Breathtaking panoramic views of The Gulf of Mexico can be enjoyed from the large private balcony of this 9th floor condo located in gated, rental restricted Southwinds III. An abundance of natural light shines through the wall of sliding glass doors making the condo nice and bright. Enjoy comfortable beach living with this open floor plan of living area, dining area, and full kitchen with breakfast bar and oversized pantry. With elegant furnishings throughout, each room is spacious and sun-filled. The open living/kitchen/dining room features wall-to-wall sliding glass doors that open to an oversized balcony overlooking the Gulf, complete with new electric blinds. This unit boasts a brand new AC, new furniture and countertops! The master bedroom has an en suite master bath with double vanity and ceramic tile flooring, whirlpool tub and large shower. Lots of storage throughout including a separate full size storage area. Owners enjoy the gulf side pool and BBQ/grilling area as well as Southwinds' exclusive, private beach with security and beach chairs. Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort features more than seven miles of beaches and pristine bay front, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, a 226-slip marina, a fitness center, spa and celebrity chef dining. Shop, dine and play at the charming pedestrian village, The Village of Baytowne Wharf and more. Inside the gates of the resort, residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle of high-class living, spanning the 2,400 acres from the beach to the bay. Everything within the gates of the resort is accessible by golf cart or bicycle. The entire resort is interconnected by miles of pedestrian, bike and golf cart paths that weave through groves of live oaks, meandering past natural lagoons, fountains, man-made lakes, and meticulously landscaped fairways.