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Beachfront studio condo w/patio overlooking resort pool!

Beachfront condo near Destin Beaches

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A beachfront hotel with multiple high-rise buildings, a sandy beach, and clear turquoise waters.
A playground with swings, a slide, and a climbing structure, surrounded by palm trees and a pool.
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
A high-rise hotel with multiple floors, a central swimming pool, and surrounding landscaped areas.
Indoor pool, a heated pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

1 bathroomSleeps 4538 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Destin, FL
  • Place, Destin Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Morgan Sports Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Henderson Beach State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Destin

On the beach.You'll find Destin Beaches and Henderson Beach State Park within a 15-minute walk of this Destin condo. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Miramar Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Destin Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Track Family Recreation Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Morgan Sports Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Henderson Beach State Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Back Porch - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fudpuckers Beachside Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Beach Resort - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Beachfront studio condo w/patio overlooking resort pool!

Discover your dream getaway at Silver Shells St. Maarten 205, a charming studio condo in the heart of Destin, Florida. Perfectly situated on the lobby level, this vacation rental offers effortless access to the sparkling resort pool, pristine white-sand beaches, and a private patio where you can soak in the salty Gulf breeze. Inside, you’ll find coastal-inspired décor in soft beachy hues, with floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the space with natural light. The fully equipped kitchen features full-size stainless-steel appliances, a cozy breakfast bar, and a bistro table for casual dining. The open living area includes a king bed, sleeper sofa, and a flat-screen TV, creating a comfortable retreat for up to four guests. A full bathroom with a walk-in shower, seasonal complimentary beach service, and free WiFi add to the convenience. Please note there is no access to a washer and dryer within this condo. Whether you’re planning a romantic beach escape or a small family vacation, Silver Shells St. Maarten 205 is the perfect place to relax and recharge.

Complimentary Beach Service Included: March 1 to October 31

BEDDING SUMMARY
Living Area: King Bed and Sleeper Sofa

Discover the perfect family getaway at Silver Shells Resort, ideally located in the heart of Destin. This beautifully landscaped resort offers something for everyone, from a 7,500-square-foot lagoon pool to 1,000 feet of private sugar-white sand. Enjoy outdoor activities with tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts, along with aerobics and weightlifting facilities. For ultimate relaxation, unwind at the on-site spa, featuring massages, facials, a steam room, sauna, indoor/outdoor pool, and a jacuzzi. Indulge in fine dining at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, conveniently located at the resort’s entrance, or take a short stroll to The Back Porch, a local favorite beachfront restaurant. Experience the luxury and comfort of Silver Shells Resort for your next vacation.

This professionally managed Destin vacation rental is brought to you by Compass Resorts, a locally owned and operated company dedicated to delivering consistent, exceptional quality. Your vacation is our priority, and we strive to exceed your expectations every step of the way. To ensure convenience and comfort, we provide a welcome kit of essential amenities such as trash can liners, small dishwasher detergent, dish soap, dish sponge, a roll of paper towels, laundry detergent, bathroom paper, and facial soap for our guests. Guests will also receive a complimentary SOJO amenity kit with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in Compass’s own signature scent. For longer stays, we recommend purchasing additional supplies to meet your specific needs.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Pickleball
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Unit size: 538 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

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Beachfront Studio Condo W/patio Overlooking Resort Pool! Destin

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beachfront studio condo w/patio overlooking resort pool! to the airport?

This condo is 19.3 mi (32-min drive) away from the Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beachfront studio condo w/patio overlooking resort pool! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Beachfront studio condo w/patio overlooking resort pool! to the beach?

This condo is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beachfront studio condo w/patio overlooking resort pool! offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beachfront studio condo w/patio overlooking resort pool!?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at Beachfront studio condo w/patio overlooking resort pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beachfront studio condo w/patio overlooking resort pool!?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Beachfront studio condo w/patio overlooking resort pool! have a pool?

This condo features an indoor pool.

Does Beachfront studio condo w/patio overlooking resort pool! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is Beachfront studio condo w/patio overlooking resort pool! to downtown Destin?

This condo is 0.5 mi away from Destin.

Beachfront studio condo w/patio overlooking resort pool! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jansen V.

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

Perfect Getaway Spot – Comfortable and Convenient!

Loved our stay at the condo! It was clean, well-equipped, and just steps from the resort amenities. Great mix of comfort and convenience—can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

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

Beach bliss

Very clean, very cute! Perfect location, steps away from the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

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

Silver Shells

Silver Shells is a very nice, Family friendly area.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

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

Perfect Spot

I love this unit. It’s absolutely perfect for what I needed. I hope to be back soon. I am sad to leave today.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley LeBleu L.

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

Winter getaway

Booked with ease. Will be back. Love SS.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

PERFECT PLACE!

We love staying on the first floor because of the easy access to the beach/elevator and parking garage. We absolutely loved this unit and the entire property!! We will definitely be booking this place again for our next stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel W.

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

I’m very pleased with Silver Shells. I will recommend to friends. And will stay there again

I feel the property was very well maintained. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The only negatives I’d say is, my mom and I stayed in St. Maarten, and rest of my family were in St. Croix. We weren’t able to enter their building unless they came down to let us in. So, next time we will be sure to stay in same building. But, we did appreciate the security of the complex, and felt safe having children with us. 2nd negative was, our fobs sometimes didn’t open gate to out to beach, but property office was helpful in giving us another. We loved beach chair service, and waitresses on beach, and guy who came along and ask if we had trash to be picked up, and especially the air pumps to inflate our toys. This kept beach looking clean, and made our experience top notch!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

Great

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith T.

Perfect view, perfect location, great staff!

The location of this unit is right off the lobby and right off the elevator from the basement parking space. The bed was super comfortable, the kitchen was compact but with what appeared to be a brand new full size refrigerator, stove/oven and dishwasher. The bath has a large walk in shower and there's a full walk in closet with tons of space. The pictures on the website are exactly what you get. Although a bit dated for my taste, it was spotless and all the furniture and knick knacks seemed brand new. I got a bit lost in the parking lot and a staff person very quickly noticed my confusion and helped guide me to my spot. I ran into her again later and again, she was SO nice! My favorite thing and the reason I will return, is the view. When you walk into the unit there is a wall of glass at least 12 - 14 feet high. It's covered in the easily movable curtains and when opened it is a spectacular view onto the deck out to the beach. I had family staying at the unit on the other side of the lobby so it was perfect! Honestly, I can be kind of a snot about this sort of thing but I was impressed from start to finish. Great space, great location, great amenities and superb staff support!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Jenna I.

Very disappointed

We were scheduled to be on this trip just as hurricane Irma was moving up the coast. I called Compass Resorts and inquired about a refund or can we just reschedule for another time. Apparently buried deep in the contract is an opportunity to purchase travel insurance. Without it there are no refunds or even the opportunity to rebook for another time even in the event of a category 5 hurricane. We attempted to drive but got halfway and were too nervous that we would not get back if we were unable to get gas. I would not recommend this rental property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

4/10 Poor

Connie B.

Needs Some Updating

The best thing about this unit is the location. Location is awesome, walk out your back door and down to the beach. Unit is very tired looking and bathroom is pretty disgusting. Shower was growing some serious mold. Definitely not worth the price we paid for it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

RAMONA W.

Great Family Vacation

Loved our time at Silver Shells. Had our adult children and young family in tow and rented 2 condos. Everyone had a great time.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie O.

Very nice. Secure, clean,will stay again.

Love the location of unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

6/10 Okay

Robin F.

Nice property, not-so-nice booking company representatives

St. Maarten 205 is a lovely choice for a couple who appreciates the close location to the pool and to the beach. However, if you stay longer than a few days, you might miss the amenity of a washer and dryer within the unit. Overall, the property--including the beach-- is safe and clean. The resort personnel are also accommodating. However, we had a short, unpleasant encounter with a large cockroach (aka "palmetto bug") in our kitchen but the part that was most disturbing was the lack of response I received from the Compass Resort representative when I called her to let her know about our buggy intruder. Not only was she unsupportive of our discovering a four-inch critter in our kitchen, but when I told her I just wanted to notify her about a possible infestation, she became dismissive and said it wasn't a cockroach but a "palmetto bug." After Googling "palmetto bug," I discovered her response was a slight version of alternative facts. But that did not bug me (pun intended) as much as the rude treatment from the Compass Representative. This was not the only time I was unimpressed with the less-than-welcoming attitude demonstrated by Compass employees, whether I spoke to them on the phone before arriving or when we were checking in. To be fair, after making a few calls before our stay to Compass, they let us check in early, which was appreciated since we had driven 15 hours to Destin. Overall, we had a very pleasant stay at the St. Maarten, but my few encounters wirh the Compass Resorts representatives force me to rate our stay three stars rather than four or five.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Karla P.

Amazing Getaway

My husband and I enjoyed our mini getaway to Destin. St. Maarten 205 Studio was perfect! Just enough room for the two of us, great amenities and the bed was very comfortable! We have stayed at Silver Shells before with our family in the larger condos and just wanted a smaller space for the two of us...this studio was perfect! We loved the lobby level and being able to walk right out onto the patio. The parking space was a perfect location, too! Check-in/check-out was easy. We will definitely stay with Compass Resorts, again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016

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