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Sterling Sands 312 - Gulf Front, Community Pool, Fitness, Downtown Destin!

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Destin Beaches
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • On beach
  • Swimming pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, The Track Family Recreation Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

All One Level - Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

All One Level - Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

All One Level - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

All One Level - Guest Bathroom

All One Level - Master Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Sterling Sands 312 - Gulf Front, Community Pool, Fitness, Downtown Destin!

Sterling Sands 312 –

This two bedroom, two bath gulf front condo is located in the heart of Destin (downtown Destin) and has a lot to offer! Bask in the sun around your luxurious gulf front pool with outdoor hot tub. Sterling sands also has a full fitness facility and a covered bbq area.

The condo itself offers two bedrooms and two full bathrooms – the master bedroom has a King size bed, while the guest bedroom comes equipped with a cozy Queen bed. There is a Queen Sleeper Sofa in the living room. Room 312 offers a full kitchen dining space and living room all of which have great gulf views! The icing on the cake is your private beach front balcony!

When choosing your next beach vacation destination, nothing beats the beautiful white sand beaches, emerald green waters, and abundant activities Destin, Florida has to offer. Destin’s harbor district is located at the intersection of the Choctawhatchee Bay and the gulf of mexico. This makes downtown Destin an ideal location for boating activities of all sorts. Since so many boats travel into the Destin harbor after a day of fishing, you can expect our dining establishments to have the freshest gulf seafood possible. Destin’s harbor district offers all sorts of activities from amusement parks, a water park, boating, fine dining, and of course the beautiful beaches and magnificent views that make this area spectacular.

Considering Destin refers to itself as “the world’s luckiest fishing village”, you can count on finding some of the best fishing Florida’s gulf coast has to offer. If you aren’t a fisherman, there are jet ski rentals, dolphin cruises, snorkeling adventures, private boat rental, pirate ship cruises, and pontoon rentals as well. Pontoon rentals are ideal if you would like to spend the day with the family at crab island. This is a roughly three feet deep area near the entrance to the bay where one can anchor their boat and relax in the shallow water for the day. Staying in downtown Destin will give you easy access to all the wonderful boating activities the region has to offer.

If the children or the adult in all of us are looking for a place to be entertained for the day, downtown Destin offers two wonderful amusement parks. Big kahunas water-park is a great place to go cool down for the day. If you tire of the water-park, they also have a putt putt course, and two go-cart tracks. Right down the street from big kahunas is the track amusement park. The track offers several go-cart tracks, an arcade, bungee jumping, bumper boats, and another putt putt golf course for the whole family to enjoy.

Third Floor:

All One Level: Living Room with Queen Sleeper Sofa and Balcony Access, Kitchen, Dining, King Master Bedroom with Tub/Shower Combo, Queen Bedroom with Shared Tub/Shower Combo, Laundry.

*This Condo only allows for 4 people to stay the night per HOA regulations.

*The Sterling Sands HOA requires each guest five years and older to pay a $15 amenity fee at least 72 hours prior to arrival.

*Personal beach umbrellas, tents, and canopies are not permitted. Umbrellas can be rented through the onsite beach service.

*Sterling Sands is a smoke free environment with smoking prohibited in all common areas, including the pool and pool deck, beach, walkways, elevators, and unit balconies. The designated smoking area is located at the front entrance of the property off Highway 98.

*Subject to the HOA's discretion, the community pool is typically heated year-round.

*Note – This property may have date restrictions that apply. All reservations submitted online are a request until receiving an email confirmation from Ocean Reef Resorts. For more details, please review our Minimum Night Stay under Rental Policies. An e-signed rental agreement is required prior to arrival.

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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

Important information

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Property # 747758vb
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 on the beach. Destin Commons and HarborWalk Village 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Preston Hood Athletic Complex, or consider a night out at Jetty East Condominiums.
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • The Track Family Recreation Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Destin Beaches - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Morgan Sports Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 1 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Back Porch - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Pancakery - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Sterling Sands 312 - Gulf Front, Community Pool, Fitness, Downtown Destin! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Sterling Sands 312 - Gulf Front, Community Pool, Fitness, Downtown Destin!?

As of 19 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sterling Sands 312 - Gulf Front, Community Pool, Fitness, Downtown Destin! on 29 August 2026 start from NZ$496, 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 Sterling Sands 312 - Gulf Front, Community Pool, Fitness, Downtown Destin! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sterling Sands 312 - Gulf Front, Community Pool, Fitness, Downtown Destin!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sterling Sands 312 - Gulf Front, Community Pool, Fitness, Downtown Destin!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sterling Sands 312 - Gulf Front, Community Pool, Fitness, Downtown Destin!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sterling Sands 312 - Gulf Front, Community Pool, Fitness, Downtown Destin! located?

Situated on the beach, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of The Track Family Recreation Center, Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park. Destin Harbor Boardwalk and Miramar Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place & will be back again. It was absolutely beautiful & perfect for me & my kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2026
We’re thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time! At Ocean Reef Resorts, we strive to provide the perfect beach retreat, and it’s great to know you enjoyed it. Looking forward to your next stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 November 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had a relaxing time at the beach. On behalf of Ocean Reef Resorts, we hope to welcome you back for another memorable getaway soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent updated condo in a great location. Exactly as advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 November 2025
We appreciate your kind words about the property! We hope that you are able to make your way back to the beach very soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi P.

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

Great Place to Get Away

We loved everything about the property! It was in a perfect location and was perfect for our family of four adults.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary P.

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

Destin Beach Spring Break

Overseeing the water and within proximity to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2023
We are happy you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for the review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Sterling Sands Beach Trip 2019

We love Sterling Sands Condos. This was our 5th visit back. The beach is perfect the pool makes it a great place to come after the beach. The property is well jetted and managed well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

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

Fun vacation

Great location to stay, close to shop, games for kids, an liquor store for adults. Check in was okay, t been nice to have pool code an beach code before we arrive, we were running late an missed HOA office hours so had deal next day with that, but over all we had awesome time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2021
Thank you for staying with Ocean Reef Resorts and providing this valuable feedback. We hope that your travels bring you back to the beautiful shores again soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

Micah H.

We love Sterling Sands but?

We love staying at Sterling Sands. This unit needs refurnishing and it would be back up to par.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Micah, We appreciate you letting us know some of the problems you've ran into so that we may fix them accordingly. Give us a call when you are ready to plan your next trip to the beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgia G.

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

Nice property great views

1st time to visit Destin. This is a great place to stay. I would only go off season as I dont like the crowds and it was busy enough when we went. Unfortunately Hurricanes had caused the water to be turned up so did not spend much time at the beach but the pool area here was great with daily walks on the beach. Destin is was too comercialized for aget away but the condo and location was perfect.. Would stay again in OFF season.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2020
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation! We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts
Verified

8/10 Good

Brett W.

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

Summer Vacation

We loved the location, access to the beach, and pool. This property was in a perfect location along Highway 98. The unit was not cleaned and did not appear to be very well taken care of… The furniture and some of the fixtures were broken and the floor was filthy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2023
Thank you for bringing these items to our attention. We have reported these items with our maintenance and housekeeping department and will have them rectified as soon as possible. Thank you again for being our guest.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi R.

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

Lovely Unit

The unit was clean and ready early for our arrival. The property and grounds were well maintained, and the staff was very friendly. The view from the balcony was breathtaking and we enjoyed ourselves so much we stayed an extra day. The only negative is that the 2nd bedroom is very small and does not have a closet. We will definitely come back to this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2024
We are so happy that you enjoyed your time here. Thank you for your review and for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified

8/10 Good

Tonya G.

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

Great area!

Great and safe area and beautiful view from this unit. The building is well maintained. Our unit could use a deep cleaning but it had everything we needed. A little mishap with our bracelets was immediately fixed. The shower didn’t work and they had it fixed within an hour. We would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2023
Awesome! Thank you for your feedback and we are happy to hear that your issues were fixed in a timely manner. We hope to see you back on the beach very soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified

6/10 Okay

kimberly calamoneri

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location, needs uodate

Fabulous location but the unit is in very bad need of updating and fixing. Carpet was torn and stained, both sinks in the bathrooms were backed up, there was sand on coffee table and bar stools, lots of peeling paint and scuffs on walls and baseboards. Unit needs some love!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2024
Thank you for staying with Ocean Reef Resorts and providing this valuable feedback. Please let us know if we can assist in any future travel plans you may have.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haven A.

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

Beachfront

Nice condo, up close to beach/ocean, quiet, close to everything, the only complaint is that beach chair rental company takes up the entire shoreline & you are “not allowed” to sit anywhere in front of the rental chairs if you brought your own chairs. I felt like I wasn’t important enough as a guest to have this option.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2022
We are ecstatic knowing you and your family enjoyed your stay. We hope that your travels bring you back to the beach soon! Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great stay!

It was just my husband and I so it was very simple and uncomplicated. We would not bring kids there bc the glass on the balcony looks like it’s about to fall out and kitchen was not well equipped. The kitchen faucet leaked really bad and ruined the paper towels. So just needs some attention to fix a few things. Other than that the view is beautiful and it was very clean. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Thank you for bringing these items to our attention. We have reported these items with our maintenance department and will have them rectified as soon as possible. Thank you again for being our guest.
Verified

8/10 Good

Hormaz P.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

GREAT LOCATION NEEDED WORK INSIDE APARTMENT

Overall it was a great location and enjoyable beach access. Inside the apartment the couch was very old and smelled bad. The couch definitely needs to be changed. Also the ac needed to be looked at as it did not cool the place like it should. The glasses were on window were not clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2022
Thank you for providing your feedback. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Please let us know when you plan on another trip to the area. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location, sad condo

Property listed as 2 bedroom but second had no closet and bed shoved against wall and chest of drawers. No extra blankets. No kitchen basics like salt and pepper. Dishwasher needs attention. Clock on wall doesn't work. Cracked floor tile in kitchen. living room chair needs replaced.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 December 2023
Thank you for staying with Ocean Reef Resorts and providing this valuable feedback. We will be sure to have these items taken care of. Please let us know if we can assist in any future travel plans you may have.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sharon B.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not acceptable

The condo: needs extensive updating. Couch moaned every time it was sat on, nails in the walls, walls and moldings full of marks, floor tiles broken, rusty stove, cupboards delaminating, both bathrooms old dirty caulking. The contents: lacking in basic kitchen, cleaning needs. No broom and dust pan, not enough bowls to serve 6 people, rusty baking pans, carving knives steak knives rusty, no pot holders kitchen towels. Do not recommend staying here.
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2024
We are very sorry that you ran into these problems during your stay. I can assure you that all items mentioned have been added into work orders and will be taken care of promptly. Please do not let this deter you from using our services in the future as we strive to make each guests stay as comfortable and problem free as possible. We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jodi P.

Disliked: Listing accuracy

The second bedroom does not have a queen sized bed!

The best parts about this condo were the view, living area, and master bedroom. The kitchen was disappointing and the second bedroom was very disappointing. The second bedroom did NOT have a queen bed. The bed was a full bed, rigged up on a twin headboard. The mattress was so bad my daughter and I were worried it was going to crash to the floor each night. The carpet was worn in both bedrooms and there was evidence of water damage on the ceilings. The kitchen was lacking in basic measuring spoons and cups that had the measurements listed on them and a basic 9x13 pan. All in all we had a good stay, but this property is not as advertised.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 October 2020
Thank you for bringing these items to our attention. We have reported these items with our maintenance department and will have them rectified as soon as possible. Thank you again for being our guest.
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna Z.

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

Fun family vacation

I booked this property for me and my parents for our family vacation. I had my own room and bathroom & they had theirs. It was fairly clean and very well stocked. We also had an in unit washer/dryer. The view of the ocean from our balcony was gorgeous. Ocean Reef allowed us to check in a couple hours early because the room was ready. There are on site elevators that were very handy during our stay on the 3rd floor. The only downside was the beach in front of our condo does not allow you to use your own tent/umbrella & the rental service is expensive. Their umbrellas are enough for one person to be shaded from the sun. One umbrella is $24 per day. That’s $432 on umbrellas for three people for 6 days & that doesn’t include chairs it’s just for the umbrellas. We overall had a great time and enjoyed the public beach we went to. It wasn’t too packed this time of year. If you don't mind spending some money on the umbrella and chairs, then this is for you. If you have equipment and want to use it, I’d recommend elsewhere. We ended up driving to a public beach everyday which defeated the purpose of getting a beachfront condo so we most likely won’t get this room again
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2022
We are ecstatic knowing you and your family enjoyed your stay. We hope that your travels bring you back to the beach soon! Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Randi D.

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

Sterling Sands is nice but this room was not

We love Sterling Sands and will continue to come here but not back to this unit. We don’t mind older units & decor BUT we do mind dirty! The condo was not cleaned properly - spots in the tub, stains on bedding, dirty carpet and baseboards, stinky vacuum cleaner with unemptied container. There were a lot of fruit flies in the kitchen that someone was supposed to come get rid of but never did. Nothing smelled clean, it just felt gross. Three out of four TV remotes did not work. The 2nd bedroom was advertised to have a trundle bed but did not. We called the management company and they got us an air mattress and roll away bed right away. The glass on balcony had handprints all over it, obviously not clean. The unit did not include beach chair service to our chagrin. It was disappointing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2020
We are very sorry that you ran into these problems during your stay. I can assure you that all items mentioned have been added into work orders and will be taken care of promptly. Please do not let this deter you from using our services in the future as we strive to make each guests stay as comfortable and problem free as possible. We hope that your travels bring you back soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified

6/10 Okay

mike v.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication

Very small unit

This unit is very small and dated. One bedroom you can not even walk around one side of the bed. The living area is sufficient but small bedrooms and bathrooms. Bathrooms not real clean. Some mildew in tile grout and old rusty shower curtain rod. The patio in these units has a glass or clear plastic "railing" which makes the patio so hot you can't even enjoy sitting out there. It blocks any breeze. Ocean Reef manages this property and they were mostly quick to respond but the HOA office here obviously doesn't like them and so they were not nice or helpful to us at all. We would receive a text from Ocean Reef saying to go to the HOA office for the door code (when we extended our stay) and the HOA office would not give it to us so we were "locked out" until we were able to get in touch with Ocean Reef directly. In fact the HOA worker was rude a few times. They even made us pay for pool bracelets even though that was supposed to be included in our rental price. Nice pool, nice walkway to the beach. Bottom line if we had actually realized how small this unit was we would have picked something else. Also, the patio "rail" would be a deal breaker for us (unless it was winter time).
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2022
We appreciate you making us aware of these items, and we're glad to hear that you are pleased with our service. Should your travels bring you back to the emerald coast please give us a call so we can hand select the perfect property just for you.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Amy K.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

HOA and property manager are terrible

We visit Destin every year and this was our first time staying at this property. It will also be our last. You have to pay for wristbands that allow you to use the pool and gates on the property. You will get reprimanded by “security” and not allowed to pass through if you don’t have your wristband. No drinking of anything within 4 feet of the pool was strictly enforced during daylight hours. The door to our room was left open before we arrived, and the room was not cleaned properly prior to our stay. I visited the HOA office to make sure we had everything we needed. They rudely explained I didn’t and acted put out for having to assist me. While I was filling out the paperwork they needed, one of the cleaning ladies was complaining to the office manager about mildew in all the rooms and that it’s not her responsibility to clean mildew, and the person whose responsibility it is, isn’t taking care of it. We were in the elevator with a couple who thought they had bed bugs in their room. We couldn’t wait to be done with our trip and actually left a day early. I hate to rate this poorly because I don’t feel it’s necessarily the unit owners fault… but someone needs to fix the issues and hire staff that likes the hospitality industry. Speaking with other guests, everyone had the same experience with them as we did, and not a single interaction was even mildly pleasant. They ruined our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2022
We are very sorry that you ran into these problems during your stay unfortunately we have no control over the building itself which is ran by an HOA. We apologize the room was not cleaned to your standards upon check in. Please do not let this deter you from using our services in the future as we strive to make each guests stay as comfortable and problem free as possible. We hope that your travels bring you back soon and we can hand select the perfect property for you. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
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6/10 Okay

vicki n.

Cute place, great views, problematic mangement co

This is the second time we have stayed in Sterling Sands, last spring break was in a different unit. SS is a nice condo complex, good location in Destin, nice private beach, not crowded, great heated pool (rare), amazing views (dolphins from the balcony in the morning!). This unit was decorated nicely, cute beachy vibe. Bedding (decorative) was cute, unit was clean, the appliances in the kitchen could use some updating but you don't go to the beach for appliances :). Bedrooms are small but the owner managed to utilize the space very well and there is plenty of room for sleeping. Our last condo included beach service which was very nice, this unit has a couple of chairs you could bring down, we left an umbrella in case anyone wanted to use it. Overall I was happy with the condo. However, the management company, Ocean Reef, is another story. The linens on the bed were like sandpaper, I'm not a picky person and tend to be pretty forgiving on rentals as I know this stuff costs a lot for the owners BUT these sheets were cheaper than cheap and very uncomfortable, can't imagine if we had gotten sunburned. The towels were the same way, very small and a few "new" towels were getting holes in them by the end of the week...we only used them for showers. My biggest complaint, this is BIG, we were never told that the complex was renovating the end unit balconies during the rental time (we were not on an end unit thankfully). ALL OF THEM. SO we had the pleasure of listening to jack hammers, tile saws and more pleasant sounds all week that could be heard from the pool and the beach. This was not last minute construction, there were snowbirds there that had been dealing with it for weeks. We should have been offered a discount or the opportunity to book a different property, I feel this is very shady business practice and it really did effect our trip negatively. I hate leaving a negative review. If you are considering this unit I can honestly say it is super cute and clean, I think the OWNER has done a nice job with the property and you can't beat the views! You will enjoy it if you take certain measures (I'm thinking this is for all condos now, not just this one) #1. find out ahead of time if there is construction because the mgt co obviously is not going to be forthcoming with the info; #2. bring your own sheets and bath towels.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Vicki, first of all thanks for staying with us. We are glad that you enjoyed the property. We do apologize that the linens were uncomfortable. As you mentioned these are rental properties and therefore you will run into linens that are lower threadcount than what you may have at home. We are glad to bring new linens anytime this issue arises. We do apologize also for the construction. Unfortunately not all HOA's notify all companies of construction schedules otherwise you would have been notified before hand,
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa R.

Liked: Check-in, location

Not as expected

This unit was in pretty bad shape and did not appear as it did in pics. Carpet was dirty and shredded at the ends. One bathroom was pretty gross. Second bedroom is tiny and picture was misleading. Beds were comfortable and the property/building itself was great. Ease of check in and check out was nice. It took us a while to get wristbands from office due to strange hours. The view was amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2021
We apologize for your displeasure with the home. Following your stay, we have done a thorough inspection and are working to have all matters addressed for a more pleasant stay in the future. Should your travels bring you back to the emerald coast please give us a call so we can hand select the perfect property just for you.

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