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A heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 691 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Heart of Destin - Beautiful Views - Checkout Summer Rates!

Condo, 2 Bedrooms + Sofa Sleeper, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 4-6)
*10% DISCOUNT WITH 7 DAY RENTAL!
*June Special - Book 5 or more nights and get an Extra Night FREE. (subject to availability)


Fantastic Sterling Shores 5th floor Condo in the heart of Destin. Enjoy this fabulous condo in relaxing and luxurious Sterling Shores Resort. Resort amenities include exquisite landscaping, decks, and gardens surrounding you in a serene ambiance. Fantastic lagoon style swimming pool offers zero depth entry (no steps) for easy access to swimmers of all ages. Just steps away enjoy the beautiful private access Gulf-front beach and additional beachside resort pool (heated). For extra convenience the beachside pool features a cabana style snack and beverage bar with beach service. Food and Drinks delivered to you without leaving your Beach Chair!

Get away from it all while maintaining the ability to stay in touch with in-room high-speed internet access, cable television and DVD player. Condo unit amenities include washer and dryer, full guest bath, and balcony offering breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico and pool.

Fully equipped kitchen includes all cooking and serving essentials as well as microwave and dishwasher. Master bedroom has king sized bed and large private bathroom. The guest bedroom provides double sized bed and private bathroom access. And the living room offers sleeper sofa. Condo is non-smoking and no pet unit. Renter must be at least 25 years old.

Conveniently located in the Heart of Destin, provides access to The Destin Commons, The Track, Big Kahuna's Waterpark and a wide variety of popular restaurants and shops.

Property manager

Rudy Johnson and Sunny Johnson

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Unit size: 977 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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About the neighborhood

Map
FL, Valparaiso

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Morgan Sports Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Henderson Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fudpuckers Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Back Porch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Merlin's Pizza (Destin) - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Heart of Destin - Beautiful Views - Checkout Summer Rates! have a pool?

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

Is Heart of Destin - Beautiful Views - Checkout Summer Rates! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heart of Destin - Beautiful Views - Checkout Summer Rates!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of Destin - Beautiful Views - Checkout Summer Rates!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heart of Destin - Beautiful Views - Checkout Summer Rates! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Destin condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Track Family Recreation Center, Destin Beaches, and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Harbor Boardwalk is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

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Heart of Destin - Beautiful Views - Checkout Summer Rates! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

We took our family here for spring break. Everything was perfect and convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

We have stayed at Sterling Shores many times and this time was just a great as the ones before. The unit was just as described. It was clean and well kept. We had to communicate with the owners during our stay and they took great care of us. We definitely recommend this unit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

We enjoyed our stay with lots to do or just sitting at the pool or beach. Sorry, we left our our 2 travel bottles of water in the fridge):
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

Love the location and enjoyed the stay. Only thing is the dryer squeaks like crazy for the first 20 minutes, enough to drive you mad.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

Travel plans were uncertain because of a potential hurricane so we booked at the last minute. The owners were great and it made for a perfect holiday weekend. Thank you so much for being accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

Very clean property with nice pools and convenient beach access. Our only complaint was the furniture. The sofa bed was really worn and almost unusable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

Pros: Property was very clean, excellent location, access to pools and beach, restaurants, etc. Cons: two bathroom condo only left two small rolls of toilet paper for a 1 week stay. Clothes dryer does not work. Dried towels and clothes for 1 hour and still wet.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

6/10

This was our second time in Sterling Shores. We love the zero access pool for our 5 year old and the beach is beautiful. With few little upgrades and better cleaning this condo would be so much enjoyable. Cons: Underwear was left behind in the drawer and slippers under the bed. The floors were sandy, definitely need better cleaning. Kitchen is very basic but sufficient for basic cooking, not enough of teas spoons, only one trash bag provided. Kitchen towel was full of hairs like it was washed with cleaning rugs. Dish sponge was used. I would expect a new one to be provided. Pros: Closet of beach toys and chairs. Close access to the pool and the beach. Condo provided board games and books and DVD’s.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Overall, I’m pleased with my selection of this property. The owners were very courteous and responsive to any questions that I had. The checking-in and checking-out process was a breeze without any stressful complications. The views of the beach from the balcony are beautiful and access to the beach is literally just across the street. The pool was clean and had a play area for children. The condo itself was inviting with the simple, beach themed decorating. The beds were comfortable, and the bathrooms were reasonable. The floors defiantly could use a thorough cleaning, our feet and socks were black from walking on the floors in the condo. I suspect it is from all the sand that renters have tracked in, but the cleaning fee should really cover a good sweep and scrub to the floors. Very basic kitchenware is provided, but I wish they could have been better quality since we did most of our cooking/ eating at the condo. Overall, very minor set backs that could easily be improved. I will fully admit that I’m a clean freak by nature so I found the cleanliness at par and that was the only issue I had with the property. I would absolutely rent this property again in the future and would recommend it to others. My kids had a wonderful first beach experience while staying at this property!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10

Overall, we enjoyed our stay at this location. Great resort amenities, well kept grounds and pools, and conveniently located to all area attractions, even a seafood restaurant basically on location. The condo was well decorated with new floors. Owners provided closet of beach toys and chairs (which we did not use, but I am sure it is welcomed by many who either forgot to bring these items or planned to purchase once onsite). Our issues were only minor, and only slight inconveniences. We were sent the wrong gate and room codes and spent 1/2 hr or so trying to get in. The owners responded quickly and had it resolved. There was only one roll of toilet paper in each bathroom (inconvenient as that would definitely not last the whole week), but we went to a local store to purchase some (only a slight inconvenience as we were trying to avoid as many public locations as possible with the current Covid-19 situation). Highly recommend having blinds installed in both bedrooms as there are lights right outside the bedroom that shine in and make it difficult to sleep. There is an elevator directly in front of the master bedroom, but there was little noise from it and the other guests. We were concerned that it would be an issue, but it wasn't at all. It was actually convenient as the elevator stopped in front of our door whenever we came back from the pool/beach. The one issue we had with the "private beach" is that it was one of the most crowded beaches that we have ever been on anywhere. A company sets up umbrellas and chairs each morning that takes up a majority of the beach with no space in between (concerning especially when trying to social distance during this time). We never got the chance to just "sit" on the beach due to this concern of not having space. We would just spend our time in the water and walk straight back to the pool to sit whenever we wanted a break from the water. The beach and the ocean is beautiful, just hard to relax on the beach with this many people. Most of this beach area is designated private for each condo complex, so there really isn't any public access, but that limits you to where you can sit and relax. Despite some on and off rain, and having a tropical depression in the gulf when we arrived, the water maintained its pristine clear look and never changed. Beautiful water! Overall, great place to stay with only a few inconveniences. Very relaxing property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10

My group consisted of myself and my four grandsons aged 12 to 17. The property was convenient to the beach and other entertainment venues in Destin. It was clean and although we didn't cook any meals during our stay, the kitchen was fully equipped and ready. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Sterling Shores is my favorite place in Destin and we really enjoyed 506 this trip. I took my 11-year-old daughter right when school ended for a few days of sand and sun and relaxation and it was just what we needed. Everything in the condo was great. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10

This unit was as pictured and a great place to say. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10

Nice condo with just a short walk to the beach and a great restaurant. The complex pool is nice and you get a great view from the balcony. You need to pack trash bags and dish soap if you like to clean as you go, like I do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

The condo looked just as it was listed with a perfect view and convenient location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10

Our family had a great stay. I would recommend more lighting in the bedrooms as it was very hard to see even with all the lights on. I would recommend smaller furniture in the master bedroom. You can't access several of the drawers because the bed is so close to the dresser. All in all it was a good vacation and the owners were very great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Super nice and cozy condo. Perfect for our family. Beautiful view of the beach and the lagoon pool. Condo was super clean and was ready a little early and the owner was nice enough to let us check in early (thank you, Sunny!) We would recommend this condo and would stay in again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Great time
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

We love Sterling Shores! Easy access to the private beach and a great pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

This property is on the 5th floor and provides a beautiful view of the Emerald Coast.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10

I have been staying at this property for years. This particular condo was great! No issues - it was clean, owners were super responsive and had a comfy bed! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10

Received checkin info several days prior. Owners were very responsive answered all questions regarding the area, restaurants grocery etc unit was clean Could use a bit updating
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10

Owners were great, very quick to respond to messages. Condo was exactly as pictured, clean and well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

will make sure I stay here next time I visit destin
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

Love this apartment, beautiful view from the balcony . I called owner because we arrived early and we want to leave our stuff that we can go grocery shopping . He called us back in short time that apartment is clean and that we can go in ! Or vacation was really nice relaxing I recommended this place and will be back !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021