Stayed July 2024
"Amazing - Everything was extremely close by, and the view was amazing.
We didn't stay long enough!"
Stayed July 2024
"We had a good stay"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Daphne, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We’re glad to hear you had a good stay and hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed July 2024
"We had a great time! I would recommend this condo to anyone looking for a cozy place with easy beach access!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Richard, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're so pleased to hear that you had a great time and found the condo cozy and convenient. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed July 2024
"👍Fun weekend!"
Stayed May 2024
"Enjoyable and relaxing - Everything. Location, proximity to the beach, clean and comfortable.
Nothing."
Stayed March 2024
"Exceptional - Clean , comfortable with live music from the balcony at the pool. Not a ocean view but not a deal breaker. Bed was broken by previous renters but maintenance came asap. Fixed problem and all was good."
Stayed July 2023
"Wonderful - "
Stayed June 2023
"Our stay was wonderful. The property is in a great location, clean and a fun environment. There are two heated pools and two hot tubs. They had a movie night by the pool one night and live music another evening. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. The beach directly in front of the Islander is BEAUTIFUL!
I messed up by entering the unit 12 minutes earlier than I should’ve, but Real Joy was gracious and accommodating. So sorry- the front office told us to go ahead and go in! The place was clean and comfortable. Thanks for letting us enjoy your home!"
Stayed May 2023
"Will definitely return!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Lacy, We are thrilled to hear that your vacation was so great that you’ll come back. We’ll see you next time. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed November 2022
"we enjoyed our stay great place and location very relaxing."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Katie, Thank you for letting us know that you enjoyed your stay. We’re glad you were able to relax and hope you had a safe trip home. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed August 2022
"Awesome - "
Stayed August 2022
"We really enjoyed this property. It had close beach access and 2 nice pools to use after a long day at the beach."
Stayed July 2022
"Exceptional - "
Stayed July 2022
"Nice & Comfortable - It was clean and spacious. It was also conveniently located. The only issue we had was with the Internet."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Nicole, we appreciate you letting us know that you found this well-located two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo to be comfortable, clean, and spacious. Please accept our apology for the Internet not working properly. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2022
"Family vacation - We really enjoyed staying at this property for our first trip to Destin. The location was nice and convenient. The laundry room and trash chute were just steps away from the room. The pool area was clean and there was only a 3-4 min walk to the beach. The area was also very quite. We would for sure stay here again on our next visit to Destin."
Stayed May 2022
"Great location, nice condo, clean, and a good price."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Lisa, Thank you for the 5 star review of your stay at The Islander. We're so glad you felt it was a nice condo and great location. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed April 2022
"Awesome stay! Clean, convenient and kid friendly. We will be booking again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Bridgett, We are so glad you had an awesome stay at The Islander! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed March 2022
"Great place! - Would definitely book this property again!"
Stayed March 2022
"Just what i needed - Great place in February"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Mervin, we are happy to know that you thought this two-bed, two-bath condo was a great place to stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed November 2021
"Everything was great."
Stayed October 2021
"You will not be disappointed!!! The condo was perfect and so was The Islander. We will definitely be back. Our room was also beautiful with a view of the pool. We booked too late to get a beachfront view but I was extremely happy with what we got."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Shannon, we appreciate you letting us know that anyone who stayed in this perfect condo would not be disappointed and you would definitely stay in this beautiful pool-view unit again. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed October 2021
"Exceptional - "
Stayed September 2021
"Exceptional - Very clean and had access to the beaches, places to eat and entertainment."
Stayed September 2021
"Great Location! - Enjoyed our stay! Everything you’ll need to relax and enjoy the beautiful beach."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Stacy, we are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay in this well-located two-bed, two-bath condo, which featured everything that you needed to relax and enjoy the beautiful beach. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed August 2021
"Very nice and exactly how described. We loved the trip and the room. Not too far from anything."
Stayed August 2021
"Awesome - There are no comments available for this review"
Stayed July 2021
"The Islander - Very happy with the property and also with the area. Three minutes to the beach (condo key opens the beach gate). The Islander is a nice condo complex, well-kept, pools in good condition etc. The beach area is excellent, and there are chairs/umbrellas set up. Our unit had a full kitchen and all the dishes/pans etc. Two bedrooms with two twin beds in the 2nd, perfect for our teenagers. Check/in was quick and easy at the management office which is 10 minutes from the property. Very satisfied, had a great time here."
Stayed May 2021
"Awesome - There are no comments available for this review"
Stayed May 2021
"Great location and amenities - We absolutely loved it here! Having access to both beaches was an extra surprise for us. Everyone was extremely friendly and the location is perfect!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Selina, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience while staying in The Islander 214 on Holiday Isle in Destin. We are so happy to know that you absolutely loved it here and thought The Islander is well located and has great amenities and everyone was extremely friendly. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed May 2021
"Great stay!! - Everything went great with check in and the property had everything exactly as explained in the rental agreement, very pleasant place to stay!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Scott, we appreciate you letting us know that you enjoyed a very pleasant stay in The Islander 214 on Holiday Isle, everything was great with check-in, and this property provided exactly what was expected. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed April 2021
"Awesome - There are no comments available for this review"
Stayed March 2021
"good - Very nice condo and clean"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Billy, we are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay in The Islander 214, a very nice, clean condo on Holiday Isle in Destin. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed March 2021
"ISlander 214 - It was beautiful and the pools were heated and just super clean outside and inside. The only thing I have to say is I had to wipe down a door where ketchup had been slung and also the other doors had makeup handprints on them. That was gross. But otherwise, very, very clean and plenty of towels and very nice. Cleaning people need to wipe down the doors and kitchen some though. Drain in the guest bathroom didn’t drain. One of the twin beds has a shot mattress."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Crystal, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience at The Islander. We are happy to know that you thought this very nice, clean property was beautiful, there were plenty of towels, and you enjoyed the heated pool. We will forward your message to property managers so that they may review and assess some of these issues that you have mentioned, including the doors, drain, and twin mattress. We apologize for the cleanliness of the doors. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed October 2020
"Amazing!!!! Easy access to the beach!!!"
Stayed August 2020
"Great place - The condo was nice. The check in process was the only inconvieniece, you have to go to the property management to get keys, it’s about 2 miles away from condo. Other reviewers have said they had to keep up with keys. We had key cards (like hotels) and everyone has to have them to unlock the gate to the beach."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for your feedback, Kelly. We are glad you enjoyed the unit, and we hope you took advantage of the amazing amenities and location near the jetties and harbor. We hope you stay with us again.
Stayed July 2020
"SWFL visitors - Great size rooms, ideal location to shops, restaurants and more. I absolutely loved that the beach was right behind us to walk to and from. One slight worry from a false complaint but Jessica was quick to notify and resolve the matter for us. Highly recommend!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Jose, we're glad you loved this property and its location. Thanks for the review, we hope to see you again soon.
Stayed July 2020
"This place was very clean and we had exceptional service. It’s just a few miles from Crab Island."
Stayed October 2019
"Perfect! - Perfect place in the perfect location! We very much enjoyed our stay!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Christina, thanks for your five star feedback on The Islander 214! We're so happy to hear you found the perfect location and your perfect place! We appreciate you booking with us and hope to see you again in the future
Stayed August 2019
"Exceptional - There are no comments available for this review"
Stayed August 2019
"Exceptional - The facility to come to the beach is perfect..
WiFi wasn't working as I expected."
Stayed July 2019
"Exceptional - There are no comments available for this review"
Stayed July 2019
"Nice clean place. Close walk to beach, pools well maintained. Condo was well insulated so no bleed in noise from other units. Enjoyed my stay and would recommend highly."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Sheila, thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you found the unit clean and enjoyed the easy beach access! 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
"Space was awesome located in very nice neighborhood overall we enjoyed it!!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Anthony, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We're happy to hear you found the location awesome and we hope you enjoyed the two pools on-site. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy Vacations!
Stayed February 2018
"Nice Place - Convenient to everything. Was clean & well kept."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Ayers. Thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We’re happy to hear you found the unit clean and well kept and enjoyed the location of this unit. Our teams work hard to keep the units clean and comfortable for our guests. Thanks again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed August 2017
"Last vacation for the summer. - Condo was really nice, close to beach and the main strip for restuarants and souvenirs."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Robert. Thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely condo. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the convenience to the beach and to the local eats and shops. We hope you will come back to visit! Thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed July 2017
"The best - Can't wait to come back, great time"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us in this fabulous condo! We can’t wait to see you again. Thanks for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed July 2017
"Awesome location - We were really pleased with the condo. It looked just like the pictures. It was maybe 2 minute walk to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope that you will come back to see us. Thanks for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed March 2017
"Wonderful - Condo is awesome! Looks exactly like the pictures. Very nice & clean. Wish we could have stayed longer!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for letting us know you found everything to be wonderful. Please stay with us again at Real Joy.
Stayed February 2017
"The place was great! Clean, comfortable, nice views and the Islander complex and the other complexes around it were very peaceful. The place was spacious and the rooms were set up comfortably and functional. I would stay there again!"
Stayed August 2016
"Excellent option for 4 to 6 people - Unit is exactly as advertised. The decor is very well done. The large rectangular tile throughout the kitchen, living room and bathroom along with the dark cabinets, back splash and tile work in bath rooms gives an upscale feel to the condo. The dual sink in the master and the sink in the other bath room felt upscale too. And, the walk-in shower in the master is huge! One of the best parts though is the king sized master bed. It's one of the most comfortable I've slept on. It has a large round dining table that easily accommodates 6 people. I felt the price was very good for what we got in this unit. We would definitely stay here again!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for letting us know how much you enjoyed your stay in this lovely condo. We're so glad you enjoyed the recent upgrades and the comfortable beds. We would love to have you stay with us again at Real Joy.
Stayed July 2016
"Very nice condo in a great location! - I was thoroughly pleased with this condo, especially since I am a first time renter. It is close to several local attractions. The room was exactly as portrayed on Home Away. Steps away from the beach. You do not have to cross a road. Laundry room is close to the room. Very comfortable beds. Beach has lots of shells and very affordable kayak rentals..$16/hr. Room was very clean and we'll stocked. I highly recommend this property."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for letting us know how pleased you were with our lovely condo. We're so glad you were not disappointed in your first rental experience, and that you found so much to enjoy. Thank you for your feedback and for staying with Real Joy.
Stayed July 2016
"Beautiful facility and a wonderful view. - Great location. Easy beach access. Lovely unit. Clean and nice amenities. Will definitely book with Real Joy again. Can't wait!!!!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for the positive feedback. We would love to have you stay with us again at Real Joy.
Stayed June 2016
"Beautiful Condo!! - We were skeptical on booking this condo since there were so few reviews, but we can't say enough great things about it!! The pictures are exactly what the condo looks like! Short walk past the tennis courts to get to the beach was not bad at all! With two pools on site they were never crowded and very well kept up. The only thing that we didn't know before we booked was that since we booked through RealJoy and VRBO and not The Islander itself, beach chairs and umbrellas were not included. I believe to use the chairs and umbrellas they offered it was going to be around $30 a day. However, we had our own anyways and there was tons of room on the beach to sit! We will book this condo again when we go back!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for letting us know about your stay in this lovely condo. We're so glad you found it to be exactly as depicted, and you enjoyed the many amenities. Thank you for the feedback and we would love to have you stay with us again at Real Joy.
Stayed November 2015
"Anniversary Getaway!!!! GREAT LOCATION, AFFORDABLE, AND LUXURIOUS!!! - When I booked this place there was only 1 review and I was a bit skeptical but hopeful. I was so excited to see that the condo was exactly as pictured! It truly is as gorgeous as you see in the pictures. It was very clean and well maintained. The thing I loved most was we were at the center of it all!! I love the timely response you get from the owners. I had only one request and it was taken care of immediately the day after arrival. I definitely will be booking this place again. "
Stayed August 2015
"Floyd - This place was AMAZING! The condo is very nicely updated and in a perfect location. I am already looking to stay again. You will NOT regret booking this condo. "
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We're so happy you enjoyed your stay in this lovely two bedroom condo located in exclusive Holiday Isle. We can't wait for you to visit us again. Thank you from RealJoy Vacations!
