Surfside Resort #503

We loved the beautiful views from the condo. The balcony was perfect for early morning sun while enjoying breakfast and watching for dolphins. The beach chairs and umbrella were amazing and the pool access was simple. Staff and locals provided added information about eateries and things to do. The little bar across the skywalk was super cute and fun to visit. Great weather, beautiful sand and the location made for a memorable vacation.

- Posted: 3/29/2025

Julie, thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! It’s great to hear you enjoyed the beautiful views from the condo and had a perfect spot for breakfast on the balcony. We’re glad you appreciated the beach chairs and pool access, as well as the local recommendations. It sounds like you had a fantastic time at the little bar too! We look forward to welcoming you back to RealJoy for another memorable vacation!

Real Joy staff

Family of 7 and we fit comfortably in this beautiful condo! We especially appreciated the complimentary beach chair and umbrella set! Thank you for hosting us and we cannot wait to book with you all again.

- Posted: 3/14/2025

Sabrina, thank you for your 5-star review! We're glad your family found the condo comfortable and enjoyed the beach chairs and umbrella. We look forward to welcoming you all back to RealJoy for your next stay!

Real Joy staff

Beautiful view of the ocean! This place was perfect for us for a week. Would stay here again! 😊

- Posted: 3/7/2025

Danielle, thank you for your 5-star review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the beautiful ocean view and found the place perfect for your week-long stay. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Thank you for choosing RealJoy!

Real Joy staff

Great condo in a resort style complex. Location was awesome! We will be back!

- Posted: 2/15/2025

Very responsive and Anne to answer my questions. Fixed a small problem Andrew my stay was great!

- Posted: 1/7/2025

Kaitlyn, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear your stay was great and that we were able to address your needs. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

We had a great stay! Our place was exactly what the pictures promised (and even better!). Great location and view. Planning to rebook for next year!

- Posted: 1/2/2025

Joy, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear you had a great stay and that the place exceeded your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back next year. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Great place

- Posted: 12/26/2024

Christiana, Thank you for the 5-star review. We hope you join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Thank you!

- Posted: 11/30/2024

Had an amazing beachfront experience! The host provided beach chairs for us to use." The apartment was absolutely spotless and beautifully decorated. Our host went above and beyond to make sure we felt at home." If I am ever in the area again I will definitely rent this airbnb again.

- Posted: 10/18/2024

Natasha, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're so glad you had an amazing beachfront experience and that our team was able to make you feel at home. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Jazz was playing as we Entered the airbnb. it felt very cozy and welcoming, it was beautiful. exactly like the pictures. amazing beach accessories chairs and umbrellas. beach fires every Friday. it was absolutely amazing! they accommodated us coming in around 11pm for check in no problems. the beach views in the morning were beautiful.

- Posted: 9/22/2024

Brittany, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the space to be cozy and welcoming, just as depicted. We appreciate you letting us accommodate your late check-in, and we're thrilled you were able to take in the beautiful beach views in the morning. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Perfect beach accommodations. Awesome views and easy access to the beach. My family and I really loved this place. We will be back next year.

- Posted: 9/10/2024

This condo was exactly as described. Beautiful views of the beach and pool, easy access to the beach and bar, clean and extremely comfortable. Host provided items we never thought anyone would think of. I was “wowed” when I saw a toddler bed railing under the bed, something I wanted to bring with me but forgot. My family and I really enjoyed our stay there and whenever we are back to Destin, we will definitely book again.

- Posted: 9/10/2024

Elly, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are delighted to hear that the condo met your expectations and that you found it comfortable and well-equipped. We're pleased that the toddler bed railing was a pleasant surprise and that your family enjoyed their stay. We look forward to welcoming you back to Destin in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

We come to this area every year and it never disappoints. The condo had everything you would need and is comfortable. The view is great!

- Posted: 8/30/2024

Savannah, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that the condo met all your needs. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Nice and clean

- Posted: 8/26/2024

Marta, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled you had a pleasant experience with us. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

We truly enjoyed the stay at this location! It was comfortable and had everything we needed for a beach trip! Very convenient location for beach access and it had many restaurants, shops, and things to do around it. The security guard was helpful as well and everything went smoothly.

- Posted: 8/23/2024

Jeeva, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful stay and that the location, amenities, and service met your needs for a perfect beach getaway. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Everything was amazing! Easy beach access. Great communication! Would definitely come back

- Posted: 8/5/2024

Giresse, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're so glad to hear everything was amazing, with easy beach access and great communication from our team! We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!

Real Joy staff

This is a great place to stay. The on sight staff was very helpful as well as the RealJoy staff that we reached out to. Just a quick walk across the bridge to the beach. Very quite a night This location is pretty centrally located for shopping and restaurants. It is an easy travel to the airport as well. We for sure will come back in the future.

- Posted: 7/11/2024

Wesley, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the on-site staff and RealJoy team to be helpful. We're glad the location worked well for you and we look forward to your return. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

We were very happy with our stay.

- Posted: 7/3/2024

Stuart, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you were very happy with your stay. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

This place was beautiful and very clean!

- Posted: 6/24/2024

Landia, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We’re thrilled to hear you found the place beautiful and very clean, and we hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Good place

- Posted: 6/17/2024

Diana, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear you had a great experience and hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Place was great. Exactly as described. Easy access to beach and pool. Kids loved it.

- Posted: 6/15/2024

Emily, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the easy access to the beach and pool, and that the kids had a great time. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Great place to stay at. Everything was close by and walk to the beach was short.

- Posted: 6/7/2024

Jesus, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and found the location convenient with a short walk to the beach. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Everything was awesome!

- Posted: 5/31/2024

Latanza, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience with us. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Wonderful stay and easy access to the beach. Friendly staff not to mention the environment was always neat and clean. Wonderful stay. The view from the balcony was exceptional . Complete view of the beach.

- Posted: 5/24/2024

Stephanie, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the easy beach access, friendly staff, and exceptional view from the balcony. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

This place was amazing. I’ll definitely be coming back for a next time?

- Posted: 5/19/2024

Rebecca, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience with us. We hope you'll join us again soon to continue exploring all that RealJoy has to offer. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

RealJoy is the BEST property management company I have ever dealt with. Extremely kind and responsive.
This wonderful space is just as depicted. Would definitely return.
Love the decor and design.
Great amenities at the property even though it's dated. Parking could be better.
Some items to note for future travelers-
The front desk is run by another property mgmt co and check in was extremely confusing. Basically you just need to get a parking pass from the security guard. But if you check in when they are there you can do that too. Need to login to RealJoy to get door code.
This seemed like a fairly high cleaning fee considering we are required to do the dishes/trash but we understand it's standard.
The free beach chairs are first come first serve.
Not happy we weren't allowed to adjust temp to lower than 70 but understand.
Smaller bedroom runs hot.
Grey mst pillowcases werent clean.
Master shower has bizarre temperature dial that even staff was confused about.

- Posted: 5/9/2024

Samantha, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're so glad you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the space, decor, and amenities. We appreciate you taking the time to provide detailed feedback - it helps us continue improving the guest experience. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Beautiful condo, with beautiful views. Building is a bit dated and on site security was not very helpful.

- Posted: 4/7/2024

Caitlien, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We're pleased you enjoyed the beautiful views from the condo. We will pass along your comments regarding the physical building and security to the Resort Management. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Already planning a trip back

- Posted: 3/23/2024

Cheyenne, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We're thrilled to hear you're already planning to come back! Your enthusiasm is the best compliment we could receive. We look forward to hosting your next trip and making it even more memorable. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Everything was wonderful - beautiful place, beautiful view, and wonderful amenities!

- Posted: 3/16/2024

Janece, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're thrilled to hear that everything from the place to the view and amenities was wonderful for you. We would absolutely love to have you come back for another visit. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Accommodations were spacious with comfortable beds. Bunks in hallway were appreciated. Property is older but very well maintained. Across the street from beach but nothing blocming fabulous views.

- Posted: 2/26/2024

Sara, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the spacious accommodations and comfortable sleeping arrangements, along with our well-maintained property and its fabulous beach views. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon for another great stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Great place and convenient to everything. We had a comfortable stay.

- Posted: 3/3/2024

Katie, T hank you for the 5-star review. It's wonderful to hear that you found our place great and convenient, making for a comfortable stay. We'd love to welcome you back anytime. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Great stay. Beautiful location. Easy to get to. Easy access to anything you need. Couldn't ask for much more!

- Posted: 2/20/2024

Nathan, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We're thrilled to hear that the beautiful location, easy accessibility, and convenience met all your needs for a great stay. We'd be delighted to welcome you back anytime. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

We loved every minute of our stay in Unit 503 at the Surfside resort. Everything was spotless when we arrived. We never had to call for maintenance and the view was amazing. RealJoy called us directly to let us know they would be shutting off the hot water one day. Very nice personal touch. We are already looking forward to our next stay at a RealJoy property.

- Posted: 2/15/2024

Beautiful place and view! True to the pics. I had a great time.

- Posted: 10/28/2023

Kaitlyn, We're delighted to hear that you found this place and view beautiful, and that it lived up to the pictures. We're glad you had a great time. We appreciate your positive feedback and hope to host you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

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- Posted: 10/22/2023

Krysten, We hope you enjoyed your time on our beautiful beaches and had a safe trip home. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Everything was what i expected and more. Great location, easy to get to the beach, friendly staff and they were very helpful! I will definitely come back!

- Posted: 9/18/2023

Rosa, We are delighted to hear that everything was beyond your expectations and that the location was great. We appreciate your comments regarding our friendly staff and look forward to your next visit. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Was just as pictured. Good condo and location. The only negative thing I have to say was some of the furniture was stained but other than that everything was great!

- Posted: 9/10/2023

Blair, We appreciate your feedback and are pleased to hear that the condo was just as pictured and that you found it to be good and well-located. We apologize for any stained furniture and will work on addressing this issue. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

We had a great vacation with an amazing, relaxing view with the the ocean sounds. The space was perfect for us with plenty of room for 4 kids. We will very likely try to get the space again soon, thanks!

- Posted: 8/29/2023

Hung, We're delighted to hear that you had a great vacation with an amazing and relaxing ocean view. It's wonderful that the space was perfect for your family. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

This was a lovely property in a great location. We love the beach access, pool, and beach bar. The unit was modern, nicely furnished and very clean. We had a wonderful stay and will be coming back.

- Posted: 8/15/2023

Elizabeth, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your rental experience. We are happy to know that you enjoyed a wonderful stay in this lovely, well-located Surfside Resort rental, which you found to be nicely furnished and very clean. Thank you for choosing RealJoy. Please visit again soon.

Real Joy staff

Beautiful place, will definitely come back!

- Posted: 8/25/2023

Nicky, We're delighted to hear that you found the place beautiful and that you're planning to return. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we look forward to hosting you again in the future!

Real Joy staff

Reasonably priced, great location, beautiful views. The building itself is dated, but had good amenities. The restaurant located in the hotel was also surprisingly good! We had a great time.

- Posted: 8/21/2023

Margaret, We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, the location, beautiful views, and the amenities. It's great to know that you had a wonderful time and even found the restaurant to be surprisingly good. We appreciate your feedback and hope to host you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful condo. It was very clean upon arrival, and looked just like the pictures.
We loved that this condo provided two chair and an umbrella at the beach so we had less to carry with us. It is a quick walk to the beautiful beach!

- Posted: 8/6/2023

Very clean and spacious. Private beach access was great with beach chairs and umbrella service available at no cost. Pool and spas were also very nice.

- Posted: 7/14/2023

Travis, We're delighted to hear that you found the property to be very clean and spacious, and that you enjoyed the convenience of the private beach access along with the complimentary beach chairs and umbrella service. It's wonderful to know that you also had a great time at the pool and spas. We appreciate your kind words and hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future for another enjoyable experience. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Was as depicted! Had everything we needed and was conveniently located to the beach. I was pleasantly surprised to see we had 2 free chairs & an umbrella for us on the beach! Saved us carrying some items down.

- Posted: 7/10/2023

SurfSide 503 was perfect for our family of 7. Plenty of room for all. Great location! RealJoy was easy to work with and communicated proactively.

- Posted: 7/6/2023

Marisa, We're thrilled to know that SurfSide 503 was the perfect fit for your family of 7, providing plenty of room and a great location. Thank you for your kind words about RealJoy; we strive to ensure a seamless and proactive communication process for our guests. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you and your family back for another enjoyable stay in the future! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Great stay and the walkway to the beach is very convenient. The condo felt just like home.

- Posted: 6/20/2023

The stay was absolutely amazing and worth every penny spent! Will DEFINITELY be coming back next year!

- Posted: 4/30/2023

great place to stay. hreat location and the amenities were awesome! the 2 chairs and umbrella that came with the rental was also a great surprise!

- Posted: 4/24/2023

We had a great week in the condo.

- Posted: 3/31/2023

We really enjoyed staying at this condo. We loved that it was a short walk to the beach and got to walk on the beach every morning. It was great to have access to the beach umbrella & chairs.

- Posted: 3/11/2023

Mikiyo, We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We're glad you loved walking to the beach every morning. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Enjoyed the entire stay Restaurants in walking distance

- Posted: 3/6/2023

Sandy, Thank you for giving your stay 5 stars. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation. We're glad the beach view was great and the location was convenient. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Beautiful location and beautiful condo. Thank you.

- Posted: 9/15/2022

Rita, We appreciate the 5-star review of your stay at Surfside resort. We're glad that everything was beautiful. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

What a beautiful condo! Everything you need plus great view of gulf and the pool area! Beds were really comfy. Loved the Cabana Cafe that is located in Ariel Dunes next door. Entertainment each night and great pizza! Grandson saw Dolphins, turtles and jellyfish. So relaxing to see sunrise each morning on the balcony.

- Posted: 9/2/2022

Diane, thank you for the 5-star review. We’re glad you had everything you needed and enjoyed the great view. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

We really enjoyed our vacation. The property was as depicted on the site. The location was great. Would stay at this location again.

- Posted: 8/25/2022

Jesse, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad everything was as expected and you enjoyed your vacation. We look forward to seeing you next time. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

We really enjoyed our vacation at this property. The view was awesome and the accommodations were very nice. Surfside Resort is an older property, which could use some TLC, but the accommodations included with the resort were excellent. The unit was just as pictured, and did I mention the view? Overall I was very happy with our trip and would definitely consider staying at this property/unit again.

- Posted: 6/17/2022

Marlita, Thank you for letting us know that you enjoyed your vacation. We're glad everything was as you expected and you enjoyed the awesome view. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Great place for my family members to stay while here for my wedding?

- Posted: 6/2/2022

Great condo in a perfect location.

- Posted: 5/3/2022

Jillian, We appreciate your 5 star review of Surfside Resort. We're happy this was a great condo for you and that the location was perfect. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

RealJoy was professional and had great communication with us leading up to our vacation and while we were there. The property itself is older 1980’s, but well maintained for the most part. Our condo was recently remodeled and beautiful. Great location. Downfall- not great beach access for handicapped. Lots of stairs. Private beach was well kept & monitored.

- Posted: 4/9/2022

The condo was Great, the perfect location, looks just like the pictures, beautiful views of the gulf from the balcony! Had everything we needed, would highly recommend! Look forward to staying there again!

- Posted: 4/2/2022

Exceptional condo. Very clean and updated. Awesome views of the Gulf. Large patio. Very comfortable bedding. TVs we very high quality. Overall very nice condo, resort property, and location. Highly recommended.

- Posted: 2/8/2022

My friends all raved at how clean our unit was compared to theirs! So the cleaning people are amazing! The unit was perfect sized, had everything we needed. The showers are sooo powerful - but hurts when you have a sunburn LOL the AC was perfect - and didn't need to be super low to cool off the unit. The guest room that faces the sun - was hotter but they had fans in the closet and we used em. Just keep those blinds closed! Plenty of pantry space and ease of cooking! Plenty of towels, for showers and wash cloths and hand towels - the washer and dryer were key! We hope to visit again next year! Thanks so much Lisa - we had a great time! The Dillon Family

- Posted: 8/20/2021

Everything in this place was great, Condo was great the view was excellent and the area was great, only downside was always having to wait on the elevator.

- Posted: 7/30/2021

Our family stays at Surfside every summer and Lisa’s unit is one of our favorites! Updated kitchen; great sink and counter units in baths and a super comfy master bed. And the view off the balcony is awesome. Love that we can keep an eye on our older teen at the pool deck.

- Posted: 7/27/2021

We fell in love with Destin a few years ago and found Lisa’s property when planning last year. Let me tell you, what a gem! Lisa was so helpful with all of the planning and preparation for our trip. The condo was clean and equipped with every amenity you could think of. The resort itself could use some updating as far as decor but it was a wonderful location and the beach bar and sky bridge to the beach was such a treat! We enjoyed the view from the balcony and enjoyed being close to many shops and stores. The first night they had bonfire on the beach and that was a hit with our group! The restaurant downstairs was also delicious and we dined there twice. The included beach service (two chairs and a umbrella) was nice but I suggest making a reservation with the attendants if you want to be on the shore line. The beach also fills up quick so I suggest heading out as early as 7 or 8 am to get a seat. Thanks Lisa! We will definitely be booking again!

- Posted: 7/16/2021

The process to check in was quick and easy. The instructions provided were detailed and we had no problems with the unit. The view was amazing & the unit was great overall.

- Posted: 7/2/2021

Absolutely loved this condo. Beautiful view and the condo is beautiful. Everything we needed and plenty of space. The bathroom counter are awesome. The rooms was Decorated so nice! We loved that the resort wasn’t overly crowded and was laid back. The restaurant on site was so good and convenient. It Was hard to leave such a beautiful beach! I would definitely stay here again ?????

- Posted: 6/4/2021

Beautiful ocean views from almost every room. Would definitely stay here again.

- Posted: 4/27/2021

We really enjoyed our stay here. The unit was very clean, as advertised and in a great location. Lisa was very quick to get back to me on any questions and check in/check out was simple. Would highly recommend!

- Posted: 4/14/2021

Unit was just as listed, very happy with everything. Pool was a little smaller than we expected but we made it work. Building and grounds could use a little updating but did look like that was being addressed while we were there. Would stay at this resort again and would stay in this unit again if available.

- Posted: 3/30/2021

Thx David.. Just as an FYI.. Surfside just completed a major $1M water project that caused almost all of the grounds to be excavated. I haven't been to Surfside since March but I'm sure landscaping is still being replaced. Hope to hear from you in the future!

Real Joy staff

Enjoyed staying in this condo. Great communication with owner. Condo was clean and we found it as pictured and described. Great location—close to the beach and other activities. We would stay here again!

- Posted: 3/23/2021

We booked this property as part of a last minute decision to getaway for Thanksgiving. We had 3 adults and a 3 year old and there was plenty for everyone to do without leaving the building. We arrived on Thanksgiving Day so the front desk staff was off but Lisa (property owner) was just a phonecall away and was available on a holiday to address any questions that we had. The space is the perfect size for small families and friends. We loved the cute light detail on the bathroom sink :) The balcony is so spacious that we spent most of the time there enjoying a great view of the beach. The kitchen was equipped with everything that we needed to prepare all of our meals. Especially with this pandemic it was a perfect choice, restaurant on the premises, pool, hot tubs, sports area and even beach bonfires. Oh, did I mention how easy the process was working with Lisa? From beginning to end, we are big fans and are already planning another stay in the spring. Don't second guess, just book it!! Great Getaway!

- Posted: 12/4/2020

Our family of four truly enjoyed our stay at this property. We would definitely visit again.

- Posted: 11/16/2020

Had a awesome stay quick to pool and beach and condo was perfect

- Posted: 10/26/2020

Very convenient to the beach and restaurants and the mall is a bonus,!The bridge to the beach is the best

- Posted: 9/22/2020

Staying at Lisa’s condo was truly an incredible experience, waking up to that view, and being able to enjoy it on a very large balcony was great. Walks to the beach were short and easy and the unit itself was so cozy and clean, I can’t give it enough praise. I would recommend staying here to any couple or small family, you won’t regret it! Also special thanks to Lisa for being so accommodating to our hectic schedule, we had to make some last second changes due to a hurricane coming through a portion of our driving route and the whole process was seamless! 5 stars!!

- Posted: 9/3/2020

The view is great , and property is nice

- Posted: 8/27/2020

Beds are amazing, decor is up to date, not your typical 90s beach house theme lol very clean bathrooms are amazing, very nice stay highly recommended

- Posted: 8/25/2020

This was our 2nd year here at pretty much the same time frame (last year closer to Labor Day). It was our 1st time in this particular unit. It is definitely busier here this year maybe due to school starts being pushed back & Covid it’s a last hoorah for many? This unit has everything you need cooking wise (even sharp knives - yay) and the king bed is quite comfy in the master. It’s very comfy/cozy and the bathroom counters are super cool with back-lit motion sensor lights that are soft and dim but click on when you enter - a huge bonus in the middle of the night. The view is always something to behold! And location is absolutely prime! I would say the only things I noted and alerted owner to were that the cleaning crew needed to slide the couch & chair on tile and clean under - they were pretty icky as I discovered chasing something out my 3 yo had slide under there. Both bedrooms sheets had that damp mildew smell - like they had sat too long in wash and almost dried that way and then thrown in dryer. It was something even my husband noticed and commented on. Also be prepared for noise possibly. There was a remodel very close by on this (5th) floor being done with tile being pulled up so extremely loud jackhammering 2 days of my stay during day. Lucky for next guest that part is probably over! A heads up to owner and us would have been nice. My toddler was pretty startled by it and how incredibly loud. Last, a warning to light sleepers, be prepared potentially for people on pool/hot tub being louder until 11pm cut off each evening. With it being a lower unit you’ll hear it!!! My friends who stayed 10 floors up, directly above us, on 15th floor could slightly hear it but much more faint. Owner appears to be on sheets & floors under furniture so hopefully those points will be addressed! Hope this helps. Enjoy!

- Posted: 8/21/2020

It was great. Easy check in, amazing view and great location!!

- Posted: 8/20/2020

Amazing view, easy beach access, awesome amenities, clean and beautiful inside and out, well managed property close to all you need or want for the best Vacay ever! We definitely, highly recommend and will be back again soon!!

- Posted: 7/13/2020

We were incredibly pleased with this condo and the ease with which the owner, Lisa, was to work with! The unit was very clean and spacious and offered a perfect view of both beach and pool. We have stayed at Surfside 3-4 times before but never on this side, so having both views out the window was incredible. Lisa make things easy and even worked to get a couple of towels to us that we inadvertently left in the dryer. I have absolutely nothing but positives to say about Lisa and this condo, and obviously Surfside is so close to many restaurants, grocery stores, and the outlet mall. Just make sure to not wait too late to eat as lines are crazy in Destin/Miramar anyway, but with limited seating due to COVID eating at traditonal lunch and dinner times can be a challenge. You might count on Winn Dixie and preparing many of your meals in the condo this trip because of that.

- Posted: 7/8/2020

Thank you Gary. I'm so glad you enjoyed everything. And I was happy to help get your towels back. Hope to hear from you in the future.

Real Joy staff

Our family of 6 had a great week! The condo was very clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. We will miss the views of the beautiful water as we head back to life in the midwest.

- Posted: 7/4/2020