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Penthouse condo w balcony, gulf views & shared pool&fitness

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A spacious living room with a large window overlooking the sea, a ceiling fan, a sofa, a coffee table, and a side table with a lamp.
A balcony with a view of the ocean and buildings.
A clear blue pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs, with a water fountain in the center.
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.
A dining area with a chandelier, a dining table, and chairs. There is a sofa and a plant in the background.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Destin Beaches
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Morgan Sports Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony

About this property

Penthouse condo w balcony, gulf views & shared pool&fitness

Summary:

Sterling Shores PH03



The Space:

You may notice some minor construction during your stay; however, it should not interfere with your experience



Make sure to book this charming beachfront condo at Sterling Shores Resort if you'd really like to experience a fun-filled getaway with your family or friends! Boasting shared on-site amenities for all ages that include lagoon and oasis styled pools, a fitness center, a grill area to show off your grilling skills, and even a seasonal poolside snack shack to fill up on goodies, this resort has everything you could ever dream of! Enjoy incredible views of the Gulf from your private patio and take advantage of the fully equipped kitchen or dine nearby at one of many fantastic local restaurants.



WHAT’S NEARBY

Entertainment is right outside your door! Head to The Track to challenge your group at a go-kart race or share some laughs at the bumping cars. Big Kahuna (two miles away) offers a handful of slides and rides for all ages, along with an adventure park, pools, lazy rivers, and more! If you're looking to fill your fridge or pick up some supplies, Sterling Shores is just down the road from many popular retailers such as Target, Whole Foods, and Walmart. Looking to hit the links? Check out the fabulous Indian Bayou Golf & Country club.

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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5123680vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this condo is on the waterfront. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons 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 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Track Family Recreation Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Morgan Sports Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Back Porch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fudpuckers Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Penthouse condo w/ balcony, gulf views & shared pool/fitness have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Penthouse condo w balcony, gulf views & shared pool&fitness?

As of 10 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Penthouse condo w balcony, gulf views & shared pool&fitness on 8 Nov 2026 start from AU$527, 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 Penthouse condo w/ balcony, gulf views & shared pool/fitness pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Penthouse condo w/ balcony, gulf views & shared pool/fitness?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Penthouse condo w/ balcony, gulf views & shared pool/fitness?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Penthouse condo w/ balcony, gulf views & shared pool/fitness located?

Situated on the waterfront, 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 and Destin Harbor Boardwalk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thao N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good view from this penthouse. The host responded quickly and helpfully.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2026
Thank you, Raven, for sharing your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the stunning view from the penthouse and that our team was able to assist you promptly. We take pride in providing a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere, and it’s wonderful to know that we met your expectations. We would love to welcome you back for another stay in Destin whenever you're ready to enjoy that view again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best vacation stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna M.

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

Great stay!

The property was just like the pictures. Very clean and great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aramis J.

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

Loved it

Definitely will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Callie M.

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

The Unit was clean, spacious, and beautiful. The view was amazing. Location is perfect.

We had an amazing experience and will be returning again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Beautiful ocean front condo!

Beautiful condo, with ocean view! Easy walk to the pool and beach - we had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

Beach at it’s best

Great place, nice view, easy communication with host. We enjoyed watching the beach and the people from our balcony. Thanks for a nice experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky S.

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

Amazing Time

We had an amazing time & the location was perfect. I loved all the private access to everything. Just a perfect place. Definitely will be visiting again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine S.

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

amazing

I traveled with friends and everyone was very satisfied with this property. Very clean, the pool was ideal, short walk to the beach, and Wal-Mart and other essentials stores were only minutes away. We are looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

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

Girls trip 2024

My sisters and mom and I had the best time! We loved the location and the views from the balcony. Would definitely recommend to a friend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Sterling shores is the best

Very easy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Chavez C.

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

Awesome condo

This me and my kids time in Destin and it was wonderful. The condo was just as expected and the view was wonderful. My kids were amazed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

This unit and property were beautiful! Good location & great views! Definitely going to stay again!

No problems
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Archival

8/10 Good

Jim B.

May 2017 Stay

+ helpful check in - broken screen + fixed next day + beach chairs and umbrella + nice condo unit
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Hello Mr. Boehm, Thank you so very much for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are so very glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay with us at Sterling Shores and look forward to serving your vacation needs in the future along Florida's Emerald Coast. Warm Regards, Mike Kelley
Verified

8/10 Good

Kyle Q.

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

Beach get away

Clean, nicley decorated. Quiet. Great location. Could have used more toilet paper (seriously). Comfort of the beds ranged from fair to good.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Did not disappoint

Well appointed property. Had everything we needed. We love Sterling Shores. Thanks for another great year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene T.

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

Perfectly relaxing

This is exactly what my 2 sisters and niece needed. Everything we needed we could walk to. We even had some grocery items delivered. Great views, and very relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Great location

The property has great kitchen supplies if you plan to cook! Because of covid we wanted quick access to the beach, and didn’t plan to eat out much! So we bought food and cooked, the pools were nice, though the weather didn’t allow us to enjoy them. I’d definitely stay here again. P.S. they have a keurig machine
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

PH03 was nice

I hope someday we can all Come back. The furniture was dark and bulky and the one bathroom was not clean by the shower. On the flip Side, Sterling Shores is beautiful and the view From the condo was amazing!
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We apologize if you felt the home was not on par with our cleanliness standards and for any issues you encountered during your stay. We passed your comments along to our local manager to review and we appreciate guests’ preferences as a means to continually improve. We look forward to hosting your next stay!
Archival

6/10 Okay

Gail W.

Great property and complex!

The property is great but will not book a stay during spring break. Lot of running down cooiriders, slamming of doors, noise, confrontation and car alarms continuously going off. Not very relaxing. We will return in the fall.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Dear Gail, Thank you so much for your feedback. Spring break can be a little rowdy & we certainly apologize for the inconveniences that caused you & your family. We look forward to serving your vacation needs in the future along Florida's Emerald Coast. All the best, Mike Kelley Guest Services Supervisor Destin Area
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique G.

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

Amazing

This was my family's first trip to Destin so we were hoping for spectacular and that's what we got. This penthouse condo was beautiful and the view was even more so. I loved waking up, making coffee, and sitting on the balcony listening to the waves and seeing the dolphins swim along the coast. Just perfect. The instructions to get into the parking lot and into the condo were very easy. Getting to the beach was just a walk past the pool and across the road. Loved this condo and the location. Hope to be back very soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Garry B.

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

Mr

Couple of issues you need to be aware of the road coming in the front door is soil big-time been replaced. Also, you got a leak in the back of the shower in the primary bathroom that’s gonna cause mold to leak if you need to get it fixed the leak to get fixed. The toilet lid in the guest bathroom is broken. Needs to be replaced.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2025
Garrard, thank you for being our guest and sharing your feedback. To clarify, there isn't a road leading to the front door, but we apologize for any areas you felt should be replaced. Additionally, we are disheartened to hear about your concerns with the shower and toilet lid and want you to know that you could have reported them during your visit so our team could remedy them. Your feedback has been shared with the local manager for potential improvements, and we appreciate your input. We enjoyed having you as our guest and hope to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

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

Excellent Experience! 6 of us.

Overall I would certainly recommend this condo. Clean, with a beautiful view, close to everything we wanted but far enough away to feel like a private resort. The pool and the grounds are very well-kept. The elevators are fast and getting to the beach is shorter than some all-inclusive resorts we have stayed at. Everyone had a blast on our vacation and there isn't much negative to say about our stay here. The management team overseeing the property is the best I have ever dealt with. They are very responsive and helpful. Direct text that they respond to within just a couple of minutes, every time. If you plan on staying here, definitely check out the Back Porch restaurant. If you go out in town, my favorite restaurant is McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin near Destin Harbor. Share a meal because they are massive! I hope you find this helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mitesh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Underwhelming stay

When you initially see the pictures and read the reviews for this property you get excited at the possibilities. When you visit reality sets in. Initial communication and booking are fine, upon check-in the condo looks great and the view is brilliant. But once you start to use the facilities reality sets in; the furniture is very old and needs to be updated. You sink in the chairs and the beds are very uncomfortable. The patio furniture is torn and the only part of the property not well maintained. That second bedroom is a complete joke where you barely have space to step inside the room. It was also very deceiving of the management company to inform you AFTER you book about the renovations taking place at the property. This should be disclosed way in advance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the condo’s view, but we’re very sorry that the furniture, beds, and second bedroom did not meet your expectations. We also apologize for any miscommunication regarding the ongoing renovations; we understand how important it is for guests to have full information before booking. Your comments will be shared with the owner and management team as we work to improve both the property and the guest experience. We appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mitchell L.

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

Had a blast

We had a party of six including 4 teenagers. Everyone loved the condo and the view. It is difficult to get I. And out of because of construction, but that really can’t be avoided. WiFi was very spotty and when I inquired with the gentleman in the office, he said there must be too many devices logged on. Did not offer any help. The wall outlets in both bathrooms are not working. Overall a great experience even with the hiccups.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Hello Mitchell- We are sorry to hear that these issues kept you from enjoying a comfortable and relaxing vacation. The comfort and satisfaction of our guests is our priority and we apologize for the issues that you have faced in the home. We hope that this experience has not deterred you from staying with us again in the future. Thank you again!

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