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Crystal Sands Condo, Directly on the Beach

Oceanfront with water park, near Henderson Beach State Park

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Exterior
On the beach
TV, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, stereo

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6850 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Miramar Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Shore at Crystal Beach Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Destin Commons
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Destin

Located in Crystal Beach, this condo is adjacent to Miramar Beach with other popular attractions like Destin Beaches within a within a few miles (5 km). The condo includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • James Lee Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Shore at Crystal Beach Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • James Lee Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Destin Commons - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Crystal Sands Condo, Directly on the Beach

Crystal Sands, an intimate, three-story, quiet property. These two gulf-front, low-rise condominium buildings are located in Destin's Crystal Beach area. The unit that faces the dazzling, white, sand beaches views directly on the Gulf of Mexico.

Spacious and private, decorated with comfort in mind. The condominium buildings are located near the heart of Destin. You will find lots to do both day and night. Crystal Sands is one of the special places that you want to keep to yourself yet can't stop to talk about.

You deserve the best and the best is Crystal Sands on the beach. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself like a king or a queen, lay down on the beach and just be lazy. Come to the sugar, white beaches of the Emerald coast. Look out on the beautiful sun, surf, and sand not the parking lot or street. Listen to the waves not the passing traffic.

Have breakfast on the balcony with only the sugar, white sand between you and the blue waters of Mexico. Sun and stroll on the beach or grab a wave runner and see how high you can fly.

Crystal Sands is less than a mile from the famous designer's outlet mall, Silver Sands outlet mall. Do not forget about shopping there!

My unit is on the second floor of the new building, east side establishment, building B. The unit has a master bedroom which has a king-size bed. There are two bunk beds in the hallways. The living room has a queen-size sleeper sofa.

Crystal Sands is located away from the congestion of downtown Destin yet only minutes away from all the day and evening attraction.

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Keywords: Condominium
The condo is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Unit size: 850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

NO BEDDING PROVIDED AFTER 6 PEOPLE YOU WILL HAVE TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR EXTRA GUESTS
NO CHANGE OF RESERVATION IS ALLOWED ONCE THE BOOKING HAS BEEN APPROVED

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this condo?

This condo is situated in Crystal Beach within a 10-minute walk of Miramar Beach and James Lee Beach. You'll also find Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this condo?

No, there isn't parking available at the condo.

Is this condo next to a casino?

No, this condo is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this condo?

No, this condo doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Crystal Sands Condo, Directly on the Beach?

This beachfront condo offers many amenities for couples such as a private pool, private pools in some condo units, as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Crystal Sands Condo, Directly on the Beach?

No, but guests can enjoy a heated pool at this condo.

Does this condo provide breakfast?

No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this condo allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this condo.

Does this condo have connecting rooms?

No, this condo doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this condo?

The closest major airport to this condo is Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS), which is 18.4 mi away (30 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Crystal Sands Condo, Directly on the Beach?

Yes, every condo unit at Crystal Sands Condo, Directly on the Beach comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.

Crystal Sands Condo, Directly on the Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 103 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach view was great! Condo was a little bit run down and could use some updates but the host was accommodating and we had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Bambi W.

The property is in need of definite updates and repairs. Bathroom doors don’t close properly and need to be replaced. Neither bathroom vent fan worked, commode seat in half bath simply needs to be replaced. Light bulbs out in both bathrooms. The laminate on the kitchen counter was not properly glued down. Overall cleanliness, honestly couldn’t tell if the unit needed to be cleaned or the baseboards and nooks and crannies just needed a fresh coat of paint. The mattress could really stand to be replaced as well. We always stay at Crystal Sands, but never this unit. It was a last minute trip and this unit was the only unit available on the 2nd floor.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Beverly D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beach stay

The rooms were not cleaned had to wait 2hrs for late check in all electrical plugs were so old and wore out that the cords wouldn’t stay in. Vacuum did not work 1roll of toilet paper. had terrible time getting code to get in Overall very dissatisfied
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Corndy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s directly on the beach 2nd floor one bedroom and a bunk bed for two kiddos two bathrooms with only one tub/shower. I was pleased with the condo just needed one more shower with a family of 4.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Decent enough place

Has all that you need no one bothered us overall nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chad M.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hugh W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty, Broken, Smelly, Unsafe Condo.

We’ve stayed in at least a dozen Crystal Sands condos and we found this unit so dirty, broken down, foul smelling and riddled with dangerous conditions that we were unable to stay more than a single night. Contacted the owner who offered excuses for the disaster we found but made no attempt to remedy any of the issues we encountered.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer K., Covington, Kentucky

Liked: Cleanliness

Experience couldve been better. Nice Location.

The place is a great location. The condo does need some updates regarding old fixtures like the rusty mirrored closet in one of the bathrooms and the worn out shower/tub faucet and spicket. The place itself was clean. The only cumbersome part was not receiving access information until less than 24 hours to check in. A mesaage was sent to the host with no response the day prior before a phone call to him with no answer and it stated i was unable to leave a voicemail. I had to contact VRBO via phone and they were able to get a hold of him and i received a message in my inbox shortly after they contacted him. I book/stay often with other hosts and this is not the typical experience I receive. I was not given an explanation from the host but I was happy that VRBO was able to resolve the issue for me. No other issues occurred during this stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiffany G.

Just OK

Water heater didn’t work well so we only had like warm water for 5 minutes. Garbage disposal did not work. The room reeked of marijuana. The room wasn’t bad overall, location was good and beach was relatively quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Love the Location!!

The location is close to everything and the water is just beautiful. However, the unit we stayed in could use some upgrades and it wasn't very clean. Some of the serving utensils as well as the eating utensils still had food on them. The chair had hair on it and the microwave worked but looked awful inside. Could use a fresh coat of paint and some deep cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Larissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Astonishing view, good apartment.

The view is wonderful, and the apartment has an excellent location. The master bedroom needs a ceiling light, and the window blind needs to be fixed; it doesn't roll up.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Place

Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Sheli M.

Liked: Cleanliness

4.5 hours late with our room but no refund

Our check in was at 4:00. The owner called about 4:30-5:00 (we were stuck in traffic) to tell us the room hadn't been cleaned and he was looking for someone to do it. We got in the room at 8:30. Also one of the sheets was DIRTY. Not stained! Dirty! I washed it and the "stain" came out! So how much did the cleaning guy actually do??? After speaking to the owner asking for a partial refund for the day, he said VRBO has rules and he'd have to ask them. I spoke to VRBO, and they told me refunds were solely at his discretion. I asked nicely MANY times, but he stopped replying to me. We love Crystal Sands and have stayed in several rooms in both units. This one was by far the least renovated but cost as much as the others. I could have lived with the lack of updates, but we got 3 1/2 hours on Saturday night and paid full price for that day. We will NOT be back there, and I would HIGHLY discourage others from going. The reply will be interesting.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Teresa H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

NASTY UNIT STAY AWAY!!!!!!

This unit was out dated to say the less nasty,dirty! We drove 12 hours to get here from Texas so it was late when we showed up. The floors were dirty and sandy the kitchen table legs were broke the coffe maker had old filter with coffee and mold that had turned brown so it had to have been left there for a long time! The freezer had rust. The sofa bed was so thin had rust and dirt on mattress. There was mold in the main bathroom around the tub shower curtain was full of mold. There was no mop or broom. When contacting the owner about this all he had to say was that the cleaning lady must have over looked some things and if she was in town she would stop by and change out shower curtain well that never happened!! Are you kidding me!!!!!!We ended up going to the store to buy a mop and broom along with cleaning supplies to get this place in order after telling the owner we would like some type of refund for all of this mess we had to do and go through when this was our vacation of course he dodged that all together! And we got locked out of our unit at one point went to the office they said they could not help us because that unit is not one that they serve 😱 They have a HOA on site we talked to them they tired calling the owner sent a email and no response so my husband said I will climb the balcony to get to our unit and this is what he did !!! So the code is so long that you either need to have a good memory or write it down or times So please read reviews on this property
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place for vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Natalia O., Spring, USA

Ok propoerty

We enjoyed our time in Destin. We will stay somewhere else. Walls are paper thin, you can hear every single word of conversations happening all around the property. Furniture was so dirty and quite a few items in the unit was falling apart.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ronnie N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Destin

beach front
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was on the beach, parking was no problem, liked the balcony and the ac and tv worked. don't like the high refundable damage deposit.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Angie T.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beyond disappointing

Upon arrival, the codes provided by owner were incorrect. Then we discovered the condo had not been cleaned. We have young kids and a 12 hour car ride. It was highly inconvenient not to have immediate access and it not be cleaned. We had to leave the unit for it to be cleaned which led us to discover we also had been provided with wrong codes to the gates to the ocean. (First time our kids saw the ocean, crying that we couldn’t get to the ocean because we didn’t have the right code) We had to communicate with the owner 4+ times within the first hour. Very very frustrating start to a vacation. Other concerns of the condition of the condo were that there appeared to be black mold in the air vents in the living room and bathroom. Musty smell. Owner responded in a defensive and rude manner. Other condos in Crystal Sands are beautiful and updated. We tried to have kids out of the condo as much as possible to limit exposure to whatever was coming out of the vents.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

linda w., Kalamazoo us

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs some updates

First loved the location. Patio view outstanding. Weather didn’t cooperate to actually be on the beach. We won’t visit in February next time. Actually the best part of our stay was restaurants. they are on the expensive side but so worth it! Then there’s the residence. Hasn’t been updated in a while with multiple problems. Find a different Host if possible. All said LOVE Destin.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Gross

Dirty ,hvac system outside is completely rusted which makes the inside of the apartment smell had to put air fresheners throughout apartment cleaning staff doesn’t do a good job apartment has none of the basic basics upgrades just not a good state would not recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

William D.

Liked: Cleanliness

No Air Conditioner

Overall, the stay was marred by a broken air conditioner. The condo's temperature ranged from 78° at night to 82° during the day. (We had to buy a fan so we could sleep.) Otherwise, the condo could use some updates, e.g., streaming televisions. Was adequate, but disappointing.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lindsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Don't do it

The condo itself was ok. There was no air conditioning at all, however and the owner was terrible at communication. We spent 3 nights in an 80* condo and ended up leaving one day early just to sleep in a cool bed. This is not the condo you want to be in for vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

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