Grand Caribbean East 305
- Address: 3291 Scenic Highway 98
- Location: Crystal Beach
- Type: Condo
* Across the Street from Beach Access
* Gulf Views from Spacious, Private Balcony
* Budget Friendly
* Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Grilling/Picnic Area, and Outdoor Showers
* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef- more info under Area Attractions below
* Under 5 miles to Silver Sands Premium Outlets; only 1 mile to Destin Commons
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
Escape to Grand Caribbean East 305 for your next beach vacation. This 1BR+Bunk, 1BA condo features a king bed in the master bedroom, hallway twin bunkbed, and a queen sofa sleeper in the living room to comfortably sleep up to 6 guests. There is a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable dining and living room areas, and a washer/dryer for your convenience. Enjoy amazing partial Gulf views from your spacious private balcony, take a dip in the community pool, or warm up in the hot tub. When hunger strikes, take a short stroll to the Crab Trap restaurant. You and your family are sure to make lasting memories at Grand Caribbean East 305.
*This property is NOT AVAILABLE for rent to those under the age of 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 Set Up:
Master Bedroom: King Size Bed
Hallway: Twin Bunkbed
Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa
Grand Caribbean East features a terrific heated pool, hot tub, BBQ grilling area, outdoor showers, and picnic space. The complex has a friendly, helpful staff. Private, deeded beach access is directly across the street – less than a minute's walk from the building.
Area Attractions:
The complex is also just a few minutes drive from all Destin has to offer, including go-kart rentals, dolphin cruises, charter fishing, parasailing, Big Kahuna's Water Park, The Track Family Fun Center, and the Silver Sands Outlet Mall.
Several outstanding restaurants are within walking distance, including one of the most highly regarded in Destin, 'The 790 Cafe' located at The Inn at Crystal Beach and 'Beachwalk Cafe', rated one of Destin's best by Florida Trend Magazine. Grand Caribbean East is also within walking distance of Destin's famous Crab Trap restaurant.
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 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!
- Satellite or Cable
- Television
- Community Pool
- Ocean View
- Snowbird Friendly
- Air Conditioning
- Bathroom Essentials
- 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
- Beach View
- Hot Tub
- Pool
- Balcony
- Free Parking
- Outdoor Furniture
- Heated Pool
- Outdoor Pool
- Gulf View
- Walk to Beach
- Water View
Escape to the Emerald Coast this fall and enjoy 15% off when you stay 4 nights or more. Book between now and September 30, 2026 for travel from August 1 through October 31, 2026. Use promo code FALLFORFUN15 to plan your perfect autumn getaway.
*Offer is valid on new online bookings when you book by September 30, 2026 for 4+ night stays from August 1 to October 31, 2026. Cannot be combined with other offers. Exclusions and restrictions may apply to select properties.
Celebrate the season with our Fall for Fun getaway. Enjoy 10% off when you stay 3 nights or more. Book between now September 30, 2026 for travel from August 1 through October 31, 2026. Use promo code FALLFORFUN10 and start planning your perfect fall escape.
*Offer is valid on new online bookings when you book by September 30, 2026 for 3+ night stays from August 1 to October 31, 2026. Cannot be combined with other offers. Exclusions and restrictions may apply to select properties.
☀️ Mini Snowbirds, This One’s for You! 🏖️ Dreaming of a longer beach escape without committing to the entire season? Book a 14–27-night stay and enjoy 20% off your getaway with promo code MiniBirdy.
Book between August 21 and December 23, 2026, for stays from October 26, 2026, through February 28, 2027. Blackout dates, home exclusions, and other restrictions may apply.
*Offer is valid on new online bookings made by December 23, 2026, for 14–27-night stays from October 26, 2026, through February 28, 2027. Blackout dates apply November 24–28, 2026, and December 24, 2026–January 30, 2027. Cannot be combined with other offers. Exclusions and restrictions may apply to select properties.
The place was amazing, location was great. You can see the beautiful beach across the street.- Reviewed On: 8/25/2026
Hello Taimeka, Thank you for your 5-star review of Grand Caribbean East 305. I'm glad the place was amazing and the location worked well for you — that view across the street is hard to beat. We look forward to hosting you again. Kindly, RealJoy DestinReal Joy staff
Everything was great- Reviewed On: 8/18/2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! We appreciate the feedback and hope to welcome you back. RealJoy DestinReal Joy staff
Excellent place to stay. Even tho not beach front you can see the beach and be on the beach in literally 2 mins or less walk. The condo was clean and felt like home- Reviewed On: 8/9/2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad Grand Caribbean East 305 was an excellent place to stay — happy you could see the beach and be there in just a couple minutes. Pleased the condo was clean and felt like home. We appreciate the feedback and hope to welcome you back. RealJoy DestinReal Joy staff
Great stay!- Reviewed On: 7/5/2026
Hello, Thank you so much for your review of Grand Caribbean East 305! We'd love to host you again. Kindly, RealJoy VacationsReal Joy staff
Great stay!- Reviewed On: 7/5/2026
Thank you for a lovely stay. We enjoyed the easy access to the beach, comfortable bed and overall a great unit.- Reviewed On: 5/22/2026
Great- Reviewed On: 5/4/2026
Such a great place to stay, with a good view of the beach. Very clean and a great area!!- Reviewed On: 4/3/2026
The air conditioner was ok. I would just say that people are different, so telling them they can't go below 70⁰ could be a turn off. That may not fly in the summer.The pool was fine.I would like to suggest that you should rate your guest. Give them 1-5 stars based on how accurately they followed the directions on how to leave the property. Praise them when they meet or go beyond what was expected. This will help them be better guest moving forward.- Reviewed On: 3/16/2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad the pool met your expectations. We appreciate the feedback on the thermostat — the 70°F setting is in place to protect the HVAC and ensure reliable cooling for all guests, but we’ll review how we communicate that so it’s less off-putting. Also appreciate your suggestion about guest ratings — we’ll pass it along to our team for consideration. We hope to welcome you back to RealJoy Vacations.Real Joy staff
Clean, very comfortable bed, well equipped kitchen. Our only complaint was the main bedroom closet was locked as the “owners closet”. There was an area built into the wall as a closet- but had less than 12” of hanging clothes rod. We were 3 people sharing that tiny space to hang clothing. The condo is managed by Real Joy Vacations- they are responsive and were helpful when we had an issue with the dryer.- Reviewed On: 2/17/2026
Great location. Had everything we needed. Real Joy was very attentive and made sure our stay was most pleasant.- Reviewed On: 11/15/2025
Thank you, Jill. We’re glad the location and amenities had everything you needed and that our team helped make your stay pleasant. We’d love to host you again soon! Sunny Regards, Tammy RealJoy VacationsReal Joy staff
Clean room, well furnished, comfortable mattress, nice gliders on patio- Reviewed On: 10/12/2025
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the clean, comfortable room and the patio gliders. We’d love to host you again!Real Joy staff
Stay was great. Very clean, easy access to the beach, and a great view. Would rent again.- Reviewed On: 10/10/2025
Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad the stay was great and you found the place very clean with easy beach access and a great view. We’d love to host you again.Real Joy staff
Perfect location, place as described, super clean, very cozy, great views, Real Joy has been the best place about communications! Easy check in, check out. kitchen full of what I needed, can definitely tell everything was cleaned from fridge to shower, super clean. comfy mattress, everything work as should. felt very secure. Thank you for a great stay!- Reviewed On: 10/5/2025
This is our second time here. We love it!- Reviewed On: 9/5/2025
We had a great stay! The place was clean, comfortable, and perfect for our family. It was just a short walk to the beach, which made everything super convenient. It was family-friendly and had everything we needed for a relaxing trip. Would definitely stay again!- Reviewed On: 8/2/2025
Thank you for your kind review, Nancy! We're glad the location and comfort suited your family well. It’s great to hear everything you needed was there for a relaxing stay. We look forward to hosting you again!Real Joy staff
Great location. Literally across the street from beach access. Pool was awesome and a good alternative to the beach. Having only one bathroom is difficult but the overall space and set up was awesome. We will be back!- Reviewed On: 7/10/2025
Thank you for your feedback, Alexandra! We're glad you enjoyed the convenient location and pool. We appreciate your note about the bathroom and look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit.Real Joy staff
Very comfortable and handy to beach. The air conditioning was running nonstop and was annoying but other than that, it was great! The hot tub and heated pool and view from the balcony was the icing on the cake!- Reviewed On: 3/28/2025
Room was very clean and appeared as listed.- Reviewed On: 10/13/2024
Property was as listed. It was very clean and a short walk to the beach. Would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a. Ice place to get away. It is close to many restaurants and plenty of shopping.- Reviewed On: 10/12/2024
Thomas, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear that the property met your expectations and that you enjoyed its convenient location near the beach, restaurants, and shopping. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
This condo was absolutely gorgeous from the beautiful beachside decor to the perfect location. When we arrived, we were greeted by the beautiful sounds of jazz music in the master bedroom and a tower of Nothing bundlets and a bottle of rose wine -- a perfect way to start off my birthday celebration! Everything we needed was provided and the location was convenient where we could visit the beach, restaurants and shops. It was peaceful and most of the neighbors were nice. We also enjoyed the pool and hot tub. Overall, we would definitely book this condo again whenever we return to Destin. Thanks for an amazing experience!- Reviewed On: 8/28/2024
Regan, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled that your birthday celebration started off perfectly and that you enjoyed the beautiful decor, location, and thoughtful touches. We look forward to your return. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!Real Joy staff
What a great home for a couple days my husband and 3 kids all stayed here by far the most easiest check in and literally a couple steps from the beach the interior was beautiful and well kept super easy instructions only down side was it’s in the 3rd floor no elevator but I loved the view from the patio and u don’t hear foot steps so it was a win! They had everything u can think of inside the home which was a plus literally best place I’ve stayed in Destin and I’ve stayed at many but it was cozy and cute can’t wait to come back with my family!! Trust me you won’t be disappointed!- Reviewed On: 8/9/2024
Besmira, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We’re so glad to hear that you and your family had a great stay and enjoyed the beautiful interior and views from the patio. It's wonderful that the check-in was easy and that you found everything you needed in the home. We look forward to your next visit. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
Place was nice and well cleaned had a great time.- Reviewed On: 7/21/2024
- Reviewed On: 7/21/2024
Thank you for your 5-star review, Claudia! We appreciate you choosing RealJoy and are so glad you though the condo was awesome. Being close to the beach is so important! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Thank you for choosing RealJoy for your stay.Real Joy staff
Exactly as described. Will def stay again. Perfect for a small family or a couple- Reviewed On: 7/17/2024
The condo was great and customer service responded quickly with any questions. Thanks!- Reviewed On: 7/14/2024
Everything was great. Very short walk to the beach and quick drive to places to eat. Everything was clean, would definitely stay again!!- Reviewed On: 6/2/2024
Tara, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled you enjoyed the perfect location and found everything to be great. It's wonderful to hear that the short walk to the beach and nearby dining options suited you well. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
- Reviewed On: 4/28/2024
Just a little get away for the wife and I. Very comfortable and extremely clean. Hot tub and pool were very clean. Balcony is perfect for early morning coffee!!- Reviewed On: 4/12/2024
James, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled you and your wife had a comfortable and relaxing getaway and enjoyed the cleanliness and the peaceful balcony mornings. We hope you’ll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
So surprised this doesn’t have more reviews. It was clean, and everything looked new, plenty of space for the four of us, comfortable beds even the pull out couch, full kitchen, and in a great location. We’ll definitely book here again.- Reviewed On: 3/28/2024
Jessi, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're happy you enjoyed your stay and found the property great. We hope to see you again soon! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
The place was wonderful. Just few very minor things would be. A few more forks as there was only 4 forks. A few more dish towels. Also, a non electric can opener. Everything else was fantastic. Thanks you for a wonderful stay.- Reviewed On: 1/31/2024
Marlene, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful vacation. Next time, please let us know if you need additional kitchenware and we will be delighted to bring you some. We’re glad everything else about your stay was fantastic and we hope you’ll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
This place was in a great location to where family was staying. We were right across from the beach with access at either side street by the building. The pool was warm and the hot tub was great in the evening after a fun packed day. The unit was on the 3rd floor with a great view. The kitchen was very nice with all the appliances you could need. The living area was very comfortable and cozy. The bedroom and bathroom were nice also with a king size bed. Only complaint would be closet space as there was just a small cubbyhole to hang stuff up in, but all and all would chose this place again for next year.- Reviewed On: 10/27/2023
Glen, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are glad to hear that you had everything you needed and enjoyed the great view. We look forward to seeing you again next year. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.Real Joy staff
It’s just the perfect spot! Beach is across the street! Unit is so clean and nice just as pictured. Contact with the owners was quick and easy! We love these condos! Will definitely be back!- Reviewed On: 10/2/2023
Tara, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to know that you found the unit clean and nice and that you had a positive experience with our team. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.Real Joy staff
- Reviewed On: 9/18/2023
Facility was beautiful and terrific, however, the absence of an elevator was extremely difficult since I am a handicapped person.- Reviewed On: 8/25/2023
Beth, thank you for your feedback regarding your stay. We're glad to hear you found the facility beautiful and terrific. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced due to the lack of an elevator and appreciate you sharing your perspective. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.Real Joy staff
The place was clean and nice. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back.- Reviewed On: 7/9/2023
Everything else No elevator to bring stuff up!- Reviewed On: 6/30/2023
Very pleased with overall trip, place was exactly as described, was very clean and nicely decorated. Short walk across the street to the beach was nice. Would definitely stay here again.- Reviewed On: 5/29/2023
Mario, we appreciate you letting us know that you were very pleased with your stay in this Grand Caribbean East unit overall, finding this perfectly located condo to be very clean and nicely decorated. Thank you for choosing RealJoy. Please visit again soon.Real Joy staff
We loved it we had so much fun thank you- Reviewed On: 3/28/2023
Property was even nicer than the pictures show. Fresh paint and updates. Extremely clean and comfortable. Only downside and issue we had was the wifi connection is HORRIBLE. We contacted mgmt and they were very responsive, but wifi just is really bad in this unit - there was not much they could do to resolve.- Reviewed On: 3/12/2023
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