Lakeside Sandcastle at Kokomo

The entire experience was excellent! They even brought us extra blankets. I really appreciate all they’ve done. Highly recommend this Airbnb. Location is fantastic and very close to the beach.

- Reviewed On: 11/16/2025
- Check Out On: 11/16/2025

Thank you for the wonderful review, Ryan! We're glad the extra blankets helped and that you enjoyed the location and quick beach access. We’d love to host you again.

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Beautiful property and neighborhood. Beach was a short walk . Beautiful sunrise and sunset that you can see from the living area and the upstairs master bedroom on the bay. We brought our little Shipoo and she enjoyed walks around the neighborhood and walking paths. Home was well equipped and met all of our needs. Restaurants and shopping nearby. We hope to visit again soon.

- Reviewed On: 10/30/2025
- Check Out On: 10/30/2025

Thank you, Bonnie! Glad you enjoyed the property, neighborhood, and the short walk to the beach. Happy your Shipoo liked the walking paths. It’s great the sunrise/sunset views from the living area and upstairs master and the well‑equipped home met your needs. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Real Joy staff

Great location and stay for families with pets. RealJoy responded to us via text and phone when we reported issues that needed addressed during off season.

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

Mary, thank you for the kind review! Glad the location and pet-friendly setup worked well for your family. We appreciate you letting us know about the issues during the off-season and are glad our team could respond by text and phone and get them addressed. We’d love to host you again.
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Nice stay. Very comfortable. Close to the beach and where we wanted to be!

- Reviewed On: 10/4/2025
- Check Out On: 10/4/2025

Thanks, Rafferty. Glad you had a nice, comfortable stay and that the location worked well for you. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back.
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Real Joy staff

This house was so beautiful. The host was responsive and friendly. There was just a short walk to the private beach access which my kids loved. There was plenty of room for the ten of us. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again. Thanks for the amazing stay.

- Reviewed On: 9/9/2025

Hi DeAnn,
Thank you for the great review. I’m glad the house worked so well for your group. We appreciate the recommendation and would love to host you again.
Best,
RealJoy Vacations

Real Joy staff

What a beautiful home tucked in a private area along the water. Everything was exactly as described and better in person, some friends and I took a trip over for the weekend. I still can’t get over the master bedroom views would highly recommend this place. Thank you real joy.!

- Reviewed On: 9/6/2025
- Check Out On: 9/1/2025

Thank you so much for the kind words! We're so glad you and your friends enjoyed the home and its peaceful location by the water. The master bedroom views are definitely something special! We appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway soon. Best, RealJoy Vacations

Real Joy staff

My birthday trip was amazing and big part was thanks to how good our stay at this beautiful home was. We’re truly grateful.

- Reviewed On: 8/13/2025
- Check Out On: 8/13/2025

Thank you for sharing your experience, Paola! We're glad the stay contributed to making your birthday trip special. We'd love to host you again for more memorable moments.

Real Joy staff

We had a great time. The place was spacious for our group, nice porch over looking the pond, and walking distance to the private beach!

- Reviewed On: 7/29/2025
- Check Out On: 7/29/2025

Spacious , clean , nice view from the master bedroom and patio area. Also the private access beach was close and easy to find and you do have access to rent beach umbrella & chairs at the beach. The host was quick to respond to inquiries which is always a big plus!

- Reviewed On: 7/11/2025
- Check Out On: 7/11/2025

Thank you for your kind review, Vikki! We're glad you enjoyed the spaciousness, cleanliness, and the view from the master bedroom and patio. It's great to hear the private beach access and amenities met your needs. We appreciate your mention of our prompt communication and hope to host you again soon.

Real Joy staff

The home is a great location. It was just a short walk to the private beach. We had a great time. Home has a lot of natural light. If you want to sleep in, I’d bring a sleep mask.

- Reviewed On: 6/13/2025
- Check Out On: 6/13/2025

Kimberly, thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the great location and had a wonderful time. The natural light certainly adds to the charm of the home. We appreciate the tip about the sleep mask for those who like to sleep in. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we hope to welcome you back soon!

Real Joy staff

Freundlicher Kontakt und sehr zentral. Funktional und gut ausgestattet.

- Reviewed On: 6/13/2025
- Check Out On: 6/13/2025

Loved every bit our stay here. Place was immaculate, great location and perfect for a weekend away. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants an awesome time in Destin.

- Reviewed On: 3/31/2025
- Check Out On: 3/31/2025

Brendan, thank you for your fantastic 5-star review! We're pleased to know that you loved your stay and found the location perfect for a weekend getaway. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back to Destin for another awesome time soon!
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Real Joy staff

Danielle was great! Great team member to have representing RealJoy. Prompt communication and great attitude. 5 star service and property.

- Reviewed On: 2/8/2025
- Check Out On: 2/1/2025

Hello Michael! Thank you for the 5 star review and acknowledging Danielle as a great team member. We are always happy to hear when one of our team mates are able to go above and beyond to assist the guest. Also our goal to give you a 5 star experience. We look forward to hosting you and your family in the future. Kindly, Tammy M Real Joy Vacations Guest Relations Agent

Real Joy staff

fantastic location and neighborhood. Plus, privacy of this property make it a definite recommend.
I would stay again and use RealJoy.

- Reviewed On: 2/1/2025
- Check Out On: 2/1/2025

Michael, thank you for the fantastic 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed the location and privacy of the property. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another 5 star experience. Thank you for choosing RealJoy for your getaway!

Real Joy staff

Great place for a nice, peaceful family vacation. Walking distance to the beach and only minutes away from all the activities!

- Reviewed On: 10/21/2024
- Check Out On: 10/21/2024

Bradley, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you and your family had a peaceful and enjoyable vacation with us. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

We had an enjoyable stay. The Destin area is lovely and the neighborhood was sweet!

- Reviewed On: 9/27/2024
- Check Out On: 9/27/2024

It’s was a pleasant stay.

- Reviewed On: 9/27/2024
- Check Out On: 9/27/2024

Janet, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear you had a pleasant stay with us. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful house! The private beach was a short walk and very easy to find. It’s so close to lots of shops and restaurants. I’d love to go back again!

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

Erika, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing stay and enjoyed the private beach and the convenient location. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

My family and I had a fantastic stay! The house was just as described and we had no issues during our stay.

- Reviewed On: 8/15/2024
- Check Out On: 7/19/2024

Justin, Thank you for the 5-star review. We’re glad to hear that you and your family had a fantastic stay and that the house met your expectations! We hope you join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

My family and I had a great experience at this home! It was easy walking distance to the beach, and in a great neighborhood.

- Reviewed On: 7/24/2024
- Check Out On: 7/14/2024

Jenny, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're glad you and your family had a great experience and enjoyed the easy beach access. We hope you join us again soon! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

The perfect size and location for our mom/daughter trip. It was bright, comfortable and right across the street from the beach…a very short walk. Loved all the rooms and the fact that everyone had some “space”. I would totally stay here again. My one, very tiny complaint, is that I wish there had been instructions for the induction stove top.

- Reviewed On: 7/10/2024
- Check Out On: 6/29/2024

Beautiful home! Very responsive can’t wait to go back

- Reviewed On: 7/6/2024
- Check Out On: 7/6/2024

Ashley, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're so glad you had a wonderful experience and we hope you'll join us again soon. Your feedback means a lot, and we look forward to hosting you in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Great location, easy walk to the beach.

- Reviewed On: 7/2/2024
- Check Out On: 7/2/2024

Reed, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed the convenient location and easy access to the beach. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

The accommodation was comfortable, and the house was spacious. The area is beautiful, with plenty to do within a short drive. The Destin Commons mall is just a short walk away.

- Reviewed On: 6/25/2024
- Check Out On: 6/25/2024

Sonia, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're glad you found the accommodation comfortable and enjoyed the spacious house and beautiful area. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Beautiful neighborhood and a fun and easy walk to the access of a family friendly beach!!!!! We loved our stay! The location was central to all the places we wanted to visit on our bucket list!!!!

- Reviewed On: 6/12/2024
- Check Out On: 6/1/2024

Becky, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear that you found the neighborhood beautiful and enjoyed the easy walk to the family-friendly beach. It's great to know that the location was perfect for your vacation plans. We hope you join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!

Real Joy staff

This home was perfect for my family and I. My nephew LOVED the bunk beds. Everything was as described and met our expectations. The location is a quick and easy walk to the beach.

- Reviewed On: 4/7/2024
- Check Out On: 4/7/2024

Brittany, Thank you for the 5-star review. It's great to hear that your family enjoyed the accommodations, especially the bunk beds for your nephew! We're glad everything met your expectations and that you found the beach access convenient. We hope you return for another memorable vacation. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Was a nice place to stay with the family with convenient access to the beach. We couldn’t get the beach access code to work while we were there but that was the only drawback.

- Reviewed On: 3/19/2024
- Check Out On: 3/19/2024

Micah, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. It's great to hear you and your family enjoyed the convenient beach access and had a nice stay overall. We apologize for the hiccup with the beach access code and will make sure it's a smoother process in the future. We'd love to have you back for another beach getaway soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

This house was very nice, clean quiet and in a great location. Would definitely come back again.

- Reviewed On: 3/11/2024
- Check Out On: 3/11/2024

We booked this house for a month and it was wonderful. Very pet friendly with dog bowls provided, short walk to the beach, plenty of restaurants near by, clean and spacious. Would definitely stay again!

- Reviewed On: 2/1/2024
- Check Out On: 2/1/2024

Bethany, We are delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience. We're glad the location was convenient and we look forward to your return. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Easy walk to the beach, low traffic area (on a culdesac), and nice view of lake from the back porch. We walked to Camille’s (.8 mile) for lunch and coffee. The noise carries on the lake so you can hear the neighbors but there are white noise machines in the bedrooms if you need it. The noise stopped before bedtime so we never needed to use them. Very comfortable house.

- Reviewed On: 10/28/2023
- Check Out On: 10/13/2023

Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear that you had an easy walk to the beach, enjoyed the low-traffic area, and appreciated the nice view of the lake from the back porch. It's great that the house was comfortable for your stay and we hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Excellent spot! Perfect distance to the beach. The deck and view were amazing. Would rent there again!

- Reviewed On: 10/8/2023
- Check Out On: 10/8/2023

Bridget, We're pleased to hear you found this to be an excellent spot. We're glad you enjoyed the amazing view. We look forward to the opportunity to host you again. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Beautiful beach lake house! Super cozy and spacious. Well furnished kitchen. Under 10 minute walk to the beach. I do feel housekeeping could have been a bit better, but nothing that I would say ruined our time there. I’d definitely stay here again.

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

Alicia, Thank you for letting us know that everyone had enough room and enjoyed this beautiful beach house. We apologize if the unit was not as clean as it should have been. If you had let us know during your stay, we would have sent a new cleaner out to make it right. We’re glad you had a great time and look forward to your return. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

We really enjoyed our stay! Our favorite part was the location! The house is a very close walk to the beach and close driving distance to nearby stores, coffee shops and restaurants.

- Reviewed On: 9/3/2023
- Check Out On: 9/3/2023

Tracey, We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation. We're glad the location was convenient for exploring local attractions and you had fun on our beautiful beaches. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Such a great place in a great little area!! Highly recommend!!

- Reviewed On: 8/21/2023
- Check Out On: 8/21/2023

Liz, We're delighted to hear that you had a great time in this wonderful area. Your recommendation means a lot, and we hope to see you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

We had such a great time. Very close to the beach which made walking not bad at all. Beautiful view of the lake. Close to shops, restaurants, attractions, etc. The home was nice, worked perfect for all of us. The only recommendation I have is that more pans, bigger pans, be added since the home is made for larger groups/families. Overall we had a wonderful time.

- Reviewed On: 8/1/2023
- Check Out On: 7/30/2023

Joni, we are happy to know that you enjoyed an overall wonderful time while staying in this nice, well-located 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home, which worked perfect for you. We will forward your comment regarding the need for more pots and pans to property managers so that they may provide any suggestions to the owner of this rental. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Great house within walking distance to a private beach.

- Reviewed On: 7/24/2023
- Check Out On: 7/9/2023

Was a great get away for myself and 7 of my friends. You can rest assure you are picking the right property to stay during your get away.

- Reviewed On: 7/18/2023
- Check Out On: 7/18/2023

Boris, We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time and that expectations. were met. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated, and we're delighted to have been a part of your enjoyable getaway with your friends. We look forward to welcoming you back and providing you with another wonderful experience. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Will be back

- Reviewed On: 7/1/2023
- Check Out On: 7/1/2023

It is an amazing place to get a peaceful rest. Great location and wonderful property.

- Reviewed On: 6/28/2023
- Check Out On: 6/28/2023

Beautiful home in a great location. We’ll definitely be back.

- Reviewed On: 6/24/2023
- Check Out On: 6/24/2023

Dara, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We’re glad the location worked well for you and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Beautiful and comfortable house. Walking distance to the beach. Peaceful place. Near everything.

- Reviewed On: 6/22/2023
- Check Out On: 6/22/2023

Loved this house and the location! Dew small house keeping things that needed to be done but nothing that affected the quality of our stay. Will be back!

- Reviewed On: 4/24/2023
- Check Out On: 4/24/2023

This was the most amazing place. I’ve stayed in on vacation I would definitely recommend booking an Airbnb through them and I will definitely be coming back every year.

- Reviewed On: 3/29/2023
- Check Out On: 3/29/2023

Stephanie, We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing vacation and we look forward to seeing you every year. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

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