Stayed August 2024
"Perfect stay close to the beach - We had a wonderful stay and always love being just steps from the beach! Even our furry babies loved the stay. "
Stayed August 2024
"We had a wonderful time and loved the condo. The best part is the close proximity to the beach!"
Stayed August 2024
"Condo was clean and as expected "
Stayed July 2024
"Perfect Beach Vacation - The property was exactly what we were looking for. A short walk across the street to the beach, with 2 complimentary chairs on the private beach, which was not as crowded as the . 2 pools for a break from the beach or evening swim. Plenty of room for our family of 5 with fully equipped kitchen. There is a nice view of the Gulf from the balcony. This was the beach vacation we were looking for."
Stayed July 2024
"Great location - A very nice location that's exceptionally clean. It's a very short walk to a private beach and features two pools and a hot tub. The people there were friendly, making it a great place to visit with family."
Stayed July 2024
"Perfect Family Vaca - Everything was great, location & condo were great for the 6 of us!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Ricci, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear that the location and condo were perfect for your group of 6. We hope you had a wonderful time and that you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2024
"Great location and lots of amenities - Close to beach. Lots of games and beach toys to use. Had a great stay!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Mary, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and were able to take advantage of the beach toys and proximity to the beach. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2024
"Our Destin stay - Perfect place to stay love this condo ,walking distance to the beaches, minutes for restaurants ,shopping and activities. Will be returning to Destin.."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Tyesha, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and found the condo's location convenient for exploring the area. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2024
"Condo 1309 - Condo was clean. We’re in our late 60’s and appreciated the easy walk to the beach."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Sherri, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you found the condo clean and enjoyed the easy access to the beach. At RealJoy, we strive to provide comfortable and convenient accommodations for guests of all ages. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2024
"Condo stay - Condo was clean and great location from the beach. Perfect for a long weekend stay."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Liz, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed the cleanliness and location of our condo, perfect for your long weekend getaway. We hope you choose to stay with us again soon! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2024
"Very clean and as described and pictured in the listing. Very close to the beach and the elevators make it very convenient. Very nice pool and hot tub on property!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Kolyn, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and found everything as described. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Stayed May 2024
"Fantastic location! - We loved Maravilla especially because of it's location! The beach was just across the street from our unit and so convenient. It was out a bit from busy Destin but close enough to enjoy all that Destin has to offer. We loved the private beach and use of the beach chairs and umbrella. Our unit was super clean and had everything we needed for a fantastic time! We loved that we were able to bring our furry friend and will definitely return for a visit soon!"
Stayed May 2024
"We had a fantastic stay! The unit was clean and everything worked great! Being across the street from the beach was a bonus! We will definitely come back!!"
Stayed April 2024
"Great vacation rental - Close to the Beach and has all the amenities!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Justin, we appreciate you letting us know that you thought this three-bedroom, two-bath condo is a great vacation rental. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed December 2023
"Girls getaway - Perfect farewell to summer weekend at Maravilla! Everything was smooth with condo, and we had a great time!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
D’Andra, We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time! We’re glad that everything went smoothly and you enjoyed a perfect farewell to summer! We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed July 2023
"Nice location - Loved the location! I loved being able to walk out the door and be on the beach in minutes. The beach service of 2 chair & an umbrella was a definite plus. The unit itself felt a little dated, but it was clean, and in my book thats all that mattered."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Angela, We're delighted that you enjoyed the fantastic location and the convenience of being on the beach in minutes. It's great to hear that the beach service and cleanliness added to your experience. Your feedback is valuable, and we hope to host you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed June 2023
"Home away from home - This property was home away from home, it was very accommodating. Communication with the property manager was great and accessing the property with the keyless locks was very convenient. We loved the location and the short walk to the beach. The beach staff was very nice and had seats and umbrella at the ready. I hope this property is available the next time we're in town, I'll look forward to staying there again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
John, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your rental experience. We are pleased to know that you thought this well-located three-bedroom, two-bath condo felt very accommodating, accessing the property was very convenient using keyless locks, and communication with RealJoy was great. Thank you for choosing RealJoy. Please visit again soon.
Stayed June 2023
"It was neat and clean with a nice access to the beach. - Very nice but we suggest new king size sheets. They didn't cover the king size bed. Another suggestion. Put handle bars in the tub. So easy to fall. Very slick. Safety bar with suction cups. Ace hardware has them. No need to drill holes."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Brian, We appreciate your feedback and suggestions for improvements. Your insights about the king size sheets and safety bars in the tub are noted. We're glad you had a nice stay, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed June 2023
"Perfect family condo!!! - Condo was great!! Rental and check-in were super easy. Condo was very clean upon arrival. A few perks to mention was it had plenty of bath towels, a closet full of beach goodies we could use, a Keurig coffee pot and plenty of room!! The kids room was perfect for our grandkids. They loved it. Also, beach chair service that is included was real nice. Get down there early tho! Highly recommend & would book again without hesitation!!!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Tina, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your super easy rental experience. We are pleased to know that you would highly recommend this great, well-stocked three-bedroom, two-bath condo, which was very clean upon your arrival, and you enjoyed the seasonal beach service and amount of space available. Thank you for choosing RealJoy. Please visit again soon.
Stayed May 2023
"This doesn’t disappoint - Great for a family or two small families. Very close to the beach literally walk across the street. I’m coming back."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Ardarius, we are pleased to know that this three-bedroom, two-bath condo did not disappoint. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2023
"this place was clean and packed with amenities for the beach and fully stocked kitchen. the back pool with the hot tub is not to far from unit as well as front beach pool. the beach is beautiful but a bit crowded. it is a bit of a walk but not to bad the elevators are slow but very convenient. we did notice some small white bugs on the bed later on which could have been tracked in from outside over all it is very nice and great for a family."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Candice, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the amenities and the fully stocked kitchen. A lot of people want to visit our beaches this time of year which can slow down the elevators. We will make sure to check the unit for the little white bugs you mentioned, but rest assured, this unit is on a pest maintenance program. It is likely they came in through a screen or open door, attracted to the light. We’re glad your family had a great time and we hope you had a safe trip home. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed April 2023
"Just wonderful - It was exactly as described. I love that it was so cose to the beach and had its own access. It was just a great place to stay."
Stayed April 2023
"Great vacation rental - Close to the Beach and has all the amenities!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Justin, we appreciate you letting us know that you thought this three-bedroom, two-bath condo is a great vacation rental. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed March 2023
"Everything great. Thanks - Hassle free process in renting property."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Jack, we are pleased to know that you enjoyed a hassle-free rental process, with everything being great while staying in this three-bedroom, two-bath condo. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed August 2022
"Family Beech Vacation with teenagers😎 - Property managers were very good to deal with!!! Quick response communication, literally, minute or two!
Coffee pot didn’t work first morning, had a new one (new in box😉)on 30 minutes!
Will go back!!!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Randy, We appreciate the 5 star review. We're sorry about the coffee pot but are glad we were able to bring a new one so quickly. We hope you enjoyed some family time on our beautiful beaches and had a safe trip home. We look forward to seeing you next time. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed July 2022
"We enjoyed our stay! The condo was not as clean as we would like it but still enjoyed our time.
The location was perfect! & communication was excellent!"
Stayed May 2022
"Great place - We enjoyed our stay here. We love the beach and this place was perfect, just across the street."
Stayed May 2022
"Great location - You can’t beat maravilla for proximity to the beach and we love their pools!"
Stayed April 2022
"Very nice for a family vacation - Convenient location right next to the beach, everyone there was very pleasant, pools were clean, staff was very helpful. They even brought a new DVD player for the kids during a rainy day. Made our first vacation in years one to remember!"
Stayed October 2021
"Great location and easy access to the beach. Not on the water but close enough that there are nice breezes and you can see the gulf from the nice sized patio. The whole complex is medium sized. The gulf pool looked nice and wasn’t too crowded."
Stayed September 2021
"Exceptional - How close it was to the beach. The staff was absolutely amazing."
Stayed August 2021
"Family Vacation - The location is great! Just a short walk to the beach. Nice and spacious. We stocked up on groceries and cooked most meals in the condo, not a lot of meal options close by if you do not have a car. Would be nice to have a nicer set of pans for cooking. Other than that, we had a great relaxing trip!"
Stayed July 2021
"Perfect getaway for family - This was a wonderful place to stay for family and just a short convenient walk to the beach. They even had coolers and beach chairs/ toys to use. We really enjoyed our home away from home!"
Stayed July 2021
"Great for family vacaction! - The location, space, and amenities made for a wonderful family vacation! Will book again!"
Stayed July 2021
"Great location and comfortable accommodations."
Stayed July 2021
"My family had a great time.
The beds are firm and the room with the bunk beds is small but it didn’t prevent us from enjoying the patio or having that awesome beach access. They provided everything we needed."
Stayed April 2021
"Perfect spot for a beach getaway! The location was perfect and right by the beach. Everything was either a short drive or a walk away. The chairs provided for you on the beach made it super convenient. The checking in and out process was also super easy. Overall, highly recommend this place!"
Stayed April 2021
"very clean! just a short walk from beach which was perfect for us. enjoyed our stay"
Stayed October 2020
"Fall Break vacay - We enjoyed our stay so much! This vacation was exactly what our family needed after the craziness in the world.
Our only recommendation would be to upgrade the mattresses in both bedrooms and install a ceiling fan in the queen bedroom."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We are glad to know that your stay at Maravilla was an enjoyable one. We will pass along your message to property managers so that they may review and assess the issues mentioned. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed August 2020
"Perfect!! This home was great for our family vacation. Everything about the placement of this location was great. Small 5 minute or less walk to the private beach as well as restaurants and ice cream shop. The only major issues we had with this location was the lack of running hot water in the master bedroom shower. there was hot water everywhere else jut not this shower our of the two. the last issue was that this bedroom also got very hot during the day. The extra fan that is provided HELPED a lot. Other than that this was a perfect spacious location for our family of 4 adults and 1 child."
Stayed October 2019
"The condo looks exactly like in the pictures, it is walkable to the beach and is very spacious and can easily host a couple of families."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Harish, thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you found the unit spacious and enjoyed the short walk to the beach! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed October 2019
"Miramar Beach-Maravilla - Very nice/comfortable and beach is just across the street. Have never stayed anywhere else at Destin."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Richard, thanks for your five star feedback on Maravilla 1309! We're happy to hear you find this property so nice, comfortable and convenient to the beach! We appreciate you visiting with us again and look forward to seeing you again soon
Stayed October 2019
"Great place and comfortable for Families!"
Stayed September 2019
"We went down for a family vacation. The condo was well stocked: hairdryer, kerig, coffee maker, lots of towels, extra blankets. The pools were both nice. The property had a lot of permanent residents.. you could tell. No one bothered us. No management walking around - it’s all self serve/all via text. We loved that. The keypad gate made us feel safe. Walking to the beach was like walking across a parking lot - easy. The condo was very clean. Loved the couches, comfy. Great choice on bed pillows, also comfy. You can walk (half a mile) to two different restaurants, you walk side by side the beach the whole way. We really liked this unit. I would recommend it for large families like mine that don’t want to squeeze together on vacation."
Stayed September 2019
"This is an amazing space. The beach view is such an added plus! Amazing location, and very cozy stay! Will be back again!"
Stayed September 2019
"Amazing!! will come back."
Stayed August 2019
"This listing is very accurate, but the balcony has a better view than the pictures let on.
The beach is great, but not a great selection of available chairs with the beach service. Would be best to bring your own."
Stayed July 2019
"private beach access, and gated community are amazing bonus features!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Ashley, thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the short walk to the beach and loved the gated community. 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 2019
"Great location - We enjoyed our stay! Property needs some work (bath in master was leaking) and beds could use new mattresses. But we would stay here again. Nice perk having chairs and umbrellas! We could log into WiFi but could never get on internet😟"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We are extremely sorry you experienced issues with the leak in the bath and the wifi. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the condo's location and complimentary beach service, and hope you also enjoyed the brand new couch, bunk beds, and patio furniture. The Owner takes great pride in the upkeep of the property and we are sorry you experienced these issues. Be assured that our Operations team is assessing these issues and making necessary corrections. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed May 2019
"Delightful, Just as described !! Perfect location. It was just what we needed for a quick weekend gateway."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Juli, thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you found the unit as described and location perfect! We hope you will come back to visit! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy Vacations!
Stayed April 2019
"Very comfortable. It is very close to the beach and really nearby all restaurants and local entertainment. I really enjoyed my stay here."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi James, thank you for review! We're pleased to hear you stay was comfortable and you enjoyed the location of this unit. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy Vacations!
Stayed April 2019
"We will stay here again. Convenient, clean. Hope to have better weather next stay."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Jane, thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you found the unit clean and convenient and we hope you enjoyed the short walk to the beach. We value your referrals and hope you will come back to see us. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy Vacations!
Stayed November 2018
"Cute! - This is a wonderful and welcoming unit in a fantastic complex. There are no buildings on the Gulf side on this stretch of Scenic Gulf Drive, which makes for an unobstructed Gulf view from the balcony and easy access to the beach. The walk/bike trail is great, and the complex has a workout room and two pools. The unit is well appointed and comfortable, with a fully stocked kitchen ready for cooking. Our kids especially enjoyed the DVD collection!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Harry, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the easy beach access and found the kitchen well stocked for your stay. We value your referrals and hope you will come back to see us. Thanks again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed August 2018
"Clean and spacious - My family and I have been staying at the Maravilla condos for several years now and this was by far the best condo we have stayed in. There are six of us and a wide range of ages, the condo had plenty of space and I wish we could have stayed longer. The condo was very clean and had all the comforts of home. We let them (RealJoy) know there were a few minor issues that did not impact our visit, more observations really, and we were asked if someone needed to come to address the issue, there were no issues...want to be very clear...no issues with this property.
My family and I will enjoy coming back to this condo.
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Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Jacob, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this great condo. We’re pleased to hear you found the unit spacious and clean. Our teams work hard to keep the units clean and comfortable for our guests. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed August 2018
"Perfect Stay - I loved it!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Ruben, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We’re pleased to hear you loved the unit and we hope you enjoyed the easy beach access. We value your referrals and hope you will come back to see us! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed July 2018
"Amazing place for a family vacation! "
Stayed June 2018
"The property was very nice and clean! - Enjoyed our stay there. Very spacious!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Carolyn, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We’re pleased to hear you found the unit nice and clean and spacious. We hope you enjoyed the easy beach access and beach service as well. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed May 2018
"Spacious, clean, and well appointed. Easy beach access with numerous meal and drink options in the area."
Stayed May 2018
"The space was exactly how it looked in pictures! Great family place, spacious for everyone, and awesome location !! Just a quick steps from the beach worth every penny! Thanks so much for giving us the vacation we needed!"
Stayed May 2018
"ideal weekend! - We had a wonderful time at this cute condo. The unit was clean, spacious, and true to the pictures, and it impressed us as a great value for a resort right at the beach. The running/biking path that runs along Scenic Gulf Drive between Maravilla and the beach was a nice surprise. My husband and I went running in the mornings, and we biked with the kids (safely) to JB's pizza one night. I love that you get the amenities, like the pools, tennis courts, basketball, workout room, grills, and beach service without the crowds of the high-rise condos further up and down the beach--I don't like to be a sardine with thousands of other people at the pool and the beach, so this was a good choice for us. Our family can't wait to come back!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Lisa. Thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We’re happy to hear you found this unit clean and spacious. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the amenities. We value your referrals and hope you will come back to see us! Thanks again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed April 2018
"Great Family Vacation - My family stayed for a week during Spring Break. You can't beat the price with how close it is to the beach. We will definitely stay here again. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Simon. Thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We’re happy to hear your family had a great vacation and enjoyed the easy beach access. We value your referrals and hope you will come back to see us! Thanks again for your feedback and thank you for booking with Real Joy!