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Sterling Shores

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Condo, 3 Bedrooms
Condo, 2 Bedrooms | View from room
On the beach, white sand
Sun deck

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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1751 Scenic Highway 98, Destin, FL, 32541
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Morgan Sports Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

Destin

At Sterling Shores you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Destin Beaches and within 15 minutes of Henderson Beach State Park. .Each condo features a balcony, satellite TV and a ceiling fan. A fridge and a microwave make in-room dining convenient. Free toiletries and a wardrobe or cupboard are also available. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site outdoor swimming pool. Added amenities include gas grills. There's also the convenience of free self parking.
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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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Back Porch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fudpuckers Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Sterling Shores

As a guest of Sterling Shores, you'll find an outdoor pool and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Destin condo is smoke free.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Sterling Shores offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations with free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to balconies. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower. Televisions come with satellite channels.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)

General

  • 43 units

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

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Guests are required to download the property's Vacasa - Vacation Rentals mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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.

Property is also known as

Sterling Shores Destin
Sterling Shores Condominium resort
Sterling Shores Condominium resort Destin

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Sterling Shores?

Yep, Sterling Shores has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sterling Shores?

Yep, Sterling Shores is a short 5-minute walk from Destin Beaches. Fun beach activities include windsurfing and fishing.

Does Sterling Shores have a pool?

Sterling Shores has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sterling Shores?

No, Sterling Shores does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sterling Shores?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sterling Shores?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Sterling Shores?

There isn't one on site, but Indian Bayou Golf Club is a short 16-minute walk away.

Sterling Shores Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Tina

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The condo smelled like fish when I walked in there was a big bug catcher on the kitchen counter I was harassed by staff two days in a row for non payment I paid in full in January for a November trip. Half the living room electric didn’t work and that included the tv found the fuse box in kitchen behind a mirror After I spent 30 mins searching Had to throw the breaker two days in a row Condo was very very out dated and the kitchen was lacking in utilities and dishes The toilets did not flush well at all had to old the handle down for a long time Needless to say I’ll book at a different location next trip and with a different management company
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

scott

okay, no beach view
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views! Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Terry

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No outdoor furniture on patio. Dryer did not work
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dustin

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good: The pool. Bad: Many----- - The electronic lock on the door was very old and didn't always work when the buttons were pushed. We got locked out because the code gets entered wrong when the buttons didn't register. I called property support and got a new code that didn't work also. We had to wait about 45 minutes for someone to show up with a physical key. - The bedrooms are very small. The primary bedroom has a dresser in front of the bed and there is only about 9 inches of space to wiggle through to get to the other side of the bed. The bed in the second bedroom is like small daybed and doesn't sleep an adult very well. - The fan in the primary bedroom did not work. - The dishwasher drain got clogged somehow when we ran it and it leaked a lot of soapy water all over the kitchen floor. - The patio furniture was pretty old and dilapidated and missing some hardware.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We stayed here in the past and enjoyed it. The lack of communication of the 8 am construction, and the multiple fire alarms was a big inconvenience. Not saying I won’t be back, just wish I knew about it beforehand. The noise was so bad, we couldn’t stay in the condo most of the time we were there the whole time.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David (Woody)

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Destin 2025

Clean property. Pools are incredible. Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Overall fine- no frills, just the basics

Overall a decent room- we had the basics, but dishwasher leaked, no beach towels, not enough hooks, and terrible pillows. The dishes were a weird mixture, with odd utensils- no pizza cutter but 2 blenders and 2 electric can openers. Pans for cooking & knife options were very mismatched also. The property amenties were what makes this place- pools, grills, lounge chairs, beach access, all amazing! Just the unit itself needs an upgrade.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great trip

Great location, loved the unit, not the greatest views of the ocean from the unit, but you could see the ocean. Easy walk to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genesis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This house has everything, is well equipped, the view is amazing, location was good . Very good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
i love this area but the particular unit is dated & a lil dusty! def could use an upgrade inside. as far as being near everything, sterling shores is conveniently beside all the restaurants and attractions. didnt need to rent a car! we will definitely be back for sure (:
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Solanch

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend this property. It’s quiet, safe, and conveniently located near everything, which is especially helpful when traveling with children. If I return next year, I would definitely choose this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our first time in Destin and our expectations of Sterling Shores was absolutely met. The building was kept (even during renovations), our condo was immaculate, the pool was clean and everything was exactly as it was advertised. Communication from Vacasa was excellent and they answered my questions via text in a prompt manner. We would definitely like to come back and even make this an annual vacation destination!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jesse

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We didn't know that the property was under construction! The face of the property was being all redone, we have pictures of the construction zones taped off - didn't expect to pay 100% for something under construction :(
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Very clean and unit was ready on time for check in. The furniture and decor were outdated. The only issue I had (which I did not report bc it really was not too serious) was that the utensil bin only had 4 forks, 4 large spoons and 4 tiny spoons. We are a family of 5
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

RHETTA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our trip. The condo was very clean. However, the owner didn't put alot into decorating to give you that welcome or home feeling. In one of the bedrooms, the chester drawers was broken and the paint on the nightstand was peeling. Not enough seating in the living room for comfort and the dining room table and chairs were not comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

DeWitt

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was overall pleasant. The weather was beautiful, and the beach itself was stunning—with crystal-clear, turquoise-tinted waters and warm, white sand that felt like a dream. Our room was clean and well-stocked with towels and amenities. We appreciated the entertainment options, including games, reliable WiFi, and unlimited streaming TV—perfect for unwinding after a day in the sun. However, I can’t give a full 5-star rating due to a few concerns. First, the room lacked curtains, which impacted our privacy. It was also smaller than expected, and the large mirrors, while stylish, created an illusion of more space than there actually was. It’s also important to note that the condo is not directly on the beach. To access it, you must walk past the pool, through multiple gates (including crossing a street), which can be a burden—especially when carrying beach gear. Because of this, I wouldn’t recommend Sterling Shores for elderly guests or those with mobility or health concerns, as the trek to and from the beach can be tiring and take away from the overall enjoyment. Additionally, the umbrella and chair rentals were overpriced. More troubling, though, was the behavior of some guests. We encountered several individuals who were rude, and at times, made inappropriate and racially insensitive remarks. These encounters cast a shadow over what should have been a fun, welcoming beach environment. Despite these issues, I still love Destin, FL, and would happily return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Great
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful, pools were very well clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025