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Southbay 81 • Townhome w/ Seasonal Beach Service

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A dining area with a glass table and wicker chairs, a beige sofa, and a chandelier.
A beach with white sand, a clear blue sky, and a calm sea. There are footprints in the sand and a blue umbrella in the distance.
A patio with a grill, wicker chairs, a table, and an umbrella.
A rooftop swimming pool with two separate sections, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, and a view of a cityscape with palm trees.
A white interior hallway with a staircase, a door with louvered shutters, and a light fixture on the ceiling.

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

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Shared communal 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

1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Half 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 on the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Map
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

Is Southbay 81 • Townhome w/ Seasonal Beach Service pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Southbay 81 • Townhome w/ Seasonal Beach Service?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Southbay 81 • Townhome w/ Seasonal Beach Service?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southbay 81 • Townhome w/ Seasonal Beach Service?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Southbay 81 • Townhome w/ Seasonal Beach Service located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park, 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. 19 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Potentially very nice property but things were missing off the wall, broken chair in closet, stained upholstered chair, broken Murphy bed - if they fix these little things like this it could be very nice. Loved how you can just walk out your door to the beach and the pool. Liked the bedroom furniture.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very professional.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad you found SouthBay by the Gulf #81 very professional. We hope to host you again. RealJoy Destin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Room wasn’t mopped at all and extremely dirty. The wrong address was listed for this property and took us to a completely different area. Other than that, it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review and for letting us know. We're very sorry the room wasn't properly cleaned and that the listing showed the wrong address. We've shared this with our housekeeping and listings teams so it won't happen again. Glad the rest of your stay was great — we hope to host you again at SouthBay by the Gulf #81. RealJoy Destin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec, 2024
Chris, Thank you for the 5-star review. We hope you enjoyed your time on our beautiful beaches and will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was fabulous! We were so close to the beach, the pool, and the pickleball courts. Great beach; clean of debris and beautiful white powder sand with emerald green water. The pool was also very clean. The house was roomy except for the kitchen was quite small. Bedrooms were good size with comfortable beds.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

We had a great stay at the property! Awesome location, very clean, plenty of beds. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2025
Samantha, thank you for your 5-star rating! We're glad you enjoyed the location, cleanliness, and comfortable accommodations. We look forward to hosting you again soon with RealJoy Vacations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for us. Plenty of room and very clean. Thank you for a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2025
Thank you for the kind review! Glad the space worked well for you and that you found it very clean. We’d love to host you again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unit was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach vacation

Good location, clean upon arrival
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2024
Melanie, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the good location and cleanliness of our property. 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

Great place!

The location and ease of access to the beach was amazing! The pool was never crowded either. We had an amazing time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec, 2024
Dawn, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us and the location worked well for you. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Nice condo. Close to the beach and pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec, 2024
Molly, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you found the condo's location convenient and enjoyable. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very good property

It was close to the beach and stores. House was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2025
Aubrey, thank you for your 5-star review. We're glad the location and cleanliness met your expectations. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Everthing was exactly what they said and we loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2025
Johnathan, thank you for your 5-star rating! We're pleased to hear everything met your expectations. We hope to welcome you back for another great stay soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The queen bed was not very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
We contacted the rental company about some small problems but never heard back at all..
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Girls weekend

Property was clean. More towels needed
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2025
Chrissy, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad the property was clean for your stay. We appreciate your note about the towels and will make sure to provide more for future guests. Thanks for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

There were 6 of us and we had plenty of room!

Very clean, fresh & bright. Nice area. Can easily walk to the pool, beach or tennis courts in about 5 min
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Managers communicated quickly when we had questions. The condo was close to the beach and pool. Easy access to other touristy things to do. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2024
Alison, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the beachfront views and that our team was able to quickly address your concerns. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet and close to beach

Nice and fairly quiet…sits back away from the main highway. The surrounding grounds are well maintained and just a few minutes walk to beach. Our only suggestion would be to replace the king mattress. Very clean and roomy.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2025
Traci, thank you for your review. We're glad you found the location nice and quiet, and we appreciate your comments on the well-maintained grounds and proximity to the beach. Your suggestion regarding the king mattress is noted, and we will certainly consider it for future improvements. We're pleased you enjoyed the cleanliness and spaciousness of the property. We hope to welcome you back for another stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay! Definitely will be back!

Very nice property! Gate codes for safety. I really felt I could let me kids run off a bit and know they would be ok. Nice area, next to all kinds of things to do! Highly recommend. We had a small issue with our AC the night before we left, but Chandler and Porter had me fixed right back up within the hour. Overall GREAT experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your 5-star review. We're pleased to hear you felt comfortable and safe during your stay, enjoyed the convenient location, and that our team was able to quickly resolve the AC issue. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to host you again with RealJoy Vacations!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unit 81

Outstanding communications and followup. Property was comfortable and price reasonable. Walking distance to beach and in safe secured area and near many places and events.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2023
Fred, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're pleased to hear that you found our communications and follow-up outstanding. We're glad that the property was comfortable and convenient for exploring local attractions. We hope you'll return soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would stay there again

Very Clean rental. Did have a few issues with a couple appliances, but was handled in a timely manner with management. Just a short walk to the beach, which was nice. Had a nice pool close by. The property was very well kept and had a nice area to walk my dog and they even supplied poop bags and garbage bins, which is very helpful. The teenagers in the family loved the pickleball courts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan, 2025
Dawn, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad to hear that you found the rental clean and enjoyed proximity to the beach and the nice pool. We strive to provide you with impeccable service and a 5 star experience. We love to hear the dedicated pet area and the pickleball courts for your teenagers was just the right fit. We hope to welcome you back for another wonderful stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

To Destin for the first time in 20 years

We hadn’t been here in a good while so thought we would check it out and Southbay was a great choice. It was gated so felt very safe and had all the conveniences you need. Very quiet and the private beach had none of the usual mayhem. Be able to bring my very loved dog Dude was a tremendous plus. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr, 2024
Sharon, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're delighted that your return to Destin after so many years was a great experience at Southbay, and that you felt safe and enjoyed the tranquility. It's wonderful to hear that Dude could join in on the fun too! 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
Lovely 3 bedroom 2.5 bath townhome. Within walking distance of the beach. Beach was beautiful. Had a pool within walking distance and a lot of food options with in walking/driving distance. Pet friendly place and area. Home had a kitchen and coffeemaker and all the amenities you could think of. There was great communication with realjoy ( the company that owns the homes). They reached out before we came down to make sure we had insurance if we wanted it or any activities we wanted to do sent information. Checked in multiple times during our stay to make sure we didn’t have issues. It was a great stay for 4 adults and a dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct, 2025
Thank you for the great review! We're glad you enjoyed the townhome, location, and pet-friendly atmosphere. It was a pleasure hosting you and your dog!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time and had everything we needed (except we would have loved a couple extra blankets except the one light one on each bed). We had plenty of towels and toilet paper for our 3 day stay, and the first day supply of soap, shampoo, dishwasher detergent, and laundry detergent.The pool and beach were close and very nice. We wished we had been aware that we couldn't use our on beach tent. They do have chairs and umbrellas available to rent though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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