Hello, Pelican Isle
Make Pelican Isle your next getaway
Pelican Isle sits on Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach with a community pool, hot tub, fitness center, and bright one and two-bedroom condos that are designed for the kind of trip where the schedule is loose and the days fill themselves. The beach is right outside, and the pace of the island makes it easy to settle in quickly.
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Popular resort amenities
Community pool, hot tub, fitness center, and airy condos on one of Fort Walton Beach's most relaxed stretches of shoreline.
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Community pool and hot tub
The pool is a reliable mid-day retreat when the surf picks up. The hot tub is steps away when the day winds down and the evening light hits the water right. -
On-site fitness center
Start the morning with a workout before the beach crowds arrive. The on-site fitness center keeps any routine intact without needing to drive somewhere to use it. -
Private balconies
Every unit at Pelican Isle includes a private balcony. Whether it's morning coffee, an afternoon break from the sun, or a spot to watch the evening settle over the water, it earns its use.
Pelican Isle vacation rental FAQ
Do Pelican Isle units include WiFi?
Yes. All Avari-managed units at Pelican Isle include WiFi. Whether you're working remotely for part of the trip or streaming something from the balcony after dinner, you're covered throughout the stay.
What floor plans are available at Pelican Isle?
Pelican Isle offers one and two-bedroom condos. Both include full kitchens, private balconies, and in-unit laundry. One-bedroom units work well for couples; two-bedroom layouts give families and small groups more room to spread out comfortably.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 4:00 p.m. and check-out is at 10:00 a.m. Your confirmation will include all the access details you need, and our team is available if anything comes up on arrival day.
What is there to do near Pelican Isle?
The Okaloosa Island Boardwalk is close for dining and live music. Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park is worth a morning for history-minded guests. Destin Harbor is a short drive east for fishing charters and waterfront dining. The Eglin Air Force Armament Museum is a free stop worth building into the trip for aviation enthusiasts and curious families.
Are pets allowed at Pelican Isle?
Pets are not permitted at Pelican Isle. If your group includes a pet, our team can help find a pet-friendly Avari property in the Fort Walton Beach area.
Stress free from the first click
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24/7 onsite guest service
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Seamless check-in
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Professional cleaning
Why stay at Pelican Isle
Morning on Okaloosa Island is something else
The beach in front of Pelican Isle is at its best before the rest of the island wakes up. An early walk or run along the shoreline, when the sand is still cool and the Gulf is glassy, is the kind of thing guests mention when they talk about why they came back.
Why stay at Pelican Isle
The hot tub is part of the routine
Pelican Isle's hot tub is steps from the pool and positioned to catch the evening light. After a full day on the beach, it's become a reliable end-of-day ritual for guests who know the property. The transition from sand to soak to balcony is one of the better ways a Gulf Coast evening can go.
Why stay at Pelican Isle
Gulf on one side, Sound on the other
Okaloosa Island sits between the Gulf of Mexico and the Santa Rosa Sound, giving Pelican Isle guests two distinct bodies of water within easy reach. Open surf and white sand on the Gulf side. Flat, calm water ideal for kayaking and paddleboarding on the Sound side. Most stays naturally end up using both.
Why stay at Pelican Isle
Fort Walton Beach has a food scene worth exploring
The dining options within reach of Pelican Isle go well beyond seafood shacks. Local spots like AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar draw regulars from across the area. Guests who eat well on this trip tend to come back for that reason as much as the beach.
What makes Pelican Isle special
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A fitness center that removes the compromise
Having a gym steps from the beach means active guests don't have to choose between keeping a schedule and taking a proper vacation. -
The island is walkable from the property
Restaurants, the fishing pier, and the Sound are all within easy reach of Pelican Isle on foot. Guests who park the car on arrival day and barely touch it for the rest of the week are not unusual here. -
A property with returning guests
Pelican Isle draws a loyal base of repeat visitors, which is the most honest indicator of what a property actually delivers. Consistency in location, amenities, and unit quality is rarer than it sounds on the Gulf Coast. -
Fort Walton Beach has its own identity
The destination has a local character that's genuinely different from the more heavily marketed spots nearby. Pelican Isle sits inside that community rather than apart from it, which gives the stay a grounded sense of place.
Things to do nearby
Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park and Museum
A short drive from Pelican Isle, Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park sits on a Native American temple mound dating back over a thousand years. The adjacent museum covers the area's deep history and is worth a morning for guests curious about what this stretch of coastline looked like long before the condos arrived.
Things to do nearby
Okaloosa Island Boardwalk
The Boardwalk is close to Pelican Isle with waterfront restaurants, live music, and a lively evening scene that gives the island a social energy after sunset. The fishing pier nearby is worth an early morning visit before the afternoon crowd finds it.
Things to do nearby
Destin Harbor
Destin is a short drive east with fishing charters, dolphin tours, and HarborWalk Village's waterfront dining and entertainment. The Wednesday night fireworks run through the summer season for guests who time a Destin evening right.
Things to do nearby
Eglin Air Force Base Armament Museum
One of the more unexpected attractions in the Fort Walton Beach area, the free Air Force Armament Museum at Eglin AFB has an outdoor collection of aircraft and weapons systems that's genuinely impressive. A worthwhile half-day for aviation enthusiasts and families with kids who want something different from the beach.
Booking tips
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One-bedroom units book early for couples trips
Pelican Isle's one-bedroom condos are popular with couples and tend to move first. If a one-bedroom with a Gulf-view balcony is the target, getting the booking in early gives you the best pick of what's available. -
Make a dinner reservation before you arrive
Fort Walton Beach restaurants fill up on summer weekends. Picking one or two spots before arrival is the simplest way to avoid a long wait after a full day on the beach. -
The Heritage Park and Armament Museum are best on weekdays
Both attractions draw families and school groups during summer. Visiting mid-week rather than on a weekend means shorter lines, more space, and a noticeably more relaxed experience at both sites. -
Shoulder season is the island at its best
Fort Walton Beach in September and October has warm water, quiet evenings on the Boardwalk, and a pace that feels like the destination was designed for you specifically. Rates reflect the lighter demand.
Plan your stay at Pelican Isle
Pelican Isle is a Fort Walton Beach property that earns its repeat visits by getting the fundamentals right. Browse available condos, find the layout that fits your group, and let Avari take care of everything from there. The beach will be ready when you are.
