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

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Beach nearby
Exterior
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10119.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

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!

*** Pets stay free for the rest of2024!*** pets stay for 50% off during January. Message us for details.*****
This fabulous townhome is the closest to the dune walkover of any condo at Southbay. It is less than 50 feet to our private protected beach! We own our beach at Southbay! It is so close that we don't even take a cooler. You can walk back and forth between our condo and the beach in seconds for drinks, lunch and restroom breaks. Includes 2 beach chairs and an umbrella.

Freshly remodeled with 3 bedrooms with 2.5 baths, new paint, flooring, appliances, lighting, and more! Even comes with a private parking spot directly in front of the door.

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!

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, Lone Wolf Pizza, 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****

Property manager

Meghan and Lonnie Siebe @ Florida Sunshine Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

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

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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
  • Water park
  • 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)
  • 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
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

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 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

Property is also known as

Florida Sunshine Destin Beach View 3 br Condo @ Southbay!

About the area

Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • HarborWalk Village - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 7 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritaville Restaurant Destin - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Back Porch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Donut Hole Bakery Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Merlin's Pizza (Destin) - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On the beach! 3 br townhome @ Southbay by Florida Sunshine! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Choctawhatchee Bay and Destin Harbor are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

kyle q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Trip
Our group had an amazing time. The unit had everything we needed plus more. The main reason I booked this trip was for the proximity to the beach, and didn't disappoint. Pour a cup of coffee, walk out the back door and in a few steps you are looking at the sunrise on the beach. We will be back next year if they will have us!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo M., NJ, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach condo in Destin
Lonnie is great … excellent location steps from the beach … highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Great location and very close to local restaurants and attractions. The beach was only steps away and the kitchen had everything needed to cook breakfast or a full dinner if needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rafael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Desestresante
Disfruta le esepto por el clima
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Destin
Our stay in Destin was great. We had not been there before and we fell in love with the Gulf. We talk about the beach every day and we live at the Shore. One of a kind. We spent so much time at the beach that we did not allow for too many other activities. We will have to come back and do it again. So many great restaurants close by and groceries were easy to obtain. We met a lot of great people; some we will keep in contact with. The unit was wonderful and couldn't get closer to beach access. Having the chairs at the beach was soooo nice. The attendants knowing we were there, set them up for us every morning. Such luxury and convenience not having to haul a chair to the beach. Thank you for having us and answering all of our questions. Would love to come back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayleena N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
It was my families first trip to the area and we booked last minute. This place was clean, a good location, and very close to the beach. We had a great time and will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Lover's Paradise
If you love the beach this is the place for you. The walk to the private beach literally takes seconds.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric L., Grand Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet condo next to the beach
Wonderful relaxing Christmas vacation at the beach. Just what our family needed in this quiet condo community. The location was great close to a lot of dining options no other activities. The area was very quiet and it was literally less than a minute to be on the beach walking out the back door of this condo. Lonnie was great to work with the entire time, answering any questions very quickly. I would recommend this condo to anyone, we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Minutes to the Beach
We absolutely loved this beautiful home we were a 5 min walk to the white sandy beach. Home was Clean and Comfortable. We has a Wonderful Stay and would Consider Comimg Back Soon
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of our best beach trips
The quick walk to the beach was great for our 3 and 4 year old grandchildren. Our gracious host offered us beach chairs which was wonderful. The teens had a blast snorkeling. We could see a bit of beach from the patio. The pool was perfect including the kiddie pool. All in all it was one of our best beach trips.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
The townhouse was the perfect location and we enjoyed our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Camy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy beach access
We loved staying at this property mostly because the beach access was so close to the property. We would stay here and recommend again. The only thing we didn’t like was that to get front row access to the beach you had to rent an umbrella and two chairs for $40 per day. You cannot go in front of the company’s rental chairs to sit. We brought our own chairs and umbrella so we had to sit behind them. Other than this the trip was was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Mary Anne F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Destin Stay
The short walk to the beach was the best - the water is so pretty and the sand is the best we, as a family, have ever had! We were a little disappointed that the floor and stairs had sand on them when we arrived - but we found the broom and swept it up! We feel for the money we spent the condo could have a few more updates in it - cookie sheets that are clean, measuring cup that shows all the measurements, just some small things that need paid attention to for all the renters! Would we return?……YES!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taluba Flats C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
A great getaway with my wife. Location was perfect. House was as advertised. Courteous and caring host. Couldn’t have been more satisfied.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Steps away from the beach!
We had a great stay with laughs and smiles around the dinner table, just hanging out, reading, coming and going and especially at the beautiful Destin beach, which is practically right out the door! Everything worked fine and the pool is quite nice and also a short walk. We’re very satisfied!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022