On the beach! 3 br townhome @ Southbay by Florida Sunshine!

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Grassy yard off our patio leads directly to the beach walkover.

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 101289 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Beach view
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer

Explore the area

Destin, FL

Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
‪9 min walk‬
Destin Beaches
‪1 min drive‬
Destin Harbor Boardwalk
‪6 min drive‬
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

This fabulous townhome is the closest to the dune walkover of any at Southbay. It is less than 50 feet to our private protected beach! Yes, we own our beach at Southbay so there are never any access issues. It is so close that we don't even take a cooler, walking back and forth between our townhome and the beach for drinks, lunch and restroom breaks only takes seconds. We Include 2 beach chairs and an umbrella March 1-October 31.

It’s Freshly remodeled with 3 bedrooms with 2.5 baths, including a brand new for 2025 master bath that is expanded for maximum space. It even comes with a private parking spot directly in front of the door. There is plenty of additional parking for additional cars, just a little further away.

All 3 bedrooms are upstairs and the living area is downstairs. The beach is right outside the back door.

The dune walkover and the beach are right off the patio and are just steps away. No streets or even parking lots to cross! It’s grass straight to the boardwalk.

South Bay by the Gulf is a gated community and our beach is privately owned by the Southbay HOA. Beach access is restricted to just owners and guests. We have 2 pools, one about 10 units away and the other is on the north side of the lake. The tennis and pickleball courts are just across the parking lot from our front door. There is no longer a grill on the back patio. We have a park style grill in the grass now.

Pancakery, Chick fil A, Que Pasa and numerous other restaurants, shops, and attractions are within walking distance. We are in the middle of all the excitement!

Well behaved dogs are allowed after approval as long as they are house trained and do not get on any furniture.

Please tell us about yourself and your group when inquiring or requesting a stay. This is our 2nd home and we like to get to know our new friends. Neighbors on either side are full time residents.

***** vrbo and Google cannot get the map right. The red dot in the photo we posted shows the exact location.******

**** We periodically make improvements and upgrades to our condo. We update the photos as we can to reflect these changes****

Property manager

Meghan and Lonnie Siebe @ Florida Sunshine Vacations

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Great complex for kids

Events

No events allowed

Our neighbor has my phone number and will call me

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Pets MUST be approved before booking pets fee reqd

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Sorry but I'm highly allergic to smoke

Do not book a pet before receiving a preapproval. Pet fee required. Reservation will be cancelled. Please contact owner with dog details. NO CATS!

No parties allowed. The neighbors will call both us and the police and violators will be immediately evicted! MUST furnish photo id when booking.

Our cancellation policy follows standard VRBO rules. We recommend travel insurance during hurricane season. No refunds for hurricanes

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Our neighbor has my phone number and will call me

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and on 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. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.

Destin, FL

What's nearby

Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Destin Beaches - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
Morgan Sports Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
HarborWalk Village - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Margaritaville Restaurant Destin - ‬3 min drive
‪The Back Porch - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
‪Donut Hole Bakery Cafe - ‬3 min drive
‪Merlin's Pizza (Destin) - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does On the beach! 3 br townhome @ Southbay by Florida Sunshine! have a pool?

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

Is On the beach! 3 br townhome @ Southbay by Florida Sunshine! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at On the beach! 3 br townhome @ Southbay by Florida Sunshine! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the beach! 3 br townhome @ Southbay by Florida Sunshine! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On the beach! 3 br townhome @ Southbay by Florida Sunshine! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Destin 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 (3.1 km) away.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sandi D.

21 May, 2025

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

Our first stay in Destin

Myself, my Honey, and a friend couple made our first trip to Destin! It was Amazing! The townhouse was perfect for a stay on the beach. Walk out the door and you are on the beach. We checked all of our boxes and were disappointed to have to go home.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAM A.

14 Apr, 2025

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

Weekend Getaway

Beautiful resort, the best location for the beach. Owners were great to work with and quick to respond to messages.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristil R.

11 Apr, 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cannefax J.

18 Mar, 2025

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

Great location and experience!

Excellent location, just steps from the beach. The Condo was perfect for our family of five. It had everything thing we needed. It was close to restaurants and local attractions. Lonnie was great to work with, it made the experience even better. I would highly recommend this property if you’re looking to be close the beach!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brian P.

14 Jan, 2025

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

Great Location!

The condo is as described. Check-in was easy, the condo had everything for cooking and eating in. Location was fantastic, you just walk out the back door and it's 20 steps to the beach. The TV had streaming services which was nice at night for the kids. The only concern we had were the beds, as they were very uncomfortable and need to be replaced. You are in the heart of Destin, so getting anywhere in town is easy. Grocery store and shopping across the street. Beach was beautiful and everyone in the complex was very nice. Tennis courts were great. Communication with owner was excellent.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

23 Oct, 2024

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

Five stars plus

Excellent location , close to beach , perfect for large family or small group . Plenty to do with minutes of the gated property !

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

3 Sept, 2024

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

Great Stay

If you want to maximize your beach time this is a great place. We were only there a few days but it was perfect. About 50 steps and you’re on the sand. Find your complimentary chairs and umbrella and you’re set for the day. Apartment was as described and great for us. We will look to see if their schedule fits ours next time we go to Destin.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Paula L.

17 Aug, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Not a good experience

The property is in a great location but the bedrooms are really small which in turn means small beds. Ceiling fan only in one bedroom. No night stands in second or third bedroom. Both bathrooms needed some repairs and the half bath had a bad place in the ceiling and was dripping. Not to mention the water from the sprinkler systems outside smelled like sewer. Wouldn’t stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay A.

6 Aug, 2024

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

Great location for beach access!

This property had an excellent location for beach access and parking! It was perfect to come and go to the beach and around Destin. We loved having the beach set up as well- this is a huge perk! The one con worth mentioning is that there is no hair dryer to use!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

31 Jul, 2024

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

Great location, lots of room

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

10 Jul, 2024

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

Beach days

Overall we enjoyed the place. Floors downstairs not as clean as I expected them to be but I gave them a good mopping and all was good. The beds are a little hard for my liking and the master bed could be larger but I’m used to a king size bed. The owners are absolutely amazing though and made this stay all worth it! Would definitely stay here again. They made the entire stay so nice. We were right on the beach and the beach set up was amazing. Definitely worth the stay for sure.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

stella j.

10 Jul, 2024

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

Family

Had a great time but the townhouse was a little small

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori N.

22 May, 2024

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

Great stay in Destin!

We had the best time in Destin, even with the weather and double red flags! This home was perfect for us, and was SO close to the beach. The owner, Lonnie, was very easy to reach when we had questions. The complex was so nice and quiet. We can't wait to return and stay here again!!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

17 Apr, 2024

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

Spring vacation

We had a great time in Destin. Condo was right next to walkover to beach. Only a few steps from back door to beach. Great condo.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel C.

19 Sept, 2023

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

Disliked: Communication

No College game day- no Wi-Fi or Television Friday through Monday

Would have loved to stay longer, but no Wi-Fi, so both my son-in-law and I couldn't get any work done, so we left Monday morning. A Keurig coffee maker would be a nice addition to the kitchen.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kyle q.

4 Sept, 2023

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

Amazing Trip

Our group had an amazing time. The unit had everything we needed plus more. The main reason I booked this trip was for the proximity to the beach, and didn't disappoint. Pour a cup of coffee, walk out the back door and in a few steps you are looking at the sunrise on the beach. We will be back next year if they will have us!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo M., NJ, USA

27 Aug, 2023

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

Great beach condo in Destin

Lonnie is great … excellent location steps from the beach … highly recommended

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

16 Jul, 2023

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

Great Location

Great location and very close to local restaurants and attractions. The beach was only steps away and the kitchen had everything needed to cook breakfast or a full dinner if needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rafael R.

21 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Desestresante

Disfruta le esepto por el clima

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria S.

31 May, 2023

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

Loved Destin

Our stay in Destin was great. We had not been there before and we fell in love with the Gulf. We talk about the beach every day and we live at the Shore. One of a kind. We spent so much time at the beach that we did not allow for too many other activities. We will have to come back and do it again. So many great restaurants close by and groceries were easy to obtain. We met a lot of great people; some we will keep in contact with. The unit was wonderful and couldn't get closer to beach access. Having the chairs at the beach was soooo nice. The attendants knowing we were there, set them up for us every morning. Such luxury and convenience not having to haul a chair to the beach. Thank you for having us and answering all of our questions. Would love to come back!!!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayleena N.

20 Apr, 2023

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

Great place

It was my families first trip to the area and we booked last minute. This place was clean, a good location, and very close to the beach. We had a great time and will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

3 Apr, 2023

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

Beach Lover's Paradise

If you love the beach this is the place for you. The walk to the private beach literally takes seconds.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric L., Grand Rapids

30 Dec, 2022

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

Great quiet condo next to the beach

Wonderful relaxing Christmas vacation at the beach. Just what our family needed in this quiet condo community. The location was great close to a lot of dining options no other activities. The area was very quiet and it was literally less than a minute to be on the beach walking out the back door of this condo. Lonnie was great to work with the entire time, answering any questions very quickly. I would recommend this condo to anyone, we would definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

22 Oct, 2022

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

Minutes to the Beach

We absolutely loved this beautiful home we were a 5 min walk to the white sandy beach. Home was Clean and Comfortable. We has a Wonderful Stay and would Consider Comimg Back Soon

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverly W.

29 Sept, 2022

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

One of our best beach trips

The quick walk to the beach was great for our 3 and 4 year old grandchildren. Our gracious host offered us beach chairs which was wonderful. The teens had a blast snorkeling. We could see a bit of beach from the patio. The pool was perfect including the kiddie pool. All in all it was one of our best beach trips.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Meghan and Lonnie Siebe @ Florida Sunshine Vacations

We love our condo and share it with friends when we can't enjoy it ourselves.

Why they chose this property

We love the beach and love this cute little old Florida townhome condo that is right beside the dune walkover. You can't get any closer to the beach than this one!