Sterling Shores

Hotels
8.3 (26 reviews)
1751 Scenic Highway 98 216 , Destin , US
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Facilities

Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Swimming nearby
Beach toys
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location — steps to the beach, close to restaurants and shopping
Beautiful garden/pool area
Many guests found units clean and well-decorated
Convenient free parking and easy access
Laundry (washer/dryer) and two bathrooms praised in some units
Family-friendly security (gated with coded access noted positively)
Cons:
Ongoing building repairs/construction and associated noise/disturbance
Worn furniture and problematic sofa bed in some units
Reports of poor-quality sheets and old/dirty carpet in some units
Check-in/booking communication issues for some guests
Missing/insufficient pool bracelets and at least one non-working spa tub
No breakfast available (mentioned by at least one guest)

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Generally reported as clean in many reviews (several guests explicitly call units 'clean'), but some guests noted dirty carpet, worn furniture and poor-quality sheets in some units — overall slightly above average.
Service
8.6
Mostly acceptable service with convenient check-ins for many; however a few guests reported a problematic check-in (delays/missing reservation) and one owner response that did not resolve a construction complaint.
Location
9.6
Strongly positive across reviews: repeatedly praised as being very close to the beach, great walking distance to restaurants/shopping and overall a prime location.
Room Quality
6.5
Multiple comments about worn furniture, a poor/unsafe sofa bed (uncomfortable, creaks, slope), and some units needing TLC; several guests reported low-quality sheets and tired furnishings.
Amenities
8.7
Garden/pool area and laundry facilities were praised and considered convenient; some issues noted (spa tub not working, limited pool bracelets, ongoing building repairs).
Value for Money
7.5
Mixed: many guests feel location and facilities justify the stay, but several felt the unit condition, construction disturbance or bedding quality reduced perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8
Little mention overall; one guest noted there is no breakfast which is a minor negative — otherwise no strong positive or negative F&B reports.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall sentiment leans positive due to location, cleanliness in many units and convenient features (parking, beach access), but occasional significant negatives (construction noise, poor room quality) affected some stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:16

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation - Equipped with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen, Sterling Shores offers spacious and comfortable living spaces for guests.

Convenient Amenities - Enjoy free private parking, 24-hour front desk service, and complimentary WiFi during your stay at this non-smoking property.

Prime Location - Situated just 400 meters from Destin Beach and close to popular attractions like Henderson Beach and Destin Harbor Boardwalk, Sterling Shores provides the perfect coastal getaway.

Book your stay at Sterling Shores today for a relaxing and unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: VPS

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 26 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 8.6
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Todd • partner
10
Pros:

This property is beautiful. The garden/pool area is a paradise.

2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • solo_traveller • us
7
Pleasant and relaxing.
Pros:

Closeness to the beach and free parking.Great location to get to restaruants and shopping.

Cons:

The condo itself needed some TLC from cleaniness to better linens on beds and pillows. Towels were sufficient. Draw drape in big window needs to be repaired.

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • family_with_children • us
10
I highly recommend this place it never disappoints.
Pros:

The location the views and most important the gates all lock with a code to open and I love that cause of the kids. And the place was so clean , comfortable , and beautiful.

2025-07-28 • via Nuitee
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Igor • family_with_children • ua
6
Cons:

- The building is currently being repaired (plastering is being applied, painted), there are traces of repairs on all floors and the presence of workers (which was not mentioned in the announcement).

- we rested in a two-room suite, the sofa bed in the hall has a mechanism of a French folding bed, on which it is impossible to sleep. It has a negative slope (the head is below the legs), the mechanism is heavily worn and has a curved surface in several places, creaks a lot. Every night was like torment in a dream in an uncomfortable position.

- the furniture is quite worn

- there were only two bracelets for the pool in the room, instead of the supposed 6 as should be.

2025-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Sharonda • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

convenient

2025-07-20 • via Nuitee
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kate • family_with_children • us
8
2025-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Julie • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Close to the beach! Bath towels were new and soft!

2025-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Paulo • young couple • br
4
Best part was the location and the beach, but the rest, not good at all. I would not comeback to this place ever again.
Pros:

Not good!
When I got there, it was a construction site, works, dirt, puddles everywhere, debris and a huge construction noise. Early in the morning, the construction noise started nonstop. It was crazy disturbing.

Cons:

Not so much! Spacious, but furniture kind of world, carpet old and dirty. Couch was horrible. Sheets with poor quality. I had two horrible nights. I believe they rely on the location, and just don’t about the rest, specially the well being about clients. I contacted the owner about the construction issue. And he just apologized and did nothing to make it up. It was my wedding anniversary and I did not have a good experience at all. Specially the night of sleep on those sheets and being waken up early in the morning with all the noise.

2025-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Anna • family with young children • us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The location was very convenient and walking distance to the beach

Cons:

I love everything about this unit

2025-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Listrani • family with young children • us
8
Very good
2025-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • group • us
10
Exceptional
2025-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Calissa • with friends • us
10
Great weekend getaway. The apartment was clean, close to the beach and decorated nicely.
Pros:

The two full bathrooms are great and the laundry (washer and dryer) were so convenient. The beach was steps away.

2025-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Patty • partner
10
Pros:

Everything was amazing. The unit was perfect, and perfect location. Couldn't have asked for anything better. Will stay again!

2025-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Lynette • family with young children • us
9
Very comfortable and enjoyable stay. Would definitely stay again and recommend
Pros:

Close to the beach, clean, quiet, good facilities, easy parking.

Cons:

Had to provide own toilet paper/dish detergent. Shampoo and other toiletries only in one bathroom.

2025-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Palumbo • young couple • us
7
Good
Pros:

Clean, close to everything you would need, including restaurants.

Cons:

When sitting on beach you had a limited area which the whole front sitting area was taken up by rented umbrellas and chairs. Was not able to enjoy the view of ocean.

2025-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Os • family with young children • us
7
Good
Pros:

There no breakfast

Cons:

The email said check in is 3pm . When i check in the front desk they said sorry we didn't have your name in the system. 4pm i got the message your room is ready, but they didn't send me the room number and the key. 5pm then they sent me the room number and the codes

2025-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • family with young children • us
10
Exceptional
2024-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Loni • family with young children • us
8
Very good
2024-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Jones • family with young children • us
9
Superb
Pros:

Clean, quiet

Cons:

Wish unit was on higher level for better view. Also, the spa tub did not work

2024-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Kinina • family with young children • us
9
Will stay there again and recommend to others
Pros:

The location was great. Everything was right there or within minutes

Cons:

There’s nothing that I really didn’t like

2024-07-08 • via Nuitee