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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Destin Beaches
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Destin

Destin Beaches is within a 5-minute walk of this vacation home while other popular sites like Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park are within a 15-minute stroll. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a dining area.
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What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • HarborWalk Village - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritaville Restaurant Destin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Back Porch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Donut Hole Bakery Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Merlin's Pizza (Destin) - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

🏝️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
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board. Housekeeping is available on request.

Property manager

Patrick and Rita Greene

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.

Property is also known as

Updated 3 BR 2.5 BA steps Beach Pool 93 Free Beach Service House
Updated 3 BR 2.5 BA steps Beach Pool 93 Free Beach Service
Updated 3 BR 2.5 BA steps Beach Pool 93 Free Beach Service"

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

Guests positively rate the vacation home's walkable location in Destin, and it's a short 5-minute walk from Destin Beaches and also 13 minutes on foot from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. You'll also find Henderson Beach State Park and Destin Harbor Boardwalk within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is 🏝️Updated Beach Townhome ~ Steps to the beach & pool with "Free Beach Service"🏖️ good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront vacation home include a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation with some featuring ocean views.

Are there hot tubs at 🏝️Updated Beach Townhome ~ Steps to the beach & pool with "Free Beach Service"🏖️?

No, but guests can enjoy a heated pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS), which is 17.4 mi away (33 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at 🏝️Updated Beach Townhome ~ Steps to the beach & pool with "Free Beach Service"🏖️?

Yes, every accommodation at 🏝️Updated Beach Townhome ~ Steps to the beach & pool with "Free Beach Service"🏖️ comes with a deck with some featuring ocean views.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 146 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Geoff C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family stay!

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

10/10 Excellent

Krystal K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break

Perfect spring break trip with our teenagers! Beautiful, updated home right next to the pool and short walk to the beach. Location is close to restaurants, stores & plenty of activities. The communication was quick & easy with the owners. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing spring getaway

This townhouse was very clean, had a well equipped kitchen, is decorated in a calming beach theme and is located in a gated community. We felt very safe. The property grounds are maintained well and the beach was always ready for our arrival with chairs and umbrella. Host provided all check in information ahead of our arrival and everything went seamlessly. Our teens loved the beach and the nearby seafood, Sushi and breakfast restaurants. We also had fun feeding the birds and turtles at the little lake area. We would’ve liked to play tennis, pickleball or fishing but did not have the equipment needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas Getaway

The property is stunning. The beach is feet away from the front door. Destin is a beautiful town with a lot of things to keep you busy even in the off-season. Patrick was a wonderful host, very informative and helpful from the day we booked until after we checked out. We will be back!! Great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Megen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach getaway!

Pat and Rita’s condo is beautiful! Check in was a breeze and the furniture and beds were very comfortable. The beach towels were very much appreciated! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B., Franklin, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, good location

We enjoyed our stay at this condo. It was clean. It was a great location, right by the pool and a 2 minute walk to the beach. We had good communication with the owners and we had no issues during our stay. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al S., Silver Spring MD

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great Stay in Destin

We had an amazing stay at this terrific townhome. Everything was exactly as advertised. Communication was great. Your are few steps from the pool and less than 100 yards from the Gulf. Our stay was perfect and we will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

We really enjoyed our stay and everything was as advertised. Condo was clean and well supplied and the location next to the pool was convenient. The beach towels for all of us and beach toys for the grandkids were great and they had a wonderful time. The beach is a minute walk away from the condo and was beautiful even after the hurricane. The owner is very responsive and super nice and he kept in contact with me due to the fact we were arriving a day after the hurricane. Very happy with our stay and hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryann Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect distance to the brach

We had 6 adults and 3 yr old and fit perfectly The kitchen was well stocked. Seating for everyone was ample, The community was close to attractions, Destin Commons, outlets, and restaurants. It was only about a block to the beach. It was great to have an umbrella and 2 chairs set up on the beach daily, There was 4 beach chairs in the owner’s closet. We would highly recommend a stay here. No s
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty R., Manchester, TN, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Near Perfect

As described, this charming 2-story condo was the perfect space for 4 adults and 2 kids. We loved that we were right next door to the pool area, and a 2 minutes walk to the beach. The kitchen was fully equipped with almost everything we needed. We did end up running out of paper towels and trash bags after the 3rd day, but we also had some with us, so problem solved. The beds were comfortable, the house was clean, we loved the back porch area, the grill was perfect, walking distance from several places, bluegill in the lake pond, and the access to beach items spared us from extra packing. The only real "complaints" were that the upstairs bedroom door doesn't close without some effort and the toilet paper was ½ ply 200 grit. Also easily overcome with some planning. Overall, we'd happily return to this home and the wonderful hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeanetta h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

The house was everything it was advertised and more. We had everything we needed, for all ages. We ranged in age from 9 months to 70, and no one lacked for comfort. The grounds are beautiful, the home is comfortable, the beach is easily accessible. I would absolutely stay again and bring my family.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to stay and highly recommend!

We loved our stay at this wonderful townhouse. The beach and pool access were very convenient. We enjoyed the private beach and free beach set up. The beach service gentleman even had great things to say about the owner. The townhouse was updated and had every convenience that we needed. The house was clean and was exactly like the pictures. The owners were friendly and explained things perfectly. Overall we can’t say enough good things about the place. We will definitely come back and stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family of 5, ages 17, 18, 21, 42, & 45

Great property for the family! Easy walking distance to the private beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette J.

Liked: Cleanliness

2nd year- still great

We love the location of this property. It’s easy to go back and forth from the beach to the home (even for little kid potty breaks!). Also right next to the pool, we love it. I have been in a number of the other southbay townhomes, and this one was my favorite from a decor/cleanliness standpoint.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great townhouse just steps from the beach and pool

We enjoyed our stay here so much! It is such a cute, homey, beach house. The beds were super comfortable and it was very clean. The proximity to the beach was great as we had young children in our group and the walk was super easy for them. It is also right next door to the pool which was also a huge plus for us. Having the chair service was an awesome bonus. Being able to grab our bag and head down to the beach and not have to lug any chairs around was incredibly nice. The host was also extremely nice and was quick and helpful in answering any questions we had along the way. We will definitely book here again! 10/10 stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley M., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Can’t wait to book again next year

From the beginning, everything went smoothly. All of my questions were answered almost immediately before arrival. Check in was easy. We did not experience any maintenance issues. Everything was as described/pictured. We loved being next to the pool and a very short walk to the breathtaking beaches. The location is near everything. The home was equipped with everything our family needed during our stay. We are already excited to rebook for next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Choice

Couldn't have asked for a better spot. Location to beach & pool can't be any better and plenty of restaurants and activities are very short drives away. Perfect getaway spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W., PERRYVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!!

Another amazing stay in this house, it is our second time and plan on coming back next year. Perfect spot for beach and pool time. It is a beautiful unit. Love the updates and the oversized beach towels added this time. We enjoyed every minute of our time here. We had the best vacation ever. Our 2 year old and 4 year old had so much fun. Owners are super responsive and so nice as well. Wouldn’t change a thing about our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break

The home was perfect for our needs. It was a great value. The community felt very safe and protected. We were a little disappointed, because I thought we would have more of a beach view.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

Liked: Cleanliness

One night stay

Best stay we had! Beautiful townhome! Close to beach and walk out front door and the pool is right there. Great communication with the owners
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Clean, great furnishings, kitchen had everything we needed and great beach stuff for all ages. Easy walk to beach and chairs and umbrella provided was a nice touch. We’ve been renting places at the beach from Mexico Beach to Destin for 30+ years and this place ranked near the top in all areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024