☀Lagoon Pool-Balcony-Beach Trolley-Hot Tub-2 Living Areas-4BR Happily Ever After provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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9.29.2 out of 10
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Entire home
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10218 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
☀Lagoon Pool-Balcony-Beach Trolley-Hot Tub-2 Living Areas-4BR Happily Ever After
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.*
2026 Pool heating schedule: March 1-April 26, 2026; Thanksgiving week; Christmas week; New Years week. HOA-provided Trolley Schedule 2026: March 1-April 26, 2026; 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 amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Heated pool
Hot tub
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
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
Heated pool
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails 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
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events 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
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
About the area
Located in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Miramar Beach and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Fat Daddy's Arcade are also worth visiting. 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. Visit our Destin travel guide
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
29 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K
10 min walk
El Jalisco Destin
10 min walk
Cracker Barrel
8 min walk
Starbucks
12 min walk
Miller's Ale House
12 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.
How much is parking at ☀Lagoon Pool-Balcony-Beach Trolley-Hot Tub-2 Living Areas-4BR Happily Ever After?
On-site parking is available at the 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?
Located in Crystal Beach, this holiday home is 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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☀Lagoon Pool-Balcony-Beach Trolley-Hot Tub-2 Living Areas-4BR Happily Ever After Reviews
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Wonderful
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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.
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.
The house is beautiful, clean, close to the pool and walking distance to the beach. Also a 15 minute Uber drive to so many wonderful places to shop, eat, and experience Destin.One little negative is trying to get ahold of the property manager to ask a few questions, well I never received a response to the questions that I asked. So I called the maintenance number listed in the house and also listed on the app. I received the answers to my questions, and the staff I spoke with was very kind, and extremely helpful.
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 :)
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
Awesome location. House had soaps and lotions. Clean towels. Had Everything we needed. Games , movies, working netflix and wifi. Perfect pool area for kids.
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.
Jennifer M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Archival
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!
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified
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.
Cindy G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified
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
Jigesh P.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
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.
Jarrod B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified
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
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.
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.