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Pet Friendly! Pool Out Front Door, 250 Yds To Beach, New Pickleball courts

Beachside fun near Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park

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A heated pool
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1255 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Destin

Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a short stroll from this vacation home, and other popular attractions like Destin Beaches are within a couple of miles (3 km). The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Destin Harbor - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Track Family Recreation Center - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Morgan Sports Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Destin Beaches - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬9 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.

Pet Friendly! Pool Out Front Door, 250 Yds To Beach, New Pickleball courts

Welcome to Destin, Florida with sugar-white sand and emerald-green waters! We have a three-bedroom, two and one-half bath townhouse fully furnished with all kitchen appliances, towels, linens, blankets, and even beach towels! You can park right at your door (no crowded elevators or parking lots to drag your luggage through!).

There is a pool about 25 feet from our front door and another one closer to the beach. Just a short walk across the walkover bridge over the lake and then about 150 yards to beach.

There are 3 bedrooms, one with a King with a full bathroom, 2nd bedroom has a queen bed and the 3rd bedroom has a queen bed. Master bedroom has a smart TV. The Family room has a TV with a DVD player! A comfy couch in family room to lay on and watch a movie on your TV and a Rocking chair to rock your child to sleep or just to sit in and enjoy rocking and watching TV.

There is also a laundry room with front loaders on the first level for your use so you can go home with clean clothes!

There are many amenities to enjoy at Southbay, one lighted tennis court with 2 pickle ball courts that were resurfaced in 2024. Two large pools (one heated starting in feb through April or until weather gets hot. Also heated during Thanksgiving and Christmas break. And 2 baby pools. Of course, the five-acre, freshwater lake that you can fish in right off a gazebo. Then a short walk (5 minutes) to the private beach with no streets to cross!

There will be some beach chairs and an umbrella for your use, also beach towels! Boogie boards, and other beach toys! There is a wagon to pull your things down to the beach.

Southbay by the Gulf is located in the heart of Destin. There is a huge outlet mall about ten minutes away! There are many great restaurants near by to enjoy! If you are a golfer, there are several great courses! Super Wal-Mart is less than five minutes away and you have a grocery store right across the street!

There are several shops and restaurants that you can walk to! The Big Kahuna water park is catty-corner from Southbay for the whole family to enjoy! Many miniature golf courses and go-carts and other rides for your kids to enjoy!

Come stay at this beautiful townhouse that you can drive right up to your door and not have to mess with crowded elevators. Private Beaches so you will not have to fight the crowed public beaches!

Keywords: No elevators to deal with, park at your front door and go right in your beautiful condo
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,255 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Destin, a short 8-minute walk from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and also 14 minutes on foot from Destin Harbor. You'll also find Destin Beaches and Destin Harbor Boardwalk within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home; however, the accommodation features a private pool.

Is Pet Friendly! Pool Out Front Door, 250 Yds To Beach, New Pickleball courts good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront vacation home include a private pool and a kitchen along with tennis.

Does Pet Friendly! Pool Out Front Door, 250 Yds To Beach, New Pickleball courts have a hot tub?

No, but this vacation home does have a heated pool.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS), which is 16.8 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Pet Friendly! Pool Out Front Door, 250 Yds To Beach, New Pickleball courts?

Yes, every accommodation at Pet Friendly! Pool Out Front Door, 250 Yds To Beach, New Pickleball courts comes with a deck.

Pet Friendly! Pool Out Front Door, 250 Yds To Beach, New Pickleball courts Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 62 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Agustin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything is nearby and nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
We were in town from Dallas, TX for a long family getaway weekend at the beach. The location was great for family and pets, right next to a pool and not too far from the boardwalk to the beach. We had a couple of great family games of Pickleball and lots of food and stores within walking distance from the unit. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family and I really enjoyed our stay. A pool is available right outside of the condo. Beach access is available within walking distance of the condo unit. Close proximity to shopping, dining and recreation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good place to stay for a beach trip

Nice location with restaurants and stores in walking distance. Loved that the pool was right outside the door. The beach is a small walk but nothing ridiculous. Only bummer was that the beach connected to the property didnt allow any personal pop up tents or canopies. You could rent their chairs and tents but we usually have everything we need ourselves. Other than that we had no issues, the property itself was very clean and well maintained and would recommend to a friend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Homer C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable stay

Clean and close to pool. Short walk to beach. I will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Destin beauty

Loved this condo and its neighborhood. Close to beach and lovely walking areas. Roomy and good for accommodating guests
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

Great location for the price! The property listing is in NO way misleading. The walk to the beach is NOT that far. We traveled with 3 teenagers and a 5 and 4 year old. The littles never once complained about the walk even after hours at the beach. The bridge was actually the highlight of the walk because the kids were fascinated with all of the turtles! I do recommend to take advantage of the wagon provided as this will make your walk much more pleasant. The home was clean upon our arrival. Upstairs was hot but we anticipated that due to heat rising and it being mid day….Easy fix….shut the doors to the rooms, turn the air to desired temp and utilize fans if needed! Make sure the sliding glass door stays shut so the unit does not have to work harder. The pool was literally outside the door which was great for the younger kids. There is plenty of beach toys for kids if you don’t want to buy any and beach towels furnished. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely book here again. We had a small unforeseen issue but Lynda had it fixed within an hour. If your looking for affordability and a great location this is the place for you. There are things that need to be updated in bathrooms and areas around the house so if your looking to rent a “perfect modernized home” for this price, this is NOT the place for you. If your looking for a quiet, clean and family oriented home look no further!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

RODOLFO G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Decent stay

A little hot but manageable
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Daniela M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not recommended

Poorly maintained. Tried to make the best of my stay. Had dull headache for 2 days, kitchen ceiling vent had BLACK MOLD on the outer edges of the vent, I am sensitive to mold. Called the owner she came and cleaned the black mold, she told me her husband would come the next day for additional cleaning, according to the owner her husband stopped by but no answer at door. Why her husband could not text, call or leave a note is beyond me. Furniture is dark wood, dusty upstairs and downstairs. Kitchen faucet leaks. Patio furniture dirty with leaves and dirt, concrete in poor condition. Owner lists fire extinguisher and smoke alarm on property it isn’t Living room couch uncomfortable, kitchen table seats uncomfortable. Other condos in the area are modern, cleaner and updated for a comfortable stay. Upstairs hot and difficult to sleep comfortably needs dehumidifier. Way overpriced, do not waste your time. Here is my email if you want to see the picture of the moldy kitchen vent, and filthy overhead kitchen light cover RN10392@yahoo.com Subject: Destin Filthy, poorly maintained, no smoke alarms or extinguisher, black mold
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good stay

This property was good and very nice. We were just not is happy with how far the beach was based on the listing description. Also the gate code to the beach were not correct. Other then those two problems the place was great would definitely consider it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

john f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

All good
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

rhonda d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!!

We love Destin!!! It’s our favorite place in the world. Southbay has been part of our family for 33 years now. Love this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we were looking for

This place was perfect it was close to the beach and pool .was also a short drive to Walmart.had plenty of space for everyone thanks for a great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki J., Comanche

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

The condo was great. There were 8 of us that. stayed I n the condo and it was great to have the 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. We weren't that far from the ocean either. The rental agent, Linda was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Theresa P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Condo

The condo is in poor condition, furniture is very dated, floors, tub and shower dated, patio area cracked bench dirty needed to be cleaned or painted, table in patio old umbrella broken. Beach chairs limited and could not be used, had to pay $30.00 a day to go to the beach to rent chairs. Long walk to beach area. Paid way to much to stay at this condo. Air conditioning in upstairs not working well would not recommend this condo to anyone
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Great experience overall… perfect location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unit # 30

Stayed in this unit before, everything worked out great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home Away from Home

Townhouse had everything we needed and close to everything, including beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Stay

Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Vanessa L.

Made the best of it

This is the second time our family has stayed in this unit and we were a little disappointed on the condition it is in. I hate to leave this type of review but feel people should be aware of the condition of the condo. The kitchen has very few pots and pans so bring your own. There are no serving bowls. Plenty of plates and bowls. The dishes were not very clean when we arrived. We found large roaches in the unit through out our stay so do not leave food out!!! When I let the management know I was told it was just a part of being in Florida. So don’t leave food out. They are mostly downstairs. The floors downstairs were not mopped prior to us getting in the unit. The unit was not thoroughly cleaned. The sofa and loveseat definitely need to be replaced. If you are counting on having someone sleep on it, bring an air mattress! Also the television downstairs has limited channels. The master bedroom has a bed that is very uncomfortable and the quilt is thread bare, bring a blanket. If you don’t plan on hanging out in the unit it’s a good place to stay due to the closeness to the beach, pool and shopping. The unit has a good washer and dryer and plenty of towels.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kristina H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed.

Good location. Nice size rooms. Sitting areas nice and open with room for gathering. Galley kitchen is a bit tight, but workable. Nothing fancy, quite outdated but we weren't looking for a showroom condo. Little stingy on paper products and trash bags. Could use some personal touches like directions to beach walkway, tissues, maps or brochures of area attractions. Back yard area had a lot of trash scattered around and AC drain made a continuous puddle. Overall it was adequate.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice. Thank you

We had a great stay. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Jennifer M.

Place needs major updating

Place smelled musty, obvious water damage in ceiling, no knobs on kitchen cabinets. The pool was really dirty. Beach wasn’t far, but we had to ask several people how to get there, as there was very little signage. We did like the turtles in the lake. Would not stay here again or recommend, though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

John B.

Mostly ok

Southbay by the Gulf is an older property. Pros are that it’s townhouses and you park at front door, no waiting on elevators. Unit #30 has a nice large pool directly outside of front door. All 3 upstairs bedrooms have TVs and plenty of closet space. It was nice having a half bathroom downstairs. The kitchen was adequate, fridge made plenty of ice, good dishwasher, nice having a full size washer and dryer. We used the wagon located inside patio closet to take our chairs and umbrellas to the beach. Cons - unit #30 needs updating. There was an issue with the hot water heater but the property manager sent someone right out to repair it. Needs a new couch! The winding walk to the beach takes about 6 minutes but you walk over a nice bridge where you can fish and we stopped to feed turtles with bread we brought. Units #129 thru #132 would be much closer to the beach. Even though there’s a “private” beach, most of the space is taken up by umbrellas and chairs to rent. There’s some open space at the west end and you need to get out early to claim a spot. There’s a Winn Dixie across the street. There’s a Mellow Mushroom, The Pancakery and an ice cream shop all on the same side and within walking distance of Southbay by the Gulf. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021