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Steps 2 Priv Bch~Pools~Renovated~PetFriendly~SouthBay by the Gulf 122 Salty Paws

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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On the beach
Pool
Outdoor dining
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
SouthBay by the Gulf #122-Salty Paws is your beach haven, where you can unwind in a spacious living room or on the private backyard patio with dining and charcoal grill. Step into 50 steps to a private beach, two pools, tennis courts and enjoy fireworks viewing at the private beach.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101289 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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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.

Steps 2 Priv Bch~Pools~Renovated~PetFriendly~SouthBay by the Gulf 122 Salty Paws

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
Guests of this beach holiday home will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as Access to hot tub or Charcoal grills. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

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
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near the ocean
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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

Pets

Pets are 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

4860

About the area

Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Destin Harbor - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • HarborWalk Village - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Pancakery - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps 2 Priv Bch~Pools~Renovated~PetFriendly~SouthBay by the Gulf 122 Salty Paws have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Steps 2 Priv Bch~Pools~Renovated~PetFriendly~SouthBay by the Gulf 122 Salty Paws pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps 2 Priv Bch~Pools~Renovated~PetFriendly~SouthBay by the Gulf 122 Salty Paws?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps 2 Priv Bch~Pools~Renovated~PetFriendly~SouthBay by the Gulf 122 Salty Paws?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps 2 Priv Bch~Pools~Renovated~PetFriendly~SouthBay by the Gulf 122 Salty Paws located?

Located in Holiday Isle, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Destin Harbor, Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 1.8 mi (3 km) away.

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Steps 2 Priv Bch~Pools~Renovated~PetFriendly~SouthBay by the Gulf 122 Salty Paws Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

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

Family vacation

Nice location short walk to beach. Beautiful beach! Easy access
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

LEANN J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Destin

Great location. Loved the beach and close to condo. This condo needs updating especially master bathroom. Although we loved location we are staying somewhere else next year.
Stayed 26 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Great place!

This is a great place , we were there for a month and enjoyed every minute. We had a couple of small issues, and RealJoy was awesome! They sent someone immediately and fixed the problem! Can't wait to go back next winter.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Destin 2024

The property management people were very responsive. The condo need work, did not call the management company because they would have spent our whole vacation with us. We were able to manage.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne M.

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

Great deal

Everything was wonderful! Would like to let the property manager know that the remotes for the t.v.s don't work because the cable box is taped up behind the t.v.s, blocking the remote from communicating with the cable box.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Melissa A.

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

Improvements and Cleaning Needed

The amenities were as stated on the website and were great. However, the unit we stayed in was dirty, the paint inside was peeling, the bathroom door did not lock or close properly, and there appeared to be mold on the walls and vents. The outside of the unit needed attention as well; weeds and broken plastic patio furniture etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Clean and Great Location But Dated

The Property Management team was super friendly and checked in to ensure our stay was going smoothly. The unit has a perfect location and was clean. Merely Steps from the beach with a view from the back patio, which was lovely for my two little dogs. No stairs and fuss! This unit is not for someone who likes to cook as it’s kitchen, appliances and accessories are very dated. It could use some updates in the bathrooms and some TLC in some other areas. Even an area rug and some lamps would have helped soften the living room and bedrooms and feel more cozy. The beds were not comfortable either.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

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

Amazing vacation

I cannot say enough about how wonderful our trip was! My husband and I spent Labor Day week with my mother, brother, and nephew for our annual beach getaway. The beautiful beach house is perfectly sized with plenty of space to relax and spread out. The patio area provides a beautiful view of the Gulf, and the stroll down the very short path to the beach makes it perfectly located for ease. While we opted to rent chairs and umbrellas on the beach (which is private and extremely comfortable - no space intrusion!) - there are chairs, umbrellas, and beach toys ready for your enjoyment in the shed. There are outdoor showers at the top of the beach path, making it easy to wash off the sand before trekking it in with you, and a foot rinse off the patio by the shed to help rinse your feet and each items. The complex is also located across the street from the grocery store and shopping center, which was super convenient. The owner and rental property were extremely helpful and friendly as well, making it a pleasurable and stress free experience. All in all, it's an amazing vacation getaway and would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat A.

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

Family celebrates our 50th anniversary

Thank yall so much for the lovely handwritten note and flowers we found when we arrived. Our stay was great. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking . The guest closet with beach items was also great. While sitting outside we did have a family member sit in one of the plastic chairs and it broke.... the person is not large but the chair was very brittle. No injuries ... We enjoyed the beach daily... the surf was yellow flag most days but the weather was really good. We would definitely stay at this property again. Thanks.... also the agents that I spoke to several times were very helpful and professional. Thanks again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

M F.

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

Salty Paws

Property needs some TLC as there are some issues with it. It’s very close to the beach but you can’t see it from the unit. Overall it was okay and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Southbay by the Gulf

Unit was as advertised. So was the nearness if the beach. The unit could use updating as far as painting of the cabinets. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Karen H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good Location But An Updare Is Needed

Location was awesome. The master shower needs fixed so there is cold water to the left and hot water to the right. It was very difficult to operate. The floors were not cleaned before we arrived. If this place states capacity is 10, there should be supplies to accommodate those ten individuals. Ten coffee cups, towels should be at a par of 20 and heavier blankets on the beds. The ceiling fan is wired in with the lights in the living room. If the lights are off then the fan is too. We loved the location and will stay again. Just a few minor areas need to be adjusted.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

robert m.

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

Old

Need to update amenities and bedS Condo had a bad odor
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet B.

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

Easy beach access but not as advertised

The description of the property that caused me to book it was not accurate. There are no views from the bedrooms and very little view from the patio. The pictures on VRBO misrepresented the unit. Also, bathroom outlets didn’t work, and the shower door was broken. We enjoyed our stay but were disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Schylar F.

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

Salty Paws

Nice unit with a very short walk to a private beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C H.

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

Florida 2024

Great beach access, stairs we’re not good with an infant and could use some improvements on shower but overall everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

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

Great family area

Nice property - patio could have been bigger- overall good location to ocean & pool area. Perfect for family- grandparent to grandchildren.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Lacy B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

It's an absolutely stunning beach with the home being an easy short walk to the beach. Very close to the tennis / pickleball courts. Great location if you have dogs as well for the unit backs to a decent amount of grass with some privacy. The home itself needs some upgrades, the master shower was dirty upon arrival, walls, doors, towel racks, outlets are pretty dirty, paint is peeling and chipping all over the doors and frames. The kitchen is missing very basic things - scissors, salt and pepper, dish sponge, foil. The master bed is the most uncomfortable bed I have ever laid on, it's shocking they haven't replaced it yet and every move you make it makes so much noise. The tennis courts are not maintained very well. We plan to come back semi annually for a week trip to Destin, we will be looking at another location for our next trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kalen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very close to the beach access and the tennis courts. Clean, kid friendly, easy parking. No beach service for this unit. I didn’t realize going into it that this would be a problem but it was a little hard to find a spot behind the chairs that allowed a view of the water so that we could keep an eye on the kids. We ended up with 7 in the house and it was tight but manageable. If we had come with 9 like we originally planned for, it would have felt like we were on top of each other.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Wanda s.

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

nice

We very much enjoyed the nice accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stacey P.

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

Really great Destin rental!

We absolutely loved the location of this condo & the stunning private beach with dedicated chair service! The condo was spacious, quiet, and clean. Plenty of room for our group of 5. We only had one neighbor and we never heard them. We visited one of the pools and it was well maintained. If you need anything, there’s a grocery store, gas station, pharmacy, and gift shop within a 5 min drive. A few areas of opportunity would be the floors, beds, and listing description. The condo was clean but the floors were filthy. The bottoms of our feet were black from the first day so we had to wear socks for the rest of the stay. The beds weren’t rock hard but they weren’t very comfortable for an extended stay. They were also super noisy. Anytime my husband moved in the night the noise would wake me up. The beach is close to the unit, not 50 steps as stated, but still only a short walk. Also, the listing didn’t state things that were included with the unit such as a hair dryer and blender. The unit ended up being really well stocked with just about anything you would need so a quick listing update would help travelers pack accordingly. Overall, it’s a great condo and even better location and beach! Perfect for a family, group of friends traveling, or even a couple taking a beach vacay. With a few minor adjustments, this unit could be 5-star amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

John T.

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

Great location

Great location with a private beach, just a few steps to the beach. Plenty of room for our family. It accommodated 6 adults and 3 kids. It was nice that they even had some beach toys and props for the kids to enjoy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia I.

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

Trip

Trip
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

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

Wonderful!

Perfect location on an amazing beach. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect

This is a perfect place to get away … it’s just a few step to the beach and pool. Also, close to shopping and restaurants. Very clean and plenty of linens, pillows and towels
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023