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)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Other Space 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Beachfront Sterling Sands- Pool, Hot Tub, Fitness
Escape to the Shore is Gulf Front Perfection! A description so simple it leaves you knowing your beach vacation experience will be anything but basic. Enjoy an Emerald Coast beach vacation in this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom beachfront 4th-floor Sterling Sands Condo in Destin, Florida. What does it mean to vacation at Sterling Sands? Simple: expansive Gulf views, convenient access to the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, nearby restaurants and retail options, a fitness center, crystal clear beachfront pool, relaxation, and sunsets on a spacious private balcony. This vacation is going to be so far from simple that you simply won’t believe it!
Floor-to-ceiling windows in the living area and primary bedroom complement the breathtaking turquoise water views from the large balcony situated center stage over the Gulf. The kitchen, living, and dining areas are aligned to invite space, comfort, and plenty of conversation, mostly about the truly unbelievable views of the Gulf waters and sugar-white sand as you escape to the Shore. The kitchen is accented with granite countertops, stainless appliances, and pantry space, and is stocked with small electrics and kitchenware. The living and dining areas feature a sofa and chairs, a flat-screen TV, a dining table that seats 4 with additional breakfast bar seating, and access to the balcony. The primary bedroom is adjacent to the living area and boasts beachfront views, a king-size bed, TV, an en suite, a full-size bathroom with a jetted tub, two vanity areas, and a large shower. Enjoy a large walk-in closet and private access to the condo’s large balcony. The serene guest bedroom features two twin beds, a flat-screen TV, and access to the hall bath. The hall bath includes a shower/tub combination and a single vanity. The living area offers additional bedding with a sleeper sofa. From the ground level, walk just steps to the resort’s refreshing pool, which sits just behind a small series of dunes. Then go beyond to the private beach access where the surf awaits. There is also a hot tub, fitness room, and community grilling area on the beach side.
Amenities include Wi-Fi, cable, swimming pool, hot tub, outdoor grilling area, parking, 1 garage parking space, in-unit washer and dryer, hair dryer, iron, and ironing board, and all linens.
Escape to the Shore at Sterling Sands is located in one of the most desirable areas of Destin. Stroll the nearby areas and find easy fast food options, Big Kahuna’s Waterpark, and The Track of Destin with go-karts. A short drive finds Destin Harbor Boardwalk, Destin Commons, Silver Sands Outlets, and many other year-round attractions.
Enjoy it all with Gulf-front perfection at this Sterling Sands property!
*** IMPORTANT INFORMATION: When booking this property, guests are REQUIRED to pre-register at least 2 days prior to arrival with Sterling Sands HOA to receive parking pass & wristbands (The form will be attached to the Rental Agreement), there is a $15.00 charge per guest over 5 years of age for required wristbands.***
* Tents are not allowed on the beach at this property.* *Strictly Enforced - No Pets & No Smoking! Sterling Sands prohibits any type of smoking & tobacco use in all public areas, balconies, common areas and beach. *Russell Vacation Rentals is not responsible for any construction that may occur outside of the properties we manage. *
Rental Agreement Requirement- After booking confirmation, you will receive a Rental Agreement via email (Airbnb via text), sent as an E-Sign document with required signature fields. The Rental Agreement must be signed before your arrival instructions are released.
Primary Bedroom - King Bed Guest Bedroom - 2 Twin Beds Sleeper sofa in the living area 2 Full Bathrooms Fully equipped kitchen - Standard & Keurig Coffee Makers Flat Screen TVs Washer/Dryer Heated community pool, hot tub, and fitness room Great 4th Floor views of the emerald waters of the Gulf Beachfront Easy Self Check-In
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
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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 and a deadlock
Frequently asked questions
Does Beachfront Sterling Sands- Pool, Hot Tub, Fitness have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Beachfront Sterling Sands- Pool, Hot Tub, Fitness?
As of 6 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachfront Sterling Sands- Pool, Hot Tub, Fitness on 19 Apr 2026 start from AU$326, 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 Beachfront Sterling Sands- Pool, Hot Tub, Fitness pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Beachfront Sterling Sands- Pool, Hot Tub, Fitness?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beachfront Sterling Sands- Pool, Hot Tub, Fitness?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beachfront Sterling Sands- Pool, Hot Tub, Fitness?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beachfront Sterling Sands- Pool, Hot Tub, Fitness located?
Nestled on the beach, this Destin condo building is within a 15-minute walk of The Track Family Recreation Center, Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The apartment is very nice with 2 bedrooms, nice view of the ocean. Property has a pool and also beach access, would definitely recommend.
Jason B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for staying with us at 413 Sterling Sands!
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope you return soon.
Please contact us directly for your perfect beach vacation home!
Shelby
Russell Vacation Rentals
This was a great relaxing vacation. The property was amazing and had the best views. I would definitely stay again!
Kari G.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2022
Thank you for your review of 413 Sterling Sands. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your booking with us. Please call us to book your next stay in our area.
We had never been to Destin before but we will definitely be back. It is a beautiful place and the view from this condo is breathtaking.
Every aspect of our stay was great!
Camille B.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2022
Thank you for your review of 413 Sterling Sands. We appreciate your booking with us, and we're glad you enjoyed your stay. Please call us to book your next stay in our area.
Thank you for your review of 413 Sterling Sands. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your booking with us. Please call us to book your next stay at the beach!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jason G.
9 Aug 2024
Destin
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was great, very clean and good location.
Jason G.
Verified
8/10 Good
Melissa F.
10 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Great place. More info before checking would have been great
Very nice place but would have been nice to know that the chairs and umbrellas weren’t included, there’s water aerobics at 10am and construction was being done during our stay.
Location was great. Clean. Overall a great place to stay
Melissa F.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2023
Thank you for your review of 413 Sterling Sands. We appreciate your booking with us.
We do apologize for the information in the communication emails. Unfortunately, we did not have the 2023 Beach Service information prior to your stay. We have recently updated the Beach Service information:
Beach Service: Sun, Sand & Sea Beach Service, Inc. See your Beach Attendant at “The Hut” for Equipment Rentals. Open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 7 days a week from March 1st to October 31st.
Love the location. Condo very nice. Nice large balcony. Lots of start up supplies. Security was awesome. Loved HOA office staff.
Lana S.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2022
Thank you for your review of 413 Sterling Sands. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your booking with us. Please call us to book your next stay in our area.
Beautiful condo, great location and beautifully decorated. No issues with anything all week. It was so nice to just relax and enjoy! Loved it, would definitely recommend.
This was a great condo. We really enjoyed our stay. The location is wonderful! We watched dolphins every morning from the balcony. It was very clean and stocked with essentials to start our trip. It is a bit outdated and the livingroom furniture could definitely stand to be replaced but it was clean. We have a family of 5 and had plenty of space.
Heather S.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2022
Thank you for your review of 413 Sterling Sands. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your booking with us. Please call us to book your next stay in our area.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cindy H.
14 July 2024
BEST VACATION
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Beautiful condo with excellent views of the ocean. Well stocked kitchen, clean, everything in working order. Granddaughter age 5 wants to go back -
Cindy H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Thank you for staying with us at 413 Sterling Sands
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Please reach out directly for your next perfect beach vacation home.
Shelby
Russell Vacation Rentals
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Barbara R.
9 July 2024
Wonderful Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Condo was amazing, close to everything. Condo could use a new mattress in main bedroom. overall was very pleased. Beach service was very good.
Barbara R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Thank you for staying with us at 413 Sterling Sands.
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Please reach out directly for your next perfect beach vacation home.
Shelby
Russell Vacation Rentals
We enjoyed our stay at this condo, and at Sterling Sands overall! The condo was nicely put together, very clean, and had everything we needed. The bed in the master was extremely comfortable! Our two small kids enjoyed themselves, and slept great in the second bedroom. Sterling Sands was also well kept, and access to all amenities was easy. It was also walkable to a few nearby restaurants, which was a nice option. I would definitely stay again and recommend this condo. Thanks for a wonderful experience!
Kim G.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2022
Thank you for the great review of 413 Sterling Sands. We're glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your booking with us. Please call us to book your next stay at the beach!
Great! Went to Isle of Palm but needed to leave the property 36 hours after arrival due to Hurricane Debby approaching. Only week as a family we could take this time off before sending kids to college. Booking this on the spot for the rest of the week saved our vacation. It was a 10 hour drive past our original vacation spot and was worth it. Very responsive rental property team. Great location. Great amenities. Perfect vacation! Thank you!
KC S.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2024
Thank you for staying with us at 413 Sterling Sands!
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay!
Please reach out directly for your next perfect beach vacation home.
Shelby
Russell Vacation Rentals
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
23 June 2024
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Condo needs better cleaning staff. Floors were dirty and rugs in master bathroom smelled nasty. Probably would be better without them.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2024
Hi Jerrell,
We appreciate your booking with us and appreciate your feedback.
We do ask our guests to contact us immediately regarding any maintenance or other issues during their stay.
Our team works diligently to address any issues, quickly and efficiently.
Shelby
Russell Vacation Rentals
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
tony b.
24 May 2024
TLC in Destin
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
My first visit to the Destin area was everything I could ask for and more. The condo was very accommodating- spacious and comfortable. The view from the balcony was outstanding gulf front. So many choices to shop and dine made the location. A short trip on 30A to enjoy all the small towns and amenities. I look forward to returning to stay longer next time.
Very good. The guest bath shower lever was rusted so we had to work to get that shower to operate properly. Otherwise, great!
scott t.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2023
Thank you for your review of 413 Sterling Sands. We appreciate your booking with us. We do apologize for the issue with the guest shower - it has been resolved. Please call us to book your next stay on our area.
This amazing condo was absolutely perfect for our family of four! It was very clean and comfortable! You could not go wrong with the location and the views were second to none! The pictures displayed on the site were true - beautiful water and white sand beaches!
Don't worry about bringing beach chairs and umbrellas - you can rent them! Convenient for sure!
The only negative comment I have would be the gym. The equipment was good, but they need a dehumidifier, as it was musty and mold was visable in the corners. Otherwise, a delight!!
Everything was OK, but just OK. A lot of rules which is fine, but the rules with the listing conflict with the rules of the building. For instance, the listing does not state that personal umbrellas are not allowed on the beach but signs on the property state they are not allowed at all for liability reasons. This is an inconvenience as people pack things for their vacation based on what is communicated to them. Additionally, many signs state no smoking or vaping anywhere on the property but we were forced to experience the aroma of marajuana from morning coffee to after dinner while on the patio. Didn’t care for that.Washer and dryer don’t seem to work well. Wash/rinse cycles don’t rinse well and the dryer takes an extremely long time to dry.The beach is overtaken by the rental service chairs and umbrellas. Maybe that’s how things are now everywhere but we did not expect that. Yes there was technically beach space between rows of rental chairs but no space available without looking directly at the back of another row of chairs.
John J.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2025
Thank you for your feedback and review. We have contacted the Sterling Sands Mgmt about discrepancies in the rules pertaining to personal beach equipment. Your best bet is to use the beach service that is offered and set up at private resorts. We hope you contacted security about the smoking you encountered. There is 24/7 security at this location. Thank you for being our guest!
Really enjoyed the condo. We were a little worried when we got to the office because it is quite run down on the inside, but the condo and property itself was fabulous. Very clean and cute condo and the pool and hot tub were lovely. The view was perfect and it was licated
Jennifer W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2021
Thank you for your review of 413 Sterling Sands. We're glad you enjoyed your stay. The team at Russell Vacation Rentals works diligently to make your stay memorable. Please call us for future stays in our area.
The condo was exactly like the pictures. It was very clean with plenty of kitchen utensils and bowls. We were pleased with everything overall and look forward to staying there again.
Kerri W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2021
Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed your stay at 413 Sterling Sands. Thank you for booking with us. Please call us for future stays in our area.
Condo was amazing.....location was great and pool and beach were beautiful. I took my 5 year old and there were always other kids to play with. Not too loud or crowded either. Will come back!
Lisa K.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2021
Thank you so much for fantastic review of 413 Sterling Sands! Our team at Russell Vacation Rentals is thrilled to know that you really enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thank you for being our guest!
Verified
4/10 Poor
Amber M.
22 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location
Destin Spring Getaway
Property was clean. I felt that there should have been more supplies considering the price & lack of nearby stores to shop for toiletries, groceries etc. Beach Service was ridiculous. Guests should not have to pay for chairs & umbrellas!!!! Price for renting these items was OUTRAGEOUSLY EXPENSIVE.
YOU CAN’T EVEN SIT CLOSE TO THE OCEAN BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO SET YOUR TOWEL INFRONT OF RENTED CHAIRS!!!!!! Security on property was also bad. We were never able to use hot tub because there were constantly children playing in it. Vending machine was also EMPTY ALL THE TIME!!
Amber M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2021
Dear Amber, it is unfortunate that the situations you encountered caused such a low rating on our review of this unit. There are grocery stores, drug stores, and a Super Wal Mart all within a couple of miles of this location. Beach Service is an additional fee and those fees are market-driven, we have no control over it. We will forward your comments about security and the vending machine to the building manager and apologize on their behalf. Thank you for being our guest.
This place lived up to the pictures and my family had a great time. The fact that there was only one elevator (working) for the entire property was frustrating but I guess taking the stairs worked off some of those beer calories.
Daniel M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2022
Thank you for your review of 413 Sterling Sands. We're glad your family had a great time at the beach. We do apologize for the inconvenience of the elevator not being in working order. Please call us for future stays in our area.
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