Stayed July 2024
"Very Cosy"
Stayed June 2024
"My family had a wonderful time. It was an awesome experience with nice scenery. Friendly neighborhood."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Darious, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear that your family had a wonderful time and that you enjoyed the nice scenery and friendly neighborhood. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed June 2024
"We loved our stay! We will definitely be back!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Shira, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed February 2024
"The location is quiet, comfortable and well-maintained. The house was very clean and the towels and bedding were superior. Access was easy and communication was excellent. It was easy to text if I had a question. The description of the unit was accurate. The bikes were a welcome amenity and we used them each day to go to the beach. The pool was warm and very clean."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Gary, Thank you for taking the time to review your experience. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the comfort, cleanliness, and amenities of the house, and that our communication met your expectations. It sounds like the bikes and pool added a special touch to your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future for another peaceful getaway. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed December 2023
"Wonderful stay for the month of November! Realjoy was very responsive to questions. We hope to stay again soon! "
Stayed April 2023
"Very nice stay with our two young children. Perfect for a quiet, peaceful 30A vacation. Loved the green space behind the house and screened porch where my kids could play."
Stayed March 2023
"Perfect Cottage for 6 - My husband and I stayed here with our teen daughter and her three friends and it was the perfect layout for us! Master on the main floor with the other 2 bedrooms up with plenty of space for the girls. The neighborhood is great and the bikes are a must! It’s a well equipped property with plenty of dishes and cookware. I would recommend the management company to provide more trash liners than the existing one in the kitchen - we needed to change the trash bag mid-week and didn’t realize there were none below the sink. Minor issue!! We really enjoyed our time in the area!"
Stayed September 2022
"Captain’s Cottage is simply divine. The house is nicely appointed. We especially enjoyed the screened in porch. We will definitely book again!"
Stayed May 2022
"Beautiful home and great location. Very clean, warm and comfortable. The community pool was very nice and the beach was a short walk away!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Aracely, Thank you for the 5 star review of your stay at Captain's Cottage. We're so happy you were comfortable and enjoyed the location. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed April 2022
"The house was lovely and we loved the location and how quit and secluded it was from the rest of town!
The house had enough space and loved all of the balconies. The walk to the beach is a bit far, but a beautiful view and it’s not very crowded. Would definitely stay here again!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Jessica, thank you for taking the time to provide detailed feedback regarding your visit to Captain's Cottage. We are so glad you loved the location and would stay here again! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed April 2022
"We absolutely loved our stay and definitely will be back again next year! This home was gorgeous, and the neighborhood was next level. Between the pool, the private beach, and the trails, there was always something to do. The walk to the beach was breathtaking and being able to come home and cook in that beautiful kitchen was a huge plus! We throughly enjoyed coffee in the morning on the porch swing and our son loved hanging out and reading on the bunk beds in the kids room. Be sure to check out the Old Florida Fish House down the street, we had a blast there as well!"
Stayed November 2021
"Family beach Thanksgiving - We stayed as a single family with two small children for the week of Thanksgiving.
The kids enjoyed the kids bunk room and the large tub in the kid bathroom. They also enjoyed daily porch swings on the bed swing, on the screened porch. The kitchen is well equipped and the oven cooked a perfect Turkey. We enjoyed our neighborhood walks and the convince of having private beach access. We love this neighborhood and have stayed in the past and will continue coming and spending time with family here, highly recommend!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Kim, we appreciate you letting us know that your family enjoyed staying in this 3-bed, 3.5-bath two-story cottage in WaterSound West. We are happy that you liked the swing on the screened porch, the well-equipped kitchen, the convenient private beach access, and the neighborhood and you would highly recommend this rental. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed October 2021
"We love this neighborhood. We’ve stayed here several times. It’s a short walk (maybe .25 from the pool area) to a private beach. The neighborhood is next to a nature reserve so the beach is much less crowded than other areas. The home was great! It was well stocked with almost kitchen appliance and tool, which is much appreciated when traveling with kids!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Carla, we are very happy to know that you loved the location of this great 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath cottage with a well-stocked kitchen in WaterSound West, which is just a short walk to the private beach. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed July 2021
"Great property - Great property and enjoyable stay"
Stayed April 2021
"We absolutely loved our stay at Captain's Cottage! The location in WaterSound West was quiet & very family oriented and was great for us as it’s right between Grayton Beach and Panama City Beach but without feeling the hustle & bustle of the other tourists. This was our first time visiting the 30-A area but we had such a great stay here we will definitely be coming back soon!
The house itself is very large with and spacious with comfy couches, cozy beds, beautiful beachy decor & feels like a home. We were able to connect to the Roku smartTV in the living room and use our favorite apps for our little ones favorite morning shows. We also took full advantage of the large screened porch which was perfect for our 2 & 3 year old, they particularly loved the swing. We spent tons of time during our week long stay at the beach and two days at the WaterSound West pool. The beach access & boardwalk are beautiful & there was tons of public space to sprawl out on the beach. I also highly recommend visiting Inlet Beach public access while you’re staying, we loved it for our littles as the waves were much smaller & more kid friendly and there were lots of other kiddos there for them to play with. We also loved riding around the area on the four bikes provided by Captain’s Cottage and even ventured up to Seaside Beach & Seaside Central Square on them. We did have a bit of a problem checking in with our door access code but RealJoy responded super quickly to my message and fixed the problem within about 10 minutes & it was smooth sailing from there. Overall, we would highly recommend staying at Captain’s Cottage in WaterSound West and look forward to staying here again in the very near future."
Stayed April 2021
"WOW! THIS HOUSE WAS PERFECT FOR OUR FAMILY VACATION!!! - I cannot say enough good things about this property! The description on VRBO was spot on and there were no surprises during our stay. The neighborhood is gated and super quiet, which is exactly what we were looking for. Yet it's close enough to anything that you would need. Having 4 bikes included with the property is a very nice touch, and we preferred them over a golf cart. The state-of-the-art kitchen was unbelievable and had everything you could possibly need. The outdoor gas grill was also much nicer than what I was expecting. Having 2 king beds in a 3-bedroom property is also a rare find based on my search in this area. The management company was responsive, pleasant, and helpful. This place is 10 out of 10! I would highly recommend it and plan to go back next year!! Oh, and the swing in the sunroom was the icing on the cake!!!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Julie, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience while staying in Captain’s Cottage in WaterSound West. We love that this rental met your expectations and you are unable to say enough good things about this ideally located property that you would highly recommend to others. We are happy to know that you enjoyed its well stocked state-of-the-art kitchen, bikes, sunroom with swing, and the super quiet gated neighborhood. Thank you for choosing Real Joy. Please visit again soon.
Stayed March 2021
"Beautiful house. This is a very family friendly home in a quiet community. Great setup for us with 4 kiddos. The pool was great... and the beach was amazing."
Stayed October 2020
"Beautiful Home - We loved our stay in this beautiful home! Thank you!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We love that you enjoyed this lovely home! Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed September 2020
"Great vacatIon rental - What a slice of paradise! Super clean, easy 15 minute walk to the beach and great design in this well-appointed beach house. Highly recommend for your beach vacation."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We love that you had a great vacation rental experience and would highly recommend this well-appointed beach house to others. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed March 2020
"Great house, great location, great beach access. Love the floorplan, master is downstairs and 2 bedrooms and 2 baths upstairs. Great property managers too !!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Kim, Thank you for letting us know about your stay. We are so pleased you enjoyed this great beach house with its easy beach access. Thank you for the feedback and for staying with Real Joy.
Stayed October 2019
"Beautiful home in Watersound! - We went down to Watersound for my birthday weekend with another couple and had a wonderful time at this house! It is absolutely beautiful and perfect for a beach retreat. Check-in was easy, and even though the hot water nozzle had somehow popped off, the property manager was there at 9am the next day to put it back on for us. The kitchen is fully stocked with cooking pans/utensils, and it's all Viking appliances! There are also two beach chairs to take to the beach, which we loved. It was a great little escape for us. Thank you so much for opening your house to us!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Lexie, we're glad to hear you had a beautiful beach retreat at Captain's Cottage! We're also happy to hear check-in was easy, staff was responsive to your needs and you enjoyed the fully-stocked kitchen! We appreciate you staying with us and hope to see you again in the future
Stayed May 2019
"Perfect - Perfect for our family. Clean, comfortable, and great location"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hey Charles, thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear your family enjoyed your stay at Captain's Cottage. We hope you got to check out the amazing community pool and lounge area. Thanks again for your review and for staying with RealJoy!
Stayed May 2019
"Wonderful Family Trip - We had a great stay at this house. It has plenty of space and the location/neighborhood is fantastic. Can't wait to come back!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Simon, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely cottage. We're happy to hear you found the home spacious and location fantastic! 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!
Stayed April 2019
"A wonderful place to stay and enjoy your time with family and friends. This home Is fabulous. Enjoy spending time with my grandson on the enclosed porch."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Monica, thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you this home fabulous and enjoyed the enclosed porch. We hope you enjoyed awesome neighborhood pool as well. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy Vacations!
Stayed August 2018
"Captain’s Cottage was great! - It’s close to everything - beach, pool, shopping and wonderful 30A restaurants. The neighborhood is bike and walking friendly. The house was very clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. I hope to go again and would recommend the property to anyone."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thanks so much for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we would love to have you again.
Stayed July 2018
"The property was gorgeous. I would definitely return.... - I loved the wooded areas, gave the feel of privacy between the cottages. Walking on the boardwalks were beautiful scenery as well. We biked daily on the property, I highly recommend that. Community pool was so nice. I will definitely book my next vacation here and stay for 2 weeks instead."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thanks so much for your review! We'd love to have you again next time you're in town!
Stayed October 2017
"Captains Cottage was one of the nicest properties we have rented .Beautifully maaintained! - Watersound was lovely and quieter than many other developments..some construction but not on our street ,Beach and pool were outstanding,very impressed and can't wait to return."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed our home and the amenities and we would love to have you back again.
Stayed August 2017
"Wonderful Stay! - Beautiful home and wonderful stay at the Captains Cottage."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay in this home! We hope to host you again sometime soon.
Stayed June 2017
"Return trip! Love this home and community! - The house is very clean and cozy, has everything our family needs for a relaxing stay. The community is friendly, safe and very quiet. The screened in porch with swing is a dream - spent many mornings and afternoons out there reading a book. There are a few downsides: the walk to the beach is long but worth it since it's practically a private beach; the appliances in the house are terrible, the fridge is not very cold; and the cleanliness of the home is lacking in a few areas but not enough to warrant a maintenance call just a slight bother. No place is perfect but this is pretty darn close! We will be coming back again!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thanks so much for your review and feedback. Please do let us know if there cleanliness issues or maintenance issues so we can ensure they are remedied! We look forward to having you again!
Stayed June 2016
"Comfortable and luxurious - I am always nervous renting on line, but this time I hit it out of the park! This house was perfect for our week at the beach. It looks just like the pictures. Every finish out is beautiful, like staying in a model home. The management people we dealt with couldn't have been nicer or more helpful, and we didn't have a single problem during our stay. The pool is lovely, the beach is a short bike ride away --3-5 minutes -- and feels like a private beach. The only thing we missed was reliable internet, but the management had warned us that the service would be spotty. We did not have a personal hotspot, but that would have solved that issue. Our favorite part was the sun porch with the swinging bed. A GREAT getaway!!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thanks so much for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to having you again.
Stayed April 2016
"A Perfect Get Away - We loved Captain's Cottage. It was even more beautiful than the photos. The screened porch overlooking a serene and beautiful garden was a pleasant surprise. It was the perfect spot for relaxation and enjoyment of the area. There was nothing overlooked...from the wonderful chef's kitchen to the beautiful decor. Every room was spotless and beautifully decorated. The property has a lovely pool and a natural access through the dunes to the beach. We will definitely be back! "
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thanks so much for your great review! We're so glad that Captain's Cottage was a great fit for your family and it sounds like you had an awesome stay. We look forward to having you again!