Vacation Rentals in Walton County are now permitted, pursuant to the county’s safety plan, which includes cleaning guidelines. Vacation Rentals are now open in South Walton and other panhandle counties. Vacation rentals must follow the county’s guidelines and are also subject to governor’s orders that visitors from Louisiana, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut isolate or quarantine for a period of 14 days from the time of entry into the State of Florida or the duration of the person’s presence in the State of Florida, whichever is shorter.