Stayed September 2024
"Great location - place was perfect.. very clean and nice short walk to the beach and great private pool."
Stayed August 2024
"Charming 2 story Beach House - This was a family vacation and the house was perfect for us! It was wonderful having our own pool and only a 2 block walk to the beach. Many stores and restaurants nearby. The house was beautifully decorated with the beach theme. Plenty of outdoor seating around and by the pool. The house was very clean, no bugs and everything worked. We played games and cards around the big dining room table. We did not have any issues at all. The beds were the most comfortable than any other place we have rented through the years. We would definitely rent this property again!"
Stayed August 2024
"Family Beach Trip 2024 - Our stay at Sugar Beach Cottage was fantastic! It was myself, my two daughters, their spouses, and my two grandchildren. The house was very nice and clean. It was just a short walk to the beach and just across the road from Destin Commons and lots of restaurants. Would definitely stay here again on our next family vacation!"
Stayed July 2024
"This was a family vacation and we had an excellent time! Sugar Beach Cottage was perfect. It was clean, bug free and beautifully decorated throughout with the beach theme. The pool was perfect and only a two block walk to the beach. There are pool toys there and some beach chairs. All of the beds were very comfortable. Best I have slept on than any other rental we have had. Everyone in our party stated the same. The bathrooms are all updated and the shower in the master bedroom was wonderful. The big dining room table was perfect for playing games and cards. Plenty of outdoor furniture and the screened in porch was really nice. We would definitely rent this property again! Realjoy Realty was so easy to work with and checked on us after we arrived via text to make sure everything was ok. We never had any issues or problems during our stay. Prior to our stay, Realjoy personnel responded immediately to any questions we had and they provided a lot of information about the area. We would definitely rent through them again! Thank you Realjoy!"
Stayed July 2024
"Connie - Perfect for family !"
Stayed July 2024
"Wonderful experience - We had the best trip! We loved the house, location and customer service. Highly recommend!"
Stayed June 2024
"Nice Beach House - We had a wonderful time here and really enjoyed the location. My only complaint is I wish they left more than 1 laundry pod/packet and more than 2 dishwashing tabs. We also couldn’t find any extra trash bags, toilet paper or paper towels and had to buy our own extras."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Matt & Jessica, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful time and enjoyed the location. You should have gotten an email prior to your stay letting you know that we provide starters of kitchen and bathroom essentials so you should plan to bring these items from home or purchase them once you get here. This is for safety reasons. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed June 2024
"Sugar Beach Cottage was the PERFECT home for our family vacation! Close to everything, the home was beautiful and the pool was loved by the kids ( and adults). It has everything you need. The Real Joy staff is phenomenal and made sure everything was great for our stay; they even checked in to see if we needed anything. You don’t get that elsewhere! We will be booking with RJ again soon and hopefully will be back to Sugar Beach Cottage next year! "
Stayed June 2024
"Great stay - Location can't be beat."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Kelly, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed the prime location. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2024
"Very clean. Great location. "
Stayed May 2024
"Peacefull Getaway - Great location, easy walking to beach and very close to outlet stores. Very clean and quick responses from property manager."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Jeffery, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're so glad you enjoyed the great location, cleanliness, and quick responses from the property manager. We hope you'll join us again soon at RealJoy. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2024
"Girls weekend - The house was incredibly clean and perfect for our weekend. The location was perfect and a very short walk to a beautiful beach. We definitely recommend this location!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Cindianne, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear that the house was incredibly clean and the location was perfect for your weekend getaway. We hope you'll join us again soon to enjoy the beautiful beach nearby. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2024
"Cutest Cottage! - This house is the cutest! Great location, communication was super easy the whole time. House isn’t stocked that well with essentials like trash bags etc so make sure to bring your own! Overall it was perfect !"
Stayed April 2024
"Slice of paradise - Just beautiful. Only complaint was the half the blinds were missing their rods making it difficult to open and close."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Niamh, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you found your stay to be a slice of paradise. We appreciate your feedback on the blinds and will discuss it with the owner. We’d love to have you back soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed April 2024
"Adorable house, close to the beach!"
Stayed April 2024
"Adorable cottage, great location!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Alicia, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled you enjoyed the adorable cottage and its great location! We hope to see you back soon for another visit. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed March 2024
"Lovely family beach house - Lovely little cottage in a quiet neighborhood just 2 blocks from beach. Would definitely stay here again"
Stayed March 2024
"Great location in Destin - The property definitely was a cute little house that was perfect for our girls trip! You are a short walk from a small section of beach that you can lay out on (just nuzzled in between two private beach area so it’s a little snug). Beds were comfy and the kitchen area was good to hangout.
Only complaint really was the alarm for the doors outside that aren’t supposed to be turned off. They were SO obnoxiously loud. I do wish the pool was heated at our time of year too.
Overall would definitely recommend the house!"
Stayed March 2024
"Communication was great and the property was very clean. We did not have any issues worth an immediate contact. Overall it was a great property. "
Stayed March 2024
"Top notch organization very professional and are dedicated to the concept of hospitality "
Stayed December 2023
"Cute home, plenty of space and perfect location! - The home was exactly what it was listed to be! It was spacious, clean, cozy and was in a quiet location but close to everything we needed and wanted to see or do! It was just right up the block from the beach and walking distance to several little places to see. The only thing that could make this place better would be a little gas firepit on the patio or a hot tub."
Stayed November 2023
"Thank you for a wonderful stay! I did message pictures of the fencing that was down by the pool area upon arrival, as well as the handle of the stove came off when cooking thanksgiving dinner. Sorry for not responding to the texts as I was enjoying our family vacation."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Monica, We’re delighted that you had a wonderful stay! We apologize for the issues you experienced and appreciate your acknowledgment that we did try to contact you to make it right. We’re glad you enjoyed your family Thanksgiving and we hope you’ll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed November 2023
"Quick responses if concerns, and easy to get ahold of! Thank you for an amazing stay!"
Stayed November 2023
"Great property! - Short walk to the beach and the perfect size house for two families with kids. Beach area is small for the area. Short drive to shopping."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Johanna, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that the house was perfect and that you enjoyed the short walk to the beach. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Stayed August 2023
"Sugar Beach cottage private home - This house was very cozy neat and comfortable . Would recommend 5 star."
Stayed July 2023
"Great place to stay. It’s an easy 5 min walk to the beach with children on a sidewalk. The inside of the house is very cute with nice details and a nicely stocked kitchen. The pool was great! We did notice some pool tiles which were peeled off and placed next to the pool but, nothing major. Overall, as a family of four, we had a great experience."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Julian, We're thrilled to hear that you had a great family experience at the property. It is wonderful to hear that the easy access to the beach, well-stocked kitchen, and charming details in the house are all elements that contributed to your enjoyable stay. We'd love to have you stay with us again and we thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed June 2023
"Just perfect - The house was even better than the pics! It was The prettiest and most landscaped house that we saw in the area. Wish we could have stayed for longer to enjoy the beautiful porches and pool. Walk to beach was easy! Ubers easy to get as well."
Stayed June 2023
"Stay for Wedding - My now husband and I rented this house as a wedding gift to each other. We went to Destin to get married. This house was just perfect! Very close to the beach, private pool. We loved this house. Also had my bother, mother, sister and her spouse and our 3 year old son staying as well. Everyone had plenty of room! Awesome experience will rent again!"
Stayed March 2023
"cottage house - property was as advertised"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi! We are happy to know that this 3-bed/2.5-bath home in Crystal Beach met your expectations. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed January 2023
"Exceptional - "
Stayed January 2023
"Great location - This was a fantastic home to spend Christmas in, a short walk to the beach. Communication with property manager was pleasant and an extremely quick response time."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Misty, Thank you for letting us know that this was a great place to spend Christmas. We're glad the location was great and you enjoyed the short walk to the beach. We appreciate the nod to our communicative staff. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed November 2022
"Beautiful House In A Prime Location - This house is so beautiful and just feels like home. It is very open, clean, updated, and exquisitely decorated in the beach vibe fashion. My wife, five year old son, and myself absolutely loved our stay here and will be repeat renters of this property. The house is in a great location, it is quiet, and the walk to the beach is super easy. My biggest gripe was that the wifi network that was posted in the house never appeared on any of our devices and we never were able to connect, but we spent most of our time at the beach anyways. Additionally, the Roku TVs are nice (strangely those did connect to the wifi, but on a different network name), but the live TV stations offered are pretty lame, especially if you are looking for sports. My third and final "gripe" is that the kitchen is very randomly equipped. I will probably bring my own cookware next time.
All in all this was one of the best beach houses I've stayed at in the Destin area and I can't wait to go back. I also love the guest book that the owners left in the dining room. That is such a unique and lovely idea."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Timothy, Thank you for taking the time to let us know that you can’t wait to come back. We are so sorry about the WiFi. If you had let us know during your stay, we would have gladly helped get you connected. We are glad the location worked well for you and you enjoyed the walk to the beach. We look forward to seeing you next time. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed November 2022
"Everything was fine except the WiFi/ Internet. The code didn't work - The wifi never worked. We did everything. Come to find out the WiFi information provided was incorrect"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Ron, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're sorry that the wifi wasn't working as it should. If you had let us know during your stay, we would have been happy to send someone to help. We hope everything else about your stay was great. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed August 2022
"Destin - Very good, loved the pool and location to beach. Could use more towels , esp in kitchen , and the master bath sink drain slow.
Over all it was a great week, Thank you"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Tammy, Thank you for the 5-star review. If we had known during your stay that you needed more kitchen towels and had a slow-draining sink, we would have sent someone out to remedy those issues. We're glad the location worked well for you and that you enjoyed the pool. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed June 2022
"Wonderful Vacation - The house is just as it shows in the pictures, beautiful! It was perfect for my family of 4 adults, 2 children and 1 infant. We really enjoyed the private pool! It was so convenient to have a pack-n-play in the house so we didn't have to rent one. The public beach was really busy so we visited other beaches around the area. The beaches near Destin are just gorgeous! The house is in a great location. Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with us!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Lauren, We are so happy that you had a wonderful vacation. We're so glad the location was great and that the property was just as you expected. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed June 2022
"Beautiful property at Crystal Beach - We loved this property and the location was excellent. We can’t wait to go back ."
Stayed June 2022
"My happy place - Destin is a great place to vacation. This home was very nice. Loved the private pool and screened in porch. Short walk to the beach. Wish we could go more often."
Stayed May 2022
"Lovely, comfy house in Destin - My husband and I stayed for several days and were completely comfortable and entertained despite a rainy week. Particularly enjoyed the screened porch that looks out onto the pool. Would definitely book this property again!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
David, Thank you for letting us know that you were comfortable and entertained. We're sorry the weather didn't cooperate but we are glad you enjoyed the screened in porch overlooking the pool. We look forward to seeing you next time. Hopefully the sun will make an appearance. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2022
"Sugar Beach Cottage - The rental process was extremely streamlined. Communication with RealJoy vacations was excellent. Every question answered promptly & thoroughly. Will definitely rent again with this agency."
Stayed November 2021
"Clean, beachy home - Loved our stay here. Great outdoor spaces. Short walk to the beach. Walkable quiet area. Loved it!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Erika, we appreciate you letting us know that you loved staying in this clean 3-bed/2.5-bath home in Crystal Beach. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed October 2021
"Sugar Beach Cottage - Layout of house was great... needs a little attention in different areas but overall good place, short walk to beach..."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Pam, we are happy to know that you thought this 3-bed, 2.5-bath home is an overall good property with a great layout that is 350 yards to beach access. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed August 2021
"Nice Vacation spot!! - Everything about our stay was excellent!! We got into town a little early and we’re able to check in with the permission of the owners!! We had to clean up the pool a little but it wasn’t anything major… overall a pleasant experience!!!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi! We are happy to know that you enjoyed an overall pleasant rental experience while staying in this 3-bed/2.5-bath home in Crystal Beach. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed August 2021
"Lovely beach house - Lovely house, and it is a short walk to two public beach accesses. The one at the end of the street has a tiny public space. It’s worth the extra couple of blocks for more beach space. The wagon was great to take our stuff to the beach. We loved the screened porch, and the balconies were great for morning coffee. The house was perfect for our family of 7. The downside of the house is the front load washer is moldy, and three of the four pool lounge chairs were broken."
Stayed August 2021
"Great Vacation! - Sugar Beach Cottage was beautiful and clean. We had a great time and loved having the private pool! The beach was great and the walk there was easy with a wagon. We had a great vacation and would absolutely stay here again. There were only two very minor things that were less than ideal. The washing machine is starting to get a mildew smell to it and the patio furniture is getting a little worn. Neither of these things were a big deal to us, but might be something to keep in mind. Overall, a wonderful experience here!"
Stayed July 2021
"Great Stay - Overall a great location and nice house. During the peak travel season, the nearby public access beach is a short walk but quite small, so you’re better served renting a private umbrella and chairs if you have a large group. The pool is smaller than it appears in the photos, but a lot of fun nonetheless."
Stayed June 2021
"Awesome week! - Had a blast, property was pristine, beach was a short walk."
Stayed June 2021
"Beautiful home, great location - Rental experience was smooth, house was great, great location. Would stay again!"
Stayed May 2021
"Great - House was great, ice maker didn’t work."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We are very happy to know that you thought this 3-bed, 2.5-bath house in Crystal Beach was great. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the ice maker not working properly. We would have been more than happy to send someone out to try and resolve this issue or bring you ice had we been made aware during your stay. Thank you for your patience and for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed May 2021
"Cute Beach Decor! - Loved the beach decor throughout the house. Loved the screen porch! Great location down street from beach access. Busy corner! Outdoor pool area could use some updating and evening lighting- gas fire pit would be cool!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Denise, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience while staying in Sugar Beach Cottage. We are happy to know that you loved the beach decor of this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bedroom house in Crystal Beach, its screened-in porch, and its proximity to the beach. We will forward your message regarding the pool area and evening lighting to property managers so that they may review and assess these issues. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed December 2020
"Excellent - Beautiful property, pool was wonderful, private. Close to the beach, could not have asked for a better vacation!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Jill, we love that you had an excellent stay at Sugar Beach Cottage, a beautiful property with a wonderful pool and close to the beach. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed November 2020
"Sugar Beach Cottage - Great location, close to beach and restaurants.
House was spotless clean. Great experience."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Harold, we are glad to know that you had a great vacation rental experience while staying in the ideally located, spotless Sugar Beach Cottage. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed September 2020
"Cute little house! - This was the cutest little house! Decorated so cute, all updated! Loved having the private pool and screened porch outside! It was done being cleaned 2 hours early so they went ahead and let us in early! Super nice! Will stay here again!!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We love that you enjoyed the Sugar Beach Cottage rental with its private pool and screened porch. Thank you for choosing Real Joy. Please visit again soon.
Stayed August 2020
"Adorable Beach House - We loved Sugar Beach Cottage. The house was beautiful. The master bedroom and bathroom were gorgeous. The house was clean and everything we needed was provided. Clean linens were folded on the couch for the sleeper sofa. There were plenty of pillows in the closets. We really enjoyed or stay. The pool was also perfect. There were double red flags our whole stay, so the pool really saved us. Also plenty of outdoor seating and umbrellas at the pool."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hello Ashley, We are delighted to hear our home was perfect for your family vacation. Please come back on your next vacation!
Stayed August 2020
"Great multi-family house - House was perfect for our vacation. Wife, our 2 kids, their spouses, & their 3 kids. Plenty of room, short walk to private beach, & a pool for the rainy day. Close to food & also able to cook in roomy kitchen. Thanks!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Chuck, We love hearing about great family vacations! Thank you for your review. Please come back again soon for another joyful vacation!
Stayed August 2020
"We had fun and it was a very nice home. - My family and I really enjoyed the pool and the whole house was beautiful. We will book again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Whitney, we're happy you enjoyed this house and its pool. Thanks for the review.
Stayed July 2020
"Beautiful property - House was great. Beautifully decorated. Beach and convenience store walkable. Loved the private pool!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We're pleased to hear you had a great time and enjoyed the pool and location. We hope you'll stay with us again, thanks for the review.
Stayed June 2020
"Beautiful house and beach! - This was our first trip to Destin and the house nor beach disappointed. The house is a short walk to beach & they have a beach wagon to assist you with your things. The pool was great to come back to after being on the beach. The house itself fit all of our needs and was very spacious. The only complaint was not knowing there is limited public space at the beach access at end of road. There are other areas but for convenience we stayed at one at end of rd. Plan to get there early if you want a close spot to the water. Overall we had an amazing time! We also visited crab island and rented boats- highly recommend that as well."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Natalie, we're glad you enjoyed the short walk to the beach and had an amazing time. Thanks for the review, we hope you'll be back.
Stayed June 2020
"Perfect vacation - everything about this property was perfect! The house has so much charm! The pool area is private and very nice. We really loved the screened in porch with our 18 month old. The walk to the beach is short. If you have little ones I do recommend a wagon to put them in to get to the beach. I also recommend getting to the beach early, around 630am, to set up your tent because the public access beach area is pretty small. Overall we had a wonderful stay! We would definitely recommend this house to others and love to come back!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Sara, we're so glad you loved this property and its pool! Thanks for the review, we hope to see you again soon.
Stayed June 2020
"We absolutely loved our stay! - Sugar Beach Cottage was the perfect house for our girls trip! Plenty of space, amazing location just a short walk to the beach, and the private pool was a must."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thanks for the review. We're so glad to hear you liked the private pool and the location. We hope to see you again in the future.
Stayed March 2020
"Awesome trip - Great location, house was exactly as described on the website. We will be back to this house!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Walter, we're happy to hear that Sugar Beach Cottage was a part of your awesome trip! We're also glad to hear you were pleased with the location. We appreciate you staying with us and look forward to your next visit!
