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)
Common Space
1 Double Sofa Bed
Guest Bedroom
1 King Bed
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Guest Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Sterling Shores 609-Gulf Views-Steps to Beach-Pool
***Please note, Sterling Shores waterproofing project begins June 2, 2025 - Mid-Jan, 2026. This unit will directly be affected starting late July and ending late Oct, 2026. There will be temporary restrictions to balcony access or common areas, as well as noise and contractor presence.***
Sterling Shores is a gated resort community located in the heart of Destin. Spectacular views of the white sand beach and the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico greet you as soon as you enter the open concept living area with floor to ceiling windows. Please be advised a painting project will begin June 1, 2025 - Labor Day 2025. Following Labor Day 2025, a balcony and walkway project will then begin and balconies will be closed. Once walkways begin to be coated, walkways will be closed. This construction is mandated for the safety of all staff and guests of Sterling Shores.
The 1392 sq ft spacious floor plan includes 2 bedrooms with king size beds, 2 bathrooms, a queen size sleeper sofa and a fully equipped kitchen. Smart TV's in the living room and bedrooms with premium cable and wi-fi provided. Comfortably appointed for up to 6 people. Recently updated with new paint, new furniture and décor to give you the ultimate beach vibe.
The expansive balcony is accessible from the main living area and the Gulf view primary bedroom. The private, fully furnished balcony provides an area to sit back, relax and enjoy the panoramic view of the Gulf and watch the waves roll in.
The resort includes 2 separate pools. Providing plenty of room for everyone is a large lagoon pool with walk in access to a kid's swim area with mushroom waterfall and conveniently located near the outdoor barbecue grills. The second pool is beachfront with access to our private beach area and, in season, a drink and snack bar. The well maintained grounds also provide plenty of areas to play catch or throw a frisbee.
This welcoming condo is conveniently located to restaurants, shopping and family fun activities. Whether you are looking to stay busy and explore Destin or just relax and unwind, this is the condo for your beach vacation!
*Rentals must be within a Saturday - Saturday week in Summer & Spring/Fall Breaks*
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Destin
Located in Destin, this condo is near the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of 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. With jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Destin, FL
What's nearby
The Track Family Recreation Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Destin Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Morgan Sports Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Henderson Beach State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
Subway - 10 min walk
The Back Porch - 2 min walk
Chick-fil-A - 14 min walk
Fudpuckers Beachside Bar & Grill - 2 min drive
Pelican Beach Resort - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Sterling Shores 609-Gulf Views-Steps to Beach-Pool pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Sterling Shores 609-Gulf Views-Steps to Beach-Pool?
As of 10 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sterling Shores 609-Gulf Views-Steps to Beach-Pool on 21 Aug, 2026 start from S$260, 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.
How much is parking at Sterling Shores 609-Gulf Views-Steps to Beach-Pool?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sterling Shores 609-Gulf Views-Steps to Beach-Pool?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sterling Shores 609-Gulf Views-Steps to Beach-Pool?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sterling Shores 609-Gulf Views-Steps to Beach-Pool located?
Situated by the sea, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Track Family Recreation Center, Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Miramar Beach is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thank you, Jackie! We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the great location and found the check-in process easy. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Easy to find everything. Had everything we needed. Clean.
Shelly D.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun, 2025
Thank you for your review, Shelly! We're glad to hear that you found everything easily and that the place met your needs. Cleanliness is a top priority for us, and we appreciate your feedback. We hope to welcome you back on your next visit!
My husband, friends , and I enjoyed our stay very much at Sterling Shores ! Very relaxing and enjoyed ever minute!
Suzy C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr, 2024
I am so happy you enjoyed your stay. I sure hope you were able to go to the Candy Maker store on your visit. Let us know when you are ready to come back!!!!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patti P.
6 Apr, 2019
Destin condo perfect location
Really enjoyed the convenience of the location and a simple walk across the street to the beach was perfect. Both bedrooms with their own bathroom worked out very well and the view every morning was nice to See. Would definitely rent this condo again.
Great condo. Perfect location. Beds are super comfy. Will definitely stay here again.
The only negative is the clothes dryer…it’s pretty old. It takes several rounds to get clothes dry.
Jill D.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2024
Thank you Jill! We will suggest replacing the dryer to the owner.
This is our 6th time being in Destin and loved staying at Sterling shores. Great pool for kids and easy access to beach. Very nice and clean grounds. Only thing I would suggest is to have a few more dish towels and couldn’t find any pot holders, which really wasn’t a big deal just used a towel!! We will book this place again!
Home was spacious and clean and updated decorating Beds were VERY comfortable and none of us had issues sleeping. We enjoyed the covered porch is was just as spacious as interior. We didn't cook but kitchen was well Stocked. We would recommend rental and
Would book there again
We enjoyed this condo during our stay. The condo was well equipped in the kitchen and bathrooms. We found the condo very clean upon arrival. The beds were the most comfortable beds I have ever had in a rental. One thing is the dryer wouldn’t dry our laundry. We had to run it 3 times to get clothes to fully dry. But that wouldn’t stop us from staying here again.
I booked a last minutes weekend getaway for myself, 12 yr old son and husband. We just wanted to relax and we did just that. The view was absolutely beautiful. The beach and restaurant with delicious food was within walking distance. I loved the balcony because I could enter it from my bedroom or the front room. The place was very spacious, clean and neat. I would love to stay here again!
This was my 6th visit to the Sterling Shores property and my 1st time staying in this condo. The size was great for 4 people and the unit was very clean. Very nice view of the water from the balcony. We will be booking with this unit again in 2025. This unit is directly in front of the elevator which makes loading and unloading convenient. You won't hear the elevator at all from inside.
Mike L.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct, 2024
Thank you Mike! Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Shelley P.
27 Sept, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Our condo was great but all the construction going was annoying. I wish we would have known about but no where were we made aware of it. It should have been in listing or an email making us aware of this. I had even messaged with owner twice and it was not mentioned either. I realize the construction was necessary I just feel we should have been told especially since it was our floor and right outside our door.
Shelley P.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2025
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Shelley! I’m so glad you enjoyed the condo itself, but I’m really sorry about the construction and the inconvenience it caused during your stay. I completely understand how frustrating that must have been, especially being right outside your door.
We’ll make sure to communicate any future construction updates more clearly so guests know what to expect ahead of time. I really appreciate you pointing this out—it helps us improve, and we hope to welcome you back for a smoother, more relaxing stay next time!
I always take my own cleaning products and wipe everything down before my family and I get settled on every trip. While this place looked clean to the naked eye, the master bathroom smelled like urine whenever I approached the toilet. It looked clean. Didn’t smell clean. Even after I cleaned the toilet I still smelled urine so it could have been the floor surrounding the toilet which made me question the actual cleanliness of the entire space. There was a tapping noise in the ceiling or walls every night once it was time to go to sleep. Although it did not keep my family from being able to sleep it was a bit odd. Outside of that everything was awesome. Perfect location. Well stocked with everything we need. Check in and check out process was a breeze. Overall we did enjoy our stay.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr, 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the perfect location and found the property well stocked and check-in/out easy. We appreciate your feedback regarding the bathroom smell and the tapping noise. These concerns will be addressed with our cleaning and maintenance teams to improve the experience for future guests. We hope to welcome you back for another trip!
Overall ok. Just a few things that need improvement.
We enjoyed the condo. Just a couple of things could have really improved our stay. Basically all appliances seriously need upgrading. The televisions were not smart TVs and the remote didn’t work a lot in the den. All TVs need to be upgraded. The coffee maker was outdated and didn’t turn off automatically. And the iron leaked and needed to be replaced. Just overall the condo needs updating.
Clean and nicely decorated condo. They had detail to the little extras you would need. Guest bedroom could use curtain to block outside light and mattress could be better. Overall comfortable couches chair and outside balcony furniture.
This property was very clean. Since we had 2 couples staying there, we enjoyed having both bedrooms with king size beds. There was plenty of toilet paper and 1 roll of paper towels that lasted our 4 night stay- although we did buy more because of the previous comments. 2 small dish cloths are provided (and a new sponge) but a larger kitchen hand towel or 2 would have been appreciated. A starter pack of coffee and filter would have been appreciated. No coffee or filters were provided.
Although clean, there are some areas that could be updated with fresher furnishings.
Our only real complaint was the strict check in time. Our flight arrived at 10am and even though no one was in our room the night before and it was clean & ready, we could not get access to our unit until 3.30. An email to the management to request earlier access was unanswered. Not sure how letting us in earlier could’ve hurt. We had a bit of a hard time finding the garbage chute as the instructions posted on the fridge are not accurate and the Parking pass info is outdated.
Overall, we had a great stay in #609
The view is fabulous and we really enjoyed going to The Back Porch often. It is pricy but portions are huge and the food is good
quality.
Leslie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
About the host
Hosted by Brad Johnson
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