LOOK AND THEN DECIDE: Exceptional Renovated beachfront Condo

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9.8Outstanding
(115 Ratings)
Beautiful views, clean condo, comfortable accommodations, great beach access, and responsive owner. Would highly recommend!
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9.8 / 10
Outstanding(115 Ratings)

Apartment in Destin, FL

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

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NO MONTHLY RENTALS. This condo is on the Destin Beach and direct Gulf-front. Bought and Gutted completely and renovated in 2013 June and bathrooms renovated again in 2020. This unit sets a new standard for upgrades in the building. It is a reno done right from new custom cherry wood cabinetry and granite countertops, new furniture, new appliances new LED TVs, new flooring, new AC, new paint, light and hardware, doors to even installing new doorhinges to new dishes and changing to a smooth ceiling from a prior popcorn style. All done to make your stay feel special. With comfortable sleeping arrangements for 6, this unit offers breathtaking views and an unbeatable proximity to a private paradise.

Sterling Sands is an 80 unit newly upgraded beach front retreat located directly on the Gulf of Mexico in the heart of Destin. This platinum plus rated fifth floor condo unit sets a new standard for the building. It is 50% bigger than some of the other 'Two' bedroom condos in the building. You can relax and enjoy the panoramic view of the 380 foot stretch of beach from the spacious balcony. With only 80 units there is always easy access to and from the spacious beach front. Feel your stress and tension melt away into the cool calm water, or be kissed by the sun while laying on the pristine soft sands. Mix it up with a stop in the newly upgraded pool and heated whirlpool.

The newly remodeled modern gourmet kitchen has warm cherry wood cabinets, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. There is beautiful high end upscale wood grained tile flowing throughout the home. The unit has a full size washer and dryer. New wall mounted LED TVs are installed in all bedrooms and living room, and blue-ray DVD players accompanying all TVs. Newly upgraded free WiFi service is available to make your stay more comfortable. This platinum plus unit features a luxurious fully tiled rain shower and a separate jetted jacuzzi. There are beautifully upgraded cabinetry and fixtures with quartz countertops in the bathrooms. The master suite offers a stunning view of the Gulf with direct access to the balcony and a walk-in closet. Maintenance is located on the property ; We use a door access code so there is no hassle of keeping up with keys.

There is new high end furniture in all rooms of the home. The unit houses a king bed in the master bedroom, a queen bed and twin bunks beds in the second bedroom, and a queen bed sofa sleeper in the living room with comfortable mattresses and pillows.

Sterling Sands is near attractions, shopping, fine restaurants, and right on the sugar white sands of Destin Beach, the perfect place to see dolphins frolic.
You are just a short 10 minute beach walk to the restaurant Back Porch, save room for the Candy Shop. Directly across the street you can find Pizza, Subs, large beverage store, and ice cream/yogurt. If you forget your toys or beach wear a large beach store is right across the street. Short walk and you are at 'The Track' a young & young at heart entertainment park. As you know good food , golf ,fishing, jet skis/boat rentals for gulf or bay and shopping abound in Destin.

Destin Commons is a 10 minute drive to the east with great shopping, and the Rave Theater with a great Bass Pro store. For food or your other needs there is a Walmart or Fresh Market and many other specialty stores within proximity. Be sure to take a drive along old 98 east and see the beaches.

Silver Sands, a large factory outlet mall, is located within a few miles. In addition, the brand new Destin Commons outdoor shopping mall is at the corner of the Mid Bay Bridge and Highway 98. Destin Commons has a huge movie theater complex, Hard Rock Cafe, Bass Pro Fishing shop, Johnnie Rockets, and all the mall shops you have come to know and love in a beautiful outdoor setting (don’t forget your sun block!).

Before Destin was a vacation and tourist spot, it was a fishing town. If you are interested in doing some fishing while in Destin, Fort Walton Beach has just built a new fishing pier, and deep sea fishing is right up the street!

If you like road trips, take a drive down 30-A to Seaside, Rosemary Beach, and see everything in between for some spectacular sightseeing. Also located eight miles east on the bay side of the Sandestin Resort is the newly erected Baytowne Wharf area. Here you will find more shopping and great restaurants overlooking the Choctowatchee Bay. For the kids, Baytowne Wharf offers bungee jumping, dune buggies, go carts, and a water park right across the street, or drive a couple miles east on Highway 98 and you’ll find a great amusement park. If you want to feel like you have really gotten your money's worth, and have never been to Destin, now is the time to go. No matter how long you stay, it is never enough.

The Emerald Coast was recently picked as the #1 Beach in America by USA Today readers and selected for the 12th year in a row as the “Best Beach in the South” and “Top Family Destination” by Southern Living readers!

Amenities at LOOK AND THEN DECIDE: Exceptional Renovated beachfront Condo

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10
Outstanding(115 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Beautiful views, clean condo, comfortable accommodations, great beach access, and responsive owner. Would highly recommend!
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Great location - lots of good restaurants . Great pool & beach. Would highly recommend. Have stayed at Sterling Sands lots of times & this unit is one of our favs!
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2025
Overall our family of 4 had an enjoyable time staying in this 5th floor unit at Sterling Sands. The pros were the location directly on the beach and close to shops/restaurants, open layout design, comfortable beds, large terrace with amazing view, the pool, the well equipped kitchen with tons of utensils and cookware, the small cooler to bring down to the beach as well as a few chairs, Boagie boards and noodles. Also watching dolphins and turtles swim and air force jets fly by were highlights. We were also able to check in early which was a pleasant surprise and the ladies at the front desk were very nice and had our welcome packet all prepared. The Porch restaurant is only a quick 10 minute walk down the beach and was perfect for a lunch and cocktails. The cons were the cleanliness of the unit (hair in bathroom, dirty toilet, greasy fingerprints on cabinets in kitchen, bathing suits left in the closet, dirty glass on the terrace and a/c vents filled with dust.) The decor is nice but the furniture and carpets need a serious deep cleaning. Also I can't understand why a beach rental doesn't provide beach towels! Thankfully I asked before we arrived and we packed our own but it was a hassle fitting them in our luggage. Also, it would've been nice to have more than 1 roll of paper towel, 1 roll of toilet paper per bathroom and at least salt and pepper in the kitchen.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Everything was great! Beach was nice and the room was exactly as described in pictures. Everything was clean and the location is near everything in Destin. We had a great end of summer family vacation.
6 / 10Average·Sep 2022
The room itself was clean and nice. No complaints about that! There were some things that needed to be fixed, painted, replaced etc but nothing major or that affects your stay. I understand how in the peak season it’s hard to do certain things when you are having to turn the place around so quick week to week. The condominium is where we had some concerns. This has nothing to do with the owner of the condo but I will say I never heard from them either. Not even a message saying “Hope you all made it to the condo if you need anything feel free to message! Have a great week!” Anyway…..Both elevators had issues while we were there. The pool was broken the day before we got there and then again on our last day there. They would not allow any kind of shade besides for a baby unless you rent theirs. We paid too much for the condo to also have to rent chairs etc. So overall the condo was nice and clean but we would not stay again.

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Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at LOOK AND THEN DECIDE: Exceptional Renovated beachfront Condo. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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What amenities are available at LOOK AND THEN DECIDE: Exceptional Renovated beachfront Condo?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.