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Wide open view of the Gulf from 7th-floor balcony - easy walk to the beach

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 690.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Henderson Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Wide open view of the Gulf from 7th-floor balcony - easy walk to the beach

Sterling Shores 706

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Sterling Shores is under renovation for a beautification project in which they are working on all balconies and walkways to the condos. Due to this beautification process, one pool closest to the building may close in November very briefly. No other amenities will be affected. Renovations are currently in progress Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The renovation is set to be finished by 1/29/2026. If bad weather interferes with the beautification process, renovations could continue into February. If there are any updates, I will let you know. We have blocked down the units that are primarily affected by this construction. June-Labor Day is painting the exterior and should not cause much of a disturbance. After Labor Day, you may experience floor grinding noise and dust. We are sincerely sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you and we hope you enjoy your stay!
Balcony Closure Dates By Stack
(Example of stack 219 up to PH19)
19- 9/8/25-11/16/25
18 & 17- 9/15/2025-12/20/25
16 & 15- 9/22/25-11/17/25
14 & 13- 9/29/25-11/27/25
12 & 11- 10/06/25-12/01/25
10 & 9- 10/13/25-12/08/25
8 & 7- 10/20/25- 1/8/26
6 & 5 & 4- 10/27/25-12/22/25
3- 11/3/25-12/29/25
2- 11/10/25-1/1/26
1-11/17/25-1/29/26

This charming beach retreat is at the Sterling Shores Resort. The soft white sand, clear turquoise water, and nearby activities will provide a vacation you will never forget. This condo has 2 bedrooms, each with an attached full bathroom and a queen sleeper sofa with a mattress topper for extra comfort. Vacasa staff are located in the ground-floor office to assist with any questions or issues during your visit.

The primary bedroom has a queen bed, an attached bathroom, and a large Jacuzzi tub/shower. The second bedroom has a full bed with its own attached full bathroom. Both bedrooms have ceiling fans, blackout curtains, TVs, and DVD players.
The kitchen is fully equipped and includes a blender, toaster, and Keurig duo coffee maker that uses K-Cups or ground coffee. Four large gas grills are located near the pool.

The living room has a smart TV with streaming apps (you must use your own account to access them), a queen sleeper sofa, two reclining chairs, and a ceiling fan.
The dining table has seating for six, but there are also three bar seats for extra space.

The balcony has a high-top table for unobstructed views of the white sand beach, Gulf, and sunsets. Plus, two patio chairs and a chaise lounge.
The hall closet has a folding wagon for guests to use, and there may be some chairs and beach/pool toys you can use. Please clean the sand off before returning them to the closet.

This property features a lagoon-style pool and a smaller pool by the beach (heated in the winter). Seasonal drink/snack shack by the small pool or an easy walk to the Sand Bar for great food/drinks and live music in the summer (located on the beach at the condo complex to the east). Take out food/drinks from the Back Porch and get sweet treats from the Candymaker.

Sterling Shores is located just off Highway 98, but the condo is well-insulated, so traffic noise is not a problem. It is a short walk to delicious restaurants like 790 Gulf and The Back Porch. Grocery and retail stores just down the road include Target, Whole Foods, Walmart, and Publix. Easy drive to the Destin Harbor for food, entertainment, boat rentals, or excursions. Also, check out Baytowne Village for more food and entertainment.

THINGS TO KNOW
Bath towels and linens are provided, but bring your own beach/pool towels.
Also provided: 1 roll of paper towels, small dish soap, a packet of dishwasher detergent, a packet of laundry detergent, dish sponge, dish towel, trash bags, hotel-size shampoo, conditioner, soap, and toilet paper.
Luggage carts are available to haul items up to the condo, available in the parking garage.
Ice is available for purchase from the vending machine in the east garage.
You can rent beach chairs and umbrellas from beach service, located on the beach near the back porch.
Large parking lot with unassigned parking. No trailers, campers, scooters, golf carts, or boats are permitted on the property.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this condo is on the beach. Destin Commons and HarborWalk Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Morgan Sports Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Henderson Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fudpuckers Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Back Porch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Merlin's Pizza (Destin) - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Wide open view of the Gulf from 7th-floor balcony - easy walk to the beach have a pool?

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

Is Wide open view of the Gulf from 7th-floor balcony - easy walk to the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wide open view of the Gulf from 7th-floor balcony - easy walk to the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wide open view of the Gulf from 7th-floor balcony - easy walk to the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wide open view of the Gulf from 7th-floor balcony - easy walk to the beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Destin condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Destin Harbor Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jerrod H.

Great Location

Easy to get to beach. Easy travel to restaurants in the area. Fun pool area. Beach location was great.

6/10 Okay

Brittany D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Served its purpose

The location of the condo is great. Easy access to the beach (the condo had a wagon!) and pool. Check in and out was easy, and responsive with issues we did have.The kitchen is well equipped. It’s a beach condo so there was more wear and tear because of this. It wasn’t as cleaned as we would have preferred- we wore socks because the floor was dirty from the time we got there. The showers had a drain problem and back up- it was fixed during our stay but we had to clean up the residue. The second room is very small. I think the owners did the best making the best use of space. It was comfortable for a child and adult but two adults would have a hard time in the full sized bed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

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

Great place to stay!

Nice, clean, close to beach. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Cheryl M.

Great location

Close to everything you need on vacation. Restaurants, grocery store and a beautiful pool and beach.

10/10 Excellent

ROY

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

Sterling shores

Clean and comfortable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Skylar P.

Great location and condo

Would travel back kids had a blast thanks for sharing this amazing home
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Great vacation

My husband and I had a wonderful time at Sterling Shores and are ready to go back. It had a great view, clean pools, and easy access to the beach. Everything was clean upon our arrival. Great place to stay!
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8/10 Good

Gregory J.

Clean/beautiful view

The condo was very clean and the view from the condo was beautiful. Beach access was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

Courtney S.

Love the building, but unit needs love.

Let me start by saying the location is great and I would stay in this building again in a heartbeat, but probably not this unit. Check in was easy and smooth and the place appeared neat and tidy upon arrival however throughout our 4 night stay we saw several bugs and spiders, dirt in the corners, stains on the sheets, etc. We asked the host (Vacasa) if there were beach chair rentals for the unit available and were told no and were given the name of a company to call. So we called them and found that they hadn’t been in business since 2022. So we went to Walmart and spent $75 on beach equipment, hauled it to the beach only to find that there ARE chairs and umbrellas available for rent. Very very frustrating. The room had ZERO beach equipment when we checked in, but now it comes with several items because we could not fit it in our luggage. Feels like we should be reimbursed (lol but seriously). Can’t help but be very annoyed by that!! Again, good location but the unit needs some TLC and the third party booking company needs updated on how to respond to FAQs.

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Great condo, awesome location!

Nice condo, well maintained and clean. Sterling Shores is definitely one of the best places in Destin!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

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

Destin Sterling Shores

We had a great stay close to the beach, with access. The view of the gulf was fantastic. Will be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Beautiful View

The room was great and the view was fanastic. Nice and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Lauren E.

706 - must stay spot

Really appreciative of the wagon in the closet, as a mother of three little girls and a husband who was working, this was truly a life savor. HUGE washer and dryer, such a nice and appreciated commodity. since it is right by the elevator, i highly recommend including or bringing a sound machine, it gets loud at night, especially for little ones. definitely needs a pair of scissors.

8/10 Good

Davee P.

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

Clean and worth the money

It’s an HOA community which can be tedious but overall very clean, has everything you need and gorgeous view.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

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

Mrs

Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy K.

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

Sterling Shores 7th Floor

We really liked the way the owner added character to the unit with the beach themed furniture and art giving it a touch of personality, well done. The kitchen was well equipped and funtiinsl
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Great Memorial Day weekend getaway

The condo was adequate. The hallway bathroom was a little disturbing for the kids because of the bedroom door not having a lock and all that kid stuff. AC was on spot and worked flawlessly. Nice to come into a cool condo after long hot days. We really enjoyed our stay. There was some disruption with only 1 of the 2 elevators working. Had to use the stairs several times which was a haul up to the 7th floor. Had to put a lil thought into when to try to go down.

10/10 Excellent

atul v.

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

Nice stay good views of the gulf

Overall a positive experience, short walk to the beach,close to groceries and restaurants. Resort is very well maintained and beautiful to walk around, feels safe and secure. Full marks to Vacasa. Only thing to note of you are an extremely light sleeper the condo is right across the elevator which is a bit noisy. Kitchen was fully stocked and we loved that as we cooked all our meals. Laundry machines seemed brand new and we had a very nice stay and will definitely come back it was good value for money overall and except the elevator noise no complaints at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Ashley B.

#706 Needs updates

Both bathrooms shower water faucets needs to be replaced. They were very hard to turn on. The sliding door to bathroom in bed room #2 wouldn’t close all the way and you could see through door on both sides. I recommend replacing it with a different door for privacy between bedroom & bathroom. The washer machine made lots of thumping noise when I did small load of towels. It also smelled like mildew/mold. After finding that out with my first load I didn’t use it again. Washer machine may need to be replaced or repaired. Overall, the unit was clean & we enjoyed our stay at sterling shore.

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas V.

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

Great Condo

Condo was clean and the location was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Racheal R.

Amazing room with amazing views

My family and I absolutely loved this condo. Right across from the elevator and right by the beach. Everything from check in to check out was perfect!
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10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

Nice place

We had a wonderful time, the condo was very nice for our mother daughter trip
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Great stay

Good location. Great view. Short walk to beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Cristian P.

Awesome

Everything was clean, so confortable, it’s was just awesome everything inside

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