House - Rating 5 (35 Reviews)

Casa Blanca


Bedroom 6 bedrooms
Bathroom 5 full
Guests 16 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed
Flexible Dates Saturday

  • Address: 4504 John Ave
  • Location: Crystal Beach
  • Type: House

Description Description
Top Reasons to Book this Fabulous Home:

* Private Saltwater Pool (heated additional $100/nt)

* 3 Extra Large Suites

* Comfy Outdoor Furnishings

* Approximately 500 yards to The Barracuda Beach access

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

* Less than a mile from Destin Commons

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

Casa Blanca is located a short walk from world-famous Crystal Beach in Destin’s Crystal Beach community. This 6br/5ba home exudes vacation perfection at every turn. The well-manicured exterior welcomes you on the vacation of your dreams, while a beautifully furnished interior has everything you will need to enjoy your time at the beach. This spacious three-story home offers an exquisite plantation-style facade behind a white picket fence. The main living room has beautiful, exposed beams, adding a sense of character to the bright open space. With space for 16, this home is the perfect size for a mixed group of friends and families. The master bedroom suite has cathedral ceilings and its own private balcony access overlooking the pool. While three of the six bedrooms are extra-large suites and all bedrooms offering King beds. There is also a bonus room on the third floor with two twin beds for the little ones in your group. You’re sure to hear giggles coming from this room all night long! You have two living rooms – one that opens into the living room and kitchen, and another that can serve as a media room on the second floor. The extra-large modern farmhouse style open kitchen boasts beautiful quartz countertops, beautiful subway tile backsplash, a gas range stove, double refrigerator and much more. You will find laundry rooms located on the 1st and 2nd level for added convenience. Downstairs, slip through the living room’s doors out to the backyard patio where your own oasis awaits. Enjoy a swim in the saltwater pool. Cook up some amazing fresh seafood on the gas grill while relaxing with a drink in the beautiful backyard. Of course, you’re here for the beach, so don’t delay in heading down to the shore! Beach access is just a quick eight-minute walk away from your home. Spread out your beach blanket, set up your chairs, and sit back and relax. Endless fun under the sun awaits at Casa Blanca!

The private pool can be heated for an additional fee of $100/night making it easy to enjoy no matter what time of year you hope to visit.

*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.

Bed Setup:

First Floor:

Fifth Bedroom – King
Den - Queen Sleeper Sofa

Second Floor:

Master Bedroom – King
Second Bedroom – King
Third Bedroom – King
Fourth Bedroom – King
Sixth Bedroom – King

Third Floor:

Bonus Room – (2) Twins

Area Attractions:

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!
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. 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 the permitted sea bottom. The Dolphin Reef is at a depth of 12-20 feet. We strongly recommend that snorkelers use a kayak, paddleboard, or another flotation device when visiting the snorkel reefs. Sea conditions can and do change quickly and often. Enjoy!

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Bedding Bedding
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3rd Guest Bedroom- 2nd Floor
Sleeps: 2
1 King
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4th Guest Bedroom-2nd Floor
Sleeps: 2
1 King
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5th Guest Bedroom- 2nd Floor
Sleeps: 2
1 King
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3rd Floor Bonus Room
Sleeps: 2
2 Twin
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Master Bedroom-2nd Floor
Sleeps: 2
1 King

Attached Bathroom

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Den-1st Floor
Sleeps: 2
1 Sleeper Sofa
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1st Guest Bedroom-2nd Floor
Sleeps: 2
1 King
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2nd Guest Bedroom-2nd Floor
Sleeps: 2
1 King

Amenities 34 Amenities
  • Black Friday
Entertainment
  • Satellite or Cable
  • Smart TV
  • Television
Featured Amenities
  • Luxury Collection
  • 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
  • Private Pool
View and Location
  • Walk to Beach

Location Location

Reviews Rating 5 (35)
Rating 5
Beautiful, spacious, and clean home.
A couple of suggestions: closet doors that slide and close. There were no baking sheets for baking cookies, etc.
Overall, we were very happy w our stay. We were there for my daughter’s wedding.
- Reviewed On: 11/16/2025
- Check Out On: 11/16/2025
Thank you, Ashleigh! Glad the home was beautiful, spacious, and clean for your stay. Congratulations on your daughter’s wedding. Appreciate the suggestions. We’d love to host you again!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
This home was spacious, clean, and well-equipped, in a perfect location just a short walk to the beach, restaurants, and shopping. The host was incredibly friendly and helpful, making our stay even more enjoyable. While there was an extra charge for heating the pool/spa and the furniture felt a bit dated, these were minor compared to all the positives. We truly enjoyed our time here and would definitely recommend it!
- Reviewed On: 11/2/2025
- Check Out On: 11/2/2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the home and location. Your feedback is appreciated, and we’d love to host you again soon!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Loved staying here. Quick walk to the beach, close drive to several restaurants and stores. Plenty of room for guests and kids loved the pool!
- Reviewed On: 10/18/2025
- Check Out On: 10/18/2025
Thanks for staying with us, Veronica! Glad the quick walk to the beach and nearby restaurants worked well, and that there was plenty of room for your group. Happy, the kids loved the pool . We'd love to host you again!
Tammy
RealJoy Vacations
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Excelente lugar super comodo
- Reviewed On: 9/15/2025
- Check Out On: 9/15/2025
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for your review. Glad you found the place excellent and very comfortable. We’d love to host you again!
Best,
RealJoy Vacations
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great house
- Reviewed On: 9/1/2025
- Check Out On: 9/1/2025
Rating 5
Amazing house and service, would absolutely stay here again! We actually wish we booked our stay for 1-2 more days. There was an issue with the coffeepot on the first morning, and the amazing Porter saved us with a brand new coffeepot and a winning and warm personality. Realjoy's team is supper attentive and eager to please- kudos to everyone that we communicated with during the course of our stay - Porter, Logan, Christopher, Jessica, Devin, Samuel etc. Pots, pans, dishware, starter toilet paper and paper towels are provided... BUT I would highly suggest bringing your own toilet paper/paper towels/dish and laundry soaps on Day 1- especially if you have a large krewe/staying a few days. Also!! Do not forget to bring your own beach towels, and DISH TOWELS from home!! The beach is super close- can't beat the location. The layout of house was perfect. We made beautiful memories here.
- Reviewed On: 8/18/2025
Thank you, Kara! We're glad you enjoyed the home and our team’s service, especially Porter's help. We’re delighted that the location and layout contributed to your wonderful memories, and we would love to welcome you back for a longer stay!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
We had a wonderful stay
- Reviewed On: 8/10/2025
- Check Out On: 8/3/2025
Thank you for your wonderful review, Yvonne! We're glad you had a great stay and hope to welcome you back soon.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Had a wonderful stay. I do recommend.
- Reviewed On: 8/3/2025
- Check Out On: 8/3/2025
Rating 5
The pool was very big and in view from the kitchen so we can cook and also watch the kids swim, house was clean and up to date, communication was fast and easy. Plenty of parking. The beach was 4-5 mins walk away. The rental location was on a prime spot close to restaurants and shops. The rooms were spacious. I would book again!!
- Reviewed On: 7/22/2025
- Check Out On: 7/20/2025
Thao, thank you for your 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed the spacious rooms, large pool with a great view from the kitchen, and convenient location near the beach, restaurants, and shops. It's great to hear communication was smooth. We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime with RealJoy Vacations!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
We had such a great time!
- Reviewed On: 7/13/2025
Thank you for your review, Alexandra Mae! We're glad to hear you had a great time and hope to host you again in the future.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great place
- Reviewed On: 7/7/2025
- Check Out On: 6/30/2025
Thank you for the great review, Ronnie! We're glad you enjoyed your stay and found the place to your liking. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
The house is big, clean, and only a few blocks to the beach. We enjoyed swimming in the private pool. RealJoy is very responsive. We tried to BBQ one night and found out that the propane was out. We called them, and they have one delivered within hour. Overall, we love the house and would like to come back in the future.
- Reviewed On: 6/26/2025
- Check Out On: 6/26/2025
Thank you for your kind words, Kayla! We're glad you enjoyed the house and the private pool. It's great to hear we could quickly assist with the propane so you could continue your BBQ. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
RealJoy was quick to respond to our needs! The staff was polite and courteous!
- Reviewed On: 6/10/2025
- Check Out On: 6/3/2025
Rating 5
Every room was perfect and comfortable. The house was great for 15 people with kids. A week before we were told only 2 cars (15 people don’t arrive in 2 cars). We were able to park on the side and in the driveway, so it wasn’t a problem. Outside grill was dirty, but RealJoy was quick to send someone to clean it and apologized. Hot tub never heated - it won’t unless you heat the pool, too. (We tried that and the pool was miserably uncomfortable.) staff was great and house was beautiful!!! Would definitely stay again!!
- Reviewed On: 6/3/2025
- Check Out On: 6/3/2025
Hello Rhonda! Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re pleased to hear that you found the house comfortable and accommodating for your group. We appreciate your understanding regarding the parking situation and are glad our team was able to assist with the grill. We apologize for the hot tub inconvenience and appreciate your feedback. It’s great to know you enjoyed your stay overall! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great!
- Reviewed On: 5/18/2025
- Check Out On: 5/18/2025
Rating 5
The property was in a great location and very accommodating with the square footage for my family size.
- Reviewed On: 5/11/2025
- Check Out On: 5/11/2025
Hello Meka! Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that the location and space worked well for your family. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great amount of space, loved the pool/hot tub. We will be back!
- Reviewed On: 5/4/2025
- Check Out On: 5/4/2025
Thank you for your review, Victoria! We're glad you enjoyed the spacious accommodations and loved the pool and hot tub. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic stay!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
The house was perfect- everything we needed. The house and backyard/ pool is so spacious! Beautiful home. We truly enjoyed our stay. Would definitely recommend! We were a little sad that you cannot reach the top deck of the house that is shown in the photos of the property. Apart from that, anything we needed we reached out and someone came right out.
- Reviewed On: 3/16/2025
- Check Out On: 3/16/2025
Rating 5
Very nice home! 10/10
- Reviewed On: 3/9/2025
- Check Out On: 3/2/2025
Rating 5
Beautiful house with plenty of space for multiple families and close to the beach. The kitchen and open floor plan provided a great area for games or just hanging out together. The kids had the best time in the pool and spa. Christopher with RealJoy Vacations was great and responded quickly even sending a team out to fix the spa. Would definitely stay here again!
- Reviewed On: 2/25/2025
- Check Out On: 2/25/2025
Jocelyn, thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We're glad the house was perfect for your family gatherings and that the kitchen and open floor plan enhanced your time together. It's great to hear the kids enjoyed the pool and spa, and we appreciate your kind words about Christopher's responsive service. We look forward to welcoming you back for another stay! Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Fabulous house! Perfect location!
- Reviewed On: 10/15/2024
- Check Out On: 10/15/2024
Rating 5
Comfortable Getaway
The house was huge and so close to the beach. It was super clean and furnished with everything we could need. The pool is a great place to hangout Outside with sitting room to take breaks.
- Reviewed On: 10/12/2024
- Check Out On: 10/12/2024
Jennifer, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the spacious home and its proximity to the beach. We hope you join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
We had a wonderful stay. The house was super clean, very spacious and such a short walk to the beach.
- Reviewed On: 10/12/2024
- Check Out On: 10/12/2024
Rating 5
amazing place to stay!
- Reviewed On: 10/7/2024
- Check Out On: 10/7/2024
Samuel, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing stay with us. We hope you'll join us again soon for another wonderful experience. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Great location! Lots of space!
- Reviewed On: 8/20/2024
- Check Out On: 8/20/2024
Janae, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the great location and spacious accommodations. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Excelente lugar para familias grandes , un ambiente súper agradable está muy cerca d la playa , muchas gracias por todo , sin duda volvería a ir !! 😉
- Reviewed On: 8/13/2024
- Check Out On: 8/13/2024
Daniela, Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para informarnos sobre sus vacaciones. ¡Estamos encantados de saber que encontró nuestro lugar excelente para familias numerosas y que disfrutó del ambiente agradable y la proximidad a la playa! Esperamos que se una a nosotros nuevamente pronto. Gracias por elegir RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Thanks for everthing , it’s amaizing home for big families , the home is super close to the beach . . Thanks for everything I super recommend this home
- Reviewed On: 8/13/2024
- Check Out On: 8/13/2024
Rating 5
Family Vacation
Casa Blanca is close to beach for us is the best , spacious house,nice rooms and nice pool.We all love it .
- Reviewed On: 7/21/2024
- Check Out On: 7/20/2024
Jociene, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear that Casa Blanca was perfect for your family vacation with its spacious layout and great proximity to the beach! We hope you join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
The house was impeccable the host was outstanding 6-10 minutes from everything that need groceries stores each entertainment definitely will be back
- Reviewed On: 6/17/2024
- Check Out On: 6/17/2024
Rating 5
The house was impeccable real spacious and the host was awesome everything 6-10mins from groceries stores the beach activities we definitely will be back
- Reviewed On: 6/17/2024
- Check Out On: 6/17/2024
Kendrick, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the spacious, impeccable home and the proximity to all the necessities. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
The house was big enough for my family and everything was perfect. Everything was clean, and any questions I had were answered promptly.
- Reviewed On: 4/3/2024
- Check Out On: 4/3/2024
Anisha, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're thrilled to hear that the house met all your expectations and that our team was able to assist you promptly. We look forward to having you and your family visit us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
The place was beautiful and we really had a great time. My ONLY complaint would be that they needed more blankets and pillows for each room. The top sheet and thin comforter on each bed wasn’t enough to keep you warm at night. For the price of each night I think the property owners could afford a few more blankets and pillows for the guests.
- Reviewed On: 3/13/2024
- Check Out On: 3/13/2024
Cynthia, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're thrilled to hear you had a great time and appreciate your feedback on the bedding; next time, let us know and we’ll be delighted to bring extra blankets and pillows. We'd love to have you back for another visit. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Beautiful house! Would recommend staying at to anyone looking for an airbnb in Destin, FL.
- Reviewed On: 1/1/2024
- Check Out On: 1/1/2024
Israel, We're so pleased to hear that you found the house beautiful! Recommendations mean a lot to us, and we appreciate you sharing your positive experience. Next time you're in Destin, FL again, we'd love to welcome you back. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
The property is really good, easily accessible to nearby attractions to Destin and walkable access to beach. Overall a nice vacation home and would recommend it.
- Reviewed On: 12/29/2023
- Check Out On: 12/29/2023
Govindarajan, We are delighted to hear that you had a nice vacation and would recommend it. We're glad that the location was convenient and that you enjoyed the short walk to the beach. We look forward to hosting you again. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
Rating 5
Location was great. We were able to walk to breakfast and the sidewalks made it very easy to go on my morning run (one block from the beach). The pictures were accurate. Only complaint/advice is that this is a third party rental, so no personal touches or extras. No towels, beach chairs, extra blankets, etc. The pool was beautiful but unfortunately was really chilly and when asked if it could be heated, the company stated it would cost an additional $100/night and take a day for maintenance to arrive and 24-48 hours to heat up and at that point we would be checked out. Overall, very spacious and happy with the rental.
- Reviewed On: 10/15/2023
- Check Out On: 10/15/2023
Dana, We're glad to hear you enjoyed the great location and that the property met your expectations. You should have gotten an email prior to your stay letting you know that we provide bath towels but not beach towels. This is because they tend to walk off. The listing very clearly states, "* Private Saltwater Pool (heated additional $100/nt)" We are pleased that you were happy overall and we hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff
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