Entire home

Townhouse condo. 3 min walk to private beach. 1 min walk to pool.

On beach with water park, near Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park

Southbay's gorgeous beach! 200 yards (3 minute walk) from condo.

Overview
Location
Amenities
Policies

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 81300 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Destin, FL

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half bath

Toilet

Master bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Townhouse condo. 3 min walk to private beach. 1 min walk to pool.

Townhome condo located at SOUTHBAY BY THE GULF - Beachfront community in the heart of Destin.
My condo is #79. Gulf side of lake. -Short 3 minute (200 yard) walk to beach. 1 minute walk to pool.
-Umbrella/2-chair set-up on beach included (March 1-Oct 31 weather permitting).
-Individually owned/managed- deal with the owner, Patrick McCaghren, avoiding management company fees.
-Pool heated February 1 thru spring break (mid-April)
-14 acre private family oriented, beach front resort
-Located in gated, beach-side section of resort, south of private lake
-Close to restaurants, supermarkets, shopping, fishing out of Destin Harbor, numerous golf courses
-3 minute walk to private beach thru the property ... no crossing of streets to get there
Very peaceful and quiet - no Hwy 98 road noise
-Hi speed WIFI
-Two story townhome - drive up to front door - no high-rise elevator hassle!
-Living/dining/kitchen/half bath/laundry/patio on main level
-Large brick patio with charcoal grill and private back view
-Front and rear hoses for sand rinsing
-Living room with 57" ROKU streaming TV with soundbar
-Two twin-size sofas in Living room to sleep 7th and 8th guests (new 2025).
-Fully equipped Kitchen with refrigerator/icemaker. electric smooth-top range, Bosch dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, blender, standard drip coffee maker, Keurig coffee maker, French press, coffee grinder, "Whirley Top" popcorn maker, griddle
-Master bedroom (queen size bed - with private bath on upper level
-2nd bedroom (queen size bed - with shared bath on upper level
-3rd bedroom (twin beds - with shared bath on upper level)
-ROKU streaming TVs in all bedrooms
-Owner's personal vacation home
-1,289 sf
-Five acre fresh-water lake on property (Stocked with bass and brim - catch and release fishing)
-Condo (#79) located between lake and beach
-Short walk to the private beach, pool and tennis courts
-Setup of one umbrella and two chairs included. (Additional beach chairs/umbrellas available for rent.)
-Pool is typically heated the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Also heated from February 1 thru Spring Break, around Mid-April.

HOUSE RULES
Everyone in your party should be over 25 or be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 25. This is a family oriented resort not appropriate for spring breakers.
-No pets, no smoking. Pet and smoke free.
-Check-in after 4 PM. Check-out before 10 AM.
NO TENTS ALLOWED ON THE BEACH AT SOUTHBAY

Keywords: condo, townhome, townhouse, beach, pool pool

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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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

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Rate quoted is for six guests. 7th and 8th guests are $10/night additional each.

Two parking spaces in front of condo. No trailers/boats on property - short term rental spaces available nearby

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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Henderson Beach State Park and Destin Beaches 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

Destin Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Destin Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Morgan Sports Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Henderson Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
‪Chick-fil-A - ‬16 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬11 min walk
‪The Pancakery - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Townhouse condo. 3 min walk to private beach. 1 min walk to pool. have a pool?

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

Is Townhouse condo. 3 min walk to private beach. 1 min walk to pool. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Townhouse condo. 3 min walk to private beach. 1 min walk to pool. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Townhouse condo. 3 min walk to private beach. 1 min walk to pool. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Townhouse condo. 3 min walk to private beach. 1 min walk to pool. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Townhouse condo. 3 min walk to private beach. 1 min walk to pool. located?

Located in Destin, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 15-minute walk of Choctawhatchee Bay and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Beaches and Destin Harbor Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

22 Oct, 2025

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

Thoroughly enjoyed my visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

11 Nov, 2025

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

Easy access to beach, nice quiet location. Close to anything you would need in Destin. Patrick was a great host, supplied all necessary details.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia M.

11 Oct, 2025

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

Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to make meals including an air fryer! Interior matched photos and was very clean. Beds were comfortable. It was convenient to all shoppkng and restaurants and a very short walk to the beach thru the parking lot. Loved the chair options on the private beach!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

18 Aug, 2025

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

It was nice being so close to the beach.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela y.

13 Sept, 2025

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

This is yhe third year we have stayed at this condo and it never disappoints. The location is great and is a short 2-3 minute walk till you are on white beaches looking at the gulf and relaxing and the owner is great to reserve from and work with. We have never left without already talking about next year. Will continue to reserve this condo!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois W.

29 Sept, 2025

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

Our stay was enjoyable. This was a girls' week trip. The condo was the perfect size and layout. The bedrooms upstairs allowed us to live "dorm style" and have chats each morning while getting ready for our adventures. the kitchen had everything we needed. The back patio was beautiful. Patrick did not exaggerate when he wrote that the pool is one minute away and the ocean is 3 minutes. The condo is central to every thing you could want to do. Weather was extremely hot so we spent more time in the condo than usual. The TV roku in each room was a wonderful addition!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael K.

8 Jul, 2025

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

Vacation

Had a good time

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark H.

15 Apr, 2025

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

Stay in Destin

Nice relaxing vacation

Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa B.

20 Aug, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beach was great! Location is perfect. Taylor, the beach attendance, very nice and accommodating. Owner, Patrick, very easy to work with, great communication. Condo is dated, but that was not reason for three star. We communicated some house cleaning issues, that i trust will be addressed.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes B.

20 Jun, 2025

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

Townhouse Condo - Southbay

Great location and everything was as advertised. Patrick made the process extremely simple and easy! Highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

8 May, 2025

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

Amazing Place with Great Amenities

We absolutely loved the place. It was safe, convenient, and beach access! Patrick was a great host and was very communicative. The place was clean and close to lots of places to eat. I would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

11 May, 2025

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

Anniversary

It was a short stay but a nice one. We had everything we needed. Beach was beautiful!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

22 Apr, 2025

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

Great stay

Overall clean and organized property. Very conveniently located by pool and beach access. Owner was extremely communicative and easy to reach.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

jana c.

10 Mar, 2025

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

Wonderful location, and comfortable beds!

We enjoyed our get away so much, the kitchen was well stocked for cooking meals. The beds were phenomenal, all 5 of us noticed how great the beds were!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannie G.

22 Apr, 2025

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

Great spacious rooms and bathrooms

Comfortable and great beds. Plenty of items in the kitchen.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

31 May, 2025

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

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

This is our 2nd year staying at Southbay (south end). We love the location of Southbay as you have access to any and everything you want to see and do; restaurants, stores, attractions etc. Our host Patrick was wonderful! Our unit was perfectly equipped and clean. The beach and pool access are phenomenal!! We are already looking at booking our 2026 family vacation at Southbay!!!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

27 Dec, 2024

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

A pleasant getaway

Cozy property for a family of 4 to get away & enjoy the beach with just a short walking distance -- beautiful ocean sights & sounds. The sunsets are amazing.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

27 Mar, 2025

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

Good

Great Condo, exactly as stated

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger F.

18 Apr, 2025

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

Worked well

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025