Gulf Winds East #3

Description

Top Reasons to Book this Lovely Townhome:

* Gulf View from Balcony

* Fantastic Value; Wallet-Friendly

* 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.

Sit on your balcony and soak in the emerald-green waves—almost within reach! Just 200 yards from the sugar-white sands of Miramar Beach, Gulf Winds #3 is a charming getaway ideal for couples or small families. This beautiful townhome comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests with two queen beds, a twin-over-twin bunk, and a queen sleeper sofa. The first floor features both bedrooms, each with en suite bathrooms and access to a private patio or balcony—perfect for your morning coffee or unwinding in the evening. Upstairs, you’ll find the cozy living area with water views, a spacious dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen ready for family meals. Enjoy access to a refreshing community pool, private beach access, and beautiful balcony views. Whether you're soaking up the sun or relaxing after a beach day, Gulf Winds #3 has everything you need for a laid-back coastal escape.

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: Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed and Twin over Twin Bunk

Living Space: Sleeper Sofa Bed

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: 4

1 Queen

1 Twin Over Twin Bunk

Amenities 35

Entertainment

Satellite or Cable
Television

Facility Amenities

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

Fall Savings 15% off 4+ Nights

Escape to the Emerald Coast this fall and enjoy 15% off when you stay 4 nights or more. Book between now and September 7 for travel from August 1 through October 31, 2026. Use promo code FALLFORFUN15 to plan your perfect autumn getaway.

*Offer is valid on new online bookings when you book by September 7, 2026 for 4+ night stays from August 1 to October 31, 2026. Cannot be combined with other offers. Exclusions and restrictions may apply to select properties.

Fall Savings 10% off 3+ Nights

Celebrate the season with our Fall for Fun getaway. Enjoy 10% off when you stay 3 nights or more. Book between now September 7 for travel from August 1 through October 31, 2026. Use promo code FALLFORFUN10 and start planning your perfect fall escape.

*Offer is valid on new online bookings when you book by September 7, 2026 for 3+ night stays from August 1 to October 31, 2026. Cannot be combined with other offers. Exclusions and restrictions may apply to select properties.

Location

Reviews 5 (23)

Excellent location for my family! Close enough to everything and an absolutely beautiful view!
- Reviewed On: 6/5/2026

Everything from the view of the ocean from the balcony to the cleanliness of the rental was great. The living room furniture could be updated but other than that we have zero complaints. When we first checked in we found the AC was not working but in 1 phone call they had someone there in less than 2 hours fixing it plus offered to buy all of our meals while the AC was being fixed. Great customer service and we will definitely be back without hesitation!
- Reviewed On: 5/16/2026

Proximity to the beach
- Reviewed On: 4/27/2026

- Reviewed On: 3/27/2026

Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to host you again.
Real Joy staff

Lo mejor es la Ubicación, el apartamento en general está bien, me pareció incomodo al salir por detrás y tener que entrar por el frente para ir a cerrar la puerta de atrás, en el espacio de la playa "privada" solo permiten carpas o toldos después de las 5, si es tu caso debes acomodarte a los lados de ese bloque de playa, por lo demas todo bien.
- Reviewed On: 8/3/2025

It was a nice stay. The Floor was dirty and one of the cabinets underneath the bathroom sink is broken but it’s okay
- Reviewed On: 7/20/2025

We enjoyed this location so much. It was right across from the beach. There was another option at the same location, but the decoration of this place was so much better. I am used to hotels where abstract, meaningless art is slapped on the walls. The art and furniture choices for this condo were deliberate and beautiful and enhanced our stay. I would gladly stay here again.
- Reviewed On: 7/15/2025

Beautiful views

We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the porch the most. Easy walk to the beach, restaurants right down the street, a nice pool area and great views!
- Reviewed On: 4/29/2025

Ron and Kathy Parson

Lovely view of the beach from the balcony. This is our second stay at Gulf Winds East and the view from the front is much better from the other units. Enjoyed the sound of the waves in the evenings from the balcony.
- Reviewed On: 5/5/2024

Gulf Winds East #3

We had a wonderful week in Gulf Winds East #3 again. The condo is conveniently located right across the street from the beach with private access. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed, including a crockpot, which made for easy meal prep and more beach time. The beach decor throughout the condo is a little over the top but you can tell the owners love this home. The new couches and recliner are beautiful but the recliner is in the wrong spot to watch the TV. The dresser drawers are also getting hard to open. The new shades are a great improvement and when one came off its roller, Harmony maintenance was there to fix it immediately. We appreciated the late checkout, too!
- Reviewed On: 4/7/2024

Winter get away 2024

This was our second time stay in this complex. This time we were ocean front loved the views. Just enjoyed relaxing on the porch. The property was clean and very well maintained.
- Reviewed On: 3/10/2024

Fantastic location

Awesome location, just a few steps to the sand. Beautiful view from the balcony. Everything was clean and spotless when we arrived. Everyone at the office was so friendly and helpful. We had a blast and we will definitely be staying at this unit again!!
- Reviewed On: 7/18/2023

Nice ocean view .

A very comfortable apartment and very clean.
- Reviewed On: 7/9/2023

S DeJean

We had a great stay at Gulf Winds. They supplied us with everything we needed for the trip. The management was very nice and informative. The condo was very clean and spacious. We will definitely be booking again here.
- Reviewed On: 6/2/2023

Great place to stay

Clean, great location, property management is great to work with. We are very satisfied. Highly recommend. They do need to replace mattress in front bedroom but I would absolutely rent again!
- Reviewed On: 5/19/2023

Cool and Simple

We had a great experience with this rental. A super location for access to the beach and fantastic heated pool after dipping in on the beach when the temps were cool for December. Since we stayed about a week, maybe having a few more laundry and dishwasher packets would have been helpful. The amount of dishes to choose from for cooking were great, but maybe could benefit from some staples in the house like cooking spray, foil and seasonings. The beds were comfortable and the sheets were nice and clean. We did need to do laundry so it was nice to have the washer and dryer. Sitting on each porch with the provided furniture was great too. Would definitely recommend and would come again.
- Reviewed On: 1/9/2023

Home away from home

Love this unit!! The only issues with unit 3 are the blinds for the sliding glass doors. We had to hang sheets up in the bedrooms because the blinds were broken and missing panels. But this is a minor complaint. Maybe get curtains for this unit. Because we love staying in this unit ever year!! :-)
- Reviewed On: 9/24/2022

quiet little get away

We enjoyed everything. They thought of everything in the kitchen. I would of like filters for the coffee and a better sleeper sofa. The place is perfect and close to the beach.
- Reviewed On: 5/18/2022

Dreamscape

good vacation location had a few issues but did not let it effect our vacation timewasher kept runningwe notice a couple of roaches and one of our guest had flea bites on himthe blinds kept falling off eliminating privacy in the bottom room
- Reviewed On: 8/18/2021

Hopkins Vacation 2020

Wonderful much needed vacation.We've stayed at this property for several years and this time the condo didn't seem as clean as it should be and the amenities in this condo weren't as good as they should be. Will return just will choose a different condo.
- Reviewed On: 7/21/2020

Gulf Winds East #3

We frequently vacation in Destin although this is my first time staying at gulf winds East number three. I absolutely loved the property! The owners made sure to have everything you could possibly need inside of the home (beach chairs, boogie boards, gas grill, even a box fan.. ect..) The location was great and it had a nice view. It felt like home :-) I will definitely be staying there again!
- Reviewed On: 7/13/2020

GREAT PLACE TO STAY

THIS IS ACTUALLY A GREAT PLACE TO STAY. THEY HAVE MANY UNITS AND THEY ARE VERY CLEAN AND A GREAT LOCATION. THE ONLY DOWNSIDE TO UNIT 3 IS THE KITCHEN AND LIVING ROOM IS UPSTAIRS SO WHEN YOU COME IN THE CONDO YOU ARE TRACKING SAND IN OR NEAR THE BEDROOM AREA WHICH IS DOWN STAIRS. OTHERWISE NO COMPLAINTS
- Reviewed On: 8/8/2019

Destin Vacation with Harmony

Our family was so impressed with the condo, view, and overall wonderful vacation! Gulf Wind East is a beautiful location! We ate nearly every meal at our condo and appreciated the gas grill provided, as well as everything we could ever want or need! We have already booked our condo for next year and look forward to another holiday in paradise! Ange and her staff are so professional and yet so personable! Each time I phoned I felt like I was talking to friends! I will absolutely recommend Harmony Beach and Gulf Winds East to all my friends! We plan to make this an annual event!!
- Reviewed On: 6/13/2019

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