Stayed March 2024
"RealJoy is very responsive to any issues"
Stayed January 2024
"Beach house - Great property. Short walk to the beach, easy walk or bike ride to seaside center. Plenty of space. The 3rd floor room was a great space for a teen but no blinds in the room. So very bright in the morning. House had 2 box fans which I really appreciate. Over all I would stay there again. 4 of us 2 adults and 15 and 12 year old."
Stayed November 2023
"This was our second time to stay here and we love the house! We did have a lot of trouble connecting to the internet and the WiFi connection was poor in all areas of the house despite restarting the modem—just FYI. Would love to come back in the future. "
Stayed November 2023
"This home was just a perfect get away for my family to enjoy a Pre- Thanksgiving getaway. We enjoyed the space and the coziness of the home. The location was also an A plus! This booking agency was top notch in my opinion. They would continuously reach out to see if we needed anything and constantly provide us with updates and helpful information.
Definitely would stay at this home again. "
Stayed August 2023
"Wonderful Place - Great property! Close to beach!!! Eclectic and fun place to stay! ! Would definitely hook again."
Stayed August 2023
"A fun cool place to stay. - We had a relaxing birthday with great weather! Fun and whimsical this house was a nice place to spend a few days with family!"
Stayed July 2023
"Great time - Had a wonderful time!"
Stayed July 2023
"Clean and fun. Very artistic decor. Perfect location close to town easily within walking distance."
Stayed June 2023
"Great! - Loved the fact there were enough towels!! Better than most Vrbo I’ve ever been to. Great place to stay. Loved the unique details of the decor"
Stayed June 2023
"We had a fabulous time! We will be booking again! The location was perfect- you can bike or walk to the beach, shops and dining within minutes. Great experience!"
Stayed June 2023
"Perfect location - The house is in a great location we walked to seaside and the beach
Kids rode bikes everywhere"
Stayed May 2023
"Great location - This property is in a great location. 2+/- minute walk to Seaside and 4+/- minute walk to the beach. Great "old Florida" feel to the area with live oaks, gravel/sand road, etc. Would definitely book again!"
Stayed April 2023
"Great! - LOVED the location! Very close to the beach, seaside center and lots of fun stuff in Santa Rosa! Big house, very clean and nestled away from the crowds on the main drag."
Stayed March 2023
"Perfect location, fit our needs - Everyone enjoyed their stay."
Stayed March 2023
"This was a great property - location is the best! - There were a couple of items missing but management sent it over quickly! Great company to rent from."
Stayed March 2023
"Funky house worked perfectly for our family of 4! - We loved our time at the Playhouse! The house is very funky--lots of fun art and happy colors. The location was perfect--my two teens could easily jump on the bikes and head to Seaside for a quick bite to eat of to wander around. The neighborhood was quiet but really close to everything--and the beach was an easy bike ride or walk. The house itself was very comfortable--we did eat our lunch and dinner out--we didn't do any cooking, so I can't speak to the kitchen. The beds were comfortable! We all could spread out and have our own space, but the living room had seating for us all to lounge together, too. Would definitely recommend."
Stayed January 2023
"Historic freezing temperatures led to a rough first 2 days starting with no hot water, then a pipe burst (!), but Tina, Billy, and Chris were the superstars who stayed with us the whole time, found us a nearby property to shower, and got the repair done quickly so we didn't have to repack and relocate in the middle of our stay... We had a great remaining vacation, and we'll definitely be returning. Hats off to RealJoy! Happy New Year!"
Stayed October 2022
"It was a great spot! Great location, perfect amount of space. Fun decor!"
Stayed September 2022
"Long weekend get away - Had fun staying in Playhouse II. My granddaughter loved all of the bright colors used in the house."
Stayed August 2022
"Nice that it had an empty lot next door. Loved that it came with bikes so we could bike to the center and to the beach. But needed a few more bikes in case of extra guests. Needed laundry detergent tabs. It would be easy to supply toiletries. The road was dusty in front of the house."
Stayed June 2022
"Great location and property management - Very quick walk to the beach and to Seaside center. There are trees on the property line, so the porches feel somewhat private. That’s nice for drinking coffee outside in the mornings.
I texted the property manager at 7:00 pm on Sunday about the shower not draining, and someone had it fixed by 10:00 am Monday. Very responsive and helpful. The property was clean and well laid out. The beds are comfortable, and the linens are good.
The only negatives, which are minor, are that the dryer doesn’t dry well and the kitchen is not as well-stocked as some I’ve been in. It took 3 or 4 runs to dry a load of 4 beach towels. There were no potholders or oven mitts, and more than one dish towel would be helpful.
Overall, it was a very nice place, and I would stay here again."
Stayed May 2022
"Amazing location with a quirky interior that is perfect for beach and lazy days alike. Bikes and rooftop/porches are a nice addition!"
Stayed April 2022
"Fun Spring Break - Great location. unique, fun property."
Stayed March 2022
"Overall, I really enjoyed the house, the layout, the decor, and it's proxmity to both Seaside and the beaches. The house has a lot of spirit and made for a great week's stay. It comes with 4 bikes and I was able to take advantage, including a long bike ride over to Rosemary. As this house is not part of the Seaside neighborhood (but is directly adjacent), my biggest complaint was needing to use the bathroom on the beach. It's about a 10 minute walk roundtrip to the house to go, although some folks would just go in the ocean I guess. But, something to consider."
Stayed October 2021
"Great location! - Access to beach and Seaside is wonderful. I wished there had been an information packet upon arrival to list WiFi info, bike codes, closest beach access, etc."
Stayed October 2021
"Great House! - We had a great time in Seagrove! We loved all of the eclectic pictures on the wall. The location was great. It was a short walk to the beach and very close to the downtown Seaside area. My father-in-law especially enjoyed swinging on the front porch swing."
Stayed September 2021
"Location is awesome!!! - We really loved the area and this was our first trip to Seagrove/Seaside. It was so convenient to everything we barely had to use the car. Property management a responsive on a couple small issues we had. The home is amazing! We are very much into theater/arts and this house definitely matched our eclectic style. I would rent this property again."
Stayed September 2021
"Fun stay and so near to beach access and Seaside - We loved this property! The decor was a blend of different influences and colors and was personal to the owner of the property. It really felt like we were guests of somebody rather than staying at a generic hotel or bland investment property. We did have to keep young kids away from some of the trinkets dotted around the house though for fear of breakage! The bunk beds were full Queen size mattresses and on the lower level. The two main bedrooms on the 2nd floor were great. We did not use the upper ‘crows nest’ room. It would be a great space for kids though would probably get very hot up there. It had a small AC unit though up there though. We liked the fact that we were so close to the beach access and also to the center of Seaside. The outside shower was great too to stop sand getting everywhere - but that’s inevitable near the beach! The area was very walkable. It was a few minutes walk to great eateries. There’s also a Publix grocery store less than a mile away so we didn’t have to load the car up with supplies before traveling to stay. Would definitely stay here again!"
Stayed September 2021
"Great location, just as described. Fully stocked kitchen, eclectic and fun spot. Loved the quick beach and Seaside access. Quiet place that is perfect for a stay."
Stayed September 2021
"it is a great location to the beach, the beds are very comfy, and we love the added privacy with the trees!"
Stayed August 2021
"Quirky House But Perfect for Us - The rental experience was very good. Overall, the house is quite dated and incredibly weird for Seagrove/Seaside. And, that’s not a bad thing - just, if you want the total beach vibe with white and light blue decor, this is definitely not for you. This place feels more like someone’s personal art exhibit with paintings and, in some cases, life-size statues and busts.
One thing you cannot beat is the location - .1 miles to the beach and .3 miles to Seaside. Oh, and that’s the actual distance - ignore any other details you might read.
Wouldn’t say the property was “spic n’ span” clean but it was good enough for us. Others might be pickier.
Thanks for the hospitality! Hope to see you again soon."
Stayed August 2021
"We ❤️ The Playhouse! - We a had a wonderful stay at this charming cottage. Location is amazing, love being outside of Seaside with easy access to it and of course the beach! 🙂
I kept saying “This is my spirit house!”! Love all the art, felt like home away from home for us! It was a wonderful place for our family to reconnect after a crazy year and back to reality (school) next week. Thank you!!"
Stayed August 2021
"Sunner beach vacation - We needed a last minute vacation house and found this property. The description was very accurate and suuted oyr needs. The house was ready on time. It was close to the beach and town. The included bikes were great."
Stayed August 2021
"Great Location! - Fun house with plenty of sleeping space and an easy walk to the beach, Seaside, restaurants, etc."
Stayed April 2021
"Very funky and cool home just a block from public beach access a an easy walk to food trucks, restaurants, shops and more and Watercolor. We especially liked the cool shade of the trees around the property, the outdoor spaces, and the complimentary bicycles. We will look for this place next time we visit."
Stayed April 2021
"Clean and very Eclectic! - We really enjoyed our time at Playhouse II. It was clean and had the needed amenities. It was located right outside of the busyness of Seaside but close enough to walk and enjoy the restaurants and shops. It was quiet and cozy. The only suggestion I have is lessen up on the decorating “accessories” along the stairs. It made them a little crowded."
Stayed March 2021
"Beautiful home located just a short block away from the beach access! Just a few blocks from the Seaside town center. Includes 4 bikes which are a wonderful way to get around the area with. The layout of the home created enough space for 11 people to sleep if needed. Homeowners own flair, style and soul is shown throughout this fun homey beach house."
Stayed October 2020
"Very nice location and perfect house.. - Great trip"