The Sand Trap- Costa del Sol C-9

My wife and I, along with our 4 boys, were able to comfortably sleep in the master and guest bunk room on the 2nd level. My parents had the lower level MIL sweet all to themselves. This was our favorite location after having been to Destin 3 years in a row. Right in the beach, which means no crossing the street and easy access to your room if you want to grab a snack or just chill for a bit. Great deal for an October stay. 100% will consider this unit in the future.

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

Thank you for the lovely review, Clayton! Glad the layout worked well for your family and that your parents enjoyed the lower-level MIL suite. Happy the beachfront location made things easy and that you found it a great value for an October stay. We’d love to host you again.
Tammy
— RealJoy Vacations

Real Joy staff

As described. Good pre- and post-trip communication. Very easy check in. Walk right out to the private beach. Place was very clean and has newer flat screen TVs with Roku. Liked having the lower level space. Lots of fridge and freezer space. Not a big deal but would’ve been nice if the water dispenser on the fridge worked. Freezer did make cubes, though. Could use a few more pots and pans and storage containers. Would definitely stay again.

- Reviewed On: 10/14/2025
- Check Out On: 10/14/2025

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re glad you enjoyed the easy check-in, cleanliness, and beach access. We appreciate your feedback about the kitchen items and water dispenser, it helps us improve. We’d be happy to host you again!

Real Joy staff

My family and i travel every 2 times a year to destin, This is our first time staying here. We were always moving, but that's changed! This place has everything we were looking for. You can relax, have beautiful places around you, and feel safe at the same time! The place is beautiful and comfortable! We will definitely come back here.

- Reviewed On: 9/25/2025
- Check Out On: 9/25/2025

Thank you so much! We're honored to be your new go-to spot in Destin. So glad you felt comfortable, safe, and at home, and can’t wait to welcome you back!

Real Joy staff

This beach Condo was the perfect place for me and our group of girl friends to stay! It was right off the beach, private beach if that.. the house was clean and roomy! We had no issues checking in, no issues during at all! The only thing I would say as someone who likes soft beds is there is 1 soft bed in the house it is the upstairs full bed. If you like soft beds claim that bed first!! The rest if them are a little to hard for me but most of my friends didn’t mind! 100% will be booking here in the future with my family!

- Reviewed On: 9/25/2025
- Check Out On: 9/21/2025

Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re glad you and your friends enjoyed the location, cleanliness, and smooth check-in. Appreciate the feedback on the beds! We look forward to hosting you and your family again!

Real Joy staff

We came last year and booked again for this year, again a wonderful stay right on the beach!

- Reviewed On: 8/17/2025
- Check Out On: 8/17/2025

We had a great time.

- Reviewed On: 8/7/2025
- Check Out On: 7/31/2025

Thank you for your great review, Christina! We're glad you had a wonderful time and hope to host you again soon.

Real Joy staff

- Reviewed On: 8/3/2025
- Check Out On: 7/13/2025

Holly, thank you for your 5-star rating. We appreciate you choosing RealJoy Vacations and hope to welcome you back soon!

Real Joy staff

Everything went well. Enjoyed our time on the beach.

- Reviewed On: 8/1/2025
- Check Out On: 7/31/2025

Christina, thank you for your 5-star review. We're glad everything went smoothly and that you enjoyed your time on the beach. We hope to welcome you back soon!

Real Joy staff

Great place, peaceful surroundings. Friendly host. Plenty of room to accommodate the # of guests allowed.

- Reviewed On: 6/19/2025
- Check Out On: 6/19/2025

Thank you for your kind review, Sandra! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and found plenty of room for your group. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back soon!

Real Joy staff

Our stay was great with 10 of us. The location and view were the highlights you can step right on the private beach. Plus plenty of space with 3 different levels and balconies. It could use a few minor updates but would definitely come back!

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

Hello Alisha! Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you and your group enjoyed the location, views, and the spacious layout of the property. We appreciate your suggestions for updates and will take them into consideration. We look forward to welcoming you back for another stay!

Real Joy staff

Great location! right ion the beach. Walking distance to resturants and shops. We will definitely stay again.

- Reviewed On: 3/23/2025
- Check Out On: 3/23/2025

Christopher, thank you for your 5-star review! We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the great location right on the beach and found it convenient to restaurants and shops. We look forward to welcoming you back for another stay with RealJoy

Real Joy staff

The location was great. The rooms where clean. The unit itself is old but looks good. Parking is really limited. Just 2 spots per unit. We had a 3rd car but found it really hard to find an overnight parking. We finally found one by using the way dot com app. Also, there was a parking issue and the hoa was really rude. She could have talked in a mannerful way but she chose to speak rudely. Other than that, we had a peaceful and fun outing here.

- Reviewed On: 3/2/2025
- Check Out On: 3/2/2025

- Reviewed On: 1/6/2025

Thank you for your 5-star review, Jack! We appreciate you staying with us and hope you had a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!

Real Joy staff

Was great

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

Karen, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you had a great experience and hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Nice, relaxing, love the back porch

- Reviewed On: 12/10/2024

Suzette, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad you enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere and the back porch. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

It was perfect for my party of 7. Everything was clean inside the home. Right on the beach ! Has 2 designated parking spots. Has pool rings , boogie boards for the beach. It was a great stay!

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

Jacob, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear that the home was perfect for your party of 7 and that you enjoyed the convenient location, clean interior, and the beach amenities. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Awesome location! Has to be one of the cleanest rentals I’ve stayed in! Highly recommend.

- Reviewed On: 8/14/2024
- Check Out On: 8/14/2024

Thank you, Reagan, for your kind words! We take pride in providing a clean and well-located rental. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon!

Real Joy staff

It was a great place to stay with our family. The a/c was great better than an other place I’ve stayed. The only draw back is 2 parking places and we had 4 vehicles but we found a solution.

- Reviewed On: 8/7/2024
- Check Out On: 8/6/2024

I would definitely recommend it, if you want to get away and relax.

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

Wilmer, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and were able to relax. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

We had a great stay and the location was perfect! Plenty of room for all 10 of us. Condo was well taken care of and we really enjoyed the large couch to hangout and play games.

- Reviewed On: 5/29/2024
- Check Out On: 5/29/2024

Victoria, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear that you and your group had a great stay and found the location and accommodations to be suitable. We hope you will join us again soon and look forward to hosting you. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

We loved our time at this property and wish we didn’t have to leave

- Reviewed On: 5/13/2024
- Check Out On: 5/11/2024

Courtney, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear that you loved your vacation. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Lived everything. Right on the beach and very close to everything you want to do. I have no complaints at all. Everything was perfect.

- Reviewed On: 4/6/2024
- Check Out On: 3/21/2024

Everything was perfect! Loved being right on the beach and was close to restaurants, grocery stores and shopping. We will definitely book again here on our next vacation if it's available.

- Reviewed On: 3/22/2024
- Check Out On: 3/21/2024

We had an awesome week! The location was perfect and the condo was great for our family. We will definitely be back!

- Reviewed On: 3/16/2024
- Check Out On: 3/16/2024

Adrienne, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience. It sounds like you had a fantastic week, and we're so glad the condo was perfect for your family. We're looking forward to having you back! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

The place was beautiful and RealJoy was very diligent in letting us know everything necessary to make our stay wonderful. We had only one minor issue and their response was immediate and very helpful. Thank you for a seamless and worry-free vacation!

- Reviewed On: 1/8/2024
- Check Out On: 1/7/2024

We couldn’t get enough of the beautiful view! Felt at home, just what we needed for our family getaway.

- Reviewed On: 12/26/2023
- Check Out On: 12/26/2023

Andrea, We are thrilled to hear that you felt right at home and had everything you needed for your family getaway. We are glad you enjoyed the beautiful view and we hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

The photos are clearly several years (at least) old when the property was first fixed up. It could use some updating and replacing of things for sure. But you just can’t beat the views and the closeness to the PRIVATE beach. Lovely.

- Reviewed On: 12/6/2023
- Check Out On: 11/4/2023

Kaitlyn, Thank you for the 5-star review. We will pass along your comments regarding updating to the owner for their consideration. We are glad that you loved the views and the private beach. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

We spent 5 nights at this place, right on the beach! Family of 5 and 2 friends. The condo has 3 floors, top floor has the two bedrooms, king bed as stated. Kids room has a bunk bed and a queen, second floor spacious kitchen and living room and the bottom floor We loved the fact that it is separate, so our couple friends slept downstairs and had some privacy also spacious area with a sitting room and bedroom with a mini fridge, sink and coffee station. Place was clean, provided enough pillows, sheets and towels. Washer/dryer on top floor. We enjoyed our stay, we had beautiful weather, enjoyed swimming and watched every surmise and sunsets! Late night board games. Crab hunting at night. We were able to rent beach chairs right in front of the condos! The idea of being right on the beach is what sold us and we would love to do it again next year! It was a blast. Having three decks was so awesome, maybe the owners will look into adding a small barbecue outside I think that would be something they should consider, as we love to cook! All rooms were equipped with tvs, easy internet access…AC worked fine for us, condo is close to many shopping centers in the area. We loved it and if you are not so picky you will love it too besides we spent more time on the beach than inside savoring every minute, every wave, the wind,clean air,white sand… the birds, the fish! Amazing! So thank you for letting us rent your condo & take a vacation with our kids that would be remembered for many years

- Reviewed On: 11/5/2023
- Check Out On: 9/28/2023

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- Reviewed On: 8/21/2023
- Check Out On: 8/20/2023

The access to the beach was awful and with the beach access changes the last couple of years having our own private section of the beach was great! Some small minor issues, a/c stopped working on the lower level, cut customer service had it resolved quickly. Great visit to Destin again!

- Reviewed On: 8/13/2023
- Check Out On: 7/29/2023

Hi! 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 enjoyed a great visit during your stay in this 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath beachfront townhome and any issues that occurred during your stay were quickly resolved. Thank you for your patience and for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Enjoyed every second with our family at this beach front location and can't wait to go back. Beach Life!

- Reviewed On: 5/16/2023
- Check Out On: 5/1/2023

Jackye, we are happy to know that your family enjoyed every second of your stay in this 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath beachfront townhouse. Thank you for choosing RealJoy. Please visit again soon.

Real Joy staff

Loved our stay! Right on the water!

- Reviewed On: 5/14/2023
- Check Out On: 5/14/2023

Jordyn, We’re happy to hear that you loved your stay! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.

Real Joy staff

Great location right in the beach!!

- Reviewed On: 5/7/2023
- Check Out On: 5/7/2023

This place was great for a family trip! In laws downstairs great family space, plenty room upstairs and private beach!!! We will be returning

- Reviewed On: 4/10/2023
- Check Out On: 4/10/2023

We can’t wait to come back! It was the perfect beach vacation

- Reviewed On: 4/1/2023
- Check Out On: 4/1/2023

Beautiful place to stay

- Reviewed On: 3/28/2023
- Check Out On: 3/28/2023

We enjoyed our stay . We will be back!

- Reviewed On: 3/13/2023
- Check Out On: 3/13/2023

This place was great! We had great neighbors and you can’t beat the view. Everything was comfortable, accessible, and overall great. Would highly recommend.

- Reviewed On: 3/10/2023
- Check Out On: 3/10/2023

This unit was exactly as pictured in the listing. When we arrived it was extremely clean and ready for us. The view was amazing, and the beach was so close and just right outside the unit with easy accessibility. RealJoy was very responsive and helpful when we had questions. It was walkable to different restaurants, and an easy drive to other places. We would definitely stay again!

- Reviewed On: 3/5/2023
- Check Out On: 3/5/2023