly like we wanted for less. We will surely use them again."
Sep 14, 2014 - carey s., Oakfield, TN
"vacation
great"
Sep 04, 2014 - Julie R., Catherine, AL
"LOVED IT!
We had a great time, thank you!"
Aug 25, 2014 - , Glenwood, NJ
"Great Stay-Great Place
We would definitely stay here again. Great condo and location and all the amenities were wonderful, too. Perfect for a family of 5 like ours with the pool and even watching the older kids by themselves on the beach directly in front of us."
Aug 19, 2014 - Evan G., Houston, TX
"Great place to stay
Beautifully decorated place. Very clean, well kept and comfortable. Great view of the beach, pool and Gulf. Easy to get to pool and beach, and Wonderful for relaxing and sitting at both. Sand is white and beautiful, but not good for long distance walking- very soft! But, perfect in every other way! Building and grounds staff were friendly, helpful and extremely personable. Had to drive to get to restaurants and grocery, but it was easy and quick travel. Our daughters played and swam with dolphins and stingrays at nearby marine Adventure park (10 min away). Lots of fun. Kitchen well equipped for cooking and eating in. Sleeping accommodations extremely comfortable. We highly recommend!"
Aug 18, 2014 - Steve C.
"WIONDERFUL TIME- GREAT STAFF
STAFF WAS MORE THAN HELPFUL WITH FINDING THE RIGHT PLACE. CHECK IN AND OUT COULD HAVE BEEN EASIER BUT STILL HAD A GREAT TIME."
Aug 06, 2014 - , Prattville, AL
"Island echo 3L Awesome
My husband and I enjoyed our stay at island echos unit 3L and would definitely stay there again in a heartbeat. The check-in/check-out process was extremely fast and easy with Brooks and Shorey. The amenities that were included in our stay were great to have. We loved having beach chairs/umbrellas set up for us every morning by a guy named Eli. He knew our names and where we were staying as soon as we stepped onto the beach. We rented kayaks from him as well for $20 an hour, which was well worth it. We had a pod of about six dolphins swim around us one morning. Great experience! The unit was very clean and updated, perfect for my husband and I. The master had a great view of the ocean and a nice sized bathroom with double vanity, and if we had kids they could've stayed in the other room comfortably on two twin beds. The kitchen was equipped with everything I needed to prepare meals. The condo's grounds were well kept and clean. The pool was a good size and clean. My entire family stayed in different condos there for Fourth of July week. We had a great time watching the fireworks from the beach our last night. Overall we had a wonderful time! "
Jul 09, 2014 - , Perkinston, MS
"Great visit, great condo, great location!
We stayed in Island Echoes 3L last week. The check-in process was very quick and we were in the condo, unpacked and headed to the beach within an hour of arriving. The condo itself was in a great location - it was far enough off of the main road to feel like we were away from the hustle and bustle but was close enough to Publix and entertainment that we didn't feel like anything was too out of the way. 3L was a beautiful condo - the kitchen was great and everything was exactly as expected from the photos. The one thing I thought was odd was that we didn't have any cleaning supplies. The dining room table is glass, for example, and we didn't have any Windex to clean it after eating. In the condos we've stayed in over the past few years, there are typically some cleaning items under the kitchen sink for use. We did buy some dish soap so that we wouldn't have to run the dishwasher (there aren't many plates/bowls/etc., so we had to do dishes after every meal). Overall, however, those issues were minor and we really had a great time.
It was really nice to have the beach chairs and umbrellas every day and we took advantage of renting kayaks on our last day. My husband and I took our three daughters (7, 9, 18) and they loved going to the beach and also having access to the pool. We used the grills twice during our week as well - that was a really nice thing to have access to.
Overall, I would recommend the condo and the property, especially for couples traveling with kids. This condo was great for family time and with the two twin beds in the second bedroom, it was perfect for our girls (our oldest slept on the fold-out couch). "
Jun 11, 2014 - Jayme G., Centralia, IL
"Spring Break 2014 with the Grandbabies!
In spite of the bad weather we had a great time! The condo was very clean and well supplied with linens and kitchen cookware. Fort Walton is perfect for a family vacation!! We will return again next year."
Apr 13, 2014 - , Calhoun, GA
"vacation
We enjoyed our stay at Island Echos. The weather was a delightful change from the North. The only thing we noticed that needs upgrading would be the furniture. The couch is old and sags; we needed a comfortable place to watch TV"
Mar 17, 2014 - , Mauston, Wi
"Girls weekend
A group of 5 ladies meet every year on Okaloosa Island. We always enjoy the location, close to Ft Walton & Destin for anything you want to do and the beach is beautiful. Also, the pool at this resort was very nice and clean. This condo advertises for 6 people but the size and amenities are not big enough for 6 adults. Kitchen is small, second bathroom is tiny and seating is minimal. The washer & dryer were so small we had to wash 2 loads of towels everyday. The sofa bed was extremely uncomfortable for 1 person. There is no way 2 people could sleep on it. Floors were not very clean, lots of dust on the baseboards and dirt buildup in the corners of every room. We will not be using this condo again. "
Feb 20, 2014 - , Mobile, AL
"My Ideal Vacation Condo
The room and the view from the balcony was absolutely everything that I was looking for in a condo. The management staff was also very professional. I would highly recommend this condominium."
Aug 02, 2013 - Annette M., Farmersville, OHIO
"Review
The janitor was so kind and really made me feel welcome there! "
Jul 01, 2013 - Timothy S., Prestonsburg, Kentucky
"Perfect Vacation
we loved everything about our room, location, the view. 100% satisfied and planning another trip in October. only 1 thing that kind of bothered us was running into a couple of different people on the elevator with dogs. just thought this wasn't allowed but would not stop us in any way from staying there again."
May 25, 2013 - becky b., ardmore, tn
"my stay at island echos
had a great experience second time to stay there with my wife and kids 18 and 17 will rent again and hope to buy a unit sooner than later.
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Mar 18, 2013 - cliff k., Collierville, Tennessee
"FL vacation property issues -3L in IE
The good item is that we had great weather. The property has a very nice kitchen,but like the entire property it is VERY small. We have stayed in 10-12 properties in the area and this is by far the smallest.Having 6 people stay there is a joke. The unit was clean but the carpet is filthy; needs to be replaced.This is a gulf front unit but the view to the west is blocked due to the building shape. We always enjoy the sunset on the balcony with a glass of wine...forget that, you can't see to the west. This unit needs to state in the description, gulf front with blocked view to the west. A small point is the free dvd movies; you have to drive to the dvd box which is out in the weather; a problem when we had the downpour (that's when we needed it). Didn't matter, the dvd box was out of order 14 of the 16 days we were there. Why not use the modern box in the property? Not going back unless I get a 3br 3bath unit."
Oct 20, 2012 - TED L., Marietta, Ga
"Enjoyable Trip, Stayed in Well-Maintained and Updated Condo
We all thought the property was one of the nicest condos we had stayed in at Island Echos. We have stayed there many years and 3L had been updated in the kitchen and decorated very nice throughout. We enjoyed our stay there and would recommend it to others!"
Oct 03, 2012 - Diane C., Clanton, AL
"Beach vacation
The condo was very nice, great views with a short walk to the beach. Great Condo!"
Aug 03, 2012 - Jason R., Brandon, MS
"Great view FROM the room, view IN the room, not so great!
My family recently stayed in 3L which has an abundance of dated furniture, a leaky dishwasher, very dirty carpet in bedrooms, cheap balcony furniture, and no wi-fi internet in the room (even though advertised that it did). We had to purchase a wi-fi router just so we could get internet access. VERY INCONVENIENT! Also, they should have keypad entrance for front door instead of 2 keys for condo. Someone needs to clean the bath fans too. We would go back for the beach, but stay in a different room."
Jul 31, 2012 - , saint louis, mo
"Nice
Enjoyed our stay. Clean condo.
Hope to return next year."
Jul 23, 2012 - Moses G., Spring, TX
"problems we had
Very disappointed and aggravated that problems my friends who stayed in the same condo the week of the july 4th week were not taken care of. The closet doors in bedroom were not on track, the dishwasher leaked very badly, broke chair in living room(pink chair). I was told at check in problems were fixed. When we arrived the closet doors were not fixed, the dishwasher leaked a lot of water on the floor and my 1 year old grandson slipped and fell the floor looked like it hasn't been swept there was a diet dr pepper bottle beside the sofa in plain view. I addressed the issues when I checked out and hopefully they will be addressed and the next family will have a better stay. "
Jul 18, 2012 - , Mantachie, MS
"Great Stay!!
Awesome condo! Will stay again! great location and very clean:)"
Jul 17, 2012 - Laura W.
"Disappointed
This was my family's 4th or 5th visit to Island Echos 3L. We have always enjoyed our stay. However, I was disappointed in some things this year. First, the condo was a little dirty when we arrived. There were dirty dishes in the dishwasher. Maybe the reason for the dirty dishes was the dishwasher leaked. We did informed the office of this problem but nothing was done. Also, the dryer did not work. I reported this to the office and they sent a maintenance person. The maintenance person could not fix it so they called an appliance person. The appliance person said the computer board was bad and it would take 2 days to order a new one. Two days later I called the office to check on the status of the repair. They then informed me the dryer would not be fixed while we were there. For some, this may not seem like a big deal, but to us, one reason we requests this unit is because of the washer and dryer in our room. Not having a dryer was a big inconvenience. I asked what the resort was going to do to compensate us, and that is where the real problem began. We were told by the manager that we should be happy and not complain because there was a laundry mat on site. The manager accused me of using the situation to try and profit. THIS WAS HIGHLY OFFENSIVE AND VERY UNPROFESSIONAL. I understand things break. I can live with the broken dryer and leaking dishwasher. WHAT I WILL NOT TOLERATE IS HOW I WAS TREATED BY THE MANAGER. Feel free to call me at."
Jul 04, 2012 - Kevin R., Franklin, Tn
"overall a good stay, but
on arrival, 2 maintenance men in room installing dryer, dryer larger than previous, so door to laundry closet would not close so every time you came in the door was sticking out. Also, on Thurs. a call at 900am saying maintenance would be back to remove dryer,but never came. We did not wash any clothes thinking the dryer would be removed at any apology on checkout "
Jun 26, 2012 - , Meridian, MS
"Great Unit and View
During the visit, everything went without a hitch. Unit was very nice along with the amenities for the condo associates. were very friendly and efficient with the rental of the unit. We really enjoyed our stay and will try to book this unit again in the future."
Jun 17, 2012 - , San Antonio, TX
"Island Echos 3LA
Very nice place. We had a great time. The location was excellent, close to attractions but still a less crowded family-friendly beach. The master bedroom was a little hard to cool down with no fan and only one poorly placed vent. Overall great place!"
Jun 11, 2012 - Kelly A., Montz, LA
"great
loved it"
May 28, 2012 - William S., Cincinnati, OH
"Spring Break 2012 at Island Echos 3L
Island Echos 3L is a very nice condo. We were visiting for spring break and several other families from our area were in the same building. Everyone that visited our room commented on the extras in the room (i.e. crown molding) that gave the room the extra feeling of home. The balcony overlooked the pool area and had a great view of the beach and the ocean. The beach chairs were awesome, just getting up everyday and knowing you had a nice place to sit and enjoy the ocean was awesome. I would definetly stay in this condo again if it were available at the time I needed it."
Apr 09, 2012 - Joey B.
"Great but watch out for repairs to building.
After 1 week here scaffolding was put up outside our balcony for repairs to building. Using jackhammers dust was everywhere so couldn't use balcony. Pool was closed due to debris from repairs. It would have been great but for unexpected and distracting racket. We left sooner but were not given any refund."
Mar 17, 2012 - Shirley K., Innisfil, Ontario
"Island Echos 3L
We loved the location of Island Echos and the overall property. There was parking lot maintenace going on the week we stayed, but even with that we didn't feel inconvienced. The pool and surrounding area was very nice. The condo was not as clean as I had expected. There was alot of dust on the furniture and the floors turned the bottom of our feet black. Overall it was a good stay, but would hope for a cleaner condo."
Oct 10, 2011 - Janet H., Woodstock, Georgia
"I was satisfied with my stay, I would stay there again.
We had called 2 days into our stay regarding the TV in the guest room not working and after a day it hadn't been fixed, so we called again and was asked "hasn't he been there to fix it" and when we replied no they seemed shocked... It was never fixed during
our stay. "
Sep 13, 2011 - Misty H., White Bluff, TN
"Island Echos 3L
We were very pleased with our stay. The only thing we would change is the lock on the air conditioning unit. There were a few days that it was very warm in the unit. It would have been nice to have the option to turn down or up the temperature when needed."
Aug 22, 2011 - , Tinley Park, IL
"Better than most
We travel a lot, so I have stayed in many condos. Although the complex is a little old - as most on Okaloosa Island are, you can not tell in person. The complex and especially this unit were in excellent CLEAN condition. This condo overlooks the pool and the beach so is perfect for someone with kids."
Aug 08, 2011 - cheryl s., Munford, TN
"Wonderful stay!
The location was great. Very convenient, but not in a crowded area. Would gladly stay there again. "
Jul 27, 2011 - Dan B., Rainbow City, AL
"Loved it
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Jul 16, 2011 - Roger H., Lavaca, Ar
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The only negative comment that I would have is that the condo had a musty odor that I felt was offensive. "
Jul 07, 2011 - Randy S., Sherman, TX
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Maintenance on the tile floor in the lobby by the elevators caused the middle staircase to be closed the entire week, which was inconvenient. My daughter was never able to get online with her Iphone in the condo--either the wireless wasn't working or they did not have wireless at all.
The free golf and dolphin cruise was an awesome amenity!! The free DVD rentals were not in a good location (right beside a "gentlemen's club" that we didn't want our children asking about), so we never used it."
Jun 25, 2011 - Kelly L., The Colony, TX
"Great Vacation
The condo was lovely and it was a nice quiet location. The only downside was our movie rental card. After finally finding the location of the box, the card would not work, we exchanged it for a new card which also did not work. It did cause some frustration for a couple nights, but besides that issue, everyone at the office was very nice and helpful."
Jun 18, 2011 - Michael M., Cincy, OH
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Jun 14, 2011 - , Paragold, AR
"Enjoyed updated condo
We enjoyed our stay at the Island Echos updated condo, rented through Brooks and Shorey, who we've used for years to rent properties on Okaloosa Island. The condo was beautiful. The single downside was a restricted view of the Gulf, due to the way the condos were constructed. We could not see the sunset. But overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and appreciated the help we received from B&S."
Mar 29, 2011 - Robin A., Evansville, IN
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Jul 07, 2010 - , Heber Springs, AR
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Jun 16, 2010 - shawn m., covington, la
"I enjoyed the stay, everything was beautiful
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May 06, 2010 - , Mobile, AL
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We enjoyed comfortable accommodations in Fort Walton Beach. A great view from our condo...tennis, pool, shuffle board, volleyball, hikes along the gulf and wonderful cabanas by the shore. "
Mar 29, 2010 - , Grand Rapids, MI
"Very nice unit (3L)
Nice, relaxing place. Seems well kept. Right on the beach - nice view. Not much in the way of kid stuff to do, but this was a business trip, so it wasn't a problem for me this time. I probablly wouldn't stay here with my kids. "
Mar 01, 2010 - , Rockville, MD
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The room itself was perfect. However, the construction equipment, ropes and such outside my windows made the "ocean view" outside most unappealing for my entire two week stay."
Feb 09, 2010 - Gary R., Beaver Creek, OH
"A great relaxing weekend
My friends and I truly enjoyed everything about the weekend, the condo, water, pool and the fact that we could cook in and relax. Would stay again , but a long ways for us for a weekend, maybe a longer stay if we have time. would highly recommend.
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Oct 14, 2009 - Dolores R., Fort Pierce, Florida
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Sep 09, 2009 - Christopher H., Brandon, MS
"Loved the upgrades, especially the kitchen.
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Aug 30, 2009 - Carol A., Brandon, MS
"Satisfied New York Teacher w/ family of 5
The ECHOS Island room 3L met all of my expectaionas and needs. The 2 bedroom apartment was very exceptional. It was clean and modernly updated with appliances. It even had its own washer and dryer which turned-out to be very convenienent. The ocean view was terrific as well as the beach which was practically right out the back door. The pool was a little small but very nice and warm. The entire environment was very tranquil and quiet. The ocean water was exactly what I've heard and read about. The water was emerald green, warm and clear. I thought I was in a caribbean island. The room to the pool and the beach was so convenient. The daily use of 2 beach chairs and an umbrella came with the room otherwise you would have to pay $25. This was key to reserving this location. Many other accommodations charged extra. 3L was definitely a beautiful and very accommodating rental with LCD TVs. I definitely would return to Fort Walton and stay at 3L again. Great place to stay with the wife and kids. Everthing is provided in the apartment. All you have to do is go shopping at the nearby Publix for groceries. You can save money this way especially if your traveling with hungry kids like I did. Don't hesitate and be concerned whether this is a right place for the family like I did after reading so many reviews about so many other places. Just do it! I drove from NYC to the Nickelodean at Orlando for the kids. Then drove to Fort Walton. I tell you ECHOS Island was a great consolation after all the driving. "
Aug 24, 2009 - Guillermo R., New rochelle, New york
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Jul 15, 2009 - Heath C., alabaster, Alabama
"maintenance could have been better
There were several areas where the housekeeping should have been better. We called the office, and they had the service there in an hour. Floors were not clean, and the porch was pretty dirty. It is surprising that the condo was left in this condition. With the cleaning fee paid by all, there should be someone checking prior to new renters
(no one had inspected ours).
Other than no air condition, fan in the elevators, the condo was fine.
For the rental fee paid, we were expecting better accommodations."
Jun 22, 2009 - , Prattville, AL
"Great Stay
We loved your trip, the room was great. A week later my dad is at Island Echos on vacation. Thank You. We will be back."
Jun 21, 2009 - Heather G., Grant, AL
"thank you for a wonderful memory. God bless you all
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Sep 29, 2008 - Rick W., Birmingham, Alabama
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Jul 15, 2008 - , Layfette, La
"Uncrowded, blissful, relaxing accommodations. Good location. Mostly adults. Quiet atmosphere. Very enjoyable stays. October is excellent time to enjoy this condo - nice weather, no crowds at restaurants....just blissful relaxing time.
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Apr 27, 2008 - , Lebanon, TN
"Great! Great! Great!
The only negative I could find is that the carpet smelled too much like powder carpet cleaner & the kitchen smelled like fish. However, great views, great location, great time! We were happy & comfortable with our stay & will definately be going back!"
Apr 26, 2008 - BETH C., PARKER, KS
"Birdsongbunchof7
We had a great stay in your condo. I really liked the activities for children.I would love to stay there again."
Apr 09, 2008 - Bill B., Pulaski, TN
"Nice Gulf View
Not a bad value on this beautiful beach. Very clean condo but wish it had internet service."
Apr 09, 2008 - , Lexington, KY
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The place was very clean and comfortable. I would recommend this place to anyone. I would like to go back someday with my family. "
Apr 09, 2008 - , Cedar Park, TX
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