GULF VIEWS IN A PREMIER RESORT!! GREAT RATES!

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Excellent

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9100.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Gym

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Explore the area

Destin, FL

Destin Beaches

3 min walk

The Track Family Recreation Center

7 min walk

Morgan Sports Center

9 min walk

Destin, FL (DSI-Destin-Fort Walton Beach)

6 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Welcome to Sterling Shores Resort & Unit 518.
This platinum rated three bedroom –two full bath condominium, completely renovated, is located in a premier resort. Sterling Shores is located just off Highway 98East, offers more than any other resort development in Destin. And Unit 518 offers you the most luxurious experience.

From the balcony you’ll see Sterling Shores’ many amenities that make it the perfect Family vacation spot. First, there are spectacular gulf views. You quickly see that you are closer to the world’s most beautiful beach than other Destin resorts. Next, you will see beautiful grounds surrounding the massive lagoon pool and the separate private beach front pool & gazebo with a terrific café that serves amazing burgers, sandwiches & a wide selection of drinks. You’ll also find nearby dining options for your entire Family. The Back Porch fronts the gulf and offers the best in local seafood dining in a Family friendly setting; or a take a short stroll to the Ruth’s Chris with its patio grill & bar that offers a more casual service & drinks. After dining, wander over for ice cream at the eclectic Candy Store located just down the street. Finally, take in a movie in the theater just off the Sterling Shores lobby. When you’re back just relax and enjoy the view from the balcony, furnished with beautiful teak loungers, tables and chairs. \

The living area is gorgeous. Stylish furniture, lamps & rugs were added, including a new sectional w/ a pull out queen sleeper. The new 55” Samsung SMART TV has 2 HDMI outlets and a cable box providing expanded channels and crisp HD picture quality. The décor is comfortable and elegant. The large mirror placed over the sofa adds dimension to the room and expanded views of the gulf.

The contemporary dining set comfortably seats six. And, it’s an easy step to the kitchen with everything you need to prepare a gourmet meal. The kitchen has been completely upgraded with a Kenmore Elite Stainless Steel appliances and a new high speed blender. The tiled backsplash brings the look together.

The MASTER SUITE is stunning with new driftwood floor tile. It has a 1080p Flat Screen TV. From the KING bed, enjoy a wonderful gulf view or watch television while you’re relaxing. The driftwood tile carries through into the master bath which has both a jetted garden tub and a separate shower along with new granite counter tops and newly faux finish cabinets.

The 2ND MASTER has also been completely remodeled with a new TEMPERPEDIC QUEEN bed, new linens, drapery, and the driftwood tile flooring. There is also a flat screen TV.

The 3RD BEDROOM also has new décor with child friendly twin over full bunk beds and plenty of room for quiet playtime or viewing the flat screen TV w/ DVD player. The 2nd & 3rd bedrooms share a full bath that also has the new driftwood tile and new granite counters.

The brand new washer and dryer in the walk-in laundry room will keep your beach things clean and fresh.

These original Sterling Shores owners take pride in their beach home and have spared no expense to make sure your Family has a wonderful stay in Destin. The condo easily accommodates up to 8 people and is just the place for the best Family vacation ever.

You must be at least 25 years of age to rent this property. During Spring Break , the minimum acceptable ratio is one (1) person 25 years of age for every two (2) persons under 25 years of age.

Property manager

Best Beach Getaways

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

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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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of 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.

Destin, FL

What's nearby

Destin Beaches - 3 min walk
Morgan Sports Center - 9 min walk
Henderson Beach State Park - 17 min walk
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 18 min walk
Henderson Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fudpuckers Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
‪The Back Porch - ‬1 min walk
‪Merlin's Pizza (Destin) - ‬9 min walk
‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
‪Subway - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is GULF VIEWS IN A PREMIER RESORT!! GREAT RATES! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GULF VIEWS IN A PREMIER RESORT!! GREAT RATES!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GULF VIEWS IN A PREMIER RESORT!! GREAT RATES!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GULF VIEWS IN A PREMIER RESORT!! GREAT RATES! located?

Situated near the beach, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Track Family Recreation Center, Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

8.8

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

20 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn K.

23 June 2024

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

Loved it!

We had a perfect week, and will definitely stay here again! The condo was as advertised and pictured. The pool area and beach were amazing, even nicer than pictured. The bathrooms could use a little updating but everything was clean and comfortable.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lainey

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication

Centrally located near everything!! Really enjoyed our stay! Only thing is there was no direction on how to get to the beach, so the first 2 days we walked a long walk around.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 July 2023

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

Great location

Condo was good, elevators work when they want to, that would be my only complaint is the elevators

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Milford Lee J.

30 Sept 2022

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

Vacation

Clean, and peaceful

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Aug 2022

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

Convenient Location to so many things...

Our group went deep sea fishing....only 13 minutes from the marina.... Another day, played golf...only 11 minutes from Regatta Golf and Yacht Club. Sterling Shores is located across from The Back Porch where we dined twice while there. Food was delicious. Really nice property......

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiara J.

6 Aug 2022

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

Best location

I loved the location of this property. My kids lived the pool and other amenities. We will definitely come back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Tracey E.

14 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Vacation

The codes we were given did not work. Upon contacting the security number posted, we were told the codes we had were 2 years old. This seemed to be a common problem among the guests. The pool was closed for 4/5 days due to... we were told so many different stories we stopped listening. The condo was great overall, the top bunk and pull out were terrible, bring a mattress topper if you plan on staying. You will also need, trash bags, toilet paper, soap, sponge to do dishes... there was a single roll of tp and 1 trash bag. Would be stay here again, probably not but being together with friends for a week was amazing so our trip was 5 star!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

jay s.

26 May 2022

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

Great Condo

Very clean & nicely updated. Very close to beach.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy O.

21 May 2022

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

Disliked: Communication

Fun filled week

Enjoyed our stay. Nice condo- we left boogie boards and inner tubes- should be a nice addition to use in pool or ocean.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leland S.

3 Jan 2022

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

Very nice stay

Had a great time

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thelma G.

6 Aug 2021

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

Priceless

Amazing time with my kids ! Can’t wait to go back again and get the same property ❤️🙏100 percent recommended 👌

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Chryl W.

23 July 2021

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

Loved the pool and beach access

Good place to stay

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

11 July 2021

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

Not What We Expected

The property is definitely aged. The condo itself needs updating. The shower and shower head are 1970s in the master. We didn’t get the proper information upon check-in and no one at the rental management company ever called us back. We had to email maintenance to get all of the proper codes to get in and out of the building and public gates. The wrist bands (which are huge in kids and get lost easily in the ocean) which are free at other places, you’re charged $25 per wristband that is not left there. Very very cheap of management group and owners. We will NEVER stay here or use this beach property management company ever again!! So disappointed…especially after paying a PREMIUM for the room.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Kathy V.

23 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful facility, lacking amenities and bad communication.

First the good. Gorgeous view from the balcony looking out over the ocean, TV in every room, 2 pools, Beatufil grounds, fun candy shop close by, ample seating and sleeping areas, water toys. Now for the heads up. Bring your own toilet paper, dish soap, dish detergent, paper towels, coffee filters, laundry detergent, and cleaning supplies to clean kitchen surfaces. Ironically, there was a very small bottle of shampoo, soap, and body wash in each shower. Don't expect clear or timely communication from property manager. We were not told about needing to supply the paper and cleaning supplies until we asked why we had less than a single roll in each bathroom for a 7 day stay. When we asked about other amenities in the listing they either didn't know, had incorrect information, or ghosted us. Our dishwasher display panel was missing and the dishwasher is coming out of the cabinet. Our toaster was missing, and the property manager first insisted it was on the counter and then asked if they could bring it by sometime when we were out. They never came. We toasted in the broiler and the stovetop. We communicated all of our concerns before leaving a review and got no response. A lot of these issues may not have been as stressful had we had accurate information (like knowing the supplies we needed before paying to Uber to Walmart to stock up for the week), or if our property manager had communicated with us or fixed issues when we communicated them. There are other minor things, not terribly comfortable or well arranged furniture, not a lot of information about local places and interests, or incorrect information. The tiki hut had inconsistent hours and the drinks there aren't great, but the staff there are REALLY sweet (get your drinks from the bar at Backporch instead). But these wouldn't have dampened our vacation spirits much at all. We did have a good time and we enjoyed ourselves.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

4/10 Poor

Tiffany A.

8 June 2021

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Beautiful view but disgustingly dirty

This condo had the view I wanted for our vacation. The location, resort pool, private beach access and proximity to the beach were perfect. Check-in and check-out were both easy. The condo is roomy and well laid out. Unfortunately, it was disgustingly dirty. The living room fan has about six months worth of dust on it. The air vents were all full of dust and black spots that resemble mold. The master shower had many, large black colored mold spots in it. The floor in the master left dust all over luggage. The dryer took about 3 cycles (3-4 hours) to dry each load. The dish washer is missing the plate that labels each button, so it was a guessing game as to which cycle was what. The ceiling and chandelier over the dining table were covered in dust and some webbing was also present on the lights. The master bed itself was noisy and TERRIBLE! I paid $3500 for one week to sleep on a couch. The management company took two days to respond to my cleanliness complaint, so I had to go through VRBO to dispute. I’m still waiting on a resolution for that. If basic cleaning isn’t occurring, I doubt they’re truly disinfecting to reduce Covid spread. It’s a beautiful condo but badly needs updating and a deep clean. Bring plastic ware because we ran out of utensils daily. Also, this property doesn’t offer beach towels and with the dryer situation, I recommend you being extra.

10/10 Excellent

Laura G., Atlanta

25 May 2021

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

Beautiful condo

We loved our stay. Can’t wait to come back. Great location

10/10 Excellent

Wanderley P.

4 May 2021

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

Great place and location

Sterling shores is located a walking distance from the beach. It has great infrastructure for families, particularly kids, with nice swimming pool, barbecue area, and it is very close to commercial areas too. Great place to stay, if you like to stay by the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Kathy A.

19 Apr 2021

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

Family Getaway

The location, view and balcony was wonderful. The condo was very nice but in need of a new mattress in the master bedroom and new comfortable seating in the living room.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

25 Dec 2020

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

MY VACATION WAS AWESOME

The property was very beautiful, lots of parking. The other renter was very quiet and respectable of other. We had a great time and will be back next year the same time.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

STEVE H.

1 Dec 2020

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

The Getaway

Just a little getaway weather was fantastic property was fantastic one thing the condo was a little out dated would of gave it a 5 star pots and pans no good just a few updates and it can be a great place views were great the heated pool was a bonus !!! Will rent again if some things were up dated !! Thank you

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

krystal t.

17 Oct 2020

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

Disliked: Communication

Loved the location

The only issue we had was the pool and beach bands were not left in the room and we had to wait until Monday afternoon to access the those areas. The location is perfect and the beach was beautiful! The second heated pool was great!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Yadira I.

16 Aug 2020

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

Beautiful Condo

When we arrived as soon as we walked thru the door our first reaction was WOWWW! The pictures online don’t do the rental justice. It’s spacious and beautifully decorated. Then you walk thru the patio doors and the view is equally stunning. While it may not be right on the beach (an extremely short walk across the street) but the views definitely don’t disappoint at all! The amenities that the property offers are wonderful as well. The pools are nice along with the private access to the beach are a great bonus. I would book this condo again but in a heartbeat!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020