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Southbay By The Gulf 3/2 Easy 5 minute Walk to the Beach, close to restaurants

Vacation home near Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park in Destin

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TV
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Exterior
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Harbor
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

Destin

Close to the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Destin Beaches with a stay at this Destin vacation home. Destin Harbor Boardwalk and Henderson Beach State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Destin Harbor - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Track Family Recreation Center - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Destin Beaches - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Jolee Island Nature Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Pancakery - ‬2 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.

Southbay By The Gulf 3/2 Easy 5 minute Walk to the Beach, close to restaurants

3 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths. Master with King bed and bath and 2 other bedrooms with Queen Beds. Hall Bath for 2 other Bedrooms! All Bedrooms have TV's! Linens and Towels for your use! Half Bathroom on 1st level with Living Room and dining room with 50 inch TV and a Fully Stocked Kitchen. Patio Table and chairs on patio to enjoy you evenings out with a glass of wine. Comes with Complimentary Beach Service everyday on the beach March 1st-Oct. 31st

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Heated pool

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please strip the sheets only on beds that were used. Also please start a load of towels with the laundry soap provided for you before your departure. Thank you
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Trash is put out on the curb in the mornings don't put out past 10 am

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Southbay By The Gulf 3/2 Easy 5 minute Walk to the Beach, close to restaurants to the airport?

This vacation home is 16.8 mi (28-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Southbay By The Gulf 3/2 Easy 5 minute Walk to the Beach, close to restaurants have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Southbay By The Gulf 3/2 Easy 5 minute Walk to the Beach, close to restaurants to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi (5-min drive) from Destin Beaches and 3.6 mi (6-min drive) from Miramar Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Southbay By The Gulf 3/2 Easy 5 minute Walk to the Beach, close to restaurants offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Southbay By The Gulf 3/2 Easy 5 minute Walk to the Beach, close to restaurants?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Southbay By The Gulf 3/2 Easy 5 minute Walk to the Beach, close to restaurants?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Southbay By The Gulf 3/2 Easy 5 minute Walk to the Beach, close to restaurants?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Southbay By The Gulf 3/2 Easy 5 minute Walk to the Beach, close to restaurants have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Southbay By The Gulf 3/2 Easy 5 minute Walk to the Beach, close to restaurants have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Southbay By The Gulf 3/2 Easy 5 minute Walk to the Beach, close to restaurants to downtown Destin?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Destin.

Southbay By The Gulf 3/2 Easy 5 minute Walk to the Beach, close to restaurants Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for families

Great place to stay for families and pet friendly!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

kris t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Very relaxing and nice quiet time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Destin Getaway

Excellent location. Easy access and close to the beach. Perfect for our family of 4 with plenty of space.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

Clean great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect destin home

Great stay . Close to beach and restaurants. We will definitely be back. Host was fast to respond to any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best condo

Absolutely loved everything about our visit! Property management was wonderful and answered the phone everytime I called. We will most definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to everything in Destin

Celebrated 2 birthdays by renting a boat with a slide. We had a blast shopping is close by. The pools are very nice and the beach is beautiful. We hated to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The BEST time!!

We loved staying here! It's so cozy and comfy!! We loved seeing all the turtles on our way to the beach everyday. And the water at the beach was literally heaven on Earth!! We had the best vacation with our kids and will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Place was exactly as described!!!

This place was exactly as described. It was beach themed and very homey. The communication was easy and fast with the property manager. It was really close to restaurants and shopping, in walking distance. Will definitely be staying again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family

It was excellent
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Essence L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirby C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Place

This place was so great and our family loved all the decorations. Beach was a short 8 minute walk across the lake. Good location and easy access in and out. Would 100% recommend. The property manager was a breeze to deal with and responded to all my questions very fast!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

takeiteasy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Destin trip 2024

Everything was good. Everything was as described. Our stay was great. Only thing I would say is please fix the squeaky stairs. Hahah thank you.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merideth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I wanted to move in!

Fabulous location close to my favorite beach (O'Steen Beach Access). It was spacious and well-stocked. The theming and decorating was so fun. Even the walk to the beach was exciting and enjoyable. I had a question and the owner went above and beyond to answer it. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Condo

Very clean and well equiped condo. Only thing that was a little surprising is that the fridge does not have an ice maker.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun family get together.

Definitely feel the beach vibes in this condo. Our granddaughter absolutely loved the décor. It took us more than 5 minutes to walk to the beach but we enjoyed the turtles while walking over the bridge. Convenient location for restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RONALD P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

South Bay by the gulf

Great experience, clean, quiet, nice pool, walk to beach was a little far but all in all very good
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

thomas f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location !

Pet friendly and an amazing location to our own private beach with beach service. Close to pool also !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break

Great place with plenty of room for the family. Walked to beach easily, Pancakery, sandwich shop, and ice cream shop. Grocery store right across the street. Washer and dryer were helpful with all the beach mess. Kitchen fully supplied of appliances. Would stay here again. Comfy beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Pamela T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Southbay by the Gulf

Comfy king bed, nice back outdoor seating area, incredible number of sea inspired decorations…all in all a great stay. 10 minute walk to Gulf once the bridge was replaced. Area has a lot to offer.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janel s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very accommodating!

Lynda helped us at the last second after arriving in Florida and finding out our reservation at another condo was cancelled a hour earlier. We were in town for a wedding and had every minute of our trip booked with pre planned wedding stuff. We were able to book this condo and it was great! Short walk to the beach, which was a private area and Pool just a few feet away from front door. We had to cut our trip short due to hurricane Ida heading straight for our home in New Orleans, but will definitely try and book this condo for our next trip to Florida. Thanks again, Lynda.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great condo within walking distance to beach

It was a clean, cute condo with enough room for all. we had everything we needed and Lynda was very helpful and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Getaway

Everything was seamless, lots of amenities, and we felt as though we could live there permanently. The only correction for the future is there is a ten minute walk to the beach…. Not 5.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SSG Corey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice nice nice

We loved it. Found a place close to park the pontoon boat. Quick to get to the store and boat launch. Loved it for the family
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot. Better than the pictures

Super nice place. Read a review before that said there’s no ice maker. There is now. Location is right behind the Pancakery which is how we had to find it. Owner was responsive and nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021