Gulf Winds East #10- The Turtles Nest

Description

Top Reasons to Book this Lovely Townhome:

* Only 200 Yards to Miramar Beach

* Gulf Views from 2nd Floor Balcony

* Gated Community Pool (Seasonally Heated)

* Walk Down the Beach to Captain Dave's Restaurant

* 3 Miles to Destin Commons and Silver Sands Outlets

* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

*This property is Not available to adults under age 25. No Exceptions.*

*Per the HOA - there are no pets allowed on the premises*

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*

Snowbird Season runs November thru February. For a quote, select an arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and a departure date (must be the 1st day of a subsequent month). Contact us for alternate date requests and further assistance! All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee.

Welcome to The Turtle’s Nest—your perfect beach retreat at Gulf Winds East #10! Located just 200 yards from the sugar-white sands of Miramar Beach, this charming end-unit townhome is ideal for couples or small families, comfortably sleeping 6 guests with a king bed in the master bedroom, a queen bed in the guest room, and a queen sleeper sofa in the living area.
The bedrooms are on the first floor, each offering privacy and comfort after a day in the sun. Head upstairs to the second floor, where you'll find a cozy living room, fully stocked kitchen perfect for family dinners, a built-in desk area for catching up on emails, and a balcony with water views—the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or evening breeze. Step outside your front door to the community pool, and just across the street you'll find your private beach access to one of the most beautiful shorelines in the world. With its ideal location, thoughtful amenities, and coastal charm, The Turtle’s Nest has everything you need for a relaxing and memorable beach vacation.

Gulf Winds East is a low-rise complex in the heart of Miramar Beach, featuring private (gated) beach access and gazebo for its owners and guests and a community pool. You are close enough to the Gulf to hear the waves from your balcony. These lovely townhomes are just off Scenic 98 where you can enjoy a morning walk or bike ride and near numerous beach shops, Captain Dave's restaurant, coffee shops, and a short drive in either direction to Destin Commons or Silver Sands Outlets.

The Bed Setup:
Master Bedroom: King Bed

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed

Living Room: Sleeper Sofa

Area Attractions:
Just 3 miles away is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest! Destin Commons also has a mini-train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants.

Nearby, you can also find Whole Foods, Publix and a Winn-Dixie.

All the excitement of Destin is just minutes away: choice of water-sports, golf, amusement parks, and outlet shopping. One glimpse of Destin beaches and you're hooked. It must be the wide, white beaches and the famous emerald waters. Not to mention the fabulous fishing, the world's most beautiful beaches, savory seafood and the full array of activities for kids of all ages and more fun to be found in Destin.

Here you will find windsurfing, snorkeling, water-skiing and parasailing offered all along the Gulf. Nearby attractions include a Big Kahuna's Waterpark, The Track Family Fun Center and an array of watersports available at Destin Harbor. Of course you'll want to savor the unique and delicious flavors of the freshest seafood available at any of Destin's more than 100 eateries! Restaurants here range from casual oyster bars to elegant bistros serving culinary delights guaranteed to please your palate.

So, come enjoy the freshest seafood, go fishing for all types of salt and freshwater fish, explore fun shops and boutiques or simply relax on our breathtaking beaches.

If you are near Miramar Beach, the snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Dolphin Reef, deployed in 2017. Located just 685 feet straight out from the Miramar Regional Public Beach access (by Pompano Joe's), it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!

Availability Calendar

Clear Dates

Bedding

Living Room

Sleeps: 2

1 Sleeper Sofa

Guest Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 Queen

Master Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 King

Amenities 35

Entertainment

Satellite or Cable
Television

Facility Amenites

Community Pool

Featured Amenities

Ocean View
Snowbird Friendly

Inside Amenities

Air Conditioning
Bathroom Essentials
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Ceiling Fan
Central Air Conditioning
Dryer
Free Wifi
Heating
Hot Water
Iron & Ironing Board
Laptop Friendly Work Space
Linens Provided
Living Room
Shampoo
Shower
Smoke Detector
Washer

Must Haves

Beach View
Pool

Outside Amenities

Balcony
Free Parking
Outdoor Furniture
Patio/Deck
Private Entrance

Pool and Spa

Heated Pool
Outdoor Pool

View and Location

Ground Floor
Gulf View
Walk to Beach
Water View

Location

Reviews 5 (14)

Perfect beach location with a beautiful view! Cozy condo, and incredible beach directly across the street. Warm, clean pool, great spot! Host was super communicative and answered questions within minutes! Would rent again!
- Reviewed On: 10/18/2025
- Check Out On: 10/18/2025

Christine, thank you for the review! Glad you enjoyed the perfect beach location, beautiful view, cozy condo, and warm pool. Happy our quick communication was helpful. We’d love to host you again!
Real Joy staff

Exceptional

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- Reviewed On: 10/16/2025

Great stay! The room was very nice and clean. Well stocked kitchen. Plenty of towels and linens for my family of 5. The view was just amazing. Sitting on the balcony you can see the beautiful ocean. The beach access gate is directly in front of this unit. Such a quick, easy walk. The parking spot is also directly in front of the unit, maybe ten steps away. The property managers were very kind and quick to respond with any communication. They checked on us a couple of times to make sure we had everything we needed! Place is within walking distance to many restaurants and my husband walked to sandos coffee many mornings! The beach is private access and was never even remotely crowded. Most of the time there was less than 10 people on the beach close to our area. Things to note if you have small children. The front door only has the key code lock so no deadbolt or hotel style lock up top if you have small children. Also with small children, the railing along the back of the living room next to the stairs is a little wide, my five year old could climb through. It was fine because we had a large play pen for my 18month old but you may want to bring something like that if you have little ones! Also the beach access is stairs which seems common in the area, but if you have one of the rolling beach carts, that won’t really work. We actually forgot ours anyway so it didn’t matter but again, something to note when packing! The air conditioning was great and kept the room nice and cool! Overall the stay here was great and no complaints! Would definitely stay here again.
- Reviewed On: 9/6/2025
- Check Out On: 8/30/2025

This property was a wonderful stay for our family. From the beginning the property managers were great at communication and very quick to respond. Room was very clean. Plenty of towels and linens available for our family of 5. Air conditioning worked great and kept the room cool. Well stocked kitchen. The location was perfect. Beach views right on the balcony and gate access directly across the street. Beach was private access and was never even slightly crowded. Close to many delicious restaurants and things to do. My husband walked to Sandos coffee shop many mornings. Such a relaxing trip and great place to stay!
- Reviewed On: 9/3/2025
- Check Out On: 8/30/2025

Lauren, thank you for your thoughtful review. We're glad the communication, cleanliness, and amenities met your family's needs. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the beach views, private access, and nearby restaurants. We look forward to hosting you again for another relaxing trip! Tammy M RealJoy Vacations
Real Joy staff

The place was very nice and clean with ocean view. We enjoy staying
- Reviewed On: 8/9/2025
- Check Out On: 8/2/2025

Great place to stay! Directly beside the beach with a private access gate.
- Reviewed On: 7/18/2025
- Check Out On: 7/18/2025

Our Favorite Place

We have been coming to Gulf Winds East for years , this was our 7th stay and we love it. It feels like home to us . Clean comfortable and close to the beach .
- Reviewed On: 12/30/2024

Great Location

Overall hassle free and a great location. Met the owner and she was very friendly and wanted to make sure everything was ok. If going to Destin Florida this is a great location.
- Reviewed On: 10/31/2024

Stress Free Retreat

There is a reason we come back to this location year after year. If is by far the best place we've stayed, in over 20 years of coming to the Destin area. The staff at Harmony Beach are always friendly and sensitive to our needs. Check-in was a breeze and they made sure everything was clean and ready for our arrival. Beach view was fantastic with access literally 40 yards from our front door. Private beach staff had our chairs set up each morning, which made for an easy walk without lugging unnecessary items. Area restaurants were great as always. All in all, it was another lovely and exciting vacation. Thanks Harmony Beach! See you again next year.
- Reviewed On: 8/19/2024

Simply Best Vacation

This is our 3rd stay in Gulf Winds, and its first time we rented a unit with the ocean view. It was so awesome!We are planning to come back next summer.
- Reviewed On: 8/12/2024

Our favorite place

We've been coming to gulf winds east for about 20 years off and on. We love it here. Can't wait til next year.
- Reviewed On: 7/8/2024

A hidden gem

We’ve vacationed in Destin for several years and this condo is, by far, the best place we have stayed. Everything was well maintained and the condo is very spacious. Our kids loved the pool!
- Reviewed On: 6/17/2024

Wedding renewal, scoping out a location.

Destin Fl. And are stay was not a disappointment. Perfect location. Great beach with gated access so made it not busy at all. Great home layout. Very satisfied. Harmony Beach vacation rentals. Great help. Went way over to make sure we were happy and satisfied before selecting our area. Will definitely be using them again. I just wish they did large homes as well.
- Reviewed On: 5/13/2024

Gulf shores east

Beautiful view and clean!!
- Reviewed On: 4/9/2024

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