Stayed April 2024
"My stay was amazing. - The home was very beautiful. I was very clean. It was loaded with everything that you will need for your stay, plenty of towels, dishes, washer and dryer, all types of family board games and it even has a game room. I lived everything about it.
There was nothing that I didn’t like. The hime is beautiful and comfortable."
Stayed September 2023
"Great stay for a quick weekend trip"
Stayed September 2023
"Very easy stay."
Stayed August 2023
"We had a great time! Walk to the beach isn’t bad at all and there is a shuttle that will take you if you don’t want walk! Place was clean and the description matched! Staff was very friendly. Can’t go wrong with this place if you don’t mind a little walk to the beach"
Stayed August 2023
"My family and I had a great time. The place was beautiful and within walking distance of a beautiful beach. Would definitely recommend!"
Stayed July 2023
"Exceptional - There are no comments available for this review"
Stayed May 2023
"Hello thank you for everything the house is same photos and perfect location"
Stayed April 2023
"Everything about this place was awesome! House was super clean and has no issues whatsoever."
Stayed April 2023
"Great place for a family vacation. Walking distance from the beach! Nice quiet neighborhood and great pool"
Stayed April 2023
"This place was perfect for our family. It was spacious, clean, kid friendly, and right around the corner from the pool. The area was nice with lots to do! RealJoy was very responsive via text. We would definitely go back!"
Stayed March 2023
"Everything was good just like the pictures and good host."
Stayed March 2023
"The house was welcoming and very close to the beach. The owners were quick to respond to possible problems. It was located in a nice neighborhood and we had no complaints! Would recommend!"
Stayed October 2022
"This house and the community was very beautiful and conveniently located near everything you need. I will definitely stay again if I ever come back to Destin."
Stayed October 2022
"beautiful and clean - This was a great property, very clean, very comfortable. Great location!"
Stayed September 2022
"Great Getaway! - Awesome place to have a great time! Clean, easy, and convenient. Would definitely recommend and will be back."
Stayed August 2022
"Family Vacation 2022 - This was my children’s first time getting to experience going to the beach. Our vacation home was nicely located right in the center of so many different attractions, there was something to do for everyone!"
Stayed July 2022
"Great family vacation option! - Typically, our family rents beach condos, but with 3 under 6 years old, we wanted to try and stay all together. We had 8 adults and 3 kids with us. Property
Management was very responsive when our dishwasher stopped working. Since they couldn’t fix it, they offered to help us purchase disposable plates/cutlery. The shuttle was great for the little kids and grandparents, but the walk was very easy and safe through a quaint Florida neighborhood. The pool was awesome and was the walk-in type, great for kids who can’t swim well or those with mobility challenges. Mainly families in the neighborhood so lots of kids at the pool. Expect to rent chairs at beach as it is a pain and so busy to bring your own. Easy access to grocery stores and Destin Commons. We will definitely be looking to do this again. Super fun and exactly as shown."
Stayed May 2022
"Great place. Would rent again!"
Stayed March 2022
"Great Experience - The process to rent this rental property was really easy and quick. The property manager was easy to communicate with. I will definitely rent with them again."
Stayed March 2022
"Great stay! Everything was fabulous!"
Stayed January 2022
"Clean and nice location. - Would recommend"
Stayed September 2021
"Lovely home! - We’ll appointed, comfortable, nearby world class beaches, amazing pool!!!"
Stayed September 2021
"Awesome - This is a very nice place to stay with your family if you go on a vacation. We really enjoyed it the lagoon is beautiful and the beach it’s really close. I’ll definitely stay here again"
Stayed August 2021
"Great experience - The house was just as nice as it looked online. Had a great experience. The pots and pans could use an upgrade - but everything else was very nice."
Stayed July 2021
"Great Trip - We had a great time at the house but felt the complex was pretty strict ex. No golfcarts allowed on premises, no parking in street"
Stayed May 2021
"the house was really nice will definitely be back"
Stayed May 2021
"very nice - very clean home, owner was prompt with everything."
Stayed May 2021
"Great location just blocks from the beach and less than 5 minute drive to supermarket. access to public pool. Well worth the stay."
Stayed November 2020
"I booked this house myself and my birthday crew. The house is very nice, it was clean, spacious, close to the beach and in a quiet community. It was troubles with the air but I called and they responded, although the ac guy was kinda rude upon arrival, it was a perfect stay. I would def book again."
Stayed September 2020
"Great property! - The property was in an excellent location. The pool was very close to walk to and the beach was a short drive."
Stayed September 2020
"It was absolutely beautiful!! Well worth it. We will definitely return!"
Stayed August 2020
"Great couple vacation house - The house was very neat and clean with all plenty of needed and wanted items. I highly recommend this house and will be booking again."
Stayed August 2020
"Very clean! Great spot and nice location! We had a blast!"
Stayed July 2020
"The house is amazing! We were very happy with it. Very clean and nice. Great location to everything in Destin! Unfortunately will not be renting again due to RealJoys policies. Read everything very carefully before signing the rental agreement."
Stayed July 2020
"Perfect as usual - This is our second time staying in this exact property and we loved it. The place was clean, fresh and had everything we needed. The check-in process is so easy. We really enjoyed our stay and look forward to staying here again."
Stayed June 2020
"Great - Good property for a birthday trip"
Stayed June 2020
"Girls trip - Beautiful and newly decorated property, enough room for the 10 of us related girls-the development was busy-lots of people at the community pool but we were always out at the beach."
Stayed May 2020
"Amazing home! Would definitely return in the future."
Stayed March 2020
"Great location and beautiful home!"
Stayed March 2020
"Very nice!"
Stayed October 2019
"To anyone who is looking to travel to Destin Florida I recommend real joy’s property. It’s clean and very comfortable. The staff is very friendly and the location is great. My grands loves the pool there. My 95 year old mom loved her stay."
Stayed September 2019
"I really enjoy the house. It was clean and very home away from home."
Stayed September 2019
"Great place. We will stay there again"
Stayed August 2019
"Very nice house! Plenty of room for the entire group (9) & great location."
Stayed August 2019
"Amazing Stay - We enjoyed this property very much! It was clean, spacious and bright just like on the pictures. The check in process was the easiest I have ever seen anywhere. We had such a great time and will definitely be back to stay here."
Stayed June 2019
"Excellent - I was disappointed that the beach was further than a walk. Overall it was a wonderful very clean family friendly community. We very much enjoyed our stay."
Stayed May 2019
"Great place"
Stayed May 2019
"Great Vacation Village - Ever thing you need in a home away from home. Great location for activities and shopping.
Looking forward to next year."
Stayed May 2019
"Good place"
Stayed May 2019
"The house was everything I expected from the pictures."
Stayed April 2019
"Great vacation home"
Stayed April 2019
"3 Generations of Fun 4/1/19 - Perfect for our family of 10, 4 kids, 6 adults. Community pool was great, shuttle to beach very convenient. Equipped with beach gear to spare. Fully stocked kitchen (couldn’t find the can opener though). Make sure to experience AJ’s Restaurant, & our group had a great fishing trip on the American Spirit (caught 2 days dinner). The white sand beaches are truly amazing."
Stayed March 2019
"This is a great place for a large group. Close to everything you need and want to do. Nice house in a nice neighborhood."
Stayed May 2018
"Very nice and clean - My family loved the stay! The beach house was beautiful. The only complaint that I have is that the drawer in the half bathroom fell off on my toe when I was looking in the mirror, causing me to have a bruised toe.😫😫. Whoever fixed it up didn’t do a good job because it fell off again."
Stayed April 2018
"Great Stay - Had a nice spring break trip here. Wife loved the cabinet colors in the kitchen and drove me crazy about it. Kids loved the pool & the beach wasn't too far. Found the house very clean and nicely decorated."
Stayed October 2017
"Marvelous..Will do again - This was my first time renting a home. I was not disappointed the house had everything we needed to feel at home. Clean spacious rooms. My family felt real comfortable in the area. The neighbors,everyone was just down to earth great families vacationing bery friendly environment. We will be back"
Stayed October 2017
"The place to go for a vacation or to get away is that realjoy property you will love every moment there"
Stayed August 2017
"The house was great. The host were prompt to answer and fix any problems we had. The house had everything we needed."
Stayed July 2017
"Great location! - Overall great home!"
Stayed July 2017
"Beautiful and very clean - We had a wonderful time. The property was beautiful Close to the beach. Had a great time."
Stayed April 2017
"Great place, great host, great location!! Loved it!"
Stayed March 2017
"This property is located so close to the beach, the mall and restaurants. We used both the pool and the beach, short walk to both locations. We had a property question and the manager had an answer for us within an hour. Would definitely stay here again. "
Stayed March 2017
"Really enjoyed our stay, beautiful home. Will definitely be back if the chance is given."
Stayed June 2016
"Perfect Beach Getaway! - This place is fantastic!! We had a wonderful time staying here. The house is perfect as well as the pool area, which we enjoyed everyday of our stay. For large groups, the pavilion with grill is a nice option as well. Some reviews mentioned that is was a hike to the beach but it's not far at all and such a pleasant walk. The home is beautifully decorated and feels like a home away from home. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you would need to cook family meals. Each room is uniquely designed with plenty of closet space for luggage/clothing. The home is very spacious, giving everyone a chance to have their personal space or a place to all congregate. Very short drive to all Destin has to offer including Destin Commons and the outlet malls. The owners were very easy to work with and knowledgeable on all exciting things Destin has to offer. This is a place I will be returning to for many years to come!!!!"
Stayed June 2014
"Lean and Clean - This was a gorgeous, space, clean place. Lots of areas for the family that likes space as well as places to congregate together. Quiet end of the street and great access to things in Destin. Also the beds were the best we have ever had in two decades of stating in rentals....thank you for that comfort!!
The downside is a good 10 minute walk to the beach...the trolley is very accommodating and helpful, but the hours are limited. If you prefer going to the beach after 5 pm.... Plan on walking. And if you wait too long for a trolley- you may have been forgotten. It was also not well stocked with what tend to be normal amenities in rentals these days, i.e. extra toilet paper, dish detergent, salt & pepper.
The ease of check in with the keyless entry was great, and made it easy to accommodate a large group coming and going. All in all we were very pleased."
Stayed June 2014
"Okie - Pictures do not do the home justice, perfect vacation home for large family and friends. Kids spent lots of time in the lagoon pool. Agent was wonderful to work with and paln to use her for future visits."
Stayed March 2014
"Fun Family Beach Getaway - New to Destin area and couldn't have picked a better house or more central location for our family trip. Even in February...Destin is a busy place and it was great to walk to restaurants, shops, and to the beach. Each room is very uniquely designed and made this feel like the beach house we were going for. Our kids absolutely loved the privacy of the 2nd floor and each having their own tv. My wife enjoyed the outlet mall across the street and it was nice to play a round of golf for the first time since fall. The 3 block walk to the beach was very easy with the wagon, folding chairs and bag cooler ready to go at the house. The new kitchen and gass grill were helpful for cooking family dinners."
Stayed March 2014
"This Snowbird's Dream! - This beach house was even more beautiful in person! My family and I were lucky enough to be the first to stay at Hart's Desire and it offered all the amentities listed and more. In addition to being brand new and with all custom finishes - the living area and bedrooms were all very spacious and cozy w/ elegant baths. It was nice to have so many nice kingsized beds, nice linens, and towels. I couldn't get over the vacation themed rooms, boat oar headboard in the master, and beachy driftwood flooring. Everyone had plenty of room to spread out - I think we enjoyed hanging out inside as much as we did walking across the street to Destin Commons and Bass Pro Shop. I couldn't believe how central we were to so much shopping! My grandkids made a daily trip to the wafflehouse, which was right around the corner. The Villages is like it's own quiet and secluded community...with a large heated pool area in the middle of the gated neighborhood. The hot tub was perfect for our January trip. We really appreciated all the helpful instructions such as a cheatsheet for the tv/blueray player, daily curbside trash pick up, as well as recommendations for dining and family activities. I have already recommended this vacation home to several of my friends in Chicago and cross my fingers we will be back next winter. Thank you for sharing your incredible vacation home with us!"
