Water's Edge 402 - Okaloosa/Ft. Walton Beach

05/20/2024

Availability for Summer!! Book your trip to the beautiful Gulf today! Link in comments….

02/21/2024

02/17/2024

We’ve got new woodwork in the unit! Custom paneling at the bar and on the ceiling make for a cozy beach cottage feel… new kitchen cabinets coming soon!

02/11/2024

02/11/2024

Valentine's weekend is AVAILABLE! Book your romantic weekend with us now! Click on link in bio for booking information.

08/21/2023

06/27/2023

Great info about rip currents. Stay safe by knowing what to look for and how to respond in a dangerous situation.

Reusing the Bay County sheriff’s photo. While you won’t be able to see the rip like this from the shore, there are things you can spot.

*Edit* this post was created during a dangerous rip current event when people ignored the water being closed to swimmers. Most of the time the beach will not look like this however, rips are just a way of water. Below is supposed to be information you can use while standing on the beach.

SPOTTING A RIP CURRENT
1. The U in the sand (red line on the beach). This U happens from sand being displaced due to the onshore flow of the water. The rip is usually on the downwind side of the U but can be perfectly straight out. That typically happens when the wind is directly onshore.

2. Look for deeper water. Note where the rips are typically deeper and the color of the water is darker. (Red Line pointed out)

3. Look for surf. Where the waves are breaking, the water is likely coming in or fighting the water that is coming out. This is usually where the shallower water is. (Yellow Lines)

4. Stand still and watch the water for 30 seconds. If you can visualize the water moving out and it lines up with a u in the sand, plus there isn’t any surf and the water is deeper than the surrounding water; you are likely looking at a rip. This water is not safe to get in even if you are an Olympic swimmer….

SURVIVAL OF A RIP IF CAUGHT
1. Don’t panic
2. Don’t panic
3. Don’t panic

4. Float as best you can, face the shore, and wave your arms for help.

5. Note the green arrows. You can escape a rip by swimming parallel to the shore in either direction (Green Lines). There are several getting-out points where you can get back to shore if you follow the surf (yellow lines back in).

6. Continue to not panic. If you can not escape the pull of the rip by swimming parallel to the shoreline… Let the rip take you out. When you feel you are no longer being pulled out, swim parallel and follow waves that are moving to the shore to get out safely. This is a lot of floating as rips can pull you out fairly quickly. Highlighting the importance of having a float with you if you plan on wading past waist deep.

SEEING SOMEONE IN A RIP
1. Call 911 and tell them what access you are at.
2. Try to get a nearby surfer/jet ski/boater's attention that someone needs help.
3. From the shore, shout directions of what way the person caught in the rip needs to swim to get out of the rip.

NEVER GET IN THE WATER TO HELP. WAIT FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS TO ARRIVE.

https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/local-news/bay-county/panama-city-beach/panama-city-beachs-rip-currents-explained/

04/23/2023

Beach Time Please!! Some Openings left during the prime season! Join us and make it your home for your stay. These dates won't be available for long!

04/23/2023

03/26/2023

Want to learn how to build an epic sand castle? Contact Dan castles for private castle classes.

03/26/2023

Check out the link with a complete interactive map of reef locations for our guests who live to snorkel!

03/26/2023

Great fishing right off the local pier! Book a stay with us and bring your rods!

03/04/2023

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02/28/2023

Update: BOOKED! Recent cancellation - Now Available March 16-19th!

Check out our dates starting in April!

Fourth Floor Oceanfront Condo with Shared Pool, High-Speed WiFi, & Central AC

02/28/2023

As beaches become more popular as the weather warms, please know the signs of rip currents and other conditions that require caution or avoidance. Know the flag colors and what they mean. Even though it may look like a perfect swim day, no one should renter the waters on a red flag beach day. It’s not worth the risk. Here is a video on what a rip current may look like. There is a link in the comments to a very informative page on the matter and even how to free yourself should you find you are in one. Talk to your children, family, and friends about this. Even strong, grown men have been victims…

Beach going is such a beautiful opportunity and one that can be loads of fun! being aware and knowledgeable is also very important. Stay safe and have fun!

02/27/2023

📣 February 25 - March 7th available for bookings!!📣

02/06/2023

Wishing of sunshine and warm weather? Come on down to Okaloosa Island and let us host your stay! Bookings are ramping up for the spring and summer months… get the dates you want by booking now!

01/26/2023

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01/26/2023

Ready for warmer weather? Book your beach stay with us now to secure prime dates and prices! Dates are already starting to book up now, so secure your dates with us. Click on the website link in bio to see booking information.