Stayed December 2024
"Thanksgiving Stay - Wonderful place for a family Thanksgiving holiday. "
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Stefanie, Thank you for the 5-star review. We hope you'll join us again soon for another memorable family gathering. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed December 2024
"Space did not disappoint. Staff super responsive to address a few minor concerns. Would recommend. "
Stayed August 2024
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Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Ben, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are delighted you enjoyed your time on our beautiful beaches and hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed August 2024
"Great place to stay and enjoyable views."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Guadalupe, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the great place and beautiful views. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed August 2024
"Enjoyed my stay, the location is perfect just steps away from the beach. Highly recommend and look forward to coming back."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Jorge, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and that the location was perfect for your needs. We look forward to your next visit. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed June 2024
"Great place to stay. - The stay was great. I asked prior to “Realjoy” if beach chair was included and they said “no”. I know no where in list did r mention it, so when I went to the beach with money to pay for rental the guy repeat to say we get on set with the rental of our condo.
I was misinformed for rental."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Lyla, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear your stay was great overall. We appreciate you bringing the miscommunication regarding the beach chairs to our attention. We strive to provide accurate information to all our guests, and we will work to improve our processes to ensure a seamless experience. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2024
"Great stay - We really enjoyed our stay. We wish there was beach chairs and an umbrella,but we made due."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Shelley, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. We’ll pass along your desire to have beach chairs and an umbrella to the owner for their consideration. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed April 2024
"Beautiful views"
Stayed October 2023
"Leeward key 501 09/23 - We loved the condo. An email was sent with check in instructions and check in was flawless. Everything was exactly like advertised. Beautifully decorated and had plenty of room for all 11 of us. I would definitely recommend this room to anyone looking to get away to the gulf. Easy access to the beach and we loved the shower/pool at the beach to wash off all the sand."
Stayed October 2023
"This is a great location. It’s easy to get to beach and within walking distance to several restaurants. We also enjoyed how their were two pools."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Stephanie, We're pleased to hear that you found the location great and convenient for the beach. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we hope to host you again for another enjoyable stay.
Stayed July 2023
"We had a great time. The listing was as described in the photos and the balcony had plenty of room and good views of the water. Beach is easily accessed. Speedy elevators were a plus."
Stayed June 2023
"Great location! - Great location directly across the street from the beach with direct beach access. Balcony had a beach view. Little bar & grill next door that had great food (and karaoke on some nights). Room wasn’t finished being cleaned when we arrived at check in time but that’s okay because we had a wonderful time."
Stayed June 2023
"Nuestra estadía fue excelente, solo que hay parqueo para 2 carros y considero que en una casa de 12 personas deben disponer de más parqueos. En nuestro caso íbamos 3 carros y estábamos con la incertidumbre de donde estacionar el tercer carro. De resto nuestra estadía súper."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Yraivit, Nos alegra saber que sus vacaciones fueron excelentes. Sabemos que el estacionamiento es estrecho. Mucha gente quiere visitar nuestras hermosas playas en esta época del año. Nos alegramos de que todo lo demás fuera estupendo. Gracias por elegir RealJoy.
Stayed June 2023
"Great place! So much space and fit us all great. Super quick walk to the beach and overall had a great experience. 10/10 would highly recommend!"
Stayed June 2023
"One of the best - Second time we rented this unit for family fun. We love it and plan to stay again!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for choosing RealJoy for your family fun, and for returning to rent the same unit for a second time. We're thrilled to hear that you loved your stay and that you're planning to return again. Your loyalty means a lot to us, and we're excited to continue providing you with enjoyable and memorable experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay in the future.
Stayed April 2023
"We really enjoyed our stay here and the location was perfect. It was very convenient only being steps away from the private beach access. A few things that would have made our stay even better is being able to keep a golf cart at the property. We noticed a few other golf carts at the property the first few days, however we were told golf cart rentals were not allowed. This was a bummer because golf carts are very popular in the area and make it easy to travel to the local shops and restaurants. It would also have been nice to have a set of beach chairs and umbrella included with the rental since the prices to rent these at the beach were quite expensive, especially for the entire week. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Alex, Thank you for letting us know that you had a great experience. We're glad the location was perfect and you enjoyed being steps away from the beach. We will pass along your comments regarding the golf cart and beach chairs to the owner for their consideration. We look forward to seeing you next time. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed March 2023
"Wonderful stay although pictures of the “bunk room” need to be updated. We got there to find out there was only one set of bunk beds, a full bed and a twin mattress on the floor shoved under the full size. Other than that the condo was great, love the location and it was beautiful."
Stayed March 2023
"We have a wonderful spring break time here, the room was very clean and beautiful view the pictures like the same as it look from the pictures. The beach is so close and gorgeous view"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Natchanan, Thank you for letting us know that you had a wonderful spring break. We're glad everything was as you expected and you enjoyed the gorgeous view. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed August 2022
"Our stay was amazing. Great communication and quick replies. Location was an A+. Rental had everything you could need. Recommend staying here!"
Stayed August 2022
"Great stay! - We had a fantastic time - nice and comfortable accommodations, convenient to beach, short drive to restaurants and offerings of Destin/Miramar and vicinity"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Eric, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you were comfortable and you had a fantastic time. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2022
"Absolutely love it! - The property was just like the listing. It was so beautiful upon arrival. It was clean for the most part. Only thing was the floors was gritty. Everything else was on point as far as cleanliness. Two thing I'll say is provide more tissue. It was only one roll per bathroom. Also provide laundry necessities I didn't see any. Great location to the beach and restaurants. I am coming back next year. Thank you for the stay."
Stayed April 2022
"Spacious with a great view! - This is a beautiful condo with a great view! We’ve stayed at Leeward Key a few times but this was our first time in this particular unit. What you see in the pictures is exactly what you’ll get. Check in was a breeze. Communication was great. We received our email with the codes timely. There was an issue with the tub (apparently the jets weren’t working and it leaked downstairs)and we didn’t realize there was even an issue until they reached out to me. Someone came up right away and immediately knew what the issue was and simply hit the switch. Some reviews mentioned the cookware was outdated however I felt the cookware was perfectly fine. It wasn’t brand new however it wasn’t old and dirty to where we didn’t want to use it. The only other suggestion would be to have certain things available in the kitchen as a great host such as coffee pods and cabinet items such as sugar etc. and maybe Beach items. Such as beach towels, chairs, and a few beach toys for the kiddos. Sometimes when you’re traveling with a large families you don’t have room for those things. The host that we rent from regularly at Leeward has those things available so we just may be a little spoiled lol. However I understand that they may not be allowed to do that due to Covid. Overall this condo was great, our family had a blast and that’s what’s important. Would definitely recommend and we’d definitely rent from them again."
Stayed September 2021
"Very beautiful Airbnb! Our trip consisted of 10 ppl, and it was enough room for everyone. Loved the huge private balcony. Overall a great stay!"
Stayed August 2021
"Perfect Location - Loved the location and the access to 2 different pools!!"
Stayed August 2021
"Family vacation 2021 - Great place!!! Can t wait for next year ."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Irma, we are happy to know that you thought this four-bed, three-bath unit is a great place. Thank you for choosing RealJoy. Please visit again soon.
Stayed July 2021
"Great stay. Right across the street from the beach! - Very clean and up to date."
Stayed May 2021
"It was so nice Nd beautifully decorated. Everything was exactly how the picture shows"
Stayed May 2021
"We had a great time would stay there in the near future - Excellent place"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Victor, we are pleased to know that you enjoyed a great stay in this excellent Leeward Key condo and you would stay here again. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed March 2021
"Wonderful time - We had a great time!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Robert, we appreciate you letting us know that you had a wonderful time staying in this Leeward Key vacation condo. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed March 2021
"Great condo, great location - Loved this property. Everything about the listing is accurate. Very spacious. We had 2 families, 9 total people and we had plenty of room. Great views from the balcony. Had all of the kitchen supplies needed for cooking, etc. The location is great, near several restaurants. Loved the beachside pool. Would definitely stay here again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Ron, we appreciate you providing us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience at Leeward Key. We are happy to know that you loved this very spacious vacation condo with great views and a well-stocked kitchen and enjoyed the beachside pool and location of this property. Thank you for choosing Real Joy. Please visit again soon.
Stayed January 2021
"Great location, views were good although not beach front. The sunsets were spectacular from unit. - Overall we enjoyed our stay. It was priced very reasonably. Location was great. The building is nice and the beach is super close. The pool was heated and warm most of the time. This was a huge plus for staying here. The chairs and loungers by the pool and on the beach were great.
Kitchen was nice and easy to cook in with all the needed supplies. Beds and linens were nice. Living room TV was big and new. Every room had a tv but we mostly used the living room tv.
As soon as we walked in we noticed stains on the sectional so we covered it with blankets to be more comfortable. They need to replace it with furniture that can be cleaned. It’s is a microfiber material. Very comfortable though.
The guest bathroom tub water runs and it’s difficult to shut off. The kitchen sink looked new but was not completely done. It’s was as if someone installed it but left everything loose. We had to call maintenance on New Year’s Eve because it was leaking. No one was able to come to look at it due to the holiday so we had to go without a sink for the New Year’s Eve until we finally notice all the knobs were just loose. We tighten everything and it was fine afterwards. One night during a storm we heard a loud noise that went on for several hours. We called them to check the next day and they responded immediately. However they couldn’t tell what it was. It didn’t happen again and they said they would check the exterior of the building to make sure it wasn’t something outside.
The management was very quick to respond when we had anything we needed help with. We stayed for about a month.
Overall, I recommend this unit. I recommend replacing sectional with easy to clean furniture and replacing carpet but this did not ruin our stay and we felt the price was good for the unit.
We would definitely stay here again and we think leeward key is very unique. We had so much privacy and it was a very safe and comfortable. There is a lot to do within walking distance. It was fun to walk to the rolled ice cream store & to the badass coffee shop. We loved just walking up from the beach to the restaurant next door. The parking was great. I highly recommend the units in this building.
Positives are location, beach access, private, quiet, clean, safe, heated pool and views. Negative is stains on carpet and sectional.
We would definitely stay here again.
We enjoyed the complimentary snacks, cokes and games that greeted us upon arrival."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Amy, we appreciate you providing us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience at the very reasonably priced Leeward Key 501. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay overall, especially because of its great location, view of the spectacular sunsets, the heated pool, nice building, pool and beach chairs, beach access, parking, nice, well stocked kitchen, televisions, linens and the beds; and would recommend it to others. We are glad that any questions you may have had or any issues that arose were quickly responded to by our staff. We will forward your message to property managers so that they may review and assess the issues related to the sectional and carpeting. It is up to the owner of units as to which furniture is used. Thank you for choosing Real Joy. Please visit again soon.
Stayed October 2020
"Great location, awesome pool that over looks the ocean. It wasn’t very crowded either. Which made for a very nice trip!"
Stayed September 2020
"Great Vacation! - This property was perfect for us. Beautifully decorated and close to the beach!!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Ginny, we love that this property was perfect for you, being beautifully decorated and near the beach. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed May 2020
"Perfect location, pool was amazing and the place was clean"
Stayed March 2020
"So beautiful - They have it beautifully decorated and has kitchen with all supplies. It has a beautiful view and it was perfect for our group we will recommend this condo!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Karla, we're happy to hear that Leeward Key 501 was perfect for your group! We're also glad that you enjoyed the decor and beautiful view. We appreciate you recommending us and hope to see you again in the future!
Stayed October 2019
"Great location, close to lots of things! Beautiful place! Very clean!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Luna, thank you for your review! We're pleased to hear you found the unit very clean and location great! 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 August 2019
"The condo was spacious and located perfectly!"
Stayed July 2019
"Loved it! - I would definitely go back and stay in this place"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Paula, thank you for your review! We're so happy you loved your stay at Leeward Key 501. We hope you enjoyed the easy beach access and complimentary beach chair service as well! Thanks again for your feedback and for staying with RealJoy!
Stayed June 2019
"Beautiful view - Overall, I will give the condo a five star. I rented this for our family. It has 4 bedrooms with the best views in a room that has 2 double beds, the livingroom also steps out on the balcony. Nice TV with large sectional. Large king bed, 2 doubles, another double in another room, and bunk room that probably sleeps 6 more. Three nice bathrooms!!!We ate breakfast outside most mornings as 7 could sit outside comfortably. The bedrooms slept comfortable. We loved the ease to the beach. The water is absolutely beautiful. Great trip!!!! Good condo!!!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Kathy, thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear your family enjoyed the amazing views from this stunning condo. We hope you got to check out the several other onsite amenities as well. Thanks again for your review and for staying with RealJoy!
Stayed April 2019
"The home was nice and comfortable.
Any concerns I had was taking care of promptly. My family enjoyed our stay."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Tiffany, thank you for your review! We're pleased to hear you found the unit nice and comfortable and we hope you enjoyed the easy beach access. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy Vacations!
Stayed September 2018
"Loved it. - Condo was very spacious and clean"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Sebastian, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this fabulous condo. We’re pleased to hear you loved your stay and found the unit clean and spacious. Our teams work hard to keep the units clean and comfortable for our guests. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for booking with Real Joy!
Stayed September 2018
"Love it - We loved our stay, clean and neat and next to the beach. For families with kids, you will love it."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Linda, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this fabulous condo. We’re pleased to hear you loved your stay and found the unit clean and enjoyed the easy beach access. 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 June 2018
"Loved this place!! - This place was awesome. The condo was beautiful. We had a group of 9 and there was plenty of room for everyone. We will definitely book again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Rhonda, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this fabulous condo. We’re pleased to hear you found the unit spacious and beautiful! We hope you enjoyed the easy beach access as well. We value your referrals and hope you will come back to visit! Thanks again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed September 2017
"Great condo - Love this complex. Great access to beach. Great pools. This Condo was just perfect. 4 bedrooms with great furnishings. Kitchen was great ! Close to Kenny D's and Captain Dave's. We will rent here again!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Michelle. Thank you for your feedback on your stay at this gorgeous condo. We’re happy to hear you loved this complex and the pools and great beach access. It’s a plus being able to walk to Kenny D’s and Captain Dave’s! We hope you will come back to visit! Thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed September 2017
"Great place to stay. Host was very responsive to all questions and concerns."
Stayed August 2015
"will do again - Plenty of space for all 11 of us 4 of which were very small children. Very nice condo, easy access to the beach. Both pools were always clean. It isn't facing the ocean but you have a side view from the living room just like in the photo. I think my only complaint is the ice maker not big enough for as many people were there but of course that's easily fixable by buying a bag. I would stay here again. I was not disappointed at all. 5 stars from me.
Kenny D's restaurant is right beside it and the food is great."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for letting us know about your stay at our spacious condo. We're so pleased your group had plenty of space and that you enjoyed the pools. We would love to have you stay with us again at Real Joy.
Stayed July 2015
"Great spot! - We rented the condo for a bachelorette party and it was perfect! Tons of space for a group of 12 girls, everybody was really pleased! We were close to the beach, loved the pools... couldn't ask for better! For the size of the condo, we did run low on toilet paper but otherwise zero complaints. We'd absolutely go back again!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We are so pleased your group found our condo spacious and you enjoyed the convenient beach and pools! Thank for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy.
Stayed March 2015
"Perfect family vacation! - My husband and I brought our family of 5 kids and 5 of their friends for a Spring Break getaway to Destin. We've been many times before, but this was our first stay at Leeward Key. We were extremely impressed with the condo! The layout is great - perfect for our 6 teenage boys and 4 teenage girls! Everyone had a bed and the bathrooms were ample size for all to have room. Plenty of hot water and tons of extra bath towels, pillows, and blankets. The décor in the condo is beautiful - no detail is overlooked. The kitchen is a great size for big groups and the appliances are top notch! The view is not directly of the water, but you definitely can enjoy the ocean from the large balcony. Our kids loved the easy access codes for the condo and the beach/pool so no one had to keep up with a key. Everything is well thought out and made our stay effortless!
The building is in a fabulous area - tons of sidewalks to go exploring in walking distance from restaurants (one being right next door!). We were a bit concerned that the building was across the street from the pool/beach area, but it was never a factor once we saw it in person. It's a short walk and a small, slow street. No problems! The beach area is pristine - lots of room to set up a volleyball net and play all day! The kids loved the heated pool by the beach because the ocean is still pretty cold in March. No hot tub on property, but the beachside pool was nice and warm! The Building is minutes away from Destin Commons as well as the Outlet Mall - we enjoyed both! It's also a 10 minute drive from Destin Harbor so fishing charters, etc. are a quick trip down 98. We had two days of deep sea fishing with Locked Up Charters and caught our limit!
Customer service with this unit is awesome - we booked the entire trip online and had absolutely no problems. The RealJoy app made it super easy to get all of the information I needed. We needed a new access code to the beach and all I had to do was make a request through the app and it came back ASAP. Welcome instructions, departure instructions, frequently asked questions, requests, etc. happen instantly, 24/7. What a gift! No checking in at a desk or waiting for someone to meet you with keys. Effortless!
This vacation was priceless to us - the memories will last a lifetime. Thanks for an incredible stay - we will definitely come again!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for taking the time to write your amazing review. We appreciate the feedback. We're so glad your family and friends had such a great vacation and enjoyed the pool and all the nearby area amenities. We would love to have you stay with us again at Real Joy.