Stayed August 2024
"We enjoyed our stay at Nautilus 1303. The view was absolutely perfect. The condo itself seemed a little more dated than I expected but due to the view, I'd book again. Communication with Real Joy was quick and thorough. They stocked plenty of towels in the bathrooms, which I appreciated. Some rentals only stock enough for each person to have one, which can be aggravating. My kids loved the pool and it was kept very clean. And they have music playing too - very nice. The Nautilus' elevator is a bit slow so we used the stairs. We loved the easy access to the beach! The dishwasher did not wash well with the tabs they supplied so we ended up using liquid, which did fine. Overall, the location was great and the view was great! Oh - and the staff at the Nautilus were super helpful when one morning my car wouldn't start and they jumped me off. Very thankful for them!"
Stayed August 2024
"My family stayed 8/1-8/6 in 1303 Nautilus. It is located close to all the popular places to eat and shop. The proximity to the beach is very close. We had a wonderful visit and plan to book again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Ginny, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that your family had a wonderful visit and that the location of 1303 Nautilus was convenient for all your dining and shopping needs. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed July 2024
"We had an amazing time, was as described!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Alyssa, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing time and that the experience was as described. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed July 2024
"Perfect location for a family vacation"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Justyna, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the perfect location for your family vacation. We hope you'll join us again soon to create more wonderful memories. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed June 2024
"Felt very comfy by staying at the beachfront. Nice view of beach and amenities connected to beach.
They do have good pool, have not used it as we have the best beach experience for the days we stayed"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Raviteja, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed the comfortable beachfront accommodations and the wonderful views. While you didn't have a chance to use the pool, we hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2024
"Condo matched airbnb description. Location was walking distance to the beach host provided umbrella and beach stuff. We brought our own but it was nice to have in condo. Will be visiting again in the future!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Leslie, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear that the condo matched the Airbnb description and that the location and provided beach accessories were to your liking. We hope you'll join us again soon for another relaxing stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2024
"Nautilus - room 1303 - Overall, the property was great. The condo overall is clean, but the couch needs to be replaced or deep cleaned as well as the two chairs in the living room. The carpet in the bedroom needs a good cleaning. But we really enjoyed our stay!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Linetta, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay overall. Your feedback about the furnishings and carpet is appreciated, and we will address those items to ensure a more comfortable experience for our future guests. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2024
"Perfect place for our stay. Couldn’t be closer to the beach. Never felt crowded. All the staff on site were friendly and helpful. Close to many attractions."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Allison, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted you had a perfect stay! We hope to welcome you back soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Stayed April 2024
"Awesome Stay - The condo had the most beautiful views of the beach. It was big enough for our family of 4, close enough to Destin to easily be able to go do things there, but far enough away we didn’t have all the traffic. We will be back for future vacations! The washer and dryer are noisy, but we made it work!"
Stayed April 2024
"Spring game trip - Great location, clean and great view!"
Stayed April 2024
"Great place, quite and beautiful view."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Somer, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your stay. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed the quietness and beautiful views at our place. We hope you'll join us again soon for another peaceful getaway. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed March 2024
"Wonderful place to stay! We loved the easy access to the beach and the view from our patio!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Harley, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're thrilled to hear you loved the easy beach access and enjoyed the view from your patio. We hope you'll visit us again soon for more wonderful experiences. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed March 2024
"Such a great stay. Convenient location. Great communication. Everything we needed and more."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Tiffany, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We're thrilled to hear it was great, with the convenience of the location and our communication standing out, along with having everything you needed and more. We look forward to the opportunity to host you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed March 2024
"Stay was great. Very nice condo with amazing beach views. Easy access to the beach. We got to watch sunrise and sunset from our patio. Kitchen was stocked with sufficient pots and pans. Furnitures and appliances were functional. I wish the property management works on two things 1. Seating at the beach is not free and is not included as part of the rental for many units. So, we were asked to rent it on a hourly basis. We dint know this and it was not on the property description. I would request the management to be upfront about it. 2. Wish they had Smart TVs instead of the conventional ones."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Ganapathi, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're glad you enjoyed your stay, from the stunning beach views to the well-equipped kitchen. Your feedback on beach seating and the TVs is greatly appreciated, and we'll be sure to share your comments with the owner. We’d love to have you back for another memorable vacation. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed October 2023
"Great place for the price. The beach view was amazing."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Joseph, We're thrilled to hear that you found our place great for the price, and that the beach view was amazing! Thank you for your positive feedback. We appreciate you choosing RealJoy, and we hope to host you again in the future.
Stayed October 2023
"The beach was awesome! - Loved the ocean front balcony.
A little dated."
Stayed October 2023
"Absolutely beautiful! - Perfect! Awesome! We will be back!"
Stayed October 2023
"Amazing location and view! The couple of questions I had were answered very quickly. The condo was much larger than I had anticipated which was really nice."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Andy, We're pleased to hear you had an amazing experience with the location and view, and that your questions were addressed promptly. It's great that the condo exceeded your expectations. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we hope to host you again for another fantastic stay.
Stayed May 2023
"Amazing - Great place. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others. Very clean. Has everything you need. Beach service was confusing though. Says first come first serve but we weren’t on the list so was told we would have to pay?!?"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Michelle, we are very happy to know that you would definitely stay in again and recommend this great two-bedroom, two-bath condo, which was very clean with everything you needed. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed November 2022
"Late October Beach Time - Great on the beach location with a perfect balcony view. Condo was clean and stocked well. Could use some updating but comfortable."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Laurie, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are happy that you enjoyed the view and were comfortable. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed October 2022
"Beautiful condo with breathtaking views! - Everything was fabulous! Everything we needed and a gorgeous view from a extra large balcony!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Theresa, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are glad to hear that you had everything you needed and your vacation was fabulous. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed October 2022
"Great for the family - This is a great location. Awesome views from the balcony. Very spacious. Plenty of room for the family. Will definitely come back and highly recommend to all"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Tursa, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed the location and the awesome balcony views. We look forward to seeing you again for another great family vacation. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed September 2022
"The year was 1975 - Just like the other reviews, the condo is dated. But with that said, the location is great and the condo is what we expected. We would stay there again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Frank, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are happy to hear that everything was as you expected and the location was convenient for you. We look forward to your next trip back to 1975! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed July 2022
"A wonderful holiday weekend getaway ❤️ - Location was excellent!! Loved, loved, loved that it was right on the beach. Balcony was big enough to accommodate all of us while we hung out & listened to the waves.
Beds were uncomfortable. Could probably use thicker mattress covers to pad more."
Stayed July 2022
"Will definitely book again - Excellent location, family friendly. We did have bad weather which caused a lot of seaweed on the pretty days but the location was so close to indoor attractions. I will definitely be booking this condo again!!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Mindy, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're sorry the weather didn't cooperate but are glad you enjoyed some indoor attractions. We're glad the location was excellent and we look forward to seeing you again. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed February 2022
"good stay - will stay here again"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi! We love that you enjoyed a good stay in this two-bed, two-bath Gulf-front condo, and you would rent this unit again. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed September 2021
"Exceptional - "
Stayed August 2021
"Great stay - Condo was clean and the right size for my family of 4. The view was wonderful! Access to the beach was right there! We all truly enjoyed our experience! Kitchen could have been better stocked but it’s not a deal breaker! Would stay again!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Amanda, we are happy to know that you enjoyed a great stay in this two-bed, two-bath condo, which you found to be clean and the right size for your family with a wonderful view and easy beach access. Thank you for choosing RealJoy. Please visit again soon.
Stayed June 2021
"The property was fantastic but could use a few simple upgrades. - Place was fantastic is you love the ocean view. We would have like a more comfortable seating on the patio since that is where we spent all our time when at the condo. I had a few issues with checking in, never received any sort of 'PRE TRIP emails from management company or VRBO. When we arrived I still had no idea how to enter the property or anything. I had to take time from my vacation and track down the instructions which took over an hour and a half by the time I had someone on the phone to help me. Not a great start but everything else was clean and accommodating. There is no beach chairs unless you want to pay for them using the service. the ones they had at the place for us to use had seen better days so we wound up having to buy our own, an expense we were not planning on having but cheaper than paying the 35$ a day service fee per couple. (70$) Kitchen was fully stocked with everything you needed for meals at home if you choose. We had the best time despite these few nit-picky items."
Stayed May 2021
"Awesome - Great location, clean , ample parking
The only issue is that this particular property didn’t come with beach chair services we were able to rent chairs and umbrellas at the property but it would have been great if it was an option to charge it to the room prior to arrival even at the extra cost because I thought there was no chairs I packed my own. Not a huge deal but I wouldn’t have had to do that if they were an option even at the extra cost. Still great place!"
Stayed May 2021
"Wonderful beach - 2nd time staying in this property. Really enjoy how close to the beach and view from room is spectacular. Balcony is large. Everything from check in to checkout went well. Hope to make it a 3rd time."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Joanna, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your second time staying at Nautilus, a beachfront complex on Okaloosa Island. We are happy to know that you enjoyed this property's proximity to the wonderful beach, the spectacular view from this two-bed, two-bath condo with a large balcony, and everything went well from check-in to check-out. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed November 2020
"Perfect getaway - The condo was very nice and clean. Perfect location right on the beach. short drive into Destin. We couldn't have ask for more."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Beth, we appreciate you letting us know that you enjoyed a perfect getaway while staying in this very nice and clean Nautilus unit. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed August 2020
"Most beautiful view. Comfortable accomodations. No problems"
Stayed July 2020
"Very cleans and right on the beach and don't have to walk far to get to the beach! Veryfriendly staf - Not one thing I could dislike about this place! Its awesome!!"
Stayed July 2020
"Excellent stay - The condo was very clean and easily accessible to the beach. We really enjoyed having the extra beds in the 2nd bedroom."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thanks for the review Alyssa. We're so glad you loved the cleanliness and easy beach access of this property.
Stayed June 2020
"Exceptional - It was a wonderful place to stay!!"
Stayed July 2019
"Very nice place! - We loved the location and the property was great. We had a straight on view of the ocean."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for letting us know about your stay! We are so happy you loved this location and its fabulous Gulf Front views. Thanks for the feedback and for staying with Real Joy.
Stayed June 2019
"Everything they say it is"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Michael, thank you for your feedback! We're pleased to hear you found the unit as advertised and we hope you enjoyed easy beach access. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy Vacations!
Stayed June 2019
"Fort Walton Beach - We had a great time. The location and views couldn’t be better! There are definitely some updates that could be made to the Condo, but that stuff shouldn’t get in the way of enjoying the beach life!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi John, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We're happy to hear you found the location and views great! We hope you will come back to visit! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed April 2019
"I highly recommend this condo, it's right on the beach with a sheltered patio for the times you want out of the sun but still enjoy the view... absolutely beautiful... the kitchen was stocked well enough to cook meals... was a nice home away from home."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Lisa, thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed being right on the beach and found the kitchen well stocked for your stay. 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 Vacations!
Stayed April 2019
"Our stay here was great. Location was wonderful and only a short drive to Destin. The condo is truly right on the beach and the balcony is perfect. Would definitely stay here again!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Laura, thank you for your review! We're pleased to hear you stay was great and location wonderful. 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 August 2018
"This condo is great! Very clean and spacious! Loved sitting on the porch in the morning and evening, it’s a great view! "
Stayed August 2018
"Perfect for listening to the waves for days - Loved the patio and view of the ocean! The condo was cute and cozy. We had an issue with the freezer leaking water into the fridge but we didn't let it ruin out stay-cation."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Monique, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We’re pleased to hear you loved the views of the ocean and found the unit cute and cozy. We would like to apologize for the issue you had with the freezer, but we found where a technician was sent the same day and found it operating as normal. 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 May 2018
"Peaceful - I booked this condo for a girls weekend, and it was the perfect place to stay. The condo was clean and had room for everyone. The view was spectacular and the large balcony was a plus. I do recommend bringing baking sheets from home, but otherwise the condo provided all the amenities you might need. We would definitely stay here again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Kelsey. Thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We’re happy to hear you found the unit clean and spacious and enjoyed the spectacular views from the spacious balcony. We value you referrals and hope you will come back to visit! Thanks again for your feedback and thank you for booking with Real Joy!
Stayed May 2018
"Great place! - Very clean. Right on the beach. Amazing views! Wouldn’t recommend for this looking to use the pool because the pool is in the parking lot not overlooking the beach. But for those more interested in the beach, this place is A+++!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Irene. Thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We’re happy to hear you found the unit clean and enjoyed the easy beach access. Our teams work hard to keep the units clean and comfortable for our guests. Thanks again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed April 2018
"Beach Paradise - This condo was great for my girls and I! We enjoyed the view and had so much fun relaxing on the balcony. Great location, and very roomy. We have no bad reviews. :)"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi William. Thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We’re happy to hear this unit was great for you and your girls! The balcony is spacious, and the views are splendid. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for choosing Real Joy!
Stayed January 2017
"Perfect for a beach stay! - This was a quiet area for December. Nicely decorated. The balcony had an amazing view. The unit was bigger than I thought. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. I would stay here again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We are so glad you enjoyed some quiet, winter time at the beach, it's an amazing time to be there. We're glad that our condo had everything you needed. Thank you for your feedback and for staying with Real Joy.
Stayed October 2016
"Clean, quiet, roomy, and friendly! - We arrived at the condo and it was very clean. We had plenty of towels to use through our stay. The view from the balcony was breathtaking! On our second day there we discovered that the dryer wasn't working, so we called and they said they were aware but were were waiting on a part to come in to repair it. The dryer wasn't fixed during our stay which would have really been inconvenient, however they came to the condo and picked up all of our dirty laundry which with 6 people on vacation was A LOT, had it all washed and dried, and the next morning brought it back to us, neatly folded! Will definitely recommend to other people and will stay there again! The building was quiet also, very nice!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We are so glad you enjoyed the breathtaking views from our great Nautilus condo, and had a great vacation. We apologize for the dryer not working while you were there, but are glad you received great service from our Operations team as a replacement. We do hope you stay with Real Joy again, and thank you for your feedback.
Stayed August 2016
"Excellent stay - My family and I had an excellent stay at the Nautilus. The rooms were fully furnished and all the kitchen supplies were supply. The condo was off the beach and the view of the Gulf from our room was magnificent! We enjoyed our whole stay! I would definitely stay there again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We're so glad you had an excellent stay at our Nautilus condo and that you enjoyed the fabulous views. Thank you for your feedback and for staying with Real Joy.
Stayed April 2016
"Amazing Condo - If you are looking for a great place to stay, look no farther..Just came back from 6 wonderful nights of relaxing and enjoying. The beach has calming waters and the white sand is so soft and inviting. The condo was clean, with all the amenities you could ask for. Large balcony to relax on. It is private and quiet just like we like it. Lots of great restaurants in area with delicious food. Very comfortable stay and look forward to another visit. Hated to leave."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for letting us know about your stay in this lovely beachfront property. We're so glad you enjoyed the spacious balcony with its amazing views, and the quietness of the condo. Thank you for your feedback and for staying with Real Joy.
Stayed September 2015
"Wonderful condo and location! - This condo was perfect for four adults. The balcony was large and the view was beautiful! It is very close to the beach. The entire condo is roomy with comfortable beds and nice furnishings. It is a good location, close to everything. We would definitely stay here again. "
Stayed September 2015
"Wonderful condo and location! - This condo was perfect for four adults. The balcony is large, with plenty of room for all of us. The view is amazing and the beach is very close. I agree with the previous reviewer about needing a black out shade in the smaller bedroom, but we would definitely stay here again. The entire condo is roomy, with comfortable beds. It is close to everything and a great value."
Stayed August 2015
"Best vaca we've had in years! - The condo was everything we needed and wanted for our stay. The balcony view was perfect and right on the beach. The pictures were exactly what the condo looked liked. Very clean with comfy beds. My ONLY con was the light coming through the room with queen beds. There needs to be black out curtains on the window due to the light from the exterior walkway shining through the blinds that are up. Other than that small detail, our stay was perfect!!! Hope to stay here again!"
Stayed June 2015
"Great condo in a great location - This 2 bedroom condo was perfect for our two families. The view was perfect! The condo had everything we needed and was really clean. I really liked using the app to answer any questions I had. I'd definitely stay here again with my family. Okaloosa Island is the best location in my opinion. There are plenty of restaurants and kid friendly activities, without all the traffic. All around it was a great stay."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We're so happy you enjoyed your stay in this wonderful Nautilus condo. We hope you will come back again.
