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Updated 3 bedroom 2+ bath condo-steps to beach & pool-beach service included

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Living room
Unit 68 second door on the left when you enter south side
Front entrance hall & stairway
Living/Dining Room
Living/Dining Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Destin Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Powder room(downstairs)

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Updated 3 bedroom 2+ bath condo-steps to beach & pool-beach service included

Welcome to Southbay by the Gulf unit #68. Our updated town home is just steps away from the beach & patio backs to main swimming pool. Rental includes "Free Beach Service" (Mar-Oct). Every morning an umbrella and two chairs will be reserved for you and your family on the beach. We also have some beach toys for the kids to enjoy during your stay located in guest patio closet. Our beach town home is located in the most popular section of Southbay and has become extremely popular for many return guest.
Southbay by the Gulf is a community of privately owned town homes. This resort style community is located on 300 feet of one of the world's most beautiful private beaches with pristine powder white sand and crystal clear water. The property also has a 5 acre stocked freshwater lake to enjoy catching bass and brim. Park in your reserved parking spot within steps of your front door and avoid all those high-rise condo headaches.
This privately owned two story beach town home has been recently updated in 2022 and is a 3 bedroom 2.5 bath that sleeps 8 and has approximately 1300 square feet of living space. This beautifully decorated beach town home is well appointed with everything you need to make your vacation memorable. Step out of your patio door for a swim in the pool or about a 2 minute walk to the beautiful beach. No streets to cross.
Some of the amenities of Southbay Unit 68 beach town home include:
Downstairs/ first floor:
Key-less front door lock (No more worrying about keys!)
Remodeled kitchen with new counter tops
Kitchen cabinets and pantry with plenty of storage space
stainless steel dishwasher
over the oven stainless steel microwave
stainless steel Glass-top stove / oven
New pots and pans, dishes and utensils
Blender, toaster, crock pot, coffee maker
stainless steel full size refrigerator with ice maker
Snack bar area with mini beverage fridge
Full-size washer and dryer
New Living room set with Queen Sleeper Sofa and love seat
New cocktail and end table with lamp
New Flat Screen 60" Ultra High Definition TV/ Blu-Ray player / Cable with remote
New Dining table and chairs
Patio guest closet to store your beach accessories
Remodeled Half bath
New tile floors
“Free”High Speed Wireless Internet
Upstairs / second story:
Master Bedroom- King size bedroom suite, flat screen TV with cable and remote, night stand with lamp, ceiling fan, private full bathroom with tub / shower, and walk in closet with plenty of storage space.
Second Bedroom - Queen Bedroom set, flat screen TV with cable and remote, ceiling fan, night stand with lamp, and closet with plenty of storage space.
Third Bedroom- 2 twin beds, flat screen TV with cable and remote, ceiling fan, night stand with lamp, and closet with plenty of storage space.
Full Bathroom- Full size shared bathroom with tub / shower for the Second and Third Bedrooms.
Back Yard Patio- Private brick paved patio backs up to swimming pool so you can grill while watching your family enjoy swimming, charcoal BBQ grill, new outdoor dining table and chairs, and beach toys located in the patio storage closet.
All guest have access to the property's 300 foot of private beach, two adult swimming pools and two pools for children with an air compressor station to blow up your inflatables. You can also play tennis or shuffleboard in the lighted tennis court area, fish for bass and brim in the five acre stocked lake, or enjoy feeding the lake’s many ducks, turtles and birds from the bridge and gazebos.
Southbay by the Gulf is located in the heart of Destin and is close to restaurants, supermarkets, deep sea fishing charters, pontoon boat rentals, and golf. Southbay is close to other popular attractions such as the Big Kahuna water park, The Track recreation center, Harbor Walk Village, and the Silver Sands Outlet Mall.
Southbay #68 is the perfect beach town home to vacation with family and friends and has everything to offer to make your vacation relaxing and memorable. Our town home has become a favorite for many return guest that have become a part of our beach town home family, so reserve your preferred dates today as our townhome books up very fast.
Put your flip flops on, and come enjoy a relaxing time at our family friendly town home and have some fun in the sun!
Thank you,
Chris and Kellie Bufkin
Must be 25 year or older to rent this property and a maximum of 8 people.

Property manager

Kellie Bufkin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
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Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
MUST HAVE AN ADULT MINIMUM AGE OF 25 PRESENT IN UNIT DURING THE ENTIRE STAY!

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • HarborWalk Village - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritaville Restaurant Destin - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Donut Hole Bakery Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Merlin's Pizza (Destin) - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Updated 3 bedroom 2+ bath condo-steps to beach & pool-beach service included have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Updated 3 bedroom 2+ bath condo-steps to beach & pool-beach service included pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Updated 3 bedroom 2+ bath condo-steps to beach & pool-beach service included?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Updated 3 bedroom 2+ bath condo-steps to beach & pool-beach service included?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Updated 3 bedroom 2+ bath condo-steps to beach & pool-beach service included located?

Nestled on the beach, this Destin condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

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

Loved our stay

We have stayed here a few times and every time we have a wonderful time. Can’t wait to be back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Great stay!

The house was nice. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook for the week. Beds were comfortable. Great location right by the pool and a 2 min walk to the beach. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latania T.

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

Wonderful Stay!

This is one of the best properties I have ever found on Vrbo - top 5! The location was AMAZING and close to everything! I cannot say enough amazing things about our stay. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We will be booking again. Kellie is an amazing host. She was accommodating and responsive! You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie G.

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

November get away

Enjoyed our stay. Very nicely decorated and clean town home in a quiet environment. Just a short walk to the ocean and pool is right out back. Very convenient location to shops and entertainment. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine A.

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

Excellent place for a family.

We loved Southbay by the Gulf! The accommodations were great! We didn't have to mess with traffic to get to the beach as we had private beach access and access to a private pool. The townhome was cozy and we had plenty of room. The area in which the townhome is located is quiet, which we loved too. The only suggestions we would make would be to have extra toilet paper and trash bags for stays that are longer than a few days. The sprinkler system outside smelt like sewer but only when it was running. We were told by another guest that the pool was heated but it was not {the kids in our group still enjoyed swimming in it and during the hottest parts of the day the pool was nice..unsure if it was supposed to be heated or not}. Other than this we really enjoyed our stay and would come back to enjoy a beach vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon R.

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

Family Trip

Great stay, great place! Second time I have stayed in this condo complex and I love it!! Didn’t have beach service the first time, but had it at this unit and it made such a difference!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

Great place

The condo was exactly what we expected. It was decorated very cute and was extremely clean ( my aunt cleans houses so she looked). The owner Kelli was very easy to talk to and very quick when responding about any questions. We will definitely be booking same place next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly H.

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

Highly recommend

We loved it here. Great location and easy walk to the beach. We will definitely come back here. The only issue was the air conditioning didn’t cool the upstairs very well. Ceiling fans on high helped. Run don’t walk and book this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

susan v.

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

Family fishing trip.

We had a few issues at the beginning but they were addressed and handled.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia S.

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

Cozy family vacation

We had a wonderful time! The condo was nicely decorated, cozy, and very clean. It had everything we needed for our weeklong stay with four kids (ages 1-12). The owners must truly love it here, it shows by how clean and comfortable the condo was. The community was great, access to the pool and short walk to the beach was awesome. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MEAGAN A.

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

Great location and amenities

We enjoyed our stay at this property. The property has been updated and was clean and comfortable. The back door opens up to the pool which was well maintained and had ample seating. The tennis/pickleball courts were close as well and we enjoyed playing several times. The beach access is just a short walk across the parking lot. The chairs and umbrella were set up for us each day (tip the chair guy!) it’s a lovely beach with beautiful clear water and soft white sand. Many stores and restaurants are close by and easy to locate. My only complaint/suggestion would be to have more things available that you would need during a week”s stay. This would include bottled hand soap in the bathrooms, a few extra trash bags in the kitchen and Kleenexes. We also had to go buy extra toilet paper as there was not much extra provided. Overall, we had a great stay and would book here again if we were to return to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lillian S.

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

Beautiful Condo in a Perfect Location!

The condo was beautifully remodeled as stated with a great deal of thought placed into storage. We took our kids and their friends, and there were enough amenities to keep everyone happy and entertained. The boys enjoyed feeding the turtles and ducks as well as fishing in the lake, and the teen girls had a blast hanging at the beach and pool. We would certainly come back here again and would recommend it to friends and family.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

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

Absolutely perfect

I chose this location based upon previous reviews. If you are reading this, BOOK it! The townhome is perfect for all ages as I traveled with my children (under 10) and my parents who are in their 70’s. The townhome was very clean and had all amenities we needed during our stay. The swimming pool and beach are conveniently located near home. The owner was pleasant and easy to communicate with. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin E.

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

Extremely clean and Great location

The townhouse was so clean! We had a great time. The location is right by the gate to get into the pool and just a few minute walk to the beach. The property is a convenient part of Destin Both the owner and property manager were quick to respond. We would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Family Vacation

Perfect location and amenities for a family trip! Kids ages 3,6,9 all loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

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

Wonderful!

Condo was perfect for our Destin fishing trip! Looked as cute and clean as pictures advertised. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook our fresh catch of the day . 🎣🐠 Beautiful private beach just steps away with chairs / umbrella to enjoy. Hope to visit and stay in #68 again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

rhett d.

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

Great Location and Value!

The location of this rental is probably the best attribute. You are a short walk (200 yards) from a private beach with umbrella service included. The pool is directly outside the door. Within Destin, you are a within a mile of almost anything you would want to do in Destin including groceries, restaurants, theme parks, etc. The only challenge is locating the property the first time as they have another residential complex with a gate box on the way to this property and we were confused for about 10 minutes. If you stay at this property, please note that they have 6 beach towels that you can use. They also have several inflatables in the closet with the beach toys. You should not need to purchase or bring anything for the beach. The unit was very clean and the instructions were clear. We would rent the same unit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Summer retreat

Everything was exactly as advertised. The updates are super cute and homey. They thought of everything kitchen wise and amenities. Location by the pool is fantastic and a quick walk to the beach. Couldn’t have loved our stay more, thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Squiggles. Squid

Beautifully decorated, close to everything, kitchen had everything you could need. And right across from pool. But please put up a medicine cabinet or shelves in the bathrooms
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Great Location and New Upgrades

We had 4 adults and 3 young children in the condo and we felt very comfortable. The rooms are a good size for the amount of time you spend in them. The kitchen has all the essential small appliances and is well equipped. This is our 3rd year to stay in the condo and we'll be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Destin 2023

Great place and convenient right beside the pool
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coby T.

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

Perfect location

Super clean and cozy beach townhouse. Right by the pool. Short walk to an awesome section of beach. Close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kellie Bufkin

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Why they chose this property

We have been coming to Southbay for 20+ years and absolutely loved it, so we bought our very own condo.

What makes this property unique

Our townhome's patio backs up to the swimming pool which is great when you can BBQ and watch your guest at the pool. Rental comes with Beach service March 1st thru October 31st

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests