Southbay by the Gulf 78

A clean and convenient stay near the beach!

- Reviewed On: 9/26/2026

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to you coming back very soon

Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals staff

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had a wonderful stay with Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals! The property was clean, spacious, and had everything we needed for a relaxing beach vacation. There was plenty of room for our family, and we loved all of the amenities. One of our favorite touches was the selection of beach accessories that were available for guests to use. It made our trips to the beach so much easier, and we appreciated being able to bring everything back after each day. The location was perfect—close to restaurants, shopping, and attractions while still feeling safe and secure. We also really enjoyed spending time at the pool and the tennis courts. Overall, everything exceeded our expectations, and we had an amazing experience. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals to anyone looking for a comfortable, convenient, and family-friendly place to stay!

- Reviewed On: 8/1/2026
- Check Out On: 8/1/2026

Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a wonderful stay and that the home exceeded your expectations. It's great to know you enjoyed the spacious accommodations, the beach accessories, and the amenities like the pool and tennis courts. We're also glad the convenient location made it easy to enjoy everything the area has to offer while still feeling comfortable and secure. Your kind recommendation means so much to us, and we truly appreciate you choosing Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals. We can't wait to welcome you back for another relaxing beach vacation!

Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals staff

Party of 8 had plenty of room. Open walking distance around the corner. Look forward to going back

- Reviewed On: 7/23/2026
- Check Out On: 7/12/2026

Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear that your group of 8 had plenty of room and enjoyed the convenient location with nearby walkable options. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and are happy to hear you’re looking forward to returning. We’d love to welcome you back for another great stay!

Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals staff

Great place with nice amenities!

- Reviewed On: 7/19/2026
- Check Out On: 7/18/2026

Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed Southbay by the Gulf 78 and its amenities. We appreciate you choosing Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals and hope to host you again soon.

Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals staff

- Reviewed On: 7/15/2026
- Check Out On: 6/22/2026

Thank you for the 5-star review of Southbay by the Gulf 78. We appreciate you choosing Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals and hope to welcome you back for another great stay on the Emerald Coast.

Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals staff

This was a well thought out beach house. There were tons of dishes, pots, pans, etc. There were 2 crockpots, a blender, 2 types of coffee makers. This was perfect for making anything you needed or wanted. I packed my own hair dryer but they did have one in the master bathroom. The shed had tons of floats and 2 or 3 tennis rackets. Tons of electrical outlets. It was a close walk to the beach and pool and courts. Everything was great!

- Reviewed On: 7/5/2026
- Check Out On: 7/2/2026

Thank you Julie! Glad you enjoyed your stay!

Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals staff

We will be back

- Reviewed On: 6/12/2026
- Check Out On: 6/11/2026

Nicole, you’re awesome – thanks so much for staying with us and for the kind words! We’re really glad you enjoyed the place and would love to have you back anytime.

Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals staff

Great location on the water! Easy check in and check out!

- Reviewed On: 5/13/2026
- Check Out On: 5/10/2026

Place was as described and within walking distance of many restaurants and stores. What we liked most was the access to the beach!

- Reviewed On: 5/7/2026
- Check Out On: 5/5/2026

Thanks so much, David! Loved having you all and I’m really glad you enjoyed the easy beach access and nearby spots. You’re welcome back anytime and we’d be happy to host you again on your next Florida trip!

Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals staff

Our stay was great! Little hiccup because of the dredging on the coastline but the extra beach items in the closet were a major plus. The AC worked awesome and the hot water never ran out! Would definitely rent again!

- Reviewed On: 4/27/2026
- Check Out On: 4/27/2026

Wonderful town home on the beach- only critique would be providing a little more trash bags/ toilet paper for a large busy family.Bedding was amazing and comfortable. Everything was clean, kitchen fully stocked with appliances and dishes. Beautiful location- 2 minute walk to white sands and dolphins in the ocean. We would absolutely stay again.

- Reviewed On: 3/22/2026
- Check Out On: 3/19/2026

Thank you Katherine!

Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals staff

I am not one to normally leave reviews, but I wanted to in this instance because this property was a 10 out of 10. Such a nice, clean and roomy townhome. This place literally has everything you need and then some. What I was most impressed with was the beach accessory closet. I can’t think of anything that we needed or desired that wasn’t available. Also, the air conditioner worked really really well which is always a concern for me. I strongly recommend this place and we will very likely be back at South Bay number 78 again.

- Reviewed On: 8/24/2025
- Check Out On: 8/24/2025

Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear you thought the townhome was a 10 out of 10 and that you had everything you needed (and more!) for a great stay. We’re especially glad you enjoyed the beach accessory closet and that the AC kept you nice and cool—that’s always a big deal in the summer! We’d love to welcome you and your family back anytime at South Bay 78. Thanks again for the kind words and recommendation!

Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals staff

Awesome location!

- Reviewed On: 8/13/2025
- Check Out On: 8/12/2025

Thank you, Kimberly! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the location. We hope it added to the overall enjoyment of your stay and would be happy to welcome you back in the future.

Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals staff

The home was beautiful, plenty of room for the eight of us and well maintained. The location access to the beach was great and we enjoyed the pool. Beach gear was a plus since we couldn’t bring our own with us.

- Reviewed On: 8/5/2025
- Check Out On: 8/3/2025

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! We are thrilled to hear that you found the home beautiful and spacious for your group, and that you enjoyed the convenient beach access and the pool. It’s wonderful to know that the beach gear provided was helpful during your stay. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another memorable visit in the future!

Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals staff

Great place to stay.

- Reviewed On: 8/4/2025
- Check Out On: 7/31/2025

Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back in the future!

Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals staff

- Reviewed On: 8/3/2025

Thank you Ronda for the great review. I hope you loved how close to the beach you are!!! Until next time!

Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals staff

Great location next to beach

- Reviewed On: 6/23/2025

Besser geht es nicht! Absolut empfehlenswert!

- Reviewed On: 6/15/2025
- Check Out On: 6/15/2025

Love, love love!!!!! I love the Southbay Condos! My favorite place to stay when I visit Destin!!

- Reviewed On: 6/15/2025
- Check Out On: 6/15/2025

Pretty good complex infront the beach!

- Reviewed On: 4/24/2025
- Check Out On: 4/14/2025

Thank you, Saldivia. I hope you all were able to check out a sunset or two while you were here. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Emerald Coast Vacation Rentals staff