Stayed August 2024
"Get away - Easy fast and friendly "
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Jami, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that you found our service to be easy, fast, and friendly. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed August 2024
"Best stay for families with littles! - We really enjoyed our stay at the Palms, the condo is well kept and clean, nothing outdated and came with everything we needed utensils/appliances wise in the kitchen. We were only a 5 min (about a 10/15 min walk) drive to the beach and there were plenty of drivable restaurants around the area.
The property is super family friendly. Our kiddos LOVED the lagoon pool and there was always ample amount of seating.
My only complaint was the service of the restaurant and the coffee shop. They seemed to always be occupied by their own conversations or the TV to service anyone. I ordered a coffee at the coffee shop one morning and she took my order and then put up a break sign stating she would be back. Wouldn’t you make the order first, then go?
Other than that the condo itself and the other amenities were great! I always want to give people the benefit of a doubt. Hopefully the property manager can talk or re-train the staff on customer service standards."
Stayed August 2024
"Great Location and Pool is the Best - We stayed four nights and overall the room and property was awesome. The pool is one of the best I have been to ever. Our kids loved it. The shuttle was a nice perk, and we took advantage of that."
Stayed August 2024
"Was a great vacation we would come back here again for sure! - Beautiful place to stay"
Stayed July 2024
"Great stay - You’re right across the street from the beach and you have 11,000 square-foot pool!!!"
Stayed July 2024
"Beautiful place. - We had a great time in Destin. The condo is very nice and clean. I highly recommend to everyone looking to stay with a family."
Stayed June 2024
"Worked out great for our needs! - This was a great location and had all the amenities we needed! Very convenient getting to and from places. The unit was cute and beds were comfortable. really appreciated the communication with the host."
Stayed June 2024
"Great stay - Good place. Walking distance from beach"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Mark, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed your visit and found our location convenient. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2024
"Exceptional - "
Stayed May 2024
"Would have loved to stay longer - Great property in a great location, walking distance to beaches and shopping."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
David, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled you enjoyed the property and its prime location close to beaches and shopping areas. We hope to welcome you back soon for another wonderful stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed April 2024
"Quick get away - Was clean, nice location, great for a couples get away, girls get away or small family get away. Water pressure and having hot water when taking a shower was the only issue but other than that, everything was good. Great location, near everything or quick drive. Disliked how the beach was divided between the hours of morning until bout 5. Can’t enjoy the beach like normal being boxed in a square flagged as public beach only."
Stayed March 2024
"Awesome - It was a great time and enjoyed it all"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Sherri, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you had a great time and enjoyed everything. We'd love to welcome you back soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed March 2024
"All staff were excellent in every interaction Was very pleased and will go with RealJoy again. Best company I have worked with. 10 stars well earned. Becky Hoffman"
Stayed October 2023
"Very clean and spacious condo - We enjoyed the condo. It was clean and well stocked. I loved the shower heads, currently trying to order them myself. The only downside was the master bed mattress was more firm than I like. The husband slept great on it. Also the 2nd bedroom listing shows trundles, but its been made into a king. Its very high up, so some adults may have trouble climbing up. Kids were fine with it though. Couch isnt comfortable either, but all the furniture is in good shape for a rental."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for the 5-star review. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the condo. Your feedback about the mattress and trundle setup is appreciated, and we'll share it with the owner. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we hope to host you again in the future!
Stayed September 2023
"Beach trip - Stay was so easy and just as pictured online. Only tho g I would have to say is there were not any additional trash bags and sheets did not fit the bed in the master."
Stayed September 2023
"Great stay! Perfect for families! - We booked this trip for our family vacation and the property was great! The amenities are a great perk the kids loved the pool. Great beach access. Very close to everything! Walmart around the corner for last min items. The condo was beautifully decorated and very clean! The master bed was very comfortable and it was perfect for our stay. We will def recommend this host. Only thing I would request is there was no soap to wash our hands in the bathrooms and the slider door in the living room was very hard to lock- other than that what a great stay!"
Stayed September 2023
"We were very pleased with our stay! "
Stayed July 2023
"Great Stay! - We had a great stay at the Palms of Destin. My children loved the pool and the beach was close by. There is a local Walmart a short drive away where we were able to get all our basic needed items and food. I would recommend this property."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Barbara, we are happy to know that your family enjoyed a great stay in this well-located two-bedroom, two-bath condo, which you would recommend. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed June 2023
"Delightful ! - Our stay was perfect. The apartment was spotless, the views are incredible. A short walk to the beach is all you need to start your day.
The balcony is everything!!! You can listen to the nightly live music till 10 pm right from the balcony.
I am planning ti stay here again. We loved our stay !"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Toni, we are very happy to know that you enjoyed a perfect stay in this two-bedroom, two-bath condo, which you found to be spotless with incredible views. Thank you for choosing RealJoy. Please visit again soon.
Stayed May 2023
"Wonderful Property - We had a great trip out in Destin! The unit was very accurate to the pictures, clean, and well maintained. The beach was right across the street, we saw some people even walking to the beach.
Check-in was a bit difficult. Upon arrival, no one was at the front desk for about 25-30 minutes. I was able to access the unit due to the instructions sent to my email, however the path to get to our tower was a bit of a hassle for luggage/groceries.
I own a 7 foot tall truck, so the property manager gave me an oversized vehicle parking pass. There were 3 spots reserved for oversized vehicles in the front of the complex. I’m glad they accommodated this due to my truck not fitting in their parking garage.
The location could not have been any better. Plenty of shops and grocery stores nearby. We visited the harbor walk about 3-4 times during our stay which was about a 10 minute drive down the street.
The unit was very clean and was all we needed for the stay. The balcony is a great addition!
Thank you for sharing your home with us allowing for a fantastic little getaway at the beach. We look forward to coming back soon. Love from Dallas, Texas!"
Stayed May 2023
"Great Rental, Resort was Lacking - This rental is wonderful! The space, the furnishings, the management - all wonderful. An easy shuttle ride or walk to the beach and close to several restaurants, the property was perfect for us. And having the onsite washer/dryer was welcome, as we were on a long road trip.
The problem is with the Resort - The Palms of Destin. We visited in May and it could have been that - because it wasn't high season - services you would normally expect at a resort didn't exist.
There was no valet. We parked our own car, then slogged all our own suitcases, coolers, groceries, etc. on cheap roller caddies up to the 11th floor. We were on a long road trip, and our car was packed to the brim. Bonus - there are no automatic door openers on any of the doors - you know, the ADAA kind that will hold themselves open. It was difficult (to say the least) dragging two cheap roller caddies full of our stuff through doors that were determined to close on us.
There was no concierge. We wanted to go to the beach, but couldn't find the shuttle driver. The front desk guy told me, "That pamphlet there, it has his number, you can call him." Um, I'm on my way to the beach...I don't have my phone...how 'bout YOU call him?
Once at the beach, we only had use of the public beach - a narrow strip on an otherwise huge beach. Go early.
There was no poolside service (waiters happy to bring you overpriced drinks). The pool area was great: clean, well-kept, and not too crowded. But take your own towels."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Tracy, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your rental experience. We are pleased to know that this wonderful two-bedroom, two-bath condo was perfect for you, especially because of its space, furnishings, and management. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed April 2023
"Smooth process, great condo - The condo was great. It was clean, it had everything we needed, and I loved the beachy decor. I would stay again, but during a warmer month. We went in late March and the large lagoon pool isn’t heated and it was too cold to swim in so the tiny heated pool and hot tub were always packed. I liked that this resort was full of families - no unruly Spring Breakers in sight. :)"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Katie, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your smooth rental experience while staying in this two-bed, two-bath condo. We are happy to know that you thought this great condo was clean and well-stocked. Thank you for choosing RealJoy. Please visit again soon.
Stayed March 2023
"Amazing Property! - Stayed here with my boyfriend and our baby and love it so much! This property is right by the beach, great location, so many amenities and a great staff! Very family friendly."
Stayed August 2022
"Family of 3 vacation - We had a great time staying at The Palms. The building was clean. The condo was also clean and well equipped, we were provided with lot's of towels too. It is not next to the beach but they have a bus that will take you and pick you up but we liked the walk and it wasn't too far only about 8minutes."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
SuaJearim, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you had a great time and enjoyed the short walk to the beach. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed August 2022
"Summer Vacation - This place was fantastic. The view was great and the condo had everything we needed!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for the 5-star review. We are happy to hear that you had everything you needed and you enjoyed the view. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed August 2022
"Wonderful condo. Great Location. A short walk to the beach. The property was great & unit beautiful. - Summer road-trip with the family. Couldn’t have asked for a better location and property."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Christine, Thank you for the 5 star review. We're happy the location was great and you enjoyed the short walk to the beach. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed June 2022
"Beautiful property!! - I was amazed by the property. I could not ask for more. I was impressed by the cleanliness of this property. My kids were so happy! The pool is fantastic. We would definitely go back."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Sadette, We are thrilled that you were amazed by this property. Thank you for letting us know that you could not ask for more. We are so happy that your kids were happy! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2022
"Friend/Family Vacation - We will for sure be booking with this place in the future!"
Stayed May 2022
"Great place! - Me and my family loved this place! From the layout to all of the amenities everything and everyone was 5 star!!"
Stayed April 2022
"Family vacation - Everything was wonderful during my family vacation stay. We will be going back soon. 2 thumbs up. Clean, kid friendly, and a nice place to stay."
Stayed March 2022
"Awesome location and a lot of room for my family. We are definitely staying here again in the future!"
Stayed January 2022
"Second visit, same suite - Return guests after our fantastic family vacation last may. This time just a quick get away for my husband and I. Everything went as well as we expected it to. We will be back again for sure."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Heather, we are very happy to know that you enjoyed your first stay in this two-bedroom, two-bath condo so much, you rented this unit again, with everything going as well as you expected it to. Thank you for choosing Real Joy. Please visit again soon.
Stayed September 2021
"This guest did not leave a written review."
Stayed September 2021
"Awesome - The pool
The parking lot"
Stayed August 2021
"Exceptional - "
Stayed August 2021
"Loved it! - Amazing! Will definitely book again!!!"
Stayed August 2021
"Destin - The beach was amazing! We had to drive there and pay for entrance and fir chairs and an umbrella BUT totally worth it! I wish there was more to eat on site only because we had our 1 year old and the waiting list to eat dinner anywhere on Destin was 1 1/2 unless we went before 5. The condo was great, could use updating pans, toaster not working and the handle to the stove was broken but still fully functional. Overall great. Lots of towels, quick response from office when needed!"
Stayed July 2021
"Exactly as pictured. Very clean, Great Customer service on property and Realjoy - Very pleasurable! Beautiful Resort. Great for everyone!"
Stayed July 2021
"Perfect stay! - The pictures speak for themselves. The place is exactly how it is on the pictures. Truly enjoyed the stay with my family. Very clean and in great location. Will be comming back!"
Stayed July 2021
"Good time - Everything was great, clean, and beautiful!"
Stayed May 2021
"Birthday Trip - A really great experience, even for my little sister in a wheel chair. Henderson beach offers free beach chairs that are easy to get through the sand which was so helpful. It was very easy for her to get around the grounds which was our main concern. Beautiful room with a beautiful view..."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Alexandra, we appreciate you letting us know that you enjoyed a really great vacation rental experience while staying in Palms Resort #1813, a beautiful unit with a beautiful view. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed May 2021
"Exceeded our expectations - Our room was wonderful with all the basic amenities. Clean & comfy. We enjoyed every aspect of the resort, the staff and our stay. We have high expectations and are usually disappointed...not this time. We will most certainly return!! We are thankful & blessed for a memorable family vacation!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Heather, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience while staying in Palms Resort #1813. We are happy to know that you enjoyed every aspect of this resort, the staff and this clean, comfortable unit and this property met your expectations. Thank you for choosing Real Joy. Please visit again soon.
Stayed April 2021
"Excellent Condo - Clean and Comfortable - We had a wonderful stay at this property. It was clean and came with everything we needed to cook a few meals in. The resort itself was nice - we really enjoyed the hot tub and pools, along with the Good Vibes restaurant - karoake night was a lot of fun. Thanks for making this a great place to stay on our family vacation."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Lesley, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience while staying in the excellent Palms Resort #1813. We are happy to know that you had a wonderful stay at this property, finding this unit to be clean and well stocked and enjoying the hot tubs, pools, and restaurant. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed November 2020
"Oct 10-16 Fall break & surprise bday - Check in was easy, the property was beautiful & clean. Once arrived in room it was SUPER nice & even had a nice note & few gifts fir my daughter on table! Thank you fir sharing your place WE LOVED it & we be back"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Angela, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your rental experience at the Palms Resort. We are so glad that you enjoyed this beautiful and clean property and the check-in process was easy. Thank you for choosing Real Joy. Please visit again soon.
Stayed October 2020
"Great fall break - My dad and I stayed for my fall break. The condo was wonderful. We loved the amenities at The Palms. We had a great time!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We appreciate you letting us know that you and your father had a great fall break while staying in this wonderful condo at the Palms Resort and loved the property's amenities. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed July 2020
"Love it! - My family and I really enjoyed staying here! The view was beautiful and is it walking distance from the beach and other places. This place was very beautiful and clean. The check in was easy and the people are very nice. I would stay here again!!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We're so glad you enjoyed the view and location of this property. Thanks for the review, we look forward to seeing you again.
Stayed June 2020
"Beautiful view, spacious, clean, comfortable, and everything was 5 minutes away. The beach was literally across the street. I parked my car on the top deck so I could keep an eye on it from my balcony and as we walked to the elevator. I have this thing with my car where I need to see it but the parking deck was really roomy and safe. You could park in the shades too. I chose not to but did on the last night. They were quick to respond to fixes in the condo which was a plus. Loved it so much I extended our stay. Will be making this our home away from home for the future! The kids and I really enjoyed ourselves. It was hard to part ways."
Stayed June 2020
"Wonderful Stay ! Just Beautiful ! - This will be on my list of favorite places to stay ! The Palms really has everything you need right there ! Loved the bar atmosphere downstairs , especially with the rain we had the last day and there was actually a place the kids could play ,the pool was amazing and relaxing ! Our room
Was beautiful ! We had a wonderful getaway !"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We're delighted this is one of your new favorite places to stay, and that you had an amazing time! Thank you for the review, we hope to see you again.
Stayed March 2020
"Awesome location and super nice quality!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Bryce, we are so happy you were pleased with the accommodations! Thank you for staying with Real Joy.
Stayed March 2020
"Destin Condo Get Away - This was our first time using Vrbo and getting a condo instead of a hotel for our annual family trip and it was the best family trip yet. We enjoyed every aspect of it. Great location, great amenities, and the resort is surrounded by great food options!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Cody, we're so glad that you had your best family trip yet at Palms Resort 1813! We're also happy to hear you liked the location and all of the great amenities at this property. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to see you again in the future!
Stayed February 2020
"Overall Great - Overall the experience was very good and j was pleased with the property and the stay. The unit was as listed, very clean and the location was good. I have no complaints at all!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi David, thanks for your five star feedback on Palms Resort 1813! We're happy to hear you had a good experience and enjoyed the location. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to see you again in the future!
Stayed October 2019
"Very Clean - Check-in process was very smooth. Detailed instructions were given to me with the codes needed for check in. I really enjoyed my stay!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Courtney, thanks for your five star review of Palms Resort 1813! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and the process was so smooth. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to see you again in the future!
Stayed July 2019
"BEAUTIFUL CONDO!!! - We could not have asked for a better place to stay during our vacation to Destin. The condo was beautiful and spotless. It had all the necessities for us. The gorgeous view of the pool from our balcony was awesome. We spent every morning and evening there enjoying the breeze. I highly recommend this beautiful property."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Annette, Thank you so much for your glowing review. We are so pleased to hear you found the condo spotless and that you were able to enjoy the fantastic views from the balcony. We appreciate the feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy.
Stayed July 2019
"Great home away from home... - The property was nice and clean. The pool was amazing and the beach was close."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Cecelia, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We're happy to hear you found the unit clean & pool amazing! We hope you will come back to visit! Thank you again for your feedback & thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed May 2019
"We had a blast! - Loved this rental! Clean and a great place to bring the kids. I love how it had board games in the unit! Nice extra bonus."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Kelly, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We're happy to hear you loved this unit and we hope you got to enjoy the awesome lagoon pool. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed May 2019
"Beautiful property - Easy checking and checkout.. clean property!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Daniel, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We're happy to hear you found the unit clean and check-in/out easy. We value your referrals and hope you will come back to visit! Thank you for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed May 2019
"Fun in Sun - I love Destin. Every thing was perfect. Great location and everyone was friendly. Nice and roomy. I do have one future request later check our time. Other then that we will be back."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Shabriell, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We're happy to hear you found the location perfect and the unit nice and roomy. We hope you will come back to see us. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed April 2019
"Beautifully maintained - Great facility with a beautifully maintained condo. Two large bathrooms and in suite laundry were fantastic! Kitchen was very well stocked with cooking essentials."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Christine, thank you for your feedback on this beautiful condo. We are pleased that you enjoyed the facility and spacious bathrooms and kitchen. We appreciate your input, and thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Stayed October 2018
"Lovely vacation in this beautiful condo in Destin, Florida - The condo was beautifully decorated with absolutely everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. The only downside was the resort was located across a VERY BUSY highway from the beach."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Barbara, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We happy to hear you had a lovely vacation and found the unit beautifully decorated with everything you needed for a relaxing vacation. 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 September 2018
"Relaxing - Home away from home"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Charles, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We’re happy to hear you felt like the unit was home away from home and you had a relaxing time. We hope you got to enjoy the awesome lagoon pool as well. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed August 2018
"This property is nice and clean. - great place to stay 👌"
Stayed August 2018
"Had a blast! - Condo was super clean and roomy! Would def come back!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Bliss, 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 had a blast! 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 August 2018
"Great place! - Beautiful condo with fun pool. Centrally located to everything. Definitely coming back."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Joanna, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We’re pleased to hear you found the unit beautiful and the pool fun! We value your referrals and hope you will come back to visit! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for booking with Real Joy!
Stayed August 2018
"Great view of the pool - Super clean, 5 min drive to beach, Walmart nearby"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Veronica, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the great views and the unit was clean and you enjoyed the location being close to nearby shopping. 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 July 2018
"Perfect - Nice property, clean unit. My daughters loved the pool! Close to restaurants, grocery shopping, and the beach."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Abraham, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We’re pleased to hear you found the unit clean and your daughters loved the pool! It’s also nice being close to all things happening in Destin! We value your 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
"Very clean. Great location. Was very easy to get around from this location. Was able to avoid main roads. Loved the lagoon pool, our 2 year old had a blast!"
