Charming Coastal Retreat. 3-minute walk to Private Beach.

At a Glance

• Location: Southbay by the Gulf, Destin, Florida
• Sleeps: Up to 8 guests
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 2.5
• Size: 1,289 square feet
• Beach access: Approximately 200 yards away—about a three-minute walk with no streets to cross
• Pool: Approximately a one-minute walk
• Parking: Convenient parking directly in front of the townhome
• Check-in: After 4:00 PM
• Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
• Guest rating: 9.8 out of 10 based on 358 reviews
• Management: Individually owned and managed by Patrick McCaghren

Your Comfortable Beachside Escape

Welcome to Townhome #79, a clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully updated vacation home in the gated beachside section of Southbay by the Gulf. Set on the Gulf side of the community’s private lake, this inviting retreat places you just minutes from the private beach, swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and other resort amenities.

The peaceful, family-friendly setting makes relaxing easy. Park directly in front of the townhome, skip high-rise elevators, and enjoy a location away from Highway 98 traffic noise. While the home does not offer a beach view, its convenient placement makes it effortless to enjoy the sand, water, pool, and community facilities.

Comfortable Sleeping Arrangements

The townhome comfortably accommodates up to eight guests:

• Primary bedroom: Queen bed, private bathroom, and Roku streaming TV
• Second bedroom: Queen bed and Roku streaming TV
• Third bedroom: Two twin beds and Roku streaming TV
• Living room: Two twin-size sofas, added in 2025, providing sleeping space for the seventh and eighth guests
• Shared bathroom: Conveniently located for the second and third bedrooms

Relaxed Living and Outdoor Space

Main Level

The main level is designed for easy vacation living and includes:

• Comfortable living room
• Dining area
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Convenient half bathroom
• Laundry area with washer and dryer
• Large brick patio with a charcoal grill and private rear view
• Front and rear hoses for rinsing away beach sand

After a day at the beach, rinse off, fire up the grill, and unwind on the private patio while enjoying the relaxed surroundings.

Amenities

Everything you need for a comfortable stay is close at hand:

• High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the townhome
• Roku streaming TVs in every bedroom
• 57-inch Roku streaming TV with soundbar in the living room
• Washer and dryer
• Private patio
• Charcoal grill
• Beach-sand rinse hoses
• Direct parking at the front door

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Prepare quick breakfasts, packed beach lunches, or relaxed family dinners with the help of:

• Refrigerator with icemaker
• Smooth-top electric range
• Bosch dishwasher
• Microwave
• Toaster oven
• Blender
• Drip coffee maker
• Keurig coffee maker
• French press
• Coffee grinder
• Whirley Pop popcorn maker
• Griddle

Enjoy Southbay by the Gulf

Southbay by the Gulf is a peaceful, 14-acre private beachfront community offering a wonderful setting for families and beach lovers. Community amenities include:

• Private beach
• Five-acre freshwater lake
• Catch-and-release fishing for bass and brim
• Swimming pool
• Tennis and pickleball courts
• Gated beachside section
• Family-oriented atmosphere

The community is also conveniently located near Destin restaurants, supermarkets, shopping, Destin Harbor fishing, and numerous golf courses, giving you plenty to explore beyond the beach.

Seasonal Beach and Pool Extras

• Pool heating: Typically provided during Thanksgiving week, Christmas week, and from February 1 through spring break, generally in mid-April.
• Beach gear: From March 1 through October 31, weather permitting, the home includes one beach umbrella and two beach chairs.
• Additional rentals: Extra beach chairs and umbrellas are available for rent.

House Rules

To help preserve the peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere of Southbay by the Gulf:

• Guests must be over 25 or accompanied by a parent or guardian over 25.
• The resort is family-oriented and is not appropriate for spring breakers.
• No pets.
• No smoking.
• Tents are not allowed on the Southbay by the Gulf beach.

We would love to welcome you to Destin for a relaxing beach getaway.

Patrick McCaghren, Owner