Title: 🚨Steps to Beach-FAB Lagoon Pool-Hot Tub-Beach Trolley-6BR Serenity Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 🚨Steps to Beach-FAB Lagoon Pool-Hot Tub-Beach Trolley-6BR Serenity ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32840000/32838800/32838793/a298c7d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32840000/32838800/32838793/934ced6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32840000/32838800/32838793/be54d068.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32840000/32838800/32838793/3ef4ca56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32840000/32838800/32838793/c85f1ac5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Serenity in Villages of Crystal Beach offers a spacious open floor plan, two gorgeous balconies, and an open concept kitchen. This fabulous home is within walking distance to Crystal Beach or take the free seasonal beach trolley service. Guests can unwind at the huge lagoon pool and hot tub or visit Destin Commons across Hwy 98. 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 152572 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Pool - Hot tub ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 🚨Steps to Beach-FAB Lagoon Pool-Hot Tub-Beach Trolley-6BR Serenity Top Reasons to Book this Fabulous Home: \*Pet Friendly (Restrictions and Add'l Fee Appliess) 🐾 \* Two King Masters with Ensuite Baths \* Open Concept Kitchen - Two Balconies \* Free Seasonal Beach Trolley \* Neighborhood is a few blocks to Crystal Beach \* Gated neighborhood, Huge Lagoon Pool (seasonally heated),Hot tub \* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below \* Destin Commons is right across Hwy 98!  \* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service This fabulous home in Villages of Crystal Beach features a spacious open floor plan, fully equipped kitchen with a large dining table, and two gorgeous balconies. Serenity is a 6BR/4BA house that sleeps up to 15 guests. There are 2 King Master bedrooms, one on the 1st and 2nd floor! Additionally, there are two queen bedrooms, a bunk room, and a bedroom with two twin beds. This magnificent house also has a full-size laundry room with a washer/dryer, parking spots in the driveway, as well as additional overflow parking nearby. This luxurious community is about 900 yds from Crystal Beach and includes a complimentary seasonal trolley service to take you to and from the Gulf. Enjoy your next vacation getaway at Serenity! \*This property is not available to adults Under the age of 25. No Exceptions.\* \*We LOVE Snowbirds! Newly reduced rates through February 2025!!\* 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. 2025 Pool heating schedule: March 1-April 26, 2025; Thanksgiving week; Christmas week; New Years week. HOA-provided Trolley Schedule 2025: March 1-April 26, 2025; Memorial Day weekend through Oct. 31. \*Pet-Friendly with a $250 non-refundable pet deposit per pet. Two dogs maximum allowed. Weight limit of 35lbs per dog. All pets are subject to approval. To ensure compliance with property policies, please provide the reservations team with your pet’s breed within 24 hours of booking.\* The Bed Setup: 1st Floor Master Bedroom: King Bed 2nd Floor Master Bedroom: King Bed + Twin Sleeper Sofa Guest Bedroom: Two Twin Beds Bunk Room: Twin Bunk Bed + Twin Trundle 3rd Floor  Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed + Twin Sleeper Sofa Villages of Crystal Beach is an exclusive, gated community only a few blocks from the beautiful blue waters and white sandy beaches of Destin. You can make the walk on foot or hop on the free seasonal trolley service (Memorial Day through Labor Day): they will even pick you up at the house and drop you off right at the beach! The pool area at Villages of Crystal Beach is a vacation must! The lagoon style zero entry pool is 30,000 square feet of gorgeous, sparkling clear water. There is a spa, tropical landscaping, and plenty of seating areas. It also has surround sound, a flat screen TV, and a grilling area to help you relax and unwind. Please note that there are parking restrictions within the Villages of Crystal Beach. There are two parking spaces available in the driveway of the home. Trailers, RV's, boats, golf carts, and motorcycles are not allowed within the community gates; alternate parking arrangements will need to be made for these items.  Area Attractions:  There are wonderful shops and restaurants close by and great attractions such as golf courses, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park, boating, fishing, and water-sports! 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! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Heated pool - Water park - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 2,572 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Dec 3 6 $1215pool2 Balconies2step Sanitizing Process6br Serenity 4499 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.38740%2C-86.41914&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SCdQCKdeGW8opsNs6vhSP5xu7Zg=) Destin, FL #### What's nearby - Destin Commons - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Miramar Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles - Henderson Beach State Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - James Lee Park - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile - Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles #### Getting around - Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min walk - ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬11 min walk - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min walk - ‪Ruby Slipper - ‬14 min walk - ‪Pazzo Italiano Destin - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does 🚨Steps to Beach-FAB Lagoon Pool-Hot Tub-Beach Trolley-6BR Serenity have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is 🚨Steps to Beach-FAB Lagoon Pool-Hot Tub-Beach Trolley-6BR Serenity pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 🚨Steps to Beach-FAB Lagoon Pool-Hot Tub-Beach Trolley-6BR Serenity? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 🚨Steps to Beach-FAB Lagoon Pool-Hot Tub-Beach Trolley-6BR Serenity? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 🚨Steps to Beach-FAB Lagoon Pool-Hot Tub-Beach Trolley-6BR Serenity located? > Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Destin Commons and Miramar Beach. Destin Beaches is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 🚨Steps to Beach-FAB Lagoon Pool-Hot Tub-Beach Trolley-6BR Serenity Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 12 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annette S. 9 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Great location ,very nice pool and the ride to and from the beach was excellent!!! We will stay again. ##### Annette S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johana C. 5 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family house We had everything we needed to cook for a group of 12 and had all the basic necessities during our stay. The house was walking distance from the beach. ##### Johana C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tiffany b. 5 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Simply amazing The property was very beautiful and well kept. The walk to the beach was great. ##### tiffany b. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kathy p. 17 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The house was perfect for our family. We did have a few issues, but were resolved quickly. Property was perfect for family - bedrooms were sized great. enjoyed the layout of the family room/dining area and kitchen. ##### kathy p. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kasheira N. 30 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Serenity Thank you so much Realjoy Vacations my family and I really enjoyed our stay with you guys. The beach was a 3 minute drive, the community pool was a 2 minute walk, and right off the main strip. Very much a convenient stay! I will be renting and staying at the same property again. ##### Kasheira N. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen W. 25 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### House in Florida House was ok. Large enough for all family members. Single bed still broke. House is fine, nothing special slightly dated. Great location ##### Karen W. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Nicole H. 30 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Overall decent place The parking details states 3 cars plus 1 additional and the house only has parking comfortable for 2 cars. No oven mitts in the kitchen which was odd. Inconsistent warm water in showers. Overall the place was as described with small issues. Nice, kid friendly neighborhood with short walk to beach. Nice pool. ##### Nicole H. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Daffani E. 8 Jun 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Destin was a great location for a family trip!! The beach was beautiful but the area the shuttle drops you off at is very small so you have to get there early to set up unless you want to be packed in like sardines. The other alternative is walking half a mile either way with all your gear due to the roped off areas that belong to hotel guests. The house was nice but it is 3 stories. One of the queen beds upstairs was broken the entire time and we kept having to fix it. The king bed on the 2nd floor and the queen bed with the pullout chair on the top were comfortable, other than that all the beds were hard and uncomfortable. The king bedroom on the main floor was very hot the entire week. We had a box fan that we used trying to circulate air.The ac unit upstairs quit working (management was very responsive getting someone out to take a look and fix the issue which was great). The fridge had an ice maker that would not make ice regularly so we had to buy multiple bags of ice. The propane grill did not work correctly so we had to go buy a small charcoal grill quickly to finish grilling (midway through cooking). The pool was nice. Make sure you keep up with the wristbands. Apparently they charge you 50 if you lose one. The beach is not steps away, it is a 10 minute walk which is fine and they have the shuttle running from 10-4:15 for pick up and drop off which was nice. Overall decent stay but house could be cleaner. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/64353d03-8a83-4c5b-b394-fa913a77a68a-1749341381259.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Daffani E. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Ryan B. 25 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location #### Great Property The property was great. There were a couple adjustments that need to be done. 2 bar stools were wobbly and need to be replaced, not sure if that has ever been an issue before. The kitchen sink would not shut off properly, maintenance man did come out, but had to get approval from owner first to replace. The dryer did not work properly, so we could only wash a couple loads of laundry. I would recommend to the future guests, make sure you only have 3 cars. The overflow parking isn't the best and it's a pain to get a spot if you can't find one the first day. 3 cars will fit in the driveway, but it is a little tight. Other than the couple minor issues every thing else was great, only about 3 blocks to the Beach and great pool for the family and kids. ##### Ryan B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Donna B., Corinth, MS 21 Aug 2022 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Worst Rental I have stayed at a lot of different places over the years at the beach and this was the worst one I have encountered. The gated community is not gated other than a guard rail that came down in front of your car and it was broken and not functioning most of our stay. The rental was not clean and very run down. We could not even use the twin bedroom because one bed was broken and you would roll off it while trying to sleep. The beds were not comfortable at all. The 2nd floor toilet handle would get stuck and run if you didn’t jiggle the handle. The kitchen cabinets were in rough condition with the coating peeling off them. The blinds on the windows were broken and with a broken bar stool that was too dangerous to sit in and needs thrown away. The coffee pot was a cheap $10 unit. We cooked in the room one night and found dirty cookware that we had to wash before use and not very many to choose from. Not well equipped in the kitchen area at all. The property grounds had trash all in the yard and along the road going into village. When we contacted the property manager about the bed they came out but worked on the bunk beds instead of the twin bed which is not what I told them when they called. Called them back the next day but never heard from them again the rest of weekend. Very ooor service!! ##### Donna B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Pamela K. 22 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time with Family Our first thought was this property was far from the beach, but turns out the walk was not too bad. The stay was satisfactory and the location was great. Close to the SunPass exit/enter, and close to showing centers. The parking is a little tricky on the first day but after that it wasn't to bad. Would stay again. ##### Pamela K. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherry F. 18 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation Everything was great! The house was clean, great location and check in was easy! The only thing we had a problem with was the 2nd floor bathroom shower handle was broken. Other than that, I’d say everything else was perfect. Would recommend to friends and family ❤️ ##### Sherry F. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Barry B. 11 Jul 2021 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Unhappy with property. Would not book again The door code was given to me at 4pm. We were hanging nearby at Lulu's so we loaded everyone up and headed to the house. Upon arrival we found the house had not been cleaned and was degusting from the previous renters, even though Real Joy had sent me the door code. After several calls to the property management "Real Joy" the cleaning crew shoed up and told us it would be 2 to 3 hours before the house would be ready. I called Real Joy and told them this was unacceptable and they sent a 2nd cleaning crew and offered me a $150 restaurant voucher. The cleaning crew finished in 1-1/2 hours and we started moving in the house but the house was not 100% clean. My wife finished touching up the house where the maids did not clean good. I had to call the Real Joy number everyday to get my Vouchers and everyday I was promised a manager would contact me but I never heard from anyone. On the last night I was going to be in town and young man showed up at 5:30pm and handed me 2 gift cards totaling $150. The house needs maintenance very bad. The carpets in the bedrooms is stained and extremely dirty. The couch is dirty and wore out. There are barely any pots in the kitchen for cooking, so if you have a large family I suggest you bring your own. The landscaping outside has not be trimmed in some time and is overgrown. Parking is an issue and if you park in the street to unload your car the parking police will come around while you are unloading and tell you to move. We barely got 3 cars in the driveway and had to park the others about 2 miles away at the Shopping Center because the overflow is constantly full. The photos online make this house look way larger than it is ##### Barry B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ginny S., Germantown, TN 28 Jun 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy Disliked: Location #### House was nice but neighborhood was uninviting The rental house was nice; it could use some updates/repairs (bar stool chairs are very unsafe/loose; carpets are stained; kitchen is far less stocked with cooking tools than others we have rented) but it was a good size and the set up was great for large extended family. The neighborhood was horrible. We had 5 cars as each family came from different states/cities. We were able to fit all 5 cars in the driveway without any cars hanging off into the street. Neighborhood patrol came immediately and made us move or they would call and have us towed. Limit of 3 cars in the driveway. We were told to move to overflow (there are 15 spaces total in overflow which never are open due to the 3 car limit) or move offsite to a retail location. Specifically told to go to Whole Foods to park. Both cars received tickets for parking overnight. You can't have large houses that will fit multiple families and expect to each house to only bring 3 cars. There is an empty lot next to the neighborhood. Neighborhood should buy that lot and pave it for overflow parking. ##### Ginny S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry H. 28 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The place was perfect for our 4 families The renting processes straightforward and easy to accomplish. ##### Terry H. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denice S. 9 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Beach Home We had a wonderful stay in Destin and enjoyed this property so much. A short walk to the beach. A nice, peaceful neighborhood, great pool and plenty of room for everyone. ##### Denice S. Stayed 6 nights in May 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Charity P. 10 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Mom's and daughter's trip The house was beautiful, the location was a little difficult. There was no beach just public access where you can't have your own umbrella and tiny. The pool within the community was nice and everything was well maintained. There was only 1 roll of toilet paper per bathroom, with a house that sleeps up to this many and when booking and stating a large group, more products like toilet paper and dishwasher tabs should be privided. The grill was great and even had gas to cook with. ##### Charity P. Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 ### 4/10 Poor #### Ashley B. 9 Apr 2021 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication #### Undesirable Home This property has much to be desired. The property was run down—it needs some major updating. The carpet in all the bedrooms was disgusting—multiple stains throughout. The living room furniture was also very run down, the couch was used and in poor condition along with much of the decorations and furniture. The dishwasher was out of order our entire stay so w had to wash all the dishes by hand for 15 people throughout the week. The house was surface level clean but needs a deep clean and revamp. ##### Ashley B. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa M. 21 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 16 Birthday Vacation We enjoyed our stay at Serenity, located at Villages at Crystal Beach. Real Joy Rental was very easy to communicate with and they made the check in and check out process easy. While we enjoyed our stay, I would like to write this review to give all the information necessary for others to make an informed decision. The walk to the beach is long. If you have young children, be aware that it is quite a distance. Also, this community does not allow golf carts, scooters, motorcycles, boats, or jet skis. Please be aware of this before you book a home in this community. Parking is also scarce. The property is listed to have parking for 3 cars on the site, however, it was very tight to park 3 cars. Overflow parking was rarely available. There is no street parking allowed at all. Also, the dishwasher in this home was out of order. We were not made aware of this prior to check in. When we arrived, there was an out of order sign attached. When I called, they informed me that there would not be a new one installed during our stay. It was inconvenient doing dishes for a party of 14 people for 6 nights, but we made the best of it. While the walk to the beach was long, the walk to the pool was easy. It was only about a street over. The pool area was very lovely, and the water is heated. It was Spring Break, so it was crowded, but that’s expected. The beds were very comfortable, and the house stayed nice and cool. All of the TVs worked, equipped with cable. There were plenty of linens and towels, but bring your own beach towels and beach equipment. There were several board games and books to enjoy. The property management company was quick to answer the service calls pertaining to malfunctioning smoke detectors. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. I would recommend using Real Joy Property Management. While I would not stay at this house again, due to the far proximity from the beach, I would rent from this company again. Thank you for the pleasurable stay at Serenity. ##### Lisa M. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trameka R. 28 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Condo was looked just as advertised When we arrived the condo was clean, the bedrooms were comfortable and there were plenty of towels. ##### Trameka R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa F. 12 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good stay The property, rental process, and stay were great. The shuttle van was nice with the exception of one driver who was grumpy. Called for the shuttle one morning near the end of a rain shower. The driver refused to pick us up and take us to the beach. Said most people don’t go to the beach in the rain so he didn’t work when raining. Also had a lady staff member at the pool who acted like a dictator. Witnessed an instance where a father was picking up his daughter out of the water while in the middle of the pool. The staff member came up and loudly blew her whistle and told him no horse play is allowed in the pool. Instead of politely getting the man’s attention she blew the whistle loudly. After that another father asked what was considered horse play. The staff member got rude with the man and never did answer his question. ##### Lisa F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Dewayne D. 10 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed my visit Very peaceful location and close to everything. Loved the house. ##### Dewayne D. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Jose T. 16 Sept 2019 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### House need to be clean better Experience was good but house had cockroach and carpets are old and durty so you can improve on this things it will be better ##### Jose T. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Paige S. 23 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Nice, clean home Overall, we loved the house. Plenty of space for our group, close to everything in Destin, and very clean! The only downside was parking. There’s not a lot of additional parking for extra cars. We also thought our house was RIGHT next to the pool by looking at the pictures online but it was a block away, which isnt a big deal, just a little deceiving! ##### Paige S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### jimmy d. 14 Jul 2019 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### The good and not so good This was our 3rd year in the same house. Upon arrival I noticed several pieces of trash on the outside. If no one had smoked in the house then they must have left the door open while smoking inside. A bathroom on third floor had a very wet and dirty mat next to the shower. The toilet paper roll was wet and water was under the sink. I showed it to the Real Joy employee who had arrived with a bed comforter. We requested another bath mat. We never received it so, we washed the one we had. We requested the A/C filters be replaced because of the cigarette/cigar odor. They were. There were at least 10 flies in the house. Mostly in the kitchen and dining room. We bought fly swatters and paper. The entrance door had some very dirty fingerprints inside and outside. I cleaned it some with a paper towel. One entrance mat needs to be trashed or cleaned very well. I swept it but It’s nasty. The overflow parking area was full so we got all three vehicles as close to the house as possible. One was over the curb several inches, so it got towed. That cost us $125 to get it plus the loss of a morning on the beach. At this point, we are thinking of looking for another place for next year and possibly the years to come. ##### jimmy d. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019