Stayed August 2024
"We loved our stay here! Excellent location, beautiful home and responsive hosts. Celebrating family birthday and the birthday girl was overjoyed with the home and amenities! The pool felt amazing and the beach was just a short walk away! It suited our family coming together from various stated perfectly! A word of caution regarding the back yard though, our little niece had an awful experience with burrs from sand spurs. Ouch! Poor baby was traumatized for a while but fortunately after removing them with tweezers and giving her some TLC she was back to enjoying the pool, fun, family and beach. Despite that incident, we had an overall amazing stay and have bookmarked this lovely place to return in the future!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
K, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are thrilled to hear that your family had an excellent time celebrating a birthday at this home. We are glad the location, amenities, and overall stay were enjoyable for your group. We appreciate you sharing the feedback about the sand spurs in the backyard for future guests. We look forward to your return. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed July 2024
"Great stay!"
Stayed July 2024
"Great big group house, close to beach! - We had a great time at this house! 3 families with 6 adults and 7 kids. Great layout. Lots of places to lounge, and plenty of room. It’s hard to tell sometimes how walkable a house is to the beach, and this was a very quick/easy walk. Beach access is right across the road a few houses down from you.
Could’ve used a few extra basics in the kitchen, like dish towels, surface spray, and oven mitts, but overall very happy!
Kids loved the pool!
Also, had a great location to grocery stores and shops.
Will definitely consider staying here again next year!"
Stayed July 2024
"had a great time and plenty of space"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Brian, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear you had a great time and found the space to be suitable for your needs. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed June 2024
"An emerald coast gem! - This property is very close to the beach and was perfect for our group, a mx of couples/singles. The property was clean and well decorated. The pool area had plenty of seating and was a nice mix of shade/sun and the grill was awesome. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the Destin area!"
Stayed June 2024
"Exceptional - "
Stayed May 2024
"Despite some issues during our stay, RealJoy responded promptly and resolved them."
Stayed April 2024
"Texabama Breeze home was perfect for our small family gathering from various states. Plenty of roomy bedrooms, each with their own clean & modern bathroom. Kitchen and dining areas were spacious...we never felt crowded. Several gathering areas so everyone had their own favorite spot on cushy chairs. Pool and patio were fabulous. Due to the cool night temps we opted for the optional pool heating so we were able to use the pool everyday without shivering! The four bikes were really handy for exploring the area and cruising the walking path all along the beach. So many great restaurants and activities close by....we didn't even get to scratch the surface of all the opportunities. So sad to leave. This was our first Destin beach rental that actually met and exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend this one!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Jansen, Thank you for the 5-star review. It sounds like Texabama Breeze was the perfect spot for your family gathering, and we’re so glad to hear that it exceeded your expectations! We hope to welcome you back soon for more exploration and relaxation. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed March 2024
"We had a party of 12 with all ages. Everyone loved the location. The property was just like the pictures. We felt right at home. The house was spacious, clean, and stocked with all of the amenities for a wonderful experience. We would definitely recommend this house to family and friends.
Matt"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Matthew, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. It's wonderful to hear that your party enjoyed the spaciousness, cleanliness, and amenities of the property and that it felt like home for everyone. We're glad you loved the location as well and appreciate your recommendation to family and friends. We hope to host you all again soon for another memorable stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed March 2024
"Amazing location and great space for a big group!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Jeanne, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. It's wonderful to hear that the location and space were perfect for your group. We'd love to have you back for another great stay in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed December 2023
"My family and i will be returning to a realjoy property. The property by far was spacious for my family of 15. Anytime i reached out they responded quickly no matter what time of day it was. Most importantly they accommodated me with a full refund for the pool not being heated upon arrival. By far one of the best places I've stayed since renting from Airbnb!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Chaka, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are happy to hear that everyone had enough room and that you appreciated our responsive team. We are thrilled that this was one of your best experiences and we look forward to hosting you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed November 2023
"I can’t say enough. Family Thanksgiving at the beach. There were a lot of us but we didn’t feel enclosed. Set up perfectly for families. Loved It."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Cindy, We’re glad you loved your vacation. We’re glad everyone had enough room and enjoyed a Family Thanksgiving. We hope you’ll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed November 2023
"We absolutely loved it!! We had a family Thanksgiving there we all fit very comfortably. The location is amazing to get to the beach. Bike riding around the area was fun. They checked in with us just to make sure everything was great. We will definitely be back. "
Stayed October 2023
"The place was great, clean, so close
To the beach. Loved each bedroom had its own bathroom. Lots of entertainment space while feeling private. Definitely worth the money. Restaurants and shopping were conveniently located. Thanks"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Pauline, We are delighted to hear that you had a great vacation and loved having all the bathrooms. We’re glad you enjoyed exploring local attractions and we hope you’ll visit again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed October 2023
"Great stay for multiple families - This is the perfect house to accommodate multiple families. The large pool area and close proximity to the beach are unbeatable. We had some trouble with the pool heater but the property manager was very responsive and the issue was quickly fixed. We definitely hope to stay here again!"
Stayed July 2023
"The house looked just as described. My family and I enjoy the house and the area. It's steps away from the beach.
Just a few things I noticed.
- Such as bags of trash on the ground on the side of the house. The trash was not picked up, prior to our stay which caused a lot of flies.
- One of the bikes had a flat tire. And the lock appears to look unlock but is secured.
- The pool was dirty.
- Found a t-shirt on the exterior railings
-The initial door code did not work.
- The dish washer has a smell.
- The grill was not cleaned."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Dwayne, We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the house and the area. We apologize for the inconveniences you encountered during your stay. Next time, please let us know and we will take care of them. We will address these issues to ensure a better experience for future guests. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed July 2023
"Lovely! Lovely! Lovely! "
Stayed July 2023
"Lovely lovely lovely!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Jazmine, Thank you for your brief yet delightful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you found your experience with us to be lovely. It was a pleasure to have you as our guest, and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed June 2023
"The house was great. Good location and plenty of space."
Stayed June 2023
"The property was everything we expected. It’s a very spacious property with a great floor plan .We love how close it was to the beautiful beach!"
Stayed June 2023
"Best Rental our family has ever had! - Perfect location with a direct entrance to the beach. The house is beautiful, warm and inviting. Equipped with everything needed, including bicycles, pool toys and a fully equipped kitchen. We enjoyed the house so much we cooked or grilled in every night. The third floor suite is incredibly large with a luxurious bathroom, his and her’s vanities, a soaker tub and shower. The best rental possible. Can’t get any better for a family vacation. Hoping to return next year."
Stayed May 2023
"Beautiful home! Prefect for a big group. I highly recommend!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Irma, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We’re glad that the property was perfect for your group. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed April 2023
"Beautiful place to take your family! Excellently established in subdivision by the beach… short walk down… loved this!!!! Would definitely recommend!!!!!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Angie, Thank you for letting us know that you loved your vacation. We're glad you enjoyed the short walk down to the beach and we hope you had fun exploring local attractions. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed April 2023
"Texabama Breeze 2023 - Wonderful place to stay ! Beautiful home … plenty of room for all … and access to the amazing beach !!!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Libby, we appreciate you letting us know that you thought this beautiful 6-bedroom, 6.5-bath home in Crystal Beach was a wonderful place to stay with plenty of space. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed March 2023
"Amazing house and perfect location to the beach - Incredible house within walking distance to the beach. Our young kiddos could make the walk with no issues. The beach was never overly crowded either. The house was more than enough space for 12 people and every room had its own bathroom, which is always a plus. The pool at the house was heated (for a fee). The heat stopped working for a day and a half and the company was quick to get someone out to fix the issue and refund our money for those days. Great communication from RealJoy Vacations at all times. There were tons of things to go and do, all just a short drive away. We would definitely stay here again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Brea, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your stay in this incredible 6-bedroom, 6.5-bath home. We are very happy to know that this well-located rental offered ample space and RealJoy provided great communication. Thank you for your patience as the issue with the heat was resolved. Please visit again soon.
Stayed November 2022
"We absolutely loved our stay! Wonderful location, easy beach access, stocked kitchen for cooking, super comfortable and spacious for large groups, and the bikes were a fun touch. We loved walking to Camille's for breakfast, lunch, or just to have a drink. It was clean and the check in/out instructions were clear and easy to follow. Highly recommend."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Natalie, Thank you for letting us know that you loved your stay. We’re glad you were comfortable and the location was wonderful. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed October 2022
"Great stay! Highly recommend!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Mary, Thank you for the 5-star review of your stay at Texabama Breeze. We're glad your stay was great. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed October 2022
"Beautiful home, beautiful pool, convenient walking distance to the beach - This home was absolutely gorgeous and the perfect space for our large group. The short walk to the beach was incredibly convenient and the large outdoor space around the pool made it easy to entertain kids when we weren't at the beach."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Kelsey, Thank you for the 5-star review. We’re glad that the space was perfect for your group and that you enjoyed the short walk to the beach. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed September 2022
"Great location and amazing home! Will be back"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Taylor, Thank you for providing feedback regarding your stay at Texabama Breeze. We're glad the location was great and we look forward to seeing you again. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed August 2022
"Everything is the way is described!
This home would exceed your expectations
Specially how close is to beach"
Stayed July 2022
"Beautiful home, perfectly located near the beach."
Stayed June 2022
"Family vacation - 2022 - House was beautiful and better than we could have ever imagined. We were very pleased with the house and the proximity to the beach.
Suggestions:
Add microwave and coffee machine to the 3rd floor kitchenette.
Have a broom to sweep floors with.
All in all, was best place we have ever had pleasure of staying at beach."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Kevin, Thank you for letting us know that the house was better than you could have imagined. We will share your suggestions with the owner. We are glad it was the best place you've ever stayed at the beach. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2022
"Beautiful location. Spacious. - Easy to reserve."
Stayed April 2022
"Friends getaway - Celebrating multiple 40 birthdays and we had a blast. 1 minute walk to the beach, 15 minute walk to Publix and other restaurants and stores (4 bicycles to ride as well). Would definitely recommend this house for your vacation!!"
Stayed March 2022
"Texabama Breeze - Great property and great location for a group of 16, 3 families."
Stayed March 2022
"House was perfect and beautiful! Loved our stay. Super easy to communicate with."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hannah, we are so glad that you had such a lovely stay! Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed October 2021
"Great location - The house was beautiful! My family and friends fit perfectly! The house was nice and spacious!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Alexis, we appreciate you letting us know that you thought the beautiful 6-bedroom, 6.5-bath TexaBama Breeze fit your group perfectly, being nice, spacious, and well located. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed September 2021
"Great Family Vacation - Plenty of room, close to beach and things to do."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Rebecca, we are very happy to know that your family enjoyed a great vacation while staying in TexaBama Breeze, a spacious 6-bed, 6.5-bath home in Crystal Beach that is only 150 yards from beach access. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed August 2021
"This house is absolutely perfection and so beautiful. Easy and quick access to Destin beaches. Great bikes. Will definitely rent this house again!"
Stayed August 2021
"Family trip and fun for all! - Great house with several different family room / sitting areas. The teen kids enjoyed the bunk room, our parents enjoyed the main floor suite with king bed and everyone enjoyed the pool! The beach is 2 minute walk and the house had most everything we needed. The management company was very responsive by text message with a few things we needed throughout the stay. Very easy place to stay!"
Stayed August 2021
"Spectacular in Every Way - Wow, what a home! What a locale! What a beach! Everyone in our family of 14 had enough space to be together or to retreat to a quiet space. The kitchen had everything we needed to make wonderful meals. There were also tons of balconies to enjoy. We lived in the backyard and enjoyed the private pool often. The entire 3rd floor Master Suite is a luxurious sanctuary, second to none. And the Master Bath is a religious experience, about the size of Texas (as stated by another guest, lol!). We made wonderful family memories here that will last a lifetime!"
Stayed July 2021
"Family fun in the sun 2021! - We enjoyed our stay. Each family had their own bed and bathroom. The kitchen was well equipped fire our large group. We enjoyed the pool and patio area and the beach was a convenient 3 minute walk. The decor was beachy. The furniture covers were a bit overused otherwise we found the house to be in good condition."
Stayed July 2021
"Family Vacation - Great location. Great for families. Very easy to contact."
Stayed May 2021
"The best vacation ever! ❤️ - This was one of the best vacations I’ve been on in a long time. The view was breathtaking!! My family enjoyed the house and the pool. The master bed is to die for!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We appreciate you letting us know that your family enjoyed one off the best vacations you have been on in a long time while staying in Texabama Breeze, a 6-bed, 6.5-bath house in Crystal Beach with a private pool, master bed to die for, and a breathtaking view. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed May 2021
"This property was absolutely perfect! - You could not have asked for a more beautiful location. We had everything we needed and plenty of space for our large crew. It was a 2 minute walk to the beach and we had our own private parking and pool. Everything else was just minutes away. The listing for this house does not do it justice. It was beautiful! We will definitely be back!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Katrina, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience while staying in Texabama Breeze, a 6-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom home in Crystal Beach. We are happy to know that you thought this spacious property was absolutely perfect and well stocked and you could not have asked for a more beautiful location. Thank you for choosing Real Joy. Please visit again soon.
Stayed April 2021
"Georgia Meets Texabama Breeze - Texabama Breeze .... was a breeze of a stay. The property is located in a great location! Our party loves to cook and we were able to cook and entertain each other with ease. We will book again!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We are pleased to know that your group enjoyed the great location of this 6-bed, 6.5-bath property in Crystal Beach and its kitchen. Thank you for choosing Real Joy. Please visit again soon.
Stayed March 2021
"Great Location - Great Location enough room to accommodate four families."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Talia, we are happy to know that you like the location of TexaBama Breeze, a 4,300 square foot home in Crystal Beach that is only 150 yards from the beach; and this 3-story home with 6 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms, which sleeps up to 16 guests comfortably; provided plenty of space for 4 families. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed March 2021
"Beyond expectations - The property was immaculate exceeded our expectations. Large enough for everyone to be comfortable. Three minute walk to the beach.We will definitely consider going back should we choose to be in that area."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Ramesh, we appreciate you providing us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience at TexaBama Breeze. We are happy to know that this immaculate home exceeded your expectations and provided plenty of space for a comfortable stay. Thank you for choosing Real Joy. Please visit again soon.
Stayed March 2021
"Great family home - I rented this beautiful 6 bedroom home for the entire family, myself, husband, 3 daughters, 2 son-in-laws and 4 grandchildren, we had more than enough room. The 3rd floor master suite is truly luxury, the kids had a great time in the private pool and we enjoyed several bike rides to explore the neighborhood. The walk to the beach is just a skip and the beach can be seen well from the 3rd floor balcony. The kitchen is beautiful and spacious. We all found the beds comfortable and loved private bathrooms for every bedroom. We called real joy about a coffee pot that wasn’t working and they delivered a new one within an hour. We really did not want to leave."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Judith, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your rental experience at TexaBama Breeze. We love that your family enjoyed staying in this beautiful, spacious home, especially because of the luxurious 3rd floor master suite, kitchen, comfortable beds, private pool, short distance to the beach, and each bedroom having a private bath. We are also happy to know that you received a replacement coffeemaker promptly. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed January 2021
"Amazing place! Amazing location. Awesome! Done and done."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Jay, thank you for your feedback! We are happy to hear you found the location amazing and unit too! We hope you enjoyed the beach during your stay. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed October 2020
"Great house! - Loved our stay at this house! The location was perfect!! The kitchen was beautiful and the pool area was great. Loved having the outside shower to use after trips to the beach.
We were disappointed to see that the house only had 3 king beds instead of the listed 4. We had 4 couples coming and counted on the 4th king bed. Other than that, everything was as expected."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Jenni, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience at TexaBama Breeze in Crystal Beach. We are happy to know that you loved your stay in this great, ideally located house with a beautiful kitchen and great pool area. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the beds not being what you expected upon arrival. Real Joy and VRBO websites state that there are three king bedrooms and two queen bedrooms with private ensuite bathrooms, a bunk bedroom with two sets of twin bunkbeds and a twin trundle, and a sofa sleeper in the living area on the 2nd floor. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed October 2020
"We had a wonderful stay. This was a first annual beach trip for 16 family members and my husbands 60th birthday. We had the best vacation and the house was fabulous. So close to the beach and the pool was so perfect for the kids! We have already planned a 2nd trip at TexabamaBreeze for next October."
Stayed September 2020
"Perfect place! - We loved our stay - perfect location and space for our group! If we had an issue the property managers were there quickly to resolve! Would highly recommend a stay here!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for your review, Elizabeth. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, the location, and the spacious home. We hope you stay here again in the future!
Stayed September 2020
"Fantastic stay! - We had a wonderful time in this beautiful house it was huge and had plenty of room for the 8 people that were staying! The pool is beautiful unfortunately we were unable to enjoy it because there were some issues with the heating system which wasn’t a big deal Hurricane sally has just come though a couple of days before so we were expecting a lot of things to go wrong but it was a just a few things and the management team took care of most of it right away and what they couldn’t fix they explained why and gave us our refund for the pool heating! This is definitely a five-star home The only criticism I have is that it did not have a golf cart with it the home it would have made it perfect!!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Patsy, we are delighted to know that you and your party had a wonderful time staying in this beautiful home! We apologize for any inconvenience that was caused by the pool not being able to be heated. Thank you for choosing a Real Joy property.
Stayed September 2020
"Great location! - Our group loved this beach house! It slept 10 people comfortably. Every room has its own private bathroom. We loved cooling off in the pool after being at the beach all day. The only minor mishap was that the cable and internet went out on the last night that we were there. We would definitely rent again!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Leigh! Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed this beautiful beach house and its private pool! Sorry to hear about the cable outage, we will bring it up to our operations team to make sure this isn't a recurring event. Thanks again for your feedback, and for choosing RealJoy Vacations!
Stayed July 2020
"Comfortable family vacation - The house is absolutely amazing! It was my husband and children, both sets of grandparents, and aunt and uncle. There was a total of 5 adult couples plus a few younger kids. Everyone had their own privacy and was greatly appreciative of it! The kitchen was great to cook in, fully stocked and high-end appliances. The pool was well kept and the only time my kids got out was to eat or go to the beach!
Having the bikes was a nice bonus. The kids and I went a ride at least once a day. I would definitely rent this house if going with a large group; it was perfect!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thanks for the review. We're so happy you enjoyed this house's privacy and its pool! We hope you'll book with us again.
Stayed June 2020
"Lots of space! - We loved this house-everything is nicely spaced, every room has a bathroom with a walk-in shower, televisions everywhere, decor was beautiful. We really enjoyed the pool and the beach was close enough to walk. The bikes were GREAT. The neighborhood is really quiet but you are just 2 miles from many stores and restaurants.
Only cons would be the pool was a little dark at night. There were porch lights that worked and there were extra flood lights but we couldn’t get them to turn on. Not a big deal but just noticed that the pool next door had more light. Also I didn’t really love the contract from RealJoy which had a no refund under any circumstances including travel bans. Read it before you sign.
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Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for your feedback about the pool lighting. We are so glad you enjoyed the home and had a wonderful stay!
Stayed June 2020
"Blue beach house - PROS:
This house was amazing! I love that every room has its own bathroom. No one has to fight over the bathroom. It was so roomy for and the third floor restroom was so beautiful!!! My family LOVED this house. It was spacious. So close to the beach. We will definitely rent this house again.
CONS:
I stayed on the first floor and the only thing I would say is that there was still sand residue on the bed from previous renters. I definitely had to wash everything myself just in case it wasn’t washed since I saw sand.Also, trying to reach the Property manager was a bit hard. Some days I would be on the phone for two hours just to get an answer. I would try to send messages thru homeaway app but I never had a reply.
Overall, I would still rent this place out in the near future. The home is amazing!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for your feedback! We take your comments seriously and appreciate them. We are so glad you enjoyed the home and your time there overall. We look forward to you staying with us again!
Stayed June 2020
"Perfect! - This house is amazing. It is even more beautiful than the pictures. My family had a perfect time. Loved it so much. We will for sure be coming back."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thanks for your review! We are so happy you enjoyed the home and had a wonderful time. We look forward to you staying with us again!
