Title: ⛱️Heated Pool-Hot Tub-Private Beach-3BR My Blue Heaven⭐ Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # ⛱️Heated Pool-Hot Tub-Private Beach-3BR My Blue Heaven⭐ Holiday home with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Miramar Beach ## Photo gallery for ⛱️Heated Pool-Hot Tub-Private Beach-3BR My Blue Heaven⭐ ![Beach nearby - ⛱️Heated Pool-Hot Tub-Private Beach-3BR My Blue Heaven⭐ (Miramar Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46969600/46969506/0fab6b31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - ⛱️Heated Pool-Hot Tub-Private Beach-3BR My Blue Heaven⭐ (Miramar Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46969600/46969506/6832d6e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool - ⛱️Heated Pool-Hot Tub-Private Beach-3BR My Blue Heaven⭐ (Miramar Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46969600/46969506/49ea11ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - ⛱️Heated Pool-Hot Tub-Private Beach-3BR My Blue Heaven⭐ (Miramar Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46969600/46969506/2c56c635.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - ⛱️Heated Pool-Hot Tub-Private Beach-3BR My Blue Heaven⭐ (Miramar Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46969600/46969506/eacf191a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Miramar Beach's Cottage Retreat offers My Blue Heaven, a charming 3BR/3BA home within walking distance to private beach access. Unwind on the wraparound balcony or stroll to the community pool and hot tub. Take advantage of the fitness center and grilling area, then head out to explore Destin Commons or Silver Sands. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 101800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi ## 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. ### ⛱️Heated Pool-Hot Tub-Private Beach-3BR My Blue Heaven⭐ Top Reasons to Book this Beautiful Home! \* About 500ft to Private Beach Access \* Gated Community with Seasonally Heated Pool and Hot Tub \* Fitness Center and Grilling Area \* Walk to Captain Dave’s on the Gulf \* Centrally Located Between Destin Commons and Silver Sands \* Snorkel the Dolphin Reef-more info under Area Attractions below \* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service \*This property is not available to adults under age 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. My Blue Heaven is a charming 3BR/3BA home about 500ft from gated beach access in Miramar Beach! This beautiful home features a spacious open floor plan with multiple flat screen TVs, a full kitchen with Silestone counters and stainless-steel appliances, plus a huge wraparound balcony for enjoying the salty air! The first floor bedroom has a queen bed, a twin daybed, and attached bathroom. Upstairs you’ll find the spacious king master bedroom with balcony access, a large TV, and en suite bath. There’s also a bedroom with a queen bed, twin bunks, and a twin trundle on the second floor. Take a short stroll to the gated beach access, splash around in the community pool, or chill on the wraparound balcony! You’ll have everything you need and more at My Blue Heaven! \*2 parking spots are available in front of the home. Extra parking spots can be purchased for $10 per day if purchased at least 2 weeks in advance\* Cottage Retreat is a gated community of just 24 Old-Florida style cottages in the highly sought-after Miramar Beach area. The neighborhood has gated beach access just across Scenic Hwy 98\. Amenities include a seasonally heated community pool, hot tub, fitness center, and grilling area! This ideal location is a short distance from several beach front restaurants and a few miles from Destin Commons and Silver Sands! Come see why families vacation to Cottage Retreat year after year! The Bed Setup 1st Floor Guest Room: Queen Bed and Twin Daybed 2nd Floor Master Bedroom: King Bed Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed, Twin Bunks + Trundle 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. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants. All the excitement of Destin is just minutes away: choice of water-sports, golf, amusement parks, and outlet shopping. One glimpse of Destin beaches and you're hooked. It must be the wide, white beaches and the famous emerald waters. Not to mention the fabulous fishing, the world's most beautiful beaches, addictive seafood and the full array of activities for kids of all ages and more fun to be found in Destin. 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 (surcharge) - Limited on-site self parking ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Day bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Gym - Heated pool - 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 skiing 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 - Gated community - Unit size: 1,800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Private beach, white sand, scuba diving, beach volleyball](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/910100/910025/d9ae36ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SunDestin Beach Resort Destin - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine 8.2 Very good 2,029 reviews £214 includes taxes & fees 18 Feb - 19 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19&selected=910025&PinnedHotelID=910025&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/810000/803100/803004/91639d87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Surfside Resort Miramar Beach - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 8.2 Very good 105 reviews £122 includes taxes & fees 23 Feb - 24 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=803004&PinnedHotelID=803004&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Condo, Multiple Beds, Jetted Tub, Ocean View (#1910 - No Pets Allowed) | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92710000/92703700/92703659/67141265.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ariel Dunes by Southern Vacation Rentals Miramar Beach - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=92703659&PinnedHotelID=92703659&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83420000/83419400/83419333/65d92a97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maravilla by Southern Vacation Rentals Miramar Beach - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 8.0 Very good 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=83419333&PinnedHotelID=83419333&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93540000/93532600/93532594/f8892c3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Miramar Beach Townhome, Walk to Ocean! 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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 4405 ## About the area Located in Miramar Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Yarn Shop are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Miramar Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miramar-Beach.dx6034995) [View more Holiday homes in Miramar Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Miramar-Beach-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6034995-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C30.38094%2C-86.39275&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nBmpFxHMw-3xyqf3NJqu0q7mI_w=) Miramar Beach, FL ### What's nearby - ![Miramar Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6906/74f5f3bb-3650-4bab-b53e-5776e04c4d30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Miramar Beach 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Emerald Bay Golf Club which includes a river or creek and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532653495/555a271d-de70-4d2e-a896-28fbfff43d03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Emerald Bay Golf Club 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - The Golf Garden of Destin 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Kitchenique 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - James Lee Park 2 min drive \- 1.3 miles ### Getting around - Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) 33 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 3 min drive - Pompano Joe's 11 min walk - Crab Trap Destin 4 min drive - Whales Tail 3 min drive - Kenny D's 9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does ⛱️Heated Pool-Hot Tub-Private Beach-3BR My Blue Heaven⭐ have a pool? ### Is ⛱️Heated Pool-Hot Tub-Private Beach-3BR My Blue Heaven⭐ pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at ⛱️Heated Pool-Hot Tub-Private Beach-3BR My Blue Heaven⭐? ### What time is check-in at ⛱️Heated Pool-Hot Tub-Private Beach-3BR My Blue Heaven⭐? ### What time is check-out at ⛱️Heated Pool-Hot Tub-Private Beach-3BR My Blue Heaven⭐? ### Where is ⛱️Heated Pool-Hot Tub-Private Beach-3BR My Blue Heaven⭐ located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## ⛱️Heated Pool-Hot Tub-Private Beach-3BR My Blue Heaven⭐ Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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) 10 - Excellent 41 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Loretta P. 10 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place This was a great place to stay with a short walk to the beach. Clean home with many amenities. ##### Loretta P. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vernon H. 13 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Vacation Home! It was beautiful, spacious and clean. It was convenient to the beach, walking distance. The upstairs wrap around porch was definitely a plus! We enjoyed this home and will definitely do it again👍 ##### Vernon H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben N. 11 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome time! My wife, 2 kids and 2 of their friends came down to Destin and had a great time! Best place we’ve stayed at! Close to the beach and on site pool was nice! Will try to stay here again! Perfect for larger family with teens! ##### Ben N. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacie 25 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Beautiful home and location close to the beach. Walking on either side for food and shopping!!! ##### Stacie Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica S. 30 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family friendly stay Property was as described. Private beach access was nice, as was community pool. There were a lot of families staying, so lots of kids in the pool and hot tub. When we realized we only had one dish towel, a text to the property manager was all we needed and we had three delivered within 10 minutes. My brother said the AC didnt work, but it wasnt too hot that we NEEDED it. Just opened some windows. Would stay again! ##### Jessica S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen G. 30 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break Excellent location to beach and pool, comfortable cottage with all the amenities of home. Great time, highly recommend. ##### Karen G. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca P. 15 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family beach house Easy rental process w/ample communication from owner. ##### Rebecca P. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rose W. 25 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get together. Accommodations were very nice - the weather was exceptional. Miramar Beach is always a treat. ##### Rose W. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Misti J. 24 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Blue Haven Great property with plenty of room for family of 8\. Property was clean and location is excellent! ##### Misti J. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### simona f. 12 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect! Clean, spacious, close to the beach. Was nice to find some beach toys and chairs. ##### simona f. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### aLYSSA L. 20 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A+ We enjoyed our stay here during spring break 2021\. Location is great! The house is clean and roomy! ##### aLYSSA L. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monique T. 24 Feb 2018 #### Beautiful Home, Well decorated and close to EVERYTHING!!! Always a pleasure to stay in any of these homes and work with Kastle Keepers. Thank you for another great stay. Very easy, you can walk to pool, restaurants. No elevators and great parking! ##### Monique T. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber H. 13 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Me and my family of 10 stayed here in May. It was perfect, the house was great and the pool was awesome for the kids they loved it! The walk to the beach was very short and convenient! Highly recommend. Amber H. Tennessee ##### Amber H. Stayed 6 nights in May 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Joy W. 1 Jan 2019 #### Great location- plenty of room Beds were hard and kind of uncomfortable. Love the neighborhood. ##### Joy W. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna B. 11 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent family home! Very clean, well stocked home. (Puzzles were a bonus on the rainy days - even if they were missing a few pieces) Super close to the beach and the heated pool/hot tub were amazing! Excellent location, near grocery store and many restaurants! Our family made many memories! ##### Donna B. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dirk M. 10 Jun 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great location, Beautiful beach, home was very accommodating. Only negative is that the home does get a bit warm in the day and you can’t turn the A/C down below a certain temperature. So if you’re hot natured bring a fan or two. ##### Dirk M. Stayed 7 nights in May 2020 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jodi S. 3 Apr 2014 #### Great place for families! Nasha Shanda was spectacular and was a great place for families with small children. Pool is steps away, and beach just across the road make it very convenient. The house itself was clean, well-laid out and also kid-friendly. The listing was very accurate and accessibility was easy. The owner, Kathy Shampine was wonderful and attended to every need in a very timely manner. We would definitely recommend to friends and would stay again! ##### Jodi S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie B. 6 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Great cottage close to beach. Everything needed was supplied. Wish there were beach towels and wagon/beach toys provided with cottage so we didn’t have to bring our own though. Clean and communication was quick. ##### Jamie B. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey M. 11 Jul 2017 #### Cottage, location, and beach were great! The only complaint I have about our stay is that the pool needed better care. By the end of our week, we couldn't see the bottom of pool due to cloudy water. There was always debris floating on top of water, I would have gladly scooped but no net. ##### Tracey M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017 ### 6/10 Okay #### Delbert T. 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Issues AC wasn’t putting out much cold air, refrigerator wasn’t cold enough and a small bench collapsed when an elderly woman sit on it. Bench had a bad leg. ##### Delbert T. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Rebecca P. 29 Jul 2024 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Accommodation Quality was bad We tried to call and share the feedback numerous times. They didn't want to listen or talk to us, just text and frustrate us. We spent a lot of money and think they should at least listen, care and done something. Basically, gave us the run around. The rental location was fine, that's where it ended. House was a mess, not clean to a reasonable standard. AC hardly worked house was never comfortable 78 when we arrived. The kitchen had no cutting board, baking sheets, toaster, potholders or basic cooking utensils. The bench at the kitchen table leg was broken, I almost fell off. The carpet inside the front door was curled really bad on all 4 corners, could hardly open door and was an absolute tripping hazard. Primary bedroom tub was out of order (should have disclosed) and primary TV had no channels. Spare bedrooms had TVs that were a joke, one was like a 12-inch monitor and I'm being generous. It also had no hookup or channels, just a crappy DVD player, the other was not operational as well. The ceiling fan in my son's room had missing screws and was extremely out of balance, could not be used. The $12.00 coffee pot was absolutely disgusting, and the list goes on. Our one vacation this year with our grown kids home from med school and rounds, for one week and looking forward to it and we all were so disappointed. I rented a lot of places, last year on Orange beach without issues but this place was a dump, not ready for guests and to make matters worse Real Joy doesn' ##### Rebecca P. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug G. 20 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place Was there for Spring Break and the house was great. Plenty of space for 8 people that stayed. Nice little cottage area and a short walk to the private beach. We will rent again. ##### Doug G. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Brian K. 3 Sept 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Could be wonderful Some of the bathrooms only had a half roll of toilet paper and we were left two trash bags for 6 people for 5 days. Some of the bathrooms didn’t have trash bags. The master bedroom had stains in the mattress and mattress cover. The coffee filter and grounds weren’t emptied from the coffee maker. The kitchen countertops had sugar or sand all over them. Other than the cleanliness issues, the property was nice and in a great location. ##### Brian K. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy K F. 22 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### I stay was great When we checked in the cleaning lady was still there so that's the only negative thing about our stay. ##### Nancy K F. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James T. 11 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach Retreat172 The online process for renting this property through RealJoy was an easy process. All my questions were responded to in a quick manner. The accommodations met our needs and was neat and clean as stated in the contract. Our family enjoys cooking, the kitchen was spacious enough for preparing daily meals (no need to fight the crowded restaurants). Thanks for allowing us to rent the property and make family memories. ##### James T. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ---