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The Crab Trap- Silver Shells - St Lucia 705

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A large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of high-rise buildings.
The Sand Bar with a wooden deck, a green roof, and a menu board.
A sign for Compass Resorts at Silver Shells, featuring a beach resort and spa.
A dining area with a round table and six chairs, a chandelier, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Destin Beaches

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Morgan Sports Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Destin

Destin is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Ready for a night out? Consider Club LA and LuLu's Destin, FL..
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Morgan Sports Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Henderson Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Back Porch - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fudpuckers Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Candymaker - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Crab Trap- Silver Shells - St Lucia 705 have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Crab Trap- Silver Shells - St Lucia 705?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Crab Trap- Silver Shells - St Lucia 705 on 1 Nov 2027 start from £550, 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 The Crab Trap- Silver Shells - St Lucia 705 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Crab Trap- Silver Shells - St Lucia 705?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Crab Trap- Silver Shells - St Lucia 705?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Crab Trap- Silver Shells - St Lucia 705?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Crab Trap- Silver Shells - St Lucia 705 located?

Situated in Destin, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Morgan Sports Center, Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Nancy Weidenhamer Dog Park and Gator Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Crab Trap met all of our expectations and needs. Nice condos with plenty to do for the kids with live music on weekends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2026
Thank you for taking time to leave a great review. We agree the live music is a nice touch. We hope to have back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was nice & Clean. Me & My Family Enjoyed Our Stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2026
Thanks for taking the time to review your stay. We hope you choose us for your next "beach escape".
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nice place for a really good price. Lots of amenities for family friendly. It is a resort style.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2026
Thanks for the review. We do our best to provide great value for our guests. Please come back and stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We texted the host and were able to check-in an hour early. This is a beautiful condo with a great view of the gulf. We enjoyed meals on the lanai. It was very clean and there were plenty of towels for our use. The check-out process was very easy. The pool was beautiful. The only disappointment was that the living room tv was not a "smart tv" and we could not get Netflix to watch a movie at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2026
Thanks so much for the review. I'm so happy everything went well during your stay. We will definitely ask the owners to upgrade the living room TV. Thanks for staying with us and we'd love to have you back.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice property, but the bedrooms was very hot due to no air exiting the vents!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2026
Thanks for the review. I'm sorry the bedrooms seemed to be warm for you. The AC works properly but the rooms can get hot during they day due to facing the western sun and the large sliding glass doors. We recommend leaving the curtains drawn during the day especially in the late afternoon when the sun shines through the glass.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very cozy

Great location easy checking in and out. Had a wonderful time
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2023
We would love to have you back in the near future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful stay

Back porch restaurant was close & great food. Spacious rooms, property very secure. Staff was great if you had any issues. Would definitely return for another stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2020
Thanks for taking time to review your stay. Please come back and visit with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our stay at St. Lucia was phenomenal. The condo was very clean and equipped with beach essentials like sand toys, foldable chairs, and small cooler. I loved the private beach access.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Silver Shells Destin FL St. Lucia

Great condo with everything we expected.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun 2023
We are so glad! Please come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

First time in Detin & renting a condo! Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would love to have you back in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Spring Break

We had great weather and loved the pool, hot tub, tiki hut and most of all the beautiful beach! Our condo was very nice too!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trip of a lifetime!!! Everything was amazing.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect condo on Destin!

This condo is gorgeous! All the amenities are there, tastefully decorated, comfortable beds and pillows, nice jacuzzi tub, beautiful view from balcony, lots of wall to wall windows, and in a perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at St. Lucia. Our goal is to make your stay as comfortable as possible! We would love to have you back anytime. Thanks, Beach Escapes Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!

Clean, friendly and simple. We really enjoyed our weekend away. I highly recommend this property and team.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2023
Thanks so much for the review. We work hard to make check in simple and to make sure each condo is clean for all our guests. Please come back and stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week!

The condo was great - perfect location and very roomy/comfortable for our family of 5. We had a great trip & the check in/check out process was easy. I’d definitely recommend this condo and hope to return soon!!! Thanks for a great trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We would be happy to have you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Destin 23

Condo was just as advertised, resort has all the amenities, weather was perfect. We had a wonderful time and will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and would love to have you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice Condo

This condo was very clean and well stocked with kitchen utensils, pots and pans. The beds are super comfortable with high end linens and quilts. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2021
Thanks so much for taking the time to review your stay. We would love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We will be back!

We had the best time! The condo had everything we needed and the resort was close to all the fun. I did extensive research on resorts and location and this one was definitely the best. We drove by ones we considered and I’m so glad we went with silver shells! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2024
So glad you guys had a blast! We hope to have you back in the near future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

2023 Vacation

We enjoyed the stay at the unit. The place was clean and we loved the amenities. Th pool was nice along with the Spa and outdoor activities. We will definitely share our experience with friends. Tks ClovisJ
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2023
We really appreciate your review. Please come back and stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Get away with sister.

What you see in the pictures is what you get when you get there. It was roomy, it was comfortable close. Right on the beach. We enjoyed all the advantages of where we stayed we had a great trip
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and would love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect except most of the outlets were not working. Safe and secured access. Really like that the building is literally at the beach entrance. The Track, kiddos attraction is right across the street
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
We have stayed at Silver Shells multiple times. Love the location, pool and beach it’s the only place we will stay in Destin. This condo has a good view BUT could use some updates. All the corners of every room, behind toilets, and baseboards were all dirty and covered in dust. Drapes dirty and torn. Carpet in bedrooms very worn. Needs a thorough clean. Beds are uncomfortable and pillows are even worse. Minimal supplies. Plan on buying toilet paper, paper towels and trash bags. We were disappointed because SS is such a nice resort style place to stay. Will look for a different condo next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2026
Thanks for the review. Condos definitely take a beating during the peak months and we really appreciate your feedback. We will be doing our annual deep clean shortly and will address the issues pointed out here. We didn't hear from you during your stay which makes seeing this now disappointing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great trip!

Condo was great! Everything was very clean and easy to access. We did not like having to drive to a separate location Several miles away to retrieve key fobs and return them at same location. That was a bit inconvenient after driving for so long but other than that it was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thanks Cathie! We hope to have you back in the near future. The key fob retrieval is actually for guest convenience, because if left in the condo and guests were to arrive later than 8 pm, the garage locks down and guests are unable to access without the key fob. So for consistency and to better serve guests, we have them at the office in the rental key box for retrieval after hours.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very nice resort

Silver Shells is a great resort. We stayed in St Lucia and the property was very clean. The balcony is a good size and we enjoyed a few meals at the outside table there. The bed was comfortable, however the pillows were flat. So maybe bring your own pillows. Very nice master bath. We couldn't figure out how to connect a cable to the Internet to have more options to watch TV but overall, we had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2024
Thanks for leaving a review. We will make note about the pillows and switching to cable and streaming instructions. We would love to have you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location! Extremely Clean! Excellent amenities!

Everything was perfect about the stay. Very clean, Nicely decorated, and can't beat the location. The one downside is that you need to pick up and drop off your wrist bands and key fobs 5 miles away in the opposite direction of the airport. We did not rent a car so it was an inconvenience for us to not be able to just pick up and drop off on the way in the cab. But everything else was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we can't wait for you to come back
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