SunDestin 1808 | Real Joy

Description

Top Reasons to Book this Beautiful Condo:

* Penthouse, Beachfront Unit with Floor to Ceiling Views

* Fully Updated in 2021

* Washer/Dryer in Unit

* Onsite Gift Shop and Front Desk Staffed 24/7

* Just 3 miles to Destin Commons

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

****Notice: Ongoing Building Improvements****
SunDestin is currently undergoing building enhancements as part of our continued efforts to improve the guest experience. During business hours, guests may experience construction noise and see work taking place in certain areas of the property. We sincerely appreciate your patience as we complete these upgrades. In consideration of these temporary inconveniences, our rates have been adjusted to provide exceptional value during this improvement period. Thank you for your continued support — we look forward to welcoming you.

***Pool and Amenities Update***
Pools, Restaurant, and Sea Store now OPEN!! "Indoor" Pool (Structure not yet rebuilt- currently an open-air pool.)
-The indoor hot tub and grill area remain temporarily closed.
-The main lobby entrance is being updated and expected to be completed, weather permitting, 4/8/2026. In the meantime, the East walkway is still available for guests to use to enter the lobby.

SunDestin 1808 is a penthouse, Gulf front, 1BR/1BA condo in the heart of Destin. This beautiful, newly updated condo with washer/dryer in unit has floor to ceiling Gulf views and a spacious balcony. 2021 updates include new flooring, new décor throughout, new bedroom furnishings including a mattress, new sleeper sofa, and a fully remodeled kitchen and bath. The bedroom has a king bed and En suite bathroom with a walk-in shower. The hallway has twin bunk beds the kids are sure to love, and the sofa converts to a queen-sized bed to comfortably sleep up to 6 guests. The gorgeous full kitchen has granite countertops with an eat-in bar with seating for four, and a small dining table has seating for two. Make SunDestin 1808 your next family beach getaway.

*This property is not available to adults 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.

*There is parking for 1 vehicle at the SunDestin complex. Additional parking is available across the street. *

SunDestin is a vacation rental complex conveniently located in the heart of Destin, less than half a mile from Big Kahuna's waterpark. It is unmatched in terms of facilities and guest services: check out the two pools (outdoor and heated open-air pool), exercise room, steam room, sauna, whirlpool, massage therapy, onsite restaurant, tiki bar and gift shop, with a front desk staffed 24/7. There are also coin-operated laundry facilities on each floor.

The Bed Setup
Bedroom: King Bed
Hallway: Twin over Twin Bunk
Living Room: Sleeper Sofa

Area Attractions:
Whether you spend your day at the nearby Big Kahuna's Water Park, on the golf course, deep-sea fishing, parasailing, or shopping at the terrific Destin Outlet Malls, there’s also a robust nightlife with nearby clubs, including Sundestin’s onsite bar and restaurant with great homemade food.

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!

Availability Calendar

Clear Dates

Bedding

Living Room

Sleeps: 2

1 Sleeper Sofa

Hallway

Sleeps: 2

1 Twin Over Twin Bunk - Hallway

Master Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 King

Amenities 40

Community Facilities

Gym/Fitness Room

Entertainment

Satellite or Cable
Smart TV
Television

Facility Amenities

Community Pool

Featured Amenities

Ocean Front
Ocean View
Snowbird Friendly

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

Beach Front
Beach View
Elevator
Hot Tub
Pool

Outside Amenities

Balcony
Free Parking
Outdoor Furniture
Patio/Deck

Pool and Spa

Heated Pool
Outdoor Pool
Sauna

View and Location

Gulf Front
Gulf View
Walk to Beach
Water View

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 (48)

Loved everything about my stay can’t wait to return back!
- Reviewed On: 7/6/2026

Hello Karesha, thank you for the lovely review. I’m glad you loved everything about your stay at SunDestin 1808 — we can’t wait to welcome you back! RealJoy Destin
Real Joy staff

Will definitely book again!!!
- Reviewed On: 6/11/2026

Great view
- Reviewed On: 6/5/2026

Exceptional

- Reviewed On: 5/3/2026

The view was amazing!! We watched dolphins swim every morning from the balcony. The rooms have been renovated and there are many imperfections in the work but the room was very clean. It was furnished very nicely and had everything we needed. We would definitely choose to stay here again.
- Reviewed On: 4/11/2026

Everything was perfect!
- Reviewed On: 3/15/2026

Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad everything was perfect. We hope to welcome you back to RealJoy Vacations.
Real Joy staff

Ty
- Reviewed On: 3/11/2026

Hello Michele, thank you for the lovely 5 star review. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. We’d love to host you again! RealJoy Vacations
Real Joy staff

Fantastic beach view
- Reviewed On: 12/29/2025

Outstanding Gulf views! Hope construction ends soon. All amenities closed. Loungers on beach are first come first serve and a great way to relax on beach. So enjoyed my month stay.
- Reviewed On: 12/1/2025

Thanks, Cathy! Glad you enjoyed the outstanding Gulf views and that the beach loungers gave you a relaxing spot. Sorry, the on-site amenities were closed during construction. We appreciated your patience and look forward to having everything open for your next visit. We’d love to host you again!
Real Joy staff

from the 18th floor it was fabulous!
- Reviewed On: 10/21/2025

Beautiful place, everything was wonderful and response time was great.
- Reviewed On: 9/12/2025

Amazing view, condo very clean would definitely stay again!
- Reviewed On: 9/8/2025

Thank you for your 5-star review. We’re glad you enjoyed the amazing view and that the condo was very clean. We’d love to host you again! Best, RealJoy Vacations
Real Joy staff

I enjoyed my stay! Great!
- Reviewed On: 8/18/2025

Thank you, Solomon! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. We'd be glad to welcome you back anytime!
Real Joy staff

We love staying at SunDestin whenever we visit Destin (it’s our favorite vacation spot as a family). The condos here have always been great. This one has been our favorite however because of having the bunk beds for our two teenage kids (not having to rely on the pull-out sofa bed, yay!) and the in-unit laundry.
- Reviewed On: 7/28/2025

Beautiful view!
- Reviewed On: 7/19/2025

Thank you for your kind review! We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful view and hope to host you again soon.
Real Joy staff

Balcony view was amazing!
- Reviewed On: 7/12/2025

The condo was very nice. The hallways outside the elevator were under construction but that didn’t bother us.
- Reviewed On: 6/29/2025

- Reviewed On: 6/19/2025

Erika, thank you for your 5-star rating. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another great stay!
Real Joy staff

Awesome views and clean condo
- Reviewed On: 6/2/2025

Wonderful

It was beautiful everything was so clean bed was comfy… it had a store and restaurant on the bottom floor and its beach front We couldn’t check in early at all and we was on the very top floor and didn’t realize it.. also the splash pad wasn’t working
- Reviewed On: 6/1/2025

Hello Jack! Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you found everything beautiful, enjoyed the comfy bed, and appreciated the convenience of having a store and restaurant right on the bottom floor, along with the beachfront access! We understand that checking in early wasn't possible and that you were on the very top floor without realizing it. We're also sorry to hear that the splash pad wasn't operational during your stay. If there's anything else you'd like to share or if you have any questions, feel free to let us know!
Real Joy staff

This condo was so amazing and looked just like the pictures showed! The views were breath taking. I am a clean freak so I went in and check all bed and counters and everything was very clean and very well maintained. This was so perfect and cozy for my husband and two kids. We were in town celebrating our 10th anniversary and this location and property was so relaxing!!!! Management reaches out on our second day to check on us which was so nice and appreciated! This is definitely a 10/10.
- Reviewed On: 5/26/2025

Ashley, thank you for your fantastic review! It’s wonderful to know that the condo met your expectations and that you enjoyed the breathtaking views. We appreciate your attention to cleanliness and are glad everything was to your satisfaction. It’s great to hear that you found the property cozy for your anniversary celebration! Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable stays in the future!
Real Joy staff

Exceptional

The unit was amazing. Clean, comfortable, great view. The pool outdoor pool was closed due to construction but you’re so close to the beach it didn’t matter. My only complaint is that the front desk staff was not friendly or inviting. But the man who owns the restaurant is very nice and food was very good.
- Reviewed On: 5/22/2025

Hi Kristina! Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad that you enjoyed the beautiful views at this fabulous unit. So sorry to hear that the on-site staff didn't meet your expectations, but we hope your experience with us at RealJoy was pleasant! We appreciate your business and hope to host you on a future trip!
Real Joy staff

Very nice place to stay!! Right next to all of the fun stuff! About a 6 min Uber to Harbor Walk!
- Reviewed On: 5/12/2025

We enjoyed our stay very much! We will be back
- Reviewed On: 4/26/2025

We stayed here during labor day weekend. The condo is at 18th floor. The view from the balcony is unparallel. I have enjoyed my morni g coffee sitti g in the balcony. The location is also very convenient only 10 mins from the harborwalk village. The amenities in the condo were just perfect and as described. There were even laundry pods. The parking was ample. Though we didn’t get parking at hotel area in the night but there was overflow parking available just opposite the hotel. The only complain is the sound of the ac was loud in the bedroom. It was starting and stopping with loud sound which disturbed the sleep. I wanted a late checkout because of my kid, but unfortunately that was not available but quite understandable. And the support was polite and very responsive. They have answered all my queries readily within few mins. Overall they stay was very pleasant and enjoyable
- Reviewed On: 9/2/2024

Nibedita, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the condo's amenities, location, and views to be exceptional. We appreciate your feedback about the noise from the air conditioning unit and the limited late checkout options. We will look into addressing these concerns to further improve the guest experience. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Great location! My family and I had the best time here
- Reviewed On: 8/1/2024

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- Reviewed On: 7/28/2024

Brian, Thank you for the 5-star review. We hope you enjoyed your time on our beautiful beaches and will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Love the area and the listing was very nice!! Would definitely stay again!
- Reviewed On: 7/22/2024

Ashley, thank you for your 5-star review! We're so glad you loved the area and found the condo to be so nice!! We look forward to welcoming you back for another stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Real Joy staff

The condo was clean and nice and the view from the balcony is awesome. We spent almost as much time out on the balcony as we did on the beach. Tidy kitchen with all the equipment you need for cooking and eating. Laundry machines so you don't have to use the laundromat. Nice bathroom and shower. Overall a very pleasant place to be. I'd stay again.
- Reviewed On: 7/10/2024

Pierre, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the balcony views and found the condo well-equipped and comfortable. We look forward to welcoming you back again. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

There were some small issues when we fist arrived but real joy rentals was verry responsive and kind to our needs even late at night and on the weekend m
- Reviewed On: 6/26/2024

We absolutely adored the condo! Loved being right on the beach, Destin is an amazing vacation location!! We will definitely be interested in staying again. 😊 😊😊
- Reviewed On: 6/9/2024

Joey, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're so happy to hear you adored the condo and loved the beachfront location. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

It was a great place, but I was disappointed that there was no closet. There is a portable wardrobe that was brought in. I believe they redid the bathroom at the cost of a closet. The condo did have a stacked washer and dryer, which was convenient and worked great. Overall great experience.
- Reviewed On: 5/31/2024

Cathy, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you had an overall great experience and found the washer and dryer convenient. We hope you join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

The property was just as described. The facility smelled so good when you walked thru the front door. Very clean. The only downfall was the pool was not open due to construction but was no problem.
- Reviewed On: 5/25/2024

Kortney, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're glad to hear the property was just as described and that you had a clean and comfortable stay. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Property was as described, very clean, fully functional kitchen, and with a million dollar view of beach/ocean from 18th floor.
- Reviewed On: 1/1/2024

Vinayak, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that the property met your expectations. We're glad you enjoyed the million-dollar view and we hope you'll come back again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Everything was as advertised in the description. Check in was smooth. The view feom the balcony was beautiful. Management was very quick to respond to one little issue. The only thing I would pass along to future guests is that the shower head is really low. You cannot stand under it if you are taller than 5-2.
- Reviewed On: 11/5/2023

Eric, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are pleased to hear that everything was as you expected and check in was easy. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

We had the best time! The accommodations and communication from Realjoy were flawless! Thanks
- Reviewed On: 10/9/2023

Everything met and exceeded our expectations!!
- Reviewed On: 10/8/2023

Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear that everything exceeded your expectations and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Real Joy staff

Perfect!
- Reviewed On: 9/3/2023

Christopher, We are happy to hear that your vacation was perfect and we hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Overall, the property was as expected. The property and condo were a little dated, but nothing terribly off putting. Great views and amenities. Everything you need is on site. The convenience store in the lobby was a great thing to have. My only complaint would be the noise from the AC unit when it kicks on. It was loud at night, but I got used to it. I would stay here again and would recommend to others.
- Reviewed On: 8/23/2023

Hi! We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your rental experience. We are pleased to know that this one-bedroom, one-bath Gulf-front penthouse condo met your expectations, and you enjoyed its great views and amenities. Thank you for choosing RealJoy. Please visit again soon.
Real Joy staff

It was just my husband and I for a getaway of just the two of us. We appreciated the pool and quick access to the beach. The views were amazing and lots of nearby restaurant choices.
- Reviewed On: 8/18/2023

The place was clean and the view was great!
- Reviewed On: 7/13/2023

Jessica, we are very happy to know that you enjoyed the beautiful view during your stay in this clean one-bedroom, one-bath Gulf-front penthouse condo. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Very nice condo, had a great time there! Would definitely recommend!
- Reviewed On: 7/11/2023

Whitni, we are happy to know that you enjoyed a great time while staying in this very nice one-bedroom, one-bath penthouse condo, which you would definitely recommend. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

We had a wonderful stay! Great property and the beach was breathtaking!
- Reviewed On: 5/21/2023

Wade, we are happy to know that you enjoyed a wonderful stay in this great one-bedroom, one-bath Gulf-front penthouse condo. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Clean and classic! The place has a nice view of the ocean. Having a washer/dryer inside made for light packing. Would stay here again, for sure!
- Reviewed On: 5/8/2023

Monica, we are pleased to know that you would stay in this clean, classic one-bedroom, one-bath Gulf-front penthouse condo again. Thank you for choosing RealJoy. Please visit again soon.
Real Joy staff

The front gulf view from the balcony was beautiful! We enjoyed watching the dolphins swim. The home was clean and the furniture was comfortable. Beach chair service available for a charge. Good location with many shops and restaurants within walking distance.
- Reviewed On: 4/28/2023

Stacey, we are pleased to know that you found this one-bedroom, one-bath Gulf-front penthouse condo to be clean and well-located with comfortable furniture and a spectacular view. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

We loved the room that we stayed in, the overall building is outdated and in a busy touristy area, but this condo was clean and updated. The balcony was perfect and the view/beach were amazing, we had a great time.
- Reviewed On: 4/24/2023

Hannah, we are pleased to know that you loved staying in this one-bedroom, one-bath Gulf-front penthouse condo, which you found to be clean and updated with an amazing view. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

We enjoyed this property so much! Clean and just as described! Plan on staying here again in the future!
- Reviewed On: 3/1/2023

Bev, Thank you for letting us know that you had a great stay. We’re excited that everything was just as you expected and you had an enjoyable vacation. We look forward to seeing you again a next year. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Perfect spot on the top floor of Sundestin We was as close to the gulf as you can possibly get without getting in the water
- Reviewed On: 1/1/2023

Deborah, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad that you enjoyed being so close to the water. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

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