Stayed July 2024
"Great area. nice comfortable place. everything was great except the restrooms had dirty curtains on the inside. other than that it was walking distance from the beach and most restaurants"
Stayed June 2024
"We had a great time! The condo is located right across the street from the beach, and the bay back up to the condo unit. We had a family of 5 that fit comfortably. The kitchen is well stocked with all cooking utensils you could need, plenty of towels. The condo is a bit dated, and could do with some upgrades, but it certainly didn’t affect our stay."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Shannon, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a great time at our beachfront condo. We hope you'll join us again soon for another memorable stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed June 2024
"Had a great stay. The Unit was centrally located for all of our Destin area activities. Good restaurants within. walkable distance."
Stayed May 2024
"Had a problem when I got there but they were responsive and active quickly."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Brenda, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad we were able to address your issue promptly and that you had a positive experience overall. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2024
"great place to stay"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Paul, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay! We hope to host you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Stayed April 2024
"The condo was cozy and very peaceful. We had an issue with a sandy comforter on arrival but they quickly took care of it and their staff was so tentative. An adorable place that is close to the Boardwalk and a quick drive to Destin. We loved it!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hannah, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and that our team could promptly resolve any issues. We hope to host you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Stayed April 2024
"Perfect space for our family. Great location too!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Molly, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're thrilled to hear the space was perfect for your family and that you enjoyed the location! We hope to see you back again soon for more wonderful experiences. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed March 2024
"We had a truly wonderful time. We kept a pretty tidy condo. There for 6 days and I truly highly recommend. It was truly a wonderful stay. Beautiful views."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Adrian, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. It's great to hear that you had a wonderful time and enjoyed the beautiful views. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed February 2024
"Comfortable enough for an old guy with arthritis and inexpensive. - Why do you go to the beach? To stay in your room, right? No. That's why this condo is JUST FINE. Listen, it's inexpensive to stay in, near plenty of fun things to do, and it won't break the bank. That being said, if you like furniture from the 80s, then this is the place for you. Knick knacks..they got 'em. Dining and coffee tables with glass tops? Wicker? Got those too. Lots of nostalgia for this '80s kid. 2000s kids, we've got your Berber carpet too. If you have any problems, the staff is on the spot to help. No worries there. All of the appliances work well, the HVAC works, and fans in every room. There are lots of small lamps that are hit/miss on working, but the lighting is fine, and they're more decorative than anything. It's nice and quiet, and the owner-neighbors are fantastic people. The only minor gripe is the floor in the bathroom, which really needs replacing, and the tiny shower in the room with the two full-size beds. (I really don't care. I made the adult children sleep in there. It builds character.) You'll have fun in FWB/Destin, and this is a great place to stay if you're not too picky. We spent two weeks there, and we were comfortable."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Jason, Thank you for the 5-star review. We appreciate your candid feedback and are glad to hear that the condo's charm, along with our responsive staff, contributed to a comfortable and memorable stay for you. We look forward to having you and perhaps the 'adult children' back for more character-building experiences and fun in FWB/Destin. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed October 2023
"We didn't have the best weather, but the accommodations were nice. We could walk to a close by restaurant for food and an arcade and another arcade was down the street. We had one day with great weather and the beach was lovely that day."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Currey, We're glad to hear that you had nice accommodations and enjoyed the convenience of nearby restaurants and arcades. It's great that you were able to make the most of the one day with great weather at the lovely beach. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we hope to welcome you back for a sunnier stay in the future.
Stayed September 2023
"Family Labor day weekend - Needs improvement but good overall. Perfect location for family vacation"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Vanessa, we appreciate you letting us know that you enjoyed an overall good stay in this perfectly located two-bedroom, two-bath condo. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2023
"Great place to stay, cosy apartment, nice beaches near by."
Stayed September 2022
"Great value and location! We had a wonderful time!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Jessica, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are happy to hear you had a wonderful time. We apologize for the bathtub. If you had let us know during your stay we would have sent a cleaner out to make it right. We're glad the location and everything else was great! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed August 2022
"It was great"
Stayed July 2022
"Great location"
Stayed May 2022
"Long Weekend - Was able to check in easily, owners had good communication(after an email mishap) and the property was exactly as listed. Great location and met our needs."
Stayed April 2021
"Great Location! - Nice cozy place for family of 4. Sofa bed is a no go. Has a big dip in it. Bring your own coffee pot if you don't plan to wait 20 minutes to brew a cup. Toaster only toasts one side of bread. Other than that, it's great!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Bridget, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your great vacation rental experience while staying in the ideally located Hermitage by the Bay 305. We are happy to know that you found this to be a nice, cozy place for your family of four. We strive to resolve any issues or answer any questions that are brought to our attention in a timely manner. We apologize for any inconvenience caused in regards to the sofa bed, toaster, and coffee maker. We will forward your comments to property managers so that they may review and assess these issues. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed August 2020
"Be ready for a lot of stairs, place are pretty and clean and also i love that is next to a gas station so u can buy essentials stuff. (Actually u can walk to there, Love it)"
Stayed July 2020
"Overall stay was worth the price. - The queen sized bed was comfortable. The attached bathroom was spacious. The second bedroom with two single beds was a nice size For the kids. The bathroom was cramped but worked for the kids. The eat in kitchen and living room were spacious enough. The fold out sleeper couch however was very uncomfortable. It’s listed sized for 6 however it’s cramped for 6 but would be perfect for 4."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Jeremy, Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad you had a great stay. We do provide mattress pads by request. Please come back and visit again soon!
Stayed June 2020
"Nice condo close to beach and nice pool."
Stayed June 2020
"Yes we enjoy the place ,was closed to evrything"
Stayed October 2019
"Nice condo in a lovely complex! It is a bit more dated than the photos reflect (especially the living room), but it is otherwise accurate. Do bring your own towels you want a bit better quality than what appeared to be gym towels (very thin). The pier and the pool are awesome!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Naira, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to hear you enjoyed the pier and pool and we hope you enjoyed the short walk to the beach. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for choosing Real Joy!
Stayed September 2019
"Exceptional - Its proximity to everything from the beach, to restaurants, and to stores. It's perfectly placed"
Stayed August 2019
"Really spacious"
Stayed February 2019
"Great condo! - Loved this vacation so much! Can't wait to come back"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Sharon, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this great condo. We’re pleased to hear you loved your vacation and we hope you enjoyed the short walk to the beach. We value your referrals and look forward to your return! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed March 2018
"My two boys, ages 12 and 14, loved this condo. The location is excellent and they loved walking to the nearby gas station minimart to choose their own snacks and meals! The public beach is clean and uncrowded, and there’s a skybridge to help cross a busy highway. It’s just minutes away from the attractions of Destin but you wouldn’t guess it while lounging in the condo or on the beach. I would recommend this condo to everyone."
Stayed August 2017
"Loved the Bay and Dock. - The condo is nice. All you need and just short drive to Destin."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for letting us know about your great stay in this great condo. We're so glad you enjoyed the bay and docks, and the condo's convenient location. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy.
Stayed July 2017
"Love...nice clean rooms and the view is amazing. - Awesome vacation with the family. Plenty of room great kitchen and the view was amazing."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We’re so glad you had an awesome time with your family and enjoyed the awesome kitchen. We hope you come back to visit! Thank you for booking with Real Joy!
Stayed July 2017
"Absolutely LOVED this condo! It was in the perfect location... quiet and peaceful but also close to Destin for great restaurants. The condo was extremely clean, the pool was amazing, the views of the bay were lovely, great beach access across the street..we were so happy and had the trip of a lifetime!"