Townhouse condo. 3 min walk to private beach. 1 min walk to pool.

Destin, Florida
$328 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Townhome condo located at SOUTHBAY BY THE GULF - Beachfront community in the heart of Destin.
My condo is #79. Gulf side of lake. -Short 3 minute (200 yard) walk to beach. 1 minute walk to pool. (no view of beach from condo).
-Umbrella/2-chair set-up on beach included (March 1-Oct 31 weather permitting).
-Individually owned/managed- deal with the owner, Patrick McCaghren, avoiding management company fees.
-Pool heated February 1 thru spring break(mid-April)
-14 acre private family oriented, beach front resort
-Located in gated, beach-side section of resort, south of private lake
-Close to restaurants, supermarkets, shopping, fishing out of Destin Harbor, numerous golf courses
-3 minute walk to private beach thru the property ... no crossing of streets to get there
Very peaceful and quiet - no Hwy 98 road noise
-Hi speed WIFI
-Two story townhome - drive up to front door - no high-rise elevator hassle!
-Living/dining/kitchen/half bath/laundry/patio on main level
-Large brick patio with charcoal grill and private back view
-Front and rear hoses for sand rinsing
-Living room with 57 ROKU streaming TV with soundbar
-Two twin-size sofas in Living room to sleep 7th and 8th guests (new 2025).
-Fully equipped Kitchen with refrigerator/icemaker. electric smooth-top range, Bosch dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, blender, standard drip coffee maker, Keurig coffee maker, French press, coffee grinder, Whirley Top popcorn maker, griddle
-Master bedroom (queen size bed - with private bath on upper level
-2nd bedroom (queen size bed - with shared bath on upper level
-3rd bedroom (twin beds - with shared bath on upper level)
-ROKU streaming TVs in all bedrooms
-Owner's personal vacation home
-1,289 sf
-Five acre fresh-water lake on property (Stocked with bass and brim - catch and release fishing)
-Condo (#79) located between lake and beach
-Short walk to the private beach, pool and tennis courts
-Setup of one umbrella and two chairs included. (Additional beach chairs/umbrellas available for rent.)
-Pool is typically heated the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Also heated from February 1 thru Spring Break, around Mid-April.

HOUSE RULES
Everyone in your party should be over 25 or be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 25. This is a family oriented resort not appropriate for spring breakers.
-No pets, no smoking. Pet and smoke free.
-Check-in after 4 PM. Check-out before 10 AM.
NO TENTS ALLOWED ON THE BEACH AT SOUTHBAY

Keywords: condo, townhome, townhouse, beach, pool pool

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1300 Sq Ft (121 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee Grinder Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available (fee Applies)
  • OUTDOORS

    Charcoal Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Outdoor Pool Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    2 Outdoor Pickleball Courts Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Tennis On Site Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Ocean Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Limited Housekeeping
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Sxpreme

    Submitted Jan 7, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    The previous reviews didn’t lie

  • Submitted Aug 19, 2019

    Stayed Aug 16, 2019

    Everything was great my family enjoyed the condo beach and surrounding restaurants and entertainment. We will be going back great time

  • Lauren W.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2026

    Stayed Jun 6, 2026

    Easy walk to the beach and the pool. The condo is in need of an update. The photos are more forgiving than in person. Kitchen is very small. No pantry or empty cabinet to put food that doesn’t need refrigeration. The shower had hair all over it when we got there so we had to clean it. One of the tubs is missing the stopper so if you have multiple small children needing to have a bath at once, that can’t happen. It rained one night we were there and the next morning there was water that had leaked onto the floor through the glass door (even though it was closed and locked). Overall, condo could be a nice space but needs an upgrade and a deep clean, a lot of dirt/dust around the vents, baseboards, walls, dirty spots in the paint, cracked bathroom tiles etc.

  • Martin S.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2026

    Stayed May 30, 2026

    This was a great place with a short walk to beautiful beach with umbrella and two chairs included. Three adults were very comfortable with the space. It was very clean with well stocked kitchen and enough consumables for the week. The host, Patrick, kindly accommodated our one special request.

  • Tami R.

    Submitted Apr 27, 2026

    Stayed Apr 23, 2026

    Our host was great. Very easy to get ahold and also he was accomondating when we had a beach issue. The beach was walking distance and did not take long at all. We had a very nice stay.

  • George B.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2026

    Stayed Apr 11, 2026

    Obstructed view but easy access

  • Emily S.

    Submitted Apr 11, 2026

    Stayed Apr 6, 2026

    Patrick had instant communication, beach was fantastic, and facility was clean. Would love to come back!

  • Beth K.

    Submitted Apr 7, 2026

    Stayed Apr 3, 2026

    Very nice location with great beach access! Could use for a minor refresh with paint etc. Very well stocked as well

  • Amy D.

    Submitted Apr 1, 2026

    Stayed Mar 28, 2026

    This was our second time staying here and it’s been great both times. Great access to the beach and the condo has everything you need for a family vacation.

  • Kristie A.

    Submitted Mar 28, 2026

    Stayed Mar 25, 2026

    Great place- close to everything Destin has to offer!

  • Terri C.

    Submitted Mar 28, 2026

    Stayed Mar 22, 2026

    Convenient location. Patrick was very communicative. Easy process.

  • SUE W.

    Submitted Mar 13, 2026

    Stayed Mar 3, 2026

    We really enjoyed our stay. The Condo was great and furnished well. We were able to walk to the beach in 3 minutes and enjoy the water, with great weather. Very nice stay.

  • Dorothy H.

    Submitted Jan 14, 2026

    Stayed Jan 4, 2026

    This was a really nice and clean space… perfect for three co-workers who were there on business.

  • Doug Y.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2026

    Stayed Dec 27, 2025

    Excellent stay. Condo well supplied. Close to the beach, restaurants and shopping. Host was outstanding with communication.

  • Michael C.

    Submitted Dec 5, 2025

    Stayed Nov 21, 2025

    The condo was clean, the owner gave great advice on places to eat. The beach was in walking distance and that was a huge plus. We will try to book this same condo again. A

  • Denise B.

    Submitted Nov 21, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    Wonderful location! Clean townhouse, very comfortable with all the amenities one will need for a nice stay. Our host was great with directions and any questions we had. Definitely recommend this location and host!

  • Joe F.

    Submitted Nov 11, 2025

    Stayed Nov 5, 2025

    Easy access to beach, nice quiet location. Close to anything you would need in Destin. Patrick was a great host, supplied all necessary details.

  • Michelle S.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    Thoroughly enjoyed my visit.

  • Anastasia M.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2025

    Stayed Oct 5, 2025

    Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to make meals including an air fryer! Interior matched photos and was very clean. Beds were comfortable. It was convenient to all shoppkng and restaurants and a very short walk to the beach thru the parking lot. Loved the chair options on the private beach!

  • Lois W.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2025

    Stayed Sep 22, 2025

    Our stay was enjoyable. This was a girls' week trip. The condo was the perfect size and layout. The bedrooms upstairs allowed us to live dorm style and have chats each morning while getting ready for our adventures. the kitchen had everything we needed. The back patio was beautiful. Patrick did not exaggerate when he wrote that the pool is one minute away and the ocean is 3 minutes. The condo is central to every thing you could want to do. Weather was extremely hot so we spent more time in the condo than usual. The TV roku in each room was a wonderful addition!

  • Angela y.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2025

    Stayed Sep 7, 2025

    This is yhe third year we have stayed at this condo and it never disappoints. The location is great and is a short 2-3 minute walk till you are on white beaches looking at the gulf and relaxing and the owner is great to reserve from and work with. We have never left without already talking about next year. Will continue to reserve this condo!!!

  • Lisa B.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    Beach was great! Location is perfect. Taylor, the beach attendance, very nice and accommodating. Owner, Patrick, very easy to work with, great communication. Condo is dated, but that was not reason for three star. We communicated some house cleaning issues, that i trust will be addressed.

  • Jeremy M.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    It was nice being so close to the beach.

  • Michael K.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Had a good time

  • Wes B.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    Great location and everything was as advertised. Patrick made the process extremely simple and easy! Highly recommend.

  • Michelle T.

    Submitted May 31, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    This is our 2nd year staying at Southbay (south end). We love the location of Southbay as you have access to any and everything you want to see and do; restaurants, stores, attractions etc. Our host Patrick was wonderful! Our unit was perfectly equipped and clean. The beach and pool access are phenomenal!! We are already looking at booking our 2026 family vacation at Southbay!!!

  • Lindsay M.

    Submitted May 11, 2025

    Stayed May 5, 2025

    It was a short stay but a nice one. We had everything we needed. Beach was beautiful!

  • Pamela P.

    Submitted May 8, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    We absolutely loved the place. It was safe, convenient, and beach access! Patrick was a great host and was very communicative. The place was clean and close to lots of places to eat. I would absolutely stay here again!

  • beth c.

    Submitted May 1, 2025

    Stayed Apr 27, 2025

    Property was very clean. Patrick the owner was easy to communicate with. I appreciated that he engaged directly with me about codes, checking in and out. It was also accurate that the condo was a three minute walk to the beach with access to beach chairs and an umbrella.

  • Amy D.

    Submitted Apr 22, 2025

    Stayed Mar 26, 2025

    Overall clean and organized property. Very conveniently located by pool and beach access. Owner was extremely communicative and easy to reach.

  • Jannie G.

    Submitted Apr 22, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    Comfortable and great beds. Plenty of items in the kitchen.

  • Roger F.

    Submitted Apr 18, 2025

    Stayed Apr 14, 2025

    Worked well

  • Mark H.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2025

    Stayed Mar 30, 2025

    Nice relaxing vacation

  • Justin G.

    Submitted Mar 27, 2025

    Stayed Mar 21, 2025

    Great Condo, exactly as stated

  • jana c.

    Submitted Mar 10, 2025

    Stayed Mar 6, 2025

    We enjoyed our get away so much, the kitchen was well stocked for cooking meals. The beds were phenomenal, all 5 of us noticed how great the beds were!

  • Michael E.

    Submitted Feb 19, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    Excellent time.

  • Matthew B.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2025

    Stayed Dec 31, 2024

    We had 8 of us visit for the New Year and loved our stay! It was so close to the private beach. Super short, easy walk to get there. We also loved having access to a pickle ball court. Highly recommend!

  • Gaetina B.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    it was a nice place. Clean

  • Caroline S.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2024

    Stayed Dec 18, 2024

    Cozy property for a family of 4 to get away & enjoy the beach with just a short walking distance -- beautiful ocean sights & sounds. The sunsets are amazing.

  • DM W.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    Thank You, the unit had everything we needed and more for a very comfortable stay.

  • lori H.

    Submitted Nov 28, 2024

    Stayed Nov 23, 2024

    We truly enjoyed our stay in this home. From the flowers, convenience to everything, and the well furnished kitchen, everything was lovely. I will have to say I now want some Hinkle hexclad pans of my own. The beach was serene and so close. The house was very welcoming. My husband wants to let you know that the thermostat was blinking with a battery light prohibiting it from working, but he was able to find batteries and all was well. Patrick was very informative and easy to reach. He answered every message quickly. Again, thanks for sharing your home. It was fabulous! I would recommend to anyone who wants a convenient beach experience. So much good food nearby too! We are leaving now.

  • Sylvia C.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2024

    Stayed Oct 7, 2024

    Patrick was prompt and courteous to reply. We would stay there again. The condo was clean and past renters left supplies, such as spices, etc

  • Eugene B.

    Submitted Oct 2, 2024

    Stayed Sep 22, 2024

    This was the perfect place. It was close to everything, pool, beach, attractions, etc. The private beach with the beach chair and umbrella was a major plus. Nice quiet gated neighborhood. We would definitely stat here again.

  • Cristi E.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    We had an amazing time in Florida. The condo was perfect. Close to the beach and pool. It was very nice and clean. I would definitely rent this condo again.

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