With a stay at this cottage in Fort Walton Beach, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of HarborWalk Village and Destin Harbor Boardwalk. .This cottage is 9.7 mi (15.5 km) from Destin Beaches and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park.
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Okaloosa Island Pier - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
The Block - 4 min walk
The Gulf - 16 min walk
Maui Bus Stop - 5 min walk
Fubar Pizza Bar - 17 min walk
Asiago's Skillet - 16 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Frannys FUN Florida Cottage by the Beach Downtown Fort Walton Beach!
Frannys FUN Florida Cottage is a nearly 100 year old Cottage that has been modernly updated and located in the heart of downtown Fort Walton Beach! At the Foot of the New Brooks Bridge taking you to okaloosa island and gulf of mexico beaches. A stones throw away from Publix, Waffle House, and beach liquors. This modernized Cottage will be your favorite place to stay in Florida! You can also rent the BIG ROOM and the SUITE located on the same property for an unforgettable time!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a safe and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
JBJ
Property amenities
Beach
Beach sunloungers
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
On-site parking
Kitchen
Fridge
Stovetop
Oven
Dishwasher
Kitchen island
Paper towels
Coffee/tea maker
Ice maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Bedrooms
1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
Shower
Toilet paper
Soap
Hairdryer
Shampoo
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Safe
Things to do
Cycling on site
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: $150.00 pet fee and $150.00 per additional pet
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Frannys FUN Florida Cottage by the Beach Downtown Fort Walton Beach! Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
lilly
20 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Just book it!
This property was adorable and very accommodating. It was perfect for my fiancé and I but is able to host more than two people. Very private and the grocery store is in walking distance! We had no issues getting to the public beaches and local restaurants. The host communicated with us effortlessly. This place is worth the stay! Just book it! If we come back to ft Walton I know where we will be staying. 😊
lilly
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Katie T.
7 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacatiin
Great location and very convenient. We had a great time. We were able to drive less than 3 minutes to the beach. Everything you need is available at the house. I would recommend to the owner to get a bigger fan for the bedroom or Ac unit in bedroom.
Katie T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
amber R.
11 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Franny’s Cottage
My husband and I had the best Anniversary trip! The cottage was close to everything, it felt like home!! We are looking forward to our next stay at the 1st street Cottage.
amber R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Grace C.
11 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage!
Perfect little property for myself and my dog who came to the beach! Amazing little courtyard and close to everything! Very clean and well stocked!! Literally the perfect trip! Host was awesome with commication!
Grace C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa K.
10 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, near boat ramp
We came for a 3 day getaway to meet up with friends who were also staying in the area. We loved our little cottage. Had everything we needed. We brought our boat and there was ample space to park it. Boat ramp was less than 5 minutes down the road. The owners were very nice and responded quickly to any questions we had. We will be back for sure!!
Very convenient access to beach and restaurants. Having a Publix across the street was nice.
Reck M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Timothy H.
3 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Florida stay
Property was easy access and well equipped for our needs and was walking distance to downtown locations
Timothy H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Justin R.
29 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
A great place to stay and close to everything you need to enjoy the beach.
Justin R.
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joshua P.
4 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little place
House was super clean and homey. Wonferful check in and easy check out process. Owners was nice and friendly and even gave us a gift card to a local restaurant. Perfect little house for couples, only about 15 mins from destin beaches, easy place to get around.
However i always leave recommendations (not complaints)
We felt the shower inside needs a shower wond for easy rinse off, and bedroom could use some sort of A/C.
But again recommendations, it was still a great home.
Thank you for such a great stay!
Joshua P.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristi C., Gulfport Mississippi
7 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!!
The cottage was so nice! We brought the boat and launched right down the road, took maybe 15 minutes to get out to Crab Island from there. Loved that there was an outside shower to rinse off the salt water. The Publix being right next door was a major plus too. Would most definitely recommend this cute little place to anyone wanting to stay close to Destin.
Kristi C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Madi F.
31 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and Cozy
I had an amazing stay! I’ll definitely be back!!
Madi F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shana F.
29 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
LoveFl
Very comfy cozy
Very nice
Shana F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Randi V.
29 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Franny’s Cottage
This place was so dang cute! It is perfect for two people and so charming. The owners are very nice and quite prompt to respond to emails.
This cottage is located right behind a little shopping center that has a liquor store, Publix grocery store and a Waffle House. It was everything we needed during our stay. You are right by tye bridge so it is very easy to get to the beach and activities. All the reviews I read were spot on. We loved our stay here. Would highly recommend.
Randi V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karen P.
24 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottage
Cottage was very clean, cute and all we needed.
Karen P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
William B.
21 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Away from the beach, but accessible to everything.
Simple little cottage that meets most couple’s needs.
William B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
David S.
17 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient and cozy
Everything was close by and we enjoyed the gifts very much. Would book again but there really should be a microwave in the unit and curtains on the front. The headlights and motion sensor floods were annoying when watching tv and trying to sleep.
David S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Zeke K.
8 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
First time to florida
We were extremely happy with our stay in frannys fun cottage. After exploring the area in the hot sun it was nice to come back to relax in a nice air conditioned cottage. Property manager even gave us some ideas on place to eat and a gift card to their favorite place in the area! Could not be any happier with our visit. Will definately be back!!!
Zeke K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shari S.
3 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cottage in the perfect location
We were blown away by this beautiful little cottage. Every detail and thoughtfulness didn't go unnoticed. Right in the heart of Ft. Walton. Easy access to everything you need. It was super clean, the host left sweet local treats and was easy to communicate with. We will definitely stay again on our next trip! Thank you for everything! :)
Shari S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
James R., Toronto, Ohio. USA
16 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Great time. Very nice place to stay.
James R.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Charlene F.
6 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
James and Charlene Fox
We had an amazing vacation. The cottage was beautiful just like the photos. This was our first time since COVID-19 that we had a vacation and it was great experience. Definitely want to come back next year.
Charlene F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca S.
31 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Getaway
It was our first time coming back to the area since our honeymoon 8 years ago and we were charmed by the cottage. Very clean and cozy and close to everything. It was the perfect little getaway!
Rebecca S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amanda H., Cincinnati ohio
19 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday trip
My mom, pup and I stay at frannys cottage, we were blown away the moment we walked inside, the backyard is just so beautiful and peaceful, we missed it the moment we pulled out of the drive way to come back home. Will definitely be back
Amanda H.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jean N.
3 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Frannys cottage
It was very nice and charming! Everything you need for a nice stay!
Jean N.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Annie H.
31 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
USAF
We came across your cottage last minute while we were traveling across the country from our station in New Mexico, to our new home in Florida. Your thoughtfulness really helped us keep our mind at ease. From your quick answera, to the amenities you left for us, this was really our home for the momth while we looked for our forever home. Thank you!