Leeward Key 1202 | Real Joy

Description

Top Reasons to Book This Lovely Condo:

*Newly Renovated Living Room (January 2025)

*1 minute walk to the private, gated entrance to beachside pool (with restrooms) and beach

* Expansive Private Balcony with 12th Floor Views

* Amenities: Private Beach, Gulf Front Pool (Seasonally Heated), Another Large Pool and Fitness Room

* FREE Seasonal Beach Service Provided (Available March 1- October 31st)

* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below

* Walk to Captain Dave's on the Gulf or next door to Kenny D's!

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 service

**Starting September 1, 2024, guests must pay a $25 registration fee per vehicle, per stay, before or upon arrival at the Leeward Key complex.**

**This property DOES NOT allow parties of adults under the age of 25. No Exceptions.**

Leeward Key is undergoing a Painting & Waterproofing Project from February 24 – June 6, 2025. Balcony access will be unavailable March 17th - April 30th, and parking may be impacted.
Please note that exterior tile removal taking place from 4/14 - 5/30 will cause noise during daytime hours.

*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.

*Wristbands need to be worn at the Pool and Fitness Center. Guests will be charged $25 for each lost Wristband.*

Welcome to Leeward Key 1202! The condo overlooks the ocean- a view that can be enjoyed from a large balcony as well as the master bedroom. Your 2BR/2BA retreat has a panoramic view of spectacular sunsets from a private balcony. Inside you'll be greeted by an open floor plan, highlighted by an abundance of natural light from the balcony windows. The master bedroom suite offers up incredible beach views for you to enjoy each morning when you awake. The second bedroom contains a queen bed and a twin bed with a partial Gulf view can be savored from the bedroom window, and a sleeper sofa in the living room. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo at Leeward Key will accommodate up to nine people comfortably. This condo comes with a fully equipped kitchen, detailed with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. No matter what you choose, you are sure to make long-lasting memories at Leeward Key 1202.

FREE Seasonal Beach Services provided from March to October.

Located next door to Kenny D's, and across the street from Captain Dave's, this spot is within a few miles radius to malls, golf courses, movie theater, and golf courses - so you can relax or be entertained at any time. This bright, beachy condo offers everything you need for a fantastic vacation.

Leeward Key offers great amenities for the whole family! There are two pools with gated access, both landscaped with tropical foliage, and one is heated and located right on the beach! The complex has 3 grills guests can use- two gas grills and one charcoal grill. Whether you spend your day floating on the waves of the Gulf just steps away, lounging in the calm waters overlooking the white sand and emerald water, or lazing in the more protected pool on the north side of the complex, you are sure to love this complex. Leeward Key is also a non-smoking facility. There's a fitness room onsite, as well as a vending room for a late-night snack run. The laundry facility is located in the condo. Leeward Key offers all you could want for a fantastic beach vacation!

Bed SetUp:

Master Bedroom- King with Sleeper Sofa

Guest Room: Queen Bed with Twin Bed

Living Room- Queen Sleeper Sofa

Area Attractions:

Grand Boulevard Town Center is a pedestrian-friendly, shopping and dining complex just off Emerald Coast Parkway, convenient to both Sandestin and Miramar Beach. For the high-end shopper, the center offers a number of boutiques, and dining options.

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!

Availability Calendar

Bedding

Guest Bedroom

Sleeps: 3

1 Queen

1 Twin

Attached Bathroom

Living Room Sleeper Sofa

Sleeps: 2

1 Sleeper Sofa

Master Bedroom

Sleeps: 4

1 King

1 Sleeper Sofa

Attached Bathroom

Amenities 35

Community Facilities

Gym/Fitness Room

Entertainment

Satellite or Cable
Television

Facility Amenites

Community Pool

Featured Amenities

Ocean View
Pool
Snowbird Friendly

Included Items and Services

Beach Chair Service
Elevator

Inside Amenities

Air Conditioning
Bathroom Essentials
Carbon Monoxide Detector
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

Outside Amenities

Balcony
Outdoor Furniture
Private Entrance

Pool and Spa

Heated Pool
Outdoor Pool

View and Location

Beach View
Gulf View
Walk to Beach
Water View

Location

Reviews 5 (31)

Loved the condo! Beautiful views & great location!
- Posted: 5/4/2025

Such a great place to stay! Close to seaside and right on the beach. Amazing view!
- Posted: 4/29/2025

Thank you for the fantastic review, Emilee! We're glad you enjoyed your stay and took in the amazing views. Being close to Seaside and right on the beach is certainly a plus. We hope to host you again in the future!
Real Joy staff

Where to even begin? From booking, arriving, to departure, we were given every bit of information needed for the rental. We arrived and even though there were some cosmetic repairs happening to the facility, it did not change the experience of the condo. The quality of communication was wonderful. The condo itself was beautiful and the view is breathtaking. The short walk to the beach makes it all worth it. Kenny D’s is right next door which made for an easy dinner grab. Nothing will prepare you for their Wednesday night karaoke, just embrace the fun! The place is a short walk from some restaurants and coffee shops as well as merchandise stores. I do wish the HOA allowed golf carts, but it didn’t ruin our time. Thank you again to Real Joy for such a wonderful stay. It was our first time to Destin/Miramar and will not be our last!
- Posted: 4/19/2025

Thank you for the amazing review, Cyndi! We're glad to hear that you found our communication and the condo's beauty to your liking, along with the breathtaking view! We're thrilled your first visit to Destin/Miramar was a success, and we look forward to welcoming you back again!
Real Joy staff

The Realjoy team were quick to respond anytime I texted. I appreciated all their help. We actually met the owners of the condo complex during our stay and they were very nice!
- Posted: 3/20/2025

Excellent

Everything was perfect!! Clean, comfy beds, great space and view. Location is Perfect! Walkable to shops and dinner! Condo rental included beach service and that was wonderful as well! I accidentally left behind several things and the property management was SO kind to ship them back to me. We will definitely stay here again!
- Posted: 10/13/2024

My stay was great. Aside from the weather, there were no issues with the condo or any of the amenities. Will definitely book again next year.
- Posted: 9/8/2024

Check in was easy, we didn't have any issues, everything was as described,if you stay longer then 3 days bring your own tp,trash bags, if you're planning on using the kitchen make sure to bring all your supplies, no sal,pepper or any condiments.
- Posted: 8/12/2024

Armando, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're glad to hear your check-in went smoothly and that everything was as described. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Everything we needed!!

We need a deeply relaxing week before school starts and this condo delivered! The view, the beach & pool access, the condo itself was all top tier! We have stayed at a different place every year during our annual Destin visit. I think we found our favorite place. We will WITHOUT A DOUBT be rebooking this place on our next stay!
- Posted: 8/9/2024

Frances, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had a relaxing week and found your favorite place in Destin. We look forward to your next visit. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Real Joy staff

Beautiful Ocean View!

Our family loved the ocean views from our deck and master bedroom! The condo was right across from the beach an easy walk for families! The 2 beach chairs and umbrella were very much appreciated and made setting up easy for us! Thank you to the family that rents out their beautiful home to families like us! We made many memories here and wound love to come back again!
- Posted: 5/24/2024

Randi, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled your family enjoyed the ocean views and easy beach access. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

We enjoyed our stay. I do think the price was a little steep, but it's Destin, it was Memorial day wknd so that was to be expected.
- Posted: 5/26/2024

Michelle, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We understand the price may have seemed a bit high, but as you noted, it was a holiday weekend in Destin. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Views are amazing definitely worth it.
- Posted: 5/20/2024

Alexandria, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the views and found your experience to be worthwhile. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Everything was overall fantastic. We had a great stay at Leeward Key. Our favorite was the beach set up and the pool overlooking the beach and also the nice restaurants close by.
- Posted: 4/29/2024

Great vacation!

The condo was in a fantastic location. The pool overlooking the beach was great and we loved getting free beach setup. Everything was really nice. It wasn’t spotless, could have been a little more thorough on the cleaning but overall I would say very nice! We had a wonderful family vacation for a week. Captain Daves across the street was fabulous and Kenny D’s right next door was reasonable and friendly and good food also.
- Posted: 4/29/2024

Rhonda, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're glad you enjoyed the fantastic location and pool overlooking the beach. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Restaurant next door had loud music. But it did stop at 10pm
- Posted: 4/18/2024

Relaxing

Our stay was great.a little pricey but then what isnt. Overall it was a beautiful stay
- Posted: 3/30/2024

Meg, Thank you for your 5-star review! We're pleased you had a beautiful stay and enjoyed the beautiful beach view. We hope you join us again soon! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Great location and amazing Condo to stay, especially if you are with family and plan to stay longer. Views from the condo are mesmerizing. That's the best we liked. Beach is just across the street. The private space in the beach with chair rentals and the heated pool at the beach makes this place a 5 star place for me. Sunset from bedroom was WOW!!!!
- Posted: 3/22/2024

Harish, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We're thrilled to hear that the condo's location, the mesmerizing views, and the amenities like the private beach space and heated pool made your family's extended stay a memorable one. The sunset views from the bedroom sound truly special! We're glad you enjoyed everything and hope to have you back soon for another 5-star experience. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Great property with amazing views!

It had everything you need, but nothing can beat the views! Absolutely beautiful! Beach was 3 min away with chairs available. Location is great as well. Close to everything but still right on the beach. Overall had a great stay and will be back.
- Posted: 9/29/2023

Leeward Key

Have stayed here twice and will definitely be back again! Great location and great view!
- Posted: 10/1/2023

Hi, Thank you for the 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that the location was great and you enjoyed the view. We look forward to your third visit! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Family vacation

We stayed a week in 1202! The view was perfect, beds were very comfortable, all around it was a good stay. Although the cleaning staff could do a better job cleaning. There was a used diaper under the pullout couch among other things, the bed skirt in the master bedroom was dirty and look like something had been spilled on it, and the dryer vent looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in months which is a huge fire hazard. Also there wasn’t any bedding for either pull out couch only pillows in the closet without pillow cases. Ultimately I think it comes down to a bad cleaning service. Because everything else was great and when I messaged the renter they responded within minutes.
- Posted: 7/28/2023

Seconds away from the beach

My family and I had a great stay. Place was clean and very close to the beach.
- Posted: 7/12/2023

Great Location

This was a great location to stay with family. The private beach access was awesome. The condo was nice and had plenty of room for our family. We did have to contact customer service for sheets and blankets for the fold out beds, but they respond very quickly and sent them within a couple of hours. Overall, this was a great and family friendly location.
- Posted: 7/31/2023

Terra, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your family's rental experience. We are happy to know that you found this well-located two-bedroom, two-bath Gulfview condo to be nice and spacious, and the issue regarding the bedding was responded to very quickly. Thank you for your patience and for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

love it

great view, very clean and great access to the beach
- Posted: 7/7/2023

Hi! We are pleased to know that you loved staying in this very clean two-bedroom, two-bath condo with a great view. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Glad to be back

This condo was even better than expected. There were no negatives concerning our stay. Very clean with everything we needed. Great location and beach service is a plus. I would highly recommend Leeward Key.
- Posted: 5/22/2023

We hadn’t had any issues staying here. This condo is next to the beach and quite places not to crowded beach. Condo is kids friendly and clean. Only one thing if wanted to use refrigerator water then water start dripping in floors I will recommend owner to fix otherwise we had nice stay.
- Posted: 5/18/2023

Madhvesh, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. If you had let us know about the refrigerator during your stay, we could have sent maintenance to fix it. We appreciate you letting us know and will investigate the trouble as soon as we are able. We’re glad you enjoyed some time on the beach and we hope you had a safe trip home. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Wonderful Location

Perfect location, beautiful view, great amenities for the beach.
- Posted: 5/8/2023

April, we appreciate you letting us know that you enjoyed the wonderful location, beautiful view, and great beach amenities while staying in this two-bedroom, two-bath condo. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Perfect spot for a relaxing getaway!

Loved this place! So convenient to the beach and other activities, walking distance to restaurants and beach shops. Absolutely beautiful view of the ocean from both the patio and bedroom view. The two pool options was also a plus. Will stay again!
- Posted: 4/23/2023

Amberlin, we are very happy to know that you loved this well-located two-bedroom, two-bath condo, which has an absolutely beautiful view. Thank you for choosing RealJoy. Please visit again soon.
Real Joy staff

The view was amazing, we weren’t in the condo 15 minutes and seen lots of dolphins with babies. It’s literally minutes from the beach, and the chairs was an extra bonus for sure! The resort is very responsive, we ask if they could turn up the heat on the pool and the next day it was much warmer. If you are staying longer than 2-3 days make sure to bring your own coffee, paper towels, dish washing liquid etc. Don’t hesitate and book the room, you won’t t regret it
- Posted: 4/17/2023

Excellent Place to Stay

We really enjoyed our stay in 1202 at Leeward Key! Great view of the water and easy access to the beach. Loved that we could walk to several restaurants in the area. Easy check in process, as well. Will look to return in the future.
- Posted: 3/24/2023

Ed, we are very happy to know that you really enjoyed staying in this well-located two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo at Leeward Key, and the check-in process was easy. Thank you for choosing RealJoy. Please visit again soon.
Real Joy staff

Loved it!

Very nice furnishings and nice area
- Posted: 3/13/2023

Great Condo

We had a great time. I love the central location of Leeward Key. Furnishings were nice and comfortable. We have never been this time of the year and really enjoyed the not so busy time. Would stay in 1202 again.
- Posted: 11/7/2022

Robin, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are glad you were comfortable and enjoyed a quiet vacation. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Great Location!

Leeward Key is in a wonderful location. and maintained very well. The building was being pressure washed and floors were being painted while we were there. Everything looked neat and clean. The grounds looked beautiful at all times. Although Leeward Key is sitting directly across the street, this is not an inconvenience, there is a crosswalk directly centered in front of the building, Condo #801 was very well supplied, everything we needed was there waiting for us. We were extremely pleased with Leeward Key and hope to stay there again!
- Posted: 10/24/2022

Barbara, Thank you for the 5-star review. We’re glad you had everything you needed and we look forward to seeing you again. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

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