Title: STEPS FROM PRIVATE GATED BEACH, RENOVATED 4 BEDRM w/ 2 BALCONIES & 2 PATIOS - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # STEPS FROM PRIVATE GATED BEACH, RENOVATED 4 BEDRM w/ 2 BALCONIES & 2 PATIOS Family-friendly vacation home in Miramar Beach with a water park ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66160000/66155600/66155582/05147d5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66160000/66155600/66155582/8f24af0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66160000/66155600/66155582/9c91cca1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66160000/66155600/66155582/b417bae7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66160000/66155600/66155582/4ee31539.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Gulf Winds East offers a tranquil retreat in Miramar Beach, with a private gated beach and 150 feet of deeded shoreline. Relax in the L-shaped living area, enjoy family dinners on the huge dining table, or unwind on one of two covered patios downstairs. With high-speed internet, cable TV, and spacious half bathroom with washer/dryer downstairs. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### STEPS FROM PRIVATE GATED BEACH, RENOVATED 4 BEDRM w/ 2 BALCONIES & 2 PATIOS NOTE: This townhouse has two primary bedrooms and two bunkrooms, not four bedrooms. VRBO does not have a category for bunkrooms in the property description. Read the description below and view the photos for details. There are beach chairs, a beach cart, beach toys, and a rolling cooler available for your use. Also note that, when our property appears in search results, it states that the beach is a five minute walk. That is incorrect. VRBO calculates the distance to the nearest public beach, which is a five minute walk. Our complex, Gulf Winds East, has a private gated beach that is only a two minute walk from our front door. IMPORTANT! Walton County has severely limited the public's use of private beaches. Visitors can no longer set up on private beaches as they could in the past. These rules are being enforced by the Walton County Sheriff's Department; therefore, it is essential that you choose a property that has a private beach with a gated access. When considering beachfront vacation rental properties, be sure to ask these four questions: First- does the property have beach access? Second- is the beach access private? Third- is the private beach access gated? Fourth- is the beach access directly in front of the complex? This condo complex has all four! Gulf Winds East has the luxury of having 150 feet of deeded beach with a private gated entrance directly in front of the complex. This is VERY unusual in this area. No tents or canopies are allowed on the Gulf Winds East private beach. NOTE- I STRONGLY suggest that you purchase travel insurance to protect your investment in your vacation. This will help if you suffer an illness, cancelled flight, severe weather, etc. Go to https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com for more information. Also, some credit cards offer free of low-cost travel insurance. This is a townhouse located at Gulf Winds East, a 52-unit community known for its large private beach and central location on Scenic Gulf Drive. Park in your reserved parking space for easy access to your townhome. There are additional parking spaces available on a first-come basis with a maximum of two vehicles. The large L-shaped living/dining/kitchen area downstairs has two covered patios (front and rear) for indoor/outdoor living. The upstairs has 2 primary bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 covered balconies, and 2 private bunkrooms. The rear patio and the rear balcony overlook a green space. High-speed internet and cable TV are included. Family dinners can be served on the huge dining room table that seats ten. The kitchen is well-appointed and has both Keurig-style and drip coffee makers. It also has a large air fryer and a blender. The living area is decorated in beach chic and has a 58-inch flat-screen Roku TV with an HDMI extension cable, making it easy to plug in your devices.There is also a spacious half bathroom with a washer and dryer downstairs. Enjoy the back patio while sipping on a daiquiri made in your kitchen's blender. Both upstairs bathrooms have two entrances, one from a primary bedroom and one from the hallway. The hallway entrances allow the occupants of the two double bunk rooms to enter the bathrooms without having to go through the bedrooms. Both master bedrooms have queen beds with new mattresses, private balconies, large walk-in closets, and flat-screen TVs. Feel free to bring your streaming devices (Roku, AppleTV, etc) to use on the bedroom TVs. Both have HDMI extension cables, making it easy to plug in your devices. This arrangement allows two families of four to each occupy a “wing” of the upstairs area. I don’t think that there is another condo in the area with this arrangement or one that sleeps this many comfortably at this price. It is essentially a four-bedroom townhouse. Be aware that the bunk areas in most condos are not private and, in most instances, are actually in the hallway or in the bedrooms and offer little or no privacy. Three of the bunks are 72 inches long and one is 68 inches long. The two beds in the rear bunkroom are suitable for adults or children. The two beds in the front bunkroom are both upper bunks and are more suitable for children or teenagers. There are also three upholstered chairs in the living area that fold out into small beds. A pack-n-play and toddler cot are included so the little ones have an option of sleeping near their parents. All bath towels and bed linens are provided. No beach towels are provided. Gulf Winds East is located on Scenic Gulf Drive (old highway 98) that runs along the beach. The beach is directly across the street from the complex. It is an easy three-minute stroll from your front door. Scenic Gulf Drive is two lanes and is very easy and very safe to cross. the speed limit is 25mph. There is a crosswalk directly in front of the complex. Enjoy the beautiful sunrises and sunsets while enjoying a cup of coffee or a cold beverage on the spacious gated beach gazebo and deck. The pool at Gulf Winds East is pristine. There is a charcoal grill 50 feet from the front door. Guests are not allowed to bring their own grills or fire pits. This area of Miramar Beach (near the Walton-Okaloosa county line) is, in my opinion, the best location in the Destin area. The crowds are smaller because there are no large high-rises anywhere nearby. Very family-friendly for walking, biking, or strolling due to the wide 5.5 mile-long walking-biking trail that parallels the Scenic Gulf Drive and runs in front of the complex. Several restaurants and bars are within easy walking distance, including Pompano Joe’s, Captain Dave’s, and Kenny D’s. You can drive (or go for a longer walk) to numerous stores, bars, coffee shops, beach shops, ice cream shops, wineries, restaurants, and supermarkets without having to contend with the congestion on Emerald Coast Parkway (Highway 98). Almost everything in this area (restaurants, grocery stores, and shopping) is accessible via street-legal golf carts, which are available for rent from several vendors in the area. Beach service (chair and umbrella rental) is available. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Fenced private pool - Heated pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Charcoal grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bodyboard - Heated pool - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20920000/20913200/20913122/ac8d0c84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### HGTV home! 60 seconds to Beach! 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Family friendly home. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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 ### Property is also known as Townhome ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.37942%2C-86.39395&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=O7PxPzW9PHsLy6hiGcVosUxcGLg=) Miramar Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Miramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - James Lee Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Golf Course At Seascape Resort - 4 min drive - 3.5 km - Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 5 min drive - 4.9 km - Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links - 8 min drive - 6.9 km #### Getting around - Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 39 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pompano Joe's - ‬11 min walk - ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬19 min walk - ‪Whales Tail - ‬3 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does STEPS FROM PRIVATE GATED BEACH, RENOVATED 4 BEDRM w/ 2 BALCONIES & 2 PATIOS have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is STEPS FROM PRIVATE GATED BEACH, RENOVATED 4 BEDRM w/ 2 BALCONIES & 2 PATIOS pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at STEPS FROM PRIVATE GATED BEACH, RENOVATED 4 BEDRM w/ 2 BALCONIES & 2 PATIOS? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at STEPS FROM PRIVATE GATED BEACH, RENOVATED 4 BEDRM w/ 2 BALCONIES & 2 PATIOS? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is STEPS FROM PRIVATE GATED BEACH, RENOVATED 4 BEDRM w/ 2 BALCONIES & 2 PATIOS located? > This family-friendly Miramar Beach vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Miramar Beach, James Lee Park, and The Golf Garden of Destin. James Lee Beach and Emerald Bay Golf Club are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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