Please note that a roof replacement project is scheduled from May 2026, through the end of August 2026, weather permitting. Guests should expect construction crews on-site, possible elevator use by workers, and noise, dust, and debris during work hours.
Welcome to Sterling Shores #317 - Sterling Gem, a beautifully appointed two-bedroom, two-bath condo in Destin, Florida. Accommodating up to six guests, this inviting vacation retreat features a spacious layout, a large covered balcony overlooking the resort's tropical pool area and the Gulf beyond, a fully equipped kitchen, and an in-unit washer and dryer. With spectacular resort and Gulf views, Sterling Gem is the perfect setting for your next beach getaway.
The fully equipped kitchen comes stocked with everything you need to prepare a quick beach snack, a family breakfast, or a gourmet dinner. Featuring full-size appliances, ample counter space, and all the cookware and utensils needed for meal preparation, this kitchen makes dining in as convenient as it is enjoyable. Gather around the dining table to share meals and memories after a day spent soaking up the Florida sunshine.
Designed with comfort in mind, Sterling Gem offers a spacious primary suite with a private bathroom, along with a guest bedroom and an additional full bathroom. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area provides plenty of room for everyone to relax and reconnect, while the large covered balcony serves as an extension of the living space, offering beautiful views of the resort grounds and Gulf waters beyond.
Guests of Sterling Shores enjoy access to an impressive collection of resort amenities. Spend your days lounging beside the expansive lagoon-style pool surrounded by tropical landscaping, take a refreshing swim, or relax in one of the community hot tubs. Additional amenities include a fitness center, grilling area, and convenient beach access, making it easy to enjoy everything this popular Gulf Coast resort has to offer.
Located in the heart of Destin, Sterling Shores places you close to some of the area's best dining, shopping, entertainment, and outdoor activities. Spend the day exploring local boutiques, chartering a fishing trip, enjoying family-friendly attractions, or simply relaxing on Destin's famous sugar-white beaches and emerald-green waters. Everything you need for a memorable vacation is just moments away.
Book your stay at Sterling Shores #317 - Sterling Gem today and discover the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and breathtaking coastal views for your next Destin vacation.
Clean Coverlet Program: This property provides fresh and clean bed linens, including comforters and coverlets, laundered prior to every check-in.
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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
About the area
Destin
Located in Destin, this condo is near the beach. 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. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
The Back Porch - 5 min walk
Chick-fil-A - 19 min walk
Fudpuckers Beachside Bar & Grill - 18 min walk
Subway - 14 min walk
Pelican Beach Resort - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Sterling Shores #317 | Luxury Condo, Spectacular Views + Amenities have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Sterling Shores 317: beach access?
As of 11 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sterling Shores 317: beach access on 28 September 2026 start from NZ$632, 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.
How much is parking at Sterling Shores #317 | Luxury Condo, Spectacular Views + Amenities?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sterling Shores #317 | Luxury Condo, Spectacular Views + Amenities?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sterling Shores #317 | Luxury Condo, Spectacular Views + Amenities?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Sterling Shores #317 | Luxury Condo, Spectacular Views + Amenities located?
Situated by the sea, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of 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
7.6
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was the nicest condo and everything was clean and decorated so beautifully. The bed was comfy and loved hanging out on the balcony. Would definitely stay again
Thank you for your review! So happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us here on the Gulf Coast! We look forward to hosting you again in the future! – Your Southern Team
We spent a week at this location. It has been kept up, looks just like the photos and has all the items you will need. The view is awesome and is across the street from the Back Porch restaurant. We had no issues at all at the property.
Martha M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Hello Martha,
Thank you for your review and feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience. We hope that you come back next year for another memorable vacation!
Kindest Regards,
Your Southern Team
Visiting our daughter working at a resort next door and vacationing at the same timeCondo was beautiful but couldn’t wash our clothes due to a broken washer. Not enough kitchen towels or pot holders, and the kitchen sink had a leak
Kaja L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Andrew S.
12 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Mr Smith
Unit was nice. Extreme amount of text messages and emails regarding the stay.
Master bedroom toilet overflowed the first night. No one came to help us resolve this issue until later the following day. Guest room toilet also would not flush during this time. We were forced to go use the public toilet on the property all the way downstairs by the pool. After the issue was fixed, we flushed master bath toilet twice and issue happened again, we were unable to use this toilet for 90% of our entire stay. The guest bathroom toilet continued to have issues flushing off and on throughout our stay as well. After calling the # provided in check-in documents, I was informed by Jason that we would receive a credit for at least one of the nights we stayed since we had no toilet to use at all. I have yet to receive a credit as promised…overall, very disappointed in this experience.
Ashley H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 April 2024
Thank you for your feedback. I apologize that your stay with us fell short of expectations. We here at Southern strive to make every Guest experience with us as pleasant as possible. I understand that your stay fell short of expectations due to the property not being held up to our standards. Our records indicate that you reported that the master toilet overflowed, and the guest bathroom toilet was not flushing. Upon further review of the work order, I do see that a vendor was dispatched to the unit and was able to unclog both toilets the first time but was dispatched again to unclog the toilets once more. We do sincerely apologize for this inconvenience and can assure you the issue has since been resolved. I hope you can provide us the opportunity to regain your patronage with Southern Vacation Rentals. We look forward to hosting you again in the future here on the Gulf Coast.
Thank you, your Southern Team
Verified
6/10 Okay
sabrina a.
10 June 2022
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Not worth the Buck for this Hotel
Upon Arrival we arrived early to get a feel of the hotel. I saw a desk area since I thought it was part with the hotel I asked the lady if my room was ready she goes no this is Vaca rental very rude telling me I would have to contact the people who I did my contract with to have my room key passcode. She was very rude and said they would have emailed it to me which they did upon us getting there to open the door the lock code did not work. And then again told them that it did not work and that I would have to contact property management to see if they could help out. Once again no one cared no one did anything for us.
Staff do not even care they don’t take away your trash anymore like they used to you had to take out your own trash they do not provide any beach towels at that hotel the elevators do not work at all none of them good luck using the stairs.
When we get to the room it is actually very nice but once we got to the cooking part the pans are very old And rustic, The plates were broken pretty much. I myself like to cook. I think next time I will take my personal pan.
I have to say I am very upset the way this property Sterling Shores has gone downhill.
We came last year and our stay was very excellent but unfortunately I cannot say the same this year.
Other than that the rooms are spacious and they do have a great view which was very amazing that they even did an amazing job at the way it was decorated the modern beachy vibe.
Next time I will definitely choose a different hotel to go to when it comes to going to Destin.
sabrina a.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2022
Thank you for your feedback and bringing these issues to our attention. We here at Southern pride ourselves in providing quality guest services and products to our guest. Our 24 hours Guest Service Team is always available to assist with any issues. We would like to ask in the future, to please let us know if any issues come up so we can quickly address them and get your stay with us back on track. We look forward to hosting you again here on the Gulf Coast. – Your Southern Team.
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