Stayed July 2024
"Amazing place and the host was responsive and informative! The spot was perfect with quick access to the beach! The place was exactly as pictured and even better in person. Highly recommended!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Lindsey, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're thrilled that you enjoyed the amazing spot with quick beach access and found everything just as pictured, if not better! We look forward to hosting you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed July 2024
"Easy check in. Beautiful location. Quiet."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Riza, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and found the location to be beautiful and quiet. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed July 2024
"The stay was nice. I like how close the beach was. Nice view from the balcony."
Stayed June 2024
"Wonderful - Cleanliness, Size, and the Views
Nothing"
Stayed May 2024
"Loved the area and private beach!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Joye, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the area and private beach during your stay. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2024
"Amazing Resort - I absolutely love the beach view. Access to everything was very easy. I'll definitely be back and I recommend this resort to anyone who's looking to have an amazing time. This amazing and awesome trip was for my birthday and I had an incredible time here.
The only thing that I didn't like was that the bathroom shower by the entrance door didn't work and I did report it because I didn't want the company to think that I did it and it was already like that when I arrived."
Stayed April 2024
"Podría repetirse
Podría repetirse - Cerca de la playa
Lugar muy tranquilo y personal muy amable en el bar
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Stayed March 2024
"Very relaxing, clean and short walk to beach. Definitely will be back. - Very clean and a great location. It was stocked with all things necessary to just relax. Would drive the extra 5 minutes to Walmart for all your personal needs though. Pool area was well kept. We will definitely be back.
If you can’t do a lot of steps or have small children or beach wagons I would suggest crossing street from lobby and using their beach entrance. My opinion it would be a lot easier but with saying that, their pier to beach is very nice."
Stayed March 2024
"Great location with perfect beach access, close to restaurants and shopping."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
April, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. It's fantastic to hear you enjoyed the great location and easy beach access, along with the nearby restaurants and shopping options. We hope to see you back soon for more memorable experiences. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed October 2023
"This place was point on & very clean upon arrival! The only thing I would add is better check out instructions, otherwise it was GREAT!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Angela, We're pleased to hear that the place met your expectations and was very clean upon your arrival. Your feedback about check-out instructions is duly noted, and we'll work to improve that aspect. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Stayed August 2023
"This Airbnb was perfect! The host was super responsive!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Samantha, We're delighted to hear that your Airbnb experience was perfect and that our staff was responsive. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Stayed August 2023
"This is our third time staying at Surfside, but our first time in this condo. We would definitely stay there again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Robert, Thank you for choosing RealJoy for your stay at Surfside. We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience in this condo, and we look forward to welcoming you back for your next visit.
Stayed July 2023
"Great view and beach access. Very comfortable place to stay."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
James, We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the great view, beach access, and comfortable accommodations. We hope to welcome you back in the future for another wonderful stay! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed July 2023
"Perfect place, super quiet and great location near everything. Condo had everything we needed & more and was worth the price we paid. Everything was extremely clean as well when we checked in."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Yesenia, We're thrilled to hear that you found our condo to be a perfect and quiet place in a convenient location. It's great to know that the accommodations met your needs and expectations, and that you found everything to be clean and well-maintained. We take pride in providing a comfortable and well-equipped environment for our guests. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we're glad to have contributed to your enjoyable stay. We hope to welcome you back in the future for another wonderful experience. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed July 2023
"Loved it. Place was kid friendly and easy access to the beach. Loved the bridge overpass instead of walking across the incoming traffic with the kids!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Debanhi, We're thrilled to hear that you loved your time with us and that the place was kid-friendly and had easy access to the beach. We're glad that you appreciated the bridge overpass for a safer crossing with the kids. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed June 2023
"Exceptional - "
Stayed June 2023
"Great stay! Even though the unit is across the street from the beach, it’s got a great view and easy access. Place was clean and honestly better than the pictures."
Stayed May 2023
"We loved the stay! Easy access to beach and really clean!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Luke, We are thrilled to hear that you loved your stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2023
"Had a great time. Nice place to stay. The living room couch needs to updated. It was a little ran down and uncomfortable."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Natasha Or Linda, Thank you for letting us know that you had a great time. We’re sorry the couch was uncomfortable for you. We will pass along your comments to the owner for their consideration. We hope you enjoyed some time on our beautiful beaches and had a safe trip home. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2023
"O apartamento é super BEM localizado, com facil acesso à praia. Apartamento muito bem decorado (todo na tematica de praia), espacoso, novo, equipado (panelas, utensilios, items de praia, toalhas extras, jogos). Recomendamos o apartamento e adoramos nossa estadia!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Ludmilla, Gracias por hacernos saber que le encantó su estadía. Nos alegra que la ubicación haya sido conveniente y esperamos que nos visite nuevamente. Gracias por elegir RealJoy.
Stayed April 2023
"Great place to stay"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Isai, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your stay. We’re glad this was a great place. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed April 2023
"Great place! Felt right at home. Very clean! Loved the master bedroom and balcony!"
Stayed August 2022
"I would definitely recommend it his place to anyone, it was just perfect"
Stayed July 2022
"We really enjoyed the condo. It was clean and provided everything we needed during our trip. The check in was smooth and the staff were welcoming. The convenience of location was also very much appreciated."
Stayed July 2022
"The condo was very nice and clean . My family really enjoyed their stay and so did I .
Highly recommended"
Stayed June 2022
"Other then the guest bathroom shower not draining and being able to hear everything in the guest room our stay was great! Easy access to the beach from the condo. The tiki bar was probably our favorite!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Kayla, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your stay at Surfside Resort. We apologize for the frustration caused by the guest bathroom shower not draining properly. If you had let us know during your stay we would have sent someone to fix it. We're glad you enjoyed the easy beach access and the tiki bar. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed June 2022
"Awesome - "
Stayed June 2022
"Awesome - There are no comments available for this review"
Stayed June 2022
"Great place
No complaint"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hoi, Thank you for the 5 star review of your stay at Surfside Resort. We're so glad that this was a great place for you and that you have no complaints! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed April 2022
"April Getaway - Loved the location and facilities. The condo could have use more cleaning before we arrived. Under sofa, patio, and carpets."
Stayed April 2022
"The place is very nice and also is in a very nice location. The drawer’s were a little dirty had hair and debris in them other than that everything went well. Everything was explained very well and had no other problems. I would definitely recommend this place."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Amy, Thank you for letting us know about your stay at Surfside Resort and are glad to know you enjoyed the location. We will make a note for the cleaning company to do better next time. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed October 2021
"Very nice unit, clean, stylish"
Stayed September 2021
"Very good!!!"
Stayed August 2021
"Wonderful visit"
Stayed July 2021
"This is a GREAT location in Miramar Beach.
Things we enjoyed: 3rd floor unit was great. Kitchen is well-equipped. Very clean unit with nice showers and upgrades. Washer and dryer in unit. Plenty of space for our family of 4. Loved the sky bridge to beach, the tiki bar next to the beach was awesome for sitting in the shade with a tropical cocktail and looking at the ocean. Having the 2 chair service with an umbrella included was great, the sun is intense. Great proximity to restaurants and shopping. Overall, we really liked it!
Considerations: only 2 dishwasher tablets were provided, bring more if you need them. Bring a blanket if you are cold-natured like me, there were no extra blankets in the unit."
Stayed July 2021
"Very nice condo! Decorated very cute and beachy. - The condo was great and beds were comfy! The overall complex is older and could use some updates but it was good. Easy walk across the street or walkway to beach. The sand and water are beautiful!! But lots and lots of people on the beach. Baytown Wharf in Miramar is a very close drive and super cute! Worth going to and watching fireworks on Wednesday nights. Lots of traffic driving to Destin or Seaside but are cute areas."
Stayed June 2021
"Yes - Prior to booking this reservation the reviews were not good, but in spite of that we booked so glad we did The Condo was absolutely amazing to locations of beach just steps away, stores, food etc. Also the Condo was clean updated and bathrooms was great looked luxury. We loved patio with views of gulf. Loved having 2 loungers & umbrella at the beach. Also appreciated being able to cook in with fully functional kitchen. Then having Access to washer and dryer in the unit made it possible not to travel home with sand filled clothes & towels. I will DEFINITELY be booking again in the future.
Restaurant on site served subpar food for price we paid, never again. Overall the stay was awesome. Last thing, the last night we went to The Track amusement park (6 miles away) it was great for entire family. Real joy allowed early check in , all information sent timely. Every time i called their response was immediate. THANK YOU VRBO/REAL-JOY
for making our vacation the best!! The Wilsons & Johnsons"
Stayed June 2021
"Awesome - Location & the view was beautiful
I wasn’t in the system when checking in even though I booked over a month in advance"
Stayed May 2021
"I loved the room and location. Would stay here again."
Stayed May 2021
"Rental company - The only problem we had was on our last day, evening time someone knocked on the door, then knew the door code and walked in. Didn’t say who he was or what he wanted, just said oh I’m sorry didn’t know someone staying here. We contacted the rental company and said it was one of their own. Just find it worrisome that someone just came on in, and from a rental company who should have known someone was staying there."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Lisa, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience while staying in Surfside Resort 309. We are happy to know that you had an overall good stay in this two-bed/two-bath condo and we are thankful for your five-star review. We would like to truly apologize for the incident which occurred on your last day. Yes, one of our inspectors showed up unannounced. He did knock and let himself in via the door code to drop something off, a day early. This was truly our mistake. We are running new software and are making adjustments. Unfortunately this detail was overlooked. We always notify guests if we need access to a unit while they are renting. The only exception would be during an emergency, which we would still ensure the guest is kept in the loop. Thank you for your patience and for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed May 2021
"Great location and very clean n nice! We had amazing time"
Stayed March 2021
"Great place, fun decor! We had a blast! - It was a great place to stay. Will do it again!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Christie, we appreciate you letting us know that you had a blast staying at the great Surfside Resort and would stay here again. Thank you for choosing Real Joy. Please visit again soon.
Stayed October 2020
"We enjoyed our stay at Surfside! Great proximity to the beach. Clean place. Master bedroom is extremely bright in the AMs- bring an eye mask!"
Stayed October 2020
"Great - There are no comments available for this review"
Stayed September 2020
"The place is much more beautiful than in the photos. when i go to destin again i will definitely stay in the same place. thank you"
Stayed August 2020
"The apt is cute and well equipped. The beds are comfortable but note that the master bedroom is VERY BRIGHT, so bring you eyes cover otherwise you will be waking up everyday at sunrise. The building is right accross the beach, but it is very old. There is a serious issue with the elevators, there was aways a line of people waiting for one. The biggest issue that we faced when at the public areas of the building (and this is not RealJoy’s fault) is that NO ONE IS WEARING A MASK. Overall good property."
Stayed August 2020
"Exceptional - My family and myself seemed to be the only guests wearing masks within the resort, and the elevators were crowded most if the time."
Stayed August 2020
"Great place ! Would stay again"
Stayed July 2020
"Perfect location - This was a perfect property for our vacation, clean, well equipped and very well located! Access to the beach is just steps away, restaurant is great and front desk is friendly and helpful. Overall great experience and would rent again.
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Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We're so glad you thought this condo was a perfect fit for your vacation! We hope to see you again in the future.
Stayed June 2020
"Beach getaway 🐬🏖 - Staying here has made me look into getting a condo. I loved the decor! It was like walking into HomeGoods! Short walk to beach and I enjoyed the complimentary beach chairs."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We're so happy to hear you loved the decor and location of this amazing condo. Thanks for the review.
Stayed August 2019
"Exceptional - There are no comments available for this review"
Stayed August 2019
"This place was SO cute! It was clean and decorated very well which gave the perfect beach feel. It’s spacious and the layout is very comfortable. Wasn’t directly beachfront but the amenities of the resort made it well worth it. Only complaint is there are no fans for circulating the air in the unit, but for the most part the temperature was comfortable enough. My partner and I loved the location and the overall quality of our stay. Would recommend!"
Stayed August 2019
"This condo was great with an amazing view! Real Joy really made every step so smooth. I am looking forward to my next trip."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Nancy, thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you found the views great and we look forward to your return! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy Vacations!
Stayed June 2019
"We had a fantastic time at this condo! The unit was very clean, well decorated, and in a great location. There was plenty of communication in the weeks leading up to our stay, during our stay, and after. The location is perfect! Nice building, covered parking, great pool, huge balcony, and sky bridge over to the beach. I would 100% rent this condo again in the future. My only complaint is about the building, itself, and has nothing to do with the unit. The building only has two public elevators, so they get really backed up on Saturday afternoon during check-in times. But that was seriously my only complaint. Thanks for a great stay!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Jay, thank you for your feedback! We're happy to hear you had a fantastic time and found the unit clean and location great! We value your referrals and hope you will come back to visit! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy Vacations!
Stayed August 2018
"Great spot we will be back!"
Stayed June 2018
"Beautiful place to stay - I enjoyed my stay everything was great, the only complaint was the dryer didn't work & I called in to have it repaired, but no one came until the day before I left, so I made several trips to the dryer on the lobby floor. But they did repair it, & other than that I enjoyed my stay."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Amanda, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this great condo. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and that we did respond to your needs. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed March 2018
"Lovely Stay - We had a lovely stay here, very relaxing location, it was clean & near everything. Plenty of space inside the condo with the unusual layout and big balcony outside. We loved hitting Whale's Tail after soaking up some sun. No complaints, had a nice time."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Donna. Thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the location of this unit and found it clean and spacious. We value your referrals and hope you will come back to see us! Thanks again for your review and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed September 2016
"Very happy with vacation - We stayed in room 309 which was one of the best decisions we've made for vacation. Our keys and parking passes were at the desk when we arrived. There were dollies for the suitcases which made unloading easier. The room was clean and pretty up to date. We had a view of the pool/deck and most importantly of the ocean. Each room (bedrooms and living space) had patio access. There were 6 of us (including a baby) and everyone seemed pretty comfortable. The wrap around mirrors made the space seem even bigger. There is a formal dining room table to eat meals together if people wished. I wish we would have known that there would be beach toys and boogie boards in the unit so we didn't need to bring our own, but its better to under promise and over deliver! We had direct beach access from the building which made things more convenient and saved us from having to find parking etc. We will definitely be back and look forward to renting this unit again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for your glowing review! We're so happy to hear that our great condo exceeded your expectations and you enjoyed that fantastic views and beach access. We would love to have you stay with us again at Real Joy. Thank you for the feedback.
Stayed August 2016
"Great time - Safe Place and Friendly. The beach chair rental guys was exceptionally helpful!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for letting us know you had a great time during your stay. We're happy to hear you had great service from the beach chair guys, and that you felt safe during your visit. Thank you for the feedback and for staying with Real Joy.