* Beach-side pool with bar/grill and Lagoon-style pool
* Newly updated furnishings
* Fitness Center and Grilling Area
* Designated Covered Parking and nearby boat parking available
* Just steps to the Back Porch Restaurant
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
*The HOA has scheduled a waterproofing project for the exterior of the building in November 2026. Work will be specifically taking place on the 11th and 3rd floor, and the main breezeway ceiling. At times, guests staying at Sterling Shores may experience temporary disruptions, including the closure of certain amenities and restricted access to balconies. Balcony and walkway closures should only affect the 11th and 3rd floor units at this time. Additionally, this complex will be undergoing a re-roofing project scheduled from May-July of 2027, weather permitting. Please contact our reservation team if you have questions regarding the balcony closure dates or re-roofing dates for this property. In light of these temporary inconveniences, we have adjusted our rates to offer you the best value during this period. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. *
Escape to Sterling Shores 215, a stunning 2BR/2BA "Captiva" floor plan condo in the heart of Destin. Recently updated and beautifully decorated, this bright and vibrant getaway offers a perfect blend of comfort and style. Enjoy breathtaking tropical pool views and just a short 100-foot stroll to the beach. Inside, you'll find stylish new flooring, new furnishings, and a fully equipped kitchen ideal for preparing meals to enjoy on the large balcony, with views that stretch toward the Gulf. With a cozy queen bed in the master bedroom, twin over full bunks in the guest room, and a sleeper sofa in the living room, Sterling Shores 215 comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests. Whether you're relaxing at one of the two community pools, including a beachfront pool, or heading directly to the beach, you're in for an unforgettable stay. Sterling Shores 215 is the perfect choice for a fun family getaway or a relaxing retreat on the Gulf Coast!
**This property is NOT available for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions**
*Sterling Shores offers Beach Services and Watersport rentals for additional pricing.
Sterling Shores is a gated, 11 story complex in the heart of Destin. Boasting a 4300 sq. ft. private lagoon pool, gulf front pool, commercial grill area, BBQ grills, picnic area, and exercise room, located on 9 acres of lush tropical landscaping with 240 ft of beach. Be sure to take advantage of the new bike rack available for owner and guest use in the East Garage next to the ice machines. Beach service is available for guest for $45/day or $225/week plus tax and booking fee. You have to check out Sterling Shores vacation rentals for yourself!
The beach pool is heated from Nov-May, depending on temperatures. The lagoon pool is not heated.
The Bed Setup:
Master Bedroom: Queen Bed Guest Bedroom: Twin over Full Bunk Bed Living Room: Sleeper Sofa
*Although this unit can accommodate 7 guests, the maximum occupancy is 6*
Area Attractions:
Sterling Shores is located in close proximity to Henderson Beach State Park and is near great restaurants and attractions like The Destin Track and Big Kahunas Water Park. Wander the 100 ft down to the beachfront Back Porch restaurant for a bite or drink. Sterling Shores is truly in the heart of Destin.
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.
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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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Destin
Located in Destin, this condo is near theme parks and 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 Miramar Beach. 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.
Destin, FL
What's nearby
Destin Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
The Track Family Recreation Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Morgan Sports Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Henderson Beach State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Subway - 14 min walk
The Back Porch - 5 min walk
Chick-fil-A - 19 min walk
Fudpuckers Beachside Bar & Grill - 18 min walk
Pelican Beach Resort - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Beach-side Pool*Steps 2 Beach*Lagoon Pool*Balcony*2BR Sterling Shores 215 have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Beach-side Pool*Steps 2 Beach*Lagoon Pool*Balcony*2BR Sterling Shores 215?
As of 7 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach-side Pool*Steps 2 Beach*Lagoon Pool*Balcony*2BR Sterling Shores 215 on 29 Aug, 2026 start from S$249, 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 Beach-side Pool*Steps 2 Beach*Lagoon Pool*Balcony*2BR Sterling Shores 215 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Beach-side Pool*Steps 2 Beach*Lagoon Pool*Balcony*2BR Sterling Shores 215?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beach-side Pool*Steps 2 Beach*Lagoon Pool*Balcony*2BR Sterling Shores 215?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beach-side Pool*Steps 2 Beach*Lagoon Pool*Balcony*2BR Sterling Shores 215?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beach-side Pool*Steps 2 Beach*Lagoon Pool*Balcony*2BR Sterling Shores 215 located?
Situated by the sea, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Miramar Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Summer, thank you for your positive feedback. We're glad the condo was clean, updated, and matched what you saw on VRBO. We appreciate you choosing RealJoy and hope to host you again!
We had a wonderful time in Florida -
the unit is well maintained and equipped with anything you would need for an extended stay.
Kia S.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec, 2023
Kia, We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time. We're glad you had everything you needed for an extended stay and we hope you'll visit us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Very clean! The pool was amazing! Although not on the beach, its a super short walk! Definitely recommend!
Whitney B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2023
Whitney, we are happy to know that you would definitely recommend this two-bedroom, two-bath condo, which you found to be very clean. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Had many issues with condo. Only one elevator worked. Took over an hour wait to get luggage in elevator. Tv in room did not work part of time. Called Cox cable - they said to call management. Never could get anyone. Little food in sink when arrived. Overall not a very nice place. Location and oool were nice.
Had a great time with my family, everything was in good condition. The only thing was the bunks beds were a little uncomfortable, Other than that everything was good.
Madelyn R.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2022
Madelyn, we are happy to know that your family had a great time while staying in this two-bed, two-bath condo, with everything being in good condition. We apologize for any discomfort experienced. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Kristine M.
23 Aug, 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Very disappointed
This property was not as listed. There were several issues with regards to the property upon arrival. There was garbage littered throughout the parking lots. The elevator appeared to be under construction with blankets covering the walls of the elevator. The pool patio was littered with garbage and left over food. There was deep puddles of water on the walkway to the entrance of the unit prior to any severe weather coming in. The back sliding door to the patio did not lock. The furniture in the unit appeared old, worn, and dirty (there was greasy fingerprints on the coffee table - as if it hadn't been cleaned at all prior to our stay). The bathroom sink drains did not stay open thus allowing water to fill up in the sink any time the water was run; there were bugs and chunks of mildew that came out of the drain when the sink filled up with water. The master bedroom tub drain was extremely slow to drain so we were showering in ankle deep water. There was sand found on top of and underneath the bedding in the guest bedroom where our kids were to sleep. Overall, this property fell well below our expectations, and with an impending tropical storm we decided to leave after the first night. We feared that we would have issues on the property and in the unit during and after the storm (i.e. no power, flooding, inability to get out of the electric property gate, etc...) thus we decided to leave the property after our first night and before the storm hit. We would not recommend this property to anyone, and will definitely not stay on this property in the future. Overall, this was a huge disappointment for our family.
Kristine M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2021
Kristine, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your rental experience while staying in Sterling Shores 215. Please accept our sincerest apology for any discomfort or frustration that you experienced. We would have been more than happy to send someone to resolve any issues that arose during your stay had we been made aware, including coming to reclean and resolve any plumbing issues. We unfortunately have no control over the parking lots, pool patio, walkways, or elevators at any property such as this one. We will forward your comments to property managers so that they may make sure that these interior issues have been resolved and pass along information related to the furniture to the owner of this unit. It would be their decision to replace such items. Thank you for your patience and for choosing Real Joy.
We enjoyed our getaway to Sterling Shores. The accommodations offered all cooking amenities and the luxury of many family friendly games for all to enjoy. We were slightly disappointed with NO ocean view, though the palm trees and pool amenities captured an inviting view nonetheless. We were aware that beach chairs were not included with rental (unlike others in the past) but had no idea we would be placed on back row away from the water making it difficult to see children playing in water while sitting comfortably in chair. Chair rentals r available which is additional cost that we did not desire. The walk to the beach was not bad, but did not agree with “oceanfront” property listing as it was misleading to rentals. Facility was close in proximity to many fun attractions such as The Track and Destin Commons shopping center. Overall, great vacation getaway.
Sandi W.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec, 2020
Sandi, we appreciate you taking the time to provide us with some feedback regarding your vacation rental experience at Sterling Shores. We are happy to know that you did enjoy your well stocked accommodations and the location of the property. This property is listed as having pool views on Real Joy's website. Thank you for choosing Real Joy.
I will definitely stay here again. It was nice and clean. It was as pictured. It was in a great location.
Tiffany H.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Hi Tiffany, Thanks for letting us know about your stay. We are so glad you enjoyed Sterling Shores 215's great location and that you found it clean. We would love to host you again! We appreciate the feedback and thank you for staying with Real Joy.
Pictures were accurate and we were very happy. As a person who cooks a lot, I was impressed with the best stocked kitchen I’ve ever stayed in!
Katie w.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Hi Katie, thank you for your review. We're so happy you enjoyed this amazing location and the fully stocked kitchen at Sterling Shores 215! We hope you got to check out the 2 community pools as well. Thanks again for your feedback and for staying with RealJoy!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Maria M.
7 Jul, 2025
Maria M.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
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