Condo - Rating 5 (52 Reviews)

Grand Caribbean West 303


Bedroom 1 bedrooms
Bathroom 1 full
Guests 6 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed
Flexible Dates Flexible

  • Address: 3191 Scenic Highway 98
  • Location: Crystal Beach
  • Type: Condo

Description Description
Top Reasons to Book This Condo:

* Across street from Beach! 

* Heated Pool, Grilling/Picnic area and Outdoor Showers 

* Gulf Views from spacious Balcony 

* Budget Friendly, easy on your wallet! 

* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below

* Under 5 miles from Silver Sands Premium Outlets, only 1 mile from Destin Commons 

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

***Note: the hot tub is currently unavailable due to updates until further notice. ***

Grand Caribbean West 303 is an immaculately clean, recently repainted, top floor unit at Grand Caribbean West in Destin's Crystal Beach. It's a perfect spot for small families or couples to spend an affordable and fun-filled vacation.

This 1 bedroom/1 bath condo sleeps six with a queen bed in the master bedroom, hallway bunk beds that the smaller guests are sure to enjoy, and a queen sofa sleeper in living room. This condo is equipped with a fully furnished kitchen, DVD player, and comfortable dining and living room areas. Enjoy the amazing view of the Gulf of Mexico's shimmering emerald waters from your private third floor balcony. There is a washer/dryer in the unit for your convenience.

*This property is NOT AVAILABLE for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions. *

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*

Snowbird Season runs November thru February. For a quote, select an arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and a departure date (must be the 1st day of a subsequent month). Contact us for alternate date requests and further assistance! All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee.

You'll find something that everyone will enjoy, and you'll have memories of a lifetime to take home with you, at Grand Caribbean West 303.

The Bed Setup:

Master Bedroom: Queen Bed

Hallway: Bunk Beds

Living Room: Sofa Sleeper

Grand Caribbean West features a terrific heated pool, hot tub, BBQ grilling area, outdoor showers and picnic space. The complex has a friendly, helpful staff. Private, deeded beach access is directly across the street - less than a minute's walk from the building. 

Area Attractions:  

The complex is also just a few minutes' drive from all Destin has to offer, including go-kart rentals, dolphin cruises, charter fishing, parasailing, Big Kahuna's Water Park, The Track Family Fun Center, and the Silver Sands Outlet Mall.

Several outstanding restaurants are within walking distance, including one of the most highly regarded in Destin, 'The 790 Cafe' located at The Inn at Crystal Beach and 'Beachwalk Cafe', rated one of Destin's best by Florida Trend Magazine. Grand Caribbean West is also within walking distance of Destin's famous Crab Trap restaurant.

Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also, for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest!  Destin Commons also has a mini train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters and Bass Pro Shop.

If you are near Miramar Beach, the snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Dolphin Reef, deployed in 2017.  Located just 685 feet straight out from the Miramar Regional Public Beach access (by Pompano Joe's), it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!

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Bedding Bedding
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Bedroom
Sleeps: 2
1 Queen
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Hallway
Sleeps: 2
1 Twin Over Twin Bunk - Hallway
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Living room
Sleeps: 2
1 Sleeper Sofa

Amenities 32 Amenities
Entertainment
  • Satellite or Cable
  • Television
Facility Amenites
  • Community Pool
Featured Amenities
  • Ocean View
  • Pool
  • Snowbird Friendly
Inside Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bathroom Essentials
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Free Wifi
  • Heating
  • Hot Water
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Laptop Friendly Work Space
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Smoke Detector
  • Washer
Outside Amenities
  • Balcony
  • Free Parking
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Patio/Deck
Pool and Spa
  • Heated Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Outdoor Pool
View and Location
  • Gulf View
  • Walk to Beach
  • Water View


Location Location

Reviews Rating 5 (52)
Rating 5
I enjoyed my stay and I would most definitely stay again!
- Posted: 3/16/2020
Thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope you enjoyed being across the street from the beach! We hope you will come back to see us! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great stay and RealJoy made everything seamless!
- Posted: 3/5/2025
Rating 5
Condo was a little worn, but totally comfortable for the two of us. Three, and certainly four persons would have been crowded, unless were younger children. Everything functioned fine: HVAC, well stocked kitchen and appliances, tv’s, and we slept well! Only two concerns: pre visit photos online had us excited and expecting to be right on the beach, overlooking the Gulf from the back deck. Alas, was ok being just across the street from the short boardwalk to the sand. Only other concern was an inefficient e-mail system of Real Joy that was difficult to sort out back and forth when preparing the rental and for arrival. Real Joy’s service and personnel though were over the top accommodating before and during our stay, communicating that they were available for us the entire time. We did not feel like we were alone while visiting the region for the first time. That’s reassuring. We’ll return here for another stay when we visit Destin again.
- Posted: 2/21/2025
Rating 5
Quiet, comfortable,
- Posted: 2/24/2025
Jean, thank you for your 5 star review! We're pleased to hear you found the property quiet and comfortable. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
House was perfect for a small family of 3. Living quarters was very home like. Very clean. We had a great vacation.
- Posted: 10/18/2024
Rating 5
Bueno Bueno
Excelente ubicación El día que fuimos a utilizar la piscina no abrió la puerta
- Posted: 9/8/2024
Rating 5
Fabulous property
It was so clean! Had everything we needed for our 3 night stay! We will definitely be back!!
- Posted: 9/2/2024
Rating 5
Great Experience
Overall the experience was great! Location was great! Would have liked to have access to beach chairs, umbrella, floaties without having to pay per day or buy own just to leave for someone else since could not take with us. That would hav made the stay perfect.
- Posted: 8/11/2024
Rating 5
Loved the stay
It was very clean super easy and very convenient over all it was a great time
- Posted: 8/5/2024
Tiffany, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time and found everything clean and convenient. We hope you join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
I loved the place.
- Posted: 7/31/2024
Rating 5
A very good place to stay, close to the beach
- Posted: 7/6/2024
Rating 5
Destin vacations 7-2024
The view from the valcony They give me the wrong pool code
- Posted: 7/6/2024
Rating 5
Lovely stay
We had a lovely stay at the property. It was spacious with a great view of the beach from the balcony. A very short walk to the beach and a really nice pool!
- Posted: 5/27/2024
Samantha, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're glad you had a lovely stay and enjoyed the beach view and pool. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
We loved our stay, it was beautiful, the back deck was great with a cup of coffee and being able to see the ocean.
- Posted: 4/10/2024
Jamie, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the beauty of the location and the serene ocean views from the back deck—sounds like a perfect spot for morning coffee! We'd love to have you back for another memorable stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Very close to the beach, easy walk to the Pomano Beach public access. Quiet building. Beautiful view of the gulf from the porch.
- Posted: 10/11/2023
Andrea, We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the proximity to the beach and the beautiful view of the Gulf. We hope you had a wonderful stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great place to stay. The place was clean and right across from the beach. Easy check in and check out.
- Posted: 9/11/2023
Lauren, We're pleased to hear that you had a great stay and found the place clean and conveniently located across from the beach. We hope you had a wonderful time. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
We enjoyed our stay. Perfect location & very clean. We had plenty of extras too. Easy checkin & great communication
- Posted: 8/21/2023
Tabitha, We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay, found the location perfect, and appreciated the cleanliness and extras. We aim to provide a seamless and enjoyable experience, and we look forward to hosting you again in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Nice place.
Really enjoyed the location and the view we had. Very close to the beach and would highly recommend!
- Posted: 6/30/2023
Rating 5
Stay
Everything was great only issue is I was told checkout was at 10am and housekeeping came knocking on door at 8:30am to clean I felt like she was pushing us out.
- Posted: 7/23/2023
Rating 5
Perfect spot, 3-5 min walk to beach. nice size bedroom, bunk beds and sleeper sofa. Real joy was easy to communicate with and very responsive to every message. Def will use again.
- Posted: 7/20/2023
Alonso, We're delighted to hear that you had a perfect stay at our property. It's wonderful that you found the location convenient and enjoyed the spacious bedroom and amenities. We take pride in providing excellent communication and responsiveness to our guests, and we're glad to know that we met your expectations. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to the opportunity to host you again in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
We spend a great time there, the place was in prefect condition. Just a little issue with the bathroom sink where water wouldn’t drain.
- Posted: 7/8/2023
Rating 5
Excellent Stay....
This location is clean and in a great location. The staff is very easy to work with, friendly and kind.
- Posted: 5/26/2023
Rating 5
We enjoyed our stay. The unit was clean and close to the beach!
- Posted: 5/14/2023
Rating 5
?Heaven in Earth?
Life is definitely good at Grand Caribbean West #106!! What a great experience we had and will highly recommend to our family and friends! Your location is perfect for beach access, dining, lounging poolside and just feeling safe while taking our morning and evening strolls! The accommodations were so welcoming and relaxing … very clean and well stocked with all the amenities one needs for a comfortable and relaxing stay! Reservations, check-in and check-out were so easy and quick! Thank you for providing a wonderful experience … and we will be back!! ?
- Posted: 5/7/2023
Rating 5
Great
Other than the hot tub being closed, I had a great stay! I will definitely book again, and recommend! Thanks for having us!
- Posted: 3/30/2023
Latasha, we are happy to know that you enjoyed a great stay in this one-bedroom, one-bath Crystal Beach condo and you would recommend it to others. Thank you for choosing RealJoy. Please visit again soon.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Fantastic Location!
We stayed on the 3rd floor and nice overlook towards the beach. Very easy to walk across street to get beach access. The heated pool and hot tub were great for the kids. Would have no issue staying here again.
- Posted: 3/23/2023
Brian, we are pleased to know that you enjoyed the easy beach access, heated pool, and hot tub during your issue-free stay in this well-located one-bed, one-bath condo. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
very well kept updated even email stuff for us to do while we stayed there! The place felt like home well kept up close to everything including easy beach access most of all kid friendly we had a blast !
- Posted: 3/26/2023
Rating 5
Great place to stay with family. Ocean view is awesome. Grandkids want to live there.
It was great for our family. Elevator would have been nice. But can't complain. When we needed things shopping wasn't far away. The walk to the beach was great. And having a washer and dryer there was fantastic. We shut the air off and enjoyed the weather while we were there. Sat on the balcony and relaxed. Spent time in the heated pool was awesome.
- Posted: 3/10/2023
Susan, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed relaxing on the balcony as well as the walk to the beach. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great stay
We have stayed here multiple times - love the location. Great property.
- Posted: 11/26/2022
Katy, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are glad that you had a great stay and that you loved the location. We look forward to seeing you next time. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
The location was perfect just right across the street from the beach and shops where just right up the block.
- Posted: 10/8/2022
Rating 5
Definitely would rent again!
Perfect location to the beach! Clean, comfy beds, staff were amazing! Overall great experience!
- Posted: 8/17/2022
Rating 5
This guest did not leave a written review.
- Posted: 8/13/2022
Rating 5
Excellent very close to the beach
Very nice, very clean, and walking distance to the beach.
- Posted: 6/5/2022
Rating 5
Our pool code didn’t work when we first arrived but it was taken care of right away with a quick response. Everything was great. Very good views of the gulf. The property was close to shopping and dining establishments but far enough away that you didn’t get the crowds of people. Public beach access was right across the street and the beaches were not overcrowded at all. Would defiantly recommend. We traveled with two young kids and it was perfect!
- Posted: 4/11/2022
Rating 5
wonderful
location, cleanliness
- Posted: 2/13/2022
Rating 5
Across from the Beach
Great location across the road from the beach and just a few blocks from Destin Commons. It was very quiet and peaceful. There is a partial gulf view from the balcony but it is obstructed by palm trees.
- Posted: 10/13/2021
Traci, we are happy to know that you enjoyed a very quiet and peaceful stay in Grand Caribbean West 303, a one-bed/one-bath condo that is located across the street from the beach. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Property was amazingly clean. All amenities were available, across the street from beach. Plenty of parking space. Highly recommend and will definitely return.
- Posted: 9/3/2021
Rating 5
Exceptional
There are no comments available for this review
- Posted: 8/21/2021
Rating 5
Wonderful stay
The property was very nice and clean. Very convenient that it was right across from the beach. The beach access was only a few steps up and down the stairs so that was a huge plus especially with small kids. Loved it.
- Posted: 7/27/2021
Rating 5
First 4 Kids
Excellent stay, ocean view, clean!
- Posted: 7/20/2021
Rating 5
Nice place
It was very nice we loved it
- Posted: 6/21/2021
Rating 5
was a great location right on the beach
was a great location and clean great stay over all!
- Posted: 5/26/2021
Natasha, we are pleased to know that you enjoyed a great stay overall in Grand Caribbean West 303, a clean one-bed, one-bath condo that is located across the street from the beach. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Absolutely perfect
- Posted: 5/3/2021
Rating 5
Wonderful Stay
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience with this property. Checking in and out was easy and everything that we needed was made available in the property. We were walking distance from the beach which was definitely a plus. Will definitely book again!
- Posted: 4/4/2021
Aminah, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your wonderful vacation rental experience while staying in Grand Caribbean West 303. We are happy to know that the check-in and check-out processes were easy, this property offered everything that you needed, and its proximity to the beach was definitely a plus. Thank you for choosing Real Joy. Please visit again soon.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great stay , Difficulty Checking in and out Terms
We had an horrible experience checking in because it prompted a strict time . When arrived earlier around 2 am and had to stay at a motel 6 the morning we arrived , due to the policy for checking in and out .
- Posted: 11/19/2020
Hi! We are happy to know that you had a great stay at Grand Caribbean West 303. During this unprecedented time, it is nearly impossible to have an early check-in or late check-out because cleaning crews and inspectors need time to prepare units for incoming guests. Normally codes for doors, gates, pools, etc. are provided by email to renters before they arrive. We apologize for the inconvenience caused at check-in. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Perfect in every sense!
We loved the condo, and the location was great. RealJoy was seamless with the experience - good proactive communications along the way and the door code arrived as expected. Some reviews commented about the palm trees obstructing the view, but the branches were cut way back when we were there, so they weren’t even really noticeable. Great view!!
- Posted: 11/10/2020
Russ, we love that you enjoyed staying at the perfect Grand Caribbean West 303, especially because of the great location and view; and your vacation rental experience with Real Joy was seamless due to good proactive communication. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Overall 5 out of 5 stars. This was my first time at a "beach front" property. We were only one street away but let's not split hairs. The property was spotless and fit me and my 3 friends comfortably. We would definitely stay at this property or another RealJoy.
- Posted: 9/6/2020
Rating 5
Wonderful!
Such a cute spot and great location. Easy to check in and very clean. Would stay again for sure!
- Posted: 9/5/2020
We are happy that you enjoyed your accommodations and the check-in process was easy. Thank you for choosing Real Joy. Please visit again soon.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great location, view & amenities
We enjoyed staying at this condo during our 1st Destin stay. Plenty of room for our family of 6, beautiful balcony view and quick walk to the beach. Cute beach decor and nice shared pool. We hope to be back sometime!
- Posted: 7/25/2020
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay here Stacy. Thanks for booking with RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Exceptional
Very nice apartment everything was what was advertised. My family didn’t want to leave . We had the best time . I would recommend it for anyone .
- Posted: 7/17/2020
Rating 5
Great place walking distance from the beach
- Posted: 6/15/2020
Rating 5
Vacation stay
I was very pleased with the property and it's location. We will book again for future visits!
- Posted: 6/15/2020
We're happy you were pleased with your visit to this amazing property! We look forward to seeing you again.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
I enjoyed my stay and I would most definitely stay again!
- Posted: 3/16/2020
Thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope you enjoyed being across the street from the beach! We hope you will come back to see us! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great stay and RealJoy made everything seamless!
- Posted: 3/5/2025
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