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🏝️Updated Beach Townhome ~ Steps to the beach & pool with "Free Beach Service"🏖️

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Gazebo and Private Beach
Living Room, with queen size pull out sofa,  coffee table and end table and lamp
Adult and children’s swimming pool
Pickleball, Shuffle Board, and Tennis Courts on property
View of the front door from your reserved parking spot

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Heated pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Harbor
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

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

Half Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

🏝️Updated Beach Townhome ~ Steps to the beach & pool with "Free Beach Service"🏖️

Welcome to Southbay by the Gulf #93. Our updated family friendly town home is just steps away from the beach & swimming pool and includes "Free Beach Service" (March-October). Every morning an umbrella and two chairs will be reserved for you and your family on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico beach. We also provide beach toys in our guest patio closet for the kids to enjoy during your stay. Our beach town home is located in the most popular section of Southbay and is within walking distance to dining, entertainment, shopping, and has become extremely popular for many return guest.
Southbay by the Gulf is a community of privately owned town homes. This resort style community is located on 300 feet of one of the world's most beautiful private beaches with pristine powder white sand and crystal clear water. The property also has a 5 acre stocked freshwater lake to enjoy catching bass and brim. Park in your reserved parking spot within steps of your front door and avoid all those high-rise condo headaches.

This privately owned two story beach town home has been recently updated in 2024 with shiplap ceilings throughout the townhome and a snack bar with Mini-Refrigerator to store all of your beach snacks and beverages. This beach gem is a 3 bedroom 2.5 bath (with an additional queen size pull out sleeper sofa) that sleeps 8 guests and has approximately 1300 square feet of living space. This beautifully decorated beach town home is well appointed with everything you need to make your vacation memorable. Step out of your front door for a 10 second walk to the swimming pool or about a 1 minute walk to the beautiful beach. No streets to cross.

Some of the amenities of Southbay Unit 93 beach town home include:
Downstairs/ first floor:
Key-less electronic front door lock for express check-in (No more worrying about keys!)
Remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops
Kitchen cabinets and pantry with plenty of storage space.
Stainless steel dishwasher
Over the oven stainless steel microwave
Stainless steel Glass-top stove / oven
Pots and pans, dishes and utensils
Blender, toaster, crock pot, rice cooker, air fryer, and coffee bar area
Stainless steel "full size" side by side refrigerator / freezer with ice maker
Full-size washer and dryer
Living room set with Queen Sleeper Sofa and love seat
Cocktail and end table with lamp
Flat Screen 65" Ultra High Definition Smart TV/ Blu-Ray player / Cable with remote / Theater Sound System
Dining table and chairs with (Child Booster Seat if needed)
Snack Bar with a Mini-Refrigerator to store all of your beach snacks and drinks
Remodeled Half bath
New tile floors
High Speed Wireless Internet
Beach Towels Provided
Upstairs / second story:
Master Bedroom- New King size bedroom suite and mattress, flat screen Smart TV with cable and remote, night stand, USB port lamps, alarm clock, ceiling fan, private full bathroom with tub / shower, Marble top vanity, and a walk in closet with plenty of storage space.

Second Bedroom - Queen Size Bedroom set with new mattress, flat screen TV with cable and remote, ceiling fan, dresser drawers, night stand, USB port lamps, alarm clock, and closet with plenty of storage space.

Third Bedroom- 2 twin beds with new mattresses, flat screen TV with cable and remote, ceiling fan, dresser drawers, night stand with lamp, alarm clock, and closet with plenty of storage space.

Full Bathroom- Full size shared bathroom with tub / shower, and a Marble top vanity for the Second and Third Bedrooms.

Back Yard Patio- Extra large private brick paved patio, new outdoor polywood dining table and chairs, beach towel racks, beach toys located in the guest patio storage closet, and a propane gas Barbeque Grill.

All guests have access to the property's 300 feet of beautiful private beach, two adult swimming pools (one heated during the winter holidays) and two pools for children with an air compressor station to blow up your inflatables. You and your family can play tennis, Pickleball, or shuffleboard in the lighted tennis court area, fish for bass and brim in the five acre stocked lake, or enjoy feeding the lake’s many ducks, turtles and birds from the lake bridge and gazebos.

Southbay by the Gulf is located in the heart of Destin and is within walking distance to many popular restaurants, shopping, supermarkets, Big Kahuna water park, and The Track recreation center. Southbay is also very close to other popular attractions such as, The Harbor Walk Village, pontoon boat rentals, deep sea fishing charters, and the Silver Sands Outlet Mall.

Southbay #93 is a beautiful beach town home to vacation with family and friends and has everything to offer to make your vacation relaxing and memorable. Our town home has become a favorite for many returning guest that have become a part of our beach town home family, so reserve your preferred dates today as our townhome books up very fast. Put your flip flops on, and come enjoy a relaxing time at our family friendly town home and have some fun in the sun!

Thank you,
Patrick & Rita Greene

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Please follow the checkout instructions on the refrigerator and in the welcome pack you received at the beginning of your beach trip
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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: 8
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park, or check out an event or a game at Preston Hood Athletic Complex. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Destin Harbor - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Destin Beaches - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • The Track Family Recreation Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Morgan Sports Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Shrimp Basket - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 🏝️Updated Beach Townhome ~ Steps to the beach & pool with "Free Beach Service"🏖️ have a pool?

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

Is 🏝️Updated Beach Townhome ~ Steps to the beach & pool with "Free Beach Service"🏖️ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 🏝️Updated Beach Townhome ~ Steps to the beach & pool with "Free Beach Service"🏖️?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🏝️Updated Beach Townhome ~ Steps to the beach & pool with "Free Beach Service"🏖️?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🏝️Updated Beach Townhome ~ Steps to the beach & pool with "Free Beach Service"🏖️?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🏝️Updated Beach Townhome ~ Steps to the beach & pool with "Free Beach Service"🏖️ located?

Nestled on the beach, this Destin holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park, Destin Beaches and Destin Harbor Boardwalk. Destin Harbor and Choctawhatchee Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Olivia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely property in such a convenient location! We loved being able to walk to the beach with our two kids and then also access the pool after a day in the sun. Such a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the third time we have stayed at this specific unit and really enjoy our ourselves. The owners have made updates over the years to keep the unit fresh and clean. The beach service is one of the top reasons why we come keep coming back, plus the affordability.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This townhome comes with everything a family would need in a beach vacation. The host’a attention to detail with complimentary supplies made our time so easy. We appreciated the convenience of all the beach gear (wagon, toys, towels, pop up table) as well as a fully stocked kitchen with all major appliances (air fryer, Keurig, crock pot). This is a perfect property for a family!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend this property to other families! The home was incredibly clean, and the beach and surrounding grounds were excellent. Communication with our host was seamless, and they even handled a minor maintenance issue the very same day. 10 of 10!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely awesome place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice townhome. It isn’t directly on the beach, can’t see if from the home but it’s a short minute walk. It was also nice being right next to the pool. The host was very easy to be in contact with. Only issue we had (besides having a difficult time finding the place in the dark) was the amenities listed that there was shampoo and basic soap. There were 2 tiny bottles of shampoo, which would last 2 days & we found 1 sliver of soap in one bathroom under the sink, there was no hand soap for other bathrooms. We thought basic soap would include some hand soap of some kind at least. We had to buy some the next day, plus shower soap. I know each place is different, we’ve gone from having shampoo & shower dispensers in the bathrooms & to leave the beds unmade. There was a lot of housekeeping stuff to take care of before we left. All in all it was great once we got those few things taken care of.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maggie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach house was very nice and all updated. It was right next to the pool and a very short walk to the beach. We enjoyed our stay and would book this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This townhouse is so nicely updated, and it was awesome being so close to the pool and the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carmen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful townhome, right on the beach, and great owners. Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Geoff C.

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

Great family stay!

Good location, friendly and attentive hosts, great place for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nioka E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and location. Owners provided a lot of details prior to our stay and communicated throughout the stay. Great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deb and Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Patrick -host- was very quick to respond to all questions. Property clean and up to date in decorating. Had all items we needed. Close to beach and pool is right next door. End unit.--- very nice! No complaints. We will definitely keep this property in mind with our next stay to Destin.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at this property. The house was spotless and tastefully decorated. There were beach toys for our 2 grandkids and the location couldn’t have been better. We were right beside the pool and the beach was just steps away. It was perfect for our beach get-away!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic week vacation at Southbay. The townhome was very clean and was decorated beautifully. Quick walk to the beach and beach chairs and umbrella set up everyday by Taylor who was exceptionally accommodating. Our hosts communicated quickly with check in and any questions and requests. Will be booking this unit again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Great location, very nice home !

Very clean and well kept home, was perfect for our family! Great location with short walk to the beach and right next to the pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Warren C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing time, house was awlsome
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

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

Wonderful place & location.

We had the best time with the pool beside of the condo and beach just steps away! It was the perfect location! The condo is beautiful and clean! We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Krystal K.

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

Perfect

Loved everything about our vacation and stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nell O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very short walk to the beach. We enjoyed being so close to the pool. The chair service was great as well as the extras the owners provided--beach toys, umbrellas, chairs. It was a nice complex , close to food and shopping. Would definitely stay there again.Nice towels, not the usual small white ones.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Renee D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family absolutely loved our stay! The house was immaculate and decorated beautifully. The location was awesome - right next to the pool and the beach was just a short walk. House was well stocked with everything we needed. Location from crab islandAnd harbor walk was only about 6 minutes which worked for us because we don’t like to be in the middle of the craziness. Patrick and Rita were always available - communication was awesome! We will totally be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

daneen p.

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

Girls trip

We had a wonderful trip celebrating Mother’s Day in Destin. The townhouse had everything that we needed and was close to the beach and swimming pool. The boardwalk across the lake was a great place to have a morning walk. The owners were very communicative , accessible and nice. I would definitely recommend this townhouse.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

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

Thanksgiving getaway

Awesome stay! The location was perfect….not too far from beach and great restaurants. Communication with the owners was great. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

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

Great place to stay

Everything was great. We used the beach as well as the pool area.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stockton C.

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

Great Stay

The townhome was my nicely appointed, clean, and ideally located. Extremely pleased with our experience there!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Glen K.

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

Great property

Great location short walk to beach and next to the pool. Lots of great restaurants and stores within a couple of miles, but the condos still feel remote and peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Patrick and Rita Greene

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From New Orleans, La

Why they chose this property

Our family has vacationed at Southbay for the last 19 years and we love the property. It is a family friendly beach community and very convenient compared to high rise condo units.

What makes this property unique

Our Kids love fishing in the freshwater lake on the property, beautiful beaches, close to dining, shopping, and entertainment. Reserved parking spot by your front door and additional guest parking spots.

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