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☀Gulf + Pool Views~Coastal Retreat~Heated Pool~Grand Caribbean East 305

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A living room with a beige sofa, a blue armchair, a glass coffee table, and a floor lamp. There are three framed pictures on the wall and a potted plant on the coffee table.
A parking lot with several cars, palm trees, and a building with a green roof.
A dining area with a round table, blue chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with clear skies and calm waters.
A swimming pool area with a small pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the street and buildings.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Destin Commons

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Hallway

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Destin

Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin, this condo is near a water park and near the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Club LA and LuLu's Destin, FL.. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • James Lee Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Destin Commons - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • James Lee Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Another Broken Egg Cafe - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does ☀Gulf + Pool Views~Coastal Retreat~Heated Pool~Grand Caribbean East 305 have a pool?

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

Is ☀Gulf + Pool Views~Coastal Retreat~Heated Pool~Grand Caribbean East 305 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ☀Gulf + Pool Views~Coastal Retreat~Heated Pool~Grand Caribbean East 305?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ☀Gulf + Pool Views~Coastal Retreat~Heated Pool~Grand Caribbean East 305?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ☀Gulf + Pool Views~Coastal Retreat~Heated Pool~Grand Caribbean East 305?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ☀Gulf + Pool Views~Coastal Retreat~Heated Pool~Grand Caribbean East 305 located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this condo building is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Miramar Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Destin Beaches. James Lee Beach and Shore at Crystal Beach Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 74 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay. Even tho not beach front you can see the beach and be on the beach in literally 2 mins or less walk. The condo was clean and felt like home
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad Grand Caribbean East 305 was an excellent place to stay — happy you could see the beach and be there in just a couple minutes. Pleased the condo was clean and felt like home. We appreciate the feedback and hope to welcome you back. RealJoy Destin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! We appreciate the feedback and hope to welcome you back. RealJoy Destin
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Nicely renovated room with nice furnishings and a super comfy bed. AC kept the condo at a very nice cool temp. Would highly recommend this unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Thank you for sharing feedback about Grand Caribbean East 305. I’m glad the renovations, furnishings, bed comfort, and AC met your expectations. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Coffe maker not working Bath with trashCook pans terrible No soap in bathroom
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Grand Caribbean East 305. We’re sorry your stay fell short of expectations. We apologize the coffee maker wasn’t working — maintenance has been notified to inspect and repair or replace it. The bathroom being left with trash is unacceptable; housekeeping has been informed and a deep clean and turnover review have been scheduled. We’ve removed the unacceptable cookware and replaced pans as part of a full kitchen inventory check. Missing soap has been addressed and turnover staff have been reminded to restock all essential supplies before each arrival. Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention so we can improve future stays. RealJoy Destin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was great. Very clean, easy access to the beach, and a great view. Would rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2025
Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad the stay was great and you found the place very clean with easy beach access and a great view. We’d love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean room, well furnished, comfortable mattress, nice gliders on patio
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed the clean, comfortable room and the patio gliders. We’d love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location!

Very pleased with overall trip, place was exactly as described, was very clean and nicely decorated. Short walk across the street to the beach was nice. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2023
Mario, we appreciate you letting us know that you were very pleased with your stay in this Grand Caribbean East unit overall, finding this perfectly located condo to be very clean and nicely decorated. Thank you for choosing RealJoy. Please visit again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location

Good Access to beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2022
Anna, we are happy to know that you enjoyed this one-bed, one-bath condo's good access to the beach. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location!!

Everything was great. Very short walk to the beach and quick drive to places to eat. Everything was clean, would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2024
Tara, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled you enjoyed the perfect location and found everything to be great. It's wonderful to hear that the short walk to the beach and nearby dining options suited you well. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We enjoyed our stay at this property. Will go there again, great location too.

Property was as described. Very tastefully decorated and the kitchen was fully equipped.
Stayed 37 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2021
Darryl, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience at Grand Caribbean East 305. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay at this ideally located, tastefully decorated property, which met your expectations; with its fully equipped kitchen. Thank you for choosing Real Joy. Please visit again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Grand Caribbean East

The place was clean and nice. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The property was close to the beach and shopping eateries also was well kept and clean

The management company was very helpful and patience with us and knowledgeable
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2022
Vonetta, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad the location was convenient and that our staff was helpful. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super Clean

Wonderful place. Probably the cleanest beach property thatI have ever rented
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you for being our guest and for your fantastic review! The team at Russell Vacation Rentals looks forward to seeing you again on your next beach getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent accommodation

Very comfortable and handy to beach. The air conditioning was running nonstop and was annoying but other than that, it was great! The hot tub and heated pool and view from the balcony was the icing on the cake!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, very comfortable bed, well equipped kitchen. Our only complaint was the main bedroom closet was locked as the “owners closet”. There was an area built into the wall as a closet- but had less than 12” of hanging clothes rod. We were 3 people sharing that tiny space to hang clothing. The condo is managed by Real Joy Vacations- they are responsive and were helpful when we had an issue with the dryer.
Built in closet- only space to hang clothes- less than 12” wide
Bedroom owners closet
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

So surprised this doesn’t have more reviews. It was clean, and everything looked new, plenty of space for the four of us, comfortable beds even the pull out couch, full kitchen, and in a great location. We’ll definitely book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2024
Jessi, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're happy you enjoyed your stay and found the property great. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was the best place we have ever stayed in Destin!

It’s just the perfect spot! Beach is across the street! Unit is so clean and nice just as pictured. Contact with the owners was quick and easy! We love these condos! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2023
Tara, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to know that you found the unit clean and nice and that you had a positive experience with our team. Thank you for choosing RealJoy, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

The access to the beach is my favorite. Quiet area for a true R&R weekend. A “go to” for us
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2022
Linda, Thank you for the 5-star review. We’re glad you were able to enjoy some R&R in this quiet area. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and Updated Condo

Property was as listed. It was very clean and a short walk to the beach. Would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a. Ice place to get away. It is close to many restaurants and plenty of shopping.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2024
Thomas, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're glad to hear that the property met your expectations and that you enjoyed its convenient location near the beach, restaurants, and shopping. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Caribbean east

Just a little get away for the wife and I. Very comfortable and extremely clean. Hot tub and pool were very clean. Balcony is perfect for early morning coffee!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2024
James, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled you and your wife had a comfortable and relaxing getaway and enjoyed the cleanliness and the peaceful balcony mornings. We hope you’ll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the location. Nice unit

The king bed was really comfortable. Would like to know the mattress. Location of the unit to the beach is perfect. I would rent this unit again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2021
Anna, we appreciate you letting us know that you enjoyed your stay in this nice Grand Caribbean East unit, a perfectly located one-bed, one-bath condo with a really comfortable king-size bed; and you would stay here again. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quick getaway

We had a fun little getaway. Left early due to hurricane.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary trip

My husband and I came for our anniversary and we enjoyed staying at the Grand Caribbean east. It was very clean! It was a short walk to the beach. All of the best restaurants, shopping, and boardwalk are just a couple miles away. You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2022
Hi! We appreciate you letting us know that you and your husband enjoyed staying at Grand Caribbean East, and you would highly recommend it to others. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The air conditioner was ok. I would just say that people are different, so telling them they can't go below 70⁰ could be a turn off. That may not fly in the summer.The pool was fine.I would like to suggest that you should rate your guest. Give them 1-5 stars based on how accurately they followed the directions on how to leave the property. Praise them when they meet or go beyond what was expected. This will help them be better guest moving forward.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad the pool met your expectations. We appreciate the feedback on the thermostat — the 70°F setting is in place to protect the HVAC and ensure reliable cooling for all guests, but we’ll review how we communicate that so it’s less off-putting. Also appreciate your suggestion about guest ratings — we’ll pass it along to our team for consideration. We hope to welcome you back to RealJoy Vacations.
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