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2 Pools~Steps to Beach~Southbay by the Gulf #81

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Escape to the perfect beach getaway at SouthBay by the Gulf #81, situated in the heart of Destin. Unwind with a refreshing Gulf breeze and soothing sound of rolling waves on your private patio or enjoy 2 pools, tennis courts, and fireworks viewing at the private beach.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 71289 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

2 Pools~Steps to Beach~Southbay by the Gulf #81

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free holiday home features Access to hot tub, laundry facilities and charcoal grills. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a patio. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,289 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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
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

5375

About the area

Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Track Family Recreation Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Destin Beaches - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Morgan Sports Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Pancakery - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Pools~Steps to Beach~Southbay by the Gulf #81 pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at 2 Pools~Steps to Beach~Southbay by the Gulf #81?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 Pools~Steps to Beach~Southbay by the Gulf #81?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Pools~Steps to Beach~Southbay by the Gulf #81?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 Pools~Steps to Beach~Southbay by the Gulf #81 located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Destin Beaches. Destin Harbor and Choctawhatchee Bay are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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2 Pools~Steps to Beach~Southbay by the Gulf #81 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Great Stay

Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chrissy M.

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

Girls weekend

Property was clean. More towels needed
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

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

Great place

Nice condo. Close to the beach and pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

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

Beach vacation

Good location, clean upon arrival
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sheryl P.

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

8/10 Good

Traci L.

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn A.

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

10/10 Excellent

julie l.

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

8/10 Good

Tim L.

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

Family Spring Break 2025

The townhouse was clean and reasonably priced for the week stay. Location to the beach was ideal. Equally close to shopping stores and grocery needs. Concerns were reported to the property manager about light bulbs out, bedroom doors and one bathroom not shutting, even if locked. Yeah sliding receptacle was broken. As family, we chose to live with situation but wanted manager to know so problems could be addressed for future renters.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie B.

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

Oceanfront but...

Wonderful, short walk to the ocean. The townhouse was as described online. A few personal issues that might not bother anyone else...the coffee mugs are too small, and several items are outdated. For instance, the hooks at the entry door pull right out of the wall. The master bathroom ceiling exhaust fan looks ready to fall out.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Fred Gay R.

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

8/10 Good

Susan G.

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

Recent stay in Destin

Overall we had a lovely visit. However, the townhouse seemed much more of a corporate property than one loved by an owner and rented out. It was missing the little touches. The location was good and the beach was lovely. We spent time between both the beach and the pool and enjoyed them greatly. The kitchen was one of the best appointed we ever encountered. The bed in the primary was not at all comfortable with no box springs and a tendency to sag toward the middle. One of the twin beds was so noisy simply turning over woke the person in the other bed. The communication of the rental company was outstanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

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

Thanksgiving in Florida!

Overall our stay in the condo was very satisfying. RealJoy called to ensure that we were happy with our stay, so I took the opportunity to ask for more dishwasher tablets, kitchen towels, and trash can liners. Our stay was scheduled for 6 days/5nights, with 2 dishwasher tablets, 3 trash bags and 1 kitchen towel provided. When I requested more, the RealJoy rep. reminded me that "starters" are provided with an expectation that we would purchase our own supplies. Despite this policy RealJoy promptly delivered enough tablets and liners to last through our stay. We enjoyed the close proximity to the beach and shopping. I would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector G.

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

Our Destin vacation

We definitely enjoyed our time at this location! Easy access to the Beach. The decor in this location was awesome. Very easy and responsive communications with the owner! The rooms were spacious enough for our family of four and then some! All the appliances worked great and were easy to use. Very clean and comfortable rooms. The only thing I would recommend changing is the mattress in the master bedroom. The mattress would slightly shrink towards the center. But this can be easily replaced. Overall, I would come again and recommend it to friends and family. Thank you Vrbo for helping have a very memorable experience!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Juanita H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointed

We paid a significant amount of money expecting to relax on our vacation, but we experienced the opposite. We encountered a broken dryer in the laundry, an extremely noisy AC, a leaking/malfunctioning garbage disposal, and wall decor (mirrors and hooks) falling to the floor that all required maintenance people to visit on different days. Only the dryer was fixed. We were also unsatisfied with the cleanliness as the furniture had stains, downstairs bathroom toilet was dirty, AC vent full of dust, etc. When we sent an email regarding these issues, RealJoy just said “sorry” and did not even decrease/ take away the absurd amount of cleaning fees that customers pay. It was disappointing to having to call RealJoy everyday to “fix” these problems because vacation is supposed to be enjoyed.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024