House - Rating 5 (48 Reviews)

Beach Rx


Bedroom 5 bedrooms
Bathroom 4 full
Guests 14 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed
Flexible Dates Flexible

  • Address: 223 Tahitian Way
  • Location: Crystal Beach
  • Type: House

Description Description
Top Reasons to Book this Lovely Home:

* 2 King Master SuitesĀ 

* TWO Balconies, TWO Full Kitchens, and TWO Living Rooms

* Free Seasonal Beach Trolley

* Gated neighborhood, Huge Lagoon Pool (seasonally heated),Hot tub

* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below

* Destin Commons is right across Hwy 98!Ā 

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

Beach Rx is a beautiful 5BR/4BA, 3-story home located in the exclusive Villages of Crystal Beach neighborhood. The first floor boasts 10-foot ceilings and 8-foot doorways and features a fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops, custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large dining table plus breakfast bar. There is a king bedroom on the first floor, a queen bedroom and a king master suite on the second floor, a bedroom with 2 queen beds and a bedroom with a twin over full bunk bed on the third floor along with a second living space with a queen-sized sleeper sofa, allowing sleep accommodations for up to 14 guests. The master suite also features a private kitchenette/wet bar, a flat screen TV, balcony access, and an ensuite with a corner Jacuzzi tub! Enjoy your refreshments on the two balconies or relax comfortably in one of the two living rooms. This luxurious community is about 900 yds from Crystal Beach and includes a complimentary seasonal trolley service to take you to and from the Gulf!

*This property is not available to adults under age 25. No Exceptions.*

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*

Snowbird Season runs November thru February. For a quote, select an arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and a departure date (must be the 1st day of a subsequent month). Contact us for alternate date requests and further assistance! All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee.

2025 Pool heating schedule: March 1-April 26, 2025; Thanksgiving week; Christmas week; New Years week.
HOA-provided Trolley Schedule 2025: March 1-April 26, 2025; Memorial Day weekend through Oct. 31.

The Bed Setup:

1st floor
Guest Bedroom: King Bed

2nd floor
Master Bedroom: King Bed
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed

3rd floorĀ 
Guest Bedroom: 2 Queen Beds
Bunk Room: Twin over Full Bunk bed
Living Room: w/ Queen Sleeper sofa

Villages of Crystal Beach is an exclusive, gated community only a few blocks from the beautiful blue waters and white sandy beaches of Destin. You can make the walk on foot or hop on the free seasonal trolley service (Memorial Day through Labor Day) they will even pick you up at the house and drop you off right at the beach! The pool area at Villages of Crystal Beach is a vacation must! The lagoon style zero entry pool is 30,000 square feet of gorgeous, sparkling clear water. There is a spa, tropical landscaping, and plenty of seating areas. It also has surround sound, a flat screen TV, and a grilling area to help you relax and unwind.

Please note that there are parking restrictions within the Villages of Crystal Beach. There are two parking spaces available in the driveway of the home.Ā Trailers, RV's, boats, golf carts, and motorcycles are not allowed within the community gates; alternate parking arrangements will need to be made for these items.

Area Attractions:Ā 

There are wonderful shops and restaurants close by and great attractions such as golf courses, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park, boating, fishing, and watersports!

Also close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also, for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest!Ā  Destin Commons also has a mini train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters and Bass Pro Shop.

If you are near Miramar Beach, the snorkelers in your group will love the new artificial reef called Dolphin Reef, deployed in 2017. Ā Located just 685 feet straight out from the Miramar Regional Public Beach access (by Pompano Joe's), it is becoming a haven for sea life. Each of the 4 snorkeling reefs comprises 40 acres of permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or other flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!

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Sleeps: 2
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King Bedroom
Sleeps: 2
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Sleeps: 2
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Queen Bedroom
Sleeps: 2
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2 Queen Bedroom
Sleeps: 4
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Twin over Full Bunkroom
Sleeps: 3
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Amenities 32 Amenities
  • Black Friday
Entertainment
  • Satellite or Cable
  • Television
Facility Amenites
  • Community Pool
Featured Amenities
  • Snowbird Friendly
Inside Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bathroom Essentials
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Central Air Conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Free Wifi
  • Heating
  • Hot Water
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Laptop Friendly Work Space
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Smoke Detector
  • Washer
Must Haves
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
Outside Amenities
  • Balcony
  • Free Parking
  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Patio/Deck
  • Private Entrance
Pool and Spa
  • Heated Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
View and Location
  • Walk to Beach

Location Hot Deals

Use code "HOTDEALS" and receive 10% off when booking one of these exclusive units. (Length of stay min of 3 nights and max of 14 nights.)


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Reviews Rating 5 (48)
Rating 5
Beautiful home and community
- Reviewed On: 10/19/2025
- Check Out On: 10/12/2025
Thank you, David. We’re so glad you enjoyed the home and the community. We’d love to welcome you back soon! RealJoy Vacations
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Buena ubicación
- Reviewed On: 10/19/2025
- Check Out On: 10/19/2025
Jose, thank you for the review! Glad you liked the location. We’d love to host you again.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
I would come back again it was so beautiful.
- Reviewed On: 9/14/2025
- Check Out On: 9/14/2025
Hi Tartriciea,
Thank you for the great review. I’m glad you found the place so beautiful and would come back. We’d love to host you again.
Best,
RealJoy Vacations
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Fantastic view and nice clean home.
- Reviewed On: 8/25/2025
- Check Out On: 8/18/2025
Thank you for your wonderful review, Gregory! We're glad you enjoyed the fantastic view and found the home clean. We look forward to hosting you again!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great location and atmosphere
- Reviewed On: 8/18/2025
- Check Out On: 8/18/2025
Thank you, Gregory! We're pleased you enjoyed the location and atmosphere during your stay. We look forward to hosting you again!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
OUR STAY WAS AMAZING.. WE HAD A FEW ISSUES THAT WERE TAKEN CARE OF PROMPTLY, THE SERVICE MAN WAS FRIENDLY AND FULL OF SUGGESTIONS. PARKING WAS CRAMPED BUT WE WORKED IT OUT. HOUSE WAS HUGE WITH PLENTY OF SPACE. KIDS LOVED IT. ANY AND EVERYTHING WAS CLOSE BY NOTHING WAS MORE THAN 10-15 MIN AWAY OR CLOSER. BEACH WAS AWESOME. WOULD STAY AGAIN WE DID NOT WANT TO LEAVEā¤ļø
- Reviewed On: 7/21/2025
- Check Out On: 7/21/2025
Rating 5
Fantastic place, great location, friendly staff, quick and easy response to any issues, beach shuttle was awesome. Great family vacation!! We will definitely rent from RealJoy again!
- Reviewed On: 7/20/2025
- Check Out On: 7/13/2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're glad you enjoyed the fantastic location, friendly staff, and convenient beach shuttle. It’s great to hear your family had a memorable vacation. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great place! Great company! Great Communication! Great support!
Yearly family (kids & grandkids) long weekend vacation to the beach. House was fantastic. Listing was exactly accurate. Great location. Very prompt help and support when needed. I’d give them 10 STARS!!
- Reviewed On: 7/17/2025
- Check Out On: 7/13/2025
Scott, thank you for your 5-star review. We're happy the house was perfect for your family’s beach vacation and that the listing matched your expectations. We appreciate your kind words about our support and look forward to hosting you again!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great vacation
- Reviewed On: 6/20/2025
- Check Out On: 6/20/2025
Thank you for the positive review! We're glad to hear you had a great vacation. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
We had a good family vacation
Property was very nice very clean and had a accommodating staff The only thing we had a problem with was parking which we didn’t know or asked the question about how many vehicles you could park
- Reviewed On: 6/13/2025
- Check Out On: 6/9/2025
Thank you so much for your review. We are so happy to hear you had such a nice time and we hope we get to host you again in the future!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
A very nice place to stay, with a huge number of shopping centers and restaurants around, quite close to the beach (a gorgeous beach, by the way), and plenty of entertainment. Communication was never an issue and I would definitely try to rent this place again if it becomes available in the future. Thanks for everything!
- Reviewed On: 6/1/2025
- Check Out On: 6/1/2025
Hello Jorge! Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the convenient location near shopping, restaurants, and the beach. It's great to hear that communication was smooth during your visit. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Excelente ubicación, cerca de muchos restaurantes al igual que de la playa.
Uno se siente como en casa!
- Reviewed On: 5/26/2025
- Check Out On: 5/26/2025
Hello Juan! Thank you for your review. We’re glad you enjoyed the excellent location and felt at home during your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great place to stay on your vacation if you in Destin.
- Reviewed On: 5/19/2025
- Check Out On: 5/19/2025
Hello Maya! Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear you had a great stay in Destin. We hope to welcome you back for another vacation soon!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Wonderful
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- Reviewed On: 5/9/2025
- Check Out On: 4/13/2025
Rating 5
The place was everything we were expecting and was well organized and clean. We would definitely recommend staying here.
- Reviewed On: 3/24/2025
- Check Out On: 3/16/2025
Rating 5
Excellent Location and Great Price
We really enjoyed our stay at the Villages of Crystal Beach. There were three families in our group and the place was large enough to accommodate all of us. The pool area is very nice and it's around a 0.5 mile walk to the beach. The beaches in Destin are amazingly beautiful and I would highly recommend staying here and visiting the beaches.
- Reviewed On: 3/18/2025
- Check Out On: 3/16/2025
Craig, thank you for your wonderful review! Destin's beaches are indeed stunning, and we're glad you had a chance to experience them. We hope to host you again in the future! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Everything was wonderful🩷
- Reviewed On: 1/2/2025
- Check Out On: 12/26/2024
Rating 5
Johnson Xmas Vacation
Everything was beautiful!!! My grands enjoyed every minute and didn’t want to leave!! We will definitely be back this summer!
- Reviewed On: 12/31/2024
- Check Out On: 12/26/2024
LaKisha, Thank you for the5-star review. It's wonderful to hear that you and your grands enjoyed your time so much that you didn't want to leave. We look forward to welcoming you back this summer. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
A family memorial vacation
Nice home! Just the stove and floors wasn't cleaned. Plus a few water bugs. Overall we really enjoyed our stay ā¤ļøšŸ’œ.
- Reviewed On: 8/26/2024
- Check Out On: 8/25/2024
Calista, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay overall. Next time, let us know if the unit is not as clean as it should be and we'll send a new cleaner out to make it right. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Destin 2024
For about near close to a hotel rental , it was best this place !
- Reviewed On: 7/25/2024
- Check Out On: 7/25/2024
Fernando, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and found it to be the best option near hotel rentals. We hope you’ll join us again soon! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
My family and I traveled from Texas(10 of us). It was my 1st time in Destin and we were located in the heart of it! The house accommodated all of us! It was as pictured on the site. The location was great. Large pool area that my 11 year old son really enjoyed. Staff was responsive, we were missing an armband and they promptly delivered it. We would definitely book again!
- Reviewed On: 7/23/2023
- Check Out On: 7/23/2023
Kendra, It's wonderful to hear that the house accommodated your group comfortably and that the location in the heart of Destin was convenient for you. We're glad to know that the house matched the pictures and that the large pool area was a hit with your son. Our team's responsiveness and prompt resolution of the missing armband is something we take pride in. Thank you for your kind words and for considering us for future bookings. We look forward to hosting you again whenever your travels bring you back to the area. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Online Listing
I was a little disappointed in my stay when it came to the online listing. I was thinking the two king suites where on the first floor because i had my mother and my disabled husband traveling with me and my family . I also was under the impression that the beach was a block away. instead it was more like three blocks away. but other than that me and my family enjoyed our stay were nice neighborhood.
- Reviewed On: 7/10/2023
- Check Out On: 6/25/2023
Sandra, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your family's stay in this five-bedroom/four-bath three-story home in the exclusive Villages of Crystal Beach neighborhood, which is about 900 yards from Crystal Beach. A seasonal trolley service is available. Please accept our apology for any inconvenience or confusion caused by the sleeping options. Pictures and descriptions online are accurate to the best of our knowledge. As mentioned on Vrbo and RealJoy websites, "there is a king bedroom on the first floor, a queen bedroom and a king master suite on the second floor, a bedroom with 2 queen beds and a bedroom with a twin over full bunk bed on the third floor along with a second living space with a queen-sized sleeper sofa." Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Excellent
The property was as described and met expectations. We've stayed at four different houses in this gated community and will likely seek this one again.
- Reviewed On: 6/6/2023
- Check Out On: 5/21/2023
Rating 5
Only issues I had were the gnats problem in the kitchen area, other than that it was a great place to stay and would like to get it again next year.
- Reviewed On: 5/26/2023
- Check Out On: 5/26/2023
Sidney, Thank you for letting us know that this was a great place to stay. The gnats were attracted to the moisture in the kitchen. We look forward to seeing you again next year. We hope you enjoyed some time on our beautiful beaches and had a safe trip home. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Good
- Reviewed On: 5/14/2023
- Check Out On: 5/14/2023
Timothy, We're glad you had a good vacation. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Overall this was a great stay. I enjoyed my time here, everything was displayed as it was in the picture. Be aware of neighbors if you’re coming for any celebration.
- Reviewed On: 5/7/2023
- Check Out On: 5/7/2023
Rating 5
excelente
- Reviewed On: 5/1/2023
- Check Out On: 5/1/2023
Rating 5
Nice pool. Good value
- Reviewed On: 3/19/2023
- Check Out On: 3/19/2023
Rating 5
This Air bnb was a wonderful experience, my husband and his family enjoyed everything, the space was amazing and everything the ad said… THANKS FOR THE WONDERFUL STAYšŸ’•
The Richmond’s
- Reviewed On: 3/5/2023
- Check Out On: 3/5/2023
Rating 5
Family time
Place was good, kids enjoy the pool a lot And the neighbors were nice
- Reviewed On: 8/31/2022
Gabriel, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad the kids enjoyed the pool and the neighbors were nice. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Amazing place and location! We had a blast staying here, would highly recommend.
- Reviewed On: 6/25/2022
Rating 5
Great spring break resort. very spacious and clean. no issues
- Reviewed On: 4/24/2022
Shandolyn, Thank you for letting us know you had a great spring break at Beach Rx. We are glad you found it spacious and clean and had no issues. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Before booking I read some of the other reviews so I was quite sure what to expect. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this place. It was in a great area with other condos/beach houses similar to it. It looks just as it does in the pictures. The house was sparkling clean. The listing did say there was enough parking spots for three but when we got there only two cars could fit but we were able to park one right behind the first to so that it was off of the streets. There was also additional parking a short walk down the street so it wasn’t too bad. We got that right in time to catch the shuttle to the beach the first day but we had to walk back which I originally dreaded but it was literally a 5 minute walk back to the house and we enjoyed site seeing. When we did catch the shuttle it came quick and there wasn’t any long waiting times. Two things you should know, the house is a few stories so at night when some of us were trying to sleep we can hear the others upstairs walking which wasn’t really a big deal for any of us but might be for some. Also, it took us a few minutes to learn how to lock the front door but once we were familiar with it we had no problems. All in all I would rate this place 10/10. We loved it so much I tried to book it for my birthday the same weekend we were there but it was already booked… bummer!
- Reviewed On: 4/17/2022
Tiera, Thank you for letting us know about your stay at Beach Rx. We are glad that your expectations were met and that the parking worked out for you. Also glad you enjoyed our beautiful beaches. We hope you were able to find a good spot for your birthday. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Thanks!
- Reviewed On: 4/11/2022
Bennett, Thank you for choosing Real Joy. We look forward to assisting you on your next RealJoy vacation.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Very beautiful place to stay and great communication!
- Reviewed On: 1/2/2022
Brittany, we appreciate you letting us know that you thought this five-bed, four-bath home is a very beautiful place to stay, and you were provided with great communication. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Love pool area
100
- Reviewed On: 10/21/2021
Wanda, we are pleased to know that you loved this property's pool area. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great place!
- Reviewed On: 10/16/2021
Rating 5
Clean nice and comfy
Overall we enjoyed our staying even tried to extend our occupancy for more than 5 nights unfortunately the house was booked my only recommendation is to change some of the mattresses especially the one in the master bedroom in the first floor
- Reviewed On: 9/7/2021
Amjad, we are very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay overall in this nice five-bed, four-bath home in Villages of Crystal Beach, which you found to be clean and comfortable. We will pass along your comment regarding the mattresses to property managers. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
I would recommend Real joy vacation rental, super professional and was very helpful
Beautiful beautiful property! Every thing you need is there . The only thing that was an issue was we had 4 vehicles and the over flow parking needs to have more availability.
- Reviewed On: 8/16/2021
Rating 5
4th of July Celebration
Very nice property and neighborhood. Convenient shuttle to beach. Pool is great. We preferred Henderson beach a short drive away for the privacy during a busy week.
- Reviewed On: 7/18/2021
Rating 5
Great value for money. Awesome location!
- Reviewed On: 5/25/2021
Hi Holli, thank you for your review! We are happy to hear you found the location awesome and we hope you enjoyed the white sands at the beach! Thank you again for you feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
This house is located in the perfect place. Within walking distance there is a Publix, outdoor shopping mall and the beach! The home was very spacious and clean. The neighborhood was very friendly and the kids from the neighborhood actually came out to play with our children and shared their bikes. The pool was beautiful and heated. Overall great experience!
- Reviewed On: 3/15/2021
Rating 5
Immaculate
Everything about this property met and exceeded our expectations. We thank you for allowing us to use your property. We will be returning soon and would love to have the same location. Please let me know how I can get this same exact property for future visits.
- Reviewed On: 10/5/2020
Chris, we appreciate you taking the time to write a review for this rental property. We love that this rental exceeded your expectations and you would like to stay here again. Thank you for choosing a Real Joy property. We look forward to you visiting again soon.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Home looks exaclty like pictures. If your going in a big group please know that parking is impossible around this property and you will be towed and who wants to deal with that on vacation. we had some minor issues but they were resloved in within hours of calling about them. Other than that everything was extremly relaxing and worth every penny!
- Reviewed On: 10/5/2020
Hi Bree! Thank you for your review! We are glad that you had a relaxing vacation and we hope you enjoyed the huge lagoon pool. We will pass along your comments to our property management team. Thanks again for your feedback and thank you for choosing Real Joy!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
House was nice! Quite street enjoyed stay.
It was great! Great communication through email for questions.
- Reviewed On: 7/28/2020
Thanks for the feedback! We're so happy you found communication easy and enjoyed your stay.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
House was great!
House was great; however too far from the beach with having small kids
- Reviewed On: 7/1/2020
We're so happy you enjoyed the house! Thanks for the feedback.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great place for vacation.
- Reviewed On: 6/17/2020
Rating 5
Beautiful home, nice community
- Reviewed On: 6/2/2020
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