Destin West Bayside Sandpiper #305- Licensed to Chill

Was a great time for the family and a good place to Relax away from work

- Posted: 4/5/2025

Warren, thank you for your 5-star review! We're glad to hear that you and your family had a great time and found the perfect place to relax away from work. We hope to welcome you back for another rejuvenating stay soon!
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- Posted: 10/27/2024

We loved our stay at the Destin West! The unit had ample additional bedding for the pull out couch / air mattress which was great. We had everything we needed for a perfect stay and host was responsive! Would definitely make a return back.

- Posted: 10/20/2024

Stephanie, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful stay and found the unit well-equipped for your needs. We hope you'll join us again soon and look forward to welcoming you back. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Great location, great resort amenities, the condo had everything we needed and more!

- Posted: 10/12/2024

Logan, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the location, resort amenities, and the condo's features during your stay. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Had an amazing stay and would love to come back! Place was clean, cozy and super cute! We had a great time and would definitely recommend it to anyone ! We loved the pool and lazy river. We stayed for our wedding and had an amazing time.

- Posted: 9/23/2024

Karley, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing stay and that you found our place to be clean, cozy, and super cute. We are delighted that you enjoyed the pool and lazy river, and that you had a wonderful time during your wedding stay. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Nice spot to stay. It was clean and relaxing. We fully enjoyed our stay!

- Posted: 9/12/2024

Katrina, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that you found the unit clean and relaxing and that you fully enjoyed your stay. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

The place was nice and the view was beautiful. We had a great time. Thank you!

- Posted: 8/28/2024

Cynthia, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you had a great time and enjoyed the beautiful view. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Very relaxing decor, great views, easy check in, lovely lazy river and pools. The skybrige to the beach was very convenient, and the location is within walking distance to many fun things to do and a lot of great restaurants.

- Posted: 8/23/2024

Joshua, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're so glad you enjoyed the relaxing decor, great views, and convenient amenities during your stay. The lazy river and pools sound like the perfect way to unwind. We hope you'll join us again soon to explore more of the local restaurants and activities. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

It was a good stay. Accommodations were very good and the pool and lazy river were great.

- Posted: 7/29/2024

Kraig, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the accommodations and amenities to your liking. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Nice condo, good floorplan for a family with two kids. Great pool!! We booked it primarily for the pool and the bunk room with its own bathroom. The master bed is a king and was comfortable to us. The employees at Destin West were friendly. The place was clean. The walk to the beach took about 10 minutes across the sky bridge. Could use some basic upgrades like a working hairdryer, better internet (was slow for us) new throw pillows on the sofa, towel rod fell off when we hung up a towel, but we fixed it. Some k-cups and beach toys/ chairs would be a nice touch. It was a good place, but no extras to make it feel welcoming. Adding those things would make it 5 stars.

- Posted: 7/7/2024

Melinda, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the condo, pool, and friendly staff. We appreciate your feedback on the upgrades and additional amenities, and we'll be sure to discuss it with the owner. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Excellent unit in an awesome complex filled with amenities! Definitely our go-to whenever we visit Okaloosa Island.

- Posted: 6/29/2024

Kelly, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the excellent unit and the amenities the complex has to offer. We look forward to being your go-to destination whenever you visit Okaloosa Island. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

place was very clean, Pool was awesome

- Posted: 6/6/2024

Allen, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you found the place very clean and enjoyed the awesome pool. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Great stay!

- Posted: 5/23/2024

Aaron, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful stay with us. We hope you'll join us again soon for another exceptional experience. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

We enjoyed our stay from beginning to end! We will definitely be back to stay with RealJoy again soon! Thanks for making us feel right at home!

- Posted: 5/19/2024

Debby, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us from start to finish. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Was a great getaway for spring break. The kids enjoyed the pools! The family walked to some of the nearby activities and had a good time. The unit had a good essential starter pack of items and plenty of towels. Loved that we were able to make some meals there. Would recommend this place!

- Posted: 3/26/2024

Minchie, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We're delighted to hear that your spring break getaway was a success and that the kids enjoyed the pools! It's great that your family could enjoy nearby activities and that the unit was well-equipped for your needs. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to your next visit. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Realjoy was very helpful and responsive! Thank you. See you next winter!!

- Posted: 3/3/2024

Wonderful, family friendly condo! Great location and lots of fun things to do around town.

- Posted: 11/1/2023

Cameron, We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful vacation. We’re glad the location was convenient for exploring local attractions and we hope you’ll visit us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

We had a maintenance issue which was resolved. He showed up within 15 minutes and was friendly. The view from balcony is true to pictures shown. The lazy river was nice, there are two jacuzzis and three swimming pools.

- Posted: 10/28/2023

Barbara, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your stay. We are sorry that you experienced a maintenance issue but are happy our responsive team was able to get it resolved quickly. We're glad you enjoyed the lazy river and the view from the balcony. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Had a few hiccups with scheduling, bedding, and wifi during our stay but overall very satisfied with our stay! When problems were communicated, Real Joy was quick to respond. The space was perfect for our small group. The walk to the beach is short and sweet. An amazing vacation!

- Posted: 10/22/2023

Taylor, We appreciate your understanding regarding the hiccups with scheduling, bedding, and wifi during your stay. It's great to hear that despite these challenges, you were overall very satisfied, and we're glad that our team was quick to respond to your communications. We're pleased that the space was perfect for your small group and that the short walk to the beach added to the positive experience. We hope to welcome you back for another amazing vacation. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

This was hands down the best Air B&B we’ve ever had! Everything was extremely clean inside and outside around the resort. The lazy river is amazing and this is the perfect view of it. This is bayside (we actually preferred that), to reach the beach you just walk over a bridge and you’re there! It’s super convenient, maybe a 5 minute walk tops. We’re already planning our second trip back and would love to stay in the same room next year!!
CONS: We had difficulty finding the actual room. Instructions said it’s on the 2nd floor, it is actually on the 3rd floor!!!! We walked all over the floors trying to find it. We also had an issue with the WiFi connecting, so we contacted them and they replied within 5 minutes and helped us out! Also the website would not allow me to check out!
Overall our vacation was 10/10 and the room was absolutely perfect!!

- Posted: 9/15/2023

Morgan, We're thrilled to hear that you had the best Airbnb experience with us and that you found everything exceptionally clean both inside and outside the resort. It's great to know that you enjoyed the lazy river and the perfect view it offered. We're pleased that you preferred the bayside location and the easy access to the beach. We apologize for the confusion in finding the room and the Wi-Fi issue, but we're glad our team was able to assist promptly. Thank you for your feedback, and we look forward to hosting your second trip back. Your vacation was a 10/10, and we're delighted the room was absolutely perfect for you! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Great place to stay, very comfortable

- Posted: 9/4/2023

Andres, We're delighted to hear that you had a great and comfortable stay. We strive to provide excellent accommodations for our guests, and your feedback is much appreciated. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we look forward to hosting you again in the future.

Real Joy staff

Nice place and perfect location between the ocean. We came down to relax and fish and it did not disappoint. After going offshore we did some fishing on the resorts backwater which was fun. Lazy river and pool was great just wish the pool was open to swimming earlier in the morning. Check in process was ok. Found location but had a bit of trouble finding our unit and room and key code was way too long to remwber to get into the unit. Overall it was very nice place and we will be back for sure again

- Posted: 8/15/2023

Loved our stay here. The beach, pools, and lazy River were great! This place was very clean and comfortable

- Posted: 8/28/2023

Amy, We're delighted to hear that you loved your stay and enjoyed the beach, pools, and lazy river. Clean and comfortable accommodations are a priority for us and we're glad to hear we met this mark. Thank you for choosing RealJoy for your stay!

Real Joy staff

Rental was perfect! Real Joy was always responsive to questions! Family had a great time in Destin! Thank you!

- Posted: 8/12/2023

Alicia, We're delighted to hear that the rental was perfect for your family and that our team was responsive to your questions. It's wonderful to know that you had a great time in Destin. If you ever decide to return, we'd be happy to host you once more. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!

Real Joy staff

We loved staying here!

- Posted: 7/27/2023

Morgan, We're delighted to hear that you loved your experience at the property. We would be delighted to welcome you back next year and provide you with another wonderful stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

This condo has everything, place for 6 to sleep, 2 bathrooms, and washer and dryer. We were able to cook quick meals and the beach and lazy river were clean. We also booked a pontoon boat with double slides right next door and was able to travel that day to CRAB ISLAND, which was a little piece of paradise with crystal clear water.

- Posted: 7/11/2023

Perfect location and property. Loved the lazy river

- Posted: 6/30/2023

Kevin, we are happy to know that you thought this great one-bedroom, two-bath condo is perfectly located. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

This was a very nice place. I want to leave an honest review. First of all, this unit is not on the beach. It is across the beach, but before move on, there is a very easy walk to the beach and other swimming pools and lounging areas via their own private crosswalk. There are actually to sets of condos. This one is “Bay” side and the other is “Beach” side. It really only takes about 5 mins to walk to the beach and they have their own section of beach as well. It is conveniently located to some great restaurants like the Crab Trap, Al’s Burger Bar, and Rockin Tacos. It is only about 4 miles from Destin Harbor Village/Walk where there is tons of entertainment and more restaurants (mainly seafood). As far as the unit goes, it was excellent for 6 people. Perfect kitchen and excellent views of the lazy river and swimming areas. The pools are exclusive to guests only which is nice. The bay side offers other amenities as well. The property is convenient to just about everything. We enjoyed it

- Posted: 7/6/2023

Heath, Thank you for taking the time to leave an honest and thoughtful review. We’re glad you had enough room and enjoyed exploring local attractions. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

views from the balcony and lazy river the Wifi was slow

- Posted: 6/26/2023

This was an awesome stay. It was centrally located and the amenities at the location were awesome. The lazy River was a big plus!

- Posted: 6/18/2023

Matthew, Thank you for letting us know that you had an awesome vacation. We're glad you enjoyed the amenities and the location was convenient. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Had a great time! Location and amenities are great, lazy river, pools, hot tubs, close to many restaurants, entertainment and shopping, the Boardwalk, Harbor Walk, and just a short walk to the beach. Condo was clean and nice - Thank you, we enjoyed our stay :)

- Posted: 5/29/2023

Jennifer, we are happy to know that you had a great time while staying in this nice, well-located one-bedroom, two-bath condo that was clean. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

We currently just left and the condo was perfect, poolside view was awesome. Not mentioning right down the road you have awesome restaurants with killer views. Everything was perfect honestly I’m so sad we’re leaving Destin. We looked at a few condos before this I would say this is the best one. Now hurry up and book before I book again ?

- Posted: 4/18/2023

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at this condo. Well kept building and grounds. Space was clean and well stocked with linens. Balcony overlooked the beautiful pool area, which happens to light up purple at night. Furniture was clean and up to date. Host was very responsive to questions. Hope to visit again next spring break.

- Posted: 3/17/2023

Great place to stay! The check-in/check-out process was easy and convenient. Communication was great. The condo itself was well maintained, and had everything we needed for the perfect stay. Walking distance to the beach, resort style pool with lazy river, great for kids. Close to the pier, shopping and restaurants. Would definitely recommend.

- Posted: 8/7/2022