Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
35 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Guest Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom
2 Single Beds
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
1/2 Bathroom
Toilet
Guest Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Southbay by the Gulf 37 | Beach Service Included | Near Pools + Tennis Courts
Southbay by the Gulf 37 a 3 bed/ 2.5 bath townhome. This unit comfortably sleeps 6 with its King, Queen, two Twin singles, and a sleeper sofa . This secluded property offers such a variety of vacation homes; you will be drawn back, time after memorable time. Our units feature private patios to enjoy beautiful views from! Southbay has 2 swimming pools and 2 kiddy pools; we heat the south pool seasonally. If it s tennis that you love, we have that too. Our grounds are made for walking so park at your front door and enjoy a stroll through the property while feeding the birds, fish and turtles.
*Complimentary Beach Service Provided (2 Chairs and 1 Umbrella / March - October).
*7 night minimum (Saturday - Saturday) Memorial Day - Labor Day / Spring Break Fall Break*
Property manager
Brad Johnson
Premier Host
Languages
English
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About the area
Destin
Located in Destin, this holiday home is near the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Henderson Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
HarborWalk Village - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Margaritaville Restaurant Destin - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min walk
Donut Hole Bakery Cafe - 3 min drive
Merlin's Pizza (Destin) - 3 min drive
Harbor Docks - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Southbay by the Gulf 37 | Beach Service Included | Near Pools + Tennis Courts have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Southbay by the Gulf 37 | Beach Service Included | Near Pools + Tennis Courts pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Southbay by the Gulf 37 | Beach Service Included | Near Pools + Tennis Courts?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Southbay by the Gulf 37 | Beach Service Included | Near Pools + Tennis Courts?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Southbay by the Gulf 37 | Beach Service Included | Near Pools + Tennis Courts located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 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.
Reviews
8.4
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This is our second year staying at this property and we absolutely love it. Perfect location to everything and very clean and nice. Will be booking again.
Lovely area. Nice condo. Rooms 2& 3 were very small. Traffic was a nightmare getting in and out. Ants were a major problem in the kitchen, upstairs bathroom and in the bedroom with twin beds. Reported the ant problem but never received an answer.
Unfortunately the weather was nasty our entire stay so we stayed in and cooked and just enjoyed our relaxation time together Will def stay here again
Kayla S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Kiley M.
16 May 2025
Liked: Check-in
It was ok
First off this condo is not beach front. 10-15 minute walk to beach. There were ants in upstairs bathroom. Centipedes all over downstairs floor. Master bedroom floor had something spilled coming from under bed so clearly not mopped. Air doesn’t cool good. The condo is nice and comfy stay other than what’s listed above
Kiley M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
4/10 Poor
Angie J.
8 Jun 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Vaca with ants
We’ve stayed at this location before but not this particular unit. It needs an upgrade! That’s not what bothered me though. We had ants in our condo basically the whole time. We had to throw out a full box of donuts and other items that were covered in ants. We also had ants in the bathrooms. I believe it took 2 days to get someone out there. No our knowledge no one ever came inside to spray, only outside. I was told I could buy some spray and do the inside.
This place was perfect for our little get away. We had 4 teenagers with us and they each had a bed. The pool and beach access were amazing. The outside seating area was perfect for lunch after the pool. We will definitely be back.
We enjoyed being so close to the ocean and having beach service included. We loved being able to cook together and play board games. The house was big enough for five adults!
The place was clean, some items not available as stated, location was further from beach then expected, it lacked your general spices, coffee, etc., and for short stays, that's a lot to purchase, forces you to eat out more. It was a good location to dining and other shopping.
We were 4 ladies that come to Destin for a women’s conference. We found this locations fun loved it online. When we got there everything was exactly as it showed in pictures and what it said. We loved the location and the proximity to the beach. It was very clean and very easy to get ahold of anyone for questions. We will def be rebooking this property again!
This was a good place to stay. We could walk to the beach and that was a plus. However, it was not evident when booking that we we booking a townhome-style building.
Overall it was a nice stay. A negative for us was that the beds were uncomfortable and I wish there was a TV in the master bedroom. It was slightly outdated but we didn’t go to Destin to sit inside :) the walk to the beach was not bad but further than I thought. Overall I gave it a 4/5 because some of what I am saying is my perspective and others may disagree.
The couch was dirty, ants in the master bedroom was really bad and their were roaches, the air didn’t work really upstairs
Lorhonda B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Samantha W.
4 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Great location but has some flaws
Great location to the beach and plenty of space for your whole family. The number one issue we had was, the beds were awful. So uncomfortable, almost seemed broken
in the middle of multiple beds to where you were sleeping on a hill or on the lump that made the hills. If they improve the beds...it would be awesome.
Great stay. Kitchen was fully stocked with dishes, pans, utensils. Bedrooms/ bathrooms were very clean and had everything stocked. Pool was nice and very clean. All utilities worked great. All questions we had were answered quickly.
Property was very nice. Only issues was upstairs bathroom was face bowl sink wouldn't drain, and queen bedrooms doorknobs had trouble opening. Other than that it was perfect.
Irvin G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Brad Johnson
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests