Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
35 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Guest bedroom
1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
Living Room
1 Double Sofa Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Full Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Master Bathroom
Bathtub · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Gulf Front Condo ~ Beachfront Balcony ~ Pool + Hot Tub ~ 2BR Sterling Sands 502
Top Reasons to Book this Gorgeous Condo:
* Amazing views from Beach Front Balcony
* Gulf Front Condo
* Heart of Destin just 3 miles from Destin Commons
* Across from The Track and Walking distance to The Back Porch restaurant
* Free-form beachfront pool, hot tub, fitness room, and covered grills
* On-site kayak/boogie board rentals
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
*The HOA has scheduled window and door replacement beginning in October. This work is estimated to be completed in April 2026, weather permitting. At times, guests staying at Sterling Sands may experience construction noise and debris. Please contact our reservation team if you have questions regarding the specific dates for your reservation. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. *
Location and stunning views, anyone? This Gulf Front condo is located right in the heart of Destin and has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and sleeps 6. The master suite has a king, flat screen TV, and balcony access. The guest bedroom has a twin and twin over full bunk bed (sleeps 4) plus a sleeper sofa in the living room. This condo has been remodeled with quartz countertops, new cabinetry, tile flooring throughout, quartzite vanities in baths, remodeled baths, and new ceiling and tile on the balcony! Upgrades also included new furnishings, large flatscreen TV's for downtime after beachin'.
Enjoy the convenience this gorgeous condo affords along with stunning views of the sugar white sands and emerald water!
**This property is not available to parties of adults under age 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.
*Guests should complete the online check in 3 days prior to arrival to avoid delays upon check in. Guests are charged $15+Tax for guests 5 years and older. Guests will be charged for any lost wristbands. 2 Parking Passes Max. Smoking is prohibited on the property, including the beach. There is one designated area to smoke, it’s located at the bus stop as you enter the property from Hwy 98.*
*Max guest occupancy of 6 for this unit. *
* A link to register for resort fees & parking will be emailed prior to arrival. Sterling Sands is charging $15 per guest 5 years of age or older. *
Sterling Sands is an 8-story mid-rise condo building right in the heart of Destin! With all the amenities you're craving nestled in a tropical setting, you'll love Sterling Sands! Float in the 71-foot free form pool, (heated seasonally), or soak your muscles in the outdoor hot tub. Grill up some steaks or your catch of the day in the covered barbecue/picnic area or work out in the fitness room, enjoy a spectacular sunset or sunrise over the water from your private balcony and have a vacation to remember! You can enjoy the view of the water and the gulf front pool from your balcony. The location of this complex can't be beat, it's right across the street from The Tracks Family Recreation Center, with mini-golf and go-kart racing, and less than 1 mile from Kelly Plantation Golf Club, as well as numerous dining options, including walking distance to the Back Porch.
There's a gulf front pool, beach side fitness room, gas grilling area, onsite kayak/boogie board rental and laundry in the condo.
The Bed Setup
Master Bedroom: King bed Guest Room: Twin Bed and Twin Bunk bed Living Room: Sleeper Sofa
Area Attractions:
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.
Wonderful location, right in the heart of Destin! Right across the street from The Track Family Recreation Center, with mini-golf, go-kart racing and bungee jumping. Walk to the BackPorch restaurant!
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About the area
Destin
Located in Destin, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Miramar Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links.
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Destin, FL
What's nearby
The Track Family Recreation Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Destin Beaches - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Morgan Sports Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Henderson Beach State Park - 1 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Subway - 4 min walk
The Back Porch - 8 min walk
Chick-fil-A - 8 min walk
Pelican Beach Resort - 17 min walk
Waffle House - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Gulf Front Condo ~ Beachfront Balcony ~ Pool + Hot Tub ~ 2BR Sterling Sands 502 have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Gulf Front Condo ~ Beachfront Balcony ~ Pool + Hot Tub ~ 2BR Sterling Sands 502?
As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulf Front Condo ~ Beachfront Balcony ~ Pool + Hot Tub ~ 2BR Sterling Sands 502 on 4 Sept 2026 start from £302, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Gulf Front Condo ~ Beachfront Balcony ~ Pool + Hot Tub ~ 2BR Sterling Sands 502 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Gulf Front Condo ~ Beachfront Balcony ~ Pool + Hot Tub ~ 2BR Sterling Sands 502?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Gulf Front Condo ~ Beachfront Balcony ~ Pool + Hot Tub ~ 2BR Sterling Sands 502?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gulf Front Condo ~ Beachfront Balcony ~ Pool + Hot Tub ~ 2BR Sterling Sands 502?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Gulf Front Condo ~ Beachfront Balcony ~ Pool + Hot Tub ~ 2BR Sterling Sands 502 located?
Situated on the beach, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of The Track Family Recreation Center, Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Miramar Beach and Destin Harbor Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The views were amazing, the condo was very clean and the bunk beds were by far a favorite for the young kiddos! It was perfect for our family. Feedback is every TV remote needs to be replaced or repaired as they were hard use/didn't work at all. Some outlets did not seem to work either. But overall worked very well for our family.
Amy P.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! Glad the views, cleanliness, and the bunk beds were perfect for your family. Appreciate the heads-up about the TV remotes and outlets — we’ll have those checked and repaired or replaced. Hope to welcome you back to RealJoy Vacations.
Richard, Thank you for letting us know that you had a great experience. We're glad this was a great place to stay and we hope you got to spend some time on our beautiful beaches. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
This was our 2nd time staying at Sterling Sands condos, and we would certainly go back. We were very pleased with the accommodations. We had a wonderful vacation.
Gaye W.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2021
Gaye, we love that you had a wonderful vacation while staying in this unit at Sterling Sands. Thank you for choosing Real Joy. Please visit again soon.
Misty, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled you had such a wonderful experience with us. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Just as advertised... beautiful view with all the amenities
Danny G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Hi Danny, we're so happy that you found Sterling Sands 502 just as advertised, with a beautiful view and great amenities. Thank you for your feedback & for staying with Real Joy!
This was a great condo with beautiful views. The second bedroom was perfect for our 3 kids as well because of all the beds. Would definitely stay here again on our next getaway.
Stephanie Y.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2021
Stephanie, we appreciate you letting us know that you enjoyed staying in this great property with beautiful views so much, you would definitely stay here again. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Very clean and well appointed condo. Lots of room. We really enjoyed the balcony, the view and close proximity to the beach.
Pat M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2024
Pat, Thank you for the glowing review! We're so happy you found the condo clean, spacious, and well-appointed. We hope to welcome you back soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
We absolutely LOVED everything about our stay. So clean and convenient. Will definitely be returning soon
Kelly L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2023
Kelly, we are very happy to know that you absolutely loved everything about your stay in this clean, convenient two-bedroom, two-bath Gulf-front condo. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
The view of the beautiful ocean was amazing! We loved how close we were to entertainment, food, and shopping. It was a great experience and we had a blast!
Heather W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2023
Heather, we are happy to know that you enjoyed the location and beautiful ocean view of this three-bedroom, two-bath condo. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
The condo is beautiful and has such a great view. We watched dolphins every morning having coffee. I do think the condo could have been a little bit more cleaner for the price to pay. I think they do a fast sweep for the next people staying. I did let the property know of issues on both bathroom ceilings and fans. I would stay here again for sure.
Lisa F.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2025
Thank you for the 5-star review. We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful condo, the view, and the dolphin sightings each morning. We’re sorry the cleanliness fell short for the price — thank you for reporting the bathroom ceiling and fan issues; maintenance has been notified. We’d love to host you again!
Tammy
RealJoy Vacations
We loved our stay here and loved how close it was to everything! Beautiful views and loved that the beach was never too packed. Everyone was quick to respond if we had questions! We’re already taking about going back with our kids!
Emily S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2023
Emily, we appreciate you letting us know that you loved staying in this two-bedroom, two-bath condo, especially because of its location and beautiful views. Thank you for choosing RealJoy. Please visit again soon.
Great location and well appointed condo. The only downside is the didn’t let us put up our small tent due to the “HOA Rules” for our 7 week old.
Heather D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2021
Heather, we are pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay overall in this well-located, well-appointed condo with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
We were looking to get away from work and school and this vacation did the job. We were so happy to have a perfect view of the beach, including an angle that allowed us to watch the sunset from our balcony. The pool was just the right temperature, the hit tub was awesome. Thanks for a great place that matched the pictures and descriptions!
Amy E.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2020
Greetings Amy, We are thrilled your expectations were met with our Sterling Sands condo. The sunsets are amazing from the balcony. We appreciate your feedback and hope you will come back again soon!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Whitney M.
2 Oct 2015
Amazing View
This location is beautiful and the view off the deck is spectacular! The size of the property is perfect because there are not too many units for the beach front space. Also, this property is central to everything! We loved being right in the middle of the best restaurants and locations! I would definitely bring our family back to this resort.
Whitney M.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
We are so pleased you enjoyed the convenient location and fabulous views from our condo! Thank for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
crystal s.
11 Jun 2017
Awesome!
The unit was perfect for our family! I hope to get it again next year!
crystal s.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
We're so glad you found our condo perfect! We would love to have you stay with us again at Real Joy.
Archival
8/10 Good
Bridget G.
25 Aug 2016
Great facility - Lots of room
Really enjoyed Sterling Sands - Plenty of room, great pool, easy to get to the beach, close to everything we like to do in Destin and loved sitting out on the deck! The only downside was the wait for the elevators and the floors in the condo were pretty dirty (Everything else was pretty clean!)
Bridget G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the deck and the roominess of the condo. We will be sure to have the cleaning crews address cleaning the floors. Thank for your feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Erin D.
9 Aug 2016
Perfect Getaway!
Our family of 7 had a wonderful time at Sterling Sands 502! Our unit was clean, decorated nicely and had all the extra items needed to make for a perfect week! We love that this unit overlooks the pool and beach. We also like the location for proximity to fun restaurants, shopping, etc! We hope to back again next year!
Erin D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
We're so glad your family had a wonderful time in our beachfront condo and enjoyed the great views! We would love to have you stay with us again at Real Joy.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Rick D.
2 May 2017
Very nice time
Very nice. Time
Rick D.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you for staying with Real Joy.
Archival
6/10 Okay
Paul G.
8 Jun 2016
Great Condo But Needs Some Attention
This was our second time to stay at Sterling Sands and we love the property for several reasons. Its location is great for anything and everything on the Destin strip. This unit was very nice overall, however the couch is worn and very uncomfortable and some bed pillows were pitiful.
Paul G.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Hi Paul, thank you for your feedback. We're happy to inform you that this condo has been completely remodeled. We'd love to see you again in Destin. Thanks again for your review!
Great place. Perfect for a quick getaway!!! Excellent view of ocean.
Excellent service, communication and location. A small suggestion us to update second bedroom bunk beds. They are on need to be replace.
Oscar G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2021
Oscar, we love that you enjoyed staying in this great two-bed, two-bath Gulf-front condo with an excellent ocean view and you were provided with excellent service and communication. We will forward your comment regarding the bunk beds to property managers so that they may pass along this recommendation to the owners of this Sterling Sands unit. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
Have stayed at Sterling Sands many times. Never disappoints. The unit was decorated nicely, lots of upgrades. Nothing can beat the view from the balcony though. White sands and emerald waters!
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Hi, thank you for your review! We're so happy you enjoyed the amazing beachfront views and this beautifully decorated condo. We hope you got to check out the gulf front pool as well! Thanks again for your feedback and for staying with RealJoy.
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