Description

Top Reasons to Book This Fabulous Condo:

* Less than 100 ft to the Beach!

* 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 guests to purchase for an additional 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.

Availability Calendar

Clear Dates

Bedding

Living Room

Sleeps: 2

1 Sleeper Sofa

Guest Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 Queen

Master Bedroom

Sleeps: 2

1 King

Amenities 35

Community Facilities

Gym/Fitness Room

Entertainment

Satellite or Cable
Television

Facility Amenities

Community Pool

Featured Amenities

Ocean View
Snowbird Friendly

Inside Amenities

Air Conditioning
Bathroom Essentials
Ceiling Fan
Central Air Conditioning
Dryer
Free Wifi
Heating
Hot Water
Iron & Ironing Board
Laptop Friendly Work Space
Linens Provided
Living Room
Shampoo
Shower
Smoke Detector
Washer

Must Haves

Beach View
Elevator
Pool

Outside Amenities

Balcony
Free Parking
Outdoor Furniture
Patio/Deck

Pool and Spa

Heated Pool
Outdoor Pool

View and Location

City View
Gulf View
Walk to Beach
Water View

Fall Savings 15% off 4+ Nights

Escape to the Emerald Coast this fall and enjoy 15% off when you stay 4 nights or more. Book between now and September 30, 2026 for travel from August 1 through October 31, 2026. Use promo code FALLFORFUN15 to plan your perfect autumn getaway.

*Offer is valid on new online bookings when you book by September 30, 2026 for 4+ night stays from August 1 to October 31, 2026. Cannot be combined with other offers. Exclusions and restrictions may apply to select properties.

Fall Savings 10% off 3+ Nights

Celebrate the season with our Fall for Fun getaway. Enjoy 10% off when you stay 3 nights or more. Book between now September 30, 2026 for travel from August 1 through October 31, 2026. Use promo code FALLFORFUN10 and start planning your perfect fall escape.

*Offer is valid on new online bookings when you book by September 30, 2026 for 3+ night stays from August 1 to October 31, 2026. Cannot be combined with other offers. Exclusions and restrictions may apply to select properties.

Mini Snowbirds

☀️ Mini Snowbirds, This One’s for You! 🏖️ Dreaming of a longer beach escape without committing to the entire season? Book a 14–27-night stay and enjoy 20% off your getaway with promo code MiniBirdy.

Book between August 21 and December 23, 2026, for stays from October 26, 2026, through February 28, 2027. Blackout dates, home exclusions, and other restrictions may apply.

*Offer is valid on new online bookings made by December 23, 2026, for 14–27-night stays from October 26, 2026, through February 28, 2027. Blackout dates apply November 24–28, 2026, and December 24, 2026–January 30, 2027. Cannot be combined with other offers. Exclusions and restrictions may apply to select properties.

Location

Reviews 5 (45)

Wonderful trip , room was clean and very nice and the view was gorgeous

Great location , easy check in and check out ! Room was very nice , clean and comfortable! The view was gorgeous from balcony ! We enjoyed it so much !! Pool and ocean right there and having 3 elevators was nice !
- Reviewed On: 9/1/2026

Hello Lynn, Thank you for your review and the 5‑star rating. We'd love to host you again. Kind regards, RealJoy Destin
Real Joy staff

Place was clean and as pictured.
- Reviewed On: 8/6/2026

Hi Shenghua, thank you for the great rating and review. We're glad Sterling Shores 916 was clean and as pictured. We'd love to host you again! RealJoy Destin
Real Joy staff

We had a great time! Great destination, amazing amenities, fantastic location!!
- Reviewed On: 8/2/2026

Hello Deborah, Thank you so much for your review! We're glad you had a great time and enjoyed the destination, amenities, and location. We hope to host you again at Sterling Shores 916. Kindly, RealJoy Vacations
Real Joy staff

Amazing as always! This is our most favorite place to be in Destin.
- Reviewed On: 7/30/2026

Hello Natalie, Thank you so much for your review! We're glad Sterling Shores 916 continues to be your favorite place in Destin. We'd love to host you again. Kindly, RealJoy Destin
Real Joy staff

Great location so close to great amenities, restaurants, groceries, airport. An amazing pool too!! Loved the unit and the view I will remember for a long time!!
- Reviewed On: 7/26/2026

Hello Deborah, Thank you for the wonderful review. We’re glad Sterling Shores 916’s location and proximity to restaurants, groceries, and the airport — along with the amazing pool and view — made your stay so memorable. We’d love to welcome you back. RealJoy Destin
Real Joy staff

Best place ever!!
- Reviewed On: 7/3/2026

Thank you for the 5-star review! So glad Sterling Shores 916 was the best place ever. We’d love to host you again. RealJoy Destin
Real Joy staff

Very easy to check in and out. We visited at a time where the beach wasn't the best swimming condition for our kids so we appreciated that there was a big pool to use. There aren't any pool towels downstairs so be sure to bring your own. Kitchen was also stocked with a variety of dishes if you plan on doing your own cooking. Overall I would recommend and rebook
- Reviewed On: 5/25/2026

We enjoyed our stay here. It was exactly as described and the perfect size for 4 adults and 1 child. It is in a great location near restaurants and entertainment. The beach access is very easy to get to. We would definitely stay here again
- Reviewed On: 5/10/2026

Our family really enjoyed this Airbnb!! The view is incredible, it’s super close to the beach! And the heated pool was incredible during the cold days!!!! We would definitely return and recommend this to anyone looking!
- Reviewed On: 5/3/2026

Enjoyable stay! Would stay there again.
- Reviewed On: 4/20/2026

Very nice location! We watched dolphins from the balcony in the morning. We would stay there again.
- Reviewed On: 4/13/2026

Hello Vicki, thank you for the lovely review. I’m glad you enjoyed the location and got to watch dolphins from the balcony — what a treat! We’d love to host you again. RealJoy Vacations
Real Joy staff

Overall, I really enjoyed my stay at the condo this week—it was close to a lot of good food spots and convenient to everything.
- Reviewed On: 4/11/2026

Had an amazing stay as always! Unit was clean, bright and comfortable.
- Reviewed On: 10/18/2025

The place was amazing and Kandace was a great help with anything need. can't wait to stay again.
- Reviewed On: 9/2/2025

Thank you, Robert! We're glad you found the place amazing and that Kandace was helpful during your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Real Joy staff

Really enjoyed the condo!
- Reviewed On: 8/22/2025

Extremely pleased with our condo! Everything was as described. Location was great, easy access to the beach!
- Reviewed On: 8/15/2025

Thank you for your review, Brandon! We're happy to hear the condo met your expectations and that you enjoyed the great location and easy beach access. We look forward to hosting you again!
Real Joy staff

Thank you for the nice stay in Destin!
- Reviewed On: 8/11/2025

Thank you for your kind review, Jayla! We're happy you enjoyed your stay in Destin and hope to host you again soon.
Real Joy staff

Great clean place, will come back
- Reviewed On: 8/6/2025

Beautiful location, clean and spacious. Only change would be to add more seating to pool area.
- Reviewed On: 7/30/2025

Amazing stay at this condo. Location to beach was perfect! Views were amazing. Both pools were great could have used a little more attention to cleaning the sticks and items out but wasn’t as big deal. No problems with noise after the 10pm quiet time. Short drive to anywhere in the Destin area. Walmart, target, and 2 grocery stores a short 3 -5 minute drive away to stock up on food and beverages. Only downside was the 10ft section of beach non chair and umbrella renters could use for 60.00 a day. If you wanted to be close to the water you have to rent. Everything else was absolutely amazing would highly recommend and we will be back!
- Reviewed On: 6/9/2025

Hello Laura! Thank you for your wonderful review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, the fantastic views, and the convenient location. We appreciate your feedback on the pool cleanliness and the beach rental situation, and will take your comments into account for future improvements. We're looking forward to welcoming you back for another amazing stay!
Real Joy staff

The condo was clean, spacious and the view of the ocean was amazing.
- Reviewed On: 6/2/2025

Hello Anna! Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We're glad to hear that you found the condo clean and spacious, and that you enjoyed the amazing ocean view. We hope to welcome you back for another stay soon!
Real Joy staff

Enjoyed my stay!
- Reviewed On: 5/18/2025

Everything was amazing. The unit was perfect, and perfect location. Couldn't have asked for anything better. Will stay again!
- Reviewed On: 5/14/2025

Great value. Close to the beach and ‘Back Porch restaurant’. Room was clean with a beautiful view of the gulf.
- Reviewed On: 4/5/2025

We had a blast!! A very clean and beautiful place!! Thanks and we will definitely visit again!!
- Reviewed On: 3/21/2025

Great location! Check-in and check-out were very easy. Liked that there were instructions posted on the fridge for help.
- Reviewed On: 3/16/2025

Katie, thank you for your 5-star review! We're pleased you enjoyed the location and found the check-in and check-out process easy. We appreciate your feedback on the posted instructions. We hope to welcome you back to RealJoy soon!
Real Joy staff

As always perfect stay . So happy to work with RealJoy Already looking forward to our next year reservations
- Reviewed On: 3/9/2025

Wonderful place for vacations! I really enjoyed the trip! 😊
- Reviewed On: 10/20/2024

We had stayed in this building before so we knew it was a great location. Condo was great. Clean with no issues.
- Reviewed On: 10/4/2024

Julie, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the condo to be clean and comfortable. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

It was fantastic
- Reviewed On: 8/2/2024

Kim, Thank you for the 5-star review. We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic experience with us. We hope you'll join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Amazing place to stay steps from the beach in Destin. Had an amazing time during our stay. Will definitely be back soon.
- Reviewed On: 7/14/2024

Leon, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We’re thrilled you had an amazing time and enjoyed the close beach access. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Great property, clean and easy access
- Reviewed On: 7/1/2024

Cam, Thank you for the5-star review. We appreciate your kind words about the property's cleanliness and easy access. We hope to welcome you back soon! Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

- Reviewed On: 6/27/2024

Richard, Thank you for the 5-star review. We hope you enjoyed your time on our beautiful beaches and will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

The condo was nice with great beach view. I was worried about not being right on the beach. However, this was not an issue at all. It was easy to access the private beach and only a short walk. The main pool was large so never felt crowded. The landscaping around the condo was beautiful.
- Reviewed On: 6/16/2024

Tammy, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your vacation. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the beach view, easy access to the private beach, and the spacious pool. We hope you will join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Exceptional

- Reviewed On: 5/11/2024

Exceptional

Great,
- Reviewed On: 4/19/2024

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.
- Reviewed On: 4/6/2024

Rene, Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that our description matched your expectations and that our customer service team was quick to assist you. We would love to welcome you back in the future to enjoy our prime location near the beach, restaurants, and entertainment. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Love this place!
- Reviewed On: 3/15/2024

Jeremy, Thank you for the 5-star review! We’re so glad to hear you love this place and hope you join us again soon. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Staying at Sterling Shores was the best choice on our end. We couldn’t have been any happier. We enjoyed our vacation and will do it again in the future. 10/10 recommend!
- Reviewed On: 9/1/2023

Jordan, We're thrilled to hear that staying at Sterling Shores was the best choice for your vacation and that you couldn't have been happier. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to hosting you again in the future. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

Great place to stay, clean and had a great view of the beach!
- Reviewed On: 8/19/2023

Taylor, We're pleased to hear that you found it to be a great place to stay, with cleanliness and a fantastic beach view. Thank you for choosing RealJoy!
Real Joy staff

Condo has a beautiful view of the ocean & pool. Loved the big tropical pool area & the beach bar with chair service! Easy walk to beach too. Unit was very clean, comfy beds & kitchen was fully stocked. Large balcony, but would like to have table & chairs instead of loungers. Extra plus with Back Porch Restaurant next door!
- Reviewed On: 6/18/2023

Tricia, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your stay. We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful views and loved the tropical pool area. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

comfortable room with beautiful views.
- Reviewed On: 5/16/2023

Brandy, We are happy to hear that you were comfortable and enjoyed the beautiful views. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

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!
- Reviewed On: 5/13/2023

Dakota, we appreciate you letting us know that you thought this amazing two-bedroom, two-bath condo was very clean with a great atmosphere and views. Thank you for choosing RealJoy.
Real Joy staff

great views. centrally located. clean and spacious, overall great place. I can confidently highly recommend RealJoy to anyone looking for a complete stay in destin
- Reviewed On: 4/13/2023

Overall good time we will stay again

Great location very comfortable and relaxing The airplane flying over
- Reviewed On: 8/26/2021

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