Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
35 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
1st Floor Bedroom/Living Space
1 King Bed
3rd Floor Guest Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
3rd Floor Guest Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
3rd Floor Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Common Space
1 Double Sofa Bed
3 bathrooms
1st Floor Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
3rd Floor Guest Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
3rd Floor Master Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
4-Bedroom Townhome with Beach Access and 300ft of Private Beach!
Southbay by the Gulf #11 is 3-story unit with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The 1st floor bedroom is set up like its own apartment with a dining table, access to the Patio/Community Pool, and a large living space. The main level features the Living Room, Dining Room, and Kitchen. The 3rd Floor features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. This unit is on the North side of the lake and is a short walk to the beach.
Southbay by the Gulf is a quaint little townhome community located on the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This secluded property offers such a variety of vacation homes; you will be drawn back, time after memorable time. 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.
*7-night minimum (Saturday - Saturday) Memorial Day - Labor Day / Spring Break & Fall Break*
Property manager
Allie Jones
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Destin
Located in Destin, this holiday home is near 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.
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 - 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 4-Bedroom Townhome with Beach Access and 300ft of Private Beach! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is 4-Bedroom Townhome with Beach Access and 300ft of Private Beach! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at 4-Bedroom Townhome with Beach Access and 300ft of Private Beach!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 4-Bedroom Townhome with Beach Access and 300ft of Private Beach!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 4-Bedroom Townhome with Beach Access and 300ft of Private Beach! 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
9.0
Wonderful
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Clean and well equipped. Loved having the pool right outside our door! Close to so many stores and restaurants. Our only wish would be a bathroom on the secondfloor.having bathroom on second
This property worked great for our family. There was room to gather to eat, play games and watch TV on the main floor and then quieter bedroom areas on the lower and upper floors. It was nice to have a balcony and the walk to the beach is very reasonable for adults (maybe a little trickier with small kids). The front bedroom had some noise at night from the road, but otherwise we were close to all the stores and restaurants which was nice.
Great place to stay, clean and stocked. convenient for shopping, and eating places. Beach was farther away than expected . Con - no bathroom on main floor. Appreciated the games for the kids.
We enjoyed our stay!
The property was easy to find and in a great location on the strip.
The property had enough room to accommodate 10 people.
The kitchen was well stocked with necessities!
I would recommend adding more lighting to the swimming pool area.
We had a great stay at the Southbay property. It was nice that there was a cooler & a wagon to take to the beach everyday. The walk to the beach is maybe 10 minutes. You don’t have to worry about traffic because it’s though the Southbay property and other properties bordering it. If staying here bring your own beach chairs. The chairs are quite pricey at the beach. The gentleman who we rented the chairs from on the beach said some units have complimentary ones, he said ours did not. The pool was nice that was right off our back deck but it wasn’t heated so it was quite chilly. It was fine to sit poolside though. The other pool located on the Southbay property is on the walk to get to the beach is heated. The Destin/ Ft. Walton Beach VPS airport is a half hour drive from the Southbay property. The airport that is stated as being a 4-5 minute drive is a private airport. There are many things that are in walking distance for entertainment, places to eat, get groceries, shop, etc. We would stay here again. We enjoyed that it was low key and we could all relax.
Aside from the family that came next to us having 3 vehicles so it blocked our van in 2 different days that we we’re barely able to pull out it was fantastic.
We traveled from Louisiana and Virginia for a week of fun in the sun and we were completely satisfied!!! Our townhouse was spacious, clean and had everything we needed. The location to everything was amazing. My family & I would 10/10 recommend this location and plan to return!!!
It was a very nice place! The walk to beach was a little further than expected from our location and the sliding glass door was super hard to open and close. It was our first time in florida snd enjoyed our stay!
It was not as close to the beach as we were advised but the private beach was nice and clean. The rooms were nice, the pool was located outside our room. We enjoyed our stay.
Overall we were very pleased but it was more of a walk than 300 ft. However it wasn't that bad but we didn't have little ones to pack along with beach stuff so it was fine.
We really enjoyed the location being a short walk from the beach (though a little further than we originally thought). The condo is nice and has a good amount of space, with the kitchen having a number of cooking pans, utensils, and dishware for our stay. The one issue we had was that it is stated that there is a heated pool, but they were not heating it at the time.
Overall nice! Kitchen had lots of dinnerware, pots/pans, etc. storage containers in very short supply. The only true drawback for our group was no main level restroom making it difficult for my elderly mom to get to the restroom. Pool was excellent and easy walk to the beach.
Was a nice place. Bottom level smelled like sewage, and was a little bothering. I think check in time is late in the day, for the amount you pay with the early check outs.
I thought the condo was closer to the beach than it was from the pictures when we booked it. There was no bathroom on the main floor, you either had to go downstairs or up which was inconvenient. There was a couple of maintenance issues but they were very prompt in dealing with them and the maintenance guy was very friendly to deal with. Overall I would recommend if you don't mind going up or down stairs to use the bathroom.
It’s a beautiful area. But I miss understood so much about the property. It was very well stocked, located very close to stores. But the picture of the property online is somewhat deceiving. The access to the beach was not easy to find, it was not explained to us . This unit is number 11 the farthest from the beach . There are at least 132 units that I saw. So our unit was farthest from the beach. You have to go through gates to access the beach . The codes had not been changed so we had a hard time getting in the first time. Then in our unit , there is no bathroom on the main floor where the living room and kitchen is located. You have to go up or down stairs every time to use the restroom. . The downstairs smelled bad all week, like mildew. . All the furniture is for tall people. I’m 5’e and all the chairs were uncomfortable, even with pillows to support your back. Over all I think this unit was misrepresented, it was not at all what I expected from the picture of the property you represented.If I ever go back I’d want the unit 131 it’s right on the beach!
I looked at a lot of places for our week long stay in Destin and decided on this townhome. My family consisted of myself, my husband, my parents, 3 teenage girls and 2 younger girls and this rental provided enough space for us all to spread out. The townhome is older but well kept, and the beds were very comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook and the charcoal grill came in handy when feeding a lot of people. One thing to note is that there is no bathroom on the main floor. This was not an issue for us, but could be for those who can’t do steps. This unit overlooks one of the pools (non heated) so we were able to sit on the lower level deck and watch the kids swim. The pool is big and goes to 8 1/2 feet.
Location wise, this set of townhomes is adjacent to the private beach, but this specific until is street facing at the front of the complex. We enjoyed being near the street for easy access to the stores/restaurants next door and having the pool directly out back. The 5-8 minute walk to the beach consists of walking across a beautiful bridge that is well lit at night, past the heated pool, and through a parking lot - all part of the same property. The beach wagon and chairs provided were very useful. All and all, it was perfect for what we needed at a great price. Would stay again.
Elizabeth A.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
About the host
Hosted by Allie Jones
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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