Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
40 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
Other Space 1
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
About this property
"Gulf Wind Retreat" Sandestin Beachside Townhouse, Golf Cart, Pool
"Gulf Wind Retreat" is the perfect Sandestin Resort Townhome in Miramar Beach. Conveniently located on the Beachside of Sandestin, this lakefront home comes with a complimentary 6-seater golf cart and Sandestin Shuttle passes. Just steps from the refreshing community pool and a 4-minute golf cart ride to the beach or Baytowne Wharf.
*Warm, welcoming atmosphere designed for a truly relaxing vacation *Large flat screen TV in the living room—perfect for watching the big game or a favorite family movie *Features generous granite countertops and brand-new stainless steel appliances *Fully stocked with cooking tools, bakeware, and dinnerware for effortless meal prep *Dining table seats 4, with 4 additional bar stools at the spacious kitchen island *Sliding glass doors open to a private back porch *Located on a charming lake—perfect for sipping coffee and spotting local wildlife *2nd floor master bedroom has a king-size bed, large TV, and en-suite bathroom with a full-length vanity and walk-in shower *Furnished with one twin bed and a twin-over-full bunk bed *Queen pull-out sofa adds flexible sleeping space for extra guests *Full-size washer and dryer in unit—great for families and longer stays *Resort spans from the Gulf's white sand beaches to the Choctawhatchee Bay *4 championship golf courses (3 open to the public) and 12 clay tennis courts, three hard courts, and six pickleball courts *Bayfront marina with rentals: boats, kayaks, paddleboards *Outdoor fun: biking, swimming, hiking, fishing, boogie boarding, and mini-golf *Minimum age to rent is 25
Roam the 2,400 acre resort on the Sandestin Tram or on our Golf Cart, no need for a car. With 7 miles of waterfront, the south side of the resort fronts the white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico and the north side fronts the Choctawhatchee Bay and Intracoastal Waterway. The resort offers amenities for every type of person, including 4 championship golf courses (3 open to the public), lighted clay tennis courts, lighted pickleball courts, and 2 large Sandestin Resort pools. Additionally, there is a marina on the Bay to rent boats, kayaks, paddleboards, or bikes. You can enjoy biking, swimming, hiking, fishing, boogie boarding, miniature golf, renown restaurants, unique shopping and an array of entertainment options without leaving Sandestin!
Golf Cart Policy: Please note that we will need a card on file, a copy of your driver's license, and proof of insurance to be received per cart before your arrival.
Starter Pack: We provide our guests with a starter amenity pack of Gilchrist & Soames hand and body soaps, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toilet paper, trash can liners, paper towels, dish soap, dishwasher pods, dish sponges, coffee packs, and laundry detergent pods. Once the initial amenities are depleted, guests are responsible for supplying their own amenities.
Cancellation Policy: 100% refund when bookings are cancelled 60 days (or more) before the start of the stay. Bookings canceled between 59 and 30 days before the start of stay will receive a 50% refund. For your protection, we encourage you to procure Traveler’s Insurance. Guests are required to electronically sign the rental agreement within TWO days of booking; otherwise, the reservation is subject to cancellation.
The Beyond Blue Difference: Our vacation homes are maintained above and beyond industry standards to remove any worry and make your stay with us an ideal, memorable vacation. Each home is professionally cleaned, services verified, and inspected before each guest's arrival. Our guest service team is available 7 days a week to help you before and during your stay.
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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
Miramar Beach
Located in Miramar Beach, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Grand Boulevard at Sandestin are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Miramar Beach and Santa Rosa Beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Blast Arcade and Laser Maze are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Miramar Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Grand Boulevard at Sandestin - 2 min drive - 3.2 km
Baytowne Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 3 min drive
Sandcastles Restaurant and Lounge - 12 min walk
Bistrology - 19 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Marina Bar And Grill - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is "Gulf Wind Retreat" Sandestin Beachside Townhouse, Golf Cart, Pool pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at "Gulf Wind Retreat" Sandestin Beachside Townhouse, Golf Cart, Pool?
As of Jun 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Gulf Wind Retreat" Sandestin Beachside Townhouse, Golf Cart, Pool on Sep 13, 2026 start from $370, 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.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at "Gulf Wind Retreat" Sandestin Beachside Townhouse, Golf Cart, Pool?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at "Gulf Wind Retreat" Sandestin Beachside Townhouse, Golf Cart, Pool?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is "Gulf Wind Retreat" Sandestin Beachside Townhouse, Golf Cart, Pool located?
Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links and Miramar Beach. Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Choctawhatchee Bay are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Excellent stay! Jodi was so helpful is getting us settled in. Perfect location but also felt private in a very busy area.
Lizette B.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 11, 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you had an excellent stay and that Jodi was so helpful in getting you settled in. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the perfect location while still feeling a sense of privacy—that’s exactly what we hope for all our guests. We’d love to host you again anytime!
Location great - close to beach- close to shopping and restaurants. Loved the golf cart transportation. Very clean rooms. Enjoyed the lake right outside the back door - married to a big fisherman so he fished each morning! Host was very responsive to questions and concerns. Great experience!
Lisa R.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 27, 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the convenient location, clean rooms, and golf cart transportation. It sounds like your husband made the most of that lake—what a perfect spot for a morning catch! We’re glad we could make your stay smooth and enjoyable, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.
We have stayed at Sandestin before and really like the area. We did like this location better being closer to the beach and enjoyed the restaurants nearby. The place was clean and had everything we needed. Golf cart definitely a plus. Didn’t use our vehicle til we went home.
Ann P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2024
Wonderful to hear! Thank you so much, we appreciate you.
The unit was as pictured. Kitchen was well stocked. The golf cart was a fun addition, especially for the kids. And we had a beautiful view from our upstair master. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay.
Sergey P.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 19, 2023
Thank you so much for your review and for letting us know you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again soon!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great stay and appreciated the property. It means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Joe G.
Jan 3, 2024
Good for family
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We enjoyed our stay at the Gulf Wind Retreat. The accommodations were perfect for our family of five. The management company was responsive, and the unit was in good condition. Providing coffee for day 1 was a nice touch!
Joe G.
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 4, 2024
Thank you so much for you kind review and we are so happy you enjoyed you stay, Sandestin is such a special place!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Greg C.
Jun 12, 2023
Excellent family of 4 vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have stayed in Sandestin many times and we loved our stay in this unit. It was very clean and comfortable beds. Loved sitting on the patio in the morning and enjoying the view. Well equipped kitchen. Loved the 6 seater golf cart. Would definitely stay here again!
Greg C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 19, 2023
Thank you so much Melinda, come again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Darlene W.
Jun 26, 2023
Family vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This townhouse was in a great location to the shops, beach, and community pool. The 6-seater golf cart made for an easy trip to Baytowne Wharf and the beach. We loved fishing in the pond steps off the patio. Beds were comfortable and unit was clean upon arrival.
Darlene W.
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 19, 2023
Thank you so much Darlene!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Christina O.
Jul 26, 2025
Liked: Location
Condo was ok. Master is upstairs which was not advertised in description, and my husband had a surgery recently so I had booked seeing the downstairs patio thinking it was a lower unit. Golf cart and TVs are all very outdated. No smart TVs in the condo or working remotes in kids room. Bunk bed is wobbly and broken. Location is great though. San Destin Is amazing but the actual unit was lacking. Wouldn’t book again but for a last min find it worked out.
Christina O.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 29, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that the layout and certain features of the condo didn’t meet your expectations. We understand how important accessibility is, especially when planning around recovery, and we regret that the listing wasn’t clearer about the master bedroom being upstairs. We'll be reviewing the description to ensure it better reflects the layout moving forward.
We also appreciate your comments about the TVs, golf cart, and bunk bed. These are things we take seriously, and we’ve already flagged them for inspection and updates to improve the experience for future guests.
We're glad to hear that you still enjoyed the location and the beauty of Sandestin; it is a special place. Thank you again for sharing your experience and helping us improve.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sara B.
Sep 15, 2024
Very clean and great location!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The villa was spectacular on how clean it was upon arrival. The location is great especially if you have a golf cart, easy access to the beach and not far from great shopping and food. Having the golf cart was very convenient.The company was really quick to respond back about any problems we had. Only thing I can say is the kitchen could use a little more storage for pantry items, maybe some shelves on the wall across from fridge and cabinets.
Sara B.
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 17, 2024
Thank you so much Sara! We really appreciate all the feedback and are so glad to hear you enjoyed this wonderful location. We hope you will come back again soon to Sandestin, such an amazing place. Safe travels!
this was the second year in a row we rented a condo at Beachside villas both years. They just come in moving all the furniture around and start painting no one even gives you a warning! They threw all the deck porch furniture off the front and back deck. We didn’t even have a place to sit outside.
Sheryl R.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Lindsay H.
Oct 3, 2023
Good property, good stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great location next to the pool and a quick drive to the beach. The golf cart is very convenient and a nice perk! Our family of 4 had plenty of space and the beds were comfortable. Our only issue was upon our arrival, the master room TV was broken. The rental management was quick to respond and send maintenance, however, we never heard anything from them again. So we had a broken TV laying in the room all week.
Lindsay H.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 5, 2023
Thank you so much for your feedback and we apologize for the tv situation which we have since resolved. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed this location and we hope you will visit us again soon!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
kelli d.
Jun 30, 2024
LOVED OUR STAY!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Property was great! The property community had everything you needed a golf ride away. The only downfall was the grill. The picture posted on website has a grill that is no longer there. We love to grill on vacation and were extremely disappointed. It was got a gas grill as stated in description. It is a very basic grill requiring charcoal. You need to update your pictures and description. Other than the grill we would stay there again!!!
kelli d.
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 2, 2024
Hi Kelli! Thank you so much for sharing about your experience and we do apologize about the grill. We hope you will stay with us again soon and have a wonderful summer.
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Erin M.
Apr 28, 2023
Spring 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Rental wasn’t clean upon arrival. Dishes weee dirty hair was in the sink and shower. Ver disappointed. Pots and pan need replaced. Golf cart was a good thing to have but overall I would not recommend this rental.
Erin M.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 25, 2023
Thank you so much for your feedback and we apologize for any inconvenience! Our staff works really hard to address any concerns the moment we are made aware and our housekeeping staff would have found a solution for you if you had called. Please feel free to contact us directly so we can address any further concerns.
We always have a great time in Sandestin. The golf cart is a must in Sandestin, so it's great that they had a six-seater available for us to use. The place was clean and met the basics of the advertisement so we are leaving a five star review. However, if you book this condo, here are a couple of things to be aware of that we wish we would have known. There are no spices, cooking spray, or anything other than utensils/plates/bowls in the kitchen (they did leave a couple of k-cups) - we had to purchase salt and pepper and some other basic cooking supplies which we left behind that hopefully they will leave for the next guests. There are only two washcloths in each of the bathrooms so you will need to run the washer several times if you stay for a week (also bring detergent as there were only two tide pods that they provided). Our stay was good, location was great, but some of the basic essentials we have had in every other vacation home in Sandestin over the years were very much lacking.
David E.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 25, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us feedback so we can improve our services. So happy you enjoyed this location!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Caitlyn B.
Jul 26, 2023
A great family getaway!
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The location was great...easy to get to and from the beach, restaurants and shops and a quick golf cart ride to Baytown! Also, a quick walk to the pool. We had everything we needed and had two small maintenance issues that were immediately addressed. The beds were comfy and the place was lovely! The listing mentioned a smart tv and there were no smart TVs. (Not a huge deal but thought I’d share with future renters!) The only big downside was in the listing for the unit it mentioned we had access to multiple pools and we emailed upon arrival asking which other pools besides the one at Beachwalk and I got no response. I got quick responses for every other inquiry. So the next day we called and were told we only had access to the one pool. That was a big bummer because we were looking forward to pool hopping a bit and enjoying the resort but those amenities were not available to us at this unit even though the listing made it seem so!
Caitlyn B.
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 19, 2023
Thank you so much for your feedback and we have addressed the concerns you mentioned. The Ad was updated to accurately detail our home and our new staff got additional training for the Sandestin Pools. There are three pools which you had access to. The pool at this property and the two SOA pools located by Linkside and by the roundabout before Baytowne. We have new staff members who may not have known, but we added this information to their training for next time! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at this beautiful resort, and hope to see you back again soon.