☀Lagoon Pool-Balcony-Beach Trolley-Hot Tub-2 Living Areas-4BR Happily Ever After

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Fabulous Lagoon Pool - Villages of Crystal Beach

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Wonderful

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12218.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Hot tub
Pool

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Destin, FL

Destin Commons
‪7 min walk‬
Henderson Beach State Park
‪18 min walk‬
James Lee Park
‪3 min drive‬
Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Guest Half Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Top Reasons to Book this Beautiful Home:

* Two Living Areas - Spacious Balcony

* Coastal Décor and Huge Flatscreen

* Free Seasonal Beach Trolley

* Neighborhood is about 900 yds from 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

Welcome to Happily Ever After, a charming, modern 4BR/3.5BA home located in the fab Villages of Crystal Beach. It has all the features you'd expect in an upscale vacation home, including flat-screen TVs, granite countertops, and gorgeous flooring throughout. This two-level home has plenty of room to spread out with two living areas and multiple outdoor spaces. The spacious master bedroom will make you feel like royalty, boasting a king bed, walk-in closet, and stunning ensuite bathroom. There is a second bedroom with 2 twin beds, and two additional bedrooms both offering queen beds, There's also a queen-sized air mattress, allowing this home to accommodate 12 guests. Guests will love the full-sized laundry room with a washer and dryer. Nearby you will find 6 miles of paved trails - perfect for both walking or biking. Your group will be sure to find their Happily Ever After!

*This property is not available for rent to those adults under the age of 25, no exceptions.*

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.

The Bed Setup:

1st Floor:
Master Bedroom: King Bed

2nd Floor:
Guest Bedroom: 2 Twin Beds
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed
Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed

There's also a queen-sized air mattress, so this home can accommodate 10 guests.

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 watersports!

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 manager

RealJoy Vacations

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Destin

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Destin Commons and Silver Sands Premium Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Destin, FL

What's nearby

Destin Commons - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Miramar Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Henderson Beach State Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
James Lee Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min walk
‪World of Beer - ‬10 min walk
‪Ruby Slipper - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does ☀Lagoon Pool-Balcony-Beach Trolley-Hot Tub-2 Living Areas-4BR Happily Ever After have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is ☀Lagoon Pool-Balcony-Beach Trolley-Hot Tub-2 Living Areas-4BR Happily Ever After pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at ☀Lagoon Pool-Balcony-Beach Trolley-Hot Tub-2 Living Areas-4BR Happily Ever After?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ☀Lagoon Pool-Balcony-Beach Trolley-Hot Tub-2 Living Areas-4BR Happily Ever After?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ☀Lagoon Pool-Balcony-Beach Trolley-Hot Tub-2 Living Areas-4BR Happily Ever After located?

This family-friendly Destin holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Destin Commons and Miramar Beach. Destin Beaches is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

30 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for family vacation

House was great. Plenty of space and very clean. Pool was fantastic. Easy walk to the beach or free shuttle option too. Very family friendly.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamal C.

10 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Destin

The home was beautiful and in a great location, will definitely stay again

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Malinda C.

23 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happily Ever After

We had a wonderful stay at Happily Ever After, plenty of room for everyone. The kitchen was well stocked and had almost everything we needed. The houses are close together, but we never heard anything too loud. Close to restaurants, but far enough from the main roads and traffic. I would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

16 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Very clean and nice accommodations overall. Great property.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Catherine P.

24 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice spot

Very nice house would recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jezlly O.

6 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

From the moment we got to the property it was amazing. My Family and I enjoyed every second here. The pool was awesome! Thank you we will continue coming here for vacationing :)

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reimar N.

30 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifull house

We are happy

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Garrick H.

8 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property- Golf Carts not Allowed

The property was beautiful and clean. The stay overall was amazing. One con is that I rented a golf cart prior to the stay since the beach is about half a mile away and I have little children. The HOA knocked on the door at 10:30pm to make me move the golf cart or it was going to be towed. There is a pay to park lot outside the property but does cost $80 per day. I did use the cart to take my young family to and from the beach but was harassed each time the cart was parked at the home in the driveway. Overall the property was great just beware no golf carts allowed on the property at all.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tori P.

31 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Awesome location. House had soaps and lotions. Clean towels. Had Everything we needed. Games , movies, working netflix and wifi. Perfect pool area for kids.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

phyneidra M.

23 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

This place was everything it advertised. We really enjoyed our stay at Happly Ever After. We love that the pool was right across the street. The beach wasn't far and the shuttle was nice because it took you and picked you up from the beach. I would definitely stay here again. The Moody Family

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

4 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall very nice!

The House was nice & clean the neighborhood was very nice. They had a nice pool to hang out at just wish it stayed open later than 10.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

14 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Getaway

The house was great for our family of 5, plus a few friends. The pool was wonderful being so close to the house. Beach was a bit of a walk for the younger one but we made it work. Being close to grocery stores was a bonus because traffic (construction) was major during our visit. We really had a wonderful time.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

23 Mar 2017

Great Location!

We had a wonderful stay and will certainly look to book this location again when we are in Destin. It is directly across from the Destin Commons area and approximately 4 blocks from the Crystal Sands beach. The unit is clean, well furnished, and has all you need for great stay. Do not let the map fool you. You can walk to the beach in 6-8 mins using the back entrance to the complex. The pool/hot tub is very nice. You simply can't beat the location!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to vacation for family and friends

Check in was easy. When we were unable to locate something within the home, a quick text to the phone number elicited a very quick response by the management company. Thank you for a great place to stay for the week. And the pool area is amazing! One thing I should mention to whomever makes repairs, it seems as though the middle shower (the one above the pendant lights in the kitchen/dining room) leaks. We noticed water drip down the pedestal light right after a shower but the bathroom floor was not wet.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

4/10 Poor

Jigesh P.

10 Apr 2024

Disliked: Check-in

Happy to stay but after check out not happy .

We not happy about real joy wristbands policy. It’s totally ridiculous and unfair policy for kids . Parents also not happy with it. Kids always like and play with wristbands. After we at home back and we received msg about wristbands. They said it’s supposed to stay in home and they asking us to send back . Otherwise they going to charge $300 . It’s just few dollar stuff and they threaten us about $300 dollar . It’s ridiculous and crazy . We send back four wristbands whatever our kids got it. Few of them in house but they saying they can’t find it. We spend in mailing $16 for sending back real joy costly forever wristbands. We never complain about his leaving room TV never work . Still they using old fashioned Tv . Hopefully they understand kids come for enjoyment. Thanks

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy G.

20 May 2019

Lovely place

It was a lovely house for 3 couples w/babies, but, not big enough for 4 couples, the pool was nice and was enjoyed by young & old alike, it was a short walk to the gulf & is in a convenient location w/restaurants & shopping nearby. Our main concern was that we did not hear back from Real Joy Vacations or from VRBO when I tried to contact them & when my husband left a phone message the first day w/Realjoy (the number that was printed on the refrigerator) and gave the exact problem, gave his number. He said that refrigerator & freezer weren’t working properly. Some of our food spoiled & ice cream melted. We would like to understand why & believe we deserve some type of refund for our food & our trouble (especially the $101 service fee, which we feel we did not receive good customer service). Otherwise, was a beautiful home & very comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Jarrod B.

24 Mar 2020

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Spring Break - 2020

So to begin with, the check in portal was not working when we arrived. After waiting on hold for more than an hour on the phone, I decided to drive to their office to retrieve my access code to enter the property. Even while at the office, the person we spoke with could not access the portal as well. During our first night, we all noticed that our feet were very dirty on the bottom. Not from walking around outside, but simply by walking around the inside of the house. The floors obviously had not been cleaned in a while and it showed. On the second night of our stay, the lights in the kitchen and dining room shorted out. After spending 30 minutes to try to locate the breaker box, I called after hours maintenance. I was on hold for around 2 hours before I finally deiced to call it a night and try the next day. The next morning, I called into the maintenance line and the call was immediately answered. The lady on the phone assured me that the breaker box was in the house and that I should look some more. After another 30 minutes of looking, and another hour on hold with maintenance, the same lady answered the call. She was able to locate a note on the record on the property that the breaker box was in an outside room that is locked and not accessible by the tenants, so maintenance was dispatched. Why she did not recognize this on the first call is beyond me. On the third morning, we noticed water coming from the center light in the kitchen (which probably explains the shorting of the lights). Upon returning to the unit later that day, we had a notice that maintenance had been by and could not find the leak (even though you could see the wet ring around the light). In addition, I asked them to check out the toilet in the hallway bathroom, which seem to continuously run, and they could not find a problem. Amazed by the lack of effort put forth by Realjoy,I decided to send an email to guest services about the issues and they sent out another maintenance person to check out the problems. Low and behold, they found an issue with the float valve in the toilet and repaired accordingly, but still could not find the leak around the light fixture. Overall, we did enjoy the house, but my goal was to be on vacation, not dealing with problems with my rental unit. I also did not expect to have to fight with the rental management company as well.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Edgar D.

21 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

very nice when we love to be in this property we come back again

we had a great family days thank you very much

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Percilla P.

22 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, great location

While the home was beautiful, we were missing the air mattress. We called the property manager and didn’t get a response until after 1:00am. Mr son had to sleep on the floor the first night. If you need anything after 5:00p , don’t expect a response until the next day.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Velma R.

18 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Great location, the pool was amazing and the house was very comfortable & clean

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

leonel c.

6 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

Very good

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

16 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location

The home was super clean and in a great location.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara V.

6 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break

The property was great. The only thing that I dinged on was the stove- we could only get a couple of burners to work and struggled to get ahold of anyone. The kitchen was the best stocked property I’ve every stayed in and the condo used space super well. Would definitely come back.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

29 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break Stay

Great house with a great location. The house was close to the beach and close to shopping. The community pool was really nice as well.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience!

We will absolutely be using RealJoy and this rental again. Smooth easy experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by RealJoy Vacations

Real Joy Vacations is a professional property management company located in Destin, Florida. We provide Vacation Rentals in Destin, Okaloosa Island, SanDestin, 30A, and Panama City Beach! Something for everyone! We have Affordable family rentals as well as Beachfront Condos and Luxury Homes with Pools! Grab your Swimsuit and enjoy the spectacular emerald green water and sugar white sands of Northwest Florida! By utilizing the latest technology to provide our guests with timely property updates and having maintenance available 24/7 at the tap of a button, we help to provide you with a stress-free stay. The cleanliness of our properties is a high priority. Providing keyless entries so you don’t have to fumble with keys is for your ultimate security. We price competitively, and above all, want you to enjoy your experience. Let us put the Real Joy into your vacation!

Why they chose this property

The Emerald Coast of Northwest Florida is an amazing destination for your beach vacation! Sugar white sands and emerald green waters await. Whether your idea of relaxation is people watching on a beachfront balcony or being right in the middle of the action, we can help you find the vacation property that’s right for you. Our maintenance team, on call 24/7, and our friendly staff will help you to have a wonderful trip!

What makes this property unique

Real Joy Vacations manages properties to fit all budgets! Whether you are looking for a beachfront location, a luxury home with a private pool, or would like a budget-friendly, walk to the beach option, we have properties in all shapes and sizes! Most of our properties come with the Real Joy Fun Pass, which gives you one or two free tickets to daily attractions each night of your stay along with unlimited DVD rentals. Our offerings are fantastic for families because they give you room to spread out. With substantially more space than the average hotel room, most of our properties offer separate living areas, full kitchens, and washer/dryers. Our guests can cook their own meals if they wish and launder their things if needed. You can count on the Real Joy team’s extensive property management experience. From our excellent customer service reps to our cleaning crew, we want you to have a wonderful stay.

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Guest Bedroom

King Bedroom

Queen Bedroom

Queen Bedroom

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Guest Bathroom

Guest Half Bathroom

Master Bathroom

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