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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

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In the heart of Destin, SOUTHBAY #79 offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy the 300 ft private white sand beach just a short walk away, or unwind by the heated pool. This townhome condo features high-speed WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances and cookware for gourmet meals.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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. (no view of beach from condo).
-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

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pickleball courts
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Panoramic sunset photo of HarborWalk Village in Destin, FL
    Destin Harbor
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Destin_BigKahunasWaterandAdventurePark_6127787_04
    Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sunrise over the Gulf of Mexico. Destin is the perfect place for vacation. Nothing really to do here except swim, relax, read and go to the swimsuit store. #beach #weekendgetaway
    Destin Beaches
    1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Morgan Sports Center showing a sporting event
    Morgan Sports Center
    3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • The Track Family Recreation Center
    20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min walk
  • Circle K
    19 min walk
  • Chick-fil-A
    16 min walk
  • Starbucks
    14 min walk
  • Pelican Beach Resort
    11 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 is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 286 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 335 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia M.

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

8/10 Good

Mark H.

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

Stay in Destin

Nice relaxing vacation
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

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

jana c.

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

Amy D.

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

Wes B.

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

Lindsay M.

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

Lois W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

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.

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

Cristi E.

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

beth c.

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

Eugene B.

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

Charla S.

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.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

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

Family Vacation

The Condominium was clean. We really enjoyed how close we were to the Beach. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby C.

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

Great place.

Great place. Very clean. Perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

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

Marie M.

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

Excellent

This was a wonderful place to stay. Very short walk to the beach. Clean, quite, affordable. We will stay here again. Host was also very accommodating. Thank you for a wonderful experience. Marie
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra V.

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

Perfect location

This property was perfect for me and my family! The location is awesome. It has everything you need and was very comfortable. The owner Patrick made everything so easy and stress free. I would 100% stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful vacation!

Patrick was great to work with. We had a slight issue when we arrived, and he was very responsive and got it taken care of as soon as he could. The beach service was great! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie M.

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

Destin

Condo was nice, good location, close to a pool and beach. The kids had a lot of fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Great Family Place

We stayed with our three children (3, 5, and 7) and had an amazing time. It was a very quick and safe walk to the beach. We loved the large table in the dinning room. We played many games of Uno.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen J.

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

Spacious comfortable condo

This place is nestled in a wonderful quiet part of Destin away from the crazy crowds. The condo is so spacious and is clean and well equipped with necessities. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024