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Southbay 81 • Townhome w/ Seasonal Beach Service

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Living and dining room
Head down to the beach
SouthBay by the Gulf #81 back patio
Southbay pool and hot tub
Welcome in to SouthBay by the Gulf #81

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7119.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Harbor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Half Bath

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Southbay 81 • Townhome w/ Seasonal Beach Service

Top Reasons to Book this Lovely Town Home:

* Free Seasonal Beach Service: 2 Chairs and Umbrella (Available March 1 - October 31st)

* 500ft to the Private Beach 🌊

* 2 Pools, 2 Kiddie Pools, Tennis Courts, and Fireworks viewing at the private beach 🎆

* Private backyard

* 5 Acre Fishable Private Lake

* Walking distance to restaurants, Grocery Store across the street

* Destin Harborwalk, Big Kahuna's, and The Destin Commons are all within just a couple miles of this beautiful townhome

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

Escape to the perfect beach getaway at SouthBay by the Gulf #81. This townhome offers relaxation and fun and is situated in the heart of Destin. Step onto your private patio and unwind with the refreshing Gulf breeze and the soothing sound of rolling waves while savoring your morning coffee. This stunning townhouse boasts 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, featuring a king bed in the master bedroom, a twin over full bunkbed in one guest bedroom, and 2 twin beds in the other guest bedroom. With ample space in the living room and a fully equipped kitchen, this home comfortably accommodates 7 guests and provides all the essentials for your culinary needs. Enjoy the convenience of private beach access, a backyard with dining options, and an in-unit washer and dryer, all available to enhance your stay. Begin creating everlasting memories at SouthBay by the Gulf #81.

*This property is not available to adults under the age of 25. No Exceptions. *

Bed Setup:

Master Bedroom: King Bed

Guest Bedroom 1: Twin over Full Bunk Bed

Guest Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds

This Townhome has 1 designated parking spot and overflows parking directly at your door. The private backyard offers a private patio, outdoor dining, and a charcoal grill.

SouthBay by the Gulf is a gated, low-density townhome community. This complex is steps to two full-sized pools with kiddie pools, shuffleboard courts, lighted tennis courts, beachside volleyball courts, and a 5 acres freshwater lake. Every townhome features a designated parking spot right in front of your door making it easy to transfer your things in-no long walks through huge parking lots searching for your car. Come experience why guests return to Southbay by the Gulf year after year!

Area Attractions:

This great complex is just 2 miles away from Harbor Walk Village. Here you can find waterfront shopping, paddle board, and kayak rentals, pontoon and jet ski rentals, parasailing, glass bottom boats, world-class fishing, pirate ship excursions, dolphin cruises, concerts and live music, weekly fireworks, live entertainment, an array of restaurants, including Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville and Harry T’s, to satisfy all tastes. You will be sure to find something for the whole family to enjoy!

Close by is Destin Commons, an outdoor shopping and entertainment venue, family and pet friendly, where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also, for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate-themed outdoor playground and a mini train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including AMC Movie Theaters, Destin City Food Hall, and Top Golf

This is across the street from Big Kahuna's Waterpark, full of great splashing fun for the kids. And it is within walking distance to grocery shopping and some of Destin's best dining: the Pancakery, Crackings, Que Pasa, and Nothing Bundt Cakes!

Kelly Plantation Golf Club offers world-class golfing and dining only 2.5 miles from Southbay by the Gulf.

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Amenities

Hot tub
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, service animals permitted
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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

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this holiday home is on the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Track Family Recreation Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Destin Beaches - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Morgan Sports Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Southbay 81 • Townhome w/ Seasonal Beach Service pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Southbay 81 • Townhome w/ Seasonal Beach Service?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southbay 81 • Townhome w/ Seasonal Beach Service on 26 July 2026 start from AU$591, 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.

How much is parking at Southbay 81 • Townhome w/ Seasonal Beach Service?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Southbay 81 • Townhome w/ Seasonal Beach Service?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southbay 81 • Townhome w/ Seasonal Beach Service?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Southbay 81 • Townhome w/ Seasonal Beach Service located?

Situated on the beach, 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 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for us. Plenty of room and very clean. Thank you for a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

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

Great location!

We had a great stay at the property! Awesome location, very clean, plenty of beds. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Great Stay

Great place
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey C.

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

Very good property

It was close to the beach and stores. House was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnathan W.

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

Family Vacation

Everthing was exactly what they said and we loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

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

Beach vacation

Good location, clean upon arrival
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

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

Great place

Nice condo. Close to the beach and pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

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

Great place!

The location and ease of access to the beach was amazing! The pool was never crowded either. We had an amazing time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Chrissy M.

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

Girls weekend

Property was clean. More towels needed
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA N.

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

Great stay! Definitely will be back!

Very nice property! Gate codes for safety. I really felt I could let me kids run off a bit and know they would be ok. Nice area, next to all kinds of things to do! Highly recommend. We had a small issue with our AC the night before we left, but Chandler and Porter had me fixed right back up within the hour. Overall GREAT experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely 3 bedroom 2.5 bath townhome. Within walking distance of the beach. Beach was beautiful. Had a pool within walking distance and a lot of food options with in walking/driving distance. Pet friendly place and area. Home had a kitchen and coffeemaker and all the amenities you could think of. There was great communication with realjoy ( the company that owns the homes). They reached out before we came down to make sure we had insurance if we wanted it or any activities we wanted to do sent information. Checked in multiple times during our stay to make sure we didn’t have issues. It was a great stay for 4 adults and a dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Traci L.

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

Quiet and close to beach

Nice and fairly quiet…sits back away from the main highway. The surrounding grounds are well maintained and just a few minutes walk to beach. Our only suggestion would be to replace the king mattress. Very clean and roomy.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

Great spot

Managers communicated quickly when we had questions. The condo was close to the beach and pool. Easy access to other touristy things to do. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie l.

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

There were 6 of us and we had plenty of room!

Very clean, fresh & bright. Nice area. Can easily walk to the pool, beach or tennis courts in about 5 min
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time and had everything we needed (except we would have loved a couple extra blankets except the one light one on each bed). We had plenty of towels and toilet paper for our 3 day stay, and the first day supply of soap, shampoo, dishwasher detergent, and laundry detergent.The pool and beach were close and very nice. We wished we had been aware that we couldn't use our on beach tent. They do have chairs and umbrellas available to rent though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn A.

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

Would stay there again

Very Clean rental. Did have a few issues with a couple appliances, but was handled in a timely manner with management. Just a short walk to the beach, which was nice. Had a nice pool close by. The property was very well kept and had a nice area to walk my dog and they even supplied poop bags and garbage bins, which is very helpful. The teenagers in the family loved the pickleball courts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred Gay R.

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

Unit 81

Outstanding communications and followup. Property was comfortable and price reasonable. Walking distance to beach and in safe secured area and near many places and events.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

To Destin for the first time in 20 years

We hadn’t been here in a good while so thought we would check it out and Southbay was a great choice. It was gated so felt very safe and had all the conveniences you need. Very quiet and the private beach had none of the usual mayhem. Be able to bring my very loved dog Dude was a tremendous plus. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim L.

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

Family Spring Break 2025

The townhouse was clean and reasonably priced for the week stay. Location to the beach was ideal. Equally close to shopping stores and grocery needs. Concerns were reported to the property manager about light bulbs out, bedroom doors and one bathroom not shutting, even if locked. Yeah sliding receptacle was broken. As family, we chose to live with situation but wanted manager to know so problems could be addressed for future renters.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie B.

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

Oceanfront but...

Wonderful, short walk to the ocean. The townhouse was as described online. A few personal issues that might not bother anyone else...the coffee mugs are too small, and several items are outdated. For instance, the hooks at the entry door pull right out of the wall. The master bathroom ceiling exhaust fan looks ready to fall out.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan G.

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

Recent stay in Destin

Overall we had a lovely visit. However, the townhouse seemed much more of a corporate property than one loved by an owner and rented out. It was missing the little touches. The location was good and the beach was lovely. We spent time between both the beach and the pool and enjoyed them greatly. The kitchen was one of the best appointed we ever encountered. The bed in the primary was not at all comfortable with no box springs and a tendency to sag toward the middle. One of the twin beds was so noisy simply turning over woke the person in the other bed. The communication of the rental company was outstanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

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

Thanksgiving in Florida!

Overall our stay in the condo was very satisfying. RealJoy called to ensure that we were happy with our stay, so I took the opportunity to ask for more dishwasher tablets, kitchen towels, and trash can liners. Our stay was scheduled for 6 days/5nights, with 2 dishwasher tablets, 3 trash bags and 1 kitchen towel provided. When I requested more, the RealJoy rep. reminded me that "starters" are provided with an expectation that we would purchase our own supplies. Despite this policy RealJoy promptly delivered enough tablets and liners to last through our stay. We enjoyed the close proximity to the beach and shopping. I would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hector G.

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

Our Destin vacation

We definitely enjoyed our time at this location! Easy access to the Beach. The decor in this location was awesome. Very easy and responsive communications with the owner! The rooms were spacious enough for our family of four and then some! All the appliances worked great and were easy to use. Very clean and comfortable rooms. The only thing I would recommend changing is the mattress in the master bedroom. The mattress would slightly shrink towards the center. But this can be easily replaced. Overall, I would come again and recommend it to friends and family. Thank you Vrbo for helping have a very memorable experience!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Juanita H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointed

We paid a significant amount of money expecting to relax on our vacation, but we experienced the opposite. We encountered a broken dryer in the laundry, an extremely noisy AC, a leaking/malfunctioning garbage disposal, and wall decor (mirrors and hooks) falling to the floor that all required maintenance people to visit on different days. Only the dryer was fixed. We were also unsatisfied with the cleanliness as the furniture had stains, downstairs bathroom toilet was dirty, AC vent full of dust, etc. When we sent an email regarding these issues, RealJoy just said “sorry” and did not even decrease/ take away the absurd amount of cleaning fees that customers pay. It was disappointing to having to call RealJoy everyday to “fix” these problems because vacation is supposed to be enjoyed.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by RealJoy Vacations

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Real Joy Vacations is a professional property management company located in Destin, Florida. We provide Vacation Rentals in Destin, Okaloosa Island, SanDestin, 30A, and Panama City Beach! Something for everyone! We have Affordable family rentals as well as Beachfront Condos and Luxury Homes with Pools! Grab your Swimsuit and enjoy the spectacular emerald green water and sugar white sands of Northwest Florida! By utilizing the latest technology to provide our guests with timely property updates and having maintenance available 24/7 at the tap of a button, we help to provide you with a stress-free stay. The cleanliness of our properties is a high priority. Providing keyless entries so you don’t have to fumble with keys is for your ultimate security. We price competitively, and above all, want you to enjoy your experience. Let us put the Real Joy into your vacation!

Why they chose this property

The Emerald Coast of Northwest Florida is an amazing destination for your beach vacation! Sugar white sands and emerald green waters await. Whether your idea of relaxation is people watching on a beachfront balcony or being right in the middle of the action, we can help you find the vacation property that’s right for you. Our maintenance team, on call 24/7, and our friendly staff will help you to have a wonderful trip!

What makes this property unique

Real Joy Vacations manages properties to fit all budgets! Whether you are looking for a beachfront location, a luxury home with a private pool, or would like a budget-friendly, walk to the beach option, we have properties in all shapes and sizes! Our offerings are fantastic for families because they give you room to spread out. With substantially more space than the average hotel room, most of our properties offer separate living areas, full kitchens, and washer/dryers. Our guests can cook their own meals if they wish and launder their things if needed. You can count on the Real Joy team’s extensive property management experience. From our excellent customer service reps to our cleaning crew, we want you to have a wonderful stay.

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