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PRIVATE POOL! 5 BR/5.5 Bath Luxury~ Private Pool~ Guest House ~Steps to Beach

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Emerald Coast Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Destin Commons
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the area

Destin

With a stay at this vacation home in Destin (Crystal Beach), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Miramar Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Henderson Beach State Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Destin Commons and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Destin Beaches.

What's nearby

  • Henderson Beach State Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Destin Commons - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • James Lee Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪World of Beer - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

PRIVATE POOL! 5 BR/5.5 Bath Luxury~ Private Pool~ Guest House ~Steps to Beach

Welcome to Sterling Stay!

An ideal home for 2-3 families with children- we sleep up to 14 people.

Prepare for a one-of-a-kind vacation in this beautiful, modern beach home just steps from the beach! The home is decorated with original artwork, upscale decor and furnishings that create a welcoming retreat for your family and friends. Sterling Stay is in the heart of Crystal Beach, a quiet, walkable neighborhood with easy access to shopping, restaurants, and activities in Destin

Beautiful 12' x 24' private pool and outdoor dining area, large gas grill
Dining table seats 10, more seating at kitchen bar
Close to beach (just down the street!)
Pet Friendly
Separate cabana house near pool
3rd Floor "Tiki Tower" - with amazing panoramic views


5 Bedrooms & 5 1/2 Bathrooms
3 KING Bedrooms with private ensuites (1 on 1st floor; 2 on 2nd floor)
1 QUEEN Bedroom with private ensuite (in cabana house)
Bunk Room with 2 sets of TWIN Bunks (2nd floor)
Sleeper sofas in living room and in cabana house

Additional amenities include:
Free Wi-Fi
Smart/Roku TVs in all bedrooms and living room
Fluffy bath towels and a hair dryer in each bathroom
High chair and pack-n-play
Washer & dryer, Iron and ironing board
Cleaning products, trash bags, aluminum foil, and plastic wrap

FIRST FLOOR
When you step inside from the covered front porch, you’ll find a large open living area with stunning modern decor featuring a queen sleeper sectional and leather accent chairs. You’ll appreciate the extra-large Smart TV and DVD player and stereo system in this space, so you can stream your favorite TV shows, movies, and music. The large dining table seats up to 10, with space for 4 more at the kitchen counter.

The spacious, open kitchen is well-equipped, making it easy to prepare your favorite vacation meals. An island, separate pantry and lots of counter space offer plenty of room for multiple cooks. You’ll find all the dishes, pans, and utensils you may need, a Keurig K-Cup coffee maker, and a regular drip coffee maker. We want you to feel at home, and the large, open layout is a perfect gathering spot for your family or friends.

KING BEDROOM SUITE #1 - with Ensuite Bathroom -1st Floor
The Mondrian Suite on the 1st floor features a KING BED and private access to the front porch. You’ll also appreciate the convenience of the attached private bathroom. This suite has a large smart TV so guests can stream their favorite movies or shows. The well-appointed ensuite features a single sink with storage beneath, a commode and a tub/shower combination.

Half Bath - 1st Floor
This half bath is convenient for everyone on the 1st floor.

SECOND FLOOR

KING BEDROOM SUITE #2 – with Ensuite Bathroom - 2nd Floor
The Safari Suite is a huge bedroom featuring a KING BED, full-size dresser, two nightstands with lamps, and a large closet. As the largest bedroom in the home, this is a welcoming retreat, with private access to the balcony and a smart TV/DVD. The super spacious private ensuite bathroom features an extra-large vanity with double sinks and drawers, commode, a large soaker tub, and separate walk-in shower.

KING BEDROOM SUITE #3 - with Ensuite Bathroom - 2nd Floor
The Espresso Suite features a KING BED, two large bedside tables with lamps, a dresser, and a closet. From this room, you can step out to the second-floor balcony to enjoy your morning coffee or relax after a day at the beach. This suite has a large smart TV so guests can stream their favorite movies or shows. The well-appointed private ensuite features a single sink with storage beneath, a commode and a tub/shower combination.

Bedroom #6 - DOUBLE BUNK ROOM - 2nd Floor
The Rack’m Stack’m Suite is a favorite spot for children. With two sets of twin bunks, up to four children (or two adults) can rest comfortably or just hang out in this space which includes a TV/DVD. The dedicated full bathroom is adjacent to this room offering bunk room guests a single sink with storage beneath, a commode and a walk-in shower.
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THIRD FLOOR “TIKI TOWER”

This is a favorite spot to take in the panoramic views of the Crystal Beach area. This 3rd-floor space is surrounded by windows and you can step out onto separate balconies with seating on the east and west sides -- take your pick of which view to enjoy - sunrise or sunset! Inside, there’s a bistro table and chairs -- perfect for a game of cards or perhaps a quiet cup of coffee in the morning.

The home is also equipped with Guardian in-duct air purifiers.

CABANA BLUE-GUEST HOUSE

Bedroom #5 QUEEN BEDROOM SUITE
The Cabana Blue Suite features a QUEEN BED, flat screen TV/DVD, and a walk-in closet. The ensuite features a sink, commode and tub/shower combination.

The adjacent Cabana Lounge offers a queen sleeper sofa, TV and fully equipped kitchenette: microwave, coffee maker, sink, mini-fridge, dishes, and dining table for 2-4. Best of all, you can walk directly out to the pool from the bedroom or the lounge.

PRIVATE POOL & OUTDOOR AREA
The outdoor space of this home is simply amazing! The 12’ x 24’ private pool is surrounded by three levels of beautiful decks and pergola. With ample seating (lounge chairs and dining) throughout the space, your entire group can enjoy the sun or the shade. There’s a large gas grill for you to prepare your favorite meals and plenty of tables and seating for poolside dining. And for your children’s safety, there are alarms on the doors leading to the pool from the main house and the cabana house. Pool heat is available for an additional fee. There’s also a Bluetooth connection to the poolside speakers in the living room.

PET FRIENDLY
We are pet friendly and welcome your dogs in our home. There is a $300 per dog extra fee and your dog must be pre-approved by the owner. Only dogs allowed (no other pets.) Please include the breed/size/age of your dogs in your inquiry for pre-approval.

PERFECT BEACH LOCATION
Crystal beach is mostly residential, which contributes to the quietness of the neighborhood. Only a few steps away is the Shirah Street beach access, and the much larger ‘Shore at Crystal Beach Park’ with a pavilion and bathrooms is only 2 half-blocks down from there at Hutchinson Street where you'll also find Camille's coffee shop and restaurant. We provide a cart with beach chairs and umbrella, so you can roll your gear to the beach with ease.

Restaurants, activities, and entertainment are also close-by. Destin Commons, a beautiful upscale shopping and entertainment center, is less than a half-mile away. It features over 75 shops and restaurants, including Bass Pro Shop, World of Beer, Whole Foods Market, Panera Bread, Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl & Grill, AMC Theater with IMAX and much more. You can bicycle, scooter, Jet ski and go para-sailing all within walking distance. The Silver Sands Outlet mall is not far for those who enjoy “retail therapy”!

OFF-STREET PARKING
There’s a sizeable driveway in front of the home which accommodates 3-5 cars (depending on size). There is no on-street parking in Destin.

HOUSE POLICY
We take great pride and care of this home. It will be clean and ready for you when you arrive. We’re local - we’ll stop by to say “hi”, and we’re available should you need anything during your stay. We rent to responsible families and professionals who are a minimum of 25 years of age and who will respect and care for this home as if it were their own. This property is not equipped to accommodate high school or college groups, wedding or receptions.

NOTE: While this home sleeps 14, the posted rent is based on 10 guests;
Any groups with 11-14 guests may be subject to extra guest charges.

Book with Confidence!
We know how difficult it is to find a vacation rental to suit your family’s needs, schedules and budget. We’re happy to assist you with the process of finding and booking the right place to stay for your vacation. We don’t leave you hanging and do our best to get back to all email inquiries within an hour. If this property is booked, please ask about our other properties in the Destin area.

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NOTE: Monthly rates during November through February are based on two-person occupancy without the use of the carriage house. If you have more than two people staying at the property, you may be subject to additional charges after you have booked the reservation online.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A flat-screen television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a water park and an outdoor pool.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

*Sugar Palm Rentals*

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs only! Extra Pet fees and pre-approval

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Max Occ. includes ages 0-2; ages 16+ are adults.

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
Onsite 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 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

Property is also known as

Mar 16-23 Open 5 Br/5.5 Bath Luxury cabana steps Beach House
Mar 16-23 Open 5 Br/5.5 Bath Luxury cabana steps Beach Destin
Mar 16-23 Open 5 Br/5.5 Bath Luxury cabana steps Beach
Crazy Spring Specials 5 Br/5.5 Bath Luxury cabana steps Beach

PRIVATE POOL! 5 BR/5.5 Bath Luxury~ Private Pool~ Guest House ~Steps to Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic property!

This home and Sugar Palm Rentals are fantastic. The home had everything we needed and more. The backyard pool is a great place to spend the day. Wonderful location with the beach just steps away. Minor issues were dealt with immediately by the property managers. We will be back!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pre-winter get away

Close to beach, extremely roomy for 13 people. 5 grandchildren, ages 1-7, had an absolute blast in the pool and beach. Spent evening’s catching ghost crab. Many memories made!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monty T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Troutt family

Everything went smoothly and it was all very nice
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nura K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you!

We enjoyed the time!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellee S., Metairie, louisiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

This was a glorious place. So comfortable and clean. Had all the amenities. Fresh sheets, great beds, great seating inside and out. A/C was rockin! Will stay again. Beach is steps away. Please indulge in this elegant vacation spot. Sleeps bunches!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen R., Stanford

Liked: Cleanliness

Crystal Palace awesome

Location was great had everything that we needed would stay there again. The only suggestion that I have would be the downstairs bed needs a new mattress.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Family vacation

Spacious home for beach lovers. 4 minute walk. Beautifully furnished contemporary decor. Private bathroom for every bedroom. Pool and patio space for outside dining. Exceptionally well furnished kitchen. A true gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will stay again!

Loved the location and the house fit our needs well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Mother's Day Trip

Great property in a great neighborhood. The house was perfect. Shops were in walking distance although we rented a 6-passenger golf cart. The property manager was very accessible when we had a question. We definitely would recommend this to any guest who is looking for a great trip to Destin Florida.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Very nice house! So clean and everything was perfect. Made it easy to create great memories! Perfect location as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness

7 day vacation for the family

House was great, awesome location...everything you need to cook...we had a great vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly K.

Liked: Cleanliness

The home was very well stocked with cooking utensils and appliances. Plenty of towels.

Very good experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property

Property was nice, needs a few upgrades with furniture. Everything was clean and had anything you could possibly need for cooking. Pool area was very nice. Having beach chairs were a plus also. Overall, it was a great place and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

perfection!

The house, the location, the pool, the beach.... you name it, it was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Very clean and close to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chastity A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Steps to the beach

Excellent home for large family. Steps to the beach. Great neighborhood. Should have came with a golf cart for this price and it would have been perfect. I hope they add this feature!!!! We love this house and you will too.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

Evacuated from New Orleans to this perfect property. Everything was as advertised. Great location. Excellent host. We will be back. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kristi P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sterling Stay

Overall, my family enjoyed our vacation at Sterling Stay. There was plenty of room, location was good & the kitchen was equipped with plenty of kitchenware. I would suggest adding extra bath towels & washcloths to avoid doing laundry every other day. A couple of the king size mattresses we thought were hard but I guess that is personal preference. Overall, we had a really good vacation at Sterling Stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

shawn w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer 2021

We had a good experience with the rental company, Sugar Palm. Very responsive. Ice maker did not work the entire stay. There were no extra bath or kitchen towels. Property is in a nice neighborhood but it was sold with “private beach access.” However that only included one small public access and the beachfront properties had the entire area roped off
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

malissa t.

2021 spring Vacation

Great property. Easy check in
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

tara p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just a few issues

Drain in the guest house in the shower was a little slow to drain out. Dryer stopped working towards middle of week.

10/10 Excellent

Joeneal D.

Liked: Cleanliness

We will be back to Sterling Stay sooner than later.

We loved the location. We were steps away from the beach. It was no need for a golf cart to go to the beach. The private pool was much needed because we had some rainy days but when it wasn’t raining we were able to get at least 3 hours each day in the pool. The house had everything we needed to prepare whatever meal or snack we had in mind.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edgardo E., Crown Point

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect location close to the beach, grocery, restaurant, outlet mall,

very nice house, location and response time with owner/property manager
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sankar N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Excellent location, Just 2-3 minute walk to the beach. Very well maintained house with all the amenities and heated pool that kids loved. Would stay again in future.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021