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Affordable Fun in the Sun - in the Heart of Destin

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Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Destin Harbor
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Heated Pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Convertible bed(s)

2 Queen Sofa Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Affordable Fun in the Sun - in the Heart of Destin

What more could you want for an ideal vacation? World famous white sand beaches, beautiful emerald water, comfortable and cozy accommodations, shopping, world class restaurants, and more! You get all of this and more when you stay in our 'Slice of Heaven.' Just park at your door and head into your comfortably appointed 3 bedroom 2.5 bath Townhouse. Avoid all those high-rise headaches, no roads to cross, no elevators, no lobbies, no waiting - you are on your own time because Southbay is a community of privately owned townhomes. Our 'home away from home' has 1300 square feet and comes fully furnished with all the comforts you could wish for. Some of the amenities include central air conditioning, 1080p cable TV in living room and TVs in ALL bedrooms, Blu ray/DVD, Stereo system, internet access and a full size washer and dryer in the home. The fully stocked kitchen includes a full size refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, coffeemaker and more. A plush king size bed, private master bath and walk in closet awaits you in the master bedroom. The townhome sleeps 6-8 people comfortably. Bedroom two features a queen sized memory foam mattress that feels like your sleeping on a cloud. The third bedroom has two twin beds with plenty of closet space.
On the grounds of Southbay all guests can enjoy swimming in one of the 2 adult pools (1 heated) or 2 kiddie pools. Other amenities include lighted tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, and a fresh water 5 acre lake that you can fish in. Destin's emerald coast white sand beaches are a very short walk away from your front door through the lush Southbay grounds - No roads to cross. And our own special free bonus - complimentary beach chairs and umbrella set up for you on the beach! (includes two beach chairs and 1 umbrella) Our townhome is located in the heart of Destin near all the after beach attractions you could want. Dozens of restaurants are nearby to satisfy all discerning appetites. Attractions just minutes away include, Harbor Walk, Silver Sands Outlet Mall, Big Kahuna Water Park, Destin Commons, Regatta Bay Golf Club, and Baytowne Wharf. It's all here waiting for you to enjoy. We welcome you to vacation in the place that we think is a slice of heaven! Keywords: Townhouse
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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 268597
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Destin

Located in Destin, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Preston Hood Athletic Complex or Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Destin Harbor - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Track Family Recreation Center - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Destin Beaches - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Jolee Island Nature Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Pancakery - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Affordable Fun in the Sun - in the Heart of Destin have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Affordable Fun in the Sun - in the Heart of Destin?

As of Jun 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Affordable Fun in the Sun - in the Heart of Destin on Sep 1, 2026 start from $301, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Affordable Fun in the Sun - in the Heart of Destin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Affordable Fun in the Sun - in the Heart of Destin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Affordable Fun in the Sun - in the Heart of Destin?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Affordable Fun in the Sun - in the Heart of Destin located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Choctawhatchee Bay and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Beaches and Destin Harbor Boardwalk are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 182 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was amazing! Lots of room, nice kitchen. It was just a quick walk to the beach, we'd definitely recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 30, 2026
Thank you for the kind words. Have a great summer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Condo was very clean and nice! The kitchen had everything I needed to make our meals. Our kiddos loved playing on the back patio and eating our lunches out there. The pool was right across the parking lot and the walk to the beach was 8-10 minutes. We had an issue with the door not locking but I contacted the host and maintenance came to fix it quickly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 11, 2026
Thank you, have a safe summer
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

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

Family vacay

We loved this property—close to everything, beach chair set up INCLUDED, clean, cool
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 25, 2025
Thank you, stay well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAniel D.

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

Great place to stay! I will be there again!

Great place!
Stayed 53 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 11, 2023
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie-Jo K.

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

Great place and convenience

It was a great place, easy to book from start to finish, beautiful property and easy walk to the beach. We loved the turtles in the lake!! Five star across the board!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2025
Thank you, have a safe summer.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LEIZL S.

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

Perfect Spot

Few min walk to the beach( an umbrella and 2 chairs waiting for you). Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Place is very clean and well maintained. It is a home away from home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2025
Thank you for your kind words
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

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

So fun

We enjoyed the beach and pool. Everything we needed was a short walk or drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2025
Thanks
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan E.

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

Excelent house

Very good
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2025
Have a good and safe summer, Thank you.
Verified

8/10 Good

James B.

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

Destin first timers

We would go back in a heartbeat. Great property and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2025
Thanks 🙏
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey C.

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

Will return!

Excellent property to stay at! Close walking distance to the beach. Pool across the unit. All the bedrooms were upstairs which is great but was a little hot for sleeping. Will stay again when we return to Destin!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2025
Thank you for responding.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke P.

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

Awesome stay

This was a great place to stay and in a great location! Very convenient to everything we wanted to do! Would definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 12, 2023
Thank you for your kind words
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Q.

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

Family Vacation

Great property and great location. Walking distance to the beach, shopping and dining.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2024
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Great location

We enjoyed our stay here. The pool was visible from the front door and the beach was a short 7 min walk. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2024
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hanna B.

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

Great vacation

We have a wonderful time, thank you
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 12, 2023
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Great stay

Everything was as described. The location was great and the walk to the beach was not bad at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 15, 2023
Thank you
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
It was okay, the unit had a somewhat of a musty smell but not intrusive. The kitchen was well equipped with a fridge, freezer, dishwasher and toaster oven. The beds were okay but pillows a bit uncomfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 9, 2025
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie Z.

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

Clear water vacation

Destin beach is beautiful The beach was just a short walk away from condo The condo is comfortable very nicely decorated owner was very easy to reach
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 30, 2024
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Destin Getaway

Very nice home just a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 23, 2022
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Best vacation ever!

Thank you so much for making our family vacation wonderful! It was so relaxing and accommodating for our family! Perfect location, clean, well maintained!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

MARIETTA A.

Destin Getaway

Clean, home away from home atmosphere, spacious place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

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

Great place, close to beach

We loved it! It is clean, the condo & area to the beach clean & very quiet!! Pretty landscape!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2024
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy J.

Great vacation spot

Great place for a family vacation. All the amenities you would need! The walk to the beach was not bad at all! We would stay here again! Thank you for a great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
We are happy that you and your family had a good time in our town house, thank you for your response .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun A.

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

Great stay for Destin

Great place for our family of seven. Everything we needed was present and the beach is only a 5 min walk thru the complex. Property manager was great and communication was top notch.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 9, 2023
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

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

Family vacation

Very comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 10, 2024
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan M.

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

Family Florida trip

Everything was great! Good location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2020
Thank you

About the host

Hosted by Pancho Stojov

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We've been vacationing in Destin for nearly 40 years and have watched this sleepy little fishing village grow into a world class vacation destination. The one thing that doesn't change are those pristine white sandy beaches that we love and the friendly warmth of the people who live and vacation here. We are passionate about maintaining our townhouse and know that if you stay there you will find it impeccably clean, cozy, inviting, and comfortable.
VIOLET & PANCHO STOJOV OWNERS

Why they chose this property

What sold us on owning our condo was of course the pristine sugar sandy beaches and the community that Southbay by the Gulf is. It really is home for us! We also love the short walking distance to all the shops, restaurants and all activities.
VIOLET & PANCHO STOJOV OWNERS

What makes this property unique

No high rises, elevators, and busy roads to cross.

Languages:

English, Croatian, Slovenian
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