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On Gulf, beach service included-Look for Flash Sales; quick getaway: May 23-26!

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Destin Beaches
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Destin

When you stay at this condo in Destin, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. .This beach condo is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Destin Harbor Boardwalk and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Henderson Beach State Park.

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Morgan Sports Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Henderson Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Back Porch - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Merlin's Pizza (Destin) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Pancakery - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

On Gulf, beach service included-Look for Flash Sales; quick getaway: May 23-26!

This condo has an ultra-private lanai overlooking our private beach and Gulf of Mexico--each photo has been taken from the actual unit you'd be renting, #408. This beachfront is one of the nicest, widest fine-sand beaches in all of Destin and the pool and sauna are always perfectly heated.

The nightly rate includes free daily reserved beach chair/umbrella service March 1-Oct. 31, 2025 only (management is eliminating prepaid beach service as of 1/1/26 when there will be daily/weekly rates only, paid by each guest.) The nightly rate will always include all occupancy, amenity usage and parking fees (all paid by the owner and included in your nightly rate--no hidden fees upon arrival). Sterling Sands is not only directly on the Gulf of Mexico, we are known for our beautiful, nicely heated pool and sauna overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.

King bed in primary bedroom with bunk beds in second bedroom, all ceramic tile and carpeting in the bedrooms. Fully equipped kitchen with granite counter-tops and stainless steel appliances and full bathrooms with tubs, a Jacuzzi & granite sink-tops.

There are 3 large flat screen TV's, and the LR has a sleeper couch that has an awesome thick mattress when pulled out (it's a Cozy MattressĀ®), which allows for comfortable sleeping quarters for up to 4 adults or children in total. Open-style breezeway halls and 2 elevators and stairs if you prefer.

Watch dolphins on the comfortable, easy to move around lanai furniture (can even put portable table on Lanai for breakfast!) from this beautiful 4th floor perspective-not too high so you can't see the beach, not too low so people can see in. There is a fitness center and the pool is heated to 87 degrees year-round. You can have family gatherings using the gas grills provided by the building in the gazebo or just enjoy the widest, powder-soft sand beach Destin has to offer.

When you compare our 380 feet of beach and 110 unit building to others, you'll see you get much more beach for your own quiet enjoyment than anywhere else.

Absolutely no pets of any size, sorry. Also, "no emotional support animals". With advanced documentation we happily accept "service dogs", which I can clear with management ahead of time.

I've arranged for professional cleaning by a local company and please keep in mind this is a private condo building and not a hotel---there is no room service, additional towels, or bell-hop.

Prices and minimum nights' stay requirements are subject to change for future dates, prior to a firm reservation. Once your reservation is in place, nothing changes and your reservation is secure. If you have specific dates in mind please don't hesitate to use the "instant book" feature on this website so your dates don't get shut out.

Max Occupancy: 4 Humans (meaning, 4 adults OR children/babies, as per fire code) Please note: There is absolutely no way to add any more guests than 4 humans in total; there is a physical check-in process, security, and resort wristbands required (all included in the room rate) and you will forfeit your payments if you attempt to have more than 4 guests.

Parking is off street, free and more than ample with 240 spaces!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including a water park, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property manager

Liz Harris

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking on balcony either, as per building rule

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours 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
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children count, meaning total persons allowed is 4

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: See me for details
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

On Gulf, beach service included-Look for Flash Sales; quick getaway: May 23-26! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 209 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Very good experience
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place to stay!

Everything in the condo was as described in the listing. The owner is great! She is super helpful and quick to reply. The condo is clean with no strange smells. The living room furniture and the king size bed are comfortable. We did not sleep on the bunk beds, they would be great for children. The kitchen has everything that is needed, and more than enough bathroom towels were provided. The building is clean and relatively sound proof. The pool area is well maintained. There is plenty of parking. The view from the balcony really is spectacular. I would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Serene

We had an amazing time! The unit was very clean and the location was great! Liz was very accommodating and maintained excellent communication throughout our vacation. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

The unit was immaculate and well equipped. A real treat was rocking chairs on the balcony. Sterling Sands overall is a great place - everyone is friendly, the pool is heated and there are some activities run by the visitors.
Stayed 90 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun little getaway

My husband, two kids, and I had a great time. Property as described, and Liz was a wonderful and accommodating host!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stella M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful experience!

Our positive experience started before our trip. Liz communicated with us shortly after the booking and stayed in touch up until our arrival keeping us informed about the process. I really appreciated that as it helped eliminating the arrival anxiety of what to do, especially since we were arriving after office hours. She was very welcoming and kind which set the tone of what to expect. The apartment was very clean, well-kept and nicely decorated. The view was stunning! Hands down one of the best experiences we had. We really appreciated Liz communication with us and the care she showed. It was obvious that she wanted us to enjoy our stay and have a positive experience at her place. Thank you Liz!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay!

The condo was very nice and clean! The views were amazing!! The weather was perfect! It was so nice to have complimentary beach chairs and umbrella. We enjoyed our stay so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Getaway!

So beautiful! I traveled with my mom and husband for a birthday getaway. It’s my first time using Vrbo and was a bit nervous but everything was way better than expected, comfortable, and very clean. Liz was very attentive and responded promptly to any question I had. I especially loved how I did not need to worry about any ā€œhidden feesā€. My vacation started as soon as I arrived, no hassle. The view to the beach was beautiful. We were also able to see both, sunrise and sunset, from the lanai which was a good surprise. I will definitely be back, thank you Liz for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice condo

The condo and entire property was just as nice as the listing indicated. Liz was a wonderful host and very responsive. One suggestion would be to invest in some blackout blinds in the kid’s bedroom similar to what is in the master bedroom. There was so much light coming in at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Fall Break

We really enjoyed the property and the location to fun activities. It was so nice having the beach chairs and umbrella available to us. The boys (age 9) loved the pool and the bunk beds. We like the convenience to The Track and other arcades. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and Relaxing

We loved our stay at Liz’s condo. The beach was great and the pool was nice! The condo was comfortable and we were able to enjoy and relax on our vacation. Definitely would return!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful beach front place!

Great views , great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

PAUL R.

Liked: Cleanliness

trip

condo owner was very helpful and really concerned that everything satisfactory for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara K.

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10

The room had an amazing view, the host was amazing! Everything you needed was right in the condo, dishes etc. we loved the fact that no one was on the beach other than who was renting the condo. I 10/10 recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

The property is exactly as described and the owner is very detailed! We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Getawat

This was a wonderful property with a wonderful host! The beach access was amazing and the property was conveniently located and easy to navigate.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina S., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice!!!

Out of all the places I have stayed in this area, this place was definitely toward the top of my list. Communication with the owner was on point as she provided clear and concise instructions as well as recommendations. Liz also immediately responded to any questions or concerns about gate codes and whatnot. Check in/out was super easy. The grounds and condo are immaculate. You can tell they take pride in making sure they are beautiful, clean and trash free. The condo was super clean, furnishings are beautiful and comfortable and the view is amazing. The only recommendations I have for improvements are to assess stays according to length and provide more toilet tissue, paper towels, garbage bags, bath towels, kitchen towels (there were none), dish soap and laundry soap. Other than that, our stay was perfect. Would definitely recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Destin

This is a great property, and Liz was fantastic to work with! She was very responsive and flexible in accommodating our early check in request. The condo is close to lots of shopping, activities, and restaurants. She also gives a comprehensive list of things to do and places to eat that was so helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious Condo - Pleasant Stay

First time to Destin and we enjoyed it! Liz's condo looked exactly like it did in the photos. Our kids enjoyed the bunk beds and we loved having two bedrooms. The in-unit washer and dryer was a huge lifesaver. Make sure to bring trash bags, kitchen towels, wash rags, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Destin

Great location in Destin, easy access to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay. Beautiful view

Very clean and well equipted condo. Nice to have washer and dryer within the condo. It was also nice to have prepaid beach chairs and umbrella. The views were amazing and the owner was great with communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micaela S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Getaway

Property and complex were very clean, great location, and everyone we came in contact with was super friendly and helpful! We had everything we needed there to fix meals and it was kid friendly. The beach service was such a thoughtful added touch. Liz was so nice and we so appreciate her hosting us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation 2024

We had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing retreat

Liz's place was spectacular for our short getaway! She had everything prepared so our check-in was completely seamless. The building and facilities were great. We used the on-site gas grills multiple times and they were clean and well-maintained. The pool was a dream and the beach service was second to none! As others have noted, some accommodations are a bit dated, but everything was clean. The two large TVs were quite old and seemed to have a color distortion but they do not change my five star rating! I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great condo in Destin

We had a wonderful time staying in Destin! The condo is just as described and in a great location. We were close to so many good restaurants and lots of shopping. It was the perfect size for our family of four. The beach service was so nice and loved the heated swimming pool! Liz was great to communicate with and very helpful. We will book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024