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"Paradise on the Gulf" - Oceanfront/Beachfront - Beach Service included

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
LCD TV, DVD player, video library
On the beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 481 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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.
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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.

"Paradise on the Gulf" - Oceanfront/Beachfront - Beach Service included

BEACH SERVICE INCLUDED!!!
A $40/day value! You get dedicated beach service for the duration of your stay - 2 chaise lounge chairs and 1 umbrella set up daily at no cost to you! (Mar 1st to Oct 31st)

This beautiful 2BR/2BA condo is located on the 3rd floor of the of Sterling Sands Condominiums. Located in the very heart of Destin, the building stands 8 stories high and nestled right into the sand of our gorgeous Emerald Coast line. You can’t get better beach access than this!

Enjoy the community heated pool and hot tub at your leisure.

Destin is really the place to be! “Paradise on The Gulf” is conveniently located close to some of Destin’s best places to eat and shop. You can take a walk down the beach, or a stroll right down the street for some fun and entertainment. The location makes this property one of the most desirable places to stay in the area.

It boasts expansive views of the beach and pool from its wall-to-wall & floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors as well as its private plexiglass balcony.

You will have an instant gulf view from the moment you walk through the door. The wall-to-wall gulf-front windows display the ocean even from the kitchen! The plexiglass-protected private balcony is perfect for watching the sun set, listening to the waves, or having your morning coffee to the sun rising over the ocean. If you’re lucky, you may even spot some of Destin’s friendly dolphins.

PROFESSIONALLY DECORATED in a sophisticated color palette with quality furnishings, custom window and bed treatments, special art, and accessories. The entire unit has Luxury plank floors.

Maple kitchen cabinets with satin nickel knobs
Maple bathroom vanities
Granite counter-tops in kitchen and bathrooms
Stainless Steel Appliances
All new sinks – kitchen & baths
New satin nickel faucets in kitchen and bathrooms
New satin nickel bath hardware
Mirrored wall

The unit accommodates 4.
Please note that this is the smaller 2BR/2BA floor plan in the building which accommodates only 4 (including all adults and children).

Master bedroom features a king size bed with attached full bath including over-sized tub and shower. It has a Samsung LCD TV and DVD player.

The second very small bedroom now has a new queen sized bed and a full bath. It has a LCD smart TV and a DVD player. The bathroom is shared from the living area. While there is no in-built closet in the room, there is a wardrobe in the room.

The Living room sofa converts into a queen bed.

Living Room has a Samsung LCD TV and DVD player.

Kitchen is well appointed with pots, pans, dishes, silverware.

There is a stackable washer and dryer as well as a large pantry for your convenience.

Towels and linens as well as a starter kit of dish soap/powder, and toiletries are provided.

Please NOTE:
You will pay a $15 per person fee (for your entire stay - not per day) to use the amenities at the property. This amount will have to paid directly to the HOA office.

AMENITIES:
380 feet of pristine beach
71-foot free form pool (heated seasonally)
Outdoor spa/hot tub
Fitness Center
Covered barbecue area with picnic table
Beach service (available in season)
Close to amusements, golf, shopping & restaurants
On property parking
Free 5G Wi-Fi internet access

'NO SMOKING' , 'NO PETS' and 'Maximum 4 person' policy will be VERY STRICTLY ENFORCED (No Exceptions). Please note there is No smoking in the condo or on the balcony.
Violation of any of these 3 policies will result in immediate eviction as well as forfeiture of your entire security deposit plus additional charges for cleaning and damages.

Keywords: Condo Beachfront Oceanfront
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, which features a private pool and an LCD TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a water park, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this condo include complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property manager

Soda

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rug in room
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Very strict No Smoking (inside or on balcony)

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 870 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Very strict no pets by HOA

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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: Strict no parties
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 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

"Paradise on the Gulf" - Oceanfront/Beachfront - Beach Service included Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Candace R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely mini vacay

I was last-minute booking a trip for my 45th birthday. My goal was to stay at a really nice property that had direct beach access with beautiful views, and I accomplished that. My husband, mom, and I had such a wonderful time staying at the property. It met all of our needs plus some. We all have plenty of room to move around. The beach was lovely, but the water was too cold, but it was nice to have a pool and a heated hot tub at the property. The property owner was very polite and courteous, and he provided a wealth of information about the condo as well as the surrounding areas. We truly appreciated that. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicky c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views

A wonderful location! The property offers great amenities with easy access to the beach etc. As flying, it was nice to have the chairs/umbrellas set up everyday for us. Saw dolphins most days and loved waking up each morning to that view. Property was well maintained!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart D.

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect spot

Condo was clean, manager was available and quick to respond. Kitchen was well stocked. We had a great time.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gregory Y.

Somethings were run down

I would give it a ( c ) rating
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Condo!

Condo was exactly as pictured, property was clean. Staff and security were very nice. Elevator was slow and had some issues. Condo was beautiful and very clean. Only issue we had was the jets in the master tub, they could definitely use a good cleaning. Everything was decorated beautifully and the owner was very easy to reach and helpful! Amazing view!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach fun

Our condo was wonderful!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Patience R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Elevators

Having enough elevators is essential for a condominium complex I didn’t realize there were only 2 in this building, and one ended up being shut down for repair. Otherwise this was very nice
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to stay

We booked this condo for our elopement in early May. Soda was a wonderful host! Upon arrival, he had arranged for flowers, a card, and a cake to be left in the condo for us which was such a nice touch! The location was perfect and right on the beach close to everything. We would definitely consider staying here again when we come back to Destin. Thank you Soda!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois H., Baltimore

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful scenery!

My sister, best friend and I rented unit #311 at Sterling Sands. From the moment we walked in, we were mesmerized by the view. The ocean front unit was perfect for our getaway. It was exactly as pictured and the owner was available via text, email and the VRBO site during our entire stay regarding anything we needed addressed. (Minor things that were fixed during our stay.) The location was perfect, close to anything and everything. The beach service was a nice bonus and the guys at the hut had our chairs and umbrella ready for us daily. It was a clean and quiet place and we'd love to return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The condo was great and we loved the location. We loved sitting on the balcony. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

This was the perfect location for our spring break. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

Great location, very clean, everything is as pictured in the listing. We watched several dolphins over the three days we were there. The beach is the nicest we have ever stayed at. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti R.

Liked: Cleanliness

View and relaxing

We loved waking up to view from our clean unit and enjoyed seeing dolphins from balcony most days. We also enjoyed the amenities and our host sent us local restaurants we found enjoyable. Our host and unit were great
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Picturesque views, dolphins, and a nearby ER

Stunning views and a beautifully decorated condo. There were several issues, but the owner was willing to work to try and resolve them. The king-size bed is not very comfortable, but the queen is – just be prepared to be in a tiny room with only one side of the bed accessible. The toilet is just steps away, which is very helpful if a person is ill. Might want to make sure to request bedding for the pull out bed especially if you would like to fall asleep to ocean waves. Also, you might want to take pictures of anything broken that you find at check-in in order to cover yourself from being held responsible. If the fitness center is a must, you might want to check with the owner and see if it is still under construction and out of commission. The pool and hot tub were very nice. The sand is the softest I’ve ever felt. You couldn’t get a better view from this condo location, especially sitting in their blue recliner with the doors open with the ocean waves rolling. We even saw 20 minutes of dolphins eating as a pod. The brown pelicans fly by in the morning and evening, and you might even catch them feeding as we did. Sunrises and sunsets are just as in the pictures – stunning. The beautiful view is between palm trees that do not obstruct your view. Hopefully the plexiglass will be nice and clean to enhance your view rather than detract from it. And, if you need it, there is an ER just seven minutes down the road in Destin. We had a very nice female ER doctor and male nurse.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin T., Sterling, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Another excellent stay!

This was our second stay and won’t be the last. Soda went out of his way to make sure my husband and I had a wonderful 25th anniversary vacation. The condo is perfectly sized for a couple or small family. The views can’t be beat. The beach is gorgeous. Thank you for another excellent stay. We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandy S., Cashiers, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Birthday Trip

The Condo has a great view and is centrally located. The kitchen was well equipped. We felt that the pictures were a little deserving on living room size. We struggled to get comfortable with all 4 of us in the living room, but we made the best of it. The couch was comfortable. There was plenty of room on the deck but again it was smaller then what we were use to. Amazing view of the ocean and we enjoyed our morning coffee out there. We did have plumbing issues in the master bath but the manager was easy to deal with and was on it right away. The beach chair setup was a plus and the staff was on ut early every morning. There is gift shops across the street as well as a great liquor store. We probally wont be back due to the size, we are use to a more roomier place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Judy F., Nashville, Tn.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Pictures are deceiving

Floor was dirty, 4 towels for 2 couples for a week, tv in 2nd bedroom didn’t work. Bed up against wall & couldn’t walk around, had to roll over to get out! 70 years old! Not good for two couples. Bathroom door shuts & you can’t get out.washer holds 2 towels. Never again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tetyana U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place

Beautiful place
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

The condo was perfect size for the 2 of us. The view was beautiful. Soda was very easy to communicate with and the condo was exactly as advertised. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!

Very few complaints! View is perfect, close to pretty much everything. Guest bedroom is on the small side, front door is a little hard to both open & close. Master bath needs a bit of an update. Husband & I have already talked about coming back soon! Beautiful!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Great location! Great views from the balcony! Perfect for a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

The property was nice. The appliances was nice. Good location. But the cons were There were only 4 set of towels for the 4 of us so we had to wash towels everyday. Also no sheets or blankets for the pullout sofa so we had to buy some. The drain in the hall bathroom seem to drain slow so the tub was dirty after each shower.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023