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

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A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a television. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean.
A resort with a large pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A beach with blue umbrellas and lounge chairs.
A balcony with a view of the ocean, wooden deck, and outdoor seating area.
Incredible lagoon pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Destin Beaches

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this condo is near the beach. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bluewater Bay Tennis Center or Preston Hood Athletic Complex. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Destin, FL

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 - 9 min walk - 0.8 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

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Back Porch - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fudpuckers Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Candymaker - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 🌴Gulf+Pool Views~FAB Lagoon Pool~Renovated~3BR Sterling Shores 502 have a pool?

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

Is 🌴Gulf+Pool Views~FAB Lagoon Pool~Renovated~3BR Sterling Shores 502 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 🌴Gulf+Pool Views~FAB Lagoon Pool~Renovated~3BR Sterling Shores 502?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🌴Gulf+Pool Views~FAB Lagoon Pool~Renovated~3BR Sterling Shores 502?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🌴Gulf+Pool Views~FAB Lagoon Pool~Renovated~3BR Sterling Shores 502?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 🌴Gulf+Pool Views~FAB Lagoon Pool~Renovated~3BR Sterling Shores 502 located?

Situated by the sea, this 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

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was great. Loved the condo and how clean it was. The only issue we had, was being told that we would have to pay 69 to keep our beach chairs out.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! We're glad you enjoyed Sterling Shores 502 and found it clean. We apologize for the inconvenience regarding the $69 beach chair fee — those rentals are handled by the association or a third‑party vendor and the fee is outside of our control. We appreciate the feedback and hope to welcome you back. RealJoy Destin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an amazing stay, excellent service, it feels like own home. Our kids and us enjoyed a lot.very clean.perfect place to stay with family, friends and little and young kids. Perfect location walking distance to all the water park amusement park and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad Sterling Shores 502 felt like home and that your family enjoyed the stay. It’s great the unit was very clean and the location worked well for the water park, shopping, and nearby attractions. We’d love to host you again. RealJoy Destin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice condo with a great view. Very clean and spacious. Not a far walk to the beach or pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad you enjoyed the view, cleanliness, and spacious layout at Sterling Shores 502. It's great the beach and pool were an easy walk. We hope to host you again. RealJoy Destin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was great. My friends and son really loved it. The beds and pillows were comfortable. It pretty much has everything you need or want to make it feel like home away from home! The location is absolutely perfect. We were able to walk to the beach and if we got hungry The Back Porch was a short walk away. We’ll definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad Sterling Shores 502 felt like a home away from home and that your group enjoyed the comfortable beds and pillows. It's great the location and nearby dining (The Back Porch) made your stay easy. We look forward to hosting you again. RealJoy Destin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2024
Shaun, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear that our property met your needs and that you enjoyed the beautiful ocean view and comfortable indoor spaces. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

We loved our stay. This condo is exactly as the pictures show. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2024
LaDonna, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled you loved your stay and found the condo just as pictured! We look forward to your return. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation trip

Great location. Awesome facility and beach service!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2024
Carl, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're so glad you enjoyed your experience at our location and found our facility and beach service to be awesome. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2025
Lacey, thank you for your wonderful review! We're glad the size of the condo worked well for your family and that you found easy access to the beach and restaurants. We would love to host you again in the future! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2025
Shelly, thank you for your feedback! It's great to hear that you enjoyed the clean condo and the spectacular views from the balcony. We're glad you made use of the pools and found nearby restaurants to your liking. The sound of the waves adds to the experience, doesn't it? We hope to host you again soon! Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Loved our stay here! Clean, comfortable and close to everything! Elevators were a little slow but that’s the only complaint. Perfect location and very close to the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2025
Thank you for your 5-star review. We're glad your family had a wonderful vacation and enjoyed the condo, stunning views, pool, calm water, and sunsets. We’d love to welcome you back! Best, RealJoy Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2024
Denis, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear that you found the check-in process easy and enjoyed the well-maintained property, private beach access, and clean condo. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2024
Taylor, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the property to be exactly as expected. We look forward to your next visit. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2024
Christine, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're so glad to hear you had an amazing time and enjoyed the beautiful views from the deck! We hope you join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2025
Joseph, thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the late notice about the construction near the building. We understand how this could affect your experience and will work to improve communication in the future. We’re glad the condo was clean and appreciate you choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2024
Kellie, Thank you for the 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear that your family had the best vacation and enjoyed the clean, comfortable property along with the pools and easy beach access. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is one of the very best we have experienced. The unit, the location and the service were excellent. The property is carefully maintained; not just our unit but the entire complex and grounds. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the spacious balcony overlooking the ocean, the lush gardens and the lagoon pool. The kitchen had everything we needed for our three week stay and made it easy to cook for ourselves. The furnishings and decor were beautiful and the king bed was very comfortable. The property managers were very responsive and ensured we had " a five-star" experience. We especially enjoyed the private beach club across the pedestrian crossing from the lagoon, which features a heated shallow pool, a bathhouse, a raised deck with seating overlooking the beach and a boardwalk to the sand with foot washer and shower. With respect to the beach description we experienced some confusion. The listing describes free beach service with two chairs and umbrella but the cabana boy charged us 48 per half day in order to use the beach chairs. The beach sand is soft and white and the ocean access is easy and shallow. We loved our time here!
From the Beach Club deck- perfect for your morning coffee and bird and dolphin watching.
The lagoon pool view from the unit.
The beach access to our happy place!
Stayed 18 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2024
Janice, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you loved the condo and all the amenities it had to offer. We appreciate you bringing the issue with the hot water to our attention, and we will look into it to ensure a comfortable stay for all our guests. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2024
Lori, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience, especially with the swift resolution to the washer issue and the exceptional service provided by April. It's great to know she was able to assist with the TVs and provide valuable information, despite the confusion of having many remotes. We'd love to welcome you back for another stay. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th vacation

Very comfortable bedding. Elevator access sucks! Everyone we talked to- said NEVER AGAIN, AND THIS INCLUDES OUR FAMILY. Elevators took forever. At least an hour getting to our room and an hour trying to get an elevator down. Pathetic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Nice condo, only one elevator working

The condo was nice and clean. Beds were comfortable. I liked how the trash chute was right across from the condo. Our only complaint is only one elevator was working for the entire unit. This meant long wait lines for the elevator. As far as I know only one operational elevator the entire week. We were also supposed to have parking passes left in our condo, however no parking passes were found. Luckily we ended up no needing them after all. Condo is across the street from a great restaurant and beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
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