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October weather is Destin is beautiful, and there is the fishing rodeo to boot.

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Destin

When you stay at this vacation home in Destin, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Destin Harbor Boardwalk and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Miramar Beach.

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 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

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

October weather is Destin is beautiful, and there is the fishing rodeo to boot.

October weather in Destin is beautiful and for those interested in fishing the entire month of October is the Fishing Rodeo in Destin. Come and enjoy the weather and catch some fish - you may even win a prize.
Enjoy all the amenities Southbay has to offer which include: 2 swimming pools and 2 kiddie pools, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, a lake view and only 5 minutes to the private beach. The walk to the beach takes you over the lake via the walking bridge and you will enjoy the lush landscaping of the complex. If the 5-minute walk to the beach proves to be a problem for anyone in your group there is also the option to pack up your car and drive to the Southbay beach where parking is provided. Once you arrive at the beach you will enjoy the sugar white sand beaches and the emerald, green waters which Destin is known for, and we provide the beach services which include two chairs and an umbrella. At Southbay you are close to everything that Destin has to offer, shopping, grocery stores, restaurants, Harbor Walk, Big Kahuna water park, golf courses and so much more.
At our condo you will find boogie boards, plenty of sand toys, many toys for the kids to play with and a wagon to put all your things in! For your fur babies we provide food bowls.
Our completely renovated 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath condo overlooks a 5-acre lake which is filled with turtles, fish and water birds. The lake allows for a catch and release program, and you can fish right off the bottom deck of the condo. The condo has both an upper and lower deck and you will love watching the spectacular sunsets from the top deck. You will also enjoy watching the fireworks from the top deck if you are lucky enough to be here during the firework displays. We also have a Ring type doorbell for your safety and security.
Inside the condo you will be surprised by the amenities. The master bedroom has an ensuite and a coffee/tea bar which includes a coffee maker, a Keurig and an electric tea kettle. Coffee, tea, creamer, sugar and sweetener are provided. Just brew your favorite drink and take it out to the lower deck right outside the bedroom while you enjoy the morning. The master bedroom also has a small refrigerator where you can store your cold drinks if that is your preference. The bathroom has been remodeled to include a large shower with a rain shower head and shower wand sprayer.
The second bedroom also has an ensuite which has been remodeled and includes a tub/shower combination. The bedroom has a queen bed and set of bunk beds. Each bedroom has a smart TV with cable tv provided.
The condo is fully furnished with all the necessary kitchen appliances, towels, linens & blankets. You have a reserved parking spot right outside your front door.
There are two pools (1 heated...February to Mid-April at the discretion of the property management company) and 2 kiddie pools within walking distance. You never have to cross a street to get to the beach or pools!
The second story includes the living room with a 60 " smart TV, a dining area and a desk. You can walk out onto the upper deck and enjoy the beautiful sunsets on the completely furnished deck which includes a new patio table with umbrella. The fully equipped kitchen has everything you will need to cook with! There is a half bath on this floor as well as a full-size washer and dryer for your convenience.
There are also two lighted tennis courts on the property.
Southbay by the Gulf is located in the heart of Destin right off of Hwy 98. There is the Harbor Walk Village for shopping, dining, activities and deep-sea fishing located within minutes, as well as a huge outlet mall located about twenty minutes away. If you are a golfer, there are several great courses nearby. Super Wal-Mart is less than 2 miles away and there is also a Publix, Winn-Dixie and Target right across the street. There are several shops and restaurants within walking distance. The Big Kahuna water park is less than a mile away. There is miniature golf, arcades, go-carts and other rides for your kids to enjoy at the Trax!
Whether you are looking for a nice family vacation, a fun girls' trip, a romantic getaway or a winter break from the cold and snow, Southbay by the Gulf is perfect for everyone. You will enjoy the homey feeling and the fact that you will never have to wait for an elevator or having to park a distance from your door while carrying in your luggage and/or groceries. You can just park your car directly in front of the door and unload your suitcases. Come check it out for yourself.
So, schedule your vacation today! Come enjoy a relaxing time at our condo and have some fun in the sun at the most beautiful beaches with the white sugar sand and the turquoise water in Destin!!!
See you soon!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Cable programming and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a water park, an outdoor pool, and a pickleball court.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Pickleball
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,191 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Put all beach toys back in outdoor closet.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

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October weather is Destin is beautiful, and there is the fishing rodeo to boot. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great loctaion
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely loved our vacation here. The condo was absolutely perfect for our family. The open area upstairs was a prefect place for family time at night. The location was amazing. A short easy walk to the private beach. Beach was absolutely gorgeous. We had the best week here and we hope to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janelle B.

Condo was centrally located and the lake off balconies is so nice! Not too far from the beach or most attractions. Overall, decent place for the price!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen T.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July vacation

Excellent everything. Everything is true in the listing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

It is worth the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JJ F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach/House

The house was very nice and the access to the beach with the umbrella and chair setup was great. Second time staying at this property can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason a.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was a great location

We enjoyed our stay here and it was a great location. This was our first trip to Destin and it did not disappoint. The property had everything we needed. We all enjoyed being on the lake and seeing the turtles. The close proximity to the beach was convenient! The added beach service with a couple chairs and umbrella was a great benefit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santhosh G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing vacation

Condo was perfect for our family. Distance to beach and and view were awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri S.

Liked: Cleanliness

1st Vacation Ever

While myself and daughter have been on many vacations, my friend and her 2 kids have never been on one. She wanted her 9yr girl and 3 yr old boy to experience the sea and beach. It was a perfect place to stay with our 2 families. Perfect amount of room and bathrooms. Was able to fix dinner if we were awake enough after the short walk to play all day at the beach. So glad there was beach equipment and toys for us to use. And we couldn’t forget about feeding the turtles right off the balcony. The kids loved that every morning.
Every morning of feeding the turtles.
Fun in the sun
Sand castles
Chilling after all the beach time.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie J., Mobile, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

The condo was nice and in a great quiet location. The owner communicated well. The only exception is the bathrooms weren’t cleaned very well. Overall my family and I enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Location in Destin

We loved the location and the house was perfect for a family of 5. The kids had fun sharing a room and there was plenty of space. The area is great. We loved seeing all the turtles in the lake behind the house (we counted 25!) and the beach was a short enjoyable walk. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location! Comfortable condo

Great for our family. Beach access was super easy. The included chairs and umbrella was awesome. The location is super convenient to so many great restaurants and attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and close to everything

We loved our stay! The complex was quiet and close to everything. We enjoyed the pools and it was only a short walk to the beach. We enjoyed coffee on the balcony every morning. The lake view was beautiful and very quiet. It was well stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tae F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Great location and close walk to the beach! Everything was clean upon arrival. Nice updated condo. The owner was so amazing to work with! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family friendly

This property was even better than we expected. The location was convenient and only a very short walk to the beach. It had all amenities needed and more. Very clean and well cared for. Highly recommend for families!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh M.

Liked: Cleanliness

First time in Destin

Great location, nicely decorated, the beach is wonderful and a short walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place to stay

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocky S.

Liked: Cleanliness

convenience

Beautiful property centrally located. Fully equipped, parking at your front door. Within 5 minutes of great restaurants, great shopping etc. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

It was absolutely amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shea B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun beach getaway

This condo was well-equipped with what we needed, the view from the back patios was beautiful over the lake. Easy access to the beach and the pools were great for the kiddos to enjoy. We had a good time!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

The condo was perfect for our group. The walk to beach was not far at all. Lots of things close by from stores, restaurants and things to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024