Stayed September 2023
"The Jewel at Terra Cotta was such a beautiful home. The house smelled clean as soon as we opened the door. The backyard was nice. 10 pm quiet time is enforced. The walk to the beach was not bad at all. The beach was absolutely beautiful. The private beach area reserved for Terra Cotta residents was a little small but since our trip was in September, it was fine since it wasn't as crowded. The area felt safe. Everything worked. Everything was clean. Definitely recommend the Jewel at Terra Cotta. Each bunk is equipped with a personal fan, light, and outlet. Very convenient for a group of friends staying. The only thing the house was missing was a full-length mirror. A group of girls definitely need one of those 🙂 we thoroughly enjoyed our stay."
Stayed September 2023
"Jewel of Terra Cotta! - This estate is truly a Gem!
Upon arrival to the Jewel of Terra Cotta we were absolutely amazed how beautiful, clean, comfortable and modern appearance of this incredible home. It looks and feels brand new!
I personally love the layout of the house; very spacious open floor plan for our party of five adults. Huge beautiful 3bed/3bath all spaciously separated makes you feel like you are the only ones there. The backyard was my oasis, the pool is a real plus for this property. The luxury of taking a relaxing dip after a long fun day and evening bbq on a private deck.
The location to the beautiful beach is reasonably close and love the private access to the clean beach and turquoise water! They do offer other amenities on the Enclave grounds but we didn’t use them, our party was beach struck.
Vrbo & RealJoy were spot-on with their professional and courteous services; everything from checkin to checkout was smooth and seamless. Their communication and customer service was the key; we had two very minor issues onsite, I notified RealJoy and they promptly resolved the issues the very next day. They even sent me very useful information on what to do and see in Destin, a nice touch from the experienced locals.
Amazing vacation getaway! I would definitely stay here again.
Five Star rating from all of us!
Cheers,
Tim R"
Stayed August 2023
"Great house - This was a great house with everything we needed."
Stayed July 2023
"Great place to stay! - Clean and within walking distance to the beach. The property was a perfect fit for our family. The kids loved the bunk suite!"
Stayed July 2023
"Love this place - We used this for a short weekend getaway and were very pleased with the house. There was plenty of space, it was clean, and the location is perfect. I will definitely stay again."
Stayed March 2023
"Great time - Everything was great!"
Stayed March 2023
"Great place to stay - Great place to stay, i really enjoyed staying here."
Stayed January 2023
"Christmas Break Fun - Amazing house and location for a great stay in Destin. Can’t wait to come back and enjoy another family vacation!"
Stayed November 2022
"Beautiful home pictures were accurate. We had a few issues but they were gladly to be fixed and when i needed to speak to someone, it happened very quickly. Very nice as well!!!
Only thing, stock up of toilet paper and paper towels, and take your own beach towels for future guest.
Kitchen had everything we needed and we had a great thanksgiving week with my whole family there! Nice to have a late night swim when the beach was too cold but overall i would recommend this home to other friends and family. Beach walking distance and the amenities in the neighborhood were a plus!"
Stayed November 2022
"Couples Getaway - Excellent property management! Beautiful home, my friends and I enjoyed our stay. The beach was a close enough walk, my only suggestion is maybe they provide a pull cart to haul stuff. There are restaurants within walking distance that we enjoyed as well. A perfect couples retreat!! Thank you"
Stayed August 2022
"Our group had the BEST time! Highly recommend to anyone staying in Destin :)"
Stayed July 2022
"RealJoy was easy to work with. Our house was clean when we arrived. The only negative thing I'd say is they do not give many essentials. We had 3 trash bags and 2 dishwasher tablets for 4 nights with 7 adults. We basically went through that the first couple of days. I wish they would stock enough toilet paper, trash bags, dishwasher tablets, etc. to get you through the stay. Also, there was no salt and pepper at the house. Yes, we can go buy this stuff, but when you are paying over $5K, I believe these necessary items should be included and get you through the stay."
Stayed July 2022
"Nice home you won't regret it"
Stayed June 2022
"Great place with an amazing pool and wonderful location! Just a few minutes walk to the beach.
Make sure if you’re in for a long stay to bring some toilet paper, paper towels, and hand/dish soap."
Stayed May 2022
"Family Vacation - Awesome and amazing! Great location! Great house! Beds and pillows were a little soft for our comfort."
Stayed April 2022
"Awesome family vacation at the “Jewel of the Terra Cotta”!! Kids loved the pool and the bunk beds. House well laid out and lots of space. Kitchen well stocked with all you need to cook for the family meals. Great location and close the restaurants and Destin Commons."
Stayed March 2022
"House was perfect for our family trip! Beautiful house close to the beach. The built in bunk beds were a hit for our kids and everyone slept soundly! Pool was awesome.. definitely needed to have it heated since the weather was still chilly in March. Basic amenities could have been better given the length of our stay (toilet paper, dishwashing tablets and garbage bags). We had to purchase many things and leave them since we flew. Heads up- Shower towels were provided but none available for the beach. Another item we had to purchase and leave behind or throw away. We’d definitely stay here again!"
Stayed March 2022
"Excellent - Great Experience, accurate description of the property ."
Stayed October 2021
"Great getaway!! - Awesome house!! Loved location, pool, and the fact everyone had the ability to escape to their own personal space. My only negative comment is we were unable to grill. The grill looked as if it had never been cleaned."
Stayed September 2021
"This place is just perfect !!! Check in is just get the door code (1 hr before check in time ) … then at the right time just walk in … so simple and easy !! House have huge spaces … very modern and cozy design … all rooms have TVs … they have all that I needed in the kitchen … gave us like 20 towels… I can’t just remember every single nice detail about this place … definitely I’m coming back in the future !!!"
Stayed September 2021
"Very nice place and clean very close to the beach I literally recommend it"
Stayed September 2021
"Fantastic Home - We had an amazing time on our most recent trip to Destin. This was our 4th time in the area and our family loved this home. The home had plenty of space, kitchen was well stocked with everything you could need, the outdoor space in the back was relaxing, and it’s a short walk to the beach. Our kids loved the bunk beds. We would stay here again."
Stayed September 2021
"It was gorgeous!! There were quite a few things that were definitely not clean, but for the most part it was good! It was a perfect walk to the beach and the pool was amazing!!"
Stayed August 2021
"Excellent property - We had a wonderful week at the Jewel of Terra Cotta! House was just as described and had a wonderful set-up for our group. Close to everything and a short .25 mile walk to the beach. Thank you for the opportunity to stay there and hope to return in the future! You have a beautiful property!!"
Stayed August 2021
"Spacious for Families with family members - The house was extremely clean and spacious. Perfect for families with active children. The pool was more popular than the beach with the kids.. Kitchen was well equipped which made it easy to prepare meals.. Beach was a good walk uphill so the kids rode in wagons and since it is private, it was not crowded. Two small issues - dryer was slow to dry clothes and ice maker was slow to produce ice.,!but did not interfere with us enjoying the house.. Overall, we highly recommend this
house."
Stayed July 2021
"Perfect! - This was a perfect vacation! Everyone enjoyed themselves, house was plenty big enough for our family of 10. House had everything we needed then some! No complaints! Will rent again in the future!! Thank you"
Stayed June 2021
"relaxing and worry free - very clean, and lots of room. I would stay again."
Stayed May 2021
"BEST WEEK EVER! - This has been the best vacation we have been on in a while. The house was so nice and our favorite part was having a private pool for the kid’s to swim in whenever they wanted. When the ocean water felt too rough we came back and let the kids swim in the pool. We plan to book again next year. There were two things that needed attention, but not major, the washing machine had some nasty scum in it, but we cleaned it. The downstairs room had a loud humming/vibrating noise that we could not figure out what it was.
We also rented a golf cart which was perfect to ride around in. My family loved the house and we did not want to leave."
Stayed May 2021
"We had the best time! Perfect for our group of 7! Beautiful, clean, and the location couldn’t have been better!"
Stayed May 2021
"Comfort and Space - great for multi families - My family had a wonderful time at this house. Very clean, plenty of space for all 6 adults. We spent so much time just talking and hanging out in the kitchen/living room area. The pool was refreshing and the beach was a short walk away. I would definitely stay here again!"
Stayed May 2021
"We enjoyed our week in this beautiful home! Great private yard with pool and close walk to the beach!"
Stayed April 2021
"Beautiful clean home - Beautiful, clean stay! House was perfect. Only thing I’d suggest is leaving a few necessities like toilet paper and garbage bags."
Stayed April 2021
"Absolutely beautiful home and perfect location to the white sands and ocean water! RealJoy was an amazing host who always made themselves available if anything should arise. My family looks forward to vacationing in Destin again and will certainly look into RealJoy again!"
Stayed April 2021
"Lovely place with everything you need! - We loved our stay at this house. The house was very clean and well-stocked. Easy walk to beach and restaurants. Would stay here again."
Stayed March 2021
"Loved it! - Beautiful house and pool, we absolutely loved it! Great location too."
Stayed March 2021
"Great family vacation spot. The private pool and proximity to the beach was perfect. Great amenities and kitchen was large. Will definitely stay again!"
Stayed March 2021
"Wish I Could Afford this Place Year Round!! - I’ve been traveling to Destin for vacations for 25+ years and this was hands down the best vacation spot we’ve used. And that was in February! Entire property was spotless on arrival. The rooms were huge, the furniture was comfortable and great quality. Kitchen was stocked excellently with enough stuff to cook for a small army. Beds were comfortable..pillows coulda been upgraded, but I’m a little snobby in that area lol. And lastly the pool was perfect.
Only thing I would’ve wished different, was that it be a little closer to the beach, or that it had a golf cart. We had young kids and adults with us, which required some kind of vehicle to bring everything to the beach. It was manageable, so It didn’t impact our stay. If I could afford to have this place for a week this summer, we’d absolutely be back then. Thank you!!"
Stayed March 2021
"Spring break - We had a great time! Walking distance to beach and a few restaurants. The bunk bed pods were a hit with the 4 kiddos we had with us."
Stayed March 2021
"Great place! Would definitely stay here again. VERY clean! Great walking distance to the beach. Beautiful house. Anytime I called the host they were very friendly and helpful."
Stayed February 2021
"Recommend - The property was nice! They responded fast and made sure that our stay was nice! I would definitely recommend."
Stayed January 2021
"Definitely a Jewel - Our experience was excellent. The home is beautiful and the amenities made our stay just like home. The pool was a highlight for the kids and the beach was a short, easy walk. We were thoroughly impressed and would love to stay again in the future."
Stayed December 2020
"Terra cotta way - Very good"
Stayed November 2020
"A Beautiful Jewel - This was truly a beautiful house. The 4 of us enjoyed the pool and the private beach that were minutes away by walking. I used the washing machine and an issue with the towels washed. I sent a message through the app and the cleaning service left extra towels within a couple of hours. The location is in a short driving distance to the outlet mall and other shopping locations. There were a few bugs inside and outside but it’s Florida..... that’s to be expected."
Stayed November 2020
"You can expect to find an amazing property - great location, spacious, clean, and fully stocked kitchen."
Stayed September 2020
"Amazing"
Stayed September 2020
"Exceeded expectations - It was our first time as a family to FL. This was a great experience. The house is gorgeous, Beds are comfy, the pool is just the right temperature and It’s just a minute or two to the sand. We are used to CA beaches so the white sand and warm water was a surprise. The outdoor shower was a nice touch. Just a wonderful and relaxing trip. And our family really NEEDED this time together. Excellent experience"
Stayed August 2020
"No waiting for nothing"
Stayed June 2020
"Private and perfect - This house is beautiful. The pool was the highlight for my family. The beach is a good walk for small kids. The current at the beach is very rough so we could not get in the ocean. Also, the rental chairs access most of the shoreline at the beach forcing you to either rent from them or be pushed away from the water. That was very frustrating after walking all the way down with all our beach gear. So, we stayed in and by the pool everyday."
Stayed April 2020
"Highly recommend! - We had 2 families that enjoyed our stay very much! The pool and backyard was nice for day and evenings. There was plenty of room for both the kids and adults to have their own space."
Stayed March 2020
"We loved this place! A short walk to the beach and extremely clean!! I recommend this place to anyone!!"
Stayed March 2020
"Did not disappoint! - This house was beautiful! We loved every minute of our stay! Walking distance to the beach and VERY clean! We will definitely be staying here again!"
Stayed December 2019
"This is a great place to stay! It was just the way it looked in the pictures - very big and clean! The pool and the backyard were really good but unfortunately we weren’t able to get into the pool since it was really cold. It would’ve been better if the pool was heated. The management was great and helped us out throughout the check in and check out process. It’s close to the beach and in a good and safe neighborhood."
Stayed August 2019
"Worth Every Penny - Our family enjoyed 10 days in the Destin area, and to have this oasis to use as a “home away from home” was a delight!!! The house was clean, spacious, and lovely to stay in this week!!"
Stayed June 2019
"Family Vacation 2019 - Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved our stay at 90 Terra Cotta. I am in the process of booking the home again next year!"
Stayed June 2019
"Good Stay - Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Place was clean and quite and was nicely located. We would go back to this house. "
Stayed May 2019
"Nice time! - Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
House was great. 3 couples with no kids had plenty of space. Would have been able to accommodate kids too if we wanted to bring them. Would stay here again. "
Stayed March 2019
"This house was perfect for our extended family. - We loved this house! It was very well stocked and clean. The kids had a great time in the pool. We would definitely rent this property again when we are in the Destin area."
Stayed August 2018
"Destin beach house - Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The home size and decor exceeded my expectation. The location is good but if you are using uber the address is difficult for drivers to find even when your location is pinned, not sure why this is. The kitchen is nice but could use more pans to cook in and the knobs were missing on stove. Pool area is great and I would just suggest having a covered trash can out there to aid in cleaning up.Easy walk to the beach and to a couple of restaurants.The bed in the main floor bedroom was really uncomfortable. With that being said we enjoyed our stay in destin!"
Stayed August 2018
"Destin beach house - Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The home size and decor exceeded my expectation. The location is good but if you are using uber the address is difficult for drivers to find even when your location is pinned, not sure why this is. The kitchen is nice but could use more pans to cook in and the knobs were missing on stove. Pool area is great and I would just suggest having a covered trash can out there to aid in cleaning up.Easy walk to the beach and to a couple of restaurants.The bed in the main floor bedroom was really uncomfortable. With that being said we enjoyed our stay in destin!"
Stayed May 2018
"ITS BEAUTIFUL - Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My family and I had a great week on vacation"
Stayed November 2017
"Absolutely Amazing Home!!! - The house was beautiful! This house was the perfect getaway home. If you like the photos you will definitely be impressed when you see the real thing. The house was spotless. It was very clean and well maintained. The backyard and pool was beautiful. The gas grill and fire pit worked. If i have one complaint, but not really a complaint, the pool is not a heated pool. I would just suggest having a heating element for the pool for the cooler months. However the community pool was heated and it was only a 1 minute walk from the house. The beach was in very short walking distance.
We had 10 people in the home and never felt crowded. The in-wall bunk beds were a hit with the kids. I would definitely revisit this home again and recommend this home to other travelers."
Stayed November 2017
"Beautiful Vacation Home - Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was the perfect vacation home. The house was beautiful. If you like the photos of this home you will definitely be impressed with the real thing. The home was very very clean and well maintained. All the amenities listed were accurate and working properly. The backyard and pool area was a very nice space. The manager provided timely information and was easy to reach. I would definitely recommend this home to other travelers. It was in close proximity to the beach and many restaurants. The only suggest I would make is to have a heating element for the pool for the cooler months. However the heated community pool was a 1 minute walk from the front door. We were totally satisfied with this home. We will be back."
Stayed November 2017
"Beautiful Vacation Home - Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was the perfect vacation home. The house was beautiful. If you like the photos of this home you will definitely be impressed with the real thing. The home was very very clean and well maintained. All the amenities listed were accurate and working properly. The backyard and pool area was a very nice space. The manager provided timely information and was easy to reach. I would definitely recommend this home to other travelers. It was in close proximity to the beach and many restaurants. The only suggest I would make is to have a heating element for the pool for the cooler months. However the heated community pool was a 1 minute walk from the front door. We were totally satisfied with this home. We will be back."
Stayed August 2017
"Gorgeous Home! Kids loved the Private Pool - Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very clean and well mantained; Everything exactly as pictured and described in the listing. Very spacious and comfortable...felt just like home! The Property Mgmt company promptly brought us a new gas tank for the BBQ grill when we requested. Would definitely recommend this home and stay here again."
Stayed July 2017
"Beautiful beach home - We were very happy to see that this home was as beautiful in person as the pictures suggested. The homeowners took great care to build and decorate this beautiful beach home. We enjoyed the proximity to The Crab Trap, our beach choice while at Destin. There were also several other restaurants close by. Our children enjoyed the private pool in the backyard, as well as the adorable bunks in the bunk room. We had one small problem with the dryer during our stay, that the property manager took care of happily and swiftly. I would not hesitate to suggest this property to friends and family, and look forward to returning with our family in the future."
Stayed June 2017
"Fantastic Rental - Beautifully Decorated - Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was beautiful!! It lives very large. The furniture was super comfortable. The open concept worked great for our family. The guest room upstairs has a very comfy king bed instead of the queen that was mentioned. The bunks were spacious & comfortable. Loved the pool!! It was clean & the backyard was spacious & private. There were only 2 lounge chairs though and the grill was small and took forever to cook steaks. Enjoyed the fire pit one night too. Short drive to a parking lot then cross road to the beach. Walk if you prefer. (Note: there are multiple steps down to the beach.) Great customer service from property management!! Highly recommend this property!!"
Stayed June 2017
"Fantastic Rental - Beautifully Decorated - Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was beautiful!! It lives very large. The furniture was super comfortable. The open concept worked great for our family. The guest room upstairs has a very comfy king bed instead of the queen that was mentioned. The bunks were spacious & comfortable. Loved the pool!! It was clean & the backyard was spacious & private. There were only 2 lounge chairs though and the grill was small and took forever to cook steaks. Enjoyed the fire pit one night too. Short drive to a parking lot then cross road to the beach. Walk if you prefer. (Note: there are multiple steps down to the beach.) Great customer service from property management!! Highly recommend this property!!"
Stayed May 2017
"Great week in Destin - Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is a great beach destination with lots of fun activities in the area. The home is beautiful, great pool, and a short walk to the beach. Make sure to bring extra chairs for the pool area, there are only 4 and a small table, plus two lounge chairs. "
Stayed May 2017
"Great week in Destin - Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is a great beach destination with lots of fun activities in the area. The home is beautiful, great pool, and a short walk to the beach. Make sure to bring extra chairs for the pool area, there are only 4 and a small table, plus two lounge chairs. "
Stayed April 2017
"Destin Vacation Home - We had a great time and the house was perfect. The layout of the home is great. It's very open and there is plenty of space. The kitchen was probably our favorite area in the house. The backyard has a nice high fence for privacy and the pool was perfect. I would definitely stay here again the next time we visit Destin. Very highly recommended!"
Stayed March 2017
"Get Away Resort! - Had a great time staying at Terra Cotta! Amazing pool and house was incredibly close to the beach for the price. I cannot wait to come back!"