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"Paradise on the Gulf" - Oceanfront/Beachfront #311

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Terrace/patio
LCD TV, DVD player
LCD TV, DVD player
Interior
On the beach, sun-loungers

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 481 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

"Paradise on the Gulf" - Oceanfront/Beachfront #311


Starting in 2026, Beach Service will not be included in the rental as per the new HOA policy. You can rent chairs and umbrella directly from the service provider.

This beautiful 2BR/2BA condo is located on the 3rd floor of the of Sterling Sands Condominiums. Located in the very heart of Destin, the building stands 8 stories high and nestled right into the sand of our gorgeous Emerald Coast line. You can’t get better beach access than this!

Enjoy the community heated pool and hot tub at your leisure.

Destin is really the place to be! “Paradise on The Gulf” is conveniently located close to some of Destin’s best places to eat and shop. You can take a walk down the beach, or a stroll right down the street for some fun and entertainment. The location makes this property one of the most desirable places to stay in the area.

It boasts expansive views of the beach and pool from its wall-to-wall & floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors as well as its private plexiglass balcony.

You will have an instant gulf view from the moment you walk through the door. The wall-to-wall gulf-front windows display the ocean even from the kitchen! The plexiglass-protected private balcony is perfect for watching the sun set, listening to the waves, or having your morning coffee to the sun rising over the ocean. If you’re lucky, you may even spot some of Destin’s friendly dolphins.

PROFESSIONALLY DECORATED in a sophisticated color palette with quality furnishings, custom window and bed treatments, special art, and accessories. The entire unit has Luxury plank floors.

Maple kitchen cabinets with satin nickel knobs
Maple bathroom vanities
Granite counter-tops in kitchen and bathrooms
Stainless Steel Appliances
All new sinks – kitchen & baths
New satin nickel faucets in kitchen and bathrooms
New satin nickel bath hardware
Mirrored wall

The unit accommodates 4.
Please note that this is the smaller 2BR/2BA floor plan in the building which accommodates only 4 (including all adults and children).

Master bedroom features a king size bed with attached full bath including over-sized tub and shower. It has a Samsung LCD TV and DVD player.

The second very small bedroom now has a new queen sized bed and a full bath. It has a LCD smart TV and a DVD player. The bathroom is shared from the living area. While there is no in-built closet in the room, there is a wardrobe in the room.

The Living room sofa converts into a queen bed.

Living Room has a Samsung LCD TV and DVD player.

Kitchen is well appointed with pots, pans, dishes, silverware.

There is a stackable washer and dryer as well as a large pantry for your convenience.

Towels and linens as well as a starter kit of dish soap/powder, and toiletries are provided.

Please NOTE:
You will pay a $15 per person fee (for your entire stay - not per day) to use the amenities at the property. This amount will have to paid directly to the HOA office.

AMENITIES:
380 feet of pristine beach
71-foot free form pool (heated seasonally)
Outdoor spa/hot tub
Fitness Center
Covered barbecue area with picnic table
Beach service (additional fee)
Close to amusements, golf, shopping & restaurants
On property parking
Free 5G Wi-Fi internet access

'NO SMOKING' , 'NO ANIMALS WHATSOEVER' and 'Maximum 4 person' policy will be VERY STRICTLY ENFORCED (No Exceptions).

Please note there is No SMOKING inside the condo or on the balcony.
Violation of any of these 3 policies will result in immediate eviction as well as forfeiture of your entire security deposit plus additional charges for cleaning and damages.

Keywords: Condo Beachfront Oceanfront
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from The Track Family Recreation Center. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a gym. The condo includes amenities such as free WiFi and a private pool.
  • Air-conditioned condo with private pool, kitchen, and washer/dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a gym
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park
This condo offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. This condo also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

This Destin condo is smoke free.


Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rug in room
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Very strict No Smoking (inside or on balcony)

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 870 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Very strict no pets by HOA

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
Strict no parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Very strict No Smoking (inside or on balcony)

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: Strict no parties
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

"Paradise on the Gulf" - Oceanfront/Beachfront #311 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tetyana U.

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

Beautiful place

Beautiful place
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Soda answered any questions I had in a timely manner before and during my stay. Definitely a great place to stay. Be aware that the secondary bedroom is very small.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda S.

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

Perfect stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The condo was great and we loved the location. We loved sitting on the balcony. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Great location

This was the perfect location for our spring break. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family vacation

Great location! Great views from the balcony! Perfect for a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

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

Enjoyed

We enjoyed our time here! It was the perfect place and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari K.

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

Beach fun

Our condo was wonderful!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart D.

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

perfect spot

Condo was clean, manager was available and quick to respond. Kitchen was well stocked. We had a great time.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

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

Great stay!

The condo was perfect size for the 2 of us. The view was beautiful. Soda was very easy to communicate with and the condo was exactly as advertised. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Perfect Location

Great location, very clean, everything is as pictured in the listing. We watched several dolphins over the three days we were there. The beach is the nicest we have ever stayed at. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

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

Great Condo!!!

Soda was such a wonderful owner! He made sure everything was perfect for our trip!! Great location too! Right on the beach!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diann G.

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

Anniversary trip

The view says it all, you walk in and immediately see the beach. White sand, clear water, friendly people. The guys who set up chairs/umbrellas, rent water toys to the staff working the condo needs, everyone was friendly, helpful. Soda, the owner was extremely nice, easy to communicate with, contact.We would like to go back in future.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicky c.

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

Amazing views

A wonderful location! The property offers great amenities with easy access to the beach etc. As flying, it was nice to have the chairs/umbrellas set up everyday for us. Saw dolphins most days and loved waking up each morning to that view. Property was well maintained!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti R.

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

View and relaxing

We loved waking up to view from our clean unit and enjoyed seeing dolphins from balcony most days. We also enjoyed the amenities and our host sent us local restaurants we found enjoyable. Our host and unit were great
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Great owner

Owner was very attentive to any issues we had
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

Beautiful Destin

My family loved destin and this condo we stayed in. The condo was very clean and updated also had amazing views! And was in a great location near tons of restaurants, shopping and entertainment. The owner was very responsive and reached out to us often to make sure we had everything we needed to make our vacation great, which it was! I highly recommend staying here for your next vacation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Great Condo and Great Owner

Just got back from our stay at this Destin condo that is right on the beach and all I can say is, WOW! The owner, Soda, was easy to deal with and very attentive. The condo is as described and views of the gulf are amazing. The beach service is top notch. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray S.

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

Great Location, Great Views

The Condo is right on the beach with 180 views. Sun. surf and Dolphins, what could be better. The owner was easy to communicate with and the accommodations are exactly as described in the listing. Great place for family and/or friends.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley C.

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

Quiet getaway

We did have a small issue with the toilet in the master bathroom but the owner and the maintenance team responded very quickly so overall we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

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

Wonderful place to stay

We booked this condo for our elopement in early May. Soda was a wonderful host! Upon arrival, he had arranged for flowers, a card, and a cake to be left in the condo for us which was such a nice touch! The location was perfect and right on the beach close to everything. We would definitely consider staying here again when we come back to Destin. Thank you Soda!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

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

Another excellent stay!

This was our second stay and won’t be the last. Soda went out of his way to make sure my husband and I had a wonderful 25th anniversary vacation. The condo is perfectly sized for a couple or small family. The views can’t be beat. The beach is gorgeous. Thank you for another excellent stay. We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Shelley C.

Great Destin vacation

We had a great time during our recent stay. We had a 2 bedroom and had enough room for 3 adults and 1 child. The view from our balcony was perfect. The staff were friendly and helpful. The condo is located conveniently near restaurants and shopping. We are already considering returning back to Destin next year. The new owner, Soda made contact with us a few times prior to our vacation to make sure we had everything we needed, and again during our visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli G.

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

Fantastic!

Best vacation ever! The condo was amazing, exactly as we expected from the description and pics. The building was very clean and well kept, and the beach was so beautiful! The chair service was such a nice bonus. The Owner was very responsive to any questions we had (Thanks Soda!). We will definitely be coming back. I would give more than 5 stars if possible!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda H.

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

Beautiful Condo!

Condo was exactly as pictured, property was clean. Staff and security were very nice. Elevator was slow and had some issues. Condo was beautiful and very clean. Only issue we had was the jets in the master tub, they could definitely use a good cleaning. Everything was decorated beautifully and the owner was very easy to reach and helpful! Amazing view!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea C.

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

Fantastic!

Very few complaints! View is perfect, close to pretty much everything. Guest bedroom is on the small side, front door is a little hard to both open & close. Master bath needs a bit of an update. Husband & I have already talked about coming back soon! Beautiful!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023