We are repeat renters at Southbay and look forward to our upcoming vacation there. I'm leaving this review only because of the bad reviews left here and would like to respond to them by our experiences there. The rooms were indeed clean and were maintained well. The only bug issue we experienced were those you would normally find near the... More

We stayed at Southbayjust last week and it was such a horrible place! We stayed in unit #30 and the place was small and dingy! The carpet was stained upstairs, the bathrooms were so small and old looking and felt dirty, the outside patio was just horrible!! The table and chairs looked like they haven't been cleaned all year! The... More

We stayed in #61 for 5 nights in July 2012 with my husband, two tweens, and my parents. First, the condo. It was just ok. The pros of the condo itself: It was well stocked with kitchen tools and bath towels. It had a full size washer and dryer. It had a full bath in each bedroom and a half... More

One of the best places to stay in Destin. Stayed for 4 months. It was peaceful, the people friendly, area safe, very clean. The owner and management very considerate and helpful. Close to everything. Stay in unit 35 - Nice layout and nice furniture. Walking distance to the beach.

We rented unit 76 in Southbay by the Gulf through the management company Emerald Coast Vacation Rental. Unfortunately, this was a last minute rental during there peak season. This was my first time visiting Destin. We had a great time in Destin, but the condo was terrible. The bed sheets and pillowcases were dirty, so I washed the linen. The... More

Our family very much enjoyed our stay in unit 57at Southbay by the Gulf. This unit was clean and offered the best of both worlds. We fed the birds off our balcony and enjoyed the lake watching the sunset. The pool was heated so the children enjoyed afternoon swims. The private beach was very nice. This was the best unit... More

We stayed at South Bay Unit 43. We rented from Kim Lang see website. http://www.fwbdestincondos.com/ I could not have asked for an easier rentaL Rates were great . Cheaper than a hotel. The deposit return within the week of departure. The home clean. Bedrooms on the 1st. Living room and kitchen on the 2nd floor. This was different, but it... More

The management company people charged me $187 for an extra day without my authorization and with out so much as a notification. The also alleged we trashed the place. The problem is our group left at 10 am of the day in question, and we left the condo as we found it. The management company representative would not or could... More

We have been coming to Destin for over 30 years and stayed @ Southbay many times. My main complaint is my dealings with the owner of this unit. It was listed on VRBO.com here's the link to the dump! http://www.vrbo.com/20248 The price was good and the space was what we were looking for. The place was ok nothing to scream... More