Stayed October 2024
"Our family had a fantastic time at this location. The house was just like the photos, we loved the private pool and just being steps away from the ocean. RealJoy was very easy to contact and answer any questions we had during our stay. Definitely recommend and hope to return soon. ♥️"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Megan, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are thrilled to hear that your family had a fantastic time at our location. It's wonderful to know that the house met your expectations and you enjoyed the private pool and proximity to the ocean. We're glad our team was responsive and helpful during your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed August 2024
"Great Family House Near Beach - The location of this house is fantastic - less than a five minute walk to Miramar Beach. The area is quiet and lots of restaurants nearby. It’s a little ways away from the craziness of Destin but close enough to enjoy those activities too.
It was nice to have the two beach chairs available but we didn’t really use them. The house was large, clean, and as described. The key system they use was a bit outdated and the doors were difficult. The house would work best for 6 people or less. The couches are heavily worn out and only 5 can sit comfortably. They need to update the seating in the family area. The bedrooms and bathrooms were nice. The pool was the perfect size. The master bathroom shower started leaking onto the kitchen ceiling! We called maintenance and they arrived quickly but were not able to fix the issue while we were there. Hopefully they address soon! Overall, a good home for a family of 5-6, close to Miramar Beach."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Kylie, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the location, the cleanliness, and the size of the home. We appreciate your feedback on the seating and the maintenance issue, and we will address these concerns to ensure a more comfortable and enjoyable experience for future guests. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed July 2024
"Excellent Stay - Great experience! The house was extremely clean and very convenient. Everything was just as it was listed. We will definitely book again if we Destin is where we are traveling and they have the availability!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Cara, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience and found the house clean and convenient. We look forward to seeing you again soon if your travels bring you back to Destin! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed July 2024
"Devin was great to work with. The place was beautiful. Beach was right there. Wonderful experience."
Stayed June 2024
"Fantastic place within walking distance to the beach, with no streets or highways to cross. My kids had a wonderful time at both the pool and the beach. The place was clean and fully equipped with everything you might need. I definitely want to return in the future."
Stayed May 2024
"great place"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Jamie, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you had a wonderful experience and hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed April 2024
"Great value for location - The property was every nice and accurately described in description.Beach is much closer than described.The pool is nice but can’t be heated so this spot is best when temperatures are high.Overall good stay and would rent property again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Khalil, Thank you for the 5-star review. It's wonderful to hear that the property exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed the proximity to the beach and the pool facilities. We appreciate your insights about the pool heating and are glad it was a good fit for your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed January 2024
"Amazing location! - The property could not be located in a better place! Walking distance to the beach and all stores and restaurants you need! The house was clean and comfortable. The host responded quickly when we needed. The beach was clean and peaceful. We totally recommend this house!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for the 5-star review! We're glad that you were comfortable and that the location was convenient for exploring local attractions. It's great that our quick response added to your positive experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another peaceful beach getaway. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed January 2024
"Excellent! RealJoy was a great company to deal with. They were accommodating and quick to respond. The only thing missing was a Keurig coffee maker and a few area rugs to make the house more homey. We would definitely return. "
Stayed November 2023
"The place was absolutely breathe taking. We loved it very much."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Elizabeth, We are thrilled to hear that you loved your vacation. We are glad to hear it was breathtaking and we hope you will visit us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed October 2023
"Girl’s weekend getaway - The house was fantastic! It was very clean, nicely decorated, and comfortable. It feels just like being at home. All the pictures are exactly what you get with the house. The beach is not a far walk at all and it was great to have beach service. We also enjoyed having our own pool. Thank you for a wonderful long weekend."
Stayed August 2023
"Family vacation - Great experience at this property. Beach access was easy, complimentary umbrella/chair service was a plus, and the check in process was a breeze. I question the size of the beds/mattresses other than the king. They are listed as queen size but definitely looked/felt more like fulls."
Stayed June 2023
"The home was beautiful."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Tamara, We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed this beautiful home. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed April 2023
"Great place to stay - My family along with 2 friends enjoyed our stay very much. The home was very clean and not worn out like many rentals. It was also very well equipped. My only suggestion would be to have a heated pool even if the rental cost increased or there was an additional charge for heat. During our stay in spring of the year the pool is completely unusable."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Matt, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your rental experience. We are happy to know that you found this three-bedroom, three-bath home to be a great place to stay, being very clean and well equipped. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed April 2023
"This house is extremely beautiful and is walking distance to the beach will definetly stay here again!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Rubi, We are happy to hear that you enjoyed this beautiful home and being within walking distance of the beach. We look forward to your next visit. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed April 2023
"Great space to be so close to the beach, yet to have your own space."
Stayed March 2023
"Great place and helpful hosts - We enjoyed 3 days of fishing, hiking and family talks.
Great getaway. Trevor and Kelley are fine hosts.
Te awa Lodge around the bend if you don't want to cook or set coffee.
Highly recommended."
Stayed March 2023
"PERFECT! - This place has it all. I didn't count the steps to the beach but if I have to guess, I would say 50, that's how close to it the property is.
The pool doesn't have a heater even though we had amazing weather(75 and above) it wasn't enough to warm up the water...
Other than that, everything was great."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Claudia, Thank you for the 5-star review. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the close proximity to the beach and the beautiful weather during your stay. We hope you enjoyed exploring local attractions and had a safe trip home. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed January 2023
"Steps from Beach and close to shopping - We arrived at the house and the valve on the outdoor shower had cracked due to the freezing conditions. The shower was gushing water. I called the emergency number at 11:30 pm and someone picked up immediately and the property manager was at our place within 15 minutes. Quick resolution on the issue!!
Someone had previously left a comment that the house did not provide condiments or seasoning. So we packed and brought what we needed.
Great location tucked into a small neighborhood steps from the beach. The weather was a little cool during our visit so we shopped at the outlets across the street. Baytown wharf is a great location to visit. Very clean home with lots of space to relax inside and out with the wrap around porch. Would definitely come back to this location."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Corinne, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are glad to hear that the location was convenient and we appreciate the nod to our responsive staff regarding the frozen outside shower. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed September 2022
"This house was great for the group we had! Proximity to the beach was as good as you can get without actually being on the beach. Proximity to grocery stores, restaurants, etc was great! So easy to get around Destin! Would recommend this place to anyone wanting to go to Destin!"
Stayed August 2022
"My stay was relaxing and peaceful
The place was exactly as described
The real joy people were helpful"
Stayed July 2022
"Exceeded my expectations! very clean, great size pool, and steps from the beach."
Stayed June 2022
"Just as advertised! Great home and an even better location! - The property was extremely clean and remarkably cozy. There was just enough room for our family of 4 to each have their own space, but the home could easily accommodate three couples as well. Check in was a breeze as all details were provided the morning of arrival via email. Both the first and second levels have wrap around porches which are great for relaxing in a shaded area during the day or watching the stars in the evening. The finishes in the home were high end and the proximity to the beach is even closer than it appears on the online description. The beds were extremely comfortable leading to a restful night's sleep each evening of our stay. The owners have taken great care to ensure the guests have everything they need for a true "home away from home" experience. The package includes two complimentary beach chair rentals, a table for your beverages, and an umbrella when you go to enjoy the beach. The backyard space is close to other units, but the landscaping is done remarkably well so as to provide almost total privacy. The pool was great for cooling off after returning from a day at the beach and there is even an outdoor shower to rinse all the sand off before going in the pool or back into the home. The home also has a birds nest on the 3rd level with peek a boo views of the Gulf. It would have been great to have seating outside on the birds nest level, however. There is a sign that asks guests not to take seating up to the birds nest and we respected this request so we weren't really able to utilize the space other than going up to take a quick look upon arrival. A minor request would also be to have housekeeping take a look at the kitchen inventory regularly. When attempting to cook dinner, there was an inoperable can opener which caused me to have to leave and go get one to finish dinner. A minor inconvenience, but not a trip I wanted to take for something that should have been there. Either way, this certainly didn't damper our experience as the rental property is easily a 5 out of 5 and potential guests won't go wrong with this property. We highly recommend Crow's Nest to any traveler!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Derrick, Thank you for letting us know about your stay. We're so glad that everything was as expected and the location was great. We're sorry about the can opener. We'll let housekeeping know to take a look at the kitchen items in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed April 2022
"The Sunseeker was perfect for our family, the house was just as described with all the amenities we could have needed! Great indoor and outdoor space, very short easy walk to the beach and a great area to take a run/walk, exceptional shopping and many dining options."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Marissa, Thank you for reviewing your stay at Sun Seeker. We are so pleased that it was as you expected and that it had everything that you needed. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed April 2022
"Perfect Family Vacation - 11/10 Will be booking again or another one of their properties. Everything was as advertised and beyond. Our whole family of 6 enjoyed every aspect of the house, location, and property amenities. Clean and updated, staff was on top of everything we loved every minute."
Stayed March 2022
"You will love it! - We spent 28 days enjoying SunSeeker 1. Very clean, location was great for walking to the beach, shopping and strolling down Scenic 98. It was too cool for the pool but it provided a great view to relax by. The gas grill was a nice surprise and we used it often. Laundry on-site was so convenient. Layout of the house was open and fresh. Fun times were had."
Stayed January 2022
"Property was beautiful and super well located (less than 2 minute walk from the beach), spotless clean when we arrived, really great. Communication was wonderful, we had to leave a day early and they were extremely responsive even though it was the first of the year."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Maria, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your stay in this beautiful, well-located three-bed, three-bath vacation home. We are very happy to know that you found this property to be spotless upon your arrival and RealJoy provided you with wonderful communication. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed December 2021
"Great location for a winter trip. About 100yd walk through a condo parking lot and we’re on the boardwalk with the beach all to ourselves.
Comfy house. Comfy beds. Definitely recommend!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Lucas, we appreciate you letting us know that you would definitely recommend this comfortable, well-located three-bed, three-bath home. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed November 2021
"Great property close to the beach - Great house and close to the beach. Everything was great. Keep in mind the pool is not heated and cleaning supplies, toilet paper/ paper towels are up to the guest."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Matt, we are pleased to know that everything was great during your stay in this great three-bed/three-bath house that is less than 100 yards from the beach. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed October 2021
"We LOVED our stay here! The place was clean, the kitchen had everything we needed, the pool on the property was super convenient, and it was literally a 3-minute walk to the beach. Don't have enough good things to say - would absolutely stay here again!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Keli, we are very happy to know that you loved staying in this three-bed, three-bath house, finding it to be clean with a well-stocked kitchen; and you would absolutely stay here again. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed August 2021
"Had an amazing time - The property was very clean and nicely updated. The only complaint we had was that we booked for one week and we had 3 rolls of toilet paper, 1 paper towel and only 2 pods for the dishwasher! So if you decided to stay here you basically need to buy everything yourself!! Otherwise we had a great time!! 2 min walk to the beach loved it"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Kady, we are very pleased to know that you had a great time staying in this very clean and nicely updated three-bed, three-bath home in Miramar Beach. Please accept our apology for there not being more available supplies. As mentioned in the rental agreement, housekeeping provides a limited amount (starters) of such items as paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, and dish detergent. Guests must provide any additional items needed for/during their stay. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed August 2021
"Awesome location and the pool is great especially if you get burnt out from going to the beach! Great kitchen to cook meals in and with a grocery store so close it makes it even more convenient to cook meals at the house. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend this place to anyone vacationing Miramar Beach!"
Stayed June 2021
"Love this house! - We had a great week! The house was perfect for the 4 of us. Clean and well stocked with towels/linens."
Stayed May 2021
"Great place to stay! - We had a group of 4 adults and 4 young kids and it was perfect. It’s close to the beach, had the pool for easy entertainment, and was located close enough to the main strip where you could get what you want, but was far enough away where you still felt like you were on vacation. It’s a very nice rental home and I would definitely stay here again!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience while staying in Sun Seeker, a three-bed, three-bath Windancer house in Miramar Beach. We are happy to know that this very nice rental house was perfect for your group, especially because of the pool and its proximity to the beach; and you would definitely stay here again. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed April 2021
"The Sun Seeker was the most wonderful place to stay on vacation!! With its close proximity to the beach (steps away), private pool, and beautiful clean interior, we would definitely stay here again!!"
Stayed April 2021
"Enjoyed our stay. Can’t wait to go back."
Stayed April 2021
"This place is amazing!!!
You are very close to the beach and the setup is great.
We had a lot of towels and the beds were clean and comfortable.
We WILL come back and soon!!!"
Stayed February 2021
"Great location, clean house, loved everything."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Olivia, we appreciate you letting us know that you loved everything while staying in this clean, ideally located rental house, less than 100 yards from the beach and right across Highway 98 from Silver Sands Outlet Mall. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed February 2021
"Beautiful place with all the accommodations needed for a Destin trip. Close to shopping, grocery store, drug store, coffee shops, restaurants, easy beach access, private pool this place has it all. You will enjoy your stay."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Greetings Chauncey! Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed the location and easy beach access! We hope you will come back to visit! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for choosing Real Joy!
Stayed December 2020
"Great location, home is beautiful with all amenities described. Very clean, easy check in.
We would stay here again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Jason, thank you for your feedback! We are happy to hear you found the home clean and location great. We hope you will come back to see us! Thanks again for your feedback and thank you for choosing Real Joy!
Stayed October 2020
"October Paradise - We had four adults and three small children during our stay at the sunseeker. Plenty of room and the outdoor space was our primary living room. The pool was great and we used the grill nightly! I love check ins like this. I hate going to another location to check in. Not here! I received my code and off we went. Definitely renting again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Brady, we appreciate you providing us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience at Sun Seeker. We love that your group had plenty of space, enjoyed using the pool and grill, and had an easy check-in. Thank you for choosing Real Joy. Please visit again soon.
Stayed September 2020
"Great family vacation. Definitely will return."
Stayed September 2020
"This house was an amazing stay. The proximity to the beach and the private pool were the best of both worlds. The location is superb being so close to the grocery as well as shopping centers. All around great, private vacation home that won’t disappoint."
Stayed August 2020
"Relaxing Family Vacation - This house was great all around! Very clean inside. Nicely decorated, looks very new! Pool was awesome. Beach access was literally 100 yards away. I will definitely come back again!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Greetings Alesha, Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted your family had a great vacation and loved the beach access location! Please return again soon.
Stayed January 2020
"What a wonderful place to stay!! Gorgeous house in a prime location! The beach was only steps away. The neighborhood is nice and quiet, and the house was beautiful. Lots of space for our family and we had an incredible experience. We will definitely be back!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed being steps from the beach and found the unit spacious for your family! 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 October 2019
"Destination Destin - Great location, great home , we loved it"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Richard, thanks for your five star feedback on Sun Seeker! We're so happy to hear you loved your stay in this great home and enjoyed the location. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to see you again in the future!
Stayed September 2019
"Great place!!"
Stayed August 2019
"Excellent location - Just a short walk to the beach and in an excellent location...."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi John, thanks for your feedback on Sun Seeker. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed that short walk to the beach and excellent location! We appreciate you booking with RealJoy and hope to see you again soon!
Stayed August 2019
"Beautiful home with awesome pool!! Great location!! Very clean with all updated appliances and furnishings. Loved our stay!!"
Stayed August 2019
"Best Family Vacation - This was our first experience using VRBO and we were not disappointed. We had a relaxing vacation even with 3 small kids in tow. The private pool was our favorite! Beach access was great. We loved having the grill in the backyard by the pool. We will be back!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Julia, thank you for your review! We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the private pool and found the beach access great! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed July 2019
"Best vacation house ever - This will be our family vacation home for years to come!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Alesha, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this great home! We hope you enjoyed the easy beach access and private pool! We look forward to your return! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed July 2019
"Place was amazing. Amazing"
Stayed June 2019
"Great location - The location of the property was great with easy access to the beach.
The rental system was glitchy but the service reps were very helpful with the check in info.
The only issue was the trash service did not pick up as advised in the check in email. We were able to find a maintenance employee who took it away for us."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Jenna, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this great home! We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the easy beach access and we hope you enjoyed the free seasonal beach service! We value your referrals and hope you will come back to visit! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed June 2019
"Awesome! - Our stay at The Sunseeker was amazing! The house was recently rennovated and the close beach access was perfect!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Katie, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely home. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the easy beach access and we hope you enjoyed the private pool! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed June 2019
"Great place! - My family and I enjoyed this property, the private pool and close proximity to the beach!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Frank, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely home. We're pleased to hear you family enjoyed your stay and the private pool and easy beach access! We hope you will come back to see us! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed May 2019
"Perfect Location! Quick walk to beach! - We stayed here with our two kids and our moms. It is a very short walk to the beach- free chair service ( just get there early to reserve your spot). The pool is a great size. The porches are great for relaxing. We had plenty of room for our party of 6. The kids loved the top floor balcony & the ice cream truck stopping daily! We enjoyed our FunPass to Baytowne Wharf, as well. Company was easy to contact for questions."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Amy, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely home. We're happy to hear you found the home spacious and you enjoyed the short walk to the beach. 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!
