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Sterling Sands 803 in Sterling Sands, Destin

Gorgeous beach view home with balcony, pool & fitness room

  • 4 guests
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 3 beds
  • 2 baths
  • Check in  after 4:00 PM
  • Check out  before 10:00 AM

Overview

Kick back and take in the incredible beach and Gulf views from your furnished balcony at this comfortable, family-friendly condo on the Panhandle. Slip on your provided pool bands and head downstairs for a swim in the shared, heated pool, work up a sweat in the fitness room, fire up one of the shared grills and enjoy a cookout, or take a stroll out to the adjacent beach. You'll find something for everyone here at Sterling Sands!

Located alongside the Emerald Coast Parkway, this vacation rental is within walking distance of several popular restaurants including the Back Porch and the Pancakery. For groceries and essentials, you'll find a Target and a Walmart Supercenter, both about a mile from this condo. And if you're looking for some fun beyond the beach, head over to Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park, the largest water park on the Emerald Coast, just a little over a half-mile up the road.

Things to Know
Elevator in the building.
Beach service is not included. A beach service vendor sits on the beach, and guests that wish to rent from the vendor must go out to the hut and pay them.
This unit has a max occupancy, including children. These are rules set by the State of Florida and the State of Florida Fire Codes. The Fire Codes go by square footage and not the beds in a unit. If you arrive with more than the max occupancy listed, the HOA will not allow you to check-in and you will not be entitled to a refund.

Permit Number

CND5603900


Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 king bed

Bedroom 2

2 double beds


Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • BBQ grill
  • Beach
  • Beach front
  • Beach view
  • Beach access
  • Bed linens
  • Blender
  • Cable TV
  • Coffee maker
  • Communal pool
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Dryer in common space
  • Elevator
  • Gym
  • Hangers
  • Heating
  • Hot tub
  • Ice maker
  • Internet
  • Iron
  • Kitchen
  • Long term stays allowed
  • Ocean front
  • Outdoor pool
  • Oven
  • Paid parking
  • Paid parking off premises
  • Patio or balcony
  • Resort
  • Resort access
  • Sea view
  • Stove
  • Swimming pool
  • TV
  • Towels provided
  • Washer
  • Washer in common space
  • Water view
  • Waterfront
  • Wireless internet

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Reviews

4.6

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Steps from the beach with stunning, unobstructed views and easy access to private sands and pools, the condo combines spotless, well‑equipped rooms—fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer and roomy balconies—with attentive, responsive staff and beautifully maintained grounds. Guests praise the safe, family‑friendly atmosphere, daily pool upkeep, and clear communication from guest services, making it an ideal, comfortable base for shopping, dining and memorable Destin beach stays.

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Anonymous Review from Vrbo / Expedia

September 2026

This condo was perfect getaway for my mom and I. I slept in the bunk bed room. It is very small. But I was glad to have a full size bed rather than a twin. That being said you had to move the ladder for the top bunk to get the door open or closed. Might be cumbersome if you had someone sleeping up top. The view was amazing! So easy to hop on the elevator and be on the beach in minutes. Loved being on a private access beach. We rented chairs and an umbrella. Well worth the price to walk right up to your spot every day without having to jockey for a space. I found several live sand dollars on the east end of the beach. Straight out where the water was just deep enough to barely touch. My toes were good at finding them just under a thin layer of sand. Never found any I could keep that weren’t dead and intact. But it was fun finding the live ones and setting them free again. Only complaint was the person that I encountered at the desk where you have to pick up the parking pass and wristbands. I’m not sure if the price listed really includes the 15 per person cost or if it will be on top of the total I was given for the rental. The young lady working was very curt and obviously upset that I had rented through a 3rd party unaffiliated with her company. So rude. Be sure to follow the link you’ll be sent to your inbox in the VRBO app. She got frustrated as I tried to locate the link and finally provided me with a QR code where I could complete the purchase. Visibly she was put out!

Avari response:

Melinda, it warms our hearts to hear that you and your mom had a perfect getaway at our condo. The amazing view and the convenience of private beach access truly make for a memorable experience. We're glad you enjoyed the full-size bed in the bunk room, even if it required a little maneuvering with the ladder.

Finding live sand dollars sounds like such a delightful adventure! It’s wonderful that you were able to connect with nature during your stay. We appreciate your feedback regarding the parking pass and wristbands. We strive for a seamless experience, and we’re sorry to hear that the interaction at the desk didn’t meet that standard. Your comments will help us improve our service.

We hope to welcome you back for another beach escape soon!

Anonymous Review from Vrbo / Expedia

June 2026

Anonymous Review from Vrbo / Expedia

May 2026

I enjoyed my stay at this location. The communication and instructions for getting into the unit were straightforward and easy to follow. The unit is as exactly as described and pictured. The view is great! The building as a whole was quiet and safe with families as well as adult groups. Everything in the unit worked as expected. If you're looking for a unit ocean front with pool and other amenities this is the spot! The location is central to Walmart, restaurants and gas stations and any other needs that may come up. The mattress on the master bedroom could use a replacement but it was comfortable enough. All in all this was the reset vacay I needed. I would recommend ot others as well as would return again myself.

Avari response:

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the communication and instructions easy to follow. It’s wonderful to know that the unit met your expectations and that you appreciated the great view and the quiet, safe environment.

We genuinely value your feedback about the mattress in the master bedroom. While we’re glad it was comfortable enough for your stay, we’ll certainly take your suggestion into account as we strive to maintain the highest standards for our guests.

It sounds like you had the perfect reset vacation, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime. Thank you for recommending us to others!

Anonymous Review from Airbnb

April 2026

Our stay was great!! Right in the middle of Destin were everything is at! Would definitely stay again!

Kalie D

October 2025

Love the location and felt very safe. Stunning views with lovely beach and pool. Good amount of kitchen ware. Only a couple negatives with the comfort of bed and plumbing drainage.
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