Nautilus 1102

We absolutely loved our stay at 1102 Nautilus in Fort Walton, booked through RealJoy Vacations! From the start, the communication was excellent — the staff who texted us were so friendly, helpful, and provided clear, easy-to-follow instructions that made check-in a breeze. Everything felt so personal and thoughtful. The condo itself was perfect for our family. There were plenty of towels, beach chairs, beach toys, and even a stroller and fan — all conveniently stored in the balcony bin. We were so happy to find everything we needed, from a toaster and blender to a coffeemaker and fully stocked kitchen supplies. We even left behind some brand-new toys to pay it forward for the next guests! What made this trip truly unforgettable were the priceless memories we created here. My 5-year-old kept calling it “home,” and we were honestly so sad to say our final goodbye to such a warm and inviting place. The location on the first floor with direct access to the pool and beach was incredibly convenient — no elevators or stairs, just step outside and go! The nearby rinse-off station was also a lifesaver for cleaning off sandy feet. We had friends staying in the same condo complex, but ours was by far the best! Thank you, RealJoy, for an amazing stay. We can’t wait to book with you again and make even more beautiful memories.

- Reviewed On: 8/7/2025
- Check Out On: 7/30/2025

Thank you for sharing such a detailed and kind review, Nicolette. We're glad the communication and thoughtful touches made your stay comfortable and memorable. It’s wonderful to hear your family felt at home and enjoyed the convenient location and amenities. We appreciate you leaving toys for future guests and look forward to welcoming you back for more special moments at 1102 Nautilus!

Real Joy staff

We had a wonderful stay at this beachside condo! The unit was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. The view was absolutely stunning—waking up to the sound of the waves and sipping coffee on the balcony was a highlight of every day. The beach was just steps away, and the location made it easy to get to local restaurants and shops. Communication with the host was smooth and helpful. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway by the ocean!

- Reviewed On: 8/4/2025
- Check Out On: 6/23/2025

Thank you for your wonderful review, Missy! We're pleased you enjoyed the clean and comfortable condo, stunning views, and convenient location. It’s great to hear the balcony coffee and beach access made your stay special. We look forward to hosting you again for another relaxing getaway!

Real Joy staff

I always read reviews to get extra insight. These are the things I feel like I should share. 2nd condo from the beach access & directly across from the pool. Extremely short walk. Only a sand dune for the view, but distance was fantastic. The showers are in the master & the bunk room. The queen room has to use of those showers, but there is a 3rd half bath. It is impossible to keep the sand out. That’s a price to pay on the 1st floor right by the beach access. The restaurants are about a mile down the road so not really within walking distance for most groups. There is an entire wall of glass so beware of that if traveling with small children. The kitchen has an ice machine that was great. Enough to supply an ice chest all week. The coffee maker is a regular drip machine. We were able to cook everything we needed with what the kitchen supplies.

- Reviewed On: 6/2/2025
- Check Out On: 5/22/2025

Amanda, thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review! We appreciate your insights on the location near the beach access and pool, as well as the kitchen amenities. It’s great to know that you found everything you needed for preparing meals during your stay. We understand that keeping sand out can be a challenge on the first floor, but we're glad you enjoyed the convenience of being so close to the beach. Your feedback is invaluable to future guests, and we hope to welcome you back for another visit soon! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Had another great stay using RealJoy vacations. They contacted me early in the stay to ensure a smooth start to our vacation and captured issues I found to improve the stay for others. Thank you RealJoy!

- Reviewed On: 3/3/2025
- Check Out On: 3/1/2025

Great ground floor condo right on the beach! No stairs or elevator to deal with. Heated pool right out the door. The condo had plenty of room, lots of bathrooms, clean, well decorated and great patio to soak up the sun if it’s too cool or windy on the beach. Everything you need for a relaxing beach vacation!

- Reviewed On: 1/27/2025
- Check Out On: 1/20/2025

Steve, Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review. It's great to hear you enjoyed the convenience of the ground floor location and the amenities. We're glad the condo met your needs for a relaxing beach vacation!! We hope to welcome you back soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

We really enjoyed our stay at this condo! No beach view since a dune blocks your view, but it's a trade off for no stairs, and it's literal steps from the pool and beach! We loved our stay and there were extra beach chairs and toys on the porch.

- Reviewed On: 10/2/2024
- Check Out On: 10/2/2024

Devan, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and found the proximity to the pool and beach to be convenient. While the dune may have blocked the beach view, we appreciate that you understood it was a trade-off for the lack of stairs. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

The beach access and pool was nice No ocean view

- Reviewed On: 9/22/2024
- Check Out On: 9/22/2024

We drove 12.5 hours through the night and we got very lucky and were able to check in to our unit 2.5 hours early. RealJoy reps were very responsive and nice. Unit 1102 does come with 2 beach chairs, umbrellas, beach toys, a pack and play and a stroller. Very short walk to the beach!! We had a great stay and will likely book our next Vacation through RealJoy!

- Reviewed On: 8/18/2024
- Check Out On: 8/18/2024

Alyssa, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you had a great stay in unit 1102 and that our team was responsive and helpful. We're glad the early check-in was a nice surprise, and that the beach equipment provided added to your enjoyment. We look forward to your return. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

The property was great for my family. Right on the beach. Easy check in process. I would highly recommend.

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

Shamara, Thank you for the 5-star review. It’s great to hear that the property was great for your family and that you had an easy check-in process. We hope you join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

I had knee surgery in early May so I was very happy that this was on the ground floor and right in front of the pool. It was the perfect spot for us. The bridge to the beach was only a few steps away so we could easily get to the beach at any given time. There's a little convenient store next door so we could make runa to get snacks or drinks as needed when we didnt feel like making the short drive to Publix. The kitchen had all the dishes and utensils we needed for cooking, making coffee and eating. We had plenty of space for my family of 8 and sitting on the back patio listening to thewaves was very relaxing. I even fell asleep out there a couple of times. I would say there were a couple of issues but they were so minor to us that I didn't bother to report it. Since I'm sharing this review I'll share here. The bottom bunk is loud. I don't know if it's because of the way my kid was getting into the bed but it just made so much noise that we all knew every time they were getting in the bed. Lol. The other thing is that the tv in the front room would sometimes freeze or not turn on. Outside of those very minor things everything else was perfect. At the end of our stay, my 7 year old told me she wasn't ready to move out because she loved it so much. I hope to stay here again in the future.

- Reviewed On: 6/24/2024
- Check Out On: 6/9/2024

Sandra, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are glad to hear that the location and amenities were perfect for your family's needs during your stay. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Easy to deal with

- Reviewed On: 5/1/2024
- Check Out On: 5/1/2024

Maureen, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you found us easy to deal with. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

We enjoyed the unit and the service provided by RealJoy. Quick resolution to the two issues encountered. We would book with RealJoy again.

- Reviewed On: 3/1/2024
- Check Out On: 2/29/2024