Description

Top Reasons to Book this Lovely Town Home:

* Gorgeous Modern Décor

*Approximately 800 feet from the beach access

* 300 feet of Private Beach

* Two Pools, Two Kiddy Pools, Beachside Volleyball, and Tennis Court

* 5-Acre Fishable Private Lake

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

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

*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 SouthBay by the Gulf #29, a comfortable and spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhouse that sleeps up to 8 guests. Ideally located just across from one of the community’s two pools, this two-story retreat is perfect for families or groups looking for a laid-back beach getaway in the heart of Destin. The sleeping arrangements include a king bed in the master bedroom, a queen bed in the first guest room, two twin beds in the second guest room, and a sleeper sofa in the living room. The open-concept living area is perfect for relaxing or gathering for a meal, and the fully equipped kitchen provides all you need for your stay. Enjoy added conveniences like a washer and dryer, designated parking right near the entrance, and a private patio for your morning coffee or evening wind-down. With its close proximity to the beach, shopping, dining, and entertainment, SouthBay by the Gulf #29 offers everything you need for a relaxing and memorable vacation.

SouthBay by the Gulf is a gated, low-density townhome community located on the beautiful emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This complex is beach front and steps to two full sized pools with kiddie pools, shuffleboard courts, lighted tennis courts, beachside volleyball courts and the 5 acre fresh water 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!

The Bed Setup:

1st Floor:
Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

2nd Floor:
Master Bedroom: King Bed
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom: Twin over Full

Area Attractions:

This great complex is just under 2.5 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, and 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, 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, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters and Bass Pro Shop.

This is across the street from Big Kahuna's Waterpark, full of great splashing fun for the kids. And it is walking distance to Mellow Mushroom and the Pancakery!

Availability Calendar

Clear Dates

Bedding

Twin Guest Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 Trundle

1 Twin

Guest Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 Queen

Master Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 King

Amenities 29

Entertainment

Satellite or Cable
Television

Facility Amenities

Community Pool

Featured Amenities

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

Hot Tub
Pool

Outside Amenities

Free Parking
Outdoor Furniture
Patio/Deck

Pool and Spa

Outdoor Pool

View and Location

Ground Floor
Walk to Beach

Location

Reviews 5 (19)

Great stay!
- Reviewed On: 8/5/2026

Hello Kennedy, Thank you so much for your review! We'd love to host you again. Kindly, RealJoy Vacations
Real Joy staff

We loved staying here! Will absolutely book again!
- Reviewed On: 7/29/2026

Hi Kennedy, thank you for the great review! We're so glad you loved your stay at SouthBay by the Gulf #29 and would absolutely book again. We look forward to hosting you next time. RealJoy Destin
Real Joy staff

Great location and condo. Family friendly area with pools and beach close by.
- Reviewed On: 7/11/2026

Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad you enjoyed SouthBay by the Gulf #29 and found the location family-friendly with pools and the beach nearby. We’d love to host you again. RealJoy Destin
Real Joy staff

Good service
- Reviewed On: 6/15/2026

Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad you found the service good during your stay at SouthBay by the Gulf #29. We hope to welcome you back. RealJoy Destin
Real Joy staff

Great location and a nice place.
- Reviewed On: 6/12/2026

Hello Adrian, thank you for the lovely review. I’m glad you enjoyed the great location and found the place nice. We’d love to host you again at SouthBay by the Gulf #29. RealJoy Destin
Real Joy staff

We did have an issue, but it was addressed in an appropriate, timely manner.
- Reviewed On: 8/3/2025

The property was clean and a short walking distance to the beach and many great restaurants and stores. The check in process was easy. We had one issue, but it was addressed in an appropriate, timely manner. We got multiple follow up calls and visits to the property to ensure that the problem was fixed and we were comfortable. I highly recommend this place and I hope it is available for our next trip to Destin.
- Reviewed On: 7/27/2025

Makayla, thank you for your 5-star review. We're glad the location and cleanliness met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip to Destin!
Real Joy staff

Excellent Stay!

We had a great stay! House was clean. The smoke detector started beeping out second night, we called maintenance the following morning and they were there in a heart beat. It is a little walk to the beach, but nice walk. Our kids got to fish ! The pool by our condo was nice. Very cozy! Have no complaints.
- Reviewed On: 8/17/2024

Vacation

Everything was great and in order.
- Reviewed On: 7/28/2024

Great townhouse in Destin

Great vacation! Townhouse was in great location to everything, and exactly as described. Easy to access and get to beach and pool. Had everything we needed and will be back!
- Reviewed On: 6/23/2024

Very nice

Location was great, the condo was clean and nice. We did have some small worms in the condo we’re assuming the rain was drawing them in. Other than that it was a great place to stay!
- Reviewed On: 5/18/2024

Beautiful home

The condo was great - decorated beautifully, very beachy! The complex has 2 different pool areas and it's a very short walk to the beach. Loved feeding the turtles off the walking bridge, too.
- Reviewed On: 6/29/2022

Fabulous Townhouse, Perfect Location

6 thumbs up!
- Reviewed On: 5/25/2021

Nice

It was a nice place to stay..
- Reviewed On: 4/5/2021

Recommended

It was amazing everything was well organized lots of space very comfy 10/10 recommend the price is very good as well everything is clean the beds are very comfortable the restrooms are really nice .!!! As well as the little patio outside and grill!!!
- Reviewed On: 10/2/2020

Wonderful stay

We loved so much about our vacation in Destin we're discussing next years trip already. Very clean beach, property and the unit itself was spotless. Close to grocery, restaurants and just a short walk to the beach. Our family loved it!
- Reviewed On: 10/1/2020

Great service

Beautiful area clean prompt help with any issues or simple requests.
- Reviewed On: 11/3/2019

Destin

I had such a good experience at this condo. It was very clean. It was about a 7-8 minute walk through the condos and across a boardwalk to the beach but was very tolerable. It comes with 2 chairs and umbrella and a more private beach area which was fabulous. Saw dolphins each morning from the beach and had such a great time!
- Reviewed On: 4/5/2019

Aug 20 vacation

Our condo was clean, beautifully decorated, very well supplied, and convenient to the beach, restaurants, and shopping.
- Reviewed On: 8/23/2018

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