Dumpster stinks Bedroom door is broken & so is the transition & it's sharp Not responding Carpet is gross Mattresses suck Washer sounds horrible Parking is tight if large vehicle Pool is nice Nice beach location Ac is great Pretty clean for an older beach house These are the notes I took from our stay. Our list of pros & cons. Cons: The dumpster is right against the house so we smelled it every time we went outside. The main bedroom door is broken. Like off the hinge. So it wouldn't close wo us having to walk it to its spot. And the transition to that door is broken. We had 2 children & it could have cut them bc it's sharp. Real joy texted me 20 times leading up to the trip & right before we left. But we had 2 issues while staying & it took them hours to reply. The carpet desperately needs replacing. It's nasty. The mattresses also need updating. They were uncomfortable The washer is so loud. Don't run while sleeping! The parking is so tight. We rented a large suv. And due to their "only 1 vehicle per condo" rule, we didn't want to leave a second vehicle miles away. Our large suv was incredibly tight to park there. Pros: The pool is super nice & clean. We had lots of fun in it. Although the pool furniture needs updating. A lot of it was broken. The beach isn't but a 5 minute walk which we loved & the main reason we rented here. The ac was wonderful. It froze us out a lot & we had to turn it down. And while it's an older outdated condo it was very clean I really hope real joy doesn't filter their reviews & this one posts. The reviews haven't been updated since last summer as of the time of this review. If it doesn't post, I will post my review on google. I was generous in my stars. read more

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Never informed of the $50 parking fee at booking. Days later we received a suspicious email with no name or reference asking us to pay. It took over 4 hours of calls to verify it was legitimate. The unit was in poor condition: very old noisy bed, clogged bathroom sink, HVAC only working in the bathrooms, and a dirty old rug in the living room. The only positive was the view. Overall, a very disappointing stay. read more

The room smelled like fish, the rooms and bathrooms were full of pubic and and body hair. The bathrooms were full of mold. The most horrible place we have ever stayed. I called, complained, completely unacceptable the way the issue was handled. Airbnb and realjoy are complete trash. Please people, please do not reserve anything with these idiots. Dont waste your money or time.​ I am at the hospital with my family to make sure the mold or isn't in our lungs. read more

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If you are considering a wonderful vacation in a lovely condo I recommend you stay far, far away from RealJoy. We arrived at our Sunset Resort condo #2107,which we booked thru VRBO, in Panama City Beach, after driving from KS all day. The condo was advertised on VRBO as a Premier Host, and if you look on RealJoy it has a rating of 9.8! I wish I had looked at Yelp, Trip Advisor and Google for reviews, as these are guests that stayed in RealJoy properties and were as dissatisfied as us. The place was so dirty that we had to clean before we could put our belongings anywhere! The floors weren't swept, the counters were dirty, the arm of the couch had nasty white goobers on it, the mirrored wall and bar had lots of smudges and fingerprints, the shower had mold and its floor was slick from scum. Also, there was damage to cabinet doors and drapes, the lights in the bathroom flickered so bad it would give you a headache and the sliding glass door was difficult to open & close. The next morning we woke up and saw that black mold was growing around the vents. We contacted RealJoy immediately and were met with automated email replies, which was unusual considering we had communicated numerous times with them before we arrived. We spent our nights in our condo as the bedroom was clean, but spent our days and evenings at our daughter's condo, which was not thru RealJoy and was immaculate, or on the beautiful beach! We took several pics of the mold, damage and filth in our unit and I'm glad we did. RealJoy wouldn't respond to our emails or phone calls, so we reached out to VRBO. We were thankful to have them in our corner! read more

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Our family spent over $6,000 on a week's vacation through RealJoy Vacations in Panama City Beach, Florida. The condo itself was wonderful, and we were respectful guests who took great care of the property and even cleaned before checking out. Unfortunately, our experience with RealJoy after our stay completely changed our opinion of the company. The resort required guests to wear inexpensive purple plastic wristbands. Three of ours broke on the first day, so we called RealJoy to ask what we should do. We were simply told to keep the broken wristbands in our pockets. At no point were we told they had to be returned at checkout or that there would be a substantial fee if they weren't. They also claim there is a sign next to these wristbands in the condo unit explaining that they must be returned or charged, but their little wristband sign does NOT say this in the condo unit. My respresentative, Austin, is mistaken and obviously has no clue what the signage in the condo says. A month after returning home, we were charged $160 because the wristbands had been thrown away. RealJoy's response was that they were simply passing along an HOA fee. Whether that's the case or not, the disappointing part is that we contacted them during our stay specifically asking what to do with the broken wristbands, and no one mentioned they had to be returned. A simple sentence during that phone call could have prevented this entire situation. Policies are one thing. Good customer service is another. For a company that earned over $6,000 from our family's vacation, choosing to stand behind a $160 charge over broken plastic wristbands instead of taking care of a good customer was disappointing. We won't be booking with RealJoy ever again, and I'd encourage future guests to read every policy carefully, including their small print, and make absolutely certain every wristband is left behind before checking out. read more

We chose Aweigh From Home (home rental in Santa Rosa, Florida) for a family vacation and, unfortunately, our stay was significantly impacted by a serious maintenance issue. Shortly after we arrived, a significant water leak developed in the ceiling of one of the bedrooms. To the management company's credit, they responded quickly and sent maintenance to assess the problem. While waiting for a plumber, the situation worsened and the entire ceiling in that bedroom ultimately collapsed. After the plumber arrived, the leak was stopped and water service was restored. However, the room became completely unusable for 4 of our 7 nights. They did attempt to relocate us to another home, but were unable to find availability. We were also told that, due to the severity of the leak, the property likely should have been shut down, but because no comparable homes were available, we were allowed to remain in the house. Four members of our family had to sleep on couches and in the living room for the remainder of the trip, which significantly disrupted our vacation. We had to adjust our daily routines, including leaving common areas early in the evenings so others could sleep and being very quiet each morning. Throughout this issue, we had maintenance personnel, the property manager, a plumber, and carpet cleaners coming and going. The home developed a strong musty, damp odor from the water damage, and clothing stored in the affected room had to be washed due to exposure to moisture and odor, making it difficult to fully relax. The management company provided a partial refund of approximately 10% of the total cost of our stay. While we appreciated that gesture, we did not feel it fairly reflected the loss of use of an entire bedroom, the structural failure that occurred, and the overall disruption to our vacation. We were informed that this was their final offer. Beyond the major issue, the home also appeared to be in need of general updates and ongoing maintenance. While the property is in a beautiful location, it is an older home that would benefit from some attention and care. We appreciate that the management company responded promptly to the emergency. However, the severity of the issue--including a full ceiling collapse--and the resulting disruption significantly impacted our stay. We have stayed in Seaside before and had a wonderful experience, but unfortunately this stay did not reflect that standard, and we would recommend carefully considering other property options. read more

Mislead us about location of condo, poor quality customer service, Moved out first day in fear of unhealthy situation they placed us in Following is the actual review I sent to the RealJoy Vacation. Now that my vacation has concluded and the ordeal facilitated by your company is behind us, it is time to formally address my reservation and the necessary course of action. The inexcusable circumstances created by the property owner and your firm's lack of due diligence resulted in significant, unnecessary distressing of which could have been easily preempted had your agency performed a rudimentary inspection to enforce basic health and comfort standards. The property was in a state of advanced dilapidation, characterized by decrepit furnishings and a poorly repaired front door. Most egregious was the lack of sanitation; specifically, the sofa and chairs were marred by disgusting, visible residue of a sexual nature left by previous occupants. Furthermore, the shower was severely discolored with yellow staining. I have attached several representative photographs; however, these only capture a fraction of the pervasive issues encountered. Given the severity of these grievances. read more

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If I could could leave less than 1 star, I would. The property managers for Shores of Panama 1117 are scammers and liars. They told us in Booking.com that we could cancel for free, and then later on deleted that option (even though it was ahead of time). They failed to display their cancellation policies clearly, and it is all the way at the bottom of their document, in tiny print. Their communication is downright outrageous. We waited longer than 48 hrs for them to waive the cancellation fees as allegedly promised, and only after I called Booking customer service, we received multiple responses from them declining our request. It's crazy that we have to go through customer service to even get a response from SOMEONE. These people are money hungry and do not care about you as a guest. Their policies (after being advised to look for it after the confirmation email) do not leave any room for emergencies. They just want to take as much money from you as possible. I CAUTION AND ADVISE YOU: DO NOT BOOK WITH REALJOY VACATIONS, ESPECIALLY SHORES OF PANAMA 1117. Or you'll be billed $350+. read more

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We booked a beach condo through Real Joy Vacations in The Majestic Beach Towers for July 21-26, 2025 in Panama City Beach FL, and were shocked at the condition of the unit when we arrived. The photos in the listing are completely misleading -- what we walked into was filthy, moldy, and unsafe. Here's what we encountered: Black mold in both bathrooms -- all over the ceilings, throughout the master shower, and on the second bathroom's shower curtain. A strong, musty odor, as if someone tried to cover up the smell of mold with air freshener. A broken master bed. A dirty refrigerator. A ripped, stained couch, and sofa bed blankets and mattress cover that were visibly unwashed. Broken, dirty patio furniture and a filthy balcony floor. Flooring scratched and torn, looking like dogs had clawed it up. We couldn't even use parts of the unit due to the health concerns. Family members experienced skin reactions from the mold, and we ended up sleeping and showering at a relative's nearby rental instead -- completely disrupting our trip. We contacted Real Joy immediately. To their credit, the manager was responsive and sent a cleaning crew -- but the mold couldn't be fixed during our stay, and no other units were available. We stayed in daily contact, submitted photos and videos, and were told a refund would be issued due to the severity of the conditions. Ultimately, we were refunded only $400 -- which doesn't even begin to cover the cost of a 5-night stay in a completely uninhabitable unit. The update we received was that nothing further would be done. We paid $2,249.44 for this vacation, and got an unsafe, unsanitary rental that ruined our plans. Real Joy failed to deliver a habitable space, and their refund offer was deeply disappointing given the circumstances. Avoid this company. The listings do not match reality, and the refund process -- even when the unit is full of mold -- is frustrating and inadequate. We're sharing photos to show the real condition of the rental. Don't be fooled by the pictures on their site. read more

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I will never rent from Realjoy vacations again. Right after I booked our vacation through them, they ran a special for 15% off for 5 nights or greater. When I called to have this discount applied, they wouldn't do it. This is so distasteful and greedy. read more

The Palms/Real Joy Vacations #1711 01/03/26-02/28/26 We spent the evening of our arrival and half of day 2 cleaning. The floors were filthy. The eclectic collection of silverware and utensils were filthy, along with dirty pots, pans and baking dishes. The hand mixer was as gross as anything I've ever seen. The appliance are extremely dated. There was one dish towel. No pot holders, no baking sheet. 2-1 quart sauce pans are not adequate for cooking. The 50 year old skillets/frying pans are in dire need of replacement. We went to Walmart and purchased some of the basic needs for our stay. A 2 qt. Sauce pan, 3 gal. pot, a "sharp" knife, spatulas are just a few of the necessities we left behind. The $342.00 fee for the so called "deep leaning" is ridiculous. Whoever does the cleaning needs a lesson on how to properly clean. We have been using VRBO and Airbnb over the last few years finding that cleanliness is not a priority for anyone, anymore. We have expectations of a property being clean, especially when there are excessive fees charged for this. The new, on site Bistro and Bar that they advertised before our arrival and continued to after our arrival was closed. We were not given any notice of this. It finally opened after 7 weeks. The king size bed could easily double as a worn out trampoline. The recliner must have came from a college dorm and belongs on the curb with a "free" sign on it. The sleeper sofa is no better. There is a need for a grab bar for the awkward shower/tub. I am shocked they don't need to comply with the A.D.A. One of the showers had mold. Sunday Feb. 1st-5th we had nternet issues which were finally resolved after 7 phone calls and 5 days, forcing us to stay at or near the condo. We were told by Real Joy they could not give us a time frame as to when a tech would show up to make the necessary repairs. We're not letting anyone in while we are not there. Then on the 5th day, shazam....it was fixed from another part of the building. Why were we not told this could happen? The very, very, very, very cheap towels pilled so bad it was all over our clothes. The cheap washer/dryer ruined many of our clothes. Severe lint from the washer every load. And finally. The daily smell of pot made us think Cheech & Chong were staying on the same floor as us. This was our 2nd stay at the Palms. IT WILL BE OUR LAST!!!! read more

We have taken family vacations for years and have always had wonderful experiences, always leaving good reviews. We never wanted or expected to write a negative review, but Real Joy Vacation Rentals left us no choice. This is the very first time we have ever had an experience this terrible at a rental property. We rented a 3 story house in Miramar Beach (Vrbo property # 1899953 / The Q) for a 7 night vacation to accommodate two families, but we only got to use half of it. When we arrived, the first-floor bathroom was clogged, which turned out to be a severe main sewer line backup that made the entire first floor completely unusable. The Real Joy management team told us not to use the toilet or shower, but what truly made it uninhabitable was the unbearable sewage smell. Nobody could sleep there. Because we lost a whole apartment's worth of space (a bedroom, bunk beds, full bathroom, living room, and kitchenette), our families had to crowd onto the upper floors, with guests literally sleeping on the living room floor. It was so bad that one family ultimately had to cut their vacation short and leave early due to the crowding and odor. To make matters worse, the house they provided was completely neglected: the sofas, dining table, and benches were dirty and heavily stained, a bed frame was broken, and there are unlisted outdoor security cameras watching social areas (one on each floor); a side of the first-floor deck was piled with junked plywood, broken and rusty beach chairs, and umbrellas. We reported this trash as a safety hazard for the kids. Management sent someone to partially remove some items, but they left the heavy plywood and debris behind. To make it worse, they didn't even notify us of the visit, we were down at the beach, and when their crew left, they left our entire family locked out of the house. On top of that, we couldn't even use the grill because of a dangerously frayed cord. Their instructions tell you to plug the grill into an interior outlet, which leaves the door cracked open, completely smokes out the house, and sets off the indoor smoke alarms. Real Joy admitted the plumbing was broken for our entire stay, but after saying "we're sorry," they have completely ghosted us and refused to issue a fair, partial refund. We paid full premium price for a multi-family home and got a crowded, smelly nightmare instead. Save your money and your vacation. read more

They WILL NOT let you post any negative reviews. Horrible !!! We have stayed in this area many times and, given that The Q at Costa Del Sol Mirimar Beach FL was $1,200 more than the townhouse we rented in the complex next-door last year, we expected a significantly higher level of quality. Based on both the price and the advertised photos, we anticipated a much nicer property. Unfortunately, the accommodations did not meet those expectations. The unit was roughly half the size of our previous rental. The dishes were a random assortment of leftover items, and the overall condition was unacceptable. The unit was extremely dirty--dust covered the walls, floors, and baseboards, the curtains were blackened, the furniture was stained and chipping, and the floors were so filthy that our socks turned black. Beyond being disappointing, the lack of cleanliness raised serious health and sanitation concerns. Roaches were found in the bedrooms and bathrooms, splatters of who knows what was on many walls, and all utensils and dishes had to be washed before use. read more

Make sure you tell your guests that you don't care about the properties just stealing their money. You ghosted a family after promising to make things right. 14 people in a week long stay, the place was disgusting, dirty sheets and broken items. This company just deletes comments, doesn't respond to emails and scams people out of money. Worst property management company I have ever dealt with. So get used to these kind of comments because we are going to expose your corruptness. read more

We were apprehensive about booking with any property management companies after a really bad experience. This company is really good and responsive, we actually had the washer start leaking and they had somebody out to look at it the same day. The property was well cleaned, well taken care of, beds were nice. I was impressed. read more

I hired real Joy last November to manage my home in Miramar beach. They allowed a local mom to rent my home for two nights despite me only wanting 3 day minimum stays! The mom allowed her daughter to throw a rager of local high school students! I received a call in the middle of the night from a neighbor stating the kids were throwing glass bottles off of the deck. The following morning Real Joy called and suggested I allow them to stay BUT I insisted they be evicted because there were NO adults! I was told my RJ there were no damages, however friends inspected for me and found plenty! RJ requested the photos! I drive down to check the house and was standing inside it when I called and they told me it was clean and ready for next renters! It wasn't! There was red Jell-O shot puke in the bathrooms, pink feathers pinned to the walls. Again they asked for pictures! I went back before the next renters checked in and things were still not correct! Not acceptable as there was still a big spill behind a night stand that was turned toward the wall. I fired them! Very unacceptable when you're keeping a large portion of the rent to expect the owner to inspect and report for you!!!! read more

The experience was absolutely horrendous booking with RealJoy. We rented a unit managed by them on Airbnb. One of the first descriptions under the listing were "Gulf Views from the Balcony" "Balcony construction on Tower I began in May 2025. The project is set to complete Sept. 2025. The balcony at this unit remains open until further notice, though guests will hear noise as others are worked on.**" This was a complete lie. OUR unit's balcony was being worked on. From the time we arrived we were exposed to men on our balcony performing extremely loud jackhammering to OUR balcony at 4 PM. The balcony was boarded up with no access. RealJoy intentionally concealed this construction in order to continue to rent out the unit. We came on this trip for our HONEYMOON! We could not even hear each other talk in the room because the construction was so loud. Construction started again the next morning at 8 AM. The blinds in the unit were so thin and cheap, the men could see us through them, vice versa. How embarrassing. We reached out to RealJoy immediately and their response was Hello, I am sorry about the confusion. It was listed in the property description. CONSTRUCTION !!! Luau I is currently undergoing restoration. Guests may see equipment and experience noise from exterior work during the hours of 8-5. Balcony access may be limited. Please let me know if you have any other questions. THIS ABOVE MESSAGE WAS SNEAKILY ADDED AT THE VERY BOTTOM OF THE LISTING AFTER WE RENTED IT. It still doesn't make up for the fact that the original listing claims construction would continue through September. They only seemed to care the next morning once we got Airbnb involved and let them know we were leaving the property and considering legal action. We did some research and realized that this is not the first time RealJoy has done this. They offered to move us to another room, but we had no desire to do business with RealJoy after seeing the other terrible experiences from renters and their carelessness. Roaches, mold, etc in several units. Didn't care to take our chances. They claim they processed a refund, however this was one of the most important, special occasions of our lives we will never get back. We drove 5 hours one way just to drive back 5 the next day. Attractions were booked ahead of time, we even booked a photographer. None of which we got to experience. To top it all off- The floors were dirty and the room had a funny smell. The chandelier is also horrendous. DO NOT BOOK WITH REALJOY! read more

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Deceitful listing, unresponsive unprofessional customer service, broken amenities no repair or compensation. I booked unit 503 through VRBO managed by RealJoy managment. The listing title is "private hot tub". No mention of the fact that you have to pay $55 in advance to use the hot tub except for the fine print at the bottom of the listing. The trip is to celebrate our 14 year anniversary and we booked this unit specifically for the advertised private hot tub. So I was willing to pay the $55 to have the romantic week we had planned. I called to pay but discovered it wasn't working. I spent 18 hours yesterday trying to get the issue resolved visiting the office multiple times, calling and leaving messages, and sending unanswered pleas over txt. They finally responded at 8pm last night saying that the hot tub wouldn't be repaired during our stay, "sorry". No attempt to compensate us or make it right in any way. RealJoy is a terrible Managment company and should be fired if they represent your property. I can assure you have, and will continue to loose money on your property because of their deceitful and unprofessional business practices. read more

0/5. Double booked our airbnb so when all 15 of us arrived we had no where to go because someone else was already staying there. Did nothing to help us find somewhere else to stay to rectify their mistake. Horrible company read more

Windward 408 at Edgewater July 2025 Avoid RealJoy Vacations - Misleading Listings and Unacceptable Conditions I recently stayed at Windward 408 at Edgewater, booked through RealJoy Vacations over the July 4th holiday, and I feel compelled to warn others about the experience. The condition of the unit was far below what was advertised online. The photos posted do not reflect the current state of the property. Upon arrival, we were met with a strong, unpleasant odor. Two dirty rags were left in separate restrooms, and there was visible black mold in the hallway air vent and the master bathroom vent. One of the bedroom walls had what appeared to be vomit or urine stains, which were never fully cleaned, even after a second cleaning crew was sent in following my complaints. Only one of the sliding doors functioned (in the master bedroom), the baseboards were broken and dirty, and there were rusted hinges throughout the condo. The box springs in one room were heavily stained, and nearly every wall had visible marks or grime. I have never stayed in a vacation rental that was in such poor condition. When I called RealJoy Vacations, I had to escalate the issue before anyone responded. They admitted the unit had only recently come under their management, but that does not excuse listing it with misleading, possibly outdated or enhanced photos. To me, this constitutes false advertising. Unfortunately, I was also unable to leave a review on the RealJoy website, which raises further concerns about transparency and accountability. I strongly urge others to avoid booking with RealJoy Vacations, especially this unit. "Nasty and run-down" is putting it mildly -- this unit should not be rented in its current condition. read more

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Would give them a zero if I could. We booked them through Airbnb months before our trip. We had a group of 15 people coming from Ohio, half driving 11 hours and the other half buying airline tickets, only to get to PCB and learn that RealJoy double booked their rental. They offered zero help other than giving us a refund and left 15 people stranded last minute without a place to stay. I would never recommend renting through this company. read more

Who charges you $422 then leaves the place filthy and forces you to stay during a hurricane? RealJoy Vacations! My family and I recently booked a 6D/5N stay at 42 Grayton (a RealJoy property). The automated emails and check-in info was streamlined and a breeze, but the issues started the moment we walked in the door. Upon our check-in we were greeted by cat on the porch, filthy floors, stained sheets, food covered kitchen cabinet handles. Made a pot of coffee and almost had a liability suit due to a broken handle on the pot making the pot unusable for safety reasons. We contacted their customer service and provided evidence (photos and detailed descriptions) and were given scripted apologies and assured the unit would be cleaned. However, it was so dirty that we cleaned it to the best of our ability after buying cleaning supplies to self clean the unit despite almost spending $500 in cleaning fees. Finally, a storm that quickly catapulted into a hurricane (projected CAT 3) was reported to AirBnB as a "mild storm" and the reservation would not be changed. If it were a mild storm why would multiple service trucks and contractors be on the property securing, landscaping and literally "preparing for a hurricane" from the mouth of a service professional hired by the HOA. Even the company called to say they were having service people arrive to "secure the property"! Why would you secure anything for a MILD STORM?! After the GOVENOR issued an evacuation order for the area and we provided 8 weather news station screenshots, articles and the governors notice, they DENIED a 2-day refund. I've never had such an incredibly horrific experience in my 25 years of traveling. The lack of cleanliness, liability and lack of corporate accommodation and customer service is laughable. We checked out regardless I pray no serious injuries happen to any of their guests during this "most aggressive storm the Gulf has seen for time" according to the National Weather Service and if they do, perhaps that will be the lesson this company needs to do better. read more

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We rented Destiny Villas unit 15A for the month of February. The windows were very dirty, some were green. It was an upstairs unit and the fire marshall would probably shut it down. Neither balcony could be easily opened. My wife needed help opening those things. The stove was accidentally turned on twice because the knobs were protruding out so far. Just rubbing against them turned on a burner. The balcony handrails will give you splinters they are so worn and untreated. Saw the biggest roach in my life one morning because he had been flipped on his back in the night and I had to put him down. One last thing the shutters on three windows were so old and rotten that they made enough noise when it was windy that the downstairs guest mentioned them to us. We're still coming back here next year but not to this unit. read more

we have worked with these people for days. we had to be moved from our vacation condo due to damage from the extreme cold. we have ended up in a dump!! we paid for a ocean front beautiful condo. Even the refrigerator is not cooling. they just called and offered a cooler with ice..lol what the?? Yep. Cooler with ice in frig til ?? 5 star service.. what a joke.. read more

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Rented from them 4 times. The first time was a disaster, filthy condo with maintenance issues. The second and third times, we changed to a different condo in the same complex, and had very good experiences. Unfortunately, for the fourth rental (same complex), condo was again filthy. Real Joy needs to set high standards and supervise their cleaning crews. Won't rent from Real Joy ever again, as I'm done cleaning up urine stains, food spills and mold in a vacation property.​ read more

Booked through Airbnb and paid 2 weeks later they canceled my reservation and relisted it for a higher price

UPDATE: Manager finally agreed to refund us after many emails and phone calls. I'm updating my review from 1 to 3 stars but keeping the story below. Hopefully it doesn't happen to anyone else. Our family rented a place from RealJoy and it was fine. But a couple weeks later, we received a voicemail saying the cleaning crew discovered a crack in the glass on the stove. A couple weeks after that, a new charge for $629 appeared on our credit card and we received an email accusing us of breaking the appliance. We asked for pictures and they sent one that was dated the same day as the email (i.e. *not* when we stayed there). It showed a stovetop with a crack in the glass. read more

My friends and I stayed at their Alerio property in Destin on the 4th floor last weekend. We got on elevator A at 5:57pm in our building on the fourth floor on our second evening there to go down to our vehicle. We got in, I pushed the button for floor one. The door closed and we sat there. I tried to press the button to open the doors and it did not work. I pressed the number one again. Then I noticed the screen that shows the floor flashing *0S and *F3. I pushed the alarm button for help. Nothing happened and no one answered. I press the button again. No one answered. I pressed the button again and no one answered. After reading all of the signs to try to find a phone number to get help, the only thing left to do was called 911 at 6:03. They transferred me to the closest station and three firefighters showed up to get us out. There was no breeze. It was very hot and stuffy and I was sweaty profusely. RealJoy refuses to take the situation seriously and likens the situation with the elevator to the lawn care - they don't manage that. So, if you're looking for a 5 star stay and consider getting trapped in an elevator on your bucket list for vacation, please go ahead and trust them. I wouldn't recommend it or them! read more

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I cant even start with how unprofessional and dusgusting this company is. Their property management practices are horrible and customer experience is garbage. Stay away!! They will try to take your money for properties that are filthy and unsafe. I cannot add a review without a star or it would be all ZERO read more

My daughter and I stayed at Summit 818 (reserved through air bnb, hosted by RealJoy Vacations) March 23-26, 2026. I booked the rental unit on Feb 18th 2026. March 7th, 2026 I received a message from RealJoy through the air bnb app that stated there would be ongoing construction at this location. There was no signed agreement between myself and RealJoy or air bnb that agreed to staying in a place with construction noise. I figured this wouldn't be an issue, and they wouldn't put a paying customer in a room directly next to one where there is pounding and cement drilling at decibels that cause hearing damage, for 9 hours a day during the entire duration of their stay. I was wrong. I immediately contacted customer service to get a refund, or at least be transferred to a quieter room. I was denied either. I sent a message through air bnb, an email to RealJoy Vacations, and I called their customer service line to reach a fair agreement as far as refunding our stay. "J" at RealJoy assured me that the best he could do was $90, for the entire stay that was entirely uninhabitable for 9 hours a day. I have photos of the workers on scaffolding at the unit right next to ours, and videos of the level of noise in each room of the bnb, with doors and windows closed, and one of the noise level on the balcony at 8am. The fact that a company would charge someone to stay in a harmful (hearing loss!) situation with zero accountability for their disgraceful actions is completely unethical. I feel this incident warrants a full refund, as well as an investigation on behalf of the many customers that RealJoy has done a disservice to when they could just take a tax write off for lost income due to construction, or at least offer a room in an area with tolerable decibel levels, rather than subjecting customers to unethical and inhumane conditions. read more

HORRIBLE! If I could give 0 stars I would not only was our unit infested with gnats my kids woke up to Bed Bugs bites the first night when I called customer service Ms Linda was very nice however we had to wait till someone came and verify it was bed bugs at 3:30am then the kids had to sleep in our car til 8 am waiting for the office location to open I ask if we could just be moved they told me "No" they didn't want a risk of transferring of anything, I told them we didn't bring them and ask if they could at least help us find somewhere to go they said no the wrote a check for a return, the manager never came out to even discuss the matter they didn't offer NO APOLOGIES, NO ACCOMMODATION, NO SYMPATHY not a care! I will NEVER BOOK WITH THEM OR RECOMMEND them ever again!!!!!!! read more

Worst vacation ever!!! 5 adults and 2, 11 month old babies. Received an email about 10 days before our vacation that the balcony was scheduled to be redone and should be done before we arrive. They said they just want to let us know just in case they need an extra day to finish once we arrive. Then the day before we are to check in they tell us the balcony won't be done during our stay! Total BULLSH*T!! Never offered a discount and won't respond to emails!! Just basically tough shit! The wrap around balcony was a big reason we stayed here! Now 5 days straight of air chiseling on our balcony and the floor above and below us. Impossible for the babies to take a nap! We will never stay here again!! Condo was filthy!! A few minutes of the babies crawling on the floor and their hands, knees and feet were black!! My wife had to map the place! We are missing a smoke detector in the kitchen/ living room. The fire alarm outside our door was missing with wires sticking out. They stacked the patio chairs in our room making the room more crowded. We're not the only ones unhappy, several people here are having the same issues. But the Summit and RealJoy Vacation Rentals don't care as long as they get their money!! Room 1432 read more

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We had them for 1 year and switched to another company. Their housekeeping was absolutely terrible

The condo at Destin West resort we rented thru RealJoy was a nightmare of a vacation. Bunk bed collapsed with my 165 pound 16yo on it. Apparently the weight limit for bunks is 150 but know where in the add does it say it. Says it sleeps 6 people and I listed 4 adults plus the 16yo. Hide a bed was broken and couldn't be used. Washing machine that they knew was broken before my check in but didn't notify me until 4:59am the next day via email that I couldn't use it during my stay. Had to stack furniture in living room to make room for 2 blow up mattresses for people to sleep. It was filthy. By the way the jacuzzi tub on the roof is a bathtub with a box around it. Had the audacity to ask me to use the same towels all week but I insisted that that wasn't going to happen so they brought a bag of towels Then told me after checkout since the bed broke and they had to replace it I want get any refund. I would and am advising do not rent Sabdpiper PH1 or rent thru realjoy. I've been renting straight from Destin West Resort for the previous 13 years and the first time I rent thru realjoy it became a vacation from hell!!! read more

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These people are doing bad business. We booked a house through them in April for our July fourth vacation. I just received a phone call from them the house is no longer available for rental. And it's one week way from our vacation dates. They gave us some Airbnb recommendations but was double the price. I talked to the manager and she said it's in the contract where they can cancel you anytime with no reason. DO NOT BOOK THROUGH REALJOY VACATION. THEY ARE SCAMMERS read more

We have stayed at Hidden Dunes for years and years. We have always been pleased with the condo and the rooms offered. However, over the years we've noticed a steady decline in customer service. Specifically since Realjoy has taken over the management. This trip has ruined any hopes of ever staying with them again. We arrived 5/24/24 to room 402. Since our arrival we've spent the duration of time without a washing machine. Our units washer will not spin or clean the clothes we try to wash. Realizing it's a holiday weekend we expected some delay BUT as we sit here on 5/28 we have YET to get a working washing machine. The increased cost of renting the rooms (which are nice) you'd expect some type of prompt service. To date we have simply received lip service. Everyone of their employees is "super sorry" but lacks the ability to do a thing to resolve the issue. We have 7 people in this room and haven't been able to do laundry since we arrived. Completely unacceptable!!! Real joy you have ruined a wonderful condo, family trip and customers that have stayed at hidden dunes for the last 10 years. After this trip good riddance. I only hope your business experiences the same downfall as this trip. Follow up- while talking to the front desk person she spoke to her manager. His name is Adam. While speaking to him on speaker phone his assistant text the lady at the front desk. Funny enough I had her phone. Renee Adam's assistant said the following "he is such a dick", "isn't it double red flags today, maybe he should go for a swim". Just wait for this escalation. read more

horrible horrible experience. We were sold that we rented a Wyndham resort instead we got a decrepit apartment. The drain in the shower did not work. everything was falling. Poor to nonexistent ventilation. The whole building reeked of weed. read more

My husband's boss scheduled a mandatory business trip and will no longer be able to join us on our beach vacation. I requested to simply move the dates of our trip to a few weeks later. RealJoy is refusing to work with us, so now me and and my boys have to go on vacation without my husband. read more

Just got home from Sea Oats in Fort Walton. I gave a good review at first, but it won't let me amend it. I received a $130 charge 5 days later saying the curtains were torn down and it was a $20 part and $110 labor. I went through all the rooms before I left and made sure nothing was wrong. It was all in great condition. Mind you, the condo was old and needed severe updating. The washers cold water was only trickling out and took 2 1/2 hours to do a load. Maybe they are trying to make extra money to do some updates. So disappointed. read more