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Lakefront + Private Beach • Walk to Gulf • Chairs & Umbrella Included

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4125.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Harbor
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Lakefront + Private Beach • Walk to Gulf • Chairs & Umbrella Included

Simply put… this is where your beach trip begins. Lakeside Beach House is a lakefront townhome in Southbay by the Gulf (Unit 52), just a short, easy 5-minute walk over the pedestrian bridge inside the community to your private beach passing one of the pools along the way with your chairs and umbrella already set up and waiting for you.

Wake up to peaceful lake views, sip your coffee on the deck, and take a short, easy stroll to your private beach on the Gulf. Whether you're relaxing by the water, spotting turtles from the balcony, or heading out for a sunset walk, everything here is designed to feel easy and comfortable.

* Private beach access just a short walk away
* Lakefront views from two decks (turtles included)
* Beach chairs + umbrella setup included (save ~$150/week, seasonal)
* All linens and bedspreads professionally laundered between guests

* Lakefront setting with peaceful views from two decks
* Short, easy walk to the private beach
* Reserved parking directly in front of the home

* Sleeps 4 comfortably
* King bed in primary bedroom with private deck + en suite bath
* Twin-over-queen bunk room with nearby full bath
* 2.5 bathrooms for added convenience

* Bright, open living space with comfortable seating
* Smart TVs in living room and both bedrooms
* Fully equipped kitchen for simple meals
* Full-size washer and dryer

* Beach wagon, chairs, boogie boards, and towels provided
* Tennis and pickleball courts on property
* Two pools (one seasonally heated) + kiddie pool
* Catch-and-release lake just steps away

“Lakeside Beach House” is a beautifully renovated, airy 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome in Destin, thoughtfully updated to keep the space fresh and comfortable. With hardwood flooring (no carpet), coastal furnishings, and a light, open feel, it’s designed for an easy and relaxing stay.

The living area offers comfortable seating and lake views, with access to a sunny deck perfect for unwinding after a day at the beach. A dedicated workspace is also available for those who may need to check in while away.

The primary bedroom features a king bed, private full bathroom, and sliding glass doors leading to a shaded deck overlooking the lake and smart TV. The guest room includes a twin-over-queen bunk bed, a smart TV, and a full bathroom.

The kitchen is fully equipped with the essentials, including a combo coffee maker for both full pot and single-serve options. A full-size washer and dryer are also available for your convenience.

Located within the Southbay community, guests enjoy access to tennis and pickleball courts, two pools (one seasonally heated), a kiddie pool, and a private catch-and-release lake.

The beach is a short walk away, just over the community footbridge and close enough for easy access, while still offering a quieter, more relaxed setting away from the crowds. The beach entrance is gated for added privacy.

Destin’s HarborWalk Village with restaurants, activities, and boating excursions, is just a short drive away.

The owners take pride in creating a comfortable and well-equipped space, with thoughtful touches throughout to make your stay easy and enjoyable.

Please note: This is a pet-free property.

Additional Information
• Security doorbell at entry (records video/audio of exterior only)
• No devices inside the home

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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 and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 56-8018623129-1

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Preston Hood Athletic Complex or Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center. With jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Destin Harbor - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Track Family Recreation Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Destin Beaches - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Morgan Sports Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Lakefront + Private Beach • Walk to Gulf • Chairs & Umbrella Included have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront + Private Beach • Walk to Gulf • Chairs & Umbrella Included?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront + Private Beach • Walk to Gulf • Chairs & Umbrella Included on 15 Apr 2026 start from AU$391, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Lakefront + Private Beach • Walk to Gulf • Chairs & Umbrella Included pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront + Private Beach • Walk to Gulf • Chairs & Umbrella Included?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront + Private Beach • Walk to Gulf • Chairs & Umbrella Included?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront + Private Beach • Walk to Gulf • Chairs & Umbrella Included?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront + Private Beach • Walk to Gulf • Chairs & Umbrella Included located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Destin Harbor and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Beaches and Destin Harbor Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Torrie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Donna was absolutely amazing with making sure our stay was very smooth and relaxing! The home was very clean and stocked with everything we needed for our stay at the beach. We will for sure be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea R.

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

Fantastic family vacay

We had a wonderful family vacation! Owner was very helpful and responsive to questions. The house was perfect… Short walk to the beach, access to 2 pools, walking distance to restaurants and shopping. We loved feeding the turtles from the balcony! The washer and dryer were a very nice perk. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve w.

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

Destin trip

The property was great and the property manager was very helpful in all our needs.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

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

Great Trip

We had a great trip and would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

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

Great Destin Getaway

Perfect for our trip! Close to everything, and private beach was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

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

Great place, great stay!

Great place for a couple people to stay, right in the heart of town, easy access to everything, and quick walk to the beach. I would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon G.

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

Very clean!

Great communicate and very clean!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi E.

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

Relaxing trip

We enjoyed our stay. The place was clean and as it appeared in photos. It was the relaxing trip we had hoped for.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Astrid H.

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

Destin

Loved the property ! 5 minute walk to the most amazing beach ! Surrounding restaurants were great !
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Best Vacation

This was the nicest VRBO that our family has ever stayed at! Everything was beautiful, and we loved the setup, with the bedrooms on the cool first level, the lake, the beach, the pools, and the town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antwan B.

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

Great location and great place

This property was more than expected. Quiet on a lake and short walk to the beach. Close proximity to everything you need for your vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod P.

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

Great location and feel

Overall tremendous experience. I love the atmosphere and the short trek to all the main spots. It was relaxing and peaceful. The place was fantastic and had more amenities than I could have ever expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad J.

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

Another good week

Second time staying at this property. My 4 year old calls it his beach house. We had a wonderful week.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina D.

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

Beautiful location

Great location and close to so many different restaurants. Place was clean and perfect for our needs. Kids asked for us to be able to come back and use the same rental next time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

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

Wonderful place to stay!

Over all we loved the place! Beautiful view and easy access to get places! We had one little mishap but was quickly fixed! Property owner was wonderful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Wonderful stay in Destin!

My family and I had a great time staying in the Lakeside Beach House! The location was great, an easy 5 min walk to the beach or pool! The townhouse was in a quiet little community and had everything we needed for the beach - beach wagon, boogie boards, sand toys, and chairs! We hope to come back sometime soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M S.

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

Great beach

The condo was clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay. The walk to beach was a little longer than expected but wasn’t bad and made easier with the provided wagon and chair set up service. Checking in and out was easy. Donna was lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany R.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We had the absolute best time! The condo was exactly as advertised, super clean, and the property owner was so attentive to details! One of our favorites was feeding the turtles. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy T.

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

Great Townhouse

My family and I enjoyed our stay. The townhouse was very clean and in a beautiful location overlooking the lake. Beds comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. We appreciated the use of the beach cart and backpack cooler! Walking distance to a few restaurants and shops. Looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michele E.

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

Perfect location 👌

We enjoyed our stay and the beautiful lake view. We ate on the deck everyday overlooking the lake (both morning & night). The beach was a few steps away from the house, umbrella service made it super easy to enjoy without schlepping tons of stuff with us. The townhome is centrally located with stores and restaurants all within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

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

Spring Break 2023

We had a great stay with our two teenagers. The condo is comfortable and well-stocked. We appreciated the easy beach access and beach chairs and umbrella.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

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

The perfect home away from home!

This place had everything we look for when traveling! The location was fantastic as it's a short walk to the beautiful sand and water, it had a fully stocked kitchen for anything that we needed, and such an amazing host/manager. I can not say enough about the manager and the host of this property, any issue that came up, they were right there to answer any questions and help. My family felt very comfortable here and we are already looking forward to coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

The P.

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

Clean, comfortable, and great location.

Our family had a quick get away and enjoyed the proximity to the beaches, stores, restaurants and more. The condo was exactly as pictured. It was clean, quiet, and included everything we needed for a great time. You can tell the owner wants to ensure your visit is a great one. 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tera W.

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

Lakeside Beach House is the Best

This was the perfect getaway for our family of 4! We enjoyed a lot of quality time as a family, the kids were able to have their own space in their room to play games and relax and watch a movie. They loved feeding the turtles in the lake. Everything about the trip was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lou C.

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

Had a good time

It was good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Donna

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Hi, I'm Donna! I am a busy business owner who likes to dip her toes into new adventures all the time. This is my latest venture because I LOVE Destin and I adore "Southbay by the Gulf."

Why they chose this property

I have been coming to "Southbay by the Gulf" for many years and I have tons of friends here, so it just made sense to buy my first Destin property at Southbay.

What makes this property unique

Two private decks, views for days, a private beach.... need I say more?

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