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Gulf front penthouse w/shared pools, snack back, community grill & more

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Relax in comfort with beach chairs facing the ocean at Sterling Shores.
Relax by the resort's pool surrounded by palm trees and a soothing fountain.
Enjoy casual dining and socializing in this well-equipped kitchen with a sink, refrigerator, and microwave.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, bedside tables, and a window with blinds.
Relax on the balcony with a wicker sofa and enjoy the ocean view.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6977 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Gulf front penthouse w/shared pools, snack back, community grill & more

Sterling Shores PH16

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Sterling Shores is under renovation for a beautification project in which they are working on all balconies and walkways to the condos. Due to this beautification process, one pool closest to the building may close in November very briefly. No other amenities will be affected. Renovations are currently in progress Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The renovation is set to be finished by 1/29/2026. If bad weather interferes with the beautification process, renovations could continue into February. If there are any updates, I will let you know. We have blocked down the units that are primarily affected by this construction. June-Labor Day is painting the exterior and should not cause much of a disturbance. After Labor Day, you may experience floor grinding noise and dust. We are sincerely sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you and we hope you enjoy your stay!
Balcony Closure Dates By Stack
(Example of stack 219 up to PH19)
19- 9/8/25-11/16/25
18 & 17- 9/15/2025-12/20/25
16 & 15- 9/22/25-11/17/25
14 & 13- 9/29/25-11/27/25
12 & 11- 10/06/25-12/01/25
10 & 9- 10/13/25-12/08/25
8 & 7- 10/20/25- 1/8/26
6 & 5 & 4- 10/27/25-12/22/25
3- 11/3/25-12/29/25
2- 11/10/25-1/1/26
1-11/17/25-1/29/26

Forget about everything and enjoy the sun, ocean, sand, and entertainment right at Sterling Shores Resort! Offering a prime location moments away from the beach, therefore, incredible water views from your private patio, awesome swimming pools available for everyone, a community grill area to show off your grilling skills and maybe surprise your group with a delicious cookout, a seasonal poolside snack shack, and more! Everyone will love their time at Sterling Shores!

WHAT’S NEARBY
Sterling Shores is located just off Highway 98 and is just a short walk to many beach dining experiences such as The Pancakery and The Back Porch. Looking for some outdoors entertainment? Big Kahuna offers great adventure parks, water slides, kiddie slides, lazy rivers, and more! If you're looking to fill your fridge or pick up some supplies, Sterling Shores is just down the road from many popular retailers such as Target, Whole Foods, and Walmart. Looking to hit the Links? Check out the fabulous Indian Bayou Golf & Country club.

THINGS TO KNOW
Full kitchen
Free WiFi
Parking on-site (Parking Passes included)
Non-smoking property
Guests will receive a complimentary beach set up (two chairs and one umbrella daily). This service is seasonal, meaning from March 15th to November 15th.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 977 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

23982

About the area

Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Morgan Sports Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Henderson Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fudpuckers Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Back Porch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Merlin's Pizza (Destin) - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf front penthouse w/shared pools, snack back, community grill & more have a pool?

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

Is Gulf front penthouse w/shared pools, snack back, community grill & more pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf front penthouse w/shared pools, snack back, community grill & more?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf front penthouse w/shared pools, snack back, community grill & more?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf front penthouse w/shared pools, snack back, community grill & more located?

Nestled on the beach, this Destin 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 mi (5 km).

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Gulf front penthouse w/shared pools, snack back, community grill & more Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10

It was perfect for a beach getaway! Easy access to beach, we loved the beach service, everything was comfortable and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10

Perfect location. Nice view.
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10/10

Clean and perfect location
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10/10

This is our third time staying in this condo, we absolutely love it! Sterling shores is a wonderful place to stay with kids. We’ll be back again next year!

10/10

The condo we stayed in was absolutely adorable! We loved how close we were to the beach and that there was also a big swimming pool for the kiddos. We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
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10/10

This was the first trip for my six-year-old grandson to the ocean- beach and on an airplane. The pool was fantastic as well as the location to the beach!. The views were awesome and the restaurant across the street made it perfect as well as the location to grocery store, Walmart and any other additional amenities that we needed. Thank you!!

8/10

We had a great time on our annual family trip to Destin meeting up with family from the MS Gulf coast. This was our forth year staying at Sterling Shores and we loved our unit this time. The view from the PH floor was the best we've had and discovering the side elevator as a short cut was helpful. Outside of small issues with leaking sinks and the washing machine needing fixed, I would call it a perfect stay and we would like to rent the same unit for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

This is our third stay at Sterling Shores, but the first time in this unit. We only used the master king bed and found it to be very comfortable. The condo had everything we needed for a great beach-oriented vacation. Handy laundry appliances, well-appointed kitchen, balcony with comfy furniture and great view. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

The unit was clean and the beds and living room furniture were very comfortable. The patio was spacious and had lots of good patio furniture to use. It's the penthouse but you will not get any sunset views from this location. Because of the placement of the resort there are too many other high buildings blocking the views to the the West. It has easy access to the beach and beach service came with the unit. You have to go down each morning and reserve your chair and they don't open till 9am. I went down the day before and they would not reserve ours for the next day. So it holds up breakfast activities so you can go down there and wait for them to give you your assigned spot. Otherwise you won't get a front row position.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10

The view is amazing! Sterling Shores is in a great location, but this unit is being neglected. The microwave door was broken, the shower in the master is leaking, the mattress in the 2nd bedroom is lumpy with springs poking out, and when I requested oven mitts and and a dish drainer, I was told the owner didn't have to provide that. The oven was filthy upon or arrival. They came to clean it during our stay and our unit reeked afterwards. If it wasn't for this beautiful view, I'd give less stars. I'm sorry the owner is having to pay for this unit to be mishandled this way.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
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10/10

Couldn’t beat the view, Vacasa was very helpful with communication via text and calls and good value for the price.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Great location to both beach and restaurants.The property looks large but is very cozy. The upper units have great views of the ocean, and the lower units have nice views of the beautifully landscaped pool and garden areas. The building is showing its age, as was the unit we stayed in, but it seemed to be well kept. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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6/10

The home was nice, but the sheets were not clean.

10/10

Would definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10

We literally loved everything since day one everything was just perfect , it was safe and clean definitely choosing again !!!
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10/10

Very nice place. Our door was broken and we had immediate service.
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10/10

The view was breath taking.
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10/10

We loved Sterling Shores PH16. It was a wonderful stay! It has awesome views of the beach, great pools, and beach access. The amenities in the condo are great, and it’s very comfortable for a family. We can’t wait to return.
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10/10

Perfect view, walk to the beach. Clean.
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8/10

The view and easy access to the elevator.
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10/10

Beautifully decorated, clean, Vacasa was very professional and efficient. Great beach access. Would definitely recommend both the condo and the app.
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10/10

Everything was perfect! The view was spectacular and it was a quick walk to the beach. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10

Such an amazing trip, the room was great! We will be back

10/10

Condo was clean and well stocked. Great location and view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10

Everything about this room is great…. The view… the location…. The cleanest…