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

Top rated by guests
Gorgeous Gulf view from the Living and Dining area
Beautiful view of the Emerald waters from the kitchen
Kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters
Fully stocked kitchen
Enjoy the Gulf view while cooking
review stars
9.8Outstanding
(119 Ratings)
"Great condo and great location in Destin. Soda, the owner, was excellent to deal with in all areas. Thank you for a great trip!!"
David C.
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9.8 / 10
Outstanding(119 Ratings)

Apartment in Destin, FL

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this apartment rental


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

Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Destin, FL


Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10
Outstanding(119 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Great condo and great location in Destin. Soda, the owner, was excellent to deal with in all areas. Thank you for a great trip!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
We had a great trip! The host ensured our check in process was seamless and answered questions in advance. The on-site staff was friendly and helpful. The condo was clean and comfortable and an easy walk to the pool/beach. We would definitely stay here again and greatly appreciate that our host helped ensure our trip was a success!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Had a great week here, beach was lovely with a great view from the balcony. Everything was clean, comfortable, and had great communication with the host.
6 / 10Average·Jun 2026
This is our fourth time vacationing in Destin, and actually the same amount of times staying at Sterling Sands. However, as they stated that the condo was renovated, it’s was just a touch up paint and poorly choice of flooring. The floor was grimy and caked with dirt and the couch and lazy boy is nearing its retirement. The ceiling fans, yes plural, were caked with dust that it seems like it wasn’t touch or cleaned up for almost a year. Kitchen utensils, and pots and pans are in need of replacing, The kitchen knives could barely slice a small watermelon. The main shower tub with jets was filthy, we made sure not to used it, as we filled it up just above the back jets, black slimy goo came out of those jets. The washer and dryer combos, that thing tore our clothes, and it wasn’t cleaned after the last time it was used. There were sands, hairs, and caked up laundry soap. The HVAC unit is right beside the washer and dryer with no return intake line which it sucks the dryer lint with in the system and more caked up dust lint on the AC vents and doors of the washer/dryer, water heater, and HVAC closet. Tried to used the vacuum cleaner and it literally gave me an electrical shock and upon investigation the power cord was damaged and it has an exposed wire. Oh yeah even though they said animals ain’t allowed people brought their dogs and they ain’t service animals.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at "Paradise on the Gulf" - Oceanfront/Beachfront #311. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is "Paradise on the Gulf" - Oceanfront/Beachfront #311 pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at "Paradise on the Gulf" - Oceanfront/Beachfront #311?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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