Crystal Sands 215A- Saltwater Daze

- Reviewed On: 4/25/2026

Fresh airy, beachy decor. Very Clean. Loved the view through the sliding glass doors of the beach. Loved the beach service which set up chairs and an umbrella each morning for each rental unit. The beach sand is crushed quartz and the water is crystal clear. Also loved having Camille's Coffee Shop and Cafe just a short walk from the unit.

- Reviewed On: 3/29/2026

Thank you for the kind words, Karen. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay!!! ~Forever Vacation Rentals

Real Joy staff

Really enjoyed our stay. Everything was just as described in the listing. Host was very helpful when we had any questions such as codes for gates, etc. View was amazing and the price was great just on the view alone. Complimentary beach chair service was an added plus and my wife took advantage every day. Definitely recommend staying here. You won’t regret it!

- Reviewed On: 3/26/2026

The host was friendly and helpful. The condo lovely and views spectacular! We had a great time one the beautiful white ssnd beach.

- Reviewed On: 2/15/2026

Amazing location, right on the beach, and the host is very friendly. Really enjoyed my stay, great place to relax for a few days!

- Reviewed On: 2/7/2026

Great place right on the beach! Highly recommended

- Reviewed On: 11/30/2025

Thanks so much Jon! We look forward to hosting you again!

Real Joy staff

Excellent condo would definitely book again. Loved all the appliances and the stand up shower was great. King size bed was comfortable.

- Reviewed On: 10/13/2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. You're welcome back anytime!

Real Joy staff

Our first time staying right on the beach. The view could not have been any better. Nice, clean accommodations, perfect size for the two of us. Easy beach access with chair service was so nice! Very simple check in with everything we needed before we arrived. Very pleased with our stay, we WILL be back!

- Reviewed On: 10/4/2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. You're welcome back anytime!

Real Joy staff

We had a wonderful week! Beautiful view, great location, and comfy bed! Would totally stay again!

- Reviewed On: 9/20/2025

Thank you so much for your kind review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are so glad to hear that you had a positive one. Your support means a lot to us!

Real Joy staff

We had a great stay! It was so nice that the beach chairs and umbrella were included. It was a very easy walk down to the beach. We were close to lots of restaurants and things to do. The condo was very updated and clean. We hope to be back!

- Reviewed On: 9/6/2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. You're welcome back anytime!

Real Joy staff

Have stayed in the Crystal Sands complex in the past and highly recommend it. The free beach service is a big plus as it's a little pricey to pay for out of pocket Nothing is better than staying beachfront Had a wonderful week!Much thanks to Forever Rentals

- Reviewed On: 8/30/2025

Loved this place. Perfect spot on the beach with easy access to the pool and beach!

- Reviewed On: 8/26/2025

Hands down the best Crystal Sands place we've stayed in...and we've been going there for several years now. Beautifully decorated, high-end appliances, clean, updated.

- Reviewed On: 8/13/2025

Absolutely beautiful condo with an incredible view of the private beach.
The free chair and umbrella service was a huge plus along with the free ticket to a large selection of daily activities.
The host was incredibly responsive (often in minutes).

- Reviewed On: 8/1/2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. You're welcome back anytime!

Real Joy staff

We had such a fantastic stay! Gorgeous view from the balcony, right on the beach! Loved having two chairs and an umbrella set up each day. Condo looked just like the picture. Would definitely book again!

- Reviewed On: 4/19/2025

Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the beautiful view, beach setup, and that everything met your expectations. We'd love to host you again anytime! - Forever Vacation Rentals

Real Joy staff

The condo was newly updated and has smart TVs, comfy mattress and pillows. We travel to Miramar Beach a lot and will definitely stay here in the future, it’s one of the best properties we have stayed at. The only con is that the pool was completely drained and not opened and the location of it is in the parking lot so we probably wouldn’t have gone anyways and wouldn’t be very kid friendly but if you don’t need a pool and want to only go to the beach, this place is perfect for you!

- Reviewed On: 4/14/2025

Thank you so much for the great review! We’re happy to hear you loved the condo’s updates and comfort, and that it’s one of your favorite places to stay. We appreciate your understanding about the pool situation and luckily, there’s another pool available nearby for guests to enjoy while it is being repaired. We agree the beach access is perfect for those looking to soak up the sun. We’d love to have you back anytime! - Forever Vacation Rentals

Real Joy staff

I took my mom and daughter to the beach and to shop! Everything was so clean and convenient. The best part was not having to haul chairs and a tent to the beach. Property was right on the beach, so my mom could sit on the balcony instead of going to the beach all of the time. Thank you for allowing us to stay.

- Reviewed On: 4/3/2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that you, your mom, and your daughter had a wonderful time. It’s great to know the cleanliness and convenience made your stay even more enjoyable—and yes, having the beach right outside truly makes relaxing so much easier! We’re especially glad your mom was able to enjoy those beautiful views from the balcony. You were a pleasure to host, and we’d love to welcome you all back anytime! - Forever Vacation Rentals

Real Joy staff

It was our first time visiting Destin and we loved it! Beautiful view off our balcony and easy walk to restaurants. Would highly recommend and we hope to return!

- Reviewed On: 3/12/2025

Thank you so much, Tami! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your first time in Destin! We hope to welcome you back soon! - Forever Vacation Rentals

Real Joy staff

Absolutely loved our stay! Would stay here again for sure!

- Reviewed On: 12/26/2024

Thank you so much! We would love to have you back anytime! - Forever Vacation Rentals

Real Joy staff

We have stayed in several condos in this building! This unit is very nicely upgraded! Comfortable bed, fully stocked kitchen with upgraded appliances!

- Reviewed On: 12/21/2024

Thank you so much, Pam! We appreciate your kind words and hope to host you again soon! - Forever Vacation Rentals

Real Joy staff

Beautiful condo with a stunning view! Will definitely come back.

- Reviewed On: 10/10/2024

Thank you so much! We look forward to hosting you again! - Forever Vacation Rentals

Real Joy staff

Great place! Super quick to respond!

- Reviewed On: 9/26/2024

Thank you so much! - Forever Vacation Rentals

Real Joy staff

Loved the place we stayed at!!! 10 out of 10 and would TOTALLY stay here again!🎉

- Reviewed On: 9/22/2024

This was an awesome place to stay. Very clean with a beautiful view of the beach. We will be returning again!!

- Reviewed On: 8/30/2024

Thank you so much, Damon! We look forward to hosting you again! - Forever Vacation Rentals

Real Joy staff

We booked roughly 4 weeks in advance as a last minute get away, and we were treated as if we booked a year in advance! The team is amazing and always responsive, they got back to me within minutes! The condo was amazing, it exceeded our expectations. The view was stunning and the private beach area made it even better and less crowded. You felt like home away from home. Even the neighbors were awesome!

- Reviewed On: 8/7/2024

We are thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience with us! Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional service to all of our guests, no matter the timeline. It's wonderful to know that the condo exceeded your expectations and that you felt at home during your stay. We're delighted that you enjoyed the stunning view and the private beach area. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway in the future! - Forever Vacation Rentals

Real Joy staff

Jilenna’s condo in Destin is lovely. It is very tastefully decorated and extremely clean. It’s the perfect place to come back to after a day at the beach.
The views from the balcony are amazing. We chose this place because of the views and convenience to the beach. We are very glad we did. I would stay here again.
The only odd thing was the ceiling fan and its light in the master bedroom would turn off and on by itself. We think maybe the condo above us had the same fan and their remote and our remote responded to both fans. One night it was a tug of war to get the light to turn off as we would turn it off and then it would be turned right back on. That is just a guess as you could hear people walking about above us so I don’t think the ceiling separating the two units is super thick. It wasn’t crazy loud but at times it could be something you would notice.

- Reviewed On: 8/4/2024

Thank you so much, Stacey! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at our condo! I agree - the views are absolutely STUNNING! I appreciate you letting us know about the ceiling fan - that is so odd. We have never had this reported to us before but we will definitely take a look into it! If you're ever back in the area, we would love to host you again! Thanks so much. - Forever Vacation Rentals

Real Joy staff

This is a very nice property. We love this location. We have stayed here before in a different condo. We like the three-story smaller place with less people verses a big high rise. Our only complaints compared to the other one we have stayed in here were no curtains or blinds on the windows in living room for those sleeping on pull out couch. Very uncomfortable pull-out couch where you can feel springs. We bought a mattress topper & left it. The other condo we had stayed in provided much more basic things like salt & pepper, etc. All in all, a great trip!

- Reviewed On: 7/29/2024

Thank you so much for your kind words, Meredith! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We will definitely pass along your suggestions about the curtains and the sleeper sofa mattress to the owner. Thanks for being a great guest and we hope to host you again soon! - Forever Vacation Rentals

Real Joy staff

I would definitely stay here again!!

- Reviewed On: 7/12/2024

We would love to have you again! - Forever Vacation Rentals

Real Joy staff

Location and ocean view/beach access were what sold this place for us. The place was nicely renovated and clutter free. It was so helpful to have the full kitchen with really nice updated appliances for homemade breakfasts and lunches so we could maximize our beach time.
Would definitely come back!

- Reviewed On: 6/3/2024

YAY! 🤩We are so happy that you enjoyed the Condo. We would love to have you back anytime. Please let us know how we can book your next amazing fun-filled trip. 🌴🦞🦑Forever Vacation Rentals.

Real Joy staff

Very clean and newly remodeled

- Reviewed On: 5/25/2024

YAY! 🤩We are so happy that you enjoyed the Condo. We would love to have you back anytime. Please let us know how we can book your next amazing fun-filled trip. 🌴🦞🦑Forever Vacation Rentals.

Real Joy staff

Very nice and clean. Worked with us on booking. Loved the view and all the fun stuff they had for us to use, like buckets and boogie boards! Great stay’

- Reviewed On: 5/12/2024

That's Awesome! We are so happy that you had an amazing vacation. We love it when our Owners provide the little extra items. Glad the kids had a great time! Let us know how we can book your next family vacation. Forever Vacation Rentals.

Real Joy staff

Beautiful location, easy walk to beach. Clean and well managed condo. Floors and walls are a bit thin and we could hear upstairs neighbors walking about. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and the condo was a great place to make memories.

- Reviewed On: 5/8/2024

That's so awesome to hear that you enjoyed the Condo, Its amazing there! Sorry about the loud walkers upstairs. Glad you were able to still enjoy your vacation. Let us know how we can book your next stay.👓👙 Forever Vacation Rentals.

Real Joy staff

Great stay and a quaint little spot. Clear communication, clean, and easy. Definately considering coming back. Only thing was we had a grumpy neighbor under us who didn't like kids, but that can be anywhere! The other neighbors were very nice!

- Reviewed On: 5/5/2024

Awesome we love the review well except the meanie downstairs, we apologize about that and will be talking to the HOA Office. Kids should run and have fun it's Vacation Time. Thanks for being so understanding and we welcome you and your family back anytime. Have an amazing day 🥽🦀

Real Joy staff

This was an awesome place to stay. The balcony right on the beach was so nice it wouldn’t have been the same without it. Check in was easy and we had everything we needed. Really nice they give you a starter kit to get you going also. We will definitely be back!

- Reviewed On: 4/14/2024

That's awesome! We are so excited that you loved your condo!! ❤ The Balcony is a huge hit and well worth it, the view is outstanding. We look forward to having you and your family again. Forever Vacation Rentals. 🐬🌴

Real Joy staff

Great views, responsive host and peaceful stay

- Reviewed On: 4/9/2024

We stayed in this area before and knew this is where we wanted to stay again. This area is off the beaten path away from the crowds and tourists while still being ideally located, walkable, and accessible to all the shops and restaurants with a short walk or drive.
The property balcony faces oceanside with a breathtaking view of the beach and sounds of the ocean - which you get to experience every time you enter the property. It is an updated, clean, well-appointed, modern contemporary, accommodating condo with an aesthetic that was very streamlined, uncluttered and appealing.
Having found this condo was perfection. The pictures sold us on booking. It is an awesome property and highly recommended! Our only recommendation for improvement would be that the pool and exterior need updating.

- Reviewed On: 4/4/2024

We greatly appreciate the feedback along with such a great review! We hope to have ya'll back! -Forever Vacation Rentals

Real Joy staff

The location and the view of the ocean from the condo is GREAT.

- Reviewed On: 3/26/2024

Thank you for the great review! We hope to have you back!

Real Joy staff

This was our first time in Destin and absolutely loved it. The apartment is centrally located two blocks from Whole Foods and shopping. The apartment is right on the beach which is exactly what we were looking for. Even with some inclement weather we were able to listen to the waves and enjoy the view. Jilenna’s team was extremely friendly, communicative, and helpful. We would stay here or any of their other properties in a heartbeat.

- Reviewed On: 2/14/2024

WOW! Thank you so much for this kind review! 😊 We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our condo! We loved having you as our guest and would love to welcome you back to any of our properties in the future! Thanks again! - Forever Vacation Rentals

Real Joy staff

Property was Awesome very Clean and Neat

- Reviewed On: 8/5/2023

Thank you so much! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! - Forever Vacation Rentals

Real Joy staff

Very impressed! Great location, super clean and updated, beautiful view! Condo had everything we needed! Would definitely stay again!

- Reviewed On: 5/31/2023

Thank you for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that our condo met all of your needs. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future! - Forever Vacation Rentals

Real Joy staff