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LOOK AND THEN DECIDE: Exceptional Renovated beachfront: W/Beach Service

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View from Balcony
Kitchen
Breakfast Bar
Dining Table
Dining table
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6115 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach viewBeach view
  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Gym
    GymGym
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Destin, FL
  • Popular LocationBig Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park11 min walk
  • Popular LocationMorgan Sports Center14 min walk
  • AirportDestin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)20 min walk
  • Popular LocationDestin Harbor Boardwalk6 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: W/Beach Service

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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. Beach service is included from March 1- October31st.

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 floorcondo 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
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Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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.

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 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.
Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 11 min walk
  • Morgan Sports Center - 14 min walk
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 3 min drive
  • Destin Commons - 4 min drive
  • Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 6 min drive

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
  • ‪The Pancakery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Hooters - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is LOOK AND THEN DECIDE: Exceptional Renovated beachfront: W/Beach Service pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at LOOK AND THEN DECIDE: Exceptional Renovated beachfront: W/Beach Service?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LOOK AND THEN DECIDE: Exceptional Renovated beachfront: W/Beach Service?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is LOOK AND THEN DECIDE: Exceptional Renovated beachfront: W/Beach Service located?

Nestled on the beach, this Destin condo is within a 15-minute walk of The Track Family Recreation Center, Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

CINDY L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beach Vacation
Was good
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Erica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice condo, perfect location!
The condo, as well as the entire property, was very clean and well maintained. The location was great and the views were spectacular. My husband and I had a wonderful vacation and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Krista N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice condo. Great location.
The check-in office was the HOA office which is a hole abs not appealing at all. The guy who checked us in asked my name and handed me an envelope with a parking pass and 2 bracelets. He barely spoke and gave no information. Not a great first impression. The condo was really nice and had everything we needed, except the correct code for the gates. There was one listed in the condo aficionado was incorrect. Another renter told us the code and it changed again throughout the week with no notice. Good thing we didn’t get stranded outside the gate. Destin is beautiful and the condo has nice views of both sunrise and sunsets from the balcony and/or beach. Beach chair service was great! So thankful for that. We had a nice stay and would recommend to anyone. Don’t judge it with the check in service, it does get better.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Actual Oceanfront
When we look for a beachfront condo, so many times the pictures are ocean view. This condo is beachfront, no access road in between, and being on the 5th floor you don’t view the pool directly below. This condo has been recently renovated and everything was in working order. My literal only complaint is the TV stand in both bedrooms sticks out farther than the dresser. After hitting my head on it twice while getting clothes out the dresser, I moved everything out of the dresser. Honestly, there is so much storage in the bedrooms that mit using an entire dresser was not an issue. I highly recommend this condo!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meghan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Condo
We loved out stay! The owner was very accessible and accommodating with any issues we had. We will stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Chelsea s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
August 7-14th 2021
The condo is nice, but I saw another review complaining about the bunk beds and coffee table being unstable. This is true and I would have thought it would have been fixed by the time we visited, but it wasn’t. Overall the place was fine for what we needed and Ajay was great to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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.

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English

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