Stayed August 2024
"Great vacation - Great little vacation home. The only thing I thought was different was the listing made it sound like it was one of the ones that had the Bach directly behind it. It was a five to ten minute walk which was fine was just hoping for on the beach. "
Stayed August 2024
"Great vacation! Thank you RealJoy!"
Stayed August 2024
"We had a wonderful stay. The condo is so close to the beach and pools. Bring a beach wagon, it is a little walk but well worth it."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Angela, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're glad to hear that you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the condo's close proximity to the beach and pools. A beach wagon is definitely a great tip for future guests! We hope to welcome you back again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed August 2024
"Nice place - The place was very clean and enough room for my family of 6. Very quiet and cozy with good modern amenities and about a 5 min walk to the beach. Would highly recommend this place while on vacation"
Stayed July 2024
"Everything was as was presented. No issues and had a great experience. Will definitely come back."
Stayed July 2024
"Modern Beach Stay - We only had a 3 night short stay but had a great time. My husband had one incident he fell in the shower l, bathroom needs non slip mat/grips. Everything was clean thou and comfortable! We wouldn’t mind staying again :-)"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Sarah, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear you and your husband had a great time during your 3-night stay. We appreciate the feedback regarding the bathroom and will look into adding a non-slip mat or grips to enhance the safety and comfort of our guests. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed July 2024
"Summer vacay - Overall our stay was great!. We just had a couple of minor issues but management took care of it quickly. The beach was walkable, but if you cannot walk a long way like me you can also park by the beach in the back of the complex which was very convenient. Loved that the free beach umbrella and chair service was available for us to use. We would definitely love to come back again!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Marcia, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear that management quickly addressed any issues and that you enjoyed the convenient beach access! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed July 2024
"Great - Great"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Jay, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed July 2024
"We had no issues and a wonderful experience. "
Stayed July 2024
"Nicely Decorated Rental Home - The place we stayed was clean and nicely decorated. The walk to the beach was about 7 minutes which isn't that bad, but the description and the map shown on the website were not really accurate. It was nice to be able to walk to some of the stores around the property. The communication with the property manager was fine. It's much faster getting an answer when you call than leaving a message via VRBO."
Stayed June 2024
"Cozy get away - The unit was close to so many places and about a 8 minute walk to the beach . We didn’t mind the walk because the scenery was beautiful, there’s a cross walk with a bunch of turtles the kids loved ! Loved that we got two beach chairs with the rental at the beach . They had all pots we needed to cook and even an outdoor grill . The rooms are super cute and the beds were soooooo comfy we slept so good and usually we don’t . We would suggest this rental to the next person !"
Stayed June 2024
"Wonderful! - Everything was awesome. Only 2 feedback - The house was clean except for the floor that would make your foot Go dirty but we used the flip flops. And the bunkbed was quite noisy to sleep on.
Kitchen and Bath was well equipped. it is a beautifully decorated house!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Sindhu, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the house, especially the well-equipped kitchen and bath. We apologize for the issues with the floor and the noisy bunk bed. We will look into these matters to ensure a more comfortable experience for our future guests. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed September 2023
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Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Elizabeth, We hope you enjoyed your time on our beautiful beaches and had a safe trip home Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed July 2023
"The condo is as described. It’s nice and clean. The secondary bedrooms were a bit tight, but they were functional. Overall, it was a nice condo and close enough to the beach for our older kids. It’s a nice beach and not too crowded when we were there.
The instructions for getting to the beach could’ve been more clear. Instructions said no code needed. However, when we reached out to RealJoy to get clarification and codes, they were patient and helpful. It’s the first time we stay at an Airbnb near a beach without beach towels. It seems like a basic amenity, but we ended up buying some at the store."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Nicholas, We're pleased to know that the condo matched the description, offering a nice and clean environment for your stay. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the proximity to the beach and the relatively peaceful atmosphere. We apologize for any confusion regarding the beach access instructions and appreciate your patience and understanding as our team provided the needed assistance. You should have gotten an email prior to your stay letting you know that we do not provide beach towels. They tend to walk off making it hard to guarantee them. We're glad you had an overall positive experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide you with an even more enjoyable stay in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed June 2023
"We all enjoyed the stay and kids were more happy than the parents"
Stayed June 2023
"My family and I enjoyed our stay everything was just as explained there was nothing to complain about. I will stay again and suggest this place to others."
Stayed June 2023
"It was peaceful, very clean, and an easy walk to the beach. I felt safe. I will definitely be back with my family."
Stayed June 2023
"Family vacay - My family and I greatly enjoyed our stay at SouthBay #27. It was well-equipped with all of our needs, including lots of beach accessories (chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, floats) in the the outdoor storage room. The free beach service (2 chairs and one umbrella) was also very nice! We would definitely want to stay here again!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Becky, we appreciate you letting us know that your family greatly enjoyed staying in this well-equipped 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome. Thank you for choosing RealJoy. Please visit again soon.
Stayed April 2023
"Enjoyed the stay- would recommend to others."
Stayed March 2023
"Great - I wish I could stay another week."
Stayed October 2022
"Family - Muy bien"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Juan, we are very happy to know that your family enjoyed a very good stay in this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhouse. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed September 2022
"Exelent for vacacions - Perfect for next time thanks for every thing .everybody enjoy...."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Juan, Thank you for letting us know that you had an excellent vacation. We're glad everyone enjoyed themselves and look forward to seeing you next time. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed September 2022
"Booked this for a bachelorette party and it could not have been better! The location is PRIME! Restaurants/bars and grocery stores are just across the road, which was super convenient! The harbor boardwalk is a quick and easy Uber ride away, and the beach is just a short stroll through the complex. Adorable decor, clean and had all the amenities we needed to make our trip a success!"
Stayed September 2022
"A must book! - We loved this property so much!"
Stayed September 2022
"We enjoyed our stay at this property! The property has a clean and modern feel and the mattresses were comfortable!"
Stayed August 2022
"It was great we had a great time at the beach and everything was so convenient"
Stayed July 2022
"Great location! - It was smaller than I thought from the pictures but overall great property! It was close to everything and clean!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Guadalupe, Thank you for letting us know about your stay. We're glad the property was great and you enjoyed the location. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed July 2022
"Great time! - Great location. Super clean and a lot of room."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Christopher, Thank you for letting us know you had a great time. We're glad you had lots of room and it was super clean. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed July 2022
"Off the busy street is this nice, tucked away, peaceful spot. 5 min lovely walk to the beach where umbrellas and chairs are provided (picked up at 6pm fyi) and cute turtles to greet you as you walk over the lake (otw to the beach), nice pools, easy walk to stores and restaurants, easy parking, lots of thoughtful amenities in the condo. We needed nothing but extra toilet paper and washing detergent!"
Stayed July 2022
"Wonderful - The house is absolutely gorgeous! There are so many amenities above & beyond expectations! The only complaint we had was the walk to the beach. However, the pros far outweigh the cons!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Shannon, we appreciate you letting us know that you thought this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhouse is absolutely gorgeous with amenities that went above and beyond your expectations. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2022
"Perfect place for the family! The bedrooms are separated upstairs from the living area downstairs which made it super convenient. The bedroom layouts were great too and comfortably slept 8 of us with room to spare. The bunk beds have an extra trundle bed underneath as well that we didn't know from the listing. The walk to the beach is a little long but very reasonable nonetheless. We found that driving the beach setup to the community parking by the beach access was much easier. Excellent communication with the leasing company as well. We extended our stay a few extra days and I was able to do it by a couple clicks on my phone from the beach. Will definitely be staying again!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Asa, Thank you for reviewing your stay at SouthBay by the Gulf. We're so happy that this was the perfect place for your family. We're glad communication was excellent and that you were able to extend your stay from your beach chair! We look forward to seeing you next time! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2022
"I love the place I enjoyed it it had games for kids ages from 6 months to 17 years old a water park across the street grocery stores across the street beach 5 minutes away walking distance Crab Island it's like 10 minutes away from the house I love it everything was in walking distance I will stay again the house was very clean no roaches clean linen clean dishes and they provided cleaning supplies"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Diana, Thank you for reviewing your stay at SouthBay by the Gulf. We are so glad that you love the place and want to stay again. We'll see you next time! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed March 2022
"Great place to stay! Communication was great! Clean, cute, perfect for a family with kids. The condo was nice and calm. Perfect location, nice walk to the beach. FYI: They have a grill on the back porch!"
Stayed December 2021
"it was a beautiful place to stay in - we loved everything."
Stayed August 2021
"Enjoyed our stay. Place was clean and met all our expectations. You can access the beach by using the walkway and crossing the lake. If you have a lot of things you can drive to the tennis court and park there. Overall great value for the money."
Stayed May 2021
"Very clean, enjoyable, close to the beach. You have everything you need around you. Minutes away"
Stayed May 2021
"Cute, spacious townhouse within walking distance to beach - The townhouse was beautiful and exactly what we needed for our family vacation. It was extremely clean, the kitchen was well stocked, and there was a tv in the living room as well as in each bedroom. It was walking distance to the beach, although if you have a child under 3 years old, you may consider bringing a stroller for the walk, as it may be a bit too far for them. My 5 year old handled our daily walk to the beach just fine. My one complaint is that the email communication from the host is not legible. They use a bright blue background with light gray font, and I (at 33 years old) couldn’t read any of the emails. I suggest choosing different colors so your guests can read your correspondence. I highly recommend this property. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Rachel, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience while staying in the 3-bed, 2.5-bath SouthBay by the Gulf #27. We are happy to know that you thought this townhouse with a well stocked kitchen was beautiful, very clean and exactly what your family needed for your vacation and you wouldn't hesitate staying here again or recommending it to others. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed January 2021
"Love this place! - An awesome place that my friends and I stayed at! We really enjoyed it(:"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hannah, we are happy to know that you and your friends really enjoyed staying in the awesome SouthBay by the Gulf #27 in Destin.
Stayed September 2020
"Great place - It was a great place to stay and very close to the beach."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Gabriella, we are happy to know that you found SouthBay by the Gulf #27 in Destin to be a great place to stay and enjoyed it being very close to the beach.
Stayed July 2020
"Wonderful stay - This place is amazing. It was recently renovated so everything was new and clean! The location is awesome. 7 min walk (and that is walking with a three-year old and stopping on a boardwalk to feed the turtles) to the beach. Grocery store and ice cream place close by.
Management was very responsive with a few issues we had. The AC worked great for us. The kitchen is well equipped (including a toaster and blender) with basics for cooking."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We appreciate you letting us know that you had a wonderful stay at the amazing SouthBay by the Gulf #27. We love that you thought this home's location is awesome, it has a well-equipped kitchen and great air conditioning system, and any questions that arose were promptly responded to.
Stayed September 2019
"Great vacation! - I had short vacation with my friends.
It really good experience."
Stayed August 2019
"Great place to stay - Nice clean place to stay"
Stayed July 2019
"Good spot for the Destin Vacation - This rental is well represented by the photos shown. We had a very comfortable stay for the 6 of us (4 adults and 2 kids). We spent most of our time out and about so we did not utilize the condo for eating or hanging out much.
This unit is conveniently located very close to one of the pools and was farther away from the beach than I realized but was still only a short walk. We enjoyed walking the boardwalk across the lake on our way to the beach.
The beds were very comfortable and we slept well. Soaps and towels were plentiful and the washer and dryer were great to have to keep up with washing beach towels."
Stayed June 2019
"Loved it!! - Great location! Lots of room! Loved that they provided a cart and all the beach toys for the kids! Would definitely stay here again!!"
Stayed May 2019
"Family space, short walk to the beach - Condo was as described. Kitchen was older and had the minimal necessary to cook some basic meals. Having bedrooms and baths on second level worked out well. Walk to the beach was about 5 minutes once we figured out how to get there. A map of the path would have been helpful. Overall, property was as pictured and the neighborhood was quiet and safe."
Stayed August 2018
"Very Relaxing! - The property was great. Very clean, beaches were beautiful and clean. The unit had everything we needed. My only complaint would be . We could not keep it cool enough. We had to buy a couple of box fans for the bedrooms . Other than that... Well worth it and we will return in the future !"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for your recent review of Southbay by the Gulf 27. We are thrilled to receive this 5 star review and the great comments you provided. We are sorry the property did not feel cool enough. We appreciate you reporting this information and we're sending someone out to check the system. We thank you for your stay and look forward to your return.
Stayed July 2018
"Amazing Vacation!! - We had a phenomenal vacation. First time in Destin and first timers of VRBO; both exceeded our expectations. Beautiful property, well maintained and comfortable. Southbay 27 was minutes from the beach and the services offered on the beach were an added plus. Thank you for providing an amazing staging area for our incredible vacation. We snorkeled, we swam in the ocean and the pools, we went on a dolphin excursion, we went to The Track, Big Kahuna, we went to Fudpuckers, The Harbor Walk and so much more."
Stayed April 2018
"April 2018 Stay - This place was everything we could ask. I will defiantly stay again "
Stayed January 2018
"January 2018 Stay - Very nice condo. Easy access to restaurants and shopping. Love the roomy space. Both pools very nice. Will be back to stay here next February for the month. "
Stayed November 2017
"Peaceful and cute - We loved our stay here; 4 of us visited for a girls' getaway weekend in late October. The property provided everything we needed, and the kitchen was well stocked with utensils, cookware, dishes, and cups. Loved that the living space and the sleeping areas were separated - living space on the main floor, and sleeping upstairs. The three bedrooms were cozy and the beds were comfortable. The walk to the beach took about 10 minutes (.4 miles to be exact), but there were no roads to cross, just a peaceful walk through the private community. We used the tennis courts and enjoyed that, too. The pool was right outside our door, although to be honest we spent more time at the beach. Would definitely recommend this place to others!"
Stayed August 2017
"Great family condo! - We loved our stay! Two families with 2 small children. Plenty of room. Kitchen was great. All the appliances worked very well. Washer and dryer downstairs was a big plus. My favorite feature was the keyless entry. No need to worry about keeping track of keys at the beach. Condo has 2 big pools that were never crowded. Beach was an easy 5-10 minute walk. The owners have a wagon, umbrella, chairs, beach toys, floats, boogie boards, and several other things to use. Great table and grill on the patio. Location is great. Right across the street from a grocery store and close to every thing in Destin. Our first day there the plumbing upstairs wasn't working. We let the office know and they had it fixed within an hour. We loved the condo so much, we'll definitely be back for our next stay."
Stayed July 2017
"Excellent!!!! - The property was gorgeous, spacious for a family of 6 and the decor was really nice. We had an issue with one of the TV's and within an hour they brought a new one. The owner reaponded to my request within the expected time frame. It very close to the beach, mall, water park, and restaurants. I will definitely stay there again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for taking the time to write a review of our place! We are so delighted that you enjoyed yourself so much and appreciated our Florida decor. We look forward to your return.
Stayed June 2017
"Fabulous! - The condo was spacious and clean! We did not have a grill when we arrived. However, the owner quickly arranged to have a new one delivered! This was great since we had planned to do a lot of grilling during our stay. The walk to the beach was only about 5 minutes, which again worked well for us. We would definitely stay here again!!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We appreciate your review of our lovely place and we are so glad you had an enjoyable time! Vacation and grilling always seem to go hand and hand and we were happy to provide that for you and your family. I can't wait to use it when I visit next too! Take care and we look forward to you visiting again.
Stayed May 2017
"GREAT LOCATION!!! - The house has a great central location. There was plenty of room for me and three of my friends to stay without being cramped at all. There are two pools available to use. The beach is a short walk. There was a beach cart, chairs and lots of beach toys available to us. The owners have even added labels for the lights. The guest book listed all of the codes to access Wi-Fi, storage (beach items), and code to the pools listed. I WOULD DEFINITELY STAY HERE AGAIN!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
April,
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to have you visit again. Thank you so much for your review!
Stayed April 2017
"Comfortable home in the perfect location - My family of 3 (one adult and 2 teenagers) stayed at this house for 3 nights during spring break. It was absolutely perfect! The house had plenty of room for us to be comfortable and it was so close to the beach.
TV's and ceiling fans in each room made the stay very homey. The beach was so close and not very crowded. The fact that the owner was willing to share the beach wagon, chairs and umbrella saved us a lot of money on our beach days.
When I reached out to the owner to ask a question he was very responsive and very nice to chat with.
If I ever stay in Destin again I will absolutely see if this home is available."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Ashley,
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your kind review. We look forward to your return and hope you can come back soon.
Stayed September 2016
"Nice, clean, comfortable. - Property clean, very nice. Living area even better than photos. GREAT property for the price. Only complaint was the limited written information, instuctions and directions online for late night arrivals.
We had problems with air conditioning and maintenance was very responsive. 2nd and 3rd bedrooms a little small."
