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JUST STEPS FROM PRIVATE GATED BEACH, RENOVATED 4 BEDRM w/ 2 BALCONIES & 2 PATIOS

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Private gazebo and deck at the gated entrance to Gulf Winds East's beach.
Living area. Upholstered chairs unfold into small beds.
Living area.
Dining room table seats ten
Deck overlooking the private beach at Gulf Winds East.
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Miramar Beach, FL
  • Popular LocationMiramar Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationJames Lee Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationDestin Commons6 min drive
  • AirportDestin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)14 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room #2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bunk Roon #1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Common area 1

3 Single Beds

Front Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Rear Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Half Bath

Toilet

Front Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Rear Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

JUST STEPS FROM PRIVATE GATED BEACH, RENOVATED 4 BEDRM w/ 2 BALCONIES & 2 PATIOS

NOTE: This townhouse has two primary bedrooms and two bunkrooms. 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.

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 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. 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 pack 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 TV.. Both have HDMI extension cables, maki g 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. 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.

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 manager

Steve Wooten

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Family friendly home.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Miramar Beach

Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Destin Commons and Silver Sands Premium Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Miramar Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 5 min walk
  • James Lee Park - 3 min drive
  • Silver Sands Premium Outlets - 6 min drive
  • Destin Commons - 6 min drive
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pompano Joe's - 13 min walk
  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Whale's Tail At Seascape - 3 min drive
  • Crab Trap Destin - 2 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does JUST 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 JUST 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 JUST 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 JUST STEPS FROM PRIVATE GATED BEACH, RENOVATED 4 BEDRM w/ 2 BALCONIES & 2 PATIOS?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is JUST STEPS FROM PRIVATE GATED BEACH, RENOVATED 4 BEDRM w/ 2 BALCONIES & 2 PATIOS located?

This family-friendly Miramar Beach holiday 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 Kitchenique are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamm r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family 2023
Great location and owner was very helpful. Pool was very well taken care of.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
The condo was clean with several amenities. Close to the beach. We had a good time and would go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for Families
This was the perfect home for our families. Both couples had their own bedroom, there were 2 private bunkrooms for the kids and we were able to put our toddler and baby in our rooms on the portable toddler bed and the pack n play that was provided. They even had a high chair and seating for 10 at the dining room table! It was PERFECT for our families!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Good
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good Family Fun
We had a great time and plenty of room for everyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Steve Wooten

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My wife and I live in Oxford MS and Miramar Beach FL.

Why they chose this property

Beautiful family-friendly townhome just steps away from the beach and centrally located to restaurants, bars, shopping, and activities.

What makes this property unique

The dining table seats 10 comfortably
2 master bedrooms
2 two-bed bunkrooms
2 covered patios
2 covered balconies
Access to a private, gated beach which is steps away
2 queen beds, 7 single beds, pack-n-play, and a toddler cot gives the renters (10 occupants) a choice of beds

Languages:

English
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