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On the beach! 3 br townhome @ Southbay by Florida Sunshine!

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Interior
On the beach
On the beach
3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Harbor
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, The Track Family Recreation Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

Destin

At this holiday home you'll be 1 km (0.6 mi) from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Destin Beaches. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 2.5 bathrooms, a balcony or patio and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and a desk are also available. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site outdoor swimming pool. Plus you'll find laundry facilities and barbecues. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Destin holiday home include Henderson Beach State Park and Destin Harbor Boardwalk.
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What's nearby

  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Destin Harbor - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Track Family Recreation Center - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Jolee Island Nature Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Shoreline Village Mall - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬15 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.

On the beach! 3 br townhome @ Southbay by Florida Sunshine!


This fabulous townhome is the closest to the dune walkover of any at Southbay. It is less than 50 feet to our private protected beach! Yes, we own our beach at Southbay so there are never any access issues. It is so close that we don't even take a cooler, walking back and forth between our townhome and the beach for drinks, lunch and restroom breaks only takes seconds. We Include 2 beach chairs and an umbrella March 1-October 31.

It’s Freshly remodeled with 3 bedrooms with 2.5 baths, including a brand new for 2025 master bath that is expanded for maximum space. It even comes with a private parking spot directly in front of the door. There is plenty of additional parking for additional cars, just a little further away.

All 3 bedrooms are upstairs and the living area is downstairs. The beach is right outside the back door.

The dune walkover and the beach are right off the patio and are just steps away. No streets or even parking lots to cross! It’s grass straight to the boardwalk.

South Bay by the Gulf is a gated community and our beach is privately owned by the Southbay HOA. Beach access is restricted to just owners and guests. We have 2 pools, one about 10 units away and the other is on the north side of the lake. The tennis and pickleball courts are just across the parking lot from our front door. There is no longer a grill on the back patio. We have a park style grill in the grass now.

Pancakery, Chick fil A, Que Pasa and numerous other restaurants, shops, and attractions are within walking distance. We are in the middle of all the excitement!

Well behaved dogs are allowed after approval as long as they are house trained and do not get on any furniture.

Please tell us about yourself and your group when inquiring or requesting a stay. This is our 2nd home and we like to get to know our new friends. Neighbors on either side are full time residents.

***** vrbo and Google cannot get the map right. The red dot in the photo we posted shows the exact location.******

**** We periodically make improvements and upgrades to our condo. We update the photos as we can to reflect these changes****

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

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
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Sorry but I'm highly allergic to smoke

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Gated community
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 1,289 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Do not book a pet before receiving a preapproval. Pet fee required. Reservation will be cancelled. Please contact owner with dog details. NO CATS!

No parties allowed. The neighbors will call both us and the police and violators will be immediately evicted! MUST furnish photo id when booking.

Our cancellation policy follows standard VRBO rules. We recommend travel insurance during hurricane season. No refunds for hurricanes

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Pets MUST be approved before booking pets fee reqd

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Great complex for kids

Events

No events allowed

Our neighbor has my phone number and will call me

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Sorry but I'm highly allergic to smoke

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
Note from host: Our neighbor has my phone number and will call me
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Our neighbor has my phone number and will call me For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to On the beach! 3 br townhome @ Southbay by Florida Sunshine! ?

The closest beach to On the beach! 3 br townhome @ Southbay by Florida Sunshine! is Destin Beaches (0.9 km).

Does On the beach! 3 br townhome @ Southbay by Florida Sunshine! have a pool?

Take your pick from a heated pool, a pool and a communal pool.

Does On the beach! 3 br townhome @ Southbay by Florida Sunshine! have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at On the beach! 3 br townhome @ Southbay by Florida Sunshine! , but Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a short 12-minute walk away.

Is On the beach! 3 br townhome @ Southbay by Florida Sunshine! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that On the beach! 3 br townhome @ Southbay by Florida Sunshine! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at On the beach! 3 br townhome @ Southbay by Florida Sunshine! ?

No, On the beach! 3 br townhome @ Southbay by Florida Sunshine! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at On the beach! 3 br townhome @ Southbay by Florida Sunshine! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

On the beach! 3 br townhome @ Southbay by Florida Sunshine! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brook S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay! Everything was perfect and will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was clean and just as described. Loved having a little back yard for our little yorkie and the super close walk to the beach. Could hear the waves from the back porch. Lonnie was easy to get in touch with and always responded quickly. I would definitely come back and stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot. Clean. Next to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Phillip Landon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay! Simple easy check in/out. Thanks again to the gracious hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

C N.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an excellent time and would HIGHLY recommend this property and the hosts. Property was family friendly and you could see the beach from the upstairs back bedrooms. Walk to the beach was super quick and the home was pet friendly and very cozy. The home was very clean, very spacious, and worth every penny. The beach attendant (Taylor) was so nice and helpful and just made our beach experience that much more pleasant. The location of the property is also very convenient to everything in Destin. Would highly recommend the Pancakery restaurant right outside the property entrance. Neighborhood was quiet and the people were all very nice. Host was very easy to talk to and work with, made the trip stress free and checked in with us to see if anything else was needed. Excellent trip and excellent stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marysa O.

My family and I stayed here recently and had a good time. There were definitely pros and cons. Pros: great location! Easy beach access. Cons: the place did have several dead cockroaches, we ran out of toilet paper because there was only a roll in the bathrooms, and we also didn’t have many towels.We would definitely stay here again, just will be more prepared for what we have to supply ourselves.
View from the backyard.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

shannon b.

Liked: Cleanliness

AWESOME location!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was good but the accessibility was an issue !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would love to return

Great location, clean and safe neighborhood and beach, clean townhouse, definite 5 out of 5
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandi D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our first stay in Destin

Myself, my Honey, and a friend couple made our first trip to Destin! It was Amazing! The townhouse was perfect for a stay on the beach. Walk out the door and you are on the beach. We checked all of our boxes and were disappointed to have to go home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAM A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

Beautiful resort, the best location for the beach. Owners were great to work with and quick to respond to messages.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristil R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cannefax J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and experience!

Excellent location, just steps from the beach. The Condo was perfect for our family of five. It had everything thing we needed. It was close to restaurants and local attractions. Lonnie was great to work with, it made the experience even better. I would highly recommend this property if you’re looking to be close the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!

The condo is as described. Check-in was easy, the condo had everything for cooking and eating in. Location was fantastic, you just walk out the back door and it's 20 steps to the beach. The TV had streaming services which was nice at night for the kids. The only concern we had were the beds, as they were very uncomfortable and need to be replaced. You are in the heart of Destin, so getting anywhere in town is easy. Grocery store and shopping across the street. Beach was beautiful and everyone in the complex was very nice. Tennis courts were great. Communication with owner was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Five stars plus

Excellent location , close to beach , perfect for large family or small group . Plenty to do with minutes of the gated property !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

If you want to maximize your beach time this is a great place. We were only there a few days but it was perfect. About 50 steps and you’re on the sand. Find your complimentary chairs and umbrella and you’re set for the day. Apartment was as described and great for us. We will look to see if their schedule fits ours next time we go to Destin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Paula L.

Not a good experience

The property is in a great location but the bedrooms are really small which in turn means small beds. Ceiling fan only in one bedroom. No night stands in second or third bedroom. Both bathrooms needed some repairs and the half bath had a bad place in the ceiling and was dripping. Not to mention the water from the sprinkler systems outside smelled like sewer. Wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for beach access!

This property had an excellent location for beach access and parking! It was perfect to come and go to the beach and around Destin. We loved having the beach set up as well- this is a huge perk! The one con worth mentioning is that there is no hair dryer to use!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, lots of room

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach days

Overall we enjoyed the place. Floors downstairs not as clean as I expected them to be but I gave them a good mopping and all was good. The beds are a little hard for my liking and the master bed could be larger but I’m used to a king size bed. The owners are absolutely amazing though and made this stay all worth it! Would definitely stay here again. They made the entire stay so nice. We were right on the beach and the beach set up was amazing. Definitely worth the stay for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

stella j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family

Had a great time but the townhouse was a little small
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Destin!

We had the best time in Destin, even with the weather and double red flags! This home was perfect for us, and was SO close to the beach. The owner, Lonnie, was very easy to reach when we had questions. The complex was so nice and quiet. We can't wait to return and stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring vacation

We had a great time in Destin. Condo was right next to walkover to beach. Only a few steps from back door to beach. Great condo.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel C.

Liked: Cleanliness

No College game day- no Wi-Fi or Television Friday through Monday

Would have loved to stay longer, but no Wi-Fi, so both my son-in-law and I couldn't get any work done, so we left Monday morning. A Keurig coffee maker would be a nice addition to the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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