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Pet Friendly! 5 BR/5.5 Bath Luxury~Private Pool~Cabana~Steps to Beach

Family-friendly vacation home in Destin with a water park

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Beach nearby
Interior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
A heated pool
Welcome to Sterling Stay, an ideal beach home for 2-3 families with children. This beautiful, modern retreat is decorated with original artwork and upscale decor that creates a welcoming space for your family and friends. With a private pool, outdoor dining area, cabana house near the pool and Tiki Tower offering panoramic views of Crystal Beach - you'll enjoy every moment in this spacious home.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14279 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Pet Friendly! 5 BR/5.5 Bath Luxury~Private Pool~Cabana~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 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 #5 - 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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Gas grill

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,006 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

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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

About the neighborhood

Map
Destin, FL

What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Destin Commons - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Emerald Coast Centre - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Pet Friendly! 5 BR/5.5 Bath Luxury~Private Pool~Cabana~Steps to Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Pet Friendly! 5 BR/5.5 Bath Luxury~Private Pool~Cabana~Steps to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly! 5 BR/5.5 Bath Luxury~Private Pool~Cabana~Steps to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly! 5 BR/5.5 Bath Luxury~Private Pool~Cabana~Steps to Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly! 5 BR/5.5 Bath Luxury~Private Pool~Cabana~Steps to Beach located?

This family-friendly Destin vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Miramar Beach and Henderson Beach State Park. Destin Beaches and Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Pet Friendly! 5 BR/5.5 Bath Luxury~Private Pool~Cabana~Steps to Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Accommodating

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The property is well kept and the host is attentive to issues that might pop up! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Some snags with check in but easily fixed. Aquilla is lovely and easy to communicate with. Decor is super dated. Beach is beautiful but the condos rope their areas off, so there is only a very, very small public area to use. I was disappointed that that wasn’t communicated. But overall great last minute trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sankar N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Irene C.

Best ever!

This house is awesome. Equipped with everything needed, lots of room, and the pool was a life saver for the littles.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bridgett D., Douglasville, GA

Great stay

We had a great time! Beautiful house with every kitchen amenity imaginable and tremendous space! We loved the private pool, especially since it frequently rained the weekend we visited, and it was nice to dip in the pool or lay out right there between showers. Only down side was no ESPN for the guys, and we missed watching NBA playoff series.

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

6/10 Okay

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Vacay stay

Home is very nice. Location is great with easy access to beach. The house has no soundproofing. 3rd floor viewing allows viewing of back of condos in front of beach. Shrubs are excessively overgrown. There’s an outdoor shower, but you can’t access it because of the jungle.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Picture Perfect

The picture is impressive, but the reality is perfect. The house has a bedroom,bath, powder room, kitchen, and family room on the main floor, along with the laundry closet. Great for those who don't "do" steps. The upstairs has three more bedrooms, with plenty of bathrooms. The pool house is more than accommodating and can be completely self-sufficient. There is wireless internet access, also. The home and property are well maintained. The only disappointment was that the gas grill needed to be cleaned. There was so much built up grease that it torched our food. Be sure to bring all of your own toiletries, since a roll of paper towels, existing toilet paper, and a bar of soap for each bath are all that are provided. Two dishwasher tablets are provided. There is a very short walk to the beach;however, homeowners have access to a MINUTE portion it! So plop down your chairs early! All of the restaurants are close, so finding one that appeals to you is not a problem. I would definitely recommend this property. We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the best beach in the world!

10/10 Excellent

Debra K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was really good. The house served our needs well. House could use a little updating in terms of decor. Stuck in the 80's. The location was very convenient to many activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Troutt family

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

10/10 Excellent

Nura K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you!

We enjoyed the time!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellee S., Metairie, louisiana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Sandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will stay again!

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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