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

I use Trip Advisor to help plan our vacations and was dismayed by the reviews I've seen here of South Bay--this has not been our experience at all. We've been going to the Destin area since our daughter was 6 years old and love it (nearly 20 years) We've stayed at 7 different locations (condo's, hotels etc.) but after looking... More

I have been staying at Southbay for over 15 years. The condos are nice especially nearer to the beach. I enjoy the layout and accomodations. It is true that the new management has changed things, but the experience there is still remarkable considering the highrises that continue to be built. More

We have stayed here for several years. This will be our last visit here. The new management is Rude, and dishonest. The security is almost non existent. The off duty police officer hired as security could do nothing about the loud partying and fighting at all hours of the night. He said the management would not allow him to do... More

We have vacationed here for years and let me say, it is always wonderful. The condos are great and the private beach is terrific. There is a lake for fishing, 2 swimming pools,tennis courts, and the price is very reasonable. Southbay is also family friendly, and I know that anyone who vacations here will be pleased. More