Stayed April 2024
"Destin - The home was beautiful and in a great location, will definitely stay again"
Stayed September 2023
"excelente"
Stayed July 2023
"This was our first airbnb experience and it did not disappoint. We stayed here with another family and there was plenty of room for the 8 of us. We didn’t make it to the beach closest to the condo but we did drive the distance and it would have been very easy to walk. There was plenty of everything for meals and bathroom items as well. The only negative thing I would say is that the beds were incredibly uncomfortable. Very hard and noisy. That would not keep us from booking this place again. Otherwise a perfect stay!"
Stayed May 2023
"Very nice home and good location"
Stayed April 2023
"Great stay - Very clean and nice accommodations overall. Great property."
Stayed April 2023
"We thoroughly enjoyed out spring break getaway at Happily Ever After. It was clean and smelled great. They were responsive with questions we had. It was a ton of space and felt like home. The pool was awesome and the kids stayed there. The house was a 1-2 minute walk from pool. There are plenty of restaurants and retail stores nearby."
Stayed July 2022
"Great place to stay - Great location, the pool was amazing and the house was very comfortable & clean"
Stayed July 2022
"Good - Very good"
Stayed July 2022
"Overall very nice! - The House was nice & clean the neighborhood was very nice. They had a nice pool to hang out at just wish it stayed open later than 10."
Stayed June 2022
"Family Vacation - From the moment we got to the property it was amazing. My Family and I enjoyed every second here. The pool was awesome! Thank you we will continue coming here for vacationing :)"
Stayed May 2022
"Beautifull house - We are happy"
Stayed May 2022
"great location - The home was super clean and in a great location."
Stayed May 2022
"was a great experience"
Stayed April 2022
"Spring Break Stay - Great house with a great location. The house was close to the beach and close to shopping. The community pool was really nice as well."
Stayed April 2022
"Spring Break - The property was great. The only thing that I dinged on was the stove- we could only get a couple of burners to work and struggled to get ahold of anyone. The kitchen was the best stocked property I’ve every stayed in and the condo used space super well. Would definitely come back."
Stayed October 2021
"Great experience! - We will absolutely be using RealJoy and this rental again. Smooth easy experience."
Stayed September 2021
"Amazin"
Stayed August 2021
"Comfortable stay - Property had everything we needed. Short walk to the beach. Pool was a little overcrowded and parking is very limited, but overall it was a great week."
Stayed August 2021
"Happily Ever After- a great stay for families or groups - We had a great visit to Destin. The property was perfect for two families and had all we needed for our stay. The proximity to the beach was really convenient and the walk was about 10 minutes at a slow pace. We didn’t use the beach trolley but it seemed to be very reliable as we saw it all the time in the complex.
The pool was large and nice. The rules of the pool seemed a bit excessive at times and the company that manages the pool was a bit overbearing enforcing the rules, but other than that, it was super close to the house and a nice place to hang out after the beach. Would definitely recommend!"
Stayed June 2021
"Nice vacation - Everything went well. A couple of issues that they came out for. Refrigerator was leaking, never really stopped as maintenance said, but that was the only unresolved issue."
Stayed June 2021
"Wonderful stay - This place was great. Very nice accommodations and close to everything. Would love to return again sometime."
Stayed May 2021
"Real Joy’s Happily Ever After is a great place to stay. It’s close to the beach and stores, quiet, spacious, comfortable, and close to the pool. Would definitely stay there again."
Stayed May 2021
"This house was beautiful and sparkling clean! Our trip was super short so we didn’t get to use the pool but it looked really nice. The beach was close and there is a Whole Foods in walking distance so that was helpful. The communication was stellar as well, very quick responses when communicating about check in."
Stayed March 2021
"This guest did not leave a written review."
Stayed January 2021
"Great place to vacation for family and friends - Check in was easy. When we were unable to locate something within the home, a quick text to the phone number elicited a very quick response by the management company. Thank you for a great place to stay for the week. And the pool area is amazing!
One thing I should mention to whomever makes repairs, it seems as though the middle shower (the one above the pendant lights in the kitchen/dining room) leaks. We noticed water drip down the pedestal light right after a shower but the bathroom floor was not wet."
Stayed November 2020
"Great place, location & amenities! Very clean! Would stay here again & highly recommend!"
Stayed September 2020
"The house was very well decorated and it was very neat and clean. We had plenty of space in the house and the community pool was very nice and refreshing as well. We enjoyed our stay!"
Stayed September 2020
"Great place to stay!"
Stayed September 2020
"Very nice place"
Stayed August 2020
"Great Location - This place was everything it advertised. We really enjoyed our stay at Happly Ever After. We love that the pool was right across the street. The beach wasn't far and the shuttle was nice because it took you and picked you up from the beach. I would definitely stay here again.
The Moody Family"
Stayed August 2020
"Overall we enjoyed it - The refrigerator smell like fish"
Stayed July 2020
"Our family had a great time. The pool area was awesome for the family to enjoy. The house was very nice and had everything needed for a great vacation"
Stayed July 2020
"This beautiful home was a great accommodation to myself as well as my family. Very convenient. We stay in Crystal Beach area often and this one was new to us. Very beautiful and spacious home."
Stayed July 2020
"Summer Getaway - The house was great for our family of 5, plus a few friends. The pool was wonderful being so close to the house. Beach was a bit of a walk for the younger one but we made it work. Being close to grocery stores was a bonus because traffic (construction) was major during our visit. We really had a wonderful time."
Stayed July 2020
"Exceptional - There are no comments available for this review"
Stayed June 2020
"Awesome - My guest and I had an awesome time but the parking could be a lot better it was so full in the additional parking area we had 8 guest and we had four car but only 3 could park so the other guest had to find a park which the security guy show them (not told them ) and they received a warning ticket if they parked there again their car will be towed. Overall we really enjoyed the house and the Neighborhood"
Stayed September 2019
"Beautiful house - Simply beautiful"
Stayed September 2019
"Wonderful clean place, had a great time"
Stayed August 2019
"Everything is just as described, house is beautiful, clean, spacious, and extremely close to the beach"
Stayed July 2019
"Great stay - Great property! Great experience!"
Stayed July 2019
"4th oh July at Destin - Wonderful Week at the Emerald Coast"
Stayed June 2019
"Beautiful home and pool area was amazing! We enjoyed our stay!"
Stayed May 2019
"RealJoy put on a great AirBnB experience for my family and I. Expectations were clearly defined and met. The location and cleanliness of the AirBnB was superb!"
Stayed April 2019
"Beautiful Home! - We loved the house! “Happily Ever After” is large enough to accommodate any family very comfortably. It was very clean and supplied in everything we needed for our stay, including children forks and plates. Beautifully decorated! Very close to the gorgeous beach, and right next the heated, beautiful pool. We will definitely be visiting again!"
Stayed April 2019
"This house was simply beautiful! The decor and quality of everything in the home was gorgeous and modern! Not to mention the place was very clean and organized. I don’t have anything negative to say about this place. The only thing that was lacking was the grille ran out of gas and we were unable to grille which was an inconvenience but other than that, everything was perfect! Thanks for a great stay!"
Stayed April 2019
"Spring Break 2019 - This was our family’s first time to Destin, FL, but it will not be our last. “Happily Ever After” was large enough to accommodate the ten of us very very comfortably. It was very clean and supplied everything we needed for our trip. The beds we very comfortable to sleep in as well. The very minor issue that we did have was handled very swiftly and professionally by the staff. The pool was the perfect temperature and had no problems fitting the many people who occupied it. Even though there were many people there, it never felt overcrowded, and the families there are very courteous and friendly to one another. It was a wonderful experience and We will definitely be visiting again. The beach was beautiful (but freezing due to the time of year) and we absolutely enjoyed the short walk to/from it every day. We also highly recommend taking a walk (or drive if you prefer) to The Crab Trap for lunch or dinner. The food, atmosphere and service made this the perfect dining experience. Thank you for making this spring break a very happy, fun, memorable one. We will be back!!"
Stayed September 2018
"Great Escape - Great property with plenty of room for a family or group. Transportation to beach and kid friendly pool. Reasonable distance from everything."
Stayed June 2018
"Ahhhmazing! - Super super well decorated. I loved that they even provided children forks/ plates and sippy cups. We loved our stay!"
Stayed May 2018
"Beautiful home! - The house was awesome and we would definitely stay here again. Close enough to walk to the beach and big enough to comfortably house 9 women."
Stayed April 2018
"Very cozy home, comfortable beds, great pool for kids and overall property very kid friendly. - Great management company, thank you Carolyn for going above and beyond!"
Stayed June 2017
"Very Nice. - Nice little home...just perfect for a family of 8. Will defiantly come back again."
Stayed April 2017
"BEAUTIFUL HOME! - We really enjoyed every inch of this house! Luxury at its finest. The neighborhood/ pool area is nice and quiet. The location is perfect blocks away from the the shopping quarters and the beach. Would definitely recommend for any family vacation!"
Stayed April 2017
"We stayed at Happily Ever After in Destin Florida. The unit is beautiful. It has everything that you need and then some. The beach is in walking distance but there is also a trolley. We had to call maintenance because of a problem with the sink. He responded immediately and corrected the problem. We will definitely go back to this unit."
Stayed March 2017
"Great Location! - We had a wonderful stay and will certainly look to book this location again when we are in Destin. It is directly across from the Destin Commons area and approximately 4 blocks from the Crystal Sands beach. The unit is clean, well furnished, and has all you need for great stay. Do not let the map fool you. You can walk to the beach in 6-8 mins using the back entrance to the complex. The pool/hot tub is very nice.
You simply can't beat the location!"
Stayed June 2016
"Super nice home - Super nice and clean."
Stayed March 2016
"Amazing Experience! - I hardly ever write reviews, but I just feel like I need to for our recent experience because it was so incredible. The booking process was smooth and fast, I sent a request to the owner and the response time was quick I believe they responded a few hours later. The house is very spacious and very clean, I can honestly say I felt like home during our 4 day trip. In my opinion the price was very reasonable to say it was Spring Break time. When we got there we had a issue where the kitchen lights went out because of a minor issue with the breaker box but what I absolutely loved was I called maintenance and they came in less than 10 minutes to flip the switch back on. The beach is literally walking distance and your close to everything from department stores to restaurants. During our trip we did the dolphin/snorkeling boat tour which the kids and adults absolutely loved, we also ate at Bubba Gump both was located no more than 15 minutes from the house. This was our first trip to Destin Florida and the experience was amazing for my family and I, I would highly recommend this place and we will definitely be back."
Stayed August 2015
"Excellent Excellent Excellent - This is a GREAT rental. Our family has 1 senior, 6 adults, 1 teenager, 2 children, and 1 infant. Relatively clean and new house. The sheets had strands of hair on it, but we brought our own sheets to use. The community pool is wonderful to use. The beach is 0.5 miles away (walking distance). The trolley stops running at 4:30pm (not the advertised 6pm), so don't rely on it. An ice cream truck comes through the community 2x a day. The house is convenient to shopping and dining. Real Joy will provide you with an app to use for the house, and the app has directions, gate codes, door codes, nearby dining, etc. I really liked the fact that we didn't have to use a key... instead there was a door code. The community is comprised of all vacation rentals - so you are not invading the space of local residents. Trash is collected everyday. I will DEFINITELY come back and rent this house or another property of Real Joy."
Stayed June 2015
"Great home in great neighborhood - I highly recommend this home. The home was very clean and in a great neighborhood. Great spaces for everyone to spread out. So many tvs. The pool in the neighborhood is terrific, very resort like. The neighborhood is great for kids to ride their bikes. Will definitely be back."
Stayed April 2015
"Awesome vacation home - We were very pleased with this vacation home. Real Joy sent everything we needed to access the gate and the house. When we arrived at the home all codes worked and the home was very clean. We were a family of eight with adults and small children. The home has everything you would need to enjoy your vacation. We would recommend this home to anyone looking for a quiet community and family fun. We are planning our return for next year."
