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

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

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 81300 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Destin, FL

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

Living room - Sleeper sofa

1 Queen Bed

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 In heart of Destin
-SOUTHBAY #79. Gulf side of lake. -Short 3 minute (200 yard) walk to private beach. 1 minute walk to pool. -Gated complex.
-300 ft private, pristine white sand beach
-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 resort, Southbay by the Gulf
-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
-Condo (#79) is a short 3 min, 200 yard walk to the beach. (There is not a beach view.)
-3 minute walk to our 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
-Queen-size sleeper sofa
-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

Property manager

Patrick McCaghren

Premier Host

Languages

English

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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. HarborWalk Village and Silver Sands Premium Outlets 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. 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.

Destin, FL

What's nearby

Destin Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Henderson Beach State Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 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
‪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 Townhouse condo. 3 min walk to private beach. 1 min walk to pool. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a 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.

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 Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

beth c.

1 May, 2025

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

Destin

Property was very clean. Patrick the owner was easy to communicate with. I appreciated that he engaged directly with me about codes, checking in and out. It was also accurate that the condo was a three minute walk to the beach with access to beach chairs and an umbrella.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 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

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

Michael E.

19 Feb, 2025

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

Very good

Excellent time.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 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

Matthew B.

4 Jan, 2025

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

Great Beach House and Location!

We had 8 of us visit for the New Year and loved our stay! It was so close to the private beach. Super short, easy walk to get there. We also loved having access to a pickle ball court. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaetina B.

3 Jan, 2025

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

Comfortable

it was a nice place. Clean

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristi E.

29 Sept, 2024

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

Family vacation

We had an amazing time in Florida. The condo was perfect. Close to the beach and pool. It was very nice and clean. I would definitely rent this condo again.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene B.

2 Oct, 2024

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

Great stay

This was the perfect place. It was close to everything, pool, beach, attractions, etc. The private beach with the beach chair and umbrella was a major plus. Nice quiet gated neighborhood. We would definitely stat here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia C.

15 Oct, 2024

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

Friend's trip away

Patrick was prompt and courteous to reply. We would stay there again. The condo was clean and past renters left supplies, such as spices, etc

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daiana L.

20 Mar, 2021

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

Awesome place

Great experience, everything was really clean...Great place to stay

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Thomas H.

12 Jun, 2024

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

Great Place to Stay in Destin

Nice townhouse to stay in that is close to everything Destin has to offer. For a place that is rented weekly by different families, it was clean. It could use a few more cooking skillets and wash rags. It was a little dated on the inside, but still nice enough for a great vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerri M.

22 May, 2024

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

Wonderful

This was a great property.Had a wonderful time and host was in constant contact. We had everything we needed to start our stay.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

10 Apr, 2024

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

Great Experience

The condo had everything we needed. The location was amazing. The chairs and umbrella included was a big bonus. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmie W.

27 Mar, 2023

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

Close to beach.

Very homey apartment with all the amenities for a fun vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charla S.

4 Sept, 2023

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

First time visiting

Great first stay on Destin. Close to beach and property manager was very helpful and quick to respond to any questions!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luther O.

6 Aug, 2023

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

Piece of Paradise

Restful quite and great location

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey C.

20 Aug, 2023

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

Great Stay!

Overall enjoyed our weekend stay. Patrick was very responsive to all accommodations needed on our stay. Beach Access within walking distance as well as the pool. Awesome condo to book for a short stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Patrick McCaghren

This is my personal vacation home. I've owned it for many years and keep it clean and updated. Very private yet right in the heart of Destin (see map). Just as quiet and peaceful as the day I bought it! Drive right up to the front door and unload your car (no elevator hassle). Short 3 minute, 200 yard walk to the beach. 290+ positive reviews on VRBO.

You will work directly with me before, during and after your stay. No middleman which typically adds $100’s to the total rental fee. Be sure and look at the total charge (right below the nightly rate) when comparing condo charges.

Hope to have you as a guest soon.
Patrick (owner)

Why they chose this property

What makes this property unique

Very quite and private. Close to pool and tennis courts. Drive up and park at front door. Townhouse condo ... no elevators to deal with.

Short 3 min, 200 yard walk to beautiful white-sandy beach

Heart of Destin - convenient to new Harbor Walk restaurants, Wal-Mart, Target, WalGreens, Wynn-Dixie, Publix, Home Depot

Five acre fresh water lake on property stocked with bass and brim (catch and release fishing).