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Sterling Sands Gulf-Front Condo, Pool & Beach

Beachfront condo near Destin Beaches

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A spacious living room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A spacious room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a wooden floor, a white cabinet, a teal chair, and a framed picture on the wall.
A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, stainless steel appliances, and bar stools.
A fitness center with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A beach with rows of green beach chairs and umbrellas, a wooden fence, and a boat in the distance.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Morgan Sports Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Destin

On the beach.You'll find Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park within a 15-minute walk of this Destin condo. Also, The Track Family Recreation Center is within half a mile (1 km) and Nancy Weidenhamer Dog Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • The Track Family Recreation Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Destin Beaches - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Morgan Sports Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 1 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Back Porch - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Candymaker - ‬10 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.

Sterling Sands Gulf-Front Condo, Pool & Beach

Summary:

Sterling Sands 702



The Space:

Let the warm sands and emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico (and the delicious ocean breeze) help you relax at Sterling Sands. This family-friendly condo is located on the seventh floor, and therefore grants marvellous and unparalleled ocean and beach views from all the windows and especially the furnished balcony. Wood-look tile is everywhere in this condo, allowing guests to stay cool with no carpet in sight. Central air conditioning will also help everyone stay comfortable. This balcony is the perfect place to enjoy your daily cup of steamy coffee or some snacks at night while you listen to the waves crash on the shore.



Back inside, this Gulf-front retreat boasts an open floor plan that combines the kitchen, living room, and dining area for even more togetherness with your group. The built-in wall desk is perfect for completing remote work or schooling before visiting the beautiful Emerald Coast. Let the group unwind in the living area and watch a fun movie on the mounted 65-inch flatscreen SmartTV while you treat them to delicious snacks or even a full-course meal thanks to the fully equipped kitchen - it features all modern stainless steel appliances (and beautiful granite countertops) you need to create memorable meals.



If you'd like to have a barbecue during your stay, you can use any of the several shared gas grills available in the complex. Guests will have unlimited access to great shared amenities, such as an outdoor heated pool (heated all year round), hot tub, and even a fitness centre. There are two walkways that take you directly to the beach, and each has a shower and spray-off area for your body, feet, and toys.



If cooking isn't really your forte, there's no need to worry - there are a plethora of nearby restaurants such as Merlins Pizza, The Back Porch, Waffle House, and so much more. A WalMart SuperCenter is less than a mile to the east, and both a Publix Grocery and a Whole Foods Market are within two-and-a-half miles to the east. The number one attraction here is the beach, of course. But roughly 150 yards north is The Track - Destin. This is the perfect place to go if you're travelling with kids; this amusement park offers go-karts, mini-golf, kiddie rides, bumper cars, and more. One and a half miles east is the Henderson Beach State Park, which is a great option if you'd like to try something other than swimming and sunbathing. Here you can ride bikes through scenic trails, try your luck at fishing, enjoy hiking, or treat your friends to a fun picnic experience.



Things to Know

Elevator available.

One parking space inside the covered parking garage available.

Beach chair and umbrella rentals are available through our onsite provider, Sun, Sand & Sea. Located in the beach shack onsite.

The maintenance team cleans commonly used items at least every three hours. These include door handles, gates, elevator keypads, etc..

This unit has a max occupancy, including children. These are rules set by the State of Florida and the State of Florida Fire Codes. The Fire Codes go by square footage and not the beds in a unit. If you arrive with more than the max occupancy listed, the HOA will not allow you to check-in and you will not be entitled to a refund.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

HOUSE RULES AND TERMS By booking this reservation, you agree to the terms below and to the Avari Vacation Rental Agreement sent after booking. Any...

Pets

  • No pets 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sterling Sands Gulf-Front Condo, Pool & Beach to the airport?

This condo is 24.2 mi (36-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sterling Sands Gulf-Front Condo, Pool & Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Sterling Sands Gulf-Front Condo, Pool & Beach to the beach?

This condo is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sterling Sands Gulf-Front Condo, Pool & Beach offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sterling Sands Gulf-Front Condo, Pool & Beach?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at Sterling Sands Gulf-Front Condo, Pool & Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sterling Sands Gulf-Front Condo, Pool & Beach?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Sterling Sands Gulf-Front Condo, Pool & Beach have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Sterling Sands Gulf-Front Condo, Pool & Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is Sterling Sands Gulf-Front Condo, Pool & Beach to downtown Destin?

This condo is 0.1 mi away from Destin.

Sterling Sands Gulf-Front Condo, Pool & Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Location & Property

Great property, very clean and perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Destin, FL

Nice accommodations. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

The unit was clean and beautiful with a full kitchen set up. Property was well maintained with a great location for everything you want to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Destin Beach vacay

Beautiful 2BR/2Bath with ocean front views and full kitchen. Very comfortable and conviently located to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach front with heated pool

Lots of space for the family and it was right on the beach. The heated pool was also awesome for the cooler and windier days. Also, super close to restaurants and amenities. My family really enjoyed our stay here and if we are ever in Destin again will be booking here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly Recommend

Absolutely spotless condo. Beautifully decorated and gorgeous beach view. Large pool, very tidy in common spaces. Would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location with Easy Beach Access

Great access to the beach with a nice balcony. The master bedroom opens onto the balcony as sell.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice . Clean . Good view

This was a nice place. It was clean , checkin process was easy , had a nice beach view n pool was also temp controlled. Will book again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A hidden gem

Condo was nicely appointed, well kept and a very pleasant stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very nice place, clean and comfortable. Umbrella and chairs rental included was nice amenity.

Check in facility was small and unfinished. Staff were nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach vacay

This property is well situated in Destin. Close to grocery and activities. Beach is beautiful. Balcony was my favorite spot in condo.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation

Great place! Would come back. Very clean and great updates. Had everything we needed. Amazing balcony with gulf view!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Beach Getaway

Sterling Sands is the perfect summer getaway. I loved the condo, private beach, and friendliness of the people. The check in is seamless. Thus is my second time and I will definitely return to Sterling Sands. Thanks VRBO.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

We had such a great time! Pictures that are listed were accurate and even better in person. Beach access was great and the pool/hot tub area was really nice. Everything was clean and well taken care. We had a great experience and we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Great Year

This is our fourth year coming to Sterling Sands. Always happy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Beautiful view and condo. Only issue was that the code given to us for the door at checkin didn’t work, but that was fixed with a quick phone call. Would definitely return here!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Trip

Our trip was amazing! From check in to check out, the process was organized and easy. The condo was as advertised. It was very clean, in a great location, and with the best view!! Good restaurants, entertainment, and grocery stores are very close. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, easy access to the beach, and easy to communicate with

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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Location

Every time we come to Destin we stay at Sterling Sands. This was the first time we stayed in this unit. It was very nicely maintained, well appointed and extremely clean. Our stay was wonderful with the exception of the bed pillows. They were awful. I just ordered pillows & pillow cases from a local store for the stay and the issue was solved. I would definitely stay at this unit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot on the beach

Clean property. Gorgeous view. Lived that beach service was included. The only snag we had was the codes we were provided to the beach and pool access gates were incorrect. The maintenance man ended up giving us his code since ours was incorrect. I wpuld 100% stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A nice stay

Condo was nice. There may have been a mix up with the TV controllers in that the remote in the main room did not adjust the tv beyond turning it on. There are parking fees and fees to use the pool. It was nice that the host provided for two of the beach chairs and umbrella. Other outside tents and furniture is not allowed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional Stay

This unit exceeded our very high expectations. The unit is very well maintained and is even more beautiful than the pictures. The view is stunning. We really enjoyed sleeping with the balcony door open to listen to the waves at night. The unit is more spacious than I expected and the 2nd bedroom was perfect for the kids. We were happy to find the storage closet full of beach toys and a few floaties for the kids. The included reserved beach chairs and heated pool were icing on the cake. There’s no cooler or beach towels so keep that in mind. The location is perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

loved it

We had the best stay and loveddddd this condo. It had a closet with a baby float and sand toys so we didnt have to go out and buy any or pack extra. My kids slept in the bunk beds, along with my mom who came slept on the full size. It had everything we needed and just a great location. It wasnt a busy part of the beach. Only thing i would consider is to bring more trash bags. Two wasn't enough for my family, that was the only thing. Thanks for a great stay and we will definitely be coming back to 702!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Destin Vacation

This property was amazing! We loved the place, location, room and all the amenities! The view was breathtaking from our balcony. I would love to stay here if we ever come back. The only thing I might recommend is to have some kind salt or pepper, maybe some Saran Wrap or baggies. We had to go out and buy a lot of stuff we had to throw out before we left. We stayed a week and ran out of dishwasher powder and laundry detergent. We left the detergent for the next guest if needed. And beach towels would have been nice as well, as we had to go out and purchase. Other than just the kitchen extras, we have no complaints. We were checked in on twice, and the problems/questions we had were addressed promptly. Beautiful place and would 100% recommend. Destin is a beautiful place. Thank you so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Place

First, this is a gorgeous home, decorated beautifully and the view is spectacular! One major downer was, as per a prior tenant mentioning 3 weeks ago, there were only 2 hangers in the whole place! My son and his fiancé stayed in the 2nd bedroom with no hangers, no dresser/drawers and no shelving. Luckily it was just the 2 of them (and not 4 people) in that room as they had to use both bunk beds for their clothing. Unfortunately, the smell of fish lasted 3 days until we finally found a used pan in the oven. My last huge negative was that the beach doesn’t get raked for seaweed. The sand is AMAZING here and sadly it was covered in seaweed the 5 days we were here. We still enjoyed our stay and would love to visit again. Highly recommend renting a pontoon boat and going to Crab Island!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022