Crystal Sands 311A - Destin, FL

We live in the area so we know it well. Chose to spend Christmas on the beach with family. This condo has updated furnishings ( unfortunately many condos in the area do not...80s grandma decor...no thank you)...the bed in the master was very comfortable ( bring an extra blanket as the bed did not have a heavy comforter or quilt on it). The pillows were wonderful. Bathroom is a bit tight but for a beach rental in this area this is typical. The view...fantastic...never rent on the other side of the road...rent on the beach!

This condo had plenty of space for our family of 5! My boys loved having the loft! Kitchen was well stocked. My only complaint, and it’s no big deal, but there was no stopper for the downstairs tub... I had to let the water run to bathe my 2 year old (unless I over looked it). Plenty of towels provided as well, but they could use an update. I noticed some rust spots. Other than that no complaints! Loved the private beach access! Would definitely stay here again!

We always love staying at Crystal Sands! Our family’s favorite place to stay!

We were told this was a non-smoking property. In fact, it was marked in multiple locations in the unit, including in the rules left at check-in, that the property including: inside the unit, on the balcony, the parking lot, and the property beach etc were non-smoking. It appeared there is even a $300 fine for smoking. However, the neighbors in unit 211A below this unit, 311A, smoked all week. Our family had looked forward to sitting on the balcony to enjoy morning coffee and breakfast, enjoy the air after a day at the beach, and/or to enjoy reading or sitting out at night for a glass of wine. However, we could not sit outside or open the balcony door because of the continual smoking below us. Such a disappointment for our family for our vacation. I called multiple times to report the issue (each day as it happened) and sent several emails to the property management. Each phone call was received well by the management and we were told that the smoking would be taken care of and that it was not allowed on property. Yet, it did not stop. We finally resided that this would not be resolved and so did not report on our last full day of stay as the neighbors continued to smoke. It was disappointing, and we decided we will not stay in that location again and are strongly considering if we will use the property management group again after their inability to solve an issue that was clearly stated in the property rules for the enjoyment, safety, and health of all vacationers. The location to the beach was nice and the condo itself was pretty decent and appeared clean and somewhat updated (other than the old couches). The beach below was packed full of people as there is a public beach access next to the property and the property owners allowed anyone on the property's private beach, rather than following the marked signs. We ended up walking ¼ mile or so down the beach where it was less crowded, so we didn't get to enjoy what would have been a short walk to the beach below.

We had a wonderful beach vacation! Our condo was awesome with a beautiful ocean and beach view. Our only complaint was the awful WiFi connection!

Was very happy with this location. Right on the beach and close to other activities. Would rent this place again. In the house description it states that the bedroom downstairs had “designer bedding“ which it didn’t, but everything else in the description is spot on!

The condo was beautiful. Super easy beach and pool access. Loved being able to sit on the balcony and watch the beach . We had zero issues during our stay.