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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Harbor
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Jolee Island Nature Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

Destin

This holiday home puts you in the centre of Destin, 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Destin Beaches and 1.4 km (0.9 mi) from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a washer/dryer and free WiFi. .Home features 2.5 bathrooms, a balcony or patio and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site Hot tub. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and charcoal grills. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Holiday Isle holiday home include Henderson Beach State Park and Destin Harbor Boardwalk.
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What's nearby

  • Destin Harbor - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Margaritaville - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬17 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.

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

Top Reasons to Book this Lovely Town Home:

* 50 Steps to the Private Beach 🌊

* Backyard with Charcol Grill

* 2 Pools, 2 Kiddie Pools, Tennis Courts, Fireworks viewing at the private beach 🎆

* 5 Acre Fishable Private Lake

* Pet Friendly 🐾(addt'l $250 fee)

* Close to restaurants, Destin Harborwalk, Big Kahuna's and The Destin Commons

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

This Townhome is the perfect spot to relax and play for your beach getaway! Located in the heart of Destin, Salty Paws is the ultimate beach home! Step onto your private backyard patio or relax in the Gulf breezes and the sound of the rolling waves. Want to sleep in and enjoy the lazy beach life?

This pet-friendly 2-story townhouse features 3 bedrooms/2.5 baths, and offers a spacious living room and a fully stocked kitchen for all of your cooking needs. You will also find private beach access, a backyard with dining and a storage unit with beach toys and chairs for fun in the sun 🌞. There is In-unit laundry with a washer and dryer to make your stay easier. There is plenty of room for 10 guests in this spacious home with 3 bedrooms upstairs and a sleeper sofa downstairs.

*This property is not available to adults under age 25. No Exceptions. *

*All pets are subject to approval. To ensure compliance with property policies, please provide the reservations team with your pet’s breed within 24 hours of booking.*

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*

Snowbird Season runs January thru February, on a monthly basis. To prepare a qualified quote, select your arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and the departure date (must be the 1st day of the month). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. Please contact us with your interest and to further assist!

Bed Setup 🛏:

•Master: queen bed (sleeps 2) and private ensuite bath with walk in shower

•Secondary: queen bed (sleeps 2)

•Secondary: twin-over-full bunk bed and twin trundle (sleeps 4)

•Living room: sleeper sofa (sleeps 2)

This Townhome has 1 designated parking spot and overflow parking directly at your door. The private backyard offers amazing views with a spacious patio, outdoor dining and firepit, a charcoal grill, and storage shed with beach chairs and toys. No need to leave Fido at home! SouthBay by the Gulf #122-Salty Paws is pet friendly 🐾 and sure to help you make memories to last a lifetime.

SouthBay by the Gulf is a gated, low-density townhome community. This complex is steps to two full sized pools with kiddie pools, shuffleboard courts, lighted tennis courts, beachside volleyball courts and the 5 acres freshwater lake. Every townhome features a designated parking spot right in front of your door making it easy to transfer your things in-no long walks through huge parking lots searching for your car. Come experience why guests return to Southbay by the Gulf year after year!

Area Attractions:

This great complex is just 2 miles away from Harbor Walk Village. Here you can find waterfront shopping, paddle board and kayak rentals, pontoon and jet ski rentals, parasailing, glass bottom boats, world class fishing, pirate ship excursions, dolphin cruises, concerts and live music, weekly fireworks, live entertainment, and an array of restaurants, including Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville and Harry T’s, to satisfy all tastes. You will be sure to find something for the whole family to enjoy!

Close by is Destin Commons, an outdoor shopping and entertainment venue, family and pet friendly, where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also, for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground and a mini train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including AMC Movie Theaters, Destin City Food Hall and Top Golf (May 2022)

This is across the street from Big Kahuna's Waterpark, full of great splashing fun for the kids. And it is walking distance to grocery shopping and some of Destin's best dining: the Pancakery, Crackings, Que Pasa, and Nothing Bundt Cakes!

Destin Dog Park is approximately 3 miles away for your 4-legged family members. Please note that this home is pet friendly 🐾, but that Okaloosa County does not permit pets at the beaches.

Kelly Plantation Golf Club offers world class golfing and dining only 2.5 miles from Southbay by the Gulf.

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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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,289 square feet

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 are welcome
    • Service animals 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

4860

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Steps 2 Priv Bch~Pools~Renovated~PetFriendly~SouthBay by the Gulf 122 Salty Paws?

The closest beach to Steps 2 Priv Bch~Pools~Renovated~PetFriendly~SouthBay by the Gulf 122 Salty Paws is Destin Beaches (0.7 km).

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

Steps 2 Priv Bch~Pools~Renovated~PetFriendly~SouthBay by the Gulf 122 Salty Paws has a pool and a communal pool.

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

No, there is no waterslide at Steps 2 Priv Bch~Pools~Renovated~PetFriendly~SouthBay by the Gulf 122 Salty Paws, but Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a short 17-minute walk away.

What makes Steps 2 Priv Bch~Pools~Renovated~PetFriendly~SouthBay by the Gulf 122 Salty Paws a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and private balconies help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Steps 2 Priv Bch~Pools~Renovated~PetFriendly~SouthBay by the Gulf 122 Salty Paws.

Is there a private hot tub at Steps 2 Priv Bch~Pools~Renovated~PetFriendly~SouthBay by the Gulf 122 Salty Paws?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Steps 2 Priv Bch~Pools~Renovated~PetFriendly~SouthBay by the Gulf 122 Salty Paws?

No, Steps 2 Priv Bch~Pools~Renovated~PetFriendly~SouthBay by the Gulf 122 Salty Paws does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

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

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best part of the place was the location. The beach was just a short walk away and it was in a gated area. We felt very safe. Downfalls - the back deck area was not very impressive and the pictures make you think there is a hot tub by the pool but there isn’t one. What you see in the pictures is a baby pool. We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was in a great location and proximity to town and all the attractions. The property was clean and beds were comfortable. Nice to have parking right in front of the unit, and overall a nice, quiet area. My feedback on the unit is the master bathroom shower pressure wasn’t great, and the pictures made the unit look nicer than it was. The property doesn’t have direct access to the beach, but is a very short walk to the beach All around the property was nice for my family and fur babies for the week.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael N.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany R.

My favorite things about the property were easy beach access and that it was dog friendly. I thought it looked nicer in the pictures than in person. In person, it looked like there were shortcuts taken with the renovations. Neither of the showers had water pressure. The faucet in the master shower spun, and it was hard to get it on just right. The spicket in the guest shower leaked, and the shower was more of a mist. By replacing doors and some flooring here and there, this place could be better. There are wasp nests above the table on the patio. Overall, we were happy with our stay. We appreciated all the beach toys, etc in the closet outside. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet little property! Very clean! Great location. Clean and well managed. Instant response to text messages sent to management. Easy trek to the beach. Dog friendly!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonah B.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Brittany R., Waxahachie

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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.

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.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

LEANN J.

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

6/10 Okay

Robert M.

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

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lacy B.

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

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

nice

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

4/10 Poor

Melissa A.

Disliked: Cleanliness

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

Stacey P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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