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🌴Gulf+Pool Views~FAB Lagoon Pool~Renovated~3BR Sterling Shores 502

Condo near Destin Beaches in Destin

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A heated pool
Exterior
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
A heated pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8133 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Destin

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Destin Beaches and 2 miles (3 km) of Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park with a stay at this Destin condo. The Track Family Recreation Center and Morgan Sports Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • The Track Family Recreation Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Destin Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Morgan Sports Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Back Porch - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fudpuckers Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 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.

🌴Gulf+Pool Views~FAB Lagoon Pool~Renovated~3BR Sterling Shores 502

Top Reasons to Book This Fabulous Condo:

* Gulf and Pool Views 

* Less than 100 ft to the beach! 

* Free Seasonal Beach Service: 2 Chairs and Umbrella (Available March 1 - October 31st)

* New Flooring!

* Master Suite has Balcony access and Bath w/Soak Tub/Shower

* Beach-side pool with bar/grill, Lagoon-style pool, Fitness Center, and Grills 

* Just 2.5 miles to Destin Commons or walk to the Back Porch Restaurant 

* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service

*The HOA has scheduled a waterproofing project for the exterior of the building in November 2026. Work will be specifically taking place on the 11th and 3rd floor, and the main breezeway ceiling. At times, guests staying at Sterling Shores may experience temporary disruptions, including the closure of certain amenities and restricted access to balconies. Balcony and walkway closures should only affect the 11th and 3rd floor units at this time. Please contact our reservation team if you have questions regarding the balcony closure dates of this property. In light of these temporary inconveniences, we have adjusted our rates to offer you the best value during this period. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. *

Sterling Shores 502 is a 3-bedroom and 2-bathroom condo that is beautifully decorated with newly renovated flooring and furnishing that sleeps 8 comfortably. It has a spacious and luxurious living space that is perfect to host your family for a memorable vacation. The Master bedroom has a King bed and ensuite bathroom with a soak tub and walk-in shower. The Guest bedrooms have a Queen bed in one room and full over full bunk beds in the other with the living room having a queen sleeper sofa! Enjoy watching the sunset or the sunrise from your private balcony. It's close to all of the best restaurants, attractions, and shopping. Sterling Shores is a gated community with a 4300 sq. ft. private lagoon pool, gulf front pool, commercial grill area, BBQ grills, picnic area, and exercise room, located on 9 acres of lush tropical landscaping and 240 ft of beach. Enjoy one of the two community pools, including a beachfront pool, or head straight out to the beach just a short walk away. Come see why Sterling Shores 502 is a Destin favorite!

**This property is NOT available for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions**

*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates*

Snowbird Season runs November thru February. For a quote, select an arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and a departure date (must be the 1st day of a subsequent month). Contact us for alternate date requests and further assistance! All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee.

*Beach chair service includes 1 umbrella and two chairs. The season begins March 1st and ends October 31st.*

*Sterling Shores offers Watersport rentals for additional pricing.

Sterling Shores is a gated, 11-story complex in the heart of Destin. Boasting a 4300 sq. ft. private lagoon pool, gulf front pool, commercial grill area, BBQ grills, picnic area, and exercise room, located on 9 acres of lush tropical landscaping with 240 ft of beach. Be sure to take advantage of the new bike rack available for owner and guest use in the East Garage next to the ice machines. You have to check out Sterling Shores vacation rentals for yourself!

The beach pool is heated from Nov-May, depending on temperatures. The lagoon pool is not heated.

The Bed Setup:

Master Bedroom: King bed
Guest Bedroom: Queen bed
Guest Bedroom: Full over Full bunk bed
Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

*Although this unit can accommodate 10 guests, the maximum occupancy is 8*

Area Attractions: 

Sterling Shores is located in close proximity to Henderson Beach State Park and is near great restaurants and attractions like The Destin Track and Big Kahunas Water Park. Wander the 100 ft down to the beachfront Back Porch restaurant for a bite or drink. Happy Ours is in a wonderful location.

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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • 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

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving 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

General

  • Unit size: 1,429 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

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
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, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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🌴Gulf+Pool Views~FAB Lagoon Pool~Renovated~3BR Sterling Shores 502 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L., Rockdale, tx

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and nice place. Only thing is the construction/updating of the property while there. Being woken up in the a.m by workers on a saturday morning while trying to sleep in on a vacay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was in a great location, with many stores and restaurants nearby. I also really enjoyed the ocean view it made the stay even more relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diana O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Management company was wonderful with communication when we had even the slightest issue. Would absolutely stay at this property again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
We were met with several obstacles during our stay at Sterling Shores. We arrived to find the property under heavy construction which we were not made aware of prior to arrival. Entire floors of the property were unavailable during our stay, our balconies were unavailable during out stay which we were not made aware of prior to arrival, the main pool was out of service for maintenance as well as the fitness center. Construction began at 8am every morning (weekends included) and continued well into the evening hours each night. On one instance construction workers tripped a fire alarm and the entire property was evacuated at 8:30pm. Upon arrival we found that our balconies did not have functioning locks and when we contacted real joy vacations, we were told that it was after hours and the HOA was unavailable to address this. We never received any update or assistance with this matter for our entire stay. Upon checkout we discovered that the dishwasher was not working which we were not made aware of. We did enjoy the Destin area, but due to the above circumstances and poor follow up from real joy vacations, we will not be booking in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay at this Sterling Shores condo. It was spacious and relaxing. We loved having easy access to the beach and both pools, plus the convenience of restaurants close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

guerin n.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina F., Mitchell, Manitoba, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a wonderful family vacation here, nothing to complain! Beautiful condo with stunning views!Kids loved the pool and exploring the beach. The water was very calm with barely any waves during our 2 week stay, perfect weather every day. Enjoyed fishing from the shore and the gorgeous sunsets. We will be back!!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph N.

Condo was clean but the fact they didn’t mention the building was under construction until days after we reserved our stay was a little upsetting.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

leticia e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christine S.

Beautiful View

This is pretty large rental property with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and almost 1500 sq. ft. It allowed seven of us plenty of room to relax. It also has beautiful views of the ocean. That being said, it could use some updating. The bathrooms and kitchen cabinets are well-loved and could use some replacing, along with the finishes and caulking in the baths as it is moldy in places. The space could also use a repaint or touch up at the front.door and master bath as there are peeling spots. The only other bummer is the water heater. It can’t keep up with the eight person capacity of the unit or jacuzzi tub. It would be awesome if it was updated to a “on-demand” water heater. The location, pools and beach service was exceptional!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

shelly s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Sterling Shores vacation

Condo was clean and the views from the balcony were spectacular! We enjoyed the pools and the several close restaurants. Also loved hearing the waves from our balcony.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacey W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break 25

We loved the size of the condo. It was perfect for our family. Easy access to the beach and restaurants. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sterling Shores Fall Break 2024

In general the property was beautiful, well maintained, and well suited to our family. Everything we needed was always found and the condo appliances were amazing. However I was a bit surprised at how outdated the bathrooms were in comparison to everything else. No big deal overall, but still surprised and I felt that although they were obviously clean, they didn’t always look clean based on the age. Also, the property and views were beautiful, but the view shown in the pictures was not the view we had. We were not overtop of the pool as I felt was indicated but very much to the side without a good view. Therefore I was not comfortable letting the young teens go to the pool without supervision since I had no real visibility.from the balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Destin 2024

Property was exactly as listed! Clean and quiet! So close to the beach and pools were so well maintained! We will definitely be back! :)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome spot beautiful view

This was exactly what we needed and beautiful view of the ocean and awesome place inside to hang out…
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time at the beech

We loved this condo, the property. And all the amenities that came with it. We would definitely stay here again. There was one small issue but I would not let it keep me from coming back. There was not enough hot water to fill the jacuzzi tub. But we loved that it came with beach chairs and an umbrella.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views!

We had an amazing time. The condo was extremely clean and comfy, and super close to the beach. Wal-Mart is only about 5 minutes away to grab all of those beach necessities. The best part for us, was waking up and sitting on the deck with a morning cup of coffee. It doesn't get better than this!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LaDonna L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

We loved our stay. This condo is exactly as the pictures show. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation trip

Great location. Awesome facility and beach service!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The check in process could not be easier..The property is and older one but is still very well maintained…the private beach access is great…the condo is well appointed and clean..the say was 5 stars across the board
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dreamy vacation

We had the best vacation! My family of six (with kids ranging from 2 yr to 15 yr old) all enjoyed the property! It was so clean and comfortable. We loved the pools and the easy, short walk to the private beach! It was easy to go back home if we forgot something, needed to make lunch, or put the baby down for a nap. It was also conveniently located to several restaurants and stores! We've already told several friends about the property and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls week

We came had an issue with the washer and they were excellent and getting it working they actually brought in a new one. April was our first contact she was awesome. Gave us a lot of good information the TVs. Have to many remotes.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024