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Crystal Sands 211A - Gulf Front! Community Pool! Free Beach Service! Book Today!

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A living room with a TV, a table, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a white fence, and a clear blue sky.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a television on the left, and a colorful artwork on the right wall.
A modern kitchen with white countertops, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.
A building with a sign reading 'Crystal Sands EAST B' and a palm tree in the foreground.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Destin Commons

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, James Lee Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

All One Level - Bunk Nook

1 Single Bunk Bed

All One Level - Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

All One Level - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

All One Level - Master Bathroom

All One Level - Powder Room

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Destin

Located on the beach, this condo is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Destin. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park. Ready for a night out? Consider Club LA and LuLu's Destin, FL..
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Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • James Lee Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Destin Commons - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • James Lee Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Another Broken Egg Cafe - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Crystal Sands 211A - Gulf Front! Community Pool! Free Beach Service! Book Today! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Crystal Sands 211A - Gulf Front! Community Pool! Free Beach Service! Book Today!?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crystal Sands 211A - Gulf Front! Community Pool! Free Beach Service! Book Today! on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$1,153, 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 Crystal Sands 211A - Gulf Front! Community Pool! Free Beach Service! Book Today! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Crystal Sands 211A - Gulf Front! Community Pool! Free Beach Service! Book Today!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crystal Sands 211A - Gulf Front! Community Pool! Free Beach Service! Book Today!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal Sands 211A - Gulf Front! Community Pool! Free Beach Service! Book Today!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crystal Sands 211A - Gulf Front! Community Pool! Free Beach Service! Book Today! located?

Located in Crystal Beach, this condo building is steps from Miramar Beach and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Destin Beaches. James Lee Beach and Shore at Crystal Beach Park are also within 10 minutes.

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. 23 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 42 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving Beach Trip

Very nice place & convenient location!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2022
Thank you for booking with Ocean Reef! We love to hear about great experiences such as yours. Be sure to contact us when you are ready to return to the beautiful beaches.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location/Great Beach

Everything was smooth, beautiful views and great location. Would go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 April 2023
Awesome! Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot !!

We loved Crystal Sands !!! We will definitely book this condo again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2020
Great news to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the beach! We hope to see you again soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy

Cozy place , very clean and perfect beach view.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Great views, nice pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
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 review

10/10 Excellent

Family Vacation

We had an amazing time the condo had a great view of the ocean and it had everything we needed♥️
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay at "Crystal Sands" by Ocean Reef Resorts! We hope your travels bring you back to Destin soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful beach trip!!!

The condo at Crystal Sands was great! Carefree time on the beach. Will be visiting again!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2022
Great news to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the beach! We hope to see you again soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to beach easy access

Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2022
Thank you for staying with us! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the property and your time at the beach. We hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Amazing views

The unit itself needs a lot of updating but the view is amazing. Overall it was a wonderful stay. The crystal sands is a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
Great! Let us know when you would like to return. Thank you for your review and choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break 2023

We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2023
Awesome! Hope to see you again real soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer get away.

A week trip with my daughter and her friends. There were 4 of us and the room size was perfect for us. Probably the cleanest place I have stayed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2022
Fantastic! We are happy knowing you enjoyed your time here on our beautiful shores. Let us know when you are ready to start planning another trip! Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful View!

The access to the beach and beautiful view make this place worth it. Ocean Reef was also quick to respond with my concerns.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2024
Thank you for booking with Ocean Reef! We love to hear about great experiences such as yours. Be sure to contact us when you are ready to return to the beautiful beaches.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice little place . There are just a few things we would have liked better that needed updated . Need more pans for cooking in the kitchen . . The shower curtain is too long and hangs in the shower. There is no light in the bedroom just a lamp . The tv is small in the living room. The toilets are short and you have to bend down just to use the bathroom. Same with the vanity’s . They are also short. Other than that the place was clean when we got there and we had a great week. !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

211A

Very smooth check in and out. Appreciate the spring break rules as we had small kids in our group.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 April 2023
Thank you for the review! Hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Ease of check in was great. Plenty of towels and very nice to have washer and dryer in unit. However, aesthetically, the condo was in need of some upkeep/upgrades. Overall, our stay was good but would choose a different room at Crystal Sands for our next stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2025
We sincerely apologize that the home didn’t meet your expectations. After your stay, we conducted a thorough inspection and are addressing all matters to ensure a better experience for future guests. Thank you for being our guest, and we appreciate your understanding.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beds were a little uncomfortable and not enough soap.

Overall the stay at Crystal sands was super, just a few things, would have made it even better.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2023
Awesome! Thank you for your feedback. We do provide a starter set or soaps and paper products for our guests stay. We hope to see you back on the beach very soon. Thank you for choosing Ocean Reef Resorts!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Mr and Mrs Petersen

Sofa very uncomfortable. Bed was great. Need table lamp on both bedroom tables. View was incredible!!!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 March 2024
Thank you for providing your feedback. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for being our guest!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet Get Away

The condo was very quiet and clean. There was an issue with the heater (I know it’s Florida and should not be 36 degrees), however maintenance was there within the hour bringing me a space heater and taking care of the issue. Great service. The condo is centrally located which made getting to and from the Bay Bridge very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 January 2022
Thank you for your review. We are happy the maintenance issues were resolved quickly, and we thank you for your patience and understanding. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and found that the property met your needs. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Needs uodating

Everything was good but the condo looks tired and worn
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 January 2025
We sincerely apologize that the home didn’t meet your expectations. After your stay, we conducted a thorough inspection and are addressing all matters to ensure a better experience for future guests. Thank you for being our guest, and we appreciate your understanding.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
I love the place. The people above me jumped and ran all night long. I woke at 4 am, drove all day and wanted a good nights rest and they decided different. I called 2 times and complained and was told they didnt manage that room that was above me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2025
Thank you for sharing your review. We genuinely value your input and would love to hear any suggestions you may have on how we can improve future stays. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with your thoughts. We appreciate you choosing us as your destination!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Great condo right on the beach. We had some cool weather so enjoyed the patio looking at the ocean on those days. Property management was quick to respond to questions. This condo is close to stores & restaurants. This is the second time we have stayed at this property and will be back. My only request is for all VBRO owners to provide better quality pillows. I have stayed at VBRO properties around the world and the pillows are always cheap. Regardless I look forward to returning to this unit in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2020
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 review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
I have stayed in this building before. I have loved everyplace I have stayed. This unit needs some updating. I can take older but not neglected. The baseboards are so scuffed up that it feels dirty. The toilet paper holder in the bedroom toilet area won’t stay on so the toilet paper falls everytime you use it. The WIFI router looks to be from 10 years ago and we had to reset it every night but one. You provide a million dollar view and dollar general chairs to set on. The place is neglected and you can see from the stains on the ceiling, fire sprinkler hanging out of the ceiling and rusted outlet on the deck.The good.., we love this location. Ease of checking in and again the location. The water pressure was good. I would not stay here again.
Rusted outlet on deck
Fire sprinkler hanging out of ceiling
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2026
Thank you for your feedback, and we apologize that the home didn’t fully meet your expectations. However, we’re glad to hear that you were happy with the location and the services provided. We hope to welcome you back soon and appreciate you choosing us for your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great condo

Really a great condo with comfy furniture. Only issue we had was the DVD player in living room didn’t work so we took the one from bedroom and put it in living room. But then could never figure out how to get the tv channels back. However, if we would of had our husbands there, am sure they could have figured it out
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2022
Thank you for booking with Ocean Reef! We love to hear about great experiences such as yours. Be sure to contact us when you are ready to return to the beautiful beaches.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great location

Property is very dated and smells moldy/mildewy upon entry. There are broken tiles in the bathroom. The location is great. WiFi worked whenever it wanted. Had to reset it multiple times per day. The unit did have a full working kitchen. Pool is in the shade in the front parking lot of property. Went to use it and it was closed so they could power wash the building.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2023
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 review

4/10 Poor

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

Toilet was not working properly. I reported it and they never came to fix. The tv was not even hooke

I will not stay at this property again and will advice others of it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 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.
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