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Seaside Serenity: Beach and Poolside Relaxation Just Steps Away!

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Stroll along the boardwalk overlooking the serene water.
Relax in this serene bedroom with a large bed, ceiling fan, and comfortable nightstand.
Compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, black countertop, and refrigerator, complete with a freezer compartment.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.
Enjoy waterfront access from the multi-level dock with shaded outdoor spaces and lush surroundings.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Seaside Serenity: Beach and Poolside Relaxation Just Steps Away!

DESTIN-ATION FUN, SUN and FISHING HEAVEN!!! We invite you to indulge in our “Piece of Paradise” that we call SEASIDE SERENITY. Our town-home is located just a 2-minute walk from the breathtaking emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico and 3 steps from a heated pool and kiddy pool. Imagine no streets to cross or no elevators to navigate and being able to park by your very own front door.

Located in SOUTHBAY BY THE GULF at unit #95, one of Destin’s most sought after, ocean front, family friendly complex's. Our 2 story 1200 sq. ft. townhouse has 3 bedrooms and 2 and 1/2 baths. It sleeps 8 people comfortably. It has been beautifully decorated to capture the charm and vibrant colors of the Gulf. Take the opportunity to enjoy the enchantment of coastal living at its finest!

Front door has keyless front entry. A code will be sent to each guest a few days before each stay.

SECOND FLOOR
MASTER BEDROOM: features a KING SIZE BED with two night stands, lamps, dresser, full private bath with bathtub/shower, walk in closet, ceiling fan, and 32" flat screen cable TV with remote.

SECOND BEDROOM: features a QUEEN SIZE BED, closet, night stand with lamp, ceiling fan, 32" flat screen cable TV with remote.

THIRD BEDROOM: features a BUNK BED with a FULL SIZE LOWER BUNK, a SINGLE SIZE UPPER BUNK, and a SINGLE SIZE LOWER TRUNDLE BED. This kid friendly room also has a night stand, lamp, closet, ceiling fan, 32" flat screen cable TV with remote.

UPSTAIRS BATH: The second and third bedrooms share a newly renovated full sized bath with bathtub/shower.

FIRST FLOOR: You will enjoy the convenience of parking in 2 reserved parking spaces just steps from your front door. Step through the front door onto an inviting FOYER. Off of the foyer is a front closet, 1/2 BATH and a LAUNDRY area that has a full size WASHER and DRIER.

FAMILY ROOM: Relax in a large sectional corner sofa that seats 6, an over-sized chair and ottoman that seats 2, enjoy the 42” flat screen cable TV, and complementary high speed wireless internet.

PATIO: Open the sliding glass doors and step from the family room onto a PRIVATE PATIO and GARDEN area complete with orange and lime trees. You can take in the ocean breezes and enjoy the gas grill, table and chairs with shade umbrella that seats 4 and outside storage closet packed full of beach chairs, beach umbrellas, beach cart, and beach and pool toys for your enjoyment.

Our “home-away-from-home” offers all of the comforts you could ever wish for such as a fully equipped kitchen with ceramic tile floors for that “at home” convenience. Other amenities include central heating and air conditioning, high speed wireless internet, 4 flat screen TV’s, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator freezer with filtered water and icemaker, coffeemaker, toaster, crockpot, blender, electric griddle, gas grill, pack-n-play (Please bring your own crib sheet and blanket), 3 booster seats, bath and kitchen towels, linens, pillows, extra blankets, a full size washer and drier, beach chairs, umbrellas, beach cart and numerous beach and pool toys. There is even an air fill station available on the pool deck for inflatables.

During your visit, enjoy the quaint peacefulness of Southbay by the Gulf’s colorful landscaping, enticing beachfront gazebo, 300 ft. of private beach, 2 adult and 2 kiddy pools, 2 lit tennis courts, and 5 acre freshwater lake with walking bridge, 2 lakefront gazebo’s, and lit fountains. Bring your fishing poles! the lake is stocked for fishing, catch and release only. Children will enjoy feeding the lake’s many ducks, turtles and birds from the bridges and gazebos.

Our townhome is located within walking distance of Destin Harbor, Mellow Mushroom, Sunsations beach store and many other popular shops and restaurants. It is a 5 min. drive to Winn Dixie, Super Wal-Mart, Target, The Big Kahuna water park, The Track amusement park, Destin Commons shopping mall, The Doughnut Hole, Fud Puckers (feed live alligators), The Back Porch and other restaurants and attractions within the heart of Destin. Sandestin’s The Village of Baytowne Wharf, and Silver Sands outlet mall is within a 15 minut drive. There is a restaurant and attraction guide available at the townhouse, complete with menu's of area restaurants and shopping maps and sports brochures, to help you choose between the many restaurants and attractions available.




Keywords: Townhouse, condo, condominium

Property manager

Olivia Woodard

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Pool toys

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is NOT allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: A very family oriented community.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Refresh Relax Sun Sand Sounds of the Surf summer Paradise!
Refresh Relax Summer Paradise! 2 Minute Walk from the Beach

About the area

Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Henderson Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • HarborWalk Village - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaritaville Restaurant Destin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Back Porch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Donut Hole Bakery Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Merlin's Pizza (Destin) - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Seaside Serenity: Beach and Poolside Relaxation Just Steps Away! have a pool?

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

Is Seaside Serenity: Beach and Poolside Relaxation Just Steps Away! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Seaside Serenity: Beach and Poolside Relaxation Just Steps Away!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaside Serenity: Beach and Poolside Relaxation Just Steps Away!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Seaside Serenity: Beach and Poolside Relaxation Just Steps Away! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Destin vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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Seaside Serenity: Beach and Poolside Relaxation Just Steps Away! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Excellent venue and experience

Excellent accommodations! Thank you so much. Felt like all needs were met and accommodations exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina H.

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

Destin 2024

My family and I was pleased with the accommodations and property. We would definitely look to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Amazing

It was a first family vacation with all the kidos and it was a blast
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh V.

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

Great Place to Stay!!

Great Location!! Very convenient for beach days being able to walk in the back door. Also, the kids loved playing pickleball and also the short walk to the ice cream shop. Definitely will be coming back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Derrick L.

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

Short getaway

Was a nice simple rewarding little getaway for the family
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

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

Summer Vacation

Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb A.

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

Paradise

Very nice location. Close to the beach and pool. Very relaxing. Close to many restuarants and guft stores. Veey kud friendly places to go to.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam K.

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

Beach trip:)

Everything was wonderful!! They had everything you would need on a vacation:) We had a fantastic time. Thank you so much
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jill C.

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

Great location!

This placeis just steps from their pool and the gulf! That was the highlight for us. One of the bathrooms has been updated and all of the major appliances are very nice. The property itself was older and a bit dated, but the location was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy S., Bernie, Missouri

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

Like being at home!

This is the third or fourth time we’ve stayed in #95 condo and every time we stay it feels like we’re at home!!! Several things have been updated and it was beautiful!!! We’ll be back again for sure!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tori K.

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

Spring Break

This is the perfect spot for families! You park right in front of the property door, so there is no need to lug your belongings up multiple floors or hallways. The walk to the beach access can be made by walking through the back yard! The only downside is that most of the beach has “ghost” rental chairs, so you have to sit behind them or walk down the beach to find a clear spot if you opt to not rent one. I think that’s something you encounter no matter where you stay on the beach though.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie J.

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

Awesome vaca

This property is just as it is listed! It was wonderful! The furnishings were nice and lots of room. Up to date appliances and comfortable bedding. The beach access was quick and accessible. The outdoor closet has lots and lots of beach accessories!! Plenty of chairs!!The absolute most beautiful water I have ever seen!! I will would recommend this property to anyone!! The only thing I would add is a few more towels but hey it has a heck of a washing machine!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra W.

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

Mother’s 85th Birthday

Our host was the best. Our accommodations were right on point. She provided everything needed to enjoy the beach and pool. If we had little ones there were beach toys and booster seats. Kitchen fully equipped. Grill and patio furniture. Of course books, games and remotes for the men ☺️. We do plan to rent again. Location Location Thank you Olivia
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

SEANA R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

SB 2024

There are not enough towels and washcloths throughout the condo and the kitchen pans are not in the best shape as we do a lot of eating in. The dishwasher didn’t work the entire week so doing dishes all week wasn’t great. The light above the table flickered all week long, most of the time it was on and the air sounded like a jet taking off every time it came on. It was very well stocked for the children, which we appreciate! I hate to be negative but we love this complex and have been coming to the same place for 20 years, this was not the same standards as we are used to and I have yet to receive my deposit refund which I thought would have come by now especially with the issues we had
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Shannon B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

I enjoyed my vacation time with my family

I was accommodated by the owner for early check in a day early. However, there is a no pet policy and the condo smelt of strong cat urine. Under the bed was covered with animal hair. When hunting for covers for the sofa bed, they was dirty and also had cat hair on them. The mattresses are old and worn out. There was plenty of towels but only 4 wash cloths for 7 people. The condo door also had a note from management stating that the owner was past due and we was denied access to all the amenities except the unit itself. The neighborhood itself was nice and the people were extremely friendly. I would rent from Southbay again but not this particular owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would likely stay again

Having three bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths was truly a wonderful thing for us girls, ages 22, 43 and 73. The only way the location could have been better is if it would have had a beach view. As it was, it was a little walk through the complex, and we were at the beach. It's located off the main highway, but so far back it was nothing but convenient;so easy to find, and to get to everywhere we wanted to go. The place needed updated badly, but was comfy. Our main advice to owners is to provide enough dish detergent, beach towels, toilet paper, paper towels, and trash bags which were locked in a closet The manager was generous in getting us extras, but we ended up running short anyway. The other thing is that getting the linens and towels washed before checking out should be a request, not a requirement. We paid a lot of cleaning fees, hostess fees, etc., and felt we did a whole lot of work in spite of that. We will be keeping the supply issue and the cleaning requirement in mind when choosing between a hotel and vrbo in the future, but with all that said we would likely be willing to go there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy H.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Fun
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kadie S.

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

Would recommend again

Chose this place to stay near family at another unit on the property. I didn’t read reviews so maybe other people have said this but we loved this place! If it was not the hosts personal vacation home it definitely felt like it. They had plenty of kitchenware, towels, extra blankets, beach chairs, etc. even had a little high chair. If we stay in this area again we would definitely choose this room again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach access but read the amenities closely

Good: Short walk to beach. Pool is even closer. The house is spacious with a full kitchen table and booster seats. The backyard storage has plenty of toys, beach chairs, and umbrellas. The propane grill and outdoor patio tables/chairs were very useful during our stay too. The W/D are new and awesome. Bad: if you don’t open the amenity details on VRBO you may miss that beach towels are not included. Also, that soap is “basic” - not sure what that means but we did find a hodgepodge of soaps but I’m not sure if it was from past guests or not. Had 1 laundry pod and lots of dishwashing pod. It says there are kids’ utensils and a travel crib but there are not. We had to buy our own crib night one. The host told us one had broken weeks ago when we said we couldn’t find it. We found the only one we could in Destin and sent them the receipt. Crickets. There’s also a baby gate but I don’t think it works/fits. A pair of parents couldn’t figure it out. We ended up using the ironing board as a deterrent to the stairs. I suggest being in contact ahead of 4PM check-in. We arrived right on time but the app didn’t have the code for the gate or door. Had to reach out to get access. No cable TV. Netflix was active and that came in handy, the TV is small for the room though. You’ll find plenty of board games and books! No way to lock the back-sliding door to the beach from outside. The pair of keys that were supposed to lock it did not work
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darla S.

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

Wonderful Time!

The property was clean and comfortable. It was a few steps from the pool and a 2 minute walk to the beach. The property manager was helpful and the owner was nice and promptly responded to any questions I emailed her with. We were a bit concerned about potential noise because the unit right next to us has two small dogs, but we never heard them at all. We had some rainy weather during our stay, but the water was wonderful with some nice waves. I highly recommend unit 95 at Southbay! You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER T.

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

Love this place!

The condo is located on the best section of beach, It's a 2 minute walk. The condo itself is wonderful, the furniture is comfy. Beds are amazing, everything was very neat and tidy. Mrs. Woodard is an amazing host, any questions that I had, she was spot on and very quick in response. She devoted a great deal of time in creating a local portfolio of all restaurants and their menus as well as maps to their locations, this was an absolute gem. My family and friends that joined us all agree that our future trips will be at this beautiful beach spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

jillian a.

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

Destin vacation 2022

We had a great time very accommodating had everything there we needed great communication we will definitely be renting again Thank you so much
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

candace b.

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

Great stay

Great proximity to beach. Clean unit
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

JoNi W.

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

Vacation

We had a great time. Had no wifi while in condo. Not sure what problem was. But all n all very cozy, roomy nice lil place. Very close to the beach & the pool. Close to plenty of places also.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann F.

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

Wonderful Property

We enjoyed our stay. Loved the convenience of being so close to the ocean and pool. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021