Driftwood Cottage

Clean room and easy access to the beach. Parking was not ideal with the farthest spots being for the top level condos which required the most stairs. Lighting in the hallways could be better as well after sundown.

- Reviewed On: 8/9/2026

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the clean accommodations and easy beach access. We appreciate your comments regarding the parking and hallway lighting and will be sure to share them with the appropriate team. -RealJoy

Real Joy staff

We loved the location on the beach and the place was clean and decorated nicely. Highly recommend. There are a few restaurants within walking distance too. The bed is comfortable but mattress needs replacing as it’s beginning to sag in the middle.

- Reviewed On: 8/2/2026

Thank you for your recommendation! We're so glad you enjoyed the beachfront location, cleanliness, and décor. We also appreciate your feedback about the mattress and will share it with our team for review. We hope to welcome you back again soon! -RealJoy

Real Joy staff

Our stay was wonderful! Perfect location!!! Very clean 10/10!!!

- Reviewed On: 7/16/2026

Thank you for your positive review, we are so happy you had a great stay and enjoyed how clean it was! -RealJoy

Real Joy staff

The place was great. Only upset was that the pictures on the site show a beach view and this condo balcony is not beach view. Otherwise, great place!

- Reviewed On: 7/11/2026

Thank you for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate your feedback regarding the view. As noted in the listing, this condo offers partial Gulf views from the balcony, and the complex itself is directly on the beach. We're sorry if the view was different than you expected and appreciate you sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon! -RealJoy

Real Joy staff

Amazing apartment, so clean and great view

- Reviewed On: 7/2/2026
- Check Out On: 7/2/2026

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the apartment, its cleanliness, and the beautiful view. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to welcome you back again soon!
-RealJoy

Real Joy staff

Unit was clean and cozy. Loved the ease of access to the beach.

- Reviewed On: 6/13/2026
- Check Out On: 6/13/2026

We had a great week here! Having the beach right in the “backyard” was perfect for morning beach walks, beautiful beach days and stunning sunsets!
The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed for quick meals throughout the week. The living room was perfect for the one rainy day we had, there were even some board games to keep us entertained.
We loved being a quick walk to our favorite breakfast spot, Blue Mountain Bakery.
We’ve already started to plan our return trip for next year!

- Reviewed On: 5/3/2026
- Check Out On: 5/3/2026

Great place and location. A couple of things to keep in mind. If RealJoy doesn't have your email on file, you will not be able to login to their site to gain access to codes.
Also, the address was a little hard to find as the building in front of another building.
Also, you cannot see the ocean from this particular unit.

- Reviewed On: 4/26/2026
- Check Out On: 4/26/2026

- Reviewed On: 4/24/2026
- Check Out On: 3/23/2026

My husband and I absolutely loved this place! It was the perfect amount of space for the two of us. It was right on the water and not super crowded when we stayed there.
Space was super clean! One thing I will say is make sure to bring trash bags, dish soap, paper towels, and toilet paper. They did not provide us with any of it besides a low roll of toilet paper.
Would stay again!

- Reviewed On: 4/20/2026
- Check Out On: 4/20/2026

Thank you for the lovely review. We’d love to host you again! RealJoy Vacations

Real Joy staff

Loved this spot, right on the beach with private breach access. Quick walk to a local natural food store that had everything we needed when we weren’t eating out. Great location for what we were looking for…quiet and lowkey. Can’t wait to go back and will stay here again!

- Reviewed On: 3/20/2026
- Check Out On: 2/23/2026

Great location! Convenient to everything!

- Reviewed On: 3/15/2026
- Check Out On: 3/15/2026

- Reviewed On: 3/8/2026
- Check Out On: 2/15/2026

Great week.

- Reviewed On: 3/3/2026
- Check Out On: 2/15/2026

Hi Marc, Thank you for your review — we’re glad you had a great week. We would love to host you again! Kindly, Julia RealJoy Vacations

Real Joy staff

The space was very nice. The decor was stylish and homey. I only I wish it was facing the water.

- Reviewed On: 2/23/2026
- Check Out On: 2/18/2026

Hello Townsend, Thank you so much for your review! We would love to host you again! Kindly, Jessica RealJoy Vacations

Real Joy staff

Our stay was amazing. Blue Mountain beach is a diamond vacation spot.

- Reviewed On: 11/3/2025
- Check Out On: 10/27/2025

Thank you, Mary. We’re so glad your stay was amazing — Blue Mountain Beach truly is a diamond vacation spot. We’d love to welcome you back soon! Sunny Regards, Tammy RealJoy Vacations

Real Joy staff

The condo was amazing with great access to the beach and a short drive to restaurants.

- Reviewed On: 10/27/2025
- Check Out On: 10/27/2025

Thank you for the lovely review, Mary! Glad the condo, beach access, and nearby restaurants worked out so well. We’d love to host you again.
Tammy
RealJoy Vacations

Real Joy staff

Very clean, great location. Only negative was no elevator!

- Reviewed On: 9/16/2025
- Check Out On: 9/16/2025

Hi Justin,
Thank you for the great review. I’m glad the place was very clean and in a great location. I’m sorry the lack of an elevator was inconvenient — we’ll make sure that detail is clear in the listing. We’d love to host you again.
Best,
Tammy
RealJoy Vacations

Real Joy staff

Beautiful home, perfect location

- Reviewed On: 9/11/2025
- Check Out On: 9/10/2025

- Reviewed On: 9/7/2025

This was the perfect spot to be close to the beach as well as neat coffee shops and ice cream at Blue Mt. Beach. I felt completely safe and everything was perfect. The parking is a little tight and the condo is a little hard to find if you aren't looking closely - watch for the sign and know you have to drive back behind the condo on the main road to get to this one.

- Reviewed On: 7/27/2025
- Check Out On: 6/30/2025

I loved my stay! I don’t want to stay anywhere else when coming to the area!

- Reviewed On: 7/10/2025
- Check Out On: 7/10/2025

Condo is decorated very cute with direct access to the beach Perfect for a mother-daughter get away.

- Reviewed On: 4/28/2025
- Check Out On: 4/21/2025

This was a fantastic place! We loved it and we will be back in 6 months!

- Reviewed On: 3/28/2025
- Check Out On: 3/21/2025

Great location. Perfect for 2 or a small family. Loved the being in semi secluded spot with private gate to the beach.

- Reviewed On: 12/16/2024
- Check Out On: 12/15/2024

We had a great stay! Would 100% stay again and recommend to anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay in Santa Rosa Beach.

- Reviewed On: 10/6/2024
- Check Out On: 10/6/2024

The condo was beautifully furnished and was exactly as described. Easy access to the beautiful beach and surrounding shops and restaurants. I plan to be back!

- Reviewed On: 9/21/2024
- Check Out On: 9/21/2024

Brian, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and found the condo to be beautifully furnished and as described. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Proximity to the beach Nothing

- Reviewed On: 9/16/2024
- Check Out On: 9/15/2024

We had a lovely stay at this VRBO. The mgmt staff was very responsive around any questions we had pre check-in. Upon arrival, the unit was as pictured, clean, and decorate very tastefully. The kitchen was lovely to make breakfast and beach lunches as well as walking distance from the beach. The included 2 chairs and beach umbrella made it very nice for a sweet setup upon walking down to the beach. The only negative that comes to mind was that the toaster didn't work. But outside of that we couldn't have asked for much more! PS - if you have trouble with stairs I'd recommend not staying here. The unit is on the 3rd floor

- Reviewed On: 9/3/2024
- Check Out On: 9/2/2024

Michael, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are glad to hear that you had a lovely stay and that the unit was as pictured, clean, and tastefully decorated. We're pleased that the kitchen was convenient for making meals and that the included beach equipment was a great added benefit. We appreciate your feedback about the toaster, and we will look into addressing that for future guests. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

The property was very close to the shoreline (couple flights of stairs and maybe a 100ft walk). Clean housing and close to town. Not a fan of being charged a hefty cleaning charge even though we have to do the trash, bath towels, and beach equipment.

- Reviewed On: 8/28/2024
- Check Out On: 8/28/2024

The only real issue we had was a missing hairdryer which you promptly replaced. Great customer service.

- Reviewed On: 8/20/2024
- Check Out On: 8/20/2024

- Reviewed On: 8/14/2024
- Check Out On: 7/13/2024

Steve, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are delighted you enjoyed your time on our beautiful beaches and hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

It was a perfect spot. Very clean and close to everything we wanted. The only negative is the mattress in the bedroom. It was not comfortable to us.

- Reviewed On: 7/13/2024
- Check Out On: 7/13/2024

It was so tucked in from the other condo's it felt so private. Being only 10 units we got to know some of the others staying in the other units. Everyone was so friendly. Beach access was perfect. Everything was just as described.

- Reviewed On: 6/30/2024

We had a fabulous stay at this property! Perfect location- so close to the beach. Unit was well appointed and accurately described. We would love to stay again on our next visit.

- Reviewed On: 6/12/2024
- Check Out On: 6/12/2024

Brooke, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear you had a fabulous stay and that the property met your expectations. We look forward to your next wonderful getaway. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

We enjoyed our stay in this recently remodeled condo. It was well stocked and clean. Beach access is close and easy.

- Reviewed On: 5/19/2024
- Check Out On: 5/18/2024

Bryan, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay in this recently remodeled condo. We strive to provide a comfortable and convenient experience for all our guests. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Wonderful stay!! No complaints.

- Reviewed On: 5/6/2024
- Check Out On: 5/5/2024

Lisa, Thank you for your 5-star review! We're glad you had a wonderful stay with no complaints. We hope you’ll visit us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Absolutely beautiful loved the place and loved the beach felt at home wish I stayed longer definitely coming back!!

- Reviewed On: 4/21/2024
- Check Out On: 4/21/2024

Olivia, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We're thrilled to hear that you felt at home and loved both the place and the beach! It's wonderful that you're planning to come back, and we can't wait to host you again for a longer stay next time. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

We really enjoyed our stay! The location was great with a short walk to restaurants and proximity to the beach. The unit was clean and well equipped. Perfect for 2-3 guests.

- Reviewed On: 4/3/2024
- Check Out On: 4/2/2024

Emily, Thank you for your 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had everything you needed for your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

The place was absolutely beautiful and the access to the beach was our favorite 😍 activity 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

- Reviewed On: 1/7/2024
- Check Out On: 1/7/2024

Adriana, We're thrilled to hear that you found the place beautiful, and it's fantastic that spending time on the beach was your favorite activity 😍. Our goal is to provide a memorable experience, and we're glad you enjoyed it. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Great place!
For some reason I thought we were getting beach front.
But we were so close!! Perfect place for 2. Great location walked to a bunch of restaurants and bakeries! We will be coming back.

- Reviewed On: 12/29/2023
- Check Out On: 12/29/2023

Scott, We are happy to hear that this was a great place for you. We're glad the location was convenient for exploring local restaurants and we look forward to hosting you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Loved our place! It was just like the pictures. Super clean and the perfect size for me and my wife. Highly recommend

- Reviewed On: 11/27/2023
- Check Out On: 11/27/2023

Great place and very clean

- Reviewed On: 9/7/2023
- Check Out On: 9/7/2023

We loved our stay.

- Reviewed On: 8/20/2023
- Check Out On: 8/20/2023

Loved our stay here!

- Reviewed On: 8/20/2023
- Check Out On: 8/20/2023

Courtney, We're delighted to hear that you loved your stay with us and we hope you will return soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Wonderful location. Just steps to the beach which also happens to be a private section for renters/owners. Would definitely stay here again.

- Reviewed On: 8/13/2023
- Check Out On: 8/9/2023

Beautiful condo right on the beach, gorgeously decorated, well equipped, and very comfortable. Convenient to everything. The deck exposure was to the east so we got to see the sunrise, but it only allowed us a small sliver of ocean view.

- Reviewed On: 8/4/2023

We had a wonderful stay in 30A. The condo was beautifully decorated, clean and the bed was very comfortable! We would definitely book again.

- Reviewed On: 7/20/2023
- Check Out On: 7/20/2023

Taylor, We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience and enjoyed the beautifully decorated condo. It's great to know that the cleanliness and comfortable bed added to your overall satisfaction. We look forward to hosting you again in the future and providing you with another memorable stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Lovely and comfortable location with all of the comforts of home. The beach access was incredibly convenient. We appreciated the attention to detail in the decor and enjoyed the large master closet to store luggage in. Thank you for a lovely experience!

- Reviewed On: 6/16/2023
- Check Out On: 6/15/2023

Wonderful condo, great location, very clean and nicely decorated!

- Reviewed On: 5/16/2023
- Check Out On: 5/16/2023

Perfect stay for our honeymoon!

- Reviewed On: 5/12/2023
- Check Out On: 5/12/2023

Maggie, We are thrilled to hear your stay was perfect. Congratulations on your marriage. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Great stay with a beautiful location! Would definitely book again.

- Reviewed On: 4/12/2023
- Check Out On: 4/12/2023

Great place

- Reviewed On: 3/21/2023
- Check Out On: 3/21/2023

We have stayed in this unit numerous times. It is always extremely clean and well furnished. Absolutely love the place.

- Reviewed On: 3/8/2023
- Check Out On: 3/7/2023

Beautiful place to stay right on 30A in the Blue Mountain Beach area. Close to good restaurants. Bring your bikes! You can get anywhere on them. Definitely recommend it and would stay there again.

- Reviewed On: 2/19/2023
- Check Out On: 2/19/2023

Cristina, Thank you for the 5-star review of your stay at Driftwood Cottage. We are pleased to hear that this was a beautiful place to stay. We're glad the location was great and we hope you enjoyed some time on our beautiful beaches. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

We loved staying at our little rental! It had all of the amenities we needed and they communication was fantastic! Available 24/7. The location was right on point. We love walking to the beach and being able to leave our provisions at the condo because it was so close to the beach.

- Reviewed On: 12/10/2022

The kitchen is a bit lacking but otherwise this condo is very comfortable. The location is perfect.

- Reviewed On: 8/4/2022

This place is so beautiful. Beautifully decorated, kitchen appliance are beyond perfect and the bed was so comfortable. Just loved our stay

- Reviewed On: 3/27/2022

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- Reviewed On: 11/21/2021

Hi! We hope that you enjoyed your stay in this one-bed/one-bath beachside condo in the Blue Mountain Beach community of 30A in the Sunseekers complex. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.

Real Joy staff

Lovely condo. Everything we needed was here. So clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated. Had a little problem with the beach code but, we got it!

- Reviewed On: 11/4/2021

We enjoyed our stay in Blue Mountain beach so much. The unit was very clean, well stocked, nicely updated and comfortable. It’s a quiet, smaller building which we appreciated and its just steps from the beach. We didn’t have any issues with the real joy team whatsoever. We would definitely come back to stay here again in the future.

- Reviewed On: 10/22/2021

Hi! We are very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay in this nicely updated unit that you thought was very clean, well-stocked, and comfortable. Thank you for choosing Real Joy. Please visit again soon.

Real Joy staff

Driftwood Cottage is beautifully decorated, beachy, comfortable, and super clean! The condo had everything we could need - loved having laundry and a little balcony space. Located in a quieter part of the beach town, we really enjoyed having direct access right out to the private beach—it was clean and quiet, with plenty of open space! We’ll definitely be back again!! Thanks for such a lovely stay!

- Reviewed On: 3/20/2021

The location was great. The condo was decorated Exceptional! We loved it. Biking around. We are going to make it an annual trip.

- Reviewed On: 10/11/2020

This was my first experience with airbnb, everything went smoothly, space was exactly as pictured.

- Reviewed On: 10/22/2019

Hi Angela, thank you for your feedback! We're happy to hear everything went smoothly and the unit was as described. We value your referrals and hope you will come back to visit! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!

Real Joy staff

Absolutely perfect! Steps from the beach, upscale decor, and extremely convenient location. Close to a variety of shops and eateries. Will definitely book again!

- Reviewed On: 10/15/2019

Hi Rebecca, thank you for your review! We're pleased to hear your stay was perfect! We're glad you enjoyed the easy beach access and convenient location! We value your referrals and look forward to your return! Thank you again for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy!

Real Joy staff

Great spot! Clean and as advertised. Good communication. Short walk from the beach. Quaint and quiet beach town. Nice local restaurants. Short drive to Seaside which was also very nice.

- Reviewed On: 9/22/2019

Great experience!

- Reviewed On: 9/15/2019

This place was extraordinary. It was nice and clean and I LOVED the fact that the kitchen counters lit up. Beautiful. Location was lovely and peaceful. Beach literally in the backyard. I will definitely be back!

- Reviewed On: 8/18/2019

Super cute space right on the beach! The location is excellent!

- Reviewed On: 8/9/2019