Title: Wall to Wall Beachfront Views~FREE Beach SVC~Pool+Hot Tub~2BR Sterling Sands 209 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire condo # Wall to Wall Beachfront Views~FREE Beach SVC~Pool+Hot Tub~2BR Sterling Sands 209 Seafront with water park, near Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48380000/48378200/48378178/5550142e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48380000/48378200/48378178/25fbcab4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48380000/48378200/48378178/d8b26c49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48380000/48378200/48378178/685fb53f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48380000/48378200/48378178/4964decf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Sterling Sands 209, located in the heart of Destin, offers an unbeatable beachfront experience with wall-to-wall views and a seasonally heated pool. Enjoy walking distance to The Track Family Fun Park or relax on your private balcony overlooking the Gulf. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire condo 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Air conditioning - Dryer - Gym - Pool - Hot tub ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Wall to Wall Beachfront Views~FREE Beach SVC~Pool+Hot Tub~2BR Sterling Sands 209 Top Reasons to Book this Stunning Condo!  \* Wall to Wall Beachfront Views!   \* Free Seasonal Beach Service: 2 Chairs and Umbrella (Available March 1 - October 31st) \* Free-form Beachfront Pool (Seasonally Heated) and Hot Tub \* Fitness Room, Grilling Area, Covered Parking! \* Walking to The Track Family Fun Park or The Back Porch!   \* Heart of Destin- Under 3 miles to Destin Commons!  \* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service \*The HOA has scheduled window and door replacement beginning in October. This work is estimated to be completed in April 2026, weather permitting. At times, guests staying at Sterling Sands may experience construction noise and debris. Please contact our reservation team if you have questions regarding the specific dates for your reservation. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. \* Sterling Sands 209 is a Gulf Front condo located right in the heart of Destin! This 2BR/2BA condo sleeps 6 guests and has unbeatable, wall to wall Beach Views in the living room and master bedroom! There’s a fully equipped kitchen, mini bar, dining table for 6, and barstools for extra seating at the breakfast bar. The master suite has a king bed, wall-mounted flat screen TV, balcony access, and a private bath with a jetted tub and walk-in shower. There’s also a guest room with a queen bed and twin bunk bed and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. When you’re not catching sun on the beach, splash around in the community pool or explore all the amazing amenities at Sterling Sands! Have a vacation to remember at Sterling Sands 209! \*\*This property is not available to parties of adults under age 25. No Exceptions.\*\* \* A link to register for resort fees & parking will be emailed prior to arrival. Sterling Sands is charging $15 per guest 5 years of age or older. \* \*Beach chair service includes 1 umbrella and two chairs. The season begins March 1st and ends October 31st.\* \*We LOVE Snowbirds! Low Monthly Winter Rates\* Snowbird Season runs November thru February. For a quote, select an arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and a departure date (must be the 1st day of a subsequent month). Contact us for alternate date requests and further assistance! All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. \*Guests should complete the online check in 3 days prior to arrival to avoid delays upon check in. Guests are charged $15+Tax for guests 5 years and older. Guests will be charged for any lost wristbands. 2 Parking Passes Max. Smoking is prohibited on the property, including the beach. There is one designated area to smoke, it’s located at the bus stop as you enter the property from Hwy 98.\* \*Max guest occupancy of 6 for this unit.\* Location and stunning views, anyone? Sterling Sands is an 8-story mid-rise condo building right in the heart of Destin. With all the amenities you're craving nestled in a tropical setting, you'll never want to leave Sterling Sands! Splash around in the 71ft Gulf Front pool (seasonally heated) or relax in the outdoor hot tub. Grill up your catch of the day in the covered barbecue/picnic area or work out in the beachside fitness room. You’ll enjoy the spectacular sunsets from your private balcony and have a vacation to remember! The location of Sterling Sands can't be beat. It's right across the street from The Track Family Fun Park, with mini-golf and go-kart racing, and within minutes from numerous shopping and dining options, including walking distance to the Back Porch.  The Bed Setup Master Bedroom: King bed Guest Room: Queen Bed and Twin Bunk bed Living Room: Sleeper Sofa Area Attractions:  Close by is Destin Commons, a beautifully landscaped, pedestrian-friendly area and a great family venue where children will love to play in the interactive water fountains. Also, for the younger guests, a nautically/pirate themed outdoor playground features a 1,750 square foot soft play area with various creatures from the sea, slides, and a treasure chest!  Destin Commons also has a mini train for the kids. Destin Commons features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Godiva Chocolates, AMC Movie Theaters and Bass Pro Shop. Wonderful location, right in the heart of Destin! Right across the street from The Track Family Recreation Center, with mini-golf, go-kart racing and bungee jumping.  Walk to the Back Porch restaurant! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the condo: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Picnic area ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Lift - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Gym - Heated pool - Water park - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Private beach, white sand, scuba diving, beach volleyball](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/920000/910100/910025/d0346184.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SunDestin Beach Resort Destin - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 8.2 Very good 2,014 reviews £221 includes taxes & fees 25 Oct - 26 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=910025&PinnedHotelID=910025&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33250000/33246000/33245963/5775941f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SUGAR WHITE SAND! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property 4204 ## About the area Located in Destin, this condo is near theme parks and on the beach. 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. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and The Track Family Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. [Visit our Destin travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destin.dx6906) [View more Condo rentals in Destin](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destin-Condos.d6906-aaCondos.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.38466%2C-86.46459&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2fb6Ni5h_CjKzFGYFGAxcaTcURM=) Destin, FL ### What's nearby - Destin Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Henderson Beach State Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Henderson Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles - Destin Harbor Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles ### Getting around - Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 30 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Back Porch - ‬8 min walk - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk - ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Wall to Wall Beachfront Views~FREE Beach SVC~Pool+Hot Tub~2BR Sterling Sands 209 have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Wall to Wall Beachfront Views~FREE Beach SVC~Pool+Hot Tub~2BR Sterling Sands 209 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Wall to Wall Beachfront Views~FREE Beach SVC~Pool+Hot Tub~2BR Sterling Sands 209? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Wall to Wall Beachfront Views~FREE Beach SVC~Pool+Hot Tub~2BR Sterling Sands 209? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Wall to Wall Beachfront Views~FREE Beach SVC~Pool+Hot Tub~2BR Sterling Sands 209 located? > Nestled on the beach, this Destin condo building is within a 10-minute walk of The Track Family Recreation Center and Destin Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Henderson Beach State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Wall to Wall Beachfront Views~FREE Beach SVC~Pool+Hot Tub~2BR Sterling Sands 209 Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 38 8 - Good 13 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff P. 1 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### End of Year Trip This was our first trip to the gulf at the end of the year and it was great. The pool was heated and the hot tub was nice and hot. The condo was comfy and had everything we needed to cook meals. ##### Jeff P. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joann S. 26 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great condo for our family vacation. Spectacular views of the beach and sounds of the ocean every morning when you wake up and look out the balcony. The condo is right on the beach and the pool was perfect for the kids. All restaurants, grocery stores, and attractions were right on Highway 98 so we never had to travel far. Real Joy Vacations kept in contact from booking, to check in and check out. They answered any and all questions I had. They also have a great Guest Portal to help you navigate your stay. ##### Joann S. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### GT J. 16 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed location. Condo beautiful althoght a little date. Beach view awesome. . ##### GT J. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer H. 18 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls weekend The condo was clean, comfy and had amazing views. We had a few questions that were answered promptly. Would definitely stay again!! ##### Jennifer H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Polly H. 9 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach condo Great location. Close to shopping. ##### Polly H. Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamie A. 8 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls trip Location was perfect! Condo was awesome! Great time, would definitely come back!s great! Accommodative were awesome! ##### Jamie A. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Amy T. 3 Jun 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice…But Condo was conveniently located, Real Joy rental agency was easy to work with, staff was friendly. Condo could have been cleaned a little better. Washing machine only accommodate a max of 3 towels at a time. Kitchen could be better equipped. All that being said, we enjoyed speeding time at the beach with our family ##### Amy T. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori P. 16 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sterling Sands Responds promptly. Nice property. We enjoyed our stay with family. ##### Lori P. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roosevelt C. 6 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall trip Great ##### Roosevelt C. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy M., Louisville 24 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Very clean the property was beautiful. Everything we needed. ##### Sandy M. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula C. 21 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was a very nice place to stay. The description of the place was spot on. It was exactly like the description. It was a very nice place to stay. We woukd definitely stay again. ##### Paula C. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Drew B. 23 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach Condo Property was as advertised. ##### Drew B. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teon B. 31 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place, cozy Seamless ##### Teon B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peggy R. 23 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review We had a great time! ##### Peggy R. Stayed 6 nights in May 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### jim c. 4 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### RULES. Great condo. Great place to stay. Lot of rules. ##### jim c. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daisy B. 25 May 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great, quiet, and friendly place! Our family had a great time here, would definitely come back again! Check in process was very easy and had great service overall. Their staff was always so friendly and daily cleaning all areas. Condo was also nice and close to many stores and restaurants. I highly recommend. ##### Daisy B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wayne R. 21 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Destin Dream Everything was great. From booking to checkout there were zero issues. The property was fantastic and I would recommend Sterling Sands to anyone that is looking for a good time and a hassle free vacation. ##### Wayne R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jarod R. 26 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### As advertised I like this spot it hasn’t been too crowded the last couple years I have came to this building I recommend. Nice pool and great view. ##### Jarod R. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy S. 11 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great month Have stayed at Sterling Sands in Destin, FL many times before, but not this particular unit. Very nice - no complaints. Realjoy was very attentive to any questions we had. ##### Kathy S. Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Angie R. 7 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great condo with a rough start The property was very nice. We enjoyed our stay after we got our parking pass and beach/pool code. We prepaid as directed in order to have the parking and pool codes since we knew we might be running late and the office closed at 4 on Sunday. I texted to be sure it would be available to us and received a message that no, it wouldn’t be, but we that was great because we could pick it up tomorrow. I then called the condos and was told, of course it would be available to us. There was even a sign on the door that it should be in our condo. It was not. My advice would be to get there before the office closes even though you can’t check in until 4pm or you could lose a whole afternoon of enjoying the whole reason you come to the beach-the ocean! ##### Angie R. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Nakia T. 6 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location #### Everything is not what it seem The property is older and while they are currently renovating, the unit is overpriced for the condition and season. I was charged $10 per person for wristbands for areas of the property that we couldn't access. The gym and pool was closed. There was no security or beach service so I'm not sure was the exact fee was for. ##### Nakia T. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda K. 29 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The property was perfect for our family! The location was perfect and we loved the beach access and pool area. Loved that the pool area was heated as it was a bit chilly when we were there. It was clean and had TONS of kitchen supplies which I loved as someone who cooks! Also we loved having 2 chairs on the beach already included in our stay! The only thing I could probably is say is that the tv in the main room was going out. So the screen was very blue. We did report it and they sent someone right away but unfortunately couldn’t be replaced immediately. Due to our stay being early in the season the year chair fee had not been taken care of yet and we had to wait a day. They were quick to fix it though! Overall it was a great stay!! ##### Amanda K. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Travis W. 7 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, location Disliked: Communication #### Hidden Fees We were not advised of the additional cost for wristbands and parking until a week if that till our vacation was to start.Which I feel was ridiculous. Also, it appeared that there were chairs and umbrellas available with the condo, but we were not given that perk, as we have in every other condo we have stayed in over the last 3-4 years. The fee for the chairs and umbrellas were like $80.00 a day which would of cost us $240.00 additional and the fact that you can’t use your own umbrellas is insane. ##### Travis W. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### John B. 30 Nov 2023 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Not kept up When we arrive there, we met the lady at the desk. She was not very kind at all, very dismissive of us. When we got up to the condo, there was a dirty bar of soap in the bathroom toward the front. The shower was not even strong enough to get the soap out of our hair. Also, the back of the doors in that bathroom needs painted badly. Drywall, coming apart around the washer and dryer. Washer is rusted out. Would not let us take our sandwiches and snacks to the pool so we did not sit there. We felt the place was very depressing ##### John B. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Tammy S. 4 Dec 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Roaches! We have been staying in this area since 1987 and this is our first bad review. Our unit had roaches! I can't imagine anything worse than this. Real Joy was responsive and sent someone to spray. This helped but we started seeing roaches again toward the end of our trip. Upon leaving, we were extremely worried about packing and unpacking and very fearful they would travel home with us. It took us hours to unpack as we had to shake everything out while outside before bringing anything in to our home. Overall, it was very sad to see that Sterling Sands is not as clean as it used to be. We noticed a dirty napkin by the hose on the beach walk on our first day. It was still there on our last day. This tells you a lot. For the first time ever, I cannot recommend Sterling Sands. Also, I thought I was booking on VRBO and was very surprised to receive an email that we had booked through Real Joy. This should have been very clear from the beginning and was not. Real Joy's cancellation policy is different than VRBO so beware of this. ##### Tammy S. Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021