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Snowbirds come enjoy the mild winter weather here in Destin.

Lakefront holiday home with water park and outdoor pool

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Overlooking the lake from the top deck
walkway to the beach
Walkway to private beach
Private beach area with beach service provided
Magnificent sunset

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6110.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Destin Beaches
  • Place, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
  • Place, Destin Harbor Boardwalk
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Snowbirds come enjoy the mild winter weather here in Destin.


Enjoy all the amenities Southbay has to offer which include: 2 swimming pools and 2 kiddie pools, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, a lake view and only 5 minutes to the private beach. The walk to the beach takes you over the lake via the walking bridge and you will enjoy the lush landscaping of the complex. If the 5-minute walk to the beach proves to be a problem for anyone in your group there is also the option to pack up your car and drive to the Southbay beach where parking is provided. Once you arrive at the beach you will enjoy the sugar white sand beaches and the emerald, green waters which Destin is known for, and we provide the beach services which include two chairs and an umbrella March through October). At Southbay you are close to everything that Destin has to offer, shopping, grocery stores, restaurants, Harbor Walk, Big Kahuna water park, golf courses and so much more.
At our condo you will find boogie boards, plenty of sand toys, many toys for the kids to play with and a wagon to put all your things in! For your fur babies we provide food bowls.
Our completely renovated 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath condo overlooks a 5-acre lake which is filled with turtles, fish and water birds. The lake allows for a catch and release program, and you can fish right off the bottom deck of the condo. The condo has both an upper and lower deck and you will love watching the spectacular sunsets from the top deck. You will also enjoy watching the fireworks from the top deck if you are lucky enough to be here during the firework displays. We also have a Ring type doorbell for your safety and security.
Inside the condo you will be surprised by the amenities. The master bedroom has an ensuite and a coffee/tea bar which includes a coffee maker, a Keurig and an electric tea kettle. Coffee, tea, creamer, sugar and sweetener are provided. Just brew your favorite drink and take it out to the lower deck right outside the bedroom while you enjoy the morning. The master bedroom also has a small refrigerator where you can store your cold drinks if that is your preference. The bathroom has been remodeled to include a large shower with a rain shower head and shower wand sprayer.
The second bedroom also has an ensuite which has been remodeled and includes a tub/shower combination. The bedroom has a queen bed and set of bunk beds. Each bedroom has a smart TV with cable tv provided.
The condo is fully furnished with all the necessary kitchen appliances, towels, linens & blankets. You have a reserved parking spot right outside your front door.
There are two pools (1 heated...February to Mid-April at the discretion of the property management company) and 2 kiddie pools within walking distance. You never have to cross a street to get to the beach or pools!
The second story includes the living room with a 60 " smart TV, a dining area and a desk. You can walk out onto the upper deck and enjoy the beautiful sunsets on the completely furnished deck which includes a new patio table with umbrella. The fully equipped kitchen has everything you will need to cook with! There is a half bath on this floor as well as a full-size washer and dryer for your convenience.
There are also two lighted tennis courts on the property.
Southbay by the Gulf is located in the heart of Destin right off of Hwy 98. There is the Harbor Walk Village for shopping, dining, activities and deep-sea fishing located within minutes, as well as a huge outlet mall located about twenty minutes away. If you are a golfer, there are several great courses nearby. Super Wal-Mart is less than 2 miles away and there is also a Publix, Winn-Dixie and Target right across the street. There are several shops and restaurants within walking distance. The Big Kahuna water park is less than a mile away. There is miniature golf, arcades, go-carts and other rides for your kids to enjoy at the Trax!
While we welcome pets, we do request that when you book that you make sure and check off that you will be bringing your fur baby with you. There is $100.00 pet fee per stay. Please note that if you don't pay the pet fee and you bring a pet the fee will be $200.00 instead of $100.00. If you have any questions regarding if your pet will be allowed please contact me first and we can discuss.
Whether you are looking for a nice family vacation, a fun girls' trip, a romantic getaway or a winter break from the cold and snow, Southbay by the Gulf is perfect for everyone. You will enjoy the homey feeling and the fact that you will never have to wait for an elevator or having to park a distance from your door while carrying in your luggage and/or groceries. You can just park your car directly in front of the door and unload your suitcases. Come check it out for yourself.
So, schedule your vacation today! Come enjoy a relaxing time at our condo and have some fun in the sun at the most beautiful beaches with the white sugar sand and the turquoise water in Destin!!!
See you soon!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Put all beach toys back in outdoor closet.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
There is a $100.00 pet fee if you indicate you are bringing a pet when you book. Otherwise, the fee will be $200.00

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider The Track Family Recreation Center and Fat Daddy's Arcade. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • HarborWalk Village - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Pancakery - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Snowbirds come enjoy the mild winter weather here in Destin. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Snowbirds come enjoy the mild winter weather here in Destin. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Snowbirds come enjoy the mild winter weather here in Destin.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Snowbirds come enjoy the mild winter weather here in Destin.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Snowbirds come enjoy the mild winter weather here in Destin. located?

This family-friendly Destin holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Choctawhatchee Bay, Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

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

Excellent place to stay

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved our vacation here. The condo was absolutely perfect for our family. The open area upstairs was a prefect place for family time at night. The location was amazing. A short easy walk to the private beach. Beach was absolutely gorgeous. We had the best week here and we hope to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santhosh G.

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

Relaxing vacation

Condo was perfect for our family. Distance to beach and and view were awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

Fantastic Location in Destin

We loved the location and the house was perfect for a family of 5. The kids had fun sharing a room and there was plenty of space. The area is great. We loved seeing all the turtles in the lake behind the house (we counted 25!) and the beach was a short enjoyable walk. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared L.

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

Great rental

Good location and nice layout close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Destin stay

Place was in an ideal location. Close to all that Destin has to offer. Easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y.

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

Great Place!

We had a wonderful time on the bay! Very nice location in Destin. Easy short walk to the beach. Pool was right outside the door. I would recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

eric g.

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

Destin at Southbay!

We had a lovely time at Southbay! Cute condo with all the amenities that one could need and a very responsive and accommodating host, Deb, made this the perfect getaway!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

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

Great location — spotless and ipdated property with great views!

We all loved the property!! It was spotless, nicely updated and the views and convenience to yhe private ocean beach and pools were so convenient!! Always felt safe and we could walk to restaurants, stores, grocery stores as well as the ocean!! Would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Great place

Everything you need is included and a gray location to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rocky S.

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

convenience

Beautiful property centrally located. Fully equipped, parking at your front door. Within 5 minutes of great restaurants, great shopping etc. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew E.

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

Very Nice Stay

We enjoyed our stay with our two young kids. It was clean and had plenty of space to spread out. Communication with the owner was very easy including accomodating getting it cleaned so we could check in a bit early and get to the beach. The availability of the chairs and umbrella at the beach was a big perk. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B., Kansas City

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

Best Vacation Yet!

Our stay from beginning to end was wonderful. We loved the condo and location of the property. It was a short walk to the most beautiful beach we've ever been on. The weather was perfect, and we got a lot of great pictures. The property owner was very nice and made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C., United States

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

Beautiful views

Going in the check in was smooth and the views were great. It slept all of my friends and family comfortably as well. The communication was easy as well and they have just about everything that you would need for the beach or boat ride there if you forgot something. Location is perfect as well. The is so much for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adriano B.

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

Cozy getaway with at home feel!

Very nice property. Great decor, newer appliances, was plenty big for my family of 5. Close to pool and short walk to beach! End unit. Close to tons of restaurants and entertainment. Highly recommend. Unit has everything you would need for your stay. Would definitely stay again! Thanks for a wonderful time in Destin!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L., Istanbul

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

Family Vacation

We loved the location of this house being right on the lake with a 3 minute walk to the beach. The house also came with 2 chairs & umbrella on the beach that was waiting for us everyday. The pictures of the unit were accurate, we enjoyed both our decks, the kitchen and the amenities. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
10/10 would recommend staying here if you visit the Destin, FL area. The condo was exactly as described, clean, and comfortable. The 2 pools were so well-kept, and we really enjoyed them. The beds were comfortable. We especially loved the 2 decks overlooking the lake... so pretty and enjoyed seeing the turtles. The condo had great parking where you pull right up in front of your unit which was very convenient. Short walk to the pool and while it states a 3-minute walk to the beach it's more like 10 minutes or so, but it wasn't bad and loved the private beach access with beach service. The condo had a closet with boogie boards, pool noodles and other fun stuff which was great! The condo was close to shopping, restaurants, etc. The only thing I would suggest is updating the frying pans which were in poor condition making it hard to really cook with them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with easy access to a beautiful beach. Well maintained complex.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good communication from Host working thru a couple things. Overall a great place to stay in Destin with a family. Great location and kids enjoyed the turtles, fish and ducks around the lake.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great loctaion
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janelle B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Condo was centrally located and the lake off balconies is so nice! Not too far from the beach or most attractions. Overall, decent place for the price!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen T.

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

4th of July vacation

Excellent everything. Everything is true in the listing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

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

Beautiful

It is worth the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Deborah S Dominick Plaisance

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My husband and I moved to Destin in 2017 and we love having the opportunity to live in this paradise. We want to be able to share a little bit of paradise with you by inviting you to stay at our condo.

Why they chose this property

We have been hosting now for 4 years and we promise we will do what can to make sure you enjoy your stay with us. We live here in Destin so we are available if you need information regarding restaurants, shopping or attractions that will suit you and your family/friends.

What makes this property unique

Our condo offers you the view of the lake, and a very short walk to the beach. You will enjoy the view from both the balconies. The lake views from the balconies are so serene you will see turtles, fish and water birds. The sunsets are amazing. And you will enjoy all of the special extra amenities we provide.

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English