Stayed October 2024
"Great location, peaceful neighborhood with close proximity to the beach. Host is very response and helpful when you need anything. Would stay with RealJoy in the future."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Derek, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the location and found our team to be responsive and helpful. We hope look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed October 2024
"Fall Break - The house was perfect just as described in the listing. The walk to the beach was about 10 minutes which was nice. They provided several extra chairs and a wagon for your beach items. Our group of seven visit each year for Fall Break and this house did not disappoint. I would definitely stay here again! "
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Amanda, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that the house met your expectations and that you enjoyed the easy walk to the beach. We're glad the extra beach chairs and wagon were useful for your group of seven. We hope you'll join us again soon for your annual Fall Break trip. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed August 2024
"place was convenient to everything. place was clean. and had everything we needed."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Tyre, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear that our location was convenient and that the place was clean and had everything you needed. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed July 2024
"Family of 9 trip to Crab Island - House is just liked pictured. Nice quiet neighborhood. Easy walk to beach, and drive to popular restaurants."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Courtney, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the house, neighborhood, and convenient location. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed July 2024
"Family Fun - Great location!
Could use more basic necessities like trash bags, toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap. Other than that, great location, great for large groups."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Tracie, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the great location and found it suitable for large groups. You should have gotten an email prior to your stay letting you know that we provide starters of kitchen and bathroom essentials so you should plan to bring these items from home or purchase them once you get here. This is for safety reasons. We hope you join us again soon! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2024
"Exceptional - Excellent house"
Stayed April 2024
"Great Stay - Overall loved the gated community. Peaceful walks around the ponds and down to the beach. The included beach service was such a bonus! The house has wonderful updates from pictures shown including screened porch and open deck, window shades and storm shutters. Great communication as needed."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Brandy, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the peaceful setting and the updates at our property. It's wonderful to know the beach service added to your experience. We would love to have you back for more serene walks and relaxing moments. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed April 2024
"it was a great location and me and my family enjoyed it I will be booking again ASAP"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Jertwan, <br/>Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. It's wonderful to hear that the location was ideal for you and your family and that you had an enjoyable experience. We look forward to your next booking with us. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed April 2024
"McKinstry - We loved our stay!! It was clean, fully stocked with supplies, and in a great location! An absolutely beautiful home!! We will for sure be coming back!"
Stayed March 2024
"Everything was wonderful! All of my questions were answered quickly. It made the entire trip easy."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Michelle, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience. We're thrilled to hear everything was wonderful and that our quick responses made your trip easy. We'd love to welcome you back for another seamless experience. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed February 2024
"Enjoyed stay - The house was as described and keeped up very well"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Dawn, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad the house met your expectations and was well-maintained. We hope you'll choose to stay with us again in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed February 2024
"Everyone responded very quickly and was very helpful"
Stayed October 2023
"Private Oasis - First Impression was Clean and Tidy. The House is Perfect for Anyone, Family's or Couples. 4 Large Bedrooms, Each With Their Own Bathroom. The Kitchen, Dining, and Living Room Are Setup Perfectly. Plenty of Space. Equipped With Beach Accessories Was Also a Plus. We Had a Great Time, We Will Be Back, And We Would Recommend Staying Here."
Stayed August 2023
"Family get away - We had a great time. We had unexpected death in the family and had already planned this trip prior to this. It was decided to go and go and so we did. We needed this. The home was beautiful and accommodating and we will definitely be back again. Thank you for sharing your home. It’s a home away from home. Thank you."
Stayed June 2023
"Summer 2023 - The property exceeded our expectations. Everything was clean and kitchen was fully equipped. The house was in a great location. It was less than a mile away from the beach, and close to restaurants, grocery stores, and shopping centers. Overall, the house was very family and child friendly. We will definitely be booking again next year."
Stayed June 2023
"Great house and excellent responsiveness from the managing team. Something went awry the day of checking (one internal door handle was not working) and they were able to solve it in a timely manner.
The house in terms of space and amenities was perfect. The pool area is a little boring (there were no interesting features in the pool area).
The beach is 15 minutes walk (instead of 10). However, if you plan to rent anywhere in this area you need beach access (like the one provided here), otherwise, the beach will be very far. I am glad they offered beach access (and chair service) but the access is not at the closest (possible) entrance to the beach. We had smaller kids traveling with us and the difference between 10 and 15 minutes of walking is considerable.
I would recommend it for big groups of mostly adults."
Stayed June 2023
"Great Family Stay - The Aqua Vida house has a modern kitchen. Dining area and table are spacious. We also enjoyed the covered porches. Bedrooms have their own bathrooms which is useful for families or two couples. Trees around the house create a nice setting.
Beach is a 10-12 minute walk. Wagon provided makes it easy to carry items. Community pool is also nice. A few shops and restaurants are 8-15 minutes walk, depending on store. Groceries are close driving. We loved the Aqua Vida house."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Jeff, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your family's great stay in this four-bedroom, four-bath house in Villas of Frangista. We are happy to know that you enjoyed this rental's location, covered porches, modern kitchen, ensuite bathrooms, and trees. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed June 2023
"Very enjoyable, convenient couldn't have asked for a better stay! 10/10"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Melanie, We're thrilled to hear that you had an enjoyable vacation. We're glad everything was convenient and you couldn't have asked for a better stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed April 2023
"Just as described - Beautiful home that was just right! It was fantastically clean- which was HUGE for us. The house was just as described on the listing. The beach was a bit of a hike, which we knew, but didn’t realize how far it truly was until walking it with all of our beach gear. Definitely a perk to have beach service!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Gina, we appreciate you letting us know that this four-bedroom, four-bath house in Villas of Frangista met your expectations. We are happy to know that you thought this beautiful home was just right and fantastically clean. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed March 2023
"2023 Spring Break Family Vacation - I loved how close we were to the beach. We went on our last day there and we got a chance to catch a few dolphins swimming around and playing in the water.
There wasn't anything that I had a problem with."
Stayed March 2023
"Very nice house for the money."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Kyle, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We're glad the house was nice and you felt it was a good value. We hope that you enjoyed some time on our beautiful beaches and had a safe trip home. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed September 2022
"Love this beach house! Everything you need is there and also the host was quick to respond if we had any questions! Very clean, and we enjoy the walk to the beach!"
Stayed September 2022
"Exceptional
Exceptional - habitaciones amplias, limpieza y ubicación
detalles pequeños
"
Stayed August 2022
"Had a wonderful time at this location. Very beautiful and in a calm area."
Stayed August 2022
"Absolutely loved it!!!! 🙌🏾
Amazing space and amenities, beautiful neighborhood, love the fact that every room had a full bathroom!!!"
Stayed July 2022
"Great house"
Stayed June 2022
"This place was exactly what we thought. It was clean, well organized, each room had a bathroom which was so convenient. The location was perfect also. Close to pretty much everything. The beach was only a few blocks away. Communication was great. When we arrived we put some things in the fridge and it wasn’t cooling too well. But when we called we were told to give it until the morning since it had so much in at once and it did work perfect after this. Kitchen was fully equipped with everything needed to cook. Would def recommend!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Maggie, Thank you for the 5 star review of your stay at Aqua Vida. We are so glad that your expectations were met and that the location was perfect. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed June 2022
"Beautiful, clean house. Not the shortest walk to the beach but manageable. RealJoy was quick to respond to the few issues we did have. Overall a very good experience."
Stayed June 2022
"Family meet at Miramar - Beautiful gated property and location. Master has a sitting room to enjoy. Neiborhood Friendly atmosphere. Nice pool and beach area 6 minutes away.
Pans needed updating some debrie on property. Room can fit king beds"
Stayed May 2022
"Sweet spot to the beach and local stores. Safe community. Convenient for night walks in Miramar area."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Gabriela, Thank you for providing feedback regarding your stay at Aqua Vida. We are happy you enjoyed this sweet spot and convenient location. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed April 2022
"Wonderful location and home. Neighborhood is near everything and very well maintained"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Kristina, Thank you for the 5 star review of Aqua Vida. We are happy you enjoyed the location. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed October 2021
"Property is beautiful and as pictured. Very nice community. Parking for Two vehicles comfortably for any size SUV Not 3 and you can’t park in garage or street. Easy walk to beach about 5 to 7 minutes. Beach access has stairs so pulling beach carts extremely difficult. No tents allowed on beach at this beach access but just a few steps away and tents are allowed. Definitely will stay here again!"
Stayed September 2021
"Bueno
Bueno - No tiene
La lavandería no funcionó
"
Stayed August 2021
"Vacation home was very clean and spacious. Close to everything. RealJoy was very easy to work with when I needed to extend our stay. Easy, painless process and will definitely contact RealJoy the next time we are in the area. 😊"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Greetings Lavece, thank you for your feedback! We are happy to hear you found the home clean and spacious and location convenient! We value your referrals and hope you will come back to visit! Thanks again for your feedback and thank you for choosing Real Joy!
Stayed August 2021
"excelente lugar"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Mirian, thank you for your feedback! We hope you enjoyed the community pool and short trip to the beach! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for choosing Real Joy!
Stayed August 2021
"Awesome
Awesome - La casa en general muy bien !!
Buenas instalaciones, cómoda buena ubicación, un poco alejada de la alberca ,pero vale la pena pues es grande , caben 25 personas y tiene hasta 5 pies de altura con un mínimo de 3 pies, los niños la disfrutaron mucho.
No había suficientes bolsas para basura y mínimos detalles , pero nada que no se pudiera solucionar
"
Stayed August 2021
"A bit of Paradise - Overall the house was as advertised. It was very clean which is a priority for us - so thank you. Please don’t let the following issues infer we didn’t like the house we did! It is beautiful, close walk to beach. It is a very nice home!
Two issues: please advise that the steps are quite steep. We had a disabled person and the stairs were difficult to manage. Even the kids complained about the steepness. Next every door in the house needs oiled. You could not open a door at night without waking others! This is easily fixed.
Thank you to RealJoy for being available with answers! Staff knowledgeable and very courteous!
Thank you to the owner of this beautiful home for providing a place for our family to enjoy."
Stayed August 2021
"Great place. Close to the ocean and pool. Having all the beach supplies was a great perk. - Just as planned, I would return"
Stayed July 2021
"Awesome family getaway! - Very happy with our experience!"
Stayed July 2021
"Fantastic house in gated neighborhood - Great place. Clean. Propane grill worked well.
Cooked food with stocked kitchen. Garage could fit a car. Some beach stuff in the garage. Very nice place. Lots of towels."
Stayed June 2021
"Exceptional - Everything
Nothing we didn’t like"
Stayed June 2021
"Awesome - There are no comments available for this review"
Stayed June 2021
"We had a great stay, the house was amazing, good location and clean. The only inconvenience was that the gated community is in didn’t allow scooters and I had to leave mine out before the gate."
Stayed May 2021
"Excellent property! Easy access to the beach and restaurants."
Stayed April 2021
"10 min walk to the beach and close to downtown Destin. Great house and a bunch of bathrooms! Would stay here again!"
Stayed March 2021
"Perfect - My family really enjoyed this house it was perfect and it was full of things that I would have needed at home. Kitchen had plenty of dishes and cookware for us to use. Every room had its own bathroom and the rooms where spacious. I absolutely loved the master bedroom with a soaker tub and walk in shower. I would love to rent this same exact house out next time we visit.😊 my kids did not want to leave the house literally."
Stayed November 2020
"Visit - Only complaint was that the pool was not heated as advertised"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We are glad to know that you enjoyed staying in this home in the Villas of Frangista. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the pool not being heated. We were unable to find any reference to it being heated on websites for VRBO and Real Joy. The pool is heated by the HOA during the holidays. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed September 2020
"Excellent experience, stayed for 10 days and the place was very clean and in a great location (about 1 minute drive to the beach and 10 minute walk). Highly recommend. Love the decoration."
Stayed September 2020
"My family and I really enjoyed staying at this property! It was extremely clean, very spacious, and in a great location. The kitchen area was beautiful, the beds were comfortable, and the number of bathrooms available was perfect. The master suite was amazing. The other rooms were satisfactory as well with plenty of space for our group of 8. This is the second RealJoy property I have stayed in, and both exceeded my expectations."
Stayed September 2020
"Awesome!!! - I loved everything about it."
Stayed August 2020
"Amazing location. Clean, welcoming and more. My family and i had a great time and really enjoyed every minute of our stay. Very much recommended. Great hospitality."
Stayed July 2020
"Wonderful place! - Beautiful decor, great beach supplies, and a super comfortable house! We loved our stay here!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We're happy you enjoyed the decor and comfort of this property. We hope you'll stay with us again.
Stayed June 2020
"Beautiful House! - We absolutely loved staying at this house! They supplied a wagon and beach toys, chairs etc for the kids to enjoy. Great neighborhood and in walking distance to the beach. There are TVs in all bedrooms and the house was extremely clean! We will be staying here again!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Casi, we're so glad you enjoyed this property and its location. Thanks for the review, we hope you'll be back soon.
Stayed July 2019
"The house looked better in person! We were wowed when we entered! It was so clean and cozy! The decor was nice but yet kid friendly. The location is ducked away from high traffic areas, so it's quiet (unlike a hotel). The sleeping options allow flexibility. The host answered questions promptly and gave thorough instructions/expectations. We were even provided fun passes which helped us experience a part of Florida we might've overlooked. There are only two T.V.s as someone mentioned, but we barely used one. We Lyfted to the beach because there were little ones and the parents opted to ride but we could've walked in my opinion. The Lyft ride was about $7 each way. I would highly suggest 311 Lakeland and so would the other guests! We've stayed at other locations separately yet unanimously rate this one the best!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Lyttany, thank you for your review! We're pleased to hear you found the home clean and cozy! We're happy to hear we responded to your questions in a prompt manner. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy Vacations!
Stayed July 2019
"Every room has a bathroom which made it super convenient for large groups. House was clean and neat with all the necessities. Would definitely rebook in the future."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Dolores, thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you found the home clean and had all the necessities for your stay! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy Vacations!
Stayed July 2019
"Awesome location!! Just a few walks away from Miramar Beach. Beautiful house, very clean and convenient."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Rupali, thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you found the location awesome and home clean & convenient. We value your referrals and hope you will come back to visit! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy Vacations!
Stayed June 2019
"We had a relaxing weekend in this rental property. Would've been nice to have a grill and TVs in all the bedrooms. There is only TV's in the living and the bunked room. This house is super clean, cause it's new. But there is construction. There's new houses being build around it. We didnt have any noise problems. Because we were there on the weekend. Pool and beach is a pretty far walking distance for those that have little children. We recommend renting a golf cart. Note: the pool is towards the back at a dead end road. But very beautiful."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Vith, thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you had a relaxing weekend staying in this great home. We hope you enjoyed the community pool and location of this home. We value your referrals and hope you will come back to visit! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy Vacations!
Stayed May 2019
"I was nervous when I booked this place because it didn’t have any pictures of the inside. But as soon as I walked in the house i was completely happy to have booked with realjoy! The place smelled new, it was super clean, lots of room for all my family, the design of the house is absolutely amazing! I am beyond satisfied with this rental, I will be looking to rent their home again and as many times as I come to Destin I will be staying in the beautiful home."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Gissel, thank you for your review! We're pleased to hear you found the home clean, spacious, and design amazing! We value your referrals and hope you will come back to visit! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy Vacations!