Great place and experience

Summarizing this vacay is going to be hard! We had the best time staying in Rick Elliott's condo at Sterling Sands! This is our 4th season coming to Destin in October, and it was our best! Rick's condo is absolute PERFECTION! It's spacious and beautiful. Everything was spotlessly clean. The master bedroom is on the beach side of the condo and we were able to wake up, pull the curtains, and see the ocean first thing in the morning! The beds are really comfortable! I have a bad back and was able to sleep comfortably! Rick is a very attentive host. He checked in with us first thing to make sure we were happy with our accommodations. Having a covered parking spot was a nice plus as well! We have stayed at Sterling Sands for the last 3 seasons and have now found our favorite condo! We will book again with Rick!

Very nice place and great location to everything

We thoroughly enjoyed our tranquil stay. The unit was exquisite. Very roomy and clean. The beach view was perfect. 💦We’ll absolutely return!

We loved this condo and the location. This condo is a few steps away from the beach and is in the perfect location. The condo is spacious and clean. The owner was great to work with as well. I would definitely recommend staying here.

The condo was very clean and updated. Communications was very easy. No problem whatsoever and would highly recommend.

Up to date! Clean, comfortable and very good communications! Our favorite unit in this complex! We will get it again!

We loved the condo and location. We would definitely recommend and stay again.

There are many objective topics to discuss-all of them positive for us-location, decor, amenities, even the ease of check in. And while we found all of these to be exactly what we wanted and imagined-your mileage will vary so I will stick to the subjective. Communication with the owner was always prompt and clear-at no point were we confused by directions or expectations. I would go so far as to say the interactions were also friendly, warm, and courteous. Location of the property is in the central part of town-three miles of either side is all the further you need to travel to access a variety of entertainment places, department stores, groceries, pharmacy, souvenirs, and restaurants. The airport is an easy drive as well. The linens are fresh and crisp, the kitchen is well appointed for both cooking and dining, and-HUGE bonus for me-the ice machine in the freezer cranks out a ton of ice in a short while! The balcony is very large and will easily fit 5 adults. The beach sands and water are as you expect them to be in Destin-this is why you are here, after all. The beach service (umbrellas and chairs, shaved ice, and some water sport rentals) was also timely, friendly, and professional. Overall, we had an excellent stay in an excellent location provided by an excellent host. You will be hard pressed to find a better experience.

Smooth check in process, comfortable, well appointed condo which makes it nice for cooking and eating at home if desired, fabulous views (including dolphins) clean beach, warm pool and hot tub for our chilly days, great communication, quiet - all the makings for a perfect vacation! Just add sun!

This was our second stay at Sterling Sands and first time in this unit. We love Sterling Sands and really loved this condo!! It was was perfect! Communication with Rick was so great too!!! Highly recommend! 😃

We had a great time. The owner was awesome.

Chose this property for our anniversary trip. Rick was very accommodating and easy to work with, views and ease of access cannot be beat. Only negative is last day no pool use due to the pool losing a foot of water, but that is out of his control. Do not hesitate to book this property.

This property was as advertised. It was clean and ready for us when we arrived. We would definitely stay there again.

Condo is very clean and spacious with all the amenities. Easily accommodates six adults. Great location with perfect beach view. Rick was very easy to deal with, responds quickly, and takes great interest in pleasing his guests.

Once again, this condo does not disappoint. Great communication with owner. Some little issues, but nothing that would keep me from booking again. Ceiling lights in second bedroom weren’t working. Maintenance came to check and couldn’t figure it out (no big deal, there were lamps for lighting). Don’t hesitate.

We had a great experience renting from Rick! The property was wonderful and Rick was quick to respond to our questions. I would highly recommend this condo!

We had a great week on the beach! Good views from the balcony, and the chair service, etc. on the beach was fantastic. The condo was close to everything we wanted to do as well! We highly recommend it!

Owner was friendly and helpful. Condo was clean, comfortable and steps from the beach. Great week with sunshine every day! Would rent from this owner again

The condo was exactly as pictured on VRBO which is refreshing. The bedrooms are on opposite sides of the unit which gave all us privacy. We cooked a few nights and had everything we needed in the kitchen. The balcony is large and the view is great. Rick was excellent to communicate with. Which again is refreshing as you don’t always have this. Overall a great vacation.

This condo had THE BEST location for easy, enjoyable relaxation and beach access. Even with the occasional storms, you can still sit on the beautiful porch and watch the waves roll in, have your morning coffee or afternoon toddy and/or sit by the pool. It is close to everything Destin visitors would want; many restaurants and activities within walking distance. The owner was prompt and available at all times and made sure everything was in order for our arrival. Will most definitely put this on our return list! Thanks for sharing it with us!

The unit is very nice and the view is absolutely fantastic. The condo wasn’t very thoroughly cleaned when we got there but the owner had the cleaning person back to the unit within the hour. The only problem was that she argued about the cleanliness when she got there. There was a French fry on the floor and and the counter was sticky with food. And there was hair in the master bath tub. After all that everything went really well. The unit and furniture is all in good condition. The beach service is huge plus and the beach itself is very clean and nice. Watch for dolphins in the mornings. The fitness center is unremarkable but available. The pool is very nice. There are tons of places to eat nearby and there is plenty of entertainment. There were not enough pillows but we left some behind. Overall we would definitely return. The beach and the unit were nice and the owner was easy to get a hold of and very pleasant to deal with.

The condo is exactly how it was described online. It was very clean and comfortable. Loved the porch and how large it was. Plenty of room for everybody to sit out there and enjoy the view. The communication with the owner and the property manager was excellent. Keyless entry made checking in a breeze.

We really enjoyed our stay. Perfect view and love being close to the beach. The place was very clean. Kitchen had what we needed to cook some meals. Rick was always responsive. Loving having the chair service included. Would book again when we return.

The condo was nice and clean, but I wasn’t pleased that I had to purchase property insurance in order to book this condo. I also had to pay an additional fee per guest for wristbands to access the pool and beach area.

Had a wonderful time at the condo. Great beach access. Clean condo.

We've stayed in several different units at Sterling Sands and this was the most helpful owner we've dealt with. Especially liked the room renovations most notably the wood flooring and nice showers.

Beautiful Condo. The renovation was well done

Perfect spot for our family vacation!! The rooms were spacious & wonderful! The large bathrooms were an even bigger bonus! Great kitchen! The beach was absolutely amazing, the chairs everyday made the perfect lounging spot for time at the beach! Family really enjoyed the pool area! Right in the middle of everything without being to busy! Would definitely stay here again in Destin!!

We had a great visit and really enjoyed staying in this condo. This is the place where we would stay when we visit Destin in the future!

The property was in great condition when my family of 5 arrived, the owner was great and very responsive to any requests I sent his way. The view is amazing, I spent much of my time absorbing it on the beautiful deck overlooking the pool (which was great because I could watch my kids from there). The beach service is so nice to have included, as it keeps a Dad from lugging too much beach gear around. Overall, we had a fun, relaxing, and most of all memorable week that this unit served as the backdrop for!

First off, I’d like to thank Rick Elliot. He was very prompt about communication, and made sure you were checked in and alright. The condo is clean, spacious, and has an amazing view. The master bath- is like a mini spa. Ocean front, fully equipped kitchen, comfortable bedding- you can not go wrong with renting this humble abode. Also, to throw it in, I left some contacts and Rick helped me retrieved my prescription contacts back. Very friendly host and even better condo. Worth every dime. I’ve always jumped around Destin with condos the last five years, but I found my forever summer at this place.