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Townhouse condo. 3 min walk to private beach. 1 min walk to pool.

Beach vacation home with a water park and an outdoor pool

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On the beach, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Marina
Exterior detail
Outdoor dining
In the heart of Destin, SOUTHBAY #79 offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy the 300 ft private white sand beach just a short walk away, or unwind by the heated pool. This townhome condo features high-speed WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances and cookware for gourmet meals.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Townhouse condo. 3 min walk to private beach. 1 min walk to pool.

Townhome condo located at SOUTHBAY BY THE GULF - Beachfront community in the heart of Destin.
My condo is #79. Gulf side of lake. -Short 3 minute (200 yard) walk to beach. 1 minute walk to pool.
-Umbrella/2-chair set-up on beach included (March 1-Oct 31 weather permitting).
-Individually owned/managed- deal with the owner, Patrick McCaghren, avoiding management company fees.
-Pool heated February 1 thru spring break (mid-April)
-14 acre private family oriented, beach front resort
-Located in gated, beach-side section of resort, south of private lake
-Close to restaurants, supermarkets, shopping, fishing out of Destin Harbor, numerous golf courses
-3 minute walk to private beach thru the property ... no crossing of streets to get there
Very peaceful and quiet - no Hwy 98 road noise
-Hi speed WIFI
-Two story townhome - drive up to front door - no high-rise elevator hassle!
-Living/dining/kitchen/half bath/laundry/patio on main level
-Large brick patio with charcoal grill and private back view
-Front and rear hoses for sand rinsing
-Living room with 57" ROKU streaming TV with soundbar
-Two twin-size sofas in Living room to sleep 7th and 8th guests (new 2025).
-Fully equipped Kitchen with refrigerator/icemaker. electric smooth-top range, Bosch dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, blender, standard drip coffee maker, Keurig coffee maker, French press, coffee grinder, "Whirley Top" popcorn maker, griddle
-Master bedroom (queen size bed - with private bath on upper level
-2nd bedroom (queen size bed - with shared bath on upper level
-3rd bedroom (twin beds - with shared bath on upper level)
-ROKU streaming TVs in all bedrooms
-Owner's personal vacation home
-1,289 sf
-Five acre fresh-water lake on property (Stocked with bass and brim - catch and release fishing)
-Condo (#79) located between lake and beach
-Short walk to the private beach, pool and tennis courts
-Setup of one umbrella and two chairs included. (Additional beach chairs/umbrellas available for rent.)
-Pool is typically heated the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Also heated from February 1 thru Spring Break, around Mid-April.

HOUSE RULES
Everyone in your party should be over 25 or be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 25. This is a family oriented resort not appropriate for spring breakers.
-No pets, no smoking. Pet and smoke free.
-Check-in after 4 PM. Check-out before 10 AM.
NO TENTS ALLOWED ON THE BEACH AT SOUTHBAY

Keywords: condo, townhome, townhouse, beach, pool pool

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • 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
  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

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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

Rules

Rate quoted is for six guests. 7th and 8th guests are $10/night additional each.
Two parking spaces in front of condo. No trailers/boats on property - short term rental spaces available nearby

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 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, a first aid kit, 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • HarborWalk Village - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Pancakery - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Townhouse condo. 3 min walk to private beach. 1 min walk to pool. have a pool?

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

Is Townhouse condo. 3 min walk to private beach. 1 min walk to pool. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Townhouse condo. 3 min walk to private beach. 1 min walk to pool. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Townhouse condo. 3 min walk to private beach. 1 min walk to pool. ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Townhouse condo. 3 min walk to private beach. 1 min walk to pool. located?

Located in Destin, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within a 15-minute walk of Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

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Townhouse condo. 3 min walk to private beach. 1 min walk to pool. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 328 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael K.

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

Vacation

Had a good time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark H.

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

Stay in Destin

Nice relaxing vacation
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes B.

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

Townhouse Condo - Southbay

Great location and everything was as advertised. Patrick made the process extremely simple and easy! Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Great stay

Overall clean and organized property. Very conveniently located by pool and beach access. Owner was extremely communicative and easy to reach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

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

A pleasant getaway

Cozy property for a family of 4 to get away & enjoy the beach with just a short walking distance -- beautiful ocean sights & sounds. The sunsets are amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

beth c.

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

Destin

Property was very clean. Patrick the owner was easy to communicate with. I appreciated that he engaged directly with me about codes, checking in and out. It was also accurate that the condo was a three minute walk to the beach with access to beach chairs and an umbrella.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

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

Very good

Excellent time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaetina B.

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

Comfortable

it was a nice place. Clean
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristi E.

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

Family vacation

We had an amazing time in Florida. The condo was perfect. Close to the beach and pool. It was very nice and clean. I would definitely rent this condo again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charla S.

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

First time visiting

Great first stay on Destin. Close to beach and property manager was very helpful and quick to respond to any questions!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

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

Great Experience

The condo had everything we needed. The location was amazing. The chairs and umbrella included was a big bonus. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia C.

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

Friend's trip away

Patrick was prompt and courteous to reply. We would stay there again. The condo was clean and past renters left supplies, such as spices, etc
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Crystal H., Conyers ga

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

Love the property

Was amazed how close ot is to the pool bord walk and beach will be going back
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey B.

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

Loved this spot!

Everything was great! The location was perfect, close to so many good restaurants and stores, and the beach is so close! The chair and umbrella rental was such a nice bonus and made it so much more enjoyable! We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen J.

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

Spacious comfortable condo

This place is nestled in a wonderful quiet part of Destin away from the crazy crowds. The condo is so spacious and is clean and well equipped with necessities. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Chris C.

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

Original townhome in the heart of destin

Overall it was a good stay. The owner was very responsive and helpful. The townhome is older but cute and warm. Short walk across the parking lot to the beach. If I had one negative, the home could use a little tlc but for the price point in the location it was a good visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Shannon M.

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

Great location

We really enjoyed the location just steps from the beach. It rained the whole time, but we snuck in a walk on the beach between raindrops. Very good location close to many shops and restaurants. A simple map of the property would have been helpful for quickly finding the pool, tennis courts, and bridge to the beach. It was less expensive than others we found and we don’t mind having a place less updated for a savings, but we do feel it’s time for a really good deep cleaning of the condo.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Just right

We travel more often than most folks so we know how to assess a property. This place is exactly what is needed for a stay in Destin. The condominium is set back off the busy road. It has perfect proximity to the pool and the beach. I rented a bicycle for the week and was able to cross the condo complex bridge to get out to the main sidewalk. Convenient store two minutes away on the corner. A few restaurants and major supermarket/liquor store across the main road. The area around Destin is busy and spread out, but this rental property is centrally located and very affordable. I couldn’t find any faults with it.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Heather A.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

It Has roaches! And dirty

We came in after a almost 8 hour drive we get there we always check our place before bringing in our things for bed bugs etc we walk-in my mother (69 year old woman) walks into the kitchen as we 3 other adults proceed to the living room and bedroom areas to check beds and couches my mother yells omg they got roaches and we all meet in the kitchen finding live roaches babies abd roach eggs in the drawers with utensils and under the microwave and toaster on the sinks and walls in the trash we call the owners number who had just text us instructions and no response we call the property manager and the house keeper no response after waiting to see if they have another unit with a 5 year old autistic child tired and hungry can’t bring our food in and can’t bring in our things all of us exhausted I call the owner 3 more times once the phone answered I heard him talking and he hung up on me! I then called Vrbo the owner Patrick was contacted by them and he gets on the phone with me finally to say I’m so sorry I don’t have anything else available I’ll refund you we ask will it go right back on our card he says no it will take a couple days we said that’s 1500 bucks we don’t have the money to go get another place now that was our vacation savings he acted surprised almost degrading in a giggle and then says we’ll that all I can do I said can you come spray there’s nothing we can do other then turn around and go back home we can’t drive 14 to 15 hours with the crew we had autistic and
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

This is our 2nd year staying at Southbay (south end). We love the location of Southbay as you have access to any and everything you want to see and do; restaurants, stores, attractions etc. Our host Patrick was wonderful! Our unit was perfectly equipped and clean. The beach and pool access are phenomenal!! We are already looking at booking our 2026 family vacation at Southbay!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

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

Anniversary

It was a short stay but a nice one. We had everything we needed. Beach was beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

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

Amazing Place with Great Amenities

We absolutely loved the place. It was safe, convenient, and beach access! Patrick was a great host and was very communicative. The place was clean and close to lots of places to eat. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannie G.

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

Great spacious rooms and bathrooms

Comfortable and great beds. Plenty of items in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worked well
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

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

Good

Great Condo, exactly as stated
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025