Sterling Shores 916 is a beautifully decorated condo in the heart of Destin, with a fully equipped kitchen and large balcony offering Gulf views. Enjoy two community pools, including a beachfront pool with bar and grill, or head straight out to the beach just 100 feet away.
* Beachfront Pool with Bar and Grill plus a Lagoon Pool
* Fitness Center and Grilling Area
* Just Steps to the Back Porch Restaurant
* Professionally Managed; 24/7 Service
*The HOA has scheduled a waterproofing project for the exterior of the building in November 2026. Work will be specifically taking place on the 11th and 3rd floor, and the main breezeway ceiling. At times, guests staying at Sterling Shores may experience temporary disruptions, including the closure of certain amenities and restricted access to balconies. Balcony and walkway closures should only affect the 11th and 3rd floor units at this time. Additionally, this complex will be undergoing a re-roofing project scheduled from May-July of 2027, weather permitting. Please contact our reservation team if you have questions regarding the balcony closure dates or re-roofing dates for this property. In light of these temporary inconveniences, we have adjusted our rates to offer you the best value during this period. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. *
Sterling Shores 916 is a beautifully decorated 2BR/2BA condo located in the heart of Destin. This condo has a fully equipped kitchen with an island and a large balcony with views of the Gulf. With a king bed in the master bedroom, queen bed in the guest room, and a sleeper sofa in the living room, Sterling Shores 916 comfortably accommodates 6 guests. Enjoy two community pools, including a beachfront pool, or head straight out to the beach just 100 feet away. Sterling Shores 916 is a great choice for a fun family vacation or romantic getaway to the Gulf Coast!
**This property is NOT available for rent to those under the age of 25. No Exceptions**
*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.
*Sterling Shores offers Beach Services and Watersport rentals for additional pricing.
Sterling Shores is a gated, 11 story complex in the heart of Destin. Boasting a 4300 sq.ft. private lagoon pool, gulf front pool, commercial grill area, BBQ grills, picnic area, and exercise room, located on 9 acres of lush tropical landscaping with 240 ft of beach. Be sure to take advantage of the new bike rack available for owner and guest use in the East Garage next to the ice machines. Beach service is available for guest for $45/day or $225/week plus tax and booking fee. You have to check out Sterling Shores vacation rentals for yourself!
The beach pool is heated from Nov-May, depending on temperatures. The lagoon pool is not heated.
The Bed Setup:
Master Bedroom: King Bed Guest Bedroom: Queen Bed Living Room: Sleeper Sofa
Area Attractions:
Sterling Shores is located in close proximity to Henderson Beach State Park and is near great restaurants and attractions like The Destin Track and Big Kahunas Water Park. Wander the 100 ft down to the beachfront Back Porch restaurant for a bite or drink. Sterling Shores is truly in the heart of Destin.
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.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Heated pool
Internet
Available in the condo: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
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
Lift
Smoke-free property
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
Things to do
Gym
Heated pool
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing 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)
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Destin, this condo is near a water park and near the beach. Shoppers can check out HarborWalk Village, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Destin Beaches and Miramar Beach. 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, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing. Visit our Destin travel guide
Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
31 min drive
Restaurants
Subway
14 min walk
The Back Porch
5 min walk
Chick-fil-A
19 min walk
Fudpuckers Beachside Bar & Grill
18 min walk
Pelican Beach Resort
4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Gulf Views~Steps2Beach~FAB Lagoon Pool~2BR Sterling Shores 916 have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Gulf Views~Steps2Beach~FAB Lagoon Pool~2BR Sterling Shores 916 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Gulf Views~Steps2Beach~FAB Lagoon Pool~2BR Sterling Shores 916?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Gulf Views~Steps2Beach~FAB Lagoon Pool~2BR Sterling Shores 916?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gulf Views~Steps2Beach~FAB Lagoon Pool~2BR Sterling Shores 916?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Gulf Views~Steps2Beach~FAB Lagoon Pool~2BR Sterling Shores 916 located?
Situated near the beach, this 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 miles (5 km).
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The description of the condo was very accurate.Questions that I directed to customer service were answered quickly.The location was great and close to the beach,restaurants,entertainment.
We had a great time. Resort was nice and location was great. One thing that could be better-is the uncleanliness of the grills. Someone needs to be assigned to cleaning them at least twice a week. We spent almost 40 minutes cleaning the grill before we could use it. We heard other guest complained about the same issue.
Sterling Shores is an amazing place! Great atmosphere, very clean and looks so good! A lot to do around you but yet peaceful and quiet when need be. Great views!
The location was perfect.
Beach was minutes away.
Unfortunately it rained most of the time we were there.
Did get to go to the beach a couple of times and parasailed.
Great time!
Nice property with a great view and nice pools.
The no smoking policy is not enforced, which made it unpleasant to sit on our balcony at times.
Mark D.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Sherrie T.
3 July 2023
Liked: Communication, location
Elevators
Property needs to be upgraded badly. Elevators were constantly going out. Rooms could have been cleaned better. Need better access to the beach. Not able to use personal equipment like umbrellas near shore, so we had to rent the expensive ones owned by the property.
Sherrie T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
MICHELE G.
28 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
mixed emotions
when booking this vacation I think it would have been nice to know ahead of time that if you are staying at Sterling Shores you will not be able to bring your personal beach gear with you unless you are willing to set up and sit behind the several rows of rental beach chairs. The unit we stayed in did not come with rentals and i do believe some of them include free rentals in your stay. It would have been nice to know that if we wanted to be close to the water we should rent ahead of our stay.
Unit was nice, but the building only had one working elevator. It was like that the whole week we were there, and we were told by residents that it had been that way for months. Makes it very difficult at times with luggage being on the 9th floor. Especially at time for checkout. I had to wait 25 minutes to get an elevator down when trying to leave. Unacceptable.
A few cleanliness issues upon check-in: 2nd bedroom floor was very sandy. Both bath mats were visibly soiled & matted - we immediately set those aside & just used the white laundered bath mats. Other than the bedroom, floors were broom-clean, but need to be mopped. Refrigerator handles & doors were sticky. Kitchen drawers were dirty/crumbs - so we were washing off silverware & utensils prior to using.
Starting our stay by sweeping up sand that we didn't track in, and wiping down messy fridge was a bad first impression! Did not expect that, given the cleaning fees that are assessed.
The positives: the unit was fairly well-appointed. Great location. Furnishings are adequate & in decent condition. Everything was in working order. Emails from RealJoy prior to check-in & check-out were clear & helpful.
This place and this unit were very pretty and clean. However, both pools were not heated and were pretty cold. No hot tub. The main issue was the beach… it’s a very small beach for the size of the complex and if you aren’t an owner with chairs you have to sit back on the beach far from the water which is a pain with kids. Even if you want to pay the extra $45/day for chairs you’re usually in the second row which is still hard to see your kids playing. The properties on either side are not available to access their beach so you’re basically stuck with what you get. You absolutely cannot put any pop up chairs etc in front of the rental chairs. Sand was great and water was so clear and fairly warm in October but the beach would definitely be a big deterrent for us to stay there again with kids. It’s just too many people in a small space.
Casey C.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Eva A.
3 Apr 2023
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Cleanest problem
The place was not clean at all. Only sheets was change and towels. No paper towel no toilet paper no garbage bags nasty fingerprints on the mirror in the living room hairs on the toilet seat floor sticky all over the surface dust . We call for refund or cleaning service to come back to the unit. Someone stop by and drop off paper towel garbage bags and soap . We left the unit for 3 days and was to Tampa . When we come back the unit was in the same space ( no cleaning service ) . I VRBO but since the unit it’s under management company they connected me with them . They assured full refund of the cleaning and till now never received it .
I will add the place have beautiful view and you have 2 min walk distance to the beach. Just the cleanest of the place make the stay unpleasant since we was with the child . The pool it’s not heated.
As far as this Condo, the space was good for the 3 of us and 4 would have been comfortable as well. The guest room was small but good for us with one teen. Decor was pretty. Balcony furniture was comfy. Provided all the dishes needed. This is 9th floor but elevators are fast. Fitness center is small, but rarely had any other people in it so it worked for us. Road to cross to beach access didn't have a lot of traffic and any was slow moving so not a worry. Large pool didn't have enough chairs to accommodate the number of people needing them. Small ocean side pool was nice to have to cool off if at the beach and didn't want to get into the ocean. My only real complaint is that our condo did not come with beach chair/umbrella. The private beach is roped off and approximately 100 yards wide. There are 2 1/2 rows of umbrella/chairs set up and you have sit behind them. This meant that when we sat on the beach we could not actually see the water and trying to get around the rows to the water was difficult as the set up of the chairs was tight. I would not rent at this location again without having this feature as it was very frustrating and some days, kept us at the pool instead of the beach. Owners respond quickly to any questions. Checkout is at 10am and we walked out the door at 9:59 and met them at the door, so that is a hard and fast check out time as mentioned in previous post. Walmart is super close, I even walked to one day, so that was super convenient. There is a beach side restaurant next to the ocean side pool (the Back Porch)--if you go there they start to get busy after 5:30pm, which seemed typical of most restaurants, so if you can do a late lunch/early dinner you'll save the waiting time and most have happy hour between 3-5pm. Expect entrees at most places to between 25-35 and drinks 10-5. Having a full kitchen at the condo helped us avoid spending too much $ at restaurants.
First time to Destin in a long time. We weren't sure what to expect. The condo was great and very convenient to so much. The beach was just across the street! Awesome pool. Free umbrellas available! Great place and would stay again.