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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Morgan Sports Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

GULF VIEWS IN A PREMIER RESORT!! GREAT RATES!

Welcome to Sterling Shores Resort & Unit 518.
This platinum rated three bedroom –two full bath condominium, completely renovated, is located in a premier resort. Sterling Shores is located just off Highway 98East, offers more than any other resort development in Destin. And Unit 518 offers you the most luxurious experience.
The resort is doing a waterproofing project that will end on January 30th 2026, at some times there will be some noise and there will be workers present from 8 to 5 Monday through Friday


From the balcony you’ll see Sterling Shores’ many amenities that make it the perfect Family vacation spot. First, there are spectacular gulf views. You quickly see that you are closer to the world’s most beautiful beach than other Destin resorts. Next, you will see beautiful grounds surrounding the massive lagoon pool and the separate private beach front pool & gazebo with a terrific café that serves amazing burgers, sandwiches & a wide selection of drinks. You’ll also find nearby dining options for your entire Family. The Back Porch fronts the gulf and offers the best in local seafood dining in a Family friendly setting; or a take a short stroll to the Ruth’s Chris with its patio grill & bar that offers a more casual service & drinks. After dining, wander over for ice cream at the eclectic Candy Store located just down the street. Finally, take in a movie in the theater just off the Sterling Shores lobby. When you’re back just relax and enjoy the view from the balcony, furnished with beautiful teak loungers, tables and chairs. \

The living area is gorgeous. Stylish furniture, lamps & rugs were added, including a new sectional w/ a pull out queen sleeper. The new 55” Samsung SMART TV has 2 HDMI outlets and a cable box providing expanded channels and crisp HD picture quality. The décor is comfortable and elegant. The large mirror placed over the sofa adds dimension to the room and expanded views of the gulf.

The contemporary dining set comfortably seats six. And, it’s an easy step to the kitchen with everything you need to prepare a gourmet meal. The kitchen has been completely upgraded with a Kenmore Elite Stainless Steel appliances and a new high speed blender. The tiled backsplash brings the look together.

The MASTER SUITE is stunning with new driftwood floor tile. It has a 1080p Flat Screen TV. From the KING bed, enjoy a wonderful gulf view or watch television while you’re relaxing. The driftwood tile carries through into the master bath which has both a jetted garden tub and a separate shower along with new granite counter tops and newly faux finish cabinets.

The 2ND MASTER has also been completely remodeled with a new TEMPERPEDIC QUEEN bed, new linens, drapery, and the driftwood tile flooring. There is also a flat screen TV.

The 3RD BEDROOM also has new décor with child friendly twin over full bunk beds and plenty of room for quiet playtime or viewing the flat screen TV w/ DVD player. The 2nd & 3rd bedrooms share a full bath that also has the new driftwood tile and new granite counters.

The brand new washer and dryer in the walk-in laundry room will keep your beach things clean and fresh.

These original Sterling Shores owners take pride in their beach home and have spared no expense to make sure your Family has a wonderful stay in Destin. The condo easily accommodates up to 8 people and is just the place for the best Family vacation ever.

You must be at least 25 years of age to rent this property. During Spring Break , the minimum acceptable ratio is one (1) person 25 years of age for every two (2) persons under 25 years of age.

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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

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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

About the area

Destin

Located in Destin, this condo is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Track Family Recreation Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Morgan Sports Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Back Porch - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fudpuckers Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does GULF VIEWS IN A PREMIER RESORT!! GREAT RATES! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at GULF VIEWS IN A PREMIER RESORT!! GREAT RATES!?

As of 5 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GULF VIEWS IN A PREMIER RESORT!! GREAT RATES! on 18 October 2026 start from NZ$803, 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 GULF VIEWS IN A PREMIER RESORT!! GREAT RATES! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at GULF VIEWS IN A PREMIER RESORT!! GREAT RATES!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at GULF VIEWS IN A PREMIER RESORT!! GREAT RATES!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GULF VIEWS IN A PREMIER RESORT!! GREAT RATES!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GULF VIEWS IN A PREMIER RESORT!! GREAT RATES! located?

Situated near the beach, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Track Family Recreation Center, Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Miramar Beach 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. 28 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Braun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay at this property. The owners were always very responsive, the view was great, and everything we needed was very close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dana J.

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

Great location !!

Property was in a great location. Pool was nice, distance to beach great. Condo was nice and had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lainey

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Centrally located near everything!! Really enjoyed our stay! Only thing is there was no direction on how to get to the beach, so the first 2 days we walked a long walk around.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiara J.

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

Best location

I loved the location of this property. My kids lived the pool and other amenities. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jay s.

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

Great Condo

Very clean & nicely updated. Very close to beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy O.

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

Fun filled week

Enjoyed our stay. Nice condo- we left boogie boards and inner tubes- should be a nice addition to use in pool or ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn K.

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

Loved it!

We had a perfect week, and will definitely stay here again! The condo was as advertised and pictured. The pool area and beach were amazing, even nicer than pictured. The bathrooms could use a little updating but everything was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bobby M.

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

Great place

Excellent vacation spot. Not as clean as I would prefer, washing machine and dryer were not up to par. All else was very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy A.

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

Family Getaway

The location, view and balcony was wonderful. The condo was very nice but in need of a new mattress in the master bedroom and new comfortable seating in the living room.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Milford Lee J.

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

Vacation

Clean, and peaceful
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location

Condo was good, elevators work when they want to, that would be my only complaint is the elevators
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia H.

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

Girls Trip

Very impressed with the property grounds and amenities. Pools were great especially the one that is beachside. Close to everything. Condo was clean and laid out perfectly. We had an air conditioning issue but the property management team was responsive and resolved the issue. Would recommend this property and condo.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laney W.

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

Destin 2024

All good!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Convenient Location to so many things...

Our group went deep sea fishing....only 13 minutes from the marina.... Another day, played golf...only 11 minutes from Regatta Golf and Yacht Club. Sterling Shores is located across from The Back Porch where we dined twice while there. Food was delicious. Really nice property......
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Javier C.

Sterling Shores Family Vacation

Sterling shores 518 is absolutely beautiful and clean with quality furniture better than any other rental we've stayed in. Excellent kitchen and spacious dining area for your family! The rooms are big with comfy beds and you get an amazing view of the Gulf from the furnished patio. The master bedroom is huge and has private access to balcony patio. Plenty of amenities such as wifi access, washer/dryer and each room has it's own flat screen TV. The condo is located just steps from the elevator which is convenient. Sterling shores was very convenient with two pools, private beach access with (private bathrooms by the beach), bartender and food service that come to you right on the beach. The Back Porch Restaurant is walking distance from the condo and convenient to get lunch, drinks or dinner. By far the best place to stay! Stayed in August 2016 and fit my large (9 people) family comfortably.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Albert

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Experienced minor issues, including sand in one of the beds. Reported it immediately and was total ignored! Never will stay at that condor again. Paid ridiculous service fees to Vrbo and Host and for what???? no one did anything to help resolve the issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer P.

Beach bum

The Sterling Shores property is well maintained. The unit itself was as pictured and overall a nice unit. Location was great. However, I would not rent this particular unit again though. Beach service was not included with this unit. Rental chairs were set up all along the beach front, with signs saying not to sit in front of them. I guess when paying for a beach front unit, I expect to have access to sit on the beach without an extra incurred cost. This might not be a big deal to others, but it's a deal breaker for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kelsey T.

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

Honest Review after 7 days

The Destin area is beautiful to say the least. The property grounds were clean and kept. We were there early April and the large pool was freezing and shut down 2 of the days. The small pool near the beach was warm and family friendly. Our air conditioning was broken when we arrived. It was resolved within the same day. It then broke again the following day and fixed again. The stairs on the bunk bed were broken making it unsafe for my young kids. The cute light fixture was also broken in their room. There was mold on the inside of the refrigerator, the rugs were filthy leaving our feet literally brown after waking on it. There was also no supplies to mop the floor. There was a broken mop available.. overall, it was decent. For the cost of the week there, I expected more. I will say the communication with management was quick and responsive.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracey E.

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

Vacation

The codes we were given did not work. Upon contacting the security number posted, we were told the codes we had were 2 years old. This seemed to be a common problem among the guests. The pool was closed for 4/5 days due to... we were told so many different stories we stopped listening. The condo was great overall, the top bunk and pull out were terrible, bring a mattress topper if you plan on staying. You will also need, trash bags, toilet paper, soap, sponge to do dishes... there was a single roll of tp and 1 trash bag. Would be stay here again, probably not but being together with friends for a week was amazing so our trip was 5 star!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Not What We Expected

The property is definitely aged. The condo itself needs updating. The shower and shower head are 1970s in the master. We didn’t get the proper information upon check-in and no one at the rental management company ever called us back. We had to email maintenance to get all of the proper codes to get in and out of the building and public gates. The wrist bands (which are huge in kids and get lost easily in the ocean) which are free at other places, you’re charged $25 per wristband that is not left there. Very very cheap of management group and owners. We will NEVER stay here or use this beach property management company ever again!! So disappointed…especially after paying a PREMIUM for the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leland S.

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

Very nice stay

Had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thelma G.

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

Priceless

Amazing time with my kids ! Can’t wait to go back again and get the same property ❤️🙏100 percent recommended 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Chryl W.

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

Loved the pool and beach access

Good place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kathy V.

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

Beautiful facility, lacking amenities and bad communication.

First the good. Gorgeous view from the balcony looking out over the ocean, TV in every room, 2 pools, Beatufil grounds, fun candy shop close by, ample seating and sleeping areas, water toys. Now for the heads up. Bring your own toilet paper, dish soap, dish detergent, paper towels, coffee filters, laundry detergent, and cleaning supplies to clean kitchen surfaces. Ironically, there was a very small bottle of shampoo, soap, and body wash in each shower. Don't expect clear or timely communication from property manager. We were not told about needing to supply the paper and cleaning supplies until we asked why we had less than a single roll in each bathroom for a 7 day stay. When we asked about other amenities in the listing they either didn't know, had incorrect information, or ghosted us. Our dishwasher display panel was missing and the dishwasher is coming out of the cabinet. Our toaster was missing, and the property manager first insisted it was on the counter and then asked if they could bring it by sometime when we were out. They never came. We toasted in the broiler and the stovetop. We communicated all of our concerns before leaving a review and got no response. A lot of these issues may not have been as stressful had we had accurate information (like knowing the supplies we needed before paying to Uber to Walmart to stock up for the week), or if our property manager had communicated with us or fixed issues when we communicated them. There are other minor things, not terribly comfortable or well arranged furniture, not a lot of information about local places and interests, or incorrect information. The tiki hut had inconsistent hours and the drinks there aren't great, but the staff there are REALLY sweet (get your drinks from the bar at Backporch instead). But these wouldn't have dampened our vacation spirits much at all. We did have a good time and we enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tiffany A.

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

Beautiful view but disgustingly dirty

This condo had the view I wanted for our vacation. The location, resort pool, private beach access and proximity to the beach were perfect. Check-in and check-out were both easy. The condo is roomy and well laid out. Unfortunately, it was disgustingly dirty. The living room fan has about six months worth of dust on it. The air vents were all full of dust and black spots that resemble mold. The master shower had many, large black colored mold spots in it. The floor in the master left dust all over luggage. The dryer took about 3 cycles (3-4 hours) to dry each load. The dish washer is missing the plate that labels each button, so it was a guessing game as to which cycle was what. The ceiling and chandelier over the dining table were covered in dust and some webbing was also present on the lights. The master bed itself was noisy and TERRIBLE! I paid $3500 for one week to sleep on a couch. The management company took two days to respond to my cleanliness complaint, so I had to go through VRBO to dispute. I’m still waiting on a resolution for that. If basic cleaning isn’t occurring, I doubt they’re truly disinfecting to reduce Covid spread. It’s a beautiful condo but badly needs updating and a deep clean. Bring plastic ware because we ran out of utensils daily. Also, this property doesn’t offer beach towels and with the dryer situation, I recommend you being extra.

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