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Stunning, waterfront home with Gulf views, pool & fitness room access

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Property grounds
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer

Explore the area

Map
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)
    ‪20 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning, waterfront home with Gulf views, pool & fitness room access

Sterling Sands 205

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It's all about the view at this Gulf front rental on the Emerald Coast! Prepare meals in your full kitchen, put your feet up and breathe in the salty sea air from your private, furnished balcony, or head downstairs and experience all the on-site, resort amenities including a large, heated pool, fitness room, and an outdoor grilling area.

While the beach is just steps from your rental, you'll find even more opportunities for fun in the sun at places like the Track where you can hop in a go-kart, play mini-golf, or brave the SkyFlyer, located right across the street. Race down some incredible water slides at Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park, less than a mile west. Or head to Henderson Beach State Park, a mile-and-a-half east, where you can hike the nature trail, do a little fishing, or relax on the warm sands.

Things to Know
Elevator in the building.
A resort fee (for amenity wristbands and parking passes) of $15 plus tax per person (5 years old and up) must be paid during mandatory pre-registering online. Website provided in confirmation email.
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.

Parking notes: There is parking available for a fee and charges will apply for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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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 not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this condo is 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Map
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 - 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

  • 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 Stunning, waterfront home with Gulf views, pool & fitness room access have a pool?

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

Is Stunning, waterfront home with Gulf views, pool & fitness room access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning, waterfront home with Gulf views, pool & fitness room access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning, waterfront home with Gulf views, pool & fitness room access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning, waterfront home with Gulf views, pool & fitness room access 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

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 78 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dedra J.

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

Love

Clean atmosphere, quiet surroundings, walking distance to beach, beach view was everything, definitely will bring my family back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Loved our trip and condo

The condo was awesome very clean, nice and the view was amazing. The pool was heated and had a hot tub. They had plenty of pool chairs and tables. The private beach access was awesome. The only things I thought that needed some improvements were the stove, and the dryer. The dryer took forever to dry clothes and the stove top burners were not level so cooking was a little difficult. Other than that we had a great time, made some memoriesand it was well worth every penny. We would definitely book this condo again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy V.

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

If I could I’ll come here every year!!!

Beautiful views. Right next to the elevators. Quiet place, peaceful, friendly neighbors! This place has it all. I really can’t complain, I’ve enjoyed every second! Sad to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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6/10 Okay

Nancy B.

Great place, great view

Very homey, nice play to stay with kids.
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2/10 Terrible

Jimmie w.

Just awful

I loved nothing this property owner ought to be ashamed. Everything outdated 30 plus years don't even have access to apps. Beds are very old coil springs and very used. Toilets extremely low broken glass wall outlets have no cover. Old style electric stove the list goes on and own. This was a big let down for me and my family after being relocated from sun destin. Just shameful. The security officers they have don't even fit the part they appear very unprofessional. It's like a old retirement home please stay elsewhere!!
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10/10 Excellent

JASMEAN H.

Really Nice

The one and only issue I have is the extra HOA cost per guest that I was not aware of. We only stayed one day and barely got to enjoy the amenities. With the amount in extra fees. I could have stayed at another vascasa rental we love and have stayed at multiple times before. The rental is nice but not worth the extra cost.
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6/10 Okay

Kimberly P.

Good location

Location was great in relation to beach, pool and all things outdoors.
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6/10 Okay

Mark H.

Family trip extended

The beach and the water was amazing.
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10/10 Excellent

Belia E.

That View!!!

Amazing condo! Everything in it was wonderful. We will certainly come back. Can't beat the view.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Neal G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Make you pay extra to use beach

You have to pay extra to use the beach and the pool for a beach front condo. They don't notify you of this until the day before you get there. It's $15 per person. So was an extra $90 plus tax, for my family of six. And we only stayed there one day. Complete rip off.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

Destin condo - great family vacation spot

The view was the best part! East access to pool and beach was nice. Great location near everything we needed. Condo needs a skillet. I’ll bring one next time. Would definitely vacation here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Sharon M.

Good Room

The room was great. Beautiful view and very easy to access. It could use updating in the kitchen and more utensils for cooking.
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8/10 Good

Charles P.

Decent room for the money

For the price we couldn’t complain. Great view, location, and customer service. Our ac stopped working and they had it fixed in a few hours.
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

Well worth the price

Fairly priced room with a beautiful view. Easy access
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Get away

This home is in a perfect location. The rooms were very clean. And the furniture was laid out great to fit the room. The balcony view is amazing. This is about 8minutes away from the Boardwalk among other nice restaurants. We will definitely be visiting this room again.. Thanks for making our stay relaxing.
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10/10 Excellent

Kristine S.

Sterling Sands

We've been staying at Sterling Sands for ten years and have always loved the units we've rented, the location, and the amenities. The HOA representative could have been friendlier.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

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

Girls trip

Excellent service, accommodations, and location!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jaclyn R.

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

Very pleasant

Comfortable and excellently priced
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

Hubbard’s fall trip

View. Can’t get any better. Amenities are superb. Heated pool and hot tub are the BEST!
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2/10 Terrible

David C.

Needed some attention

Not very well maintained.

8/10 Good

Matthew K.

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

Great Beachfront Condo for a Family

Overall, this condo was great for our family. The positives: check-in was easy, the location was great, size was perfect for a five-person family, and the price was reasonable. The negatives: the carpet and living room furniture badly needs replacing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Charlotte M.

Our stay at sterling Sands!!

We really enjoyed our stay, had a wonderful time. Checking in and out was so simple. Loved that we were only on the second floor, and right in front of the elevators so confident! Nice place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Brad C.

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

OMG The Carpeting!!!!

If I owned this condo I would be ashamed to have my guests experience the disgusting carpeting! The carpet tack strip from the kitchen to the living room is so exposed when you walk on it your foot gets punctured! This is a safety hazard especially for small children not to mention the fact that it’s beyond being able to clean the stains. Also the ad didn’t mention there are no streaming services available on any of the 3 t.v.’s which all have HDMI slots to plug in streaming devices. Normally you don’t go to the beach to watch t.v. but we had 2 days of rain and couldn’t go to the beach. Had we known in advance to bring our streaming devices we would have.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

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

Great stay

The only complaint was, there were only 3 forks in entire condo and one very small frying pan which made it difficult to cook.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lionyel M.

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

GREAT location!

The location was absolutely perfect with a stunning view! The condo is dated which I knew but was very disappointed that I was assured the condo with be clean to meet my expectations. The smell was musty when we entered, but I bout my own plug in and we aired it out. Carpet is dirty, shower has what appears to be mold and shower curtain liner looks as if it has never been washed. I was extremely disappointed with the cleanliness being that a lot of reviews has this complaint and it continues to look this way. It’s worth every penny for the view. The property itself was clean with friendly staff. Whoever owns the condo could up the price if they just update and keep it cleaner!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

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