Stayed October 2023
"Awesome view. Clean, loved the balcony. "
Stayed September 2023
"Great place for a couples getaway or family. We will definitely be back. Everything was as expected. Master bed was super comfortable. Only thing I would like to see is new cushions on outdoor furniture. Thanks for a great stay."
Stayed July 2023
"Cozy Beachfront Condo - The property was spacious and roomy. It was clean and felt comfortable. The balcony was our favorite! Great view of the bay. Location is convenient to beach, but a bit ways from stores and activities. There was an issue with the guest shower, but maintenance followed very quickly and resolved the issue. One small suggestion would be a fresh coat of paint and beach accessories for guests.
Our stay was great! We will definitely be back again!"
Stayed July 2023
"We enjoyed our stay!"
Stayed May 2023
"Great Property - Great property, just as described!"
Stayed April 2023
"Perfect - This was an awesome property close to everything and the view oh my god let’s just say amazing."
Stayed April 2023
"We had a blast. The location was great and the place was amazing. Would definitely stay here again - We had a blast. The location was great and the place was amazing. Would definitely stay here again."
Stayed March 2023
"Abosolutely wonderful! - Loved the views! The location was great with water on both sides. The property was neat, clean, roomy, and comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. The beds were comfortable. The primary bathroom shower was huge! Loved having sliding doors from all the rooms to go out on the balcony. The balcony furniture was a huge plus and very comfortable. Plenty of towels and linens. Would definitely stay here again. I can't say enough good things about it!"
Stayed March 2023
"Wonderful service - The condo view of the bay was very nice, and the condo was well supplied.
When i had any question, the answer came in a timely manner. Our request for more hand towels and wash cloths was fulfilled quickly. Help was sent promply when we needed help with the TV. Thank you very much!"
Stayed November 2022
"Review - Renting the property was super easy. The communication between RealJoy properties was easy and if I had any questions their response was quick. The view/beach was gorgeous and the location of East Pass Towers is perfect. We will definitely be back again!"
Stayed October 2022
"Amazing location - I have always wanted to stay on the Destin pass and it did not disappoint. The snorkle areas were great. Our unit was absolutely wonderful - zero complaints."
Stayed October 2022
"Fabulous Harbor View! - This property is a beautiful! From the wonderful balcony to the cleanliness of everything! Comfy beds, wonderful kitchen and fabulous bedrooms! Very well kept!! We will be back!"
Stayed May 2022
"Very nice condo - Had a great time!"
Stayed April 2022
"Sister get away - Beautiful views. Great deck and roomy place!"
Stayed April 2022
"Breathtaking - The view is just outstanding
The beach is beautiful and clean
Place was very clean and well equipped
Very relaxing atmosphere
Will definitely be back and we will recommend this place to anyone that asks about it
Thank you for a very pleasant and beautiful stay"
Stayed April 2022
"Great communication! Excellent host, fabulous property"
Stayed March 2022
"Fantastic Harbor views - We have booked in this location before and love it. This is the first time booking at this specific unit and we loved this one too. We love the harbor views. Each day we sat poolside and watched dolphins play. The harbor walk can be noisy but we don’t mind. We enjoy sitting on patio to listen to it. One suggestion it could use a couple extra blankets to cover up while sitting on couch or on patio.
Also in prior stay the pool was heated. This time it wasn’t. The other pool for other tower we heard was heated but I guess we can’t use either pool. It didn’t bother us to much as we used hot tub. This has nothing to do specific to the condo though and we have no complaints. We loved our stay and we would definitely recommend and we plan to be back."
Stayed March 2022
"very nice - we loved this place"
Stayed September 2021
"Great weekend getaway - We had a great weekend! This location is perfect for young couple(s) for a short stay. The location is beautiful but a little bit of a walk to the public beach. The condo was stocked with all kitchen supplies! Great condo! Very clean! We had a fantastic stay! It is loud at night due to the bars across the bay but we enjoyed it! We didn’t have to contact the property manager but received an email at the beginning with all the info/codes(lots of codes) we needed! 5/5 reccomend!"
Stayed August 2021
"Beautiful property - Wonderful, relaxing getaway"
Stayed August 2021
"Vacation - Had a great time! Brought my son and grands. They loved Destin. Condo was really nice. Had everything we needed."
Stayed July 2021
"Very nice! - Very nice, clean condo. Had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Great location. Will stay again."
Stayed July 2021
"Great place to stay with the family - Great people to deal with. Loved that we communicated through email made things so easy"
Stayed June 2021
"Once again, heaven on earth - This is now our second stay at this location and we absolutely love it. The walk to the beach is just a few minutes away and we love the beach like lagoon near by with having small children it’s perfect. The setting is a bit loud at night because the music from the harbor, but my family actually enjoy it. Our view couldn’t be better! The condo is perfect & has every single cooking pan/pot/utensil you’ll ever need. We loved the large shower and our children love the bunk beds. Our favorite is the beautiful balcony and stunning views. The only thing I felt like we were missing was a broom due to the amount of sand we tracked in (there is a vacuum, but it doesn’t work well.) And I wish we had an earlier check in option, even if it costs extra."
Stayed May 2021
"Great new place to try - We are very familiar with Destin and stay in Holiday Isle a few times a year. Our normal condo building was booked so we gave this one a try. Overall a good experience! Wish there were not so many different codes to remember and I wish the unit came with beach chairs and an umbrella to use."
Stayed May 2021
"Great place - The room was very clean great view we will be booking again for next year"
Stayed May 2021
"Over Due Vacation - Location was excellent, very clean with all amenities we could have asked for.
We stayed in Tower 1, the only thing that we would have liked to have been able to take advantage of the lounges by the pool area on Tower 1 did not have cushions as did Tower 2 which made it rather uncomfortable to stay by the pool for any length of time.
Overall I would still have to give this vacation 5 stars!"
Stayed April 2021
"Relax with the Destin Action - Cute condo. Kitchen nicely outfitted, but probably not conducive to heavy dinner cooking. Perfect for our daytime needs. The Keurig does work - you just have to know how to use it: plug in; add water; open top; insert Kcup; close top; press flashing button; wait for brew. Ran the vacuum when we got in; looked like a rushed cleaning job. Yes, this is a seawall location, but it's private. Plunk down a sandchair and watch boats and parasailers in the inlet. The pool was nicely heated; great swim when it wasn't full of kids. (The tiered sundeck photo caption does not mean you have access to both pools. They are fenced and accessible only via the East Pass building you're staying in.) Decent hot tub, but not as hot as I like it. It had turned a little green probably due to all the kids, but management addressed it after I sent a text. Easy access to Norriego Point beach and nice walk around the public access park. No direct beach access to the East; neighboring property had the coast sidewalk blocked. There's public beach access about 500 steps down Gulf Shore Drive, which is almost 2.5 miles out to 98, making it a really great daily run out and back with nice wide sidewalks. Great balcony view of the point and harbor. Yes, the building is a little dated, but I like the location and that it's not fifteen stories high. No, the furniture and beds are not the most comfortable. Yes, the Harbor Boardwalk nightlife echoes late after midnight, but we still all managed to sleep right through it. We had busy days of sun, walking, bocci ball on the sand, kayaking to Crab Island, pontoon rental to Okaloosa Island, go-karts & mini-golf, a little shopping and fantastic dining. We really had a great time!"
Stayed April 2021
"Nice clean and has a great view and location!"
Stayed March 2021
"Great Place - We enjoyed our time here. It was nice. Like others reported and we found true...the couches in living room are very uncomfortable and the Keurig which we brought pods for was broken. The floors were pretty dirty I noticed but everything else was good.
We had a great time and would go again to this place. One thing to remember is there are like 50 different codes to remember so take a screenshot."
Stayed March 2021
"Girls Chill Weekend - We wanted to enjoy the worlds most beautiful beaches that we live just 30 minutes from! A Girls “Chill” weekend.
Temps were cool but the sunset was awesome!
Great unit! Very clean! Nice location!"
Stayed October 2020
"Our first experience with RealJoy was about as good as it could possibly get. When using a property mgmt. company that you are not familiar with because you've used another for so many years, you're just not sure how it will go. RealJoy exceeded our expectations. Their condo was priced lower that the one we normally rent and was 10x more updated and furnished with items you may need, especially an abundance of towels. The room was super clean and everything worked! There were a few issues with the condo community that were disappointing such as the inoperative spa and the heated pool not being heated. Those things are totally out of the control of RealJoy and after speaking to some owner occupants of the community, they are a little perturbed with the HOA there for the aforementioned issues. The communication with RealJoy was consistent and thorough and immediately built the trust that I needed to feel confident about booking with them. I will absolutely be booking with RealJoy in the future!"
Stayed October 2020
"Great condo/great location - We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay! The location was perfect. Norriego Point is just beautiful, access to Harborwalk (via walk taxi) is so convenient), and easy access to all the local public beaches. Can’t wait to go back."
Stayed September 2020
"Short trip - The condo was very nice but my stay was shortened by two days due to the weather flooding"
Stayed September 2020
"Best view in Destin in my opinion - Can't beat this view. You can see both the pass and the harbor/harbor walk. There is always something going on and boats passing. I will never stay on the gulf again watching the same waves roll in over and over. You can even hear the live bands from the bars across the canal. The unit was very nice. Only complaint is the fan wouldnt turn on without the light in the main bedroom which would have come in handy since they don't allow the AC to go below 70 but that is just a personal preferrence."
Stayed July 2020
"Girls Getaway - Excellent customer service, extremely clean property and decorated with class. The kitchen was perfectly equipped and "ORGANIZED". The location is perfect. The property even included items for children. The little things really add up with this property. I called customer service the day we arrived as I didn't receive my door code. I got a live person in less than 5 minutes and I received excellent customer service. Due to the pandemic it has been very stressful leading up to this quick getaway so the amenities and customer service truly put us in relaxation mode and we loved it. Also, the water taxi took us to dinner each night therefore we felt pampered. This is a top notch property and rental company. Already planning my next trip!"
Stayed July 2020
"Awesome - Awesome place and location for attractions, nightlife, and fireworks display."
Stayed June 2020
"Outstanding location! Communication was great upon arrival. We had all of the necessary codes to enter the gate, elevator, and our condo without any issues. I requested some areas be re-cleaned and they promptly sent a cleaning crew over to clean again. The amenities were great."
Stayed May 2020
"Exceptional - This place is wonderful. Clean, beautiful views. Full kitchen with everything you need. Beaches water taxis to board walk, pool, fishing, we had a amazing vacation that we will all remember.
Only that we had to head home at the end of our stay"
Stayed March 2020
"Destin! - Love the location. Right across from the harbor. Loved the white sand and able to see sunrise and sunset
There was construction near the building and smelled like sewage. Also we didn’t know how the door lock worked. We thought we were at the wrong door so went back to the other building couldn’t find our room...went back again to building 2 and door lock still didn’t work. Called maintenance. He was there super fast!!! Kids figured out how to open right before he got there but maybe put with all the passcode information how to open the door...example put in code turn lock left and handle down."
Stayed September 2019
"Very beautiful condo. Also, very clean. Love the way the master bathroom is set up- very roomy. Also, love that you have access to balcony from every room. A great place to relax and enjoy the beach and pool. You definitely feel safe with all the security passcodes needed to enter gate, elevator, condo, and pool. It would be nice if codes were the same to access. We enjoyed our stay. Music/bands are very loud at night. People are partying till 2-3AM. It didn’t bother me, but I can see where others might not be too happy. AC didn’t seem to work at 100%."
Stayed September 2019
"Holiday isle - Fantastic place to stay! Only complaint is we could not turn the air below 70"
Stayed August 2019
"Great long weekend - Very comfortable condo in great location. Loved the balcony and the view. Easy reservation, check in and check out."
Stayed August 2019
"Amazing views! Fully loaded kitchen, clean and well kept condo. Comfortable beds with fresh linens and soft oversized pillows. Beautiful outdoor furniture allowed us the opportunity to enjoy the patio at night and for morning coffee. Beautiful oversized shower in the master. Second bedroom was top notch with bunk beds to accomidate both of our teenagers comfortably. We will definitely stay here again!"
Stayed August 2019
"My family and I had a wonderful time. My 8 yr old son loved the place. He loved the bunk bed, everything was just as nice as the pictures shown. We will definitely be coming back to visit. Thank you"
Stayed July 2019
"The place was clean and very well equipped with everything you need in the kitchen."
Stayed July 2019
"We booked East Pass #208 for myself, my husband and our two 16yr olds. It was a delight from start to finish.
Firstly, we LOVED the location: at the end of a peninsula in a residential area that has been there since I started visiting Destin over 20 years ago. We greatly appreciated the intimate and homey feeling being in a building with less units, we do not like the crazy crowded resort towers. We were so pleased to have all access codes and no keys to come and go without coordinating keys. There was a combination of full time residents and rental guests, all friendly and respectful of quiet hours after 10pm. I found this a great place for adults and families.
The view from our wrap around balcony was fantastic. We could view all the activity at Harborwalk Village across the channel on our right side without being in the crowds.
We could view the private beach and entrance to the gulf with spectacular sunsets each night on our left side.
There was two pools and private beach. We didnt get to the gym. If you want to get into the gulf bay water, you need to hop on over to the public portion of the beach just a few steps away as there is a sea wall at this building.
I will say that even the public beach felt private, not many people at all. Bring your own beach chairs and enjoy the white sands, snorkel in the shallow swim area for little fish, crabs and some jellyfish.
The unit was very clean with contemporary beachy decor. The kitchen was well equipped with anything we needed. Also having a washer/dryer in the unit was appreciated. I am picky about bathrooms and this unit did NOT disappoint...both were clean, updated and modern with a great shower in the master suite.
We spent our evenings sitting out on the balcony, enjoying the view; there was even an amazing fireworks show while we were there.
The other great & fun feature was that when we walked over to the public beach next to the marina outside the complex gates, we daily called a water taxi to drop us off at Harborwalk Village and did not have to sit in traffic on 98.
My favorite restaurant Louisiana Lagniappe was down the street and everything else we needed was in easy driving distance.
We had a great stay and will definitely be back!"
Stayed July 2019
"Good place to stay - We loved being by the harbor and watching the boats on the water! The condo had a great view for 4th of July fireworks. The only downfall for us was that there was not direct ocean access from the property."
Stayed July 2019
"Perfect location - Felt very safe with the gate and security codes."
Stayed June 2019
"Lovely stay - My family and I absolutely loved this location. It couldn’t be any closer to the Harbor, watching the boats in the evening and hearing the music at night was perfect. Theres even a boat taxi that can take you over to the Harbor across the way. There’s tons of close by beaches and restaurants. I couldn’t have picked a better location, thanks so much."
Stayed June 2019
"This is a great location - and there is a water taxi at the bottom of the condo that takes you directly to the harbor walk- perfect for families who are traveling with kiddo's in car seats and you do not want to pack the whole family into the car/car seats!.. Please note that there is a beach within walking distance, but it isn't the most ideal beach for small kids - there are a lot of fish and crabs, and the beach isn't as long as the beaches you can find further down the coast.. There is also a lot of boat traffic going through the channel on the beach... The space is comfortable and clean - and it's definitely worth the spend!"
Stayed June 2019
"Great stay - We enjoyed the condo very much."
Stayed May 2019
"Great location with lots of space. A perfect place with kids because of where it hits the Gulf."
Stayed May 2019
"Great views!! The pictures do it no justice compared to actually seeing the views. Security was great considering all the different codes. Also loved not having to keep up with a key. It is a little further from some attractions than I would like but they water taxi made things a lot easier. Loved the privacy of the beach! Would recommend to anyone except for people under 25. Would stay again especially for a romantic get away."
Stayed April 2019
"Great stay! My family and I enjoyed ourselves and were pleased. Will definitely consider staying here again in future!"
Stayed April 2019
"Such a good week!! - We really enjoyed our stay at Holiday Isle over my wife's springbreak (She's a teacher). The condo is incredible and is stocked with everything that you could possibly need. It is a short drive or water taxi ride to many restuarants and attractions. We spent a day at the pool and a day at the beach right by the condo, both were great and it was never too crowded. Then we spent a couple of days traveling to the nearby state park beaches, which were also phenomenal. Highly recommend this condo if you are looking for a place to stay in Destin."
Stayed April 2019
"This was a great stay for me and my family. We were in a nice mellow area and could take the Destin Water Taxi right across the water to Destin HarborWalk where there were many things to do. The place gave all 5 of us room to spread out and enjoy our stay. I would definitely stay again!"
Stayed April 2019
"Please book soon spectacular stay! Great for families."
Stayed March 2019
"Had such a lovely time!! Great location and beautiful condo!! Will definitely be back again!!"
Stayed March 2019
"Easy access to the pool and beach, very close to the elevator and parking, crystal clear water and soft white sand. Not far from entertainment and restaurants."
Stayed October 2018
"Wonderful experience!"
Stayed October 2018
"The condo was perfect as described - The short walk to the beach was convenient. The scenery from the back porch was awesome. I can almost guarantee i will rent from here again in the near future."
Stayed September 2018
"Awsome place. We enjoyed it."
Stayed September 2018
"Don’t hesitate to book this one! Fantastic condo, area and location! We have stayed at other condo locations in Destin and this is now our new favorite. Thanks for sharing your home with us. Loved it!"
Stayed September 2018
"Condo was perfect! Clean and the view was amazing! - This was the first time staying at East Pass and we absolutely loved it! The condo was as described. It was clean, the view was amazing, the beds were so comfortable and it just felt like home! We also loved the patio! Each room had access to the patio and I loved drinking my coffee out there every morning.
I do a lot of fishing and I loved the ease of just grabbing my fishing pole and walking down to the beach.
Out of all the places I’ve stayed at in Destin, this condo is the best! Can’t wait to go back!"
Stayed August 2018
"Great place 👍🏻 - Great place to stay loved our view from our balcony."
Stayed August 2018
"Expect Awesome!"
Stayed June 2018
"Wonderful room, location, and view! Would highly recommend "
Stayed May 2018
"Beautiful & Comfortable Property - I really enjoyed staying at this unit, because it felt like a home away from home. I had all the conveniences of home, yet I was on vacation with beautiful views of the white powder sands of the beach, which overlook the Gulf and the harbor. I enjoyed relaxing on the wrap around balcony where I can see some of the Gulf and the harbor, while watching the yachts and boats sail by on the beautiful water glistening in the sunshine. There's plenty of room on the balcony for me and my guests and I enjoyed the view from the living room from sunrise until late into the night. I could also step out on the balcony from the Master Bedroom or from the living room, so I could awaken in the morning and walk on the balcony with a cup of coffee. I could tell that the kitchen has been professionally upgraded and it was very nice. It was well- stocked with everything that I could possibly think of using when preparing meals.
The unit was very well maintained and the decor was very nice. This gated community was secured; therefore, I was able to relax without having to worry about my personal safety or my vehicle. The common areas & lobbies of the property are very well-maintained and aesthetically pleasing.
I enjoyed my stay at this unit and I left with a smile on my face. Needless to say, I look forward to returning soon."
Stayed May 2018
"Absolutely fantastic! Loved watching boats. - Great decor and beautifully decorated condo. You area close to everything. You can sit out on the balcony and hear the music or you can go inside to a serene place. You have best of both worlds. I highly recommend a stay here. I will be back."
Stayed May 2018
"🙆🏽♂️ - Fantastic!!!!!!"
Stayed May 2018
"Absolutely amazing - Perfect view and very modernized."
Stayed April 2018
"Great vacation spot! - We had a great time and the condo was very nice! Thank you"
Stayed October 2017
"Beautiful, peaceful and perfect area to stay - As my title reflects, this was a wonderful find. We were close to everything and used uber instead of renting a car. Just across the water is all the entertainment and dining. We will be back!"
Stayed October 2017
"A MUST STAY! - Where do I start? This condo was gorgeous! I had an amazing stay, having morning tea on the large balcony. We Ubered to all of our events, due to the close proximity to activities. The pools were easily accessible. Last, but certainly not least, the beautiful white sandy beaches! I will definitely rent at this location during my next trip to Destin, FL!"
Stayed October 2017
"Amazing views and beautiful condo! - What an amazing condo!
It was beautifully decorated - upscale decor! The photos do not do it justice.
Amazing sunsets!
Close to every thing.
My friends and I had a wonderful time.
The pool was nice.
I highly recommend East Pass 208!
We will be back!"
Stayed October 2017
"Beautiful Unit w/Awesome Views of Gulf & Harbor - The unit is very modern, clean, professionally decorated & well-maintained. It's comfortable and relaxing. The extended balcony offers sunset views overlooking the white sandy private beach on the Gulf, as well as, the beautiful night lights on the harbor. Water taxis across the harbor are only a few feet from the building. This gated community is very secure and I enjoyed the beautiful pool /hot tub areas. GREAT vacation!!"
Stayed September 2017
"Hurricane Irma - Our stay was Sept 9th till the 12th. Hurricane Irma was hitting south Florida, so we got the winds on Saturday and Sunday. Relajoy emailed me on saturday asking us to put patio furniture inside. When we arrived late Saturday, they had already moved the furniture inside. They did a very sloppy job and kind of just threw the furniture inside, instead of trying to make it pleasant. We had to rearrange the furniture to make it comfortable. We couldn't cancel, because Destin didnt have a hurricane warning issued. We left Monday, because the weather was supposed to get really bad. In all we had fun for those 2 days and the condo is beautiful. It could use some dominos or board games for when the weather is like what we went thru."
Stayed September 2017
"Wonderful - The property was great very secure and comfortable"
Stayed July 2017
"Loved the condo. - Loved the condo!! The condo was very clean and we loved the set up of the rooms. The only thing I would change is we wished the beach area was bigger. We walked next door to the public beach area and it was nice. Loved the stay!!"
Stayed July 2017
"Great view and beautiful condo. - Great view for fireworks and harbor area. Gorgeous condo. Very relaxing with some of the best views in Destin. The condo looks amazing and had EVERYTHING we needed to make our vacation fun."
Stayed July 2017
"Easy and stress free"
Stayed July 2017
"Amazing vacation spot - This was such a cool place to stay. Beautiful condo, clean and comfortable. Loved the sight from the balcony. We had plenty of room to play family games on the balcony while listening to music from Harborwalk village. We were worried about access the beach and gulf water, but turned out to be a very secluded beach at Norriego Point. So cool! Walked to O'steen beach as well. We will be back!!!!"
Stayed June 2017
"Perfect trip - This place is awesome. It's right across from entertainment and great restraunts. The inside is just Wow. You can listen to music, watch fireworks, or just relax and watch all the boats go by from the balcony. It's easy to get in and out of there's a traffic light. The beach is not crowded and the water is calm. Thanks for sharing your place so we could have great memories."
Stayed May 2017
"Great visit - Have been to Destin several times previously. Loved the condo. Loved the location. Great views on Holiday Isle! Updated condo. Was not impressed with RealJoy. Normally just go through vrbo directly . I know check in not until 4 and we planned accordingly. Could not get ap they suggested using so emailed RealJoy at 3:45 stating need codes and they replied stating she will text me all the codes but check in not until 4. Stated I understood that it would take us 15 minutes to unload the car. RealJoy very concerned I may go into condo 10 minutes prior to 4. To give you a comparison my friends came down Wednesday to stay at another condo through a different company and got there almost 4 hours early and they were very nice to them and stated condo ready go ahead and enter the condo. I understand people wanting to get in early. But if condo ready what is the big deal! Loved the condo. Just thought the way RealJoy handles the property was very impersonal. As I stated have been going to Destin for 20 years and never had to deal with a company like this before."
Stayed May 2017
"Perfect Place! - This place had everything we were looking for . Great location , quite, fully equipped kitchen . The beds were very comfortable . Fantastic view and balcony . The area around this condo has lots of paths and access to the water. Very nice pool. It was perfect . Simply put, we will not hesitate to stay here again."
Stayed March 2017
"Pictures don't do this condo justice! - My family and I loved the condo! The kitchen was upscale and rooms cozy. The views from every room really make this spot special. We are already planning our next stay.
I also loved the fact that the condo was gated and there was a code for the elevators."