Crystal Dunes #303 | Gulf Front + Amenities

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Welcome to Crystal Dunes #303
Furnished Gulf Front Balcony
Balcony - Gulf Front View
Living Area - Smart TV
Living Area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Destin Commons

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shore at Crystal Beach Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪11 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 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Destin

Located on the beach, this condo is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. While the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Sandestin Golf Resort - Raven, Burnt Pine, Baytowne, The Links. Ready for a night out? Consider Club LA and LuLu's Destin, FL.. 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

  • Miramar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Destin Commons - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • James Lee Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Another Broken Egg Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Camille's At Crystal Beach - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Crystal Dunes #303 | Gulf Front + Amenities have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Crystal Dunes #303 | Gulf Front + Amenities pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Crystal Dunes #303 | Gulf Front + Amenities?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crystal Dunes #303 | Gulf Front + Amenities?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal Dunes #303 | Gulf Front + Amenities?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Crystal Dunes #303 | Gulf Front + Amenities located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach condo building is steps from Miramar Beach and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Destin Beaches. Shore at Crystal Beach Park and Club LA are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

7.2

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Could use better cleaners and a much needed update on the condo and a new stove
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2026
Thank you for sharing this feedback. We’re sorry the condo and stove did not meet your expectations. Your comments about cleanliness, updates, and the stove will be reviewed with our team so we can make improvements.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There was hair in the bathroom and shower and sand everywhere. Sand I can see but for what we pay for a cleaning fee it wasn’t as clean and I was expecting or the same as other rentals in the same complex
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

See you next year!

Absolutely loved the condo! The best location and perfect size for my family.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would love to have stayed longer

Super vacation condo
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 October 2021
Hello Alissa, Thank you for the 5-star review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your vacation stay. We would love the opportunity to host you again! Sunny Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break

We had a great stay. The recliner didn't recline. We were also disappointed there was nothing in the condo, like salt/pepper. The carpet needs replaced but someone came to measure for that why we were there. Would stay again! The beach was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Read the reviews on this particular unit!

The cleanliness wasn’t the best what so ever. Bathrooms were full of sand. Found some dark long hair in shower (we are all blondes). Carpet needs replaced, holes in carpet - had to be careful to not step on the tacks in carpet. Very stained as well. This unit is no where near how nice the other units we saw. This unit is over priced especially considering the quality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 December 2022
Hello Kathryn, Thanks so much for taking the time out of your day to leave us your review and feedback. On behalf of Southern Vacation Rentals, we are very sorry to hear about the issues that you encountered during your stay with us. We recognize that in our line of work, relaxation and ease of stay is of the highest importance and hate to see that we were not able to provide our best quality of work. We are looking into the details of your review to see where our process has failed, to prevent this from happening to future guests. While this does not make your experience better, we do hope that you allow us the opportunity to host you once more at any of our units along the Emerald Coast in order to show you a true Southern 5 star stay. Again, we apologize greatly for the effect it had on your vacation, but do hope to see you with us again soon. Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Started strong ended wrong

First impressions outside the property was nice and the view of the ocean is magnificent. Entering the condo, the areas where there was carpet was very dirty and stained, all the chairs at the dining table were cloth and stained. The patio furniture on the balcony was all rusted and the table was so rusted it was unusable. So, just really run down. The stairwell out of the condo.was very dirty, definitely needed powerwashing, The pool had a buildup around the edge where the water meets the tile, that many people had written their name in. The management company was responsive and brought us a coffee pot when ours quit. But they were combative at other times. I don't think I would stay here again. It was very expensive. There were other reviews about the carpet, so that is on me, but Unless they clean better externally and updated the condo. I couldn't recommend it.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re delighted you enjoyed the beautiful ocean views. We're truly sorry to hear that parts of the condo and the surrounding areas did not meet expectations. While no concerns regarding the carpet, furniture, or balcony were reported to our 24/7 Guest Services team during your stay, we would have welcomed the opportunity to assist and improve your experience in real time. We take all feedback seriously and have shared your comments with our team for further review. Please note that while we manage the inside of the unit, exterior areas such as the stairwells and pool are maintained by the Crystal Dunes HOA. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this caused and thank you for your thoughtful suggestions. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more seamless experience in the future. – Your Southern Team
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Our worst stay at Crystal Dunes

Entering unit 303, we noticed the cleanliness just wasn’t what it should be. Mold was in the main shower and secondary bath tub & mirrors dirty. 2 family members woke up w/ headaches & noticed rust & mold in & around the AC vents. The tile was sticky & unclean. It looks like it’s been a very long time since the light switches were cleaned. Items that were supposed to be included weren’t & multiple times a maintenance man had to enter the unit (maskless) to change AC filters. For the first time after years of visiting Destin & staying at Crystal Dunes, we learned chair service was not included with unit 303. We had no idea that a unit would not have chair & umbrella service as that had always been included in years past across multiple units at Crystal Dunes ($587 extra). The condo was in terrible, embarrassing condition. The curtain rod above the sliding glass door is rusted and coming out of the wall & the curtain doesn’t open or close. The 3 bedroom closets had so much stuff in them, they were difficult to impossible to use as guests. Cabinet drawers and doors have long come apart, light fixtures are cracked and coming down, the carpet is unraveled, wrinkled & has bleach spots. The outdoor furniture was so rusted through, we were scared to sit on it. Both toilets flappers don’t work effectively as one toilet runs constantly & the other barely flushes. The first morning we discovered the coffee maker only made cold coffee (it was replaced). Items needed for cooking were sparse. We were unsuccessful in locating the remotes needed to effectively operate the TV’s, so we didn’t watch tv. The dishwasher isn’t secured within the dishwasher space & falls over when you pull the racks out. The washing machine is so small that it only holds three towels & the dryer has to be run 2-3 times to dry. We come to Destin annually, & this was by far our worst experience. In years past, we have appreciated the cleanliness of the beach, the location, the beautiful views & the beautiful & clean condos at Crystal Dunes. So many of the people that now make up the clientele were horrific & classless. The guests above us had children that ran throughout the condo from 6 AM until midnight. The 2nd night, a couple was screaming and cussing at 2am, waking our kids. On the balcony, neighbors smoked skunk weed throughout our stay & stunk up our unit when we opened the door. Due to the rapid decline, we won’t be back to Crystal Dunes.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2021
Hello Vicki, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. Since your stay we have had a thorough look into the issues at the property and got everything rectified. We removed items from the closets to make them more accessible for guests. We corrected the curtain rod, toilet flappers, found the correct remotes, tightented dishwasher, make sure light switches and A/C vents are clean, and made certain no mold was found. We appreciate you offering us feedback for these items. We would love the opportunity to host you again for an improved experience. Sunny Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

In rough shape, but that's reflected in the price

The location is spectacular on the water! We had better water there in the fall than they did closer to town. I love the distance from town, it was very easy access to amenities, but the beach wasn't too crowded. The unit itself has decent furnishings, but there is a lot that needs improvement. Ripped/stained carpets, old rusty brass light fixtures, old appliances like a dishwasher that barely worked. The management company was easy to call and speak with, but there were far too many issues for one quick stay. Many remotes were missing batteries so we couldn't even watch the TVs in the bedrooms. There was a full drawer of old clothes from the old guests plus stuff laying around. The towel ring in the bathroom fell off the first time we touched it. The dishwasher wouldn't close, so we couldn't run it. The DVD player didn't work. Crystal Dunes itself was fine, the pool was decent but the hot tub was closed for repairs while we were there. Disappointing. I wouldn't stay there again, but for the price compared to other units IN Destin, it was still fine for that quick trip during a school break.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2022
Hello Carrie, Thank you for your review and bringing these things to our attention. We are sorry your stay was not up to par with our Southern Standards. The carpet has since been professionally cleaned, the dishwasher was repaired as well. The batteries in the remotes were replaced and the non-working DVD players were removed. Also all previous guest items have been removed. We hope to host you again in the future to provide you with a Southern 5-Star stay! Kindest Regards, Your Southern Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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