Stayed October 2024
"We had such a great time!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Joanna, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're so glad you had a great time and hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed September 2024
"Perfect for our group of 10 - Nice clean place near the beach. Easy access, great neighborhood pool. Great communication with property manager. Would have been nice, considering what you're paying, if more trash bags & TP were included."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Dan, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed the convenient location and amenities. 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 join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed August 2024
"Everything was teal nice and easily accessible"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Stormy, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you found everything to be nice and easily accessible during your visit. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed August 2024
"Cleaned and spacious house"
Stayed August 2024
"From start to finish our vacation here was absolutely wonderful. Clean and beautiful home located in a great community and area. We look forward to coming back!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Amanda, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that your vacation experience was wonderful, from the clean and beautiful home to the great community and area. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed July 2024
"The house is as described. We liked the location close to the beach. If you are traveling with kids, I recommend you to bring a wagon and/or stroller, or take the shuttle, just keep in mind that it does not run 24 hours.
The house is in good shape. They’ll let you know what you should bring and what they will provide.
We were a party of 9, including 7 adults and 2 kids. We had a blast!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hernando, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We’re glad you enjoyed the house and its close proximity to the beach. Your tips about traveling with kids and using the shuttle are appreciated. We hope you’ll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed July 2024
"Muy buena ubicación y el área de la alberca es excelente"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Israel, Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para informarnos sobre sus vacaciones. Nos complace que haya disfrutado de la ubicación y del área de la piscina. Esperamos que se una a nosotros nuevamente pronto. Gracias por elegir RealJoy.
Stayed July 2024
"Location is convenient! Surrounded with good places to eat. House was as described."
Stayed June 2024
"Great stay! Clean home and the neighborhood was great. The lagoon style pool was also very fun and easy to get into. I will say that we were frustrated that you cannot bring a golf cart into the community and that wasn’t told to us until check-in, after we already reserved and paid for the cart. Entry signs at the community say they are permitted when they are not. So you are stuck paying $30 per night to park it outside the gates or they tow it. Also the shuttle to the beach does not run all day. Be prepared to provide ALL of your basics. We ran out of trash bags, toilet paper, paper towels, etc all after the first day and no extras are provided. We had to go buy all of that. Regardless, we loved our stay and enjoyed. I recommend providing more household basics & at least pantry basics like salt, pepper, cooking spray, etc!"
Stayed June 2024
"Wonderful! The condo was clean and comfortable. The employees were eager to assist and quick to discuss any issues. A - Roomy, clean and very quiet.
The beach is a distance away and parking is terrible for the very small public beach access. Most of the beach is private again with very small access. We just drove to a larger beach area where we didn’t have to pay $20 to park. If you bring a large wagon it could be worth the walk."
Stayed October 2023
"This place was so beautiful me and my family loved it if you have a big family this is the place to stay the only I didn't like was the washer worked perfectly but the dyer would not dyer the clothes and smell like mildew and we had to go buy new towels and rags from Walmart because of course the kids was taking the towels to the pool everyday ."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Ronesha, We're delighted to hear that you and your family loved the place! We appreciate your feedback about the washer and dryer. Next time let us know and we will send help. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we hope to host you again in the future.
Stayed August 2023
"This place was close to so many things to do and walking distance to the beach. Excellent place!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Antonio, We're glad to hear that you found the place excellent and enjoyed its convenient location close to various activities and within walking distance to the beach. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed August 2023
"My family enjoyed our visit!"
Stayed July 2023
"Great place, great host and amazing experience"
Stayed July 2023
"Throughly enjoyed our stay!"
Stayed June 2023
"Great neighborhood - Loved the location, pool, and house."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Missy, we are happy to know that you loved this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in the Villages of Crystal Beach, its location, and the community pool. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed June 2023
"Great place! Great host!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Andrew, Thank you for taking the time to let us know this was a great place. We appreciate the acknowledgment of our great staff. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2023
"Pool right at front, 10-15 min walk to the beach. Right in front of Destin common outlet. Love the place!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hanh, We are happy to hear that you loved this place! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2023
"Amazing place to stay at and it definitely felt like home. I will be booking this property again in the future. The location is great and having the Shuttle bus transport you to and from the beach makes it very convenient for spending a day out on the beach. I absolutely loved everything about this place and I can’t wait to visit again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Kimberly, We are thrilled to hear that you loved everything about your vacation. We’re glad you felt at home and enjoyed the beach shuttle. We look forward to your next visit. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2023
"Loved my stay. Will definitely be back soon"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Telia, We are happy to hear that you loved your stay and we look forward to your return. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2023
"Exceptional - "
Stayed March 2023
"Will be staying here again. I have a big family and this place was amazing and had a lot of room. Great location too."
Stayed November 2022
"Beautiful area.... - Very nice"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Patrick, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are glad everything was nice. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed August 2022
"I booked this home for my whole family and they loved it and it was only a 10 minute walk to the beach but we also did use the shuttle which was very convenient"
Stayed July 2022
"Our stay at Tequila Sunrise with RealJoy Vacations was fantastic. It accommodated our family that ranged in age from 2 to 63, and was perfect for everyone. We were able to access the house at 4:00 and everything was clean. The A/C worked great along with all of the TVs. The pool was a big hit and was a short walk. It was very clean and has two sides to it, with a big rock waterfall in the middle. We walked just a few blocks to the beach. Most houses have an outside toy box with beach items. We were pleasantly surprised to find a big wagon, beach chairs, buckets and many beach toys. The area is gated which made us all feel safe. We will definitely book with RealJoy and stay at this house for our next family vacation. Thanks for a great time!"
Stayed July 2022
"The property was clean, beautiful and it has everything you need and want."
Stayed June 2022
"Well decorated, comfortable and cozy."
Stayed May 2022
"had a great time and would use the service again - We enjoyed our stay close to the ocean and a very nice pool. plenty of room. had to make a couple of calls to the office about a leaky toilet and the propane was empty in the gas grill. the issues were taken care of right off. You can tell the house is lived in"
Stayed April 2022
"Perfect Location and Place for Family - The location is great, just a couple blocks from the beach in one direction and shopping, retail in the other right off the main road and bridge. Several grocery store options within 3 minute drive.
The place itself is well laid out with master on first floor next to kitchen and two more rooms upstairs. Had plenty of room for all 7 adults. Parking for two large vehicles in the driveway. We didn't watch much TV since we were at the pool and beach the entire time. We did cook and the place had everything we needed for cookware. Grill is gas and was full, used it a couple times and worked perfectly.
Decent amount of towels (we did a load or two of laundry).
BRING:
- condiments
- extra paper towels and toilet paper
- extra dish towels (not a big deal)
- ice (fridge ice won't last with large party)
- beach towels, chairs, umbrellas, etc...
Contact was super responsive and courteous. Checked on us during our stay. We never had any issues. A few things might need to be tightened up here and there, just contact them and make note so you don't get charged. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS UNIT."
Stayed April 2022
"Great place to stay! - We had 6 adults, 2 toddlers, and a baby in our party. It was a very homey environment where we could sit and relax, or cook or grill.
The lagoon pool was great for the small children. It was a great vacation!!"
Stayed December 2021
"Perfect Getaway! - We stayed here for my sister’s bachelorette party and it was wonderful! The place was very clean, it was close to the beach and was also very close to the Destin commons, which we frequently visited. We had almost everything we needed to cook (no spices) but we made it work and had a lot of fun!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Ashley, we are very happy to know that you had a wonderful time while staying in this well-located 4-bed, 3.5-bath home in Villages of Crystal Beach that was very clean. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by spices not being provided. Coffee, condiments, spices, etc. are normally not supplied due to food safety concerns. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed October 2021
"This was a perfect place for a beach getaway! Close to the beach and shopping. The place was very clean and beautifully decorated. Would highly recommend!!"
Stayed September 2021
"It was a good stay. A nice little neighborhood/community. Good proximity to the beach. Great value for the location, size of place, etc."
Stayed August 2021
"The place was nice, about 10 minutes walking to the beach. There are a few beach toys that guest must have left over the years that were great to add to and borrow. I saw reviews that floors were filthy but have to say the sand gets everywhere! We had to sweep daily. The shuttle to the beach and awesome and the pool was really nice. House was accurate as described and really housed us all nicely."
Stayed July 2021
"Great community easy access to the beach"
Stayed June 2021
"Very nice place, great location! - We were happy with our stay. Loves the first floor master bedroom. Thought of most everything when it came to what was needed for the kitchen. We LOVED the margaritaville machine! The floors were sandy on arrival, but home was otherwise pretty clean. We would stay here again!"
Stayed September 2020
"It was nice and clean. Close to everything and they where there to help us with a situation. Thank you"
Stayed September 2020
"Our Dream Vacation! - Everything was wonderful! When I had to call on something, they were very quick to assist! DEFINITELY will be back!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for letting us know that you had a wonderful vacation rental experience and were able to get prompt assistance when needed. We appreciate you choosing Real Joy and hope to see you again soon.
Stayed August 2020
"Everything perfect - We love it"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We're happy you loved your stay here Juan.
Stayed July 2020
"Beautiful home!! Great space for a large group of friends!!"
Stayed June 2020
"Great house for large family - We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Tequila Sunrise and Destin. Great house, good location. The beaches are beautiful. Had a fun time at the pool. House was clean and had all we needed."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We're so happy you had a fun time at Tequila Sunrise. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, we hope to see you in the future.
Stayed June 2020
"Excellent experience - We really enjoyed your place"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thanks for you review. We're so happy you enjoyed the property.
Stayed June 2020
"The pool is very nice. The bathrooms in the pool area needed to be seriously cleaned. No beach equipment at the house to use. No trolley available and they did not tell us when we booked. 15 min walk to beach. If arriving before checkin there is very little parking by the pool.
Nice house. Waited on hold for at least thirty minutes each time we called. This property is owned by a management company with very slow response. They never responded to questions that I sent through Airbnb inbox."
Stayed March 2020
"Great location and stay for Destin - We really enjoyed our stay! The common space and kitchen was actually bigger in person than we thought it would be. My one suggestion is to keep a small supply of coffee filters and kitchen towels available (a pan scrubber would be nice).
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Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Jenny, Thank you for letting us know about your stay. We are so happy you enjoy this lovely home, and hope you got a chance to lounge by the amazing lagoon pool. Thank you for the feedback and for staying with Real Joy.
Stayed October 2019
"Really great weekend here. Nice place, good amenities, and great location."
Stayed September 2019
"Everything about this house was perfect! Very spacious and made you feel right at home. Only thing I did have a problem with is that they charge you for a cleaning fee but the floors and carpet were dirty. Would walk around the house barefoot and my feet where so dirty just going down the stairs. Other then that I loved everything about this house. The beds are comfortable."
Stayed September 2019
"Beautiful place right in the middle of everything. Loved it and can't wait to go back - Loved it"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Mary, so happy to hear you enjoyed beautiful Tequila Sunrise. We love this home's style & especially the margarita machine! Thank you for your feedback, we hope to see you soon!
Stayed August 2019
"Best Family Vacation ever! We absolutely loved this home and wish we had it for ourselves! The propane tank was empty so we couldn't use it the first night but it was totally ok! Maintenance came with a new one the next day! We cant wait to come back and stay again! Only next time we need to stay longer! Thank you so much!
-Trafford family"
Stayed July 2019
"Great Destin House - My family enjoyed our stay at Tequila Sunrise! We are definitely coming back!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Jessica, thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and we hope you got to enjoy the great lagoon pool! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed July 2019
"Awesome - We had a great experience at this property. Only one issue and that was that our 6 day trip wasn’t near long enough. We could have stayed another week."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Erik, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo! We hope you enjoyed the lovely lagoon pool and we're happy to hear you had a great experience! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy Vacations!
Stayed July 2019
"Beautiful - -Beautiful
-Clean
-in walking distance to stores
- free beach trolley
-RealJoy property was friendly and readily available"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi DaWilla, thank you for your feedback! We're so glad you had a great time at this beautiful property and even took advantage of the free beach trolley. We hope you enjoyed the amazing lagoon pool as well! Thanks again for your review and for staying with RealJoy.
Stayed June 2019
"This is a clean place with plenty of space in a small condo neighborhood. The pool is awesome and a short walk away. The maintenance service is quick and responsive. A great place for families to stay!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi David, thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you found the pool awesome and a short walk away. We're pleased to hear maintenance was quick & responsive! 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 June 2019
"Definitely coming back"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Josue, thank you for your review! We hope you enjoyed the seasonal beach trolley and community pool. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy Vacations!
Stayed June 2019
"Great location just a few blocks from the beach.
House was very clean. Community pool was awesome!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Mary, thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you found the home clean and found the location great and pool awesome! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy Vacations!
Stayed June 2019
"Fun, fun, fun! - Great pool. Easy to get to beach with shuttle."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Charlotte, thank you for your review. We're glad you had a fun time at the lagoon pool and utilized the beach shuttle! We hope you also got to check out the Destin Commons close by. Thanks for staying with RealJoy Vacations!
Stayed May 2019
"Perfect Weekend! - We had the best weekend here! We had plenty of room and the location is so convenient. We will be booking again for our next girls trip!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hey Lucy, thank you for your review. It's wonderful to hear you had the perfect girl's weekend trip in this spacious house! We hope you all got to relax poolside and catch some sun. Thanks again for your feedback and we hope to see you again soon!
Stayed April 2019
"A+ location and amenities. The house was nicely decorated and very clean upon arrival. This stay was definitely worth the money. The pool area is amazing. Great shopping and a whole foods is located right across the street. I would definitely rent again if we're ever back in Destin."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Therese, thank you for your review! We're pleased to hear you found the home clean and pool area amazing. 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 April 2019
"Lovely place! - My family and I had a great time! Lovely place- clean, functional kitchen, great sized rooms. Wonderful pool! Will be coming back!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Kelly, thank you for your feedback. We're so glad your family had a great time at the pool and enjoyed this fully equipped house. We hope you got to check out all the nearby Destin attractions as well! We appreciate you staying with RealJoy!
Stayed March 2019
"Nice place - Big house very clean nice spot enjoyed our trip even though weather was very cold for that time of year!!! Will be back soon"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Robin, thank you for your feedback on this beautiful vacation home. We are happy to see that the house was clean and spacious, and hope you enjoyed the neighborhood lagoon pool. We appreciate your input and look forward to working with you and your vacation needs soon!
Stayed August 2018
"Awesome spot not far from the beach! Spacious. All in all amazing can’t wait to visit again!
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Stayed August 2018
"Great house and community! - The property is well-kept and convenient to shopping and the beach. Great pool too!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Megan, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely home. We’re happy to hear you found the home well-kept and convenient to shopping the beach. We value your referrals and hope you will come back to see us! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed July 2018
"Clean and exactly as described on the sire - Nice layout in a quiet and friendly location. Walking distance to the beach, a number of restaurants, a shopping area and Whole Foods. Check in / out could not be a easier."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Home, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely home. We’re pleased to hear you found the home clean and 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!
Stayed June 2018
"nice place and nicely equipped, very comfortable beds, very enjoyable"
Stayed April 2018
"Beautiful home, perfectly decorated and all the amenities needed for a family vacay!! Centrally located for beach, restaurants and shopping."
Stayed April 2018
"This is a great house!! Located walking distance to the beach/pool. Large kitchen and living room for a big group to stay and visit. Highly recommend tequila sunrise
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Stayed March 2018
"First time in Destin. The property was impecable and the amenities were above my expectations. Would definitely visit and stay here again with my family. Highly recommend."
Stayed March 2018
"Enjoyed it! - We really had a great stay and were able to enjoy the unusually warm February weather. The lagoon pool was really nice, we enjoyed the waterfalls. Had some great walks on the beach and loved the margarita machine! All in all, really great. We'd stay here again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Harvey. Thank you for your feedback on your stay at this fantastic home. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the great lagoon pool and water falls and the margarita machine. We value your referrals and hope you will come back to see us! Thank you again for your review and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed March 2018
"Had a great trip! - We really enjoyed our stay in this house! We were able to book a trip in February to take advantage of the unusually warm weather and found this house clean & comfortable. We loved the margarita machine & the lagoon pool with waterfalls. The beach proximity was pretty nice for taking walks. All in all, great stay, and we'd do it again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Donna. Thank you for your feedback on your stay at this spacious home. We’re happy to hear you had a great trip and enjoyed the great pool area and the proximity to the beach. We hope you will come back to visit! Thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed July 2017
"Great place! - Ideal for us, as we were not interested in the beach, just shopping (very close by) and enjoying the scenery. The house was great. Plenty of room, very clean and comfortable. Nice pool available. Would definitely come back."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Wonderful, we're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the great amenities afforded by this lovely home. We love the beach and fabulous pool too! Thank you for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed May 2017
"Very nice place good layout - Very nice area with lots of fun attractions and good golf courses"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We're so glad you enjoyed the nearby area attractions. Thank you for staying with Real Joy.
Stayed April 2017
"This home is as beautiful as the sunrise! Check-in was a breeze and we encountered no issues during our stay. We stayed here during our Spring Break vacation (2017) and it exceeded our expectation. Having rented a home in the development previously, I knew what to expect. The home is decorated beautifully and accommodated my family of 8 wonderfully. Everyone had adequate space. The house is equipped with everything you need as if you were at home. The kitchen is spacious with enough room for several people to prepare meals together. All you need is to bring groceries. Everything you need to prepare a great meal is included. The best part was the margarita machine. It helped get our vacation off to a good start. The bedrooms were spacious and the beds were comfortable. The neighborhood is family friendly and the pool is steps away from the front door. The beach is a quick walk or drive and there are plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, Tequila Sunrise!"
Stayed January 2017
"Excellent! - This was a wonderful place to stay for our vacation with a group of friends. The location is close to the beach, is in a nice, well kept, gated community and is steps from a great pool. The house itself is very comfortable, plenty of room, well stocked with anything you need in the kitchen, nicely decorated and clean. I highly recommend and would definitely stay there again!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We're so glad you and your friends had a great stay in our lovely house and enjoyed the spacious, well stocked kitchen. Thank for your feedback and for staying with Real Joy.
Stayed January 2017
"Hermoso lugar acogedor e ideal para viaje en familia"
Stayed September 2016
"Exceeded our expectations! - Pictures don't do this property justice. Beautifully decorated, warm and inviting! So spacious! Immaculately clean. Kitchen well equipped. Community pool is awesome! Again pictures don't do it justice. 10 minutes or less walk to the beach. Trolley or drive even less. Love having washer and dryer in this house. Would highly recommend to anyone! Back gate to community can be temperamental front gate works every time! Short drive around if needed. Would love to stay here again in the future! Great value!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for letting us know about your stay in our great house. We're so glad you found the house exactly as portrayed and the kitchen stocked to your satisfactions. Thank for your feedback and for staying with Real Joy.
Stayed August 2016
"Perfect - This place has everything you need for a perfect vacation. A beautiful open floor plan. Comfortable seating for all. Close to the beach and fun locations."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for letting us know how much you enjoyed your stay in our beautiful house. We'd love to have you stay with us again at Real Joy.
Stayed April 2016
"Definitely exceeded our exceptions! - This property looked just as it did in the photos (which is not always the case). Seemed to be newly furnished and decorated. The open kitchen was a plus especially for 11 guests. The pool was very nice. The beach is walking distance (maybe a mile or less) but not as close as we thought however the trolley runs frequently. Great location as most shopping areas and restaurants were very close. We enjoyed our stay overall!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for letting us know about your stay. We're so pleased you enjoyed the home furnishings and the open kitchen. Thank for your feedback and for staying with Real Joy.