Ocean Breezes | Real Joy

Description

Top Reasons to Book this Spectacular Home:

* Across from Gulf

* Private Pool w/ Porches and Balconies

* Beach Access is about 500 ft away at Shirah St

* Carriage House across Pool Courtyard w/Full Kitchen

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

* Professionally Managed, 24/7 service

Ocean Breezes is a lovely 5 bedroom, 4 and 1/2 bath home with private pool and carriage house right across the street from the beautiful Gulf of Mexico in the exclusive Crystal Beach neighborhood of Destin. Featuring 5 bedrooms with sleeping for 12 guests, this gorgeous beauty has elbow room to spare. There are two bedrooms with king beds, 2 with queen beds and a bunk room with a regular twin bunk bed and a full/twin bunk bed (sleeps 5). The carriage house is complete with a living room and full kitchen across the pool courtyard. Enjoy the private pool and grill as well as a short 500 feet walk to the closest beach access. Create incredible family vacation memories at Ocean Breezes.

*This property is NOT AVAILABLE for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions.*

*The Pool can be heated for an additional $43/Nt*

The Bed Setup:

On the first floor is a bunk room with 2 bunk beds, one with a full mattress on the bottom (sleeps 5) and a pull out sleeper sofa in the living room. There's a full and a 1/2 bath on this floor.

The second floor has two masters, each with king bed and a private balcony, one has a private bath and a wet bar. There's a bedroom with a queen bed and a hall bath.

There's a carriage house featuring a bedroom with a queen bed and twin over twin bunk beds, a full bathroom, a second living area, complete with kitchen and a queen sleeper sofa.

There's a playground located one block north of the house at a nearby church - walk the kids over for a change of pace.

Area Attractions:

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!

Availability Calendar

Clear Dates

Bedding

King Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 King

King Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 King

Bunk room: twin bunk bed plus twin over full bunk bed

Sleeps: 5

1 Twin Over Double Bunk

1 Twin Over Twin Bunk

Living Room

Sleeps: 2

1 Sleeper Sofa

Living room w/Sleeper Sofa

Sleeps: 2

1 Sleeper Sofa

Queen Bedroom and Twin Bunk Beds

Sleeps: 2

1 Queen

1 Twin Over Twin Bunk

Queen Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 Queen

Amenities 30

Entertainment

Television

Featured Amenities

Luxury Collection

Inside Amenities

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

Must Haves

Pool

Outside Amenities

Balcony
Free Parking
Outdoor Furniture
Patio/Deck
Private Entrance

Pool and Spa

Heated Pool
Outdoor Pool
Private Pool

View and Location

City View
Ground Floor
Walk to Beach

Fall Savings 15% off 4+ Nights

Escape to the Emerald Coast this fall and enjoy 15% off when you stay 4 nights or more. Book between now and September 7 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 7, 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.

Fall Savings 10% off 3+ Nights

Celebrate the season with our Fall for Fun getaway. Enjoy 10% off when you stay 3 nights or more. Book between now September 7 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 7, 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.

Location

Reviews 5 (37)

Great location.
- Reviewed On: 5/31/2026

We had a wonderful stay! The home was clean, cozy, and in a great location. Check-in was easy and the host was very kind and responsive. We would definitely come back!
- Reviewed On: 5/26/2026

Lovely stay.
- Reviewed On: 4/26/2026

Exceptional

Everything the house was very nice
- Reviewed On: 2/18/2026

Hello Shanta, Thank you for your review. We’re glad the house was very nice and met your expectations. We’d love to host you again. Kind regards, RealJoy Vacations
Real Joy staff

Really enjoyed our stay at Ocean Breezes. Had everything we needed! Plus the pool heater worked great so we were able to swim even though it was cold out. RealJoy is very proactive with communication. Kandace called me after the first night to make sure our stay was going well. :) She was so pleasant and helpful!
- Reviewed On: 2/9/2026

Hi Ashlea, Thank you for the review! I’m glad Ocean Breezes had everything you needed and that the pool heater let you enjoy a swim even in the cold. I’ll pass your kind words along to Kandace—she’ll be pleased to hear it. We’d love to host you again! Because You Matter, RealJoy Vacations
Real Joy staff

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with RealJoy. The home was exactly as pictured, clean, and perfect for our stay. During our visit we had an issue with a running toilet, and RealJoy responded immediately by sending not one but two different maintenance professionals to ensure the problem was fully resolved. Their responsiveness and professionalism truly stood out. What meant the most to us, especially during the holidays, was the incredibly thoughtful gesture of a representative from the main office personally delivering Christmas gifts for our family. That level of care and kindness is rare and made our stay unforgettable. We are so grateful and would highly recommend RealJoy to anyone looking for exceptional service and a truly positive rental experience.
- Reviewed On: 12/14/2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful stay and that our team could make your holiday experience extra special. It truly means a lot to us, and we’re grateful for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you and your family back again soon!
Real Joy staff

The best 1st experience EVER!
- Reviewed On: 9/28/2025

Location was immaculate… just steps from the beach. House was as described and host was very responsive. Would absolutely rent again.
- Reviewed On: 8/14/2025

Thank you for your kind review, Michael! We're happy the location was perfect and the house met your expectations. We appreciated the chance to host you and look forward to your next stay with us!
Real Joy staff

We had a great time. It was a couple minute walk to the beach. The door was a bit finicky with the lock and the wash machine was super loud at the end of cycle but no real complaints. We had a group of 12 and it fit us all perfectly.
- Reviewed On: 8/8/2025

Thank you for your feedback, Ashley! We're glad the location and space worked well for your group. We appreciate your notes about the door lock and washing machine and will address them. We hope to welcome you back in the future!
Real Joy staff

Great place to stay for a Girls Trip or family gathering..Plenty room and close to the beach
- Reviewed On: 8/3/2025

Very accommodating for a large group. Hosts were very responsive and attentive. Close to everything. Beach was within walking distance. Would absolutely stay here again. The only negative thing was the comfort of the beds. Be sure to bring at least a foam mattress for comfort.
- Reviewed On: 7/23/2025

Had great stay
- Reviewed On: 5/27/2025

Hello Tameka! Thank you for your positive feedback. We're glad to hear you had a great stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Real Joy staff

Our family enjoyed staying at this house. Really close to the beach and felt right at home. Thanks for hosting our family.
- Reviewed On: 5/20/2025

great place for our large group perfect location
- Reviewed On: 4/21/2025

Kanon, thank you for your 5-star review! We're happy to hear that our property was a great fit for your large group and that you enjoyed the perfect location. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back! Kindly, Real Joy Vacations Guest Relations Agent!
Real Joy staff

Great house for a group! Pool was lovely and plenty of space for everyone to hang out. Absolutely recommend!
- Reviewed On: 3/30/2025

Sarah Grace, thank you for your fantastic 5-star review! We're glad the house was great for your group and that you enjoyed the lovely pool and ample space to relax together. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back to RealJoy for another wonderful stay!
Real Joy staff

We had a GREAT stay. There were two mi or issues that we dealt with immediately! We would stay again.
- Reviewed On: 3/27/2025

Jessica, thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We're glad to hear you had a great stay and that any issues were addressed promptly. We look forward to welcoming you back to RealJoy in the future!
Real Joy staff

Everything was great. I just wish we had access to the golf cart.
- Reviewed On: 12/27/2024

Toray, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear that everything was great during your stay. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

The location is great for easy beach access only a 5 minute walk to the public beach access. The house offered plenty of space for our group of 11. There is a double oven in the kitchen which is a plus if you are cooking for a large crowd, plenty of space to sit inside and out and the pool was nice. The parking is a bit tricky if you have a larger vehicle as you may not fit into the garage but you can get two vehicles in the small drive way. Check in was easy and no issues to get into the house. The televisions throughout the house are small but each bed room and living room had one, not sure if they offered streaming connectivity as we did not use. Wifi was easy to connect to and no issues while using. We would stay here again if in the area.
- Reviewed On: 10/6/2024

Deanna, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the location, space, and amenities of the house during your recent stay. We're glad the check-in process was seamless and that you were able to take advantage of the pool and outdoor spaces. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Great place to host a large family that’s walking distance to beach.
- Reviewed On: 8/12/2024

Kelly, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're glad you found it to be a great place for your large family and enjoyed the walk to the beach. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

The place was beautiful and easy to go to the beach
- Reviewed On: 7/24/2024

Kathleen, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're so glad you found our location convenient and enjoyed the beautiful surroundings. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

We love our stay 🏖️
- Reviewed On: 7/14/2024

It was wonderful. The pictures matched the actual home. It was beautiful and close to beach! Would stay again!
- Reviewed On: 7/7/2024

Adriana, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're so glad you had a wonderful stay and found the home as beautiful as the pictures, and close to the beach. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

It was wonderful. The pictures matched the actual home. It was beautiful and close to beach! Would stay again!
- Reviewed On: 7/7/2024

Our stay was an enjoyable one. The location was perfect and our surrounding neighbors were very friendly. Shaneka was absolutely AMAZING in helping. e with my last minute booking. I will DEFINITELY be booking again soon.
- Reviewed On: 6/22/2024

Tomaka, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are so glad to hear that you had an enjoyable stay and that Shaneka was able to assist you with your last-minute booking. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

The house was absolutely beautiful with just a quick walk to the beach! They were very responsive with a great attitude!
- Reviewed On: 5/21/2024

The house was absolutely beautiful with just a quick walk to the beach! They host was extremely responsive and friendly!
- Reviewed On: 5/19/2024

Abigail, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful experience and enjoyed the beautiful house and its proximity to the beach. We appreciate the nod to our responsive team and we hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Great location. Close to everything we needed. The house was nice and spacious. There were signs of things being a little dated but overall a great stay.
- Reviewed On: 5/12/2024

Derrick, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the convenient location and spacious accommodations during your stay. While some aspects may have been a bit dated, we appreciate you recognizing the overall great experience. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

I and another parent took our daughters and their friends to Ocean Breezes for two nights during their senior prom weekend. The home was exactly what we needed. The additional carriage house was the perfect location for the smaller group of boys who came with us while we (the girls) stayed in main house. Love that the house was sound proof practically to the outside. There was definitely some noticeable wear and tear but nothing to exclude or dampen our stay. We did notice a musty/mildew smell in the carriage house, but a plug-in and some citrus odor spray did wonders for that. Overall we would definitely recommend this property AND RealJoy vacations.
- Reviewed On: 4/14/2024

Rosh, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're so glad the home was a great fit for your group and that the additional space worked out perfectly. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Great stay… the pool heater should have been in the payment of the house 2500 dollars is a lot to pay and still and a cold pool price needs to be combined when booking
- Reviewed On: 3/31/2024

Amber, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. The listing clearly states that the pool heater is an additional fee of $43 a night. This is an industry standard. We hope you had a wonderful time on our beautiful beaches and had a safe trip home. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Great location and beautiful home. Real Joy checked on me everyday. I needed the pool cleaned and they got it done the same day.
- Reviewed On: 3/28/2024

Brandon, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the location and the home and that our team was able to assist you promptly with the pool. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another wonderful experience. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

This house was perfect for our girls trip! There was plenty of space and it was a great location in proximity to the beach and boardwalk.
- Reviewed On: 3/24/2024

Abbey, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. It sounds like you and your friends made some fantastic memories, and we're so glad the house provided the perfect setting for your girls' trip! We'd love to have you back for another beach getaway. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Very impressed with the unit. Very spacious and clean
- Reviewed On: 8/6/2023

Matthew, we are happy to know that you were very impressed with this clean, very spacious 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath Crystal Beach home. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Problem with wifi and doorcode within first 24hr but other than that they fixed everything swiftly and we enjoyed the time there. Responsive and thoughtful would come back to this property.
- Reviewed On: 7/23/2023

Chase, We apologize for the initial issues with the wifi and door code, but we're glad to hear that our team was able to swiftly address and resolve these concerns for you. We appreciate your understanding and are pleased that you enjoyed your time at the property. Your positive feedback about our responsiveness and thoughtfulness means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back to our property in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Joys place was AMAZING‼️‼️‼️ white clean sheets n towels, everything was spotless and clean roomy and accommodated everyone I highly recommend this place!!! 10/10
- Reviewed On: 6/26/2023

We had a great time. Beach was short walking distance. The house was clean and as described.
- Reviewed On: 6/8/2023

We had a great weekend in Destin! We had a large group of 14 girls at this house and we were all very comfortable! During our stay we ran into a few problems with the house, but RealJoy Vacations was amazing. They were fast to respond and accommodate our requests, and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. Jonathan, Ryan, and Tina were all great!
- Reviewed On: 4/30/2023

The beach house had all the amenities needed for our 5 day family getaway. Quiet community, with near access to the beach. Thank you for hosting us. Highly recommend.
- Reviewed On: 2/9/2023

Priscilla, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed all the amenities and being near the beach. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
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