Heron's Watch

Heron's Watch reminds you of everything that is great about the beach. The listing is exactly as described, the location can't be beat, the accommodations are cozy and hospitable, and the customer service is top notch. We spent new years with my family of 5 and my in laws and could not have had a better time. The house is a block from the beach boardwalk, a half block to the community pool, and a block from red bar. Despite the proximity to all the fun, the street is quiet and peaceful. The front porch is super welcoming and the check in process is a breeze. We have been coming to the area for 30 years and really value everything Heron's Watch had to offer. We had an amazing time and highly recommend.

- Reviewed On: 1/1/2026

Hello Dennis! Thank you for the wonderful review. We’re so glad Heron's Watch delivered everything you love about the beach—great location, cozy accommodations, easy check-in, and a peaceful street. It was a pleasure hosting your family for New Year’s; we’d love to host you again!
Tammy
RealJoy Vacations

Real Joy staff

Thanks to Kandace for alway being very responsive at any hour of the day. We loved our stay and will be back again! Best location!

- Reviewed On: 12/7/2025
- Check Out On: 12/7/2025

Thanks, Emily! Glad Kandace was so responsive and that you loved the location. We’d love to host you again!
Tammy
RealJoy Vacations

Real Joy staff

We loved the house! There was plenty of room in the house and it looked like the pictures posted online. The location is perfect! SO close to the beach and The Red Bar and a short distance from plenty of great restaurants and bars. The host was also quick to respond to our questions. When we had trouble with locking a door, the RealJoy agent talked us through the process step by step. We would definitely stay here again!
I would suggest having a corkscrew and maybe a few more wine glasses in the kitchen. Granted there was one for in the kitchen that was stuck and wouldn’t open. A corkscrew could have been in there but we couldn’t get in it. Even so, we still had a great time and will look to stay here again in the future.

- Reviewed On: 11/10/2025
- Check Out On: 11/10/2025

Thank you for the lovely review, Adrienne! Glad you loved the house, found it roomy and true to the photos, and enjoyed the great location near the beach and The Red Bar. Sorry about the stuck kitchen item — thanks for letting us know. We’ll add a corkscrew, a few more wine glasses, and check that storage so it won’t be an issue next time. Happy we could help with the door lock — we’d love to host you again. —
Tammy
RealJoy Vacations

Real Joy staff

Heron's Watch was exactly the spot we were hoping for. The accommodations were clean and comfortable. A day into our stay we needed a new broom and blender and our lovely host, Jessica, immediately responded and got us taken care of!
Access to the beach was so easy to navigate. Grayton still holds true to a local easygoing vibe. A great coffee shop and restaurants were walkable and fun!
We will be back! - the Burches from Memphis

- Reviewed On: 10/18/2025
- Check Out On: 10/18/2025

Thank you, Brown! Glad Heron's Watch was exactly the spot you hoped for and that the accommodations were clean and comfortable. Happy Jessica could quickly get you a broom and blender. Great to hear the easy beach access, Grayton’s easygoing vibe, and walkable coffee shop and restaurants. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Tammy
RealJoy Vacations

Real Joy staff

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Grayton Beach! The location was perfect—just a short walk to the beach, restaurants, and local shops. The house was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. We would absolutely stay here again!

- Reviewed On: 9/29/2025
- Check Out On: 9/17/2025

Thank you for the 5‑star review. Glad you enjoyed Grayton Beach and that the location, cleanliness, and comfort met your needs. We’re happy the house had everything you needed for a relaxing getaway and look forward to hosting you again. Tammy RealJoy Vacations

Real Joy staff

Great place and very professional hosts. Thanks!

- Reviewed On: 9/21/2025
- Check Out On: 9/21/2025

Thank you for the kind review. Glad you enjoyed the place and found our team professional. We’d love to host you again.

Real Joy staff

Very convenient location to beaches and restaurants

- Reviewed On: 9/4/2025
- Check Out On: 8/24/2025

Thank you for your 5-star review. We're glad the location was convenient for beaches and restaurants. We’d love to host you again!

Real Joy staff

We were very pleased with our stay. Very close to beach, restaurants, coffee house. Private and accommodating.

- Reviewed On: 8/19/2025
- Check Out On: 8/19/2025

We loved this rental. It’s so close to the beach that pulling our wagon with all of our gear (with three children) in July wasn’t bad! Easily walk to shops and restaurants. Plenty of space inside for family of five and ample parking. Real Joy is by far the friendliest and most Comprehensive rental company on 30A. I highly recommend.

- Reviewed On: 7/24/2025
- Check Out On: 7/17/2025

Excellent location!! Few small items about the house needed repair, but nothing major

- Reviewed On: 7/16/2025

Thank you for your 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed the excellent location and appreciate your feedback regarding the minor repairs. We hope to welcome you back soon!

Real Joy staff

Herrons Watch beach house was perfect for our family. the pool and beach were within walking distance which was a huge help having two toddlers.

- Reviewed On: 4/30/2025

Thank you for the lovely review, Katelyn! We're happy to know that Herrons Watch beach house was perfect for your family and that you found the pool and beach conveniently close for your toddlers. We hope to welcome you back for another family getaway soon!

Real Joy staff

Wonderful, quaint home in a small area I know very well. Immediately responsive host on the phone. Would love to stay with this host again

- Reviewed On: 4/21/2025
- Check Out On: 4/21/2025

Thank you for the kind review, Rik! We're glad you found the home wonderful and appreciated the prompt communication. We would love to welcome you back for another stay in the future!

Real Joy staff

Good place. No suprises. Great location a block from the beach and red bar.

- Reviewed On: 3/16/2025
- Check Out On: 3/16/2025

Stephen, thank you for your 5-star review! We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to RealJoy for another stay!

Real Joy staff

Staff is so friendly and accommodating, thorough followthrough.

- Reviewed On: 3/5/2025
- Check Out On: 3/1/2025

We loved this cottage and the location! Beautiful area, boardwalk to beach is right at the end of the lane, and the boat ramp is less than a block away. Restaurants are less than a block in the other direction! Fabulous spot and lovely home!

- Reviewed On: 12/30/2024
- Check Out On: 12/30/2024

Donna, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear you loved the cottage and its convenient location. We hope you'll join us again soon to enjoy the beautiful area and surrounding amenities. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Great staff, Lauren, Parker & Walt.

- Reviewed On: 12/21/2024
- Check Out On: 12/15/2024

This is the 2nd time we've stayed here. We enjoy the cottage feel, the location to the beach, and activities. It's not new and modern but our family likes that.

- Reviewed On: 12/17/2024

Great location and cute house! Perfect for our visit!

- Reviewed On: 9/29/2024
- Check Out On: 9/29/2024

This is our second stay at Heron’s Watch and it checks every box for us at Grayton Beach. Walking distance to the beach and Red Bar/shops, clean and cozy home with everything we need to feel comfortable while on vacation. The proximity to the beach is perfect with little children, as well as having access to the pool. We love Heron’s Watch and will be back again!

- Reviewed On: 9/7/2024
- Check Out On: 9/7/2024

Claudia, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that Heron's Watch has exceeded your expectations once again. The convenience of being within walking distance to the beach and local attractions is a significant benefit, especially when traveling with little ones. We're glad you and your family felt comfortable and relaxed during your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back to Heron's Watch soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Perfect home in a great location!

- Reviewed On: 8/9/2024
- Check Out On: 8/9/2024

Megan, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're thrilled to hear that you found the home perfect and enjoyed the great location! We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Our family of 6 will definitely be back!

- Reviewed On: 6/22/2024
- Check Out On: 6/22/2024

Laurel, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We’re thrilled to hear that your family had a great time and will definitely be back! We hope to see you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

The location is excellent and the accommodations are comfortable. It's conveniently close to the beach and local restaurants. However, the house could be better stocked. The amenities were minimal. It's a nice place, but for the price, it could offer more of the basics to welcome guests.

- Reviewed On: 5/17/2024
- Check Out On: 5/17/2024

Lisa, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed the excellent location and comfortable accommodations. 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'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Wonderful house and great location. Highly recommended!!

- Reviewed On: 5/13/2024
- Check Out On: 5/12/2024

Kimberly, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the house and location to be wonderful. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Nice place

- Reviewed On: 5/5/2024
- Check Out On: 5/5/2024

We loved this property tucked in the heart of Grayton Beach. The beach is only steps away along with Red Bar, Hotz, and Chiringo around the corner. West Lake is close by as well. The house has everything you would want for a classic beach house. Two showers, 3 bedrooms, a large common area, and large porches front and back. Great parking attached to the property.

- Reviewed On: 4/15/2024
- Check Out On: 4/1/2024

Thank you for your5-star review, Ian! We're thrilled to hear that you loved the property and its prime location in Grayton Beach. We're glad you enjoyed the amenities and all the nearby attractions. We hope to welcome you back for another beach getaway soon! - Realjoy Vacations

Real Joy staff

We enjoyed our few nights in Grayton. We loved the front porch and it was just a short walk to the beach.

- Reviewed On: 4/10/2024
- Check Out On: 4/9/2024

Carrie, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Grayton and made the most of the front porch and the nearby beach. We'd love to have you back for another relaxing getaway. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Location! Location!! Easy walk to the beach—and the Red Bar. Real Joy was a pleasure to work with!! Communication was great from the day we booked until we left. Herons Watch is a very cute, quaint house—very bright and fun—but could use some updating.

- Reviewed On: 3/22/2024
- Check Out On: 3/22/2024

Madeline, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We're thrilled you enjoyed the location and our communication! Your feedback on updating Herons Watch is valuable, and we're looking into making your next visit even better. We can't wait to have you back. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff