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⛱️Walk to Beach- Pool- Southbay#88 Townhome☀️

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A coastal hotel with multiple high-rise buildings, a parking lot, and a tennis court.
A grassy area with trees and a concrete wall.
A tree in a yard with a utility box and a fence.
A two-story apartment building with a light green exterior, white trim, and numbered doors.
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with a tennis court, a swimming pool, and a beach.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Destin Harbor

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Choctawhatchee Bay
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Harbor
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Guest Bedroom 1- Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2- Upstairs

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom- Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Half Guest Bath

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Choctawhatchee Bay - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Destin Harbor - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Track Family Recreation Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Jolee Island Nature Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does ⛱️Walk to Beach- Pool- Southbay#88 Townhome☀️ have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at ⛱️Walk to Beach- Pool- Southbay#88 Townhome☀️?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ⛱️Walk to Beach- Pool- Southbay#88 Townhome☀️ on 21 Nov 2026 start from £693, 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 ⛱️Walk to Beach- Pool- Southbay#88 Townhome☀️ pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at ⛱️Walk to Beach- Pool- Southbay#88 Townhome☀️?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ⛱️Walk to Beach- Pool- Southbay#88 Townhome☀️?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ⛱️Walk to Beach- Pool- Southbay#88 Townhome☀️?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ⛱️Walk to Beach- Pool- Southbay#88 Townhome☀️ located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Destin Beaches and Destin Harbor Boardwalk. Destin Harbor and Choctawhatchee Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Literally 1 min walk to beach. House was very clean. Our family had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad SouthBay by the Gulf #88’s location and cleanliness helped make your family’s beach stay great. We’d love to host you again. RealJoy Destin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Over all stay was great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the home for the price and location. Only negative was amenities (such as toilet paper, paper towels, soap etc.) were very sparse for a 5 night stay and everything was sort of cheap. I am not expecting luxury items when staying somewhere, but toilet paper being one ply and not providing more than one small bottle of shampoo and no conditioner seemed a bit lacking. Overall, if you don’t mind doing a quick run to target for a few basics, this home was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pool was just across the parking lot, it was clean and refreshing. Beach access was close as well. They had a Place to clean off your feet and shower off if needed. You can rent umbrella and chairs. . Washer/Dryer worked great. Clean rooms and beds slept good.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! We hope to host you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is in such a great location for beach access and pool is right across the way... worth the money. & pickleball right next door. My only suggestion is A coat of paint and some updating... the cleanliness was amazing! Much appreciated.... it is cute. The beach access is incredibly close.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2026
Thank you for your review. We're glad the location, easy beach access, pool, and nearby pickleball courts worked so well for your stay. Happy to hear the cleanliness met your expectations. We'd love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great location and great property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2024
Jitesh, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled you enjoyed the location and property. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Very easy walk to the beach and just a quick drive to the Harbor Walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2024
Annalee, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're glad you enjoyed the convenient location and proximity to the beach and Harbor Walk. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the condo was great. Very clean and the management was very responsive. Just a short walk across the parking lot to the beach and pool, all were very accurately displayed in the photos. We were extremely happy with our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2025
Gina, thank you for your 5-star review. We're glad you found the condo clean. It's great to hear that the location and amenities met your expectations. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

It was a nice quiet property when we were there. Short walk to the beach or the pool. Had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2025
Shelley, thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the quiet atmosphere and found it easy to access both the beach and the pool. It sounds like you had a great time, and we hope to see you again for another relaxing stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Nice place , need update new tv , the place closer to everything ,!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
Khoa, thank you for your feedback. We're glad you found the location convenient and enjoyed your stay. We appreciate your suggestion about the TV and will take it into consideration for future updates. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Close to the beach! Cute place! No beach towels so bring your own!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Everything was amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun 2024
Tiffany, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience with us. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

We really enjoyed our stay @ Gulf 88! The townhouse fit our needs perfectly! The beech access was easy and was a great time for my family. I would highly recommend this property! When we come back to Destin in the future, we would definitely book this place again. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2024
Aaron, Thank you for the 5-star review. We’re so glad to hear Gulf 88 was perfect for your family and that you had a great time at the beach. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip to Destin. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you

Overall a nice stay and good location to the beach. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2024
Kari, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're pleased to hear you had a nice stay and enjoyed the good location close to the beach. We'd love to have you back for another visit. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful!

Loved having a washer and dryer on the first floor and quick customer service. The home was clean and close to the beach and pool as well as everything else. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2024
Maribeth, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed the convenience of the in-unit laundry and our responsive customer service. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break

The property was in a good location especially close to the beach and pool. A gated area. The unit was dated but primary areas newly renovated and clean. It worked great having 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2024
Kim, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're glad you enjoyed the great location and found the unit clean and accommodating. We hope you join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice location

This townhome has all new kitchen items, flooring, etc. nice place. The room with the three beds is for little kids. Three full size adults would be uncomfortable sleeping in the little beds but other than that it was great. Right across the parking lot from the beach. Would def recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Steph, Thank you for the 5-star review. We hope you enjoyed some time on our beautiful beaches and had a safe trip home. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice stay!

This way a very nice stay by no means. However i would recommend the owner provide beach chairs for guest or pay for the fees association with having the beach service. During our stay we found a few water bugs near and inside of the property. We notified management during our stay and they were very responsive. The location is very close to pool and beach. I would also recommend the owner to have atleast 10 beach towels to provide for guests especially keeping in mind those who fly into Florida.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
I wish I could give this place a better review. Truth is the pictures make it look much nicer than it truly is. I was truly shocked by how few basic amenities they offered. Only 1 roll of TP per bathroom, no travel shampoo/conditioner, not even salt and pepper in the cabinet. Not having a pack n play was kind of a bummer, and while yhey are partnered with a rental company for baby supplies it cost 295 to rent a pack n play for 3 nights. Absolutely absurd. We ended up buying one at Walmart. We also found multiple roaches inside the house, upstairs and down. We paid over 1,300 for 3 nights….I just feel like for how much we paid they could definitely give more than they do. Beware if you have kids(especially babies or toddlers) that the stairs are VERY steep and slippery. Bunk bed in one of the rooms is sinking. One of the bedrooms has a fan that you can’t use because it’s obnoxiously loud, the other bedroom doesn’t even have a ceiling light….the only light in the room is a lamp. Air does not circulate well, so woke up drenched in sweat every morning(this has been a long time issue because nearly everything metal inside the house is rusted). we had to just tough it out because we couldn’t afford to lose the money we spent on this place. The only positive was how easy the beach access was and how kind the beach set up guys were. I can’t say we would ever recommend this place or come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Well first I will start with the pros. Location is great, close to both the pool and the beach. The check-in process with the codes was very seamless and the property was impeccably clean which is much appreciated.And for the not so good. FWIW all 4 people staying were not fans of the beds(super firm). The big thing though we got there late the first day, but on the second day my kids (grown) noticed that their upstairs hallway bathroom would not flush. Nothing that we did should have made this happen but even after multiple flushings water would only go down with plunging...no big deal things happen. I reached out (after hours) to the property manager to inform them. They responded promptly the next morning and said we would be put on that days schedule which are all acceptable responses. That day came and went no one came or reached out. I thought surely the next day they would get to it (we were out most of the day), but no one came and no one from the management reached out. I reached out that night to ask about it, they confirmed their maintenance people dropped the ball and never did it. And they clearly never closed the loop to ensure it was completed, so they dropped the ball as well. We were leaving the next day, so I wasn't getting worked up any more over it, the kids were already just going downstairs to use the downstairs restroom. I was basically just offered an apologetic "we're sorry" email. That was their extent of trying to make it right.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice condo, very affordable

We loved the location, short walk across the parking lot to the beach or the pool! Condo was very clean, could use some updating, but the price reflects that. We had everything we needed walking in the door, it felt like staying at a family members vacation house mixed with a hotel. Easy check in/out. We are already talking about coming back next year! We had seven people with us and didn’t feel crowded, lots of space to hang out together. Plus, 2 1/2 baths and lots of closet space, so plenty of space for everyone to have their stuff, and we had a lot!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2024
Alison, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're glad you loved the location and found the condo spacious and accommodating for your group. We hope you join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Uber difficulties

Great place but Uber continued to have issues the whole stay finding location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2024
Glyn, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the Uber service during your stay. All of the little roads in our beach community don't show up in Google Maps sometimes. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Southbay 88

The location was great. Only a short walk to the pool, beach, and tennis courts. The kitchen was well-stocked with cooking appliances. Our only disappointments were the uncomfortably hard and thin mattresses, and the tiny tvs in the bedrooms. Even in the kid's room, the mattress was so creaky that we could hear every toss/turn in the night through the walls. Didn't get a lot of sleep because of this. There was also ongoing construction on an adjacent property behind the unit that started pretty early in the morning. Overall, nice place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Everything was out dated besides stove, micro, refrigerator. No keurig, old coffee makers. Old panted over walls and decor. Just didn’t fell welcoming or a home away from home feel. Odd smell in all bathrooms. We had to put a towel down at the front door to prevent outside pests from entering we learned from the first night. Only smart tv was in living room and as we know modern times people want to have the ability to get Netflix etc on all TVs in each room. The tvs in all bedrooms was 20” or less.We rotated a box fan each night for a comfortable cool night’s sleep, after 90 degree weather. 48 per day if you wanted an umbrella with 2 beach chairs on the beach. If you brought your own you would have to be behind the paid umbrellas. The access to the beach was good and close depending on what unit you stayed in. Office staff responded quickly with ac issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2025
Hi Stacy, thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear the office team was responsive and that you appreciated the beach access. We apologize that the decor and amenities didn’t meet your expectations and that you encountered issues with the smell and cooling during your stay. We will share your comments with the property team to look into improvements, including TV upgrades and pest prevention. We appreciate your honest review and hope you’ll consider staying with us again.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Disappointed

I’ve stayed in Southbay all my life, but this was the first time I booked through VRBO and RealJoy Vacations. I saw that other condos were available and I thought I would give it a try. I reached out via email with some questions about a week prior to traveling and never heard back. I called about two days prior to ask those questions and the lady on the phone, though doing her job, would not pass along my questions to higher management or the homeowner. We did not receive check in instructions with the property codes and check in times until the day of. This made timing for travel on the day of more difficult. When we arrived at the property, the door was ajar and music was playing loudly. This made us feel a little unsafe. My husband had to walk in to make sure everything was okay. The company was also very inflexible about the check in and check out times even though there were no reservations before or after ours shown online. We have booked at Southbay through other companies previously and they were more willing to accommodate where possible. Additionally, we found a cockroach in the kitchen and the beds were like sleeping on concrete. I slept better on the beach and looked forward to getting back to my own bed. The exhaust fan in the master bathroom sounded like it was on its last leg. I will be staying again at Southbay but not with this company or homeowner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2024
Molly, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered during your stay. It's concerning to hear about the communication delays prior to your arrival and I'm sorry for any unease caused by the state of the property upon your arrival. We take cleanliness very seriously, and I regret that you found a cockroach in the kitchen. This will be addressed with our cleaning team to ensure it does not happen in the future. I will also follow up regarding the condition of the beds and the exhaust fan. Flexibility with check-in and check-out times is important, and we strive to accommodate our guests whenever possible. I'm sorry this was not reflected in your experience. Your feedback is valuable, and I appreciate you bringing these matters to our attention. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future.
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