Stayed September 2024
"Awesome host"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Francisco, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled that you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed September 2024
"Great place to stay surrounded by lots of places to visit, great for a big group. Super clean and organized and lots pf kitchen equipment. Bikes were a lot of fun to come and go around the neighborhood and to the pool. Can’t wait to come back next year!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Maria, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that you and your group had a wonderful time and enjoyed the amenities, cleanliness, and accessibility of the property. It's great to know that the bikes were a hit and you were able to explore the neighborhood. We look forward to welcoming you back next year. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2024
"Very nice. RealJoy is quick to respond, communication was clear. "
Stayed March 2024
"Lovely spacious house in a great location!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Tracey, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. It's great to hear you enjoyed the spaciousness and location of the house. We'd be thrilled to welcome you back anytime. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed March 2024
"House was lovely and the staff at RealJoy were an absolute pleasure to work with!!! "
Stayed September 2023
"Family of 9 adults and 3 kids were able to stay very comfortably in the house check in was easy only downfall is parking is limited but over all great place to stay"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Rolando, We're pleased to hear that your family had a comfortable stay at the house! We understand that parking can sometimes be a challenge, but we're glad it didn't overshadow your overall experience. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we hope to host your family again in the future.
Stayed June 2023
"Totalmente agradecido con el
Anfitrión la casa es totalmente hermosa tiene todo lo que dice la
Publicación es especial para los niños se las recomiendo a todos gracias"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Randy, Nos alegra saber que disfrutó de sus vacaciones. Gracias por elegir RealJoy.
Stayed June 2023
"Great stay. Lots of space. Great location. Excellent value. Would stay again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Darrell, Thank you for letting us know that you had a great stay. We're glad the location was convenient for you and we look forward to seeing you next time. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2023
"Exceptional - "
Stayed March 2023
"Accurate description of the house. Bikes were a great addition. We had a family of 10 and had plenty of space. The pool area was a favorite for the kids. Plenty of chairs and never felt too crowded. This was our first time to this part of Florida and we will definitely be back!"
Stayed March 2023
"Loved this space!"
Stayed October 2022
"The house was amazing. And will 100% do it again"
Stayed June 2022
"Good location and value."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Galin, We appreciate the 5 star review of your stay at The Light House. We're glad that it was a good value and location. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed June 2022
"The house is absolutely amazing! We had such a wonderful time! Our family vacation was perfect because we picked this awesome getaway. The bikes were so great to jump on and ride the path to the beach. The front porch and the back porch were great to relax on and visit. The kitchen was huge, the rooms were lovely, and the dining room table was big enough to accommodate all of our family. The location is perfect! Right down the road from shops, places to eat and most importantly the beach. You won’t be disappointed."
Stayed October 2021
"Pros: The place met our needs perfectly in the areas of size and location. The community pool area and use of bikes were awesome touches that we used multiple times and our family enjoyed.
Cons: Parking was very tight with a mini-van and Honda Pilot. Would be almost impossible with two larger vehicles like a Suburban and full sized 4-door truck. Just something to consider before booking.
All in all, we really enjoy the place and would book it again in a heartbeat. Thanks again RealJoy!"
Stayed October 2021
"A very enjoyable trip and a great value."
Stayed May 2021
"This home was absolutely stunning. Our experience in Florida was amazing and we cannot wait to go back! The house was clean and all the amenities were beyond what I expected."
Stayed May 2021
"Blue Mountain Ahhhhhhh - The neighborhood is lovely. The house suited our needs with the exception of having enough seating in the living room. And really this was only an issue in the evenings when we were “in for the night”. Bedrooms were very spacious. Make sure you run the bathroom fan in the upstairs hall bathroom when showering otherwise the steam will set the fire alarm off!!! Overall, a great place to stay for our two families(4 adults, 4 teens)"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Beth, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience while staying in The Light House, a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom house in the Highland Park community. We are happy to know that you thought this neighborhood was lovely and this home suited your families' needs, especially with the spacious bedrooms. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Stayed October 2020
"Great stay! We will return to Highland Park."
Stayed September 2020
"Not a bad stay, but internet could definitely use some upgrading"
Stayed September 2020
"House is large and the community pool is fabulous."
Stayed September 2020
"Nice place, plenty of room for two families. It’s a bit far from the beach and requires a car ride to get to but the community pool is within walking distance. Several nice restaurants and shops close by also."
Stayed August 2020
"Very big and spacious!! The location was perfect. The community space with the pool was grand. Real Joy has amazing communication. The only small downfall was the WiFi wasn’t as strong it kept going out."
Stayed August 2020
"Beautiful home and neighborhood. It was nice to talk to the pool from the backyard and the beach was only 10 minutes bike ride from the house. The house felt cozy."
Stayed August 2020
"The Lught House - Comfortable place"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thanks for the review. We're happy you found the place comfortable.
Stayed July 2020
"Very nice property, great location and layout for large groups. Neighborhood amenities are fantastic, amazing pool, fire pit and hot tub."
Stayed June 2020
"It's a beautiful spacious home in a great location. Excellent space for families. Minutes from the beaches, bike rides, even the walk down the trail to the community pool. We enjoyed our time here. I definitely reccomend this place."
Stayed March 2020
"Great location right on 30A. House was beautiful and clean. Hot tub at the community pool was nice and hot. Had a wonderful time here!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Lyndsay, thank you for your review! We're pleased to hear you enjoyed this beautiful 30A house and the community amenities. Thanks again for your feedback and for staying with RealJoy!
Stayed October 2019
"Loved this community"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Kayla, thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you loved the community and we hope you got to enjoy the porches at this wonderful property. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed October 2019
"This was the nicest beach house we have ever rented. Beautiful, clean, spacious. The area is so nice! The beaches are gorgeous, and the community is quiet and scenic. We had a perfect stay!"
Stayed September 2019
"DDaigs Labor Day 2019 - Love the property. It was clean for the most part (minus some details), however you could tell the property is a little older now compared to my family's first stay 3 years ago."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Darilyn, thanks for your feedback on The Light House! We're happy to hear you are a returning guest and love the property. We appreciate you booking with RealJoy and hope to see you again in the future!
Stayed June 2019
"My family and I loved our stay at the lighthouse!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Monica, thank you for your review! We're happy to hear your family loved your stay and we hope you enjoyed all the amenities. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy Vacations!
Stayed May 2019
"Perfect - Big, beautiful home that can accommodate so many. The kitchen was great and allowed so many to cook at the same time as we prepared lots of food for our wedding reception that was held at the resort style pool. Lovely neighborhood and so close to the beach."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Tammy, thank you for your feedback on this lovely home. We are so pleased you utilized the fully equipped kitchen during your stay as well as the resort style pool. We can't wait to see you back soon and thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Stayed April 2019
"Fantastic! - We don’t have any negative comments to leave about our stay. House was very clean and well stocked. Our group consisted of 4 adults and 7 kids and we had tons of room and lots of storage. We cooked plenty of meals at the house. We had everything we needed. The pool area was beautiful and the grill/relax area down there are dreamy. We will definitely stay with this property management group again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Amanda, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this gorgeous vacation home. We are so happy it was plenty spacious for your group and enjoyed the pool and grill area. We hope to see you back soon and thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Stayed March 2019
"Made one beautiful little 3 year old very happy! - Perfect place to have my family together for a special birthday celebration. So thankful that we got some sun for a few days because it was supposed to rain the weekend we came in. It was perfect. The beach always makes everything better. The house was very nice, thank you so much."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Erika, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely home. We’re pleased to hear you found the home nice and we hope you enjoyed the fabulous amenities and porches. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed March 2019
"They are perfect hosts and make the stay enjoyable"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Antoinette, thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you had an enjoyable stay and we hope you enjoyed the fabulous amenities. Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed October 2018
"Thank you so much for making our stay perfect! The house was beautiful and held all 11 of us comfortably. Plenty of rooms and bathrooms for everyone to spread out. All linens were clean, kitchen had everything we needed, and we felt right at home! We went to Santa Rosa Beach for a wedding. Ended up that we were right down the street from the venue, so location was perfect! Also, super affordable for the size and comfort of the house. Last, check-in and out was so simple!! Would definitely recommend this property to anyone traveling to Santa Rosa Beach!!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Morgan, thank you for your review! We're so happy The Light House was the perfect place & perfect location for your group. Thanks again for your feedback and for staying with RealJoy Vacations!
Stayed July 2018
"absolutely fantastic! - I hate to write this review because I want this house all to myself, BUT!! if you are looking for a spacious home that's beautifully appointed with enough bathrooms for all -- this is it!!! We have vacationed in the Santa Rosa Beach area for the past 18 years and this is far and away the best place we've stayed! The community - (minus all the construction that was going on - and really not noisy - just caused congestion on road) was terrific -- wonderful pool and jacuzzi area with lounge area with large screen tv so those who wanted to could watch the World Cup! this is truly a special place and I don't see us going anywhere else for the NEXT 18 years!!!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Elise, thank you for your feedback on this lovely home! We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay, and everything was perfect for you. We hope you also enjoyed the awesome community pool, and the nearby beach! Sorry to hear about the construction noise, but hopefully everything will be complete for your next visit to Santa Rosa Beach. Thank you again for your feedback, and for choosing Real Joy Vacations!
Stayed June 2018
"Absolutely beautiful house! Very spacious & great location! - A little drive to Seaside, which we preferred to get a little out of the craziness. Bike rentals very close & bike paths everywhere. Absolutely beautifully decorated house & plenty of space for the 9 of us. Just FYI - there is construction near this property, but it never really bothered us. The kitchen is fairly well stocked, but I would recommend bringing some supplemental supplies if you plan on doing a lot of cooking. The AC had trouble keeping up with us during the day, but it always caught up at night & we woke up to a nice cool house. The garage is full of leftover rafts, chairs, & beach toys which were nice to not have to go out and buy (we added a few to the mix). The pool is a short, shaded walk away & the pool area was just incredible. Our favorite food spots were The Donut Hole, Shunk Gulley, Basmati's, & the Local Catch. Beach access is close by, but the parking is limited - we were able to make it work each day though (I wouldn't recommend walking - a bit too far for that). There are nearby gas stations, Walmart & Publix for all of your grocery/vacation needs - which was super nice. And, even though we had 9 people showering every single day, we never had an issue with the hot water or water pressure - which was a nice surprise. The 2 queen size bedrooms do not have TVs or ceiling fans & the walls are fairly thin, so I would recommend bringing a fan or a noise machine if this is an issue. The bunk room does not have a door on it, if privacy is an issue. But, we seriously had no complaints. We traveled as a family for the first time to celebrate my mom's 50th birthday & this house was a huge part of our trip's success! Thank you Light House!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Jordan, thank you for your feedback on your stay at this wonderful home. We’re pleased to hear you found the home spacious and location great and you enjoyed the awesome community pool. We value your referrals and hope you will come back to visit! Thanks again for your feedback and thank you for booking with Real Joy!
Stayed May 2018
"The Perfect Spot - We had a fabulous time! Beautiful home! When an issue did arise on Sunday, I received an immediate call back along with a quick fix to the situation. Very personable staff! Definitely would use them again!!!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Patty. Thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely home. We’re happy to hear you had a fabulous time and found the home beautiful. We’re happy to hear your issue was responded to in a prompt manner. We value your referrals and hope you will come back to see us! Thanks again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed April 2018
"It was great. - The propery was beautifull and everyng realy nice. And we also enjoy the pool, it is very nice pool."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Emilio. Thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely home. We’re happy to hear you found the property beautiful and you enjoyed the pool. We value your referrals and hope you will come back to see us! Thanks again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed April 2018
"Perfect for 3 families with kids! - The home is very updated with plenty of bathrooms. 8 kids use them a lot! A 4 minute bike ride to the beach and shops. Side note: bring a good set of knives if you plan on cooking every day."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Hi Travis. Thank you for your feedback on your stay at this lovely home. We’re happy to hear you found this home perfect for 3 families and had plenty of bathrooms! We hope you got to enjoy the neighborhood pool as well. Thanks again for you feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed September 2017
"I booked this place for my husband's thirtieth birthday weekend. We stayed with a group of couples and could not be more pleased! The place was clean and inviting. There was enough space for everyone. The community pool was within walking distance and definitely luxurious! There was beach access right down the road and we were a close walk to shops. It was a great weekend!!"
Stayed July 2017
"Absolutely beautiful house. Was perfect! - Loved it!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for your feedback on this beautiful home. We’re so glad you loved your stay with us!! Come back to see us! Thanks again for choosing Real Joy!
Stayed July 2017
"Perfect house for the whole family! - We loved the house. Beautifully decorated and in a neighborhood with a great pool and lounging area. If the Gulf were right out the front door, it would obviously be even better but we rented a golf cart and could reach all the amenities of our area of 30A with no problem. It's a booming neighborhood and I was concerned about the noise of so much nearby work but it was never an issue. Probably a little under a mile to the Blue Mountain Beach access and a quick trip by car or cart. If you're like me and have a big family and can't swing tha price of beachfront in this area, you won't be disappointed by this lovely property!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
We’re so glad to hear your family enjoyed your stay at this lovely home. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the pool area and the great location of this home. We hope you come back to visit. Thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed April 2017
"Beautiful home!!! - Wonderful stay, house was perfect!!!!!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Thank you for your feedback on your stay at this beautiful home! We are so glad you had a wonderful stay and we hope you come back to see us! Thanks again for staying with Real Joy!
Stayed October 2016
"Beautiful home! Tons of space! Perfect for multi/family vacation!!"
Stayed October 2016
"Great visit in October! - We had a great visit to The Lighthouse with 8 adults. This house is brand new and decorated very nicely. The kitchen is amazing. Previous reviews mention that it was not very well stocked but perhaps it has since been stocked because the kitchen had everything we needed to cook a big breakfast and a nice dinner. One thing we did not realize from photos is that the room with the bunks does not have a door. Close to some good restaurants and we easily got around at night via Uber. Beach is close but in my opinion, not within walking distance. About 1-1.5 miles but with ample parking. Photos really do not do this house justice. It's beautiful, and I highly recommend. "
Stayed August 2016
"This Home I wish I owned, it's functional, accommodating, and it's FLORIDA ! - We have had a Blast while staying here.
This is a new home, and was great for our family(s) of 12.
The beach is a walk away for strolling, but we had enough stuff that we just drove every day to the parking areas for our activities.
The kids took to the pool at times also.
We cooked in House 5 of 6 nights.
It's was great.
- suggestions -
- the lady(s) want a few more pans for shrimp boils and Crab legs esp. Large pots. Cookie sheet for baking treats for the clan.
- just need 2 more chairs for the dinner table 6 currently and the island has 4 stools.
- the new dryer went out while we were there but the Maytag man does get out once in a while.
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God Bless the owners for offering their 2nd home up for renting.
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Stayed August 2016
"FUN GETAWAY - We loved the Light House, it was everything advertised to be and more. The house was beautifully furnished and decorated with lots of room. Our booking of the property was easy and our stay went without a hitch. Sleeps 12 but we only had four in our group so we felt like we were at a resort but without all the busyness. The community pool was awesome along with a great hot tub that we used every night after busy days of sightseeing and a bicycle ride to Seaside. The house is in a great location with close access to three beaches and several restaurants and shops. We had a great time, made some great memories and would recommend this property to our friends and relatives and to anyone looking for a great beach house."
Stayed April 2016
"The Light House - WOW!!! We loved everything about this house....it was beautifully decorated and also the
attention to detail was amazing. I am an interior designer and it checked all the boxes to be
One of the best places we have stayed.
The community pool was very lovely as well...with that being said, we had only a few hours that it didn't rain while we were staying!! Thank you for the use of your beautiful home!!!
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