Townhouse -
5
(22 Reviews)
SouthBay by the Gulf #122 - Salty Paws
50 Steps 2 Private Beach
3
bedrooms
2
full, 1 half
10
guests
Pets Allowed
Flexible
- Address: 940 U.S. 98
- Location: Destin
- Type: Townhouse
Description
Top Reasons to Book this Lovely Town Home:
* 50 Steps to the Private Beach 🌊
* Backyard with Charcol Grill
* 2 Pools, 2 Kiddie Pools, Tennis Courts, Fireworks viewing at the private beach 🎆
* 5 Acre Fishable Private Lake
* Pet Friendly 🐾(addt'l $250 fee)
* Close to restaurants, Destin Harborwalk, Big Kahuna's and The Destin Commons
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
This Townhome is the perfect spot to relax and play for your beach getaway! Located in the heart of Destin, Salty Paws is the ultimate beach home! Step onto your private backyard patio or relax in the Gulf breezes and the sound of the rolling waves. Want to sleep in and enjoy the lazy beach life?
This pet-friendly 2-story townhouse features 3 bedrooms/2.5 baths, and offers a spacious living room and a fully stocked kitchen for all of your cooking needs. You will also find private beach access, a backyard with dining and a storage unit with beach toys and chairs for fun in the sun 🌞. There is In-unit laundry with a washer and dryer to make your stay easier. There is plenty of room for 10 guests in this spacious home with 3 bedrooms upstairs and a sleeper sofa downstairs.
*This property is not available to adults under age 25. No Exceptions. *
*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs January thru February, on a monthly basis. To prepare a qualified quote, select your arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and the departure date (must be the 1st day of the month). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. Please contact us with your interest and to further assist!
Bed Setup 🛏:
•Master: queen bed (sleeps 2) and private ensuite bath with walk in shower
•Secondary: queen bed (sleeps 2)
•Secondary: twin-over-full bunk bed and twin trundle (sleeps 4)
•Living room: sleeper sofa (sleeps 2)
This Townhome has 1 designated parking spot and overflow parking directly at your door. The private backyard offers amazing views with a spacious patio, outdoor dining and firepit, a charcoal grill, and storage shed with beach chairs and toys. No need to leave Fido at home! SouthBay by the Gulf #122-Salty Paws is pet friendly 🐾 and sure to help you make memories to last a lifetime.
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 the 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, 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, 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 (May 2022)
This is across the street from Big Kahuna's Waterpark, full of great splashing fun for the kids. And it is walking distance to grocery shopping and some of Destin's best dining: the Pancakery, Crackings, Que Pasa, and Nothing Bundt Cakes!
Destin Dog Park is approximately 3 miles away for your 4-legged family members. Please note that this home is pet friendly 🐾, but that Okaloosa County does not permit pets at the beaches.
Kelly Plantation Golf Club offers world class golfing and dining only 2.5 miles from Southbay by the Gulf.
* 50 Steps to the Private Beach 🌊
* Backyard with Charcol Grill
* 2 Pools, 2 Kiddie Pools, Tennis Courts, Fireworks viewing at the private beach 🎆
* 5 Acre Fishable Private Lake
* Pet Friendly 🐾(addt'l $250 fee)
* Close to restaurants, Destin Harborwalk, Big Kahuna's and The Destin Commons
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
This Townhome is the perfect spot to relax and play for your beach getaway! Located in the heart of Destin, Salty Paws is the ultimate beach home! Step onto your private backyard patio or relax in the Gulf breezes and the sound of the rolling waves. Want to sleep in and enjoy the lazy beach life?
This pet-friendly 2-story townhouse features 3 bedrooms/2.5 baths, and offers a spacious living room and a fully stocked kitchen for all of your cooking needs. You will also find private beach access, a backyard with dining and a storage unit with beach toys and chairs for fun in the sun 🌞. There is In-unit laundry with a washer and dryer to make your stay easier. There is plenty of room for 10 guests in this spacious home with 3 bedrooms upstairs and a sleeper sofa downstairs.
*This property is not available to adults under age 25. No Exceptions. *
*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*
Snowbird Season runs January thru February, on a monthly basis. To prepare a qualified quote, select your arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and the departure date (must be the 1st day of the month). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. Please contact us with your interest and to further assist!
Bed Setup 🛏:
•Master: queen bed (sleeps 2) and private ensuite bath with walk in shower
•Secondary: queen bed (sleeps 2)
•Secondary: twin-over-full bunk bed and twin trundle (sleeps 4)
•Living room: sleeper sofa (sleeps 2)
This Townhome has 1 designated parking spot and overflow parking directly at your door. The private backyard offers amazing views with a spacious patio, outdoor dining and firepit, a charcoal grill, and storage shed with beach chairs and toys. No need to leave Fido at home! SouthBay by the Gulf #122-Salty Paws is pet friendly 🐾 and sure to help you make memories to last a lifetime.
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 the 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, 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, 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 (May 2022)
This is across the street from Big Kahuna's Waterpark, full of great splashing fun for the kids. And it is walking distance to grocery shopping and some of Destin's best dining: the Pancakery, Crackings, Que Pasa, and Nothing Bundt Cakes!
Destin Dog Park is approximately 3 miles away for your 4-legged family members. Please note that this home is pet friendly 🐾, but that Okaloosa County does not permit pets at the beaches.
Kelly Plantation Golf Club offers world class golfing and dining only 2.5 miles from Southbay by the Gulf.
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Bedding
Bunk Room
Sleeps: 3
1 Twin over Full
1 Twin Trundle
Guest Bedroom
Sleeps: 2
1 Queen
Living Room
Sleeps: 2
1 Sleeper Sofa
Master Bedroom
Sleeps: 2
1 Queen
Attached Bathroom
Amenities 28
Entertainment
- Satellite or Cable
- Smart TV
- Television
Facility Amenites
- Community Pool
Featured Amenities
- Pool
- Snowbird Friendly
Inside Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom Essentials
- 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
Outside Amenities
- Free Parking
- Outdoor Furniture
- Patio/Deck
Pool and Spa
- Hot Tub
- Outdoor Pool
View and Location
- Walk to Beach
Location
Reviews
5
(22)
5
It was a great spot. However we thought you could walk out from back patio directly to beach. That was not the case. It was down a sidewalk and around to boardwalk. Can’t see beach from back patio even.- Posted: 9/21/2024
5
We had a great time, the place was really convenient.- Posted: 9/14/2024
Monica, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're so glad to hear you had a great time and that the location was convenient for you. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
We loved staying at this home no issues, personal was very responsive just house was super cold every one enjoyed the cold ac but not me maybe cause im an old lady. Other than that everything was perfect- Posted: 7/28/2024
5
Salty Paws
Nice unit with a very short walk to a private beach- Posted: 6/12/2024
Schylar, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're delighted you enjoyed the unit and its proximity to the private beach. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
Florida 2024
Great beach access, stairs we’re not good with an infant and could use some improvements on shower but overall everything was great.- Posted: 6/6/2024
Mary, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the great beach access. We'll discuss your feedback on the stairs and shower with the owner. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
Great family area
Nice property - patio could have been bigger- overall good location to ocean & pool area. Perfect for family- grandparent to grandchildren.- Posted: 5/7/2024
Debra, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear that the location was ideal for your family gathering, from grandparents to grandchildren. We look forward to your return visit. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
Great place!
This is a great place , we were there for a month and enjoyed every minute. We had a couple of small issues, and RealJoy was awesome! They sent someone immediately and fixed the problem! Can't wait to go back next winter.- Posted: 2/29/2024
Jennifer, Thank you for the 5-star review. It's fantastic to hear you enjoyed every minute of your month-long stay and appreciated our prompt service for those small issues. We're eagerly looking forward to welcoming you back next winter. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
Very close to the beach access and the tennis courts. Clean, kid friendly, easy parking. No beach service for this unit. I didn’t realize going into it that this would be a problem but it was a little hard to find a spot behind the chairs that allowed a view of the water so that we could keep an eye on the kids. We ended up with 7 in the house and it was tight but manageable. If we had come with 9 like we originally planned for, it would have felt like we were on top of each other.- Posted: 10/21/2023
5
Great location,very nice.- Posted: 9/10/2023
5
Trip
Trip- Posted: 6/25/2023
5
Family vacation
Nice location short walk to beach. Beautiful beach! Easy access- Posted: 5/31/2023
5
Wonderful!
Perfect location on an amazing beach. Would highly recommend.- Posted: 4/7/2023
Emily, we love that you would highly recommend this well-located 3-bedroom/2.5-bath townhome. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
Perfect
This is a perfect place to get away … it’s just a few step to the beach and pool. Also, close to shopping and restaurants. Very clean and plenty of linens, pillows and towels- Posted: 4/18/2023
Jessica, we are very happy to know that you thought this well-located 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome, which you found to be very clean with plenty of linens, is a perfect place for a getaway. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
Family vacation 2023
We enjoyed our stay all except for I ask for ocean front and somehow I didn’t end up with it I got what y’all call ocean view only from the second floor bedroom and you really couldn’t see much- Posted: 4/14/2023
Heyward, we are very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay overall in this 3-bedroom/2.5-bath townhouse. Please accept our apology for any disappointment caused by the view. Pictures and descriptions online are accurate to the best of our knowledge. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
Great beachside location
The location relative to the beach was exactly as listed. It was less than a two minute walk to the gorgeous white sand beach with crystal clear water. The property was comfortable and cozy.- Posted: 3/23/2023
Brian, we are pleased to know that you thought this 3-bedroom/2.5-bath townhome was comfortable and clean, and you enjoyed its great beachside location. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
Very nice place
The property was perfect. It was exactly as stated a 2 min walk to the beach it was stocked with supplies and we enjoyed ourselves will definitely rent again.- Posted: 3/13/2023
5
Great location close to the beach
We loved staying this close to the beach!- Posted: 12/27/2022
Vanessa, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad that you loved staying this close to the beach and that the location was convenient. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
perfect spot
short little walk to beach. the condos next door were under construction which meant much less crowded beaches it was great!- Posted: 11/26/2022
Michael, We are pleased to hear that this was the perfect spot for your vacation. We're glad that you enjoyed the short walk to the beach and we hope everything else about your stay was excellent. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
Great location
This is a great place to stay with kids and a dog. The complex has many places to walk your dog, the storage room was packed with beach items, and it takes seconds to be on the beach. We played tennis, swam in the pools, and cooked out! The kitchen is well stocked with sharp knives and a good egg pan! Musts for us.- Posted: 10/21/2022
Aubrey, Thank you for the 5-star review. We’re glad you had everything you needed for a great stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
Had a beautiful week in Destin
The location to the attractions and beach were nice and I liked that I could bring my pet .- Posted: 10/10/2022
Shannon, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're happy that you had a beautiful week and enjoyed the location. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
Amazing vacation
I cannot say enough about how wonderful our trip was! My husband and I spent Labor Day week with my mother, brother, and nephew for our annual beach getaway. The beautiful beach house is perfectly sized with plenty of space to relax and spread out. The patio area provides a beautiful view of the Gulf, and the stroll down the very short path to the beach makes it perfectly located for ease. While we opted to rent chairs and umbrellas on the beach (which is private and extremely comfortable - no space intrusion!) - there are chairs, umbrellas, and beach toys ready for your enjoyment in the shed. There are outdoor showers at the top of the beach path, making it easy to wash off the sand before trekking it in with you, and a foot rinse off the patio by the shed to help rinse your feet and each items. The complex is also located across the street from the grocery store and shopping center, which was super convenient. The owner and rental property were extremely helpful and friendly as well, making it a pleasurable and stress free experience. All in all, it's an amazing vacation getaway and would highly recommend staying here.- Posted: 10/9/2022
Samantha, Thank you for taking the time to let us know that you had an amazing vacation with your family. We’re glad everyone had enough room and you enjoyed some time on our beautiful beaches. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
5
Great deal
Everything was wonderful! Would like to let the property manager know that the remotes for the t.v.s don't work because the cable box is taped up behind the t.v.s, blocking the remote from communicating with the cable box.- Posted: 5/19/2022
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