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Crystal Sands #101B | by Salt Water Vacations

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On the beach
TV, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, stereo
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 775 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Miramar Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Destin Commons
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the area

Destin

Located in Destin (Crystal Beach), this condo is steps from Miramar Beach and a 2-minute drive from Henderson Beach State Park. .This beach condo is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Destin Beaches and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park.
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What's nearby

  • Miramar Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • James Lee Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Destin Commons - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 7 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crab Trap Destin - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Jalisco Destin - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pazzo Italiano 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 #101B | by Salt Water Vacations

This first-floor, one-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom unit, SLEEPS up to 7 guests. The master bedroom offers a king-size bed; there are also twin-size bunk beds in the hallway, and a very comfortable "Cozy" brand queen-size sleeper sofa with 8" mattress and twin sleeper ottoman in the living room. The bathroom, with two separate sink and toilet rooms, has a separate shower/whirlpool tub room which also houses the washer and dryer. Enjoy great views, a fully-equipped kitchen, two TVs and DVD players, stereo, and in-unit washer/dryer. 
From the private patio you will enjoy the fantastic Gulf-front views while enjoying a cup of morning "joe." Your home away from home boasts over 850 square feet of interior space, and offers plenty of room to relax on the patio. Perfect for families to gather for fun and relaxation. 
Crystal Sands Resort is a relaxing and low-key retreat offering beautiful direct coastline views of the Gulf of Mexico. The property offers lush tropical landscapes, seasonal beach service, and barbecue areas. Nearby to Crystal Sands Resort is Destin Commons, Destin’s premier open-air lifestyle center, as well as some of the best dining, golfing, and water sports options in Destin. 
Free Fun Included Every Day! To enhance your vacation experience, Salt Water Vacations includes Xplorie, which means FREE admissions every day of your stay to some of the most popular attractions Destin has to offer!  You can enjoy a daily value of up to $580 in free fun - Click Here to see the fun Salt Water Vacations has in store for you!
Monthly rentals are welcome for this unit.  
Crystal Sands is a SMOKE FREE or TOBACCO FREE. This means No Smoking on the grounds, walkways, balconies, patios, parking lots, sidewalks, boardwalks or the beach. Golf carts are allowed as 1 vehicle. 
Salt Water Vacations maintains top-notch housekeeping and cleaning staff committed to ensuring the maintenance of CDC standards for sanitization compliance including materials, gloves, masks, and all other necessary precautions. Additionally, like most of our properties offers self-check-in with key-code door locks and a code provided to you via email or our Happy Stays app. Come Vacay Your Way and experience the Salt Water Vacations difference!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 806 square feet

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Condo
Crystal Sands #101b 1 BR / 1.5 BA Condo in Destin Sleeps 7
Beachfront/oceanview Ground Floor Condo w/ Pool Hallway Bunks
153

Crystal Sands #101B | by Salt Water Vacations Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Briana D., Arkansas

This place is all about location. We love staying at Crystal Sands yearly! We’ve never stayed in this unit and although it was accurate on photos except for a few changes like the tv being updated and no lounge chair out on the patio. I will say we were disappointed in the bed, it wasn’t comfortable. The unit itself had a mildew/mold smell and that was the biggest let down. Usually the first thing you want to smell walking into your condo is fresh clean air especially being on the beach. It smelled awful and was disappointing. The cleanliness wasn’t the worst we’ve stayed in, but a good deep cleaning is definitely needed. The ottoman in the living room needs replaced, it’s peeling. The unit is outdated as far as decor goes. Other than those things, we had a wonderful vacation and always love staying at Crystal Sands especially on the bottom floor! I always love the 2 chairs and umbrella beach service included and it was nice they had shampoo conditioner soap makeup wipes etc in each bathroom! They also had a dish detergent pod and 2 laundry pods! There was also plenty of towels and rags and a ton of kitchen utensils and pans etc!
The pealing ottoman :(
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thao H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent R., Arlington, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Great View and Condo

The view of the beach from the first floor is amazing. The beach area is private and well controls for a very peaceful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly H.

Spring sunshine! R&R beach time

The location was absolutely perfect! Beautiful beach loved having the beach, chairs and umbrella as part of the package….enjoyed hanging out on the porch! Very much enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

COURTNEY T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

We enjoyed our stay at Crystal Sands 101b Property manager was very quick at responding to questions and the place was maintained well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

It was awesome!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Worth it!!!

It was great. Good price, amazing views. Walk out and you are on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Crystal Beach

Property was perfect for us. Being on the ground floor we could walk out to the beach. We enjoyed breakfast every morning on the patio at the table. I would stay here again. Only recommend some type of lounge chair for the patio and beach equipment.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and view of beach

4 of us and it was perfect for 4. The view was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

1st time in Destin

This place is great. You are on the beach. You get 2 free chairs and umbrella everyday. The condo was on the end of the building and close to the bbq grill. Potter the cat will come by and see you once in a while. She's not lost her owner knows she likes to stroll the area. She lives close by. There are a few things they need to fix. One is the screen on the screen door. The sand is so soft and I doesn't get hot. The Gulf water colors are so beautiful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Memories

It was our sons 5th birthday and he loved every moment of the stay and the beach. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Ashley S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Could have been cleaner

This place was very dusty. All decor and door frames had looked liked they haven't been cleaned in probably a year. Dishes were out away dirty. The patio furniture is old and a chair is broken and about fell out of it
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our stay!

This was an amazing place to stay. My girlfriend and I had the best time. Perfect location, clean, and exactly like the pictures. We would absolutely recommend this unit, and plan on visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lane C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect little get away!

This condo is absolutely perfect for a couple to stay or small family. It’s hard to find small condos on the beach and this did not disappoint! The management company was easy to work with and very communicative. They even called after we checked in to make sure we were all set! We will be back for sure!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Mindy B.

Location was awesome!!

Great location! Beautiful beach. Management was easily accessible and helpful! Beach service was awesome. Loved having the bottom end unit…walked right out to the beach. Cleanliness was fine but not great. Had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vakay

Property okay a little small for all the furniture inside and out. Dishwasher poorly installed and TV didn’t work in bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Alissa R.

Disappointed

We’ve stayed at over ten condos at Crystal Sands over the years. This one was probably the most dated. We always stay first floor for the location and ocean walkout convenience for our kids. NEVER AGAIN will we stay during spring break. Crystal sands advertises as a private beach, but it is the only condo complex in the area that makes zero attempt to keep that so. I have pictures of the hundreds of college students that took over the beach in its entirety to the point I could not walk to our beach chairs without stepping on them. The music, the trash, and the crowds were appalling. For the first time ever we feared for the safety of our children walking from the condo to the beach chairs. Even after speaking with the on-site staff they were not willing to do anything. As far as the condo goes, it is dated and could use an extreme paint job. It seemed clean. The sheets left on the couch in the plastic sack were wet and had water stains on them. (I notified the property management). The ice maker never worked, and some of the kitchen utensils were either dirty or rusted. The couches were newer than the pictures which was a nice surprise. We did have ants on the kitchen counter after a heavy rain. We were told by the rental company someone would come by the next day, and they never did. We checked out the following day so did not worry about it after that. Overall, it is an okay property. The beach and the view is what we come for, but this time the beach overrun by young partying kids was a deal breaker. I’ll submit a pic of the beach full and the one next to ours if I can figure that out.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Glorious!!!

It was our first Beach vacation where the husband could come and it was GLORIOUS! The view could not have been better or more convenient with little ones. We loved it!!! 100% recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Cameron H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Overall nice place to stay. Location couldn’t be any better. Living room furniture was stained and needed cleaned. Everything else met our expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary Getaway

Perfect for our 5th year anniversary getaway. Access to the beach was wonderful, and the condo had all the amenities that we needed. Thank you for allowing us to stay. We had a wonderful time and did not want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness

The view is what matters

As long as the gulf is visible from the living room I can overlook the shortcomings of the unit. No holder for the toilet paper, a stuck and torn screen door. The beauty of the gulf makes the need for attention to the unit less important
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelley J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Loved the fact it was on the first floor on the corner. Parking was good. So close to the beach-we could sit on the patio and enjoy the sand and waves. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Mayra D.

Our Stay

The view was great! The property would benefit from updating furniture and taking out the extra bulky furniture.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Christopher C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but unkept

The condo has an amazing view with a stone's throw from the water. The problem is some areas weren't cleaned/repaired and the furniture could be updated. When we arrived we notice that one leg of the coffee table was not attached. I found a bolt in a drawer and had to secure it myself. The table also had food stuck to it. The blue chair has seen better days. You sink right into it when you sit down. The pull out couch has stains on it and it is uncomfortable to sleep on. There is a bar in the middle that prevents you from sleeping flat. There are light bulbs out in multiple rooms. When we first arrived the place smelled of cleaning products and mildew. We drove 16 hours to get to the place from our home. I timed it almost perfectly and we arrived 30 minutes early. I thought that we were close enough to check in time that the passcode would work. That was not the case. It was set to work at exactly check in time. When we called about this the property management company had to call the cleaning company to ensure they were finished then they called me back with a new pass code 15 minutes before checking in.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bev C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Destin Vacation!

This condo was excellent for our vacation. It was on the first floor and right on the beach. The condo was clean and had all the amenities needed. We will definitely be going back to this location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021