Stayed July 2024
"We had the best stay! How was amazing & had everything we needed & more. Very clean & spacious beautiful home. Quiet neighborhood, nice clean pool, loved having the golf cart to get around to pool, beach & in town. Would definitely recommend & stay here again. Real Joy was awesome from day 1 of signing up for this rental & all the way to check out. Very fast responses even on weekends & evening. We love Santa Rosa & seaside area. Highly recommend"
Stayed June 2024
"After the initial issues with the cleaning crew, we had a near perfect stay! The home is beautifully appointed with high end finishes that will make you feel at home. The property with furnished decks bikes and golf cart made for an all-around enjoyable experience. The infinity pool and gym were used every day. Finally we would highly suggest avoiding the public beach and utilizing Topsail Hill State Park and the tram. From the short golf cart drive, we had flawless beach views with no crowds versus the madness down the road!
The cleaning issue was addressed and remedied after several attempts on our part. We were thankful!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
David, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're so glad to hear that you had an enjoyable stay overall, despite the initial cleaning issue. The beautiful home, amenities, and nearby attractions sound like they made for an all-around wonderful experience. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed June 2024
"We loved our time here! The house and neighborhood are beautiful. The cypress swamp behind the property was a huge plus. We loved sitting on the screened porch in the evenings, listening to all the nature sounds. There are multiple beaches a short bike or golf cart ride away. The neighborhood is private and safe, with great amenities. We’ll definitely book here next year!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Summer, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're so glad you enjoyed your time at our property and that you appreciated the natural beauty of the area. It sounds like you took full advantage of the amenities and were able to truly relax and unwind. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2024
"AWESOME 👏 "
Stayed May 2024
"Awesome stay! Very clean and comfortable. Beautiful place, I highly recommend staying there"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Tammy, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you had an awesome stay and found our property to be clean, comfortable, and beautiful. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2024
"Excellent stay!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Candice, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you had an excellent stay with us. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed May 2024
"The house was in a quiet, beautiful location. Super close to nearby restaurants and grocery stores. Pool had a great view and close to near by beach via bike or golf cart. Host had great communication. Would definitely stay here again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Lizzy, <br/>Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled you enjoyed the beautiful location and the amenities nearby, along with the great communication from your host. We hope to see you again soon for another memorable stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed April 2024
"Enjoyed our stay! "
Stayed April 2024
"The house is even more beautiful in person than in the photos. The backyard is a nature area and we saw deer each morning and evening. The home is equipped with a golf cart that you can take down 30a for shopping, dining, and quite beach access. We enjoyed this trip and coming home to such a quiet and private neighborhood tucked away from all the travelers."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Carley, <br/>Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your stay. It sounds like you had a wonderful experience enjoying both the beauty of the home and the serenity of its surroundings. We’re delighted that the golf cart added a fun element to your trip, making it easy to explore and enjoy the area. We hope you will join us again soon for another peaceful retreat. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed April 2024
"We loved our escape to 30A and RealJoy's Time Out rental. The house was beautiful, felt clean yet cozy, and provided a relaxing space for us to come home to each day. The facilities at Cypress Dunes is amazing and we were happy to have access to the pool, spa, and fitness facilities every day. Restaurants and activities were a short car ride away and Top Sail was just a short bike ride. We would reccomend this rental to anyone!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Andrea, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your stay. It sounds like you had a wonderful escape and enjoyed the great amenities and convenient location. We're glad that everything met your expectations and contributed to a relaxing vacation. We hope you will join us again soon for another memorable experience. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed April 2024
"Lovely home and location around the 30A area. We loved the private feel of the neighborhood but could get to any of the prime spots within 15 mins.
The property was so comfortable for our family of 6. From the pool, to the tennis courts (with pickle ball lines!) this property truly made our vacation memorable."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Jennon, <br/>Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. It sounds like the comfort and amenities of our property helped make your vacation truly memorable! We're delighted to hear how much your family enjoyed everything, from the private feel of the neighborhood to the fun activities available. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed March 2024
"Loved this place and would for sure stay again. Great location and amenities. Golf cart was a must have to get to the beach with your gear. The house was larger than it looked with lots of space. Kitchen was well stocked with great cooking utensils. Home was well decorated with comfy beds and bedding.
Note: you will need to bring your own beach towels and chairs."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Claire, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're thrilled to hear that the house exceeded your expectations and you enjoyed the amenities and the location. You should have gotten an email before your stay letting you know that we do not provide beach towels as they tend to walk off. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed March 2024
"Our family had a wonderful time! The house set up was perfect with a toddler with the back porch open. She felt like she was outside already! We will return!"
Stayed December 2023
"Our family had a great time here over Christmas! The house was beautiful and comfortable. We loved the porches! We also loved the pool and were the only ones there several times. The bikes and golf cart were nice to get to the beach. Thank you!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Laura, We are thrilled to hear that your family had a great Christmas holiday! We're glad you were comfortable and enjoyed the bikes and the golf cart. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed November 2023
"The home is immaculate and well cared for in a peaceful neighborhood. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The proximity to beach access was convenient, especially with the use of the included golf cart. Overall great stay and would definitely stay here again!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Lisa, We’re delighted to hear that you had a great vacation. We’re glad that everyone had enough room and was comfortable. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed October 2023
"Great house and easy communication with the host!"
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Cari, We're glad to hear you had a great experience with the house and found communication with our team easy. We hope you will visit us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Stayed September 2023
"Absolutely loved the place. Great host and business which were quick to respond. The house is gorgeous and we love the community that is there. The one and only gripe I have with the place is that there is a $500 extra refundable fee for the golf cart. Didn’t really make sense but rather than that we were extremely happy with the price, location, host, house, and community. I highly recommend booking here if you want to experience the best of 30A."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Andrew, We're delighted that you absolutely loved the place, and we appreciate your kind words about our team, the house, and the community. The refundable golf cart fee is to cover any unexpected and accidental damage and is returned when there is none. Thank you for recommending us as the best way to experience 30A and thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed September 2023
"My family and I really enjoyed our time here - the house was nice and super comfortable. While Rosemary and Seaside and all that you think of with 30A is still about 45 to an hour away depending on traffic, Santa Rosa was lovely and the beaches were beautiful. Topsail was a particular favorite and the bikes were perfect for getting there. As others said, we also had the pool to ourselves a lot, which was really nice. Would absolutely stay here again."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Jennifer, We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a great vacation. It's wonderful to know that you found the house comfortable and enjoyed the beautiful beaches of Santa Rosa, especially Topsail. Having the pool to yourselves must have been a real treat. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Stayed July 2023
"The home was immaculate, the location met our needs and had everything we needed."
Stayed June 2023
"Beautifully furnished with lots of extras. Hair dryer and iron were included even though they were not listed as being included on the “what to bring, what not to bring” email. Had a few issues with a ceiling fan cap falling and a water leak from the master bath, but they were addressed within 24 hours. They weren’t major and didn’t affect us. Pool was great given the fact that beaches had double red flags during most of our stay. Beaches were a bit farther and harder to access than we thought and we weren’t sure if we could take the golf cart that far so we didn’t get to use it much. Bikes were nice but since there were 5 of us, it would have been really nice to have the option to add another. Beds were softer than we are used to, but that’s just a personal preference. Time Out could actually easily sleep 7, but reservations are limited to 6. All and all, it was a wonderful stay."
Stayed June 2023
"This place was a hidden gem. We looked at so many rentals and this one stood out. Peaceful and private! There are neighbors but the woods in the back is so peaceful and beautiful. I loved laying on the hammock and listening to music.
The place was immaculate and extremely cozy and comfortable. The host was amazing and responsive to our questions.
The neighborhood is great, the pool is amazing. We went to the pool a few times, quiet and not that many people there. Sometimes we had the whole pool/place to ourselves. It was right by the main strip so easy to get everywhere and also right on the 30A to go visit the other shore towns. If we head to Destin again, we will be sure to look this place up."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Joseph, Thank you for letting us know that this place was a hidden gem. We're glad the location worked well for you and you enjoyed the hammock. We hope to see you again soon and we appreciate the nod to our responsive staff. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed June 2023
"It was absolutely wonderful, our family enjoyed every minute of this vacation. We would love to stay there again!"
Stayed May 2023
"The home is absolutely beautiful and we will definitely return if we don’t end up buying a place ourselves. The house and neighborhood amenities were perfect! The amenities provided in the house I felt were a little sparse for staying 7 nights. The distance to the beach was a little farther than I thought, I would recommend having a car at this location but the golf cart was perfect for getting to and from the beach. I would not recommend driving any further on 30a than Blue Mountain on the golf cart and that felt like a stretch. If you’re looking for a relaxing time in peaceful surroundings away from the hustle and bustle, this is the place! We swam, played Pickleball and rode the bikes to Top Sail Preserve and had a great time! My husband loved waking up every morning to the deer right behind the house. Our family of 6 were more than comfortable for the week."
Allison
Customer Relations Representative
Jennifer, Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback regarding your stay. We’re glad you had a great time exploring the area on bikes and a golf cart. We look forward to your next visit. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Stayed March 2023
"Beautiful home, furnishings and neighborhood. The decks and porches are an amazing extension of the home. The location was great for us, as it was an easy drive to Destin as well as the Seaside and Rosemary beach areas. We will definitely be back!"
