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LOOK AND THEN DECIDE: Exceptional Renovated beachfront & beach service for 2025

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Kitchen
Breakfast Bar
Dining Table
Dining table

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6115.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • 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
  • Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

LOOK AND THEN DECIDE: Exceptional Renovated beachfront & beach service for 2025

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NO MONTHLY RENTALS. This condo is on the Destin Beach and direct Gulf-front. Bought and Gutted completely and renovated in 2013 June and bathrooms renovated again in 2020. This unit sets a new standard for upgrades in the building. It is a reno done right from new custom cherry wood cabinetry and granite countertops, new furniture, new appliances new LED TVs, new flooring, new AC, new paint, light and hardware, doors to even installing new doorhinges to new dishes and changing to a smooth ceiling from a prior popcorn style. All done to make your stay feel special. With comfortable sleeping arrangements for 6, this unit offers breathtaking views and an unbeatable proximity to a private paradise.

Sterling Sands is an 80 unit newly upgraded beach front retreat located directly on the Gulf of Mexico in the heart of Destin. This platinum plus rated fifth floor condo unit sets a new standard for the building. It is 50% bigger than some of the other 'Two' bedroom condos in the building. You can relax and enjoy the panoramic view of the 380 foot stretch of beach from the spacious balcony. With only 80 units there is always easy access to and from the spacious beach front. Feel your stress and tension melt away into the cool calm water, or be kissed by the sun while laying on the pristine soft sands. Mix it up with a stop in the newly upgraded pool and heated whirlpool.

The newly remodeled modern gourmet kitchen has warm cherry wood cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. There is beautiful high end upscale wood grained tile flowing throughout the home. The unit has a full size washer and dryer. New wall mounted LED TVs are installed in all bedrooms and living room, and blue-ray DVD players accompanying all TVs. Newly upgraded free WiFi service is available to make your stay more comfortable. This platinum plus unit features a luxurious fully tiled rain shower and a separate jetted jacuzzi. There are beautifully upgraded cabinetry and fixtures with quartz countertops in the bathrooms. The master suite offers a stunning view of the Gulf with direct access to the balcony and a walk-in closet. Maintenance is located on the property ; We use a door access code so there is no hassle of keeping up with keys.

There is new high end furniture in all rooms of the home. The unit houses a king bed in the master bedroom, a queen bed and twin bunks beds in the second bedroom, and a queen bed sofa sleeper in the living room with comfortable mattresses and pillows.

Sterling Sands is near attractions, shopping, fine restaurants, and right on the sugar white sands of Destin Beach, the perfect place to see dolphins frolic.
You are just a short 10 minute beach walk to the restaurant Back Porch, save room for the Candy Shop. Directly across the street you can find Pizza, Subs, large beverage store, and ice cream/yogurt. If you forget your toys or beach wear a large beach store is right across the street. Short walk and you are at 'The Track' a young & young at heart entertainment park. As you know good food , golf ,fishing, jet skis/boat rentals for gulf or bay and shopping abound in Destin.

Destin Commons is a 10 minute drive to the east with great shopping, and the Rave Theater with a great Bass Pro store. For food or your other needs there is a Walmart or Fresh Market and many other specialty stores within proximity. Be sure to take a drive along old 98 east and see the beaches.

Silver Sands, a large factory outlet mall, is located within a few miles. In addition, the brand new Destin Commons outdoor shopping mall is at the corner of the Mid Bay Bridge and Highway 98. Destin Commons has a huge movie theater complex, Hard Rock Cafe, Bass Pro Fishing shop, Johnnie Rockets, and all the mall shops you have come to know and love in a beautiful outdoor setting (don’t forget your sun block!).

Before Destin was a vacation and tourist spot, it was a fishing town. If you are interested in doing some fishing while in Destin, Fort Walton Beach has just built a new fishing pier, and deep sea fishing is right up the street!

If you like road trips, take a drive down 30-A to Seaside, Rosemary Beach, and see everything in between for some spectacular sightseeing. Also located eight miles east on the bay side of the Sandestin Resort is the newly erected Baytowne Wharf area. Here you will find more shopping and great restaurants overlooking the Choctowatchee Bay. For the kids, Baytowne Wharf offers bungee jumping, dune buggies, go carts, and a water park right across the street, or drive a couple miles east on Highway 98 and you’ll find a great amusement park. If you want to feel like you have really gotten your money's worth, and have never been to Destin, now is the time to go. No matter how long you stay, it is never enough.

The Emerald Coast was recently picked as the #1 Beach in America by USA Today readers and selected for the 12th year in a row as the “Best Beach in the South” and “Top Family Destination” by Southern Living readers!

Property manager

AJ
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is prohibited by Sterling Sands
Amenity fee of $15.00+tax to pay to HOA for each person 5 years and older for parking passes and wristbands for the pool, hot tub, gym, beach area.

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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 deadlock

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. Destin Commons and HarborWalk Village 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. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Destin, FL

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 - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Henderson Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Frequently asked questions

Does LOOK AND THEN DECIDE: Exceptional Renovated beachfront & beach service for 2025 have a pool?

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

Is LOOK AND THEN DECIDE: Exceptional Renovated beachfront & beach service for 2025 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at LOOK AND THEN DECIDE: Exceptional Renovated beachfront & beach service for 2025?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LOOK AND THEN DECIDE: Exceptional Renovated beachfront & beach service for 2025?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is LOOK AND THEN DECIDE: Exceptional Renovated beachfront & beach service for 2025 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Destin condo building is within a 10-minute walk of The Track Family Recreation Center and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Henderson Beach State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Georgie K.

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

Great vacation!

Great location, great condo, and a fantastic vacation!! The condo is perfect for a small family and we loved the location (walking distance to The back Porch and mini golf)! The beach service was a big perk! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay! Very clean and well furnished, had everything we needed. Beds were very comfortable. The heated pool was great, and the beach was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb R.

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

Another great stay!!

This is our 5th straight year staying in a Sterling Sands condo and this one did not disappoint. The condo is recently updated and very nice! Plenty of amenities in the condo and we loved the outdoor table and lounge chairs. The complex is getting new hurricane doors so there was some construction noise during the weekdays by the pool but that’s just a sign of a the complex taking care to update the properties. We will be booking this one again for our next stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina W.

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

Loved it

We loved the location, views were great, unit was clean and spacious for our family. I would definitely rent this unit again. Gorgeous beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter G.

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

Great location!

The condo was nice, location perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci S.

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

Vacation

Nice condo, and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Great place, water was beautiful!

Everything was great, just as advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elvira M.

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

5th Floor dream

The condo was clean and beautiful with all upgrades. The view is spectacular. Communications with owner and HOA very responsive. The beach service and parking are the cherry on top.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CINDY L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beach Vacation

Was good
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Overall very nice. Clean, quiet, comfortable. Beaches nice. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE B.

Great Get Away

Loved the condo and the furnishings! The master bedroom and bathroom was fabulous.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Oceanfront condo the perfect winter escape

Better than advertised. Clean, beautiful, perfect location. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy D.

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

Overview

Owner was outstanding in making sure our stay at the condo was best possible. We were not disappointed with the beautiful ocean views.
Stayed 59 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Great property

Unit was clean and as advertised. We really enjoyed our stay! The only issue was the water didn't stay hot enough to fill Jacuzzi tub.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany A.

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

Condo 510

We loved the condo! This was the best condo we have booked. The view was amazing!!! Everything was clean and nice and neat. There’s a book the owner reads and responds to; which is awesome!! We had a great time even with not so great weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Happy Wife Happy Life

Exceeded our expectations. My wife and I celebrated our 30 year anniversary. I planned the trip and my wife was extremely pleased with my selection. We thoroughly enjoyed our week. The property was perfect in every way. Would not hesitate to do it again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet O.

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

Fun times

Very pleasant! Water was beautiful and accommodations were nice. We left a couple of boogie boards and some beach chairs for the next visitor. One light bulb in second bathroom was trying to go out, blinked some. Made some great memories
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ashley G.

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

Beachfront!

The condo was right on the beach which was the selling point for us! The only downside was the cleaners didn’t do a great job. The cabinets in the kitchen and bathrooms looked like they had never been cleaned, I had to wipe off toothpaste splatters in the master bath, and the fingerprints on the fridge and kitchen cabinets. The glass on the balcony was foggy and dirty with footprints on it. It would have been nice to be able to see through that. The ice maker in the wet bar never worked and the one in the kitchen would melt the ice together in big chunks. We also couldn’t find the switch to the garbage disposal. The condo itself was very spacious and just like the pictures. The kitchen had everything you would need which was great. I just think the owner needs to double check the cleaners because it seems like they are lazy and half clean. The night time pool supervisor was rude the first day about the wristbands but he was the only one that seemed to care if you wore it or not. The guys at the beach chair rental were rude unless you tipped them and they only gave you a good spot if you tipped and they would verbally let you know.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Dream Vacation in a perfect location

We absolutely loved the condo. It fit our family of 5 perfectly with plenty of room. The condo was well equipped for cooking and having breakfast on the balcony. We are already looking at dates for next year to stay in this condo as we enjoyed it so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Jackson S.

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

Long but please read :)

The room itself was clean and nice. No complaints about that! There were some things that needed to be fixed, painted, replaced etc but nothing major or that affects your stay. I understand how in the peak season it’s hard to do certain things when you are having to turn the place around so quick week to week. The condominium is where we had some concerns. This has nothing to do with the owner of the condo but I will say I never heard from them either. Not even a message saying “Hope you all made it to the condo if you need anything feel free to message! Have a great week!” Anyway…..Both elevators had issues while we were there. The pool was broken the day before we got there and then again on our last day there. They would not allow any kind of shade besides for a baby unless you rent theirs. We paid too much for the condo to also have to rent chairs etc. So overall the condo was nice and clean but we would not stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Ian D.

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

Mediocre

The view was spectacular and access to the beach was perfect. However, upon arrival there were dirty towels and used hair tie in the tub, dirty dishes in the dishwasher, one working remote for three separate tv's, multiple lights burned out, the floor was filthy, sticky and turned our feet black, and the door to our balcony from the master suite was completely nonfunctional. The staff was rude and both offices were rarely open if you actually needed something. I checked the offices multiple times a day for three days before catching someone to get a parking pass and wrist-bands. Thankfully, no one was actually checking for passes and wristbands like they claim or else it would've taken three days of our vacation before my family could've accessed the beach, pool, or even parked on-site. Also, be aware that if you require more than 2 towels, a trash bag, or a spare roll of toilet paper, you must provide that yourself. I've done a fair amount of traveling and have received better care from Motel 6.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zach G.

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

Amazing Condo!!!

Condo was perfect for what we were looking for! It was extremely clean and had a lot of great upgrades. The only recommendations I would mention would be fixing the TV in the guest bedroom to work with cable like it says it has and either cleaning or replacing the living room couch and chairs which were stained and dirty on arrival. I would still book another trip at this condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Amazing stay in Destin!

My family and I were so pleased with our stay. Everything described in the listing was detailed and accurate. The condo was BEAUTIFUL and clean, as well as very spacious. We are a family of six and everyone had plenty of room. The amenities were easily accessible and we loved that two chairs and an umbrella were included. Any questions I had were answered immediately by the owner. I would highly recommend this condo!!! We will definitely look at booking here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

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

Beautiful Condo with an amazing view

Our family of 4 had an amazing stay at this beautiful condo. I always look for properties with ocean views and this did not disappoint. The interior of the condo is also beautifully decorated, and extremely well maintained. The parking spot and the condo itself is directly across from the elevator so very easy to get to. We found the complex, as well as the area, to be very safe and secure. Our stay was over Spring Break with our two teenagers. This area of the beach we found to be free of spring breakers and more family oriented. Communication with the property manager was great. The complex is nicely kept and smells freshly cleaned daily as they mop out the elevators and commons areas multiple times a day. Another thing we noted about this complex is with only 8 floors, as opposed to the neighboring complexes with 18 floors, our section of the beach was much less populated. You will find everything you need here for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane H., Rochester, MN

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

Destination Destin!

Beautiful vistas, comfortable accommodations, wonderful access to beach walks and heated pool and hot tub… So good for the Mind-Body and Spirit!
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by AJ

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I and my wife love traveling and have traveled the world. We have been married for 25 years with two kids. We stayed at many world class resorts and have loved the way Four Seasons and Ritz Carlton do business. We wanted our guests to experience the same quality and feel special and forget everyday worries. We wanted to make the condo like we could live in.

Why they chose this property

It is in the heart of Destin with convenient beach access and close to restaurants. Covered parking and close to elevator was a plus.

What makes this property unique

It's central location in Destin gives you easy access to food, shopping, entertainment and fun within minutes.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests