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2.5 of 5
1044 East Highway 98, Destin, FL 32541 (Formerly Sterling Resorts )
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3.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“If you enjoy WORLD CLASS runaround....stay here UNIT 1304”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2010
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We rented a two bedroom unit #1304, that allegedly slept six adults. It was described as having two bedrooms and a fold out sofa. When we arrived there was no pull out sofa. I guess the claim that this unit would sleep six was technically true if two people would agree to sleep on the kitchen floor. Technically it would sleep 15 adults if eleven of them did not want a bed. My daughter and her fiancee were forced to rent a hotel down the street because they selfishly wanted an actual bed to sleep on. They rented the hotel for two nights even though they had already paid for the non existent bed at the condo. Seems fair doesnt it? Despite assurances from the crakerjack staff at Emerald Towers NOTHING was done to rectify the situation. On the third night my daughter was told by the hotel that they had no vacancies left. They were then faced with age old dilema of going home or sleeping two people on a sofa. This was the topping on the cake as my wife and daughter both celebrated their birthdays that weekend. This was labor day of 2010. As I write this it is almost the end of November. We are not bitter though since we have been assured by dozens of people that either A. It is not their problem or B. The check is in the mail. If you like paying for something you dont get and then receiving WORLD CLASS BS for months, this is the place for you. After speaking to several different people affiliated with Sterling Properties, we are still waiting for a PARTIAL refund!! My family and I will NEVER stay at these condos again...Not only do they engage in false advertising, it is IMPOSSIBLE to find ANYBODY to resolve this situation for us. I have made so many phone calls and spoken to so many different people, from the staff at the condos themselves (who felt this was not their problem and recommended I speak to the property manager) , I am exhausted and totally disappointed in this place.

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Pearland, Texas
1 review
“Wonderful, Relaxing Vacation in a Beautiful Condo - Unit #101”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2010

This was our first trip to Destin and we could not have imagined a nicer place to stay. The condo is beautifully decorated, very clean and well maintained -- all the comforts of home and then some! The location is great too! The condo is a ground floor corner unit and is just a few steps from both the pool and white sandy beach! There is never a lack of something to do -- besides the pool and the beach, there is lots of nearby shopping, restauarants and attractions. The owner, Maria, was so nice to work with -- she called us upon our arrival to see if we had any questions or needed anything. She also called us upon our departure to be sure our stay was enjoyable. This was a much needed, relaxing vacation.

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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New Orleans
1 review
“Great stay in Emerald Towers”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2010

Lovely, clean accomodations in this boutique condo.
The front desk staff is friendly and accomodating and the beach is amazing.
The free wi-fi is helpful and we also use their exercise equipment.
I always stay here when in Destin!

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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San Diego, CA
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“NEVER rent with Best Beach Getaways or stay in #1506”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 July 2010
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Best Beach Getaways was the management group I booked through. We had the penthouse, #1506. We paid over $3,600 for 7 nights. I got a single email confirming that they had placed the property on hold for me, then a follow up phone call (they left one message and never called back). No information about keys, payment balance, etc.

When we (myself, sister, brother in law, 3 little girls, and Mom) arrived, the unit was filthy. Floors were dirty, everything was dusty, no toilet paper in 2 baths, no shampoo anywhere, one hair dryer (3 full bathrooms), the kitchen was VERY poorly equipped and what was there was OLD, no beach towels (for crying out loud!). The unit itself was terribly outdated and in bad repair. We found out at the end of our vacation that the unit had been "closed" for a couple of months for repairs (can't imagine what they were working on) and the manager "forgot to have the unit cleaned" before we showed. One of the shutter doors to the balcony was completely off the hinges just waiting to crash down on someone there were ELECTRICAL wires hanging out of sockets, and unbelieveably...there were 5" spikes lining the entire perimeter of both balconies! How do you take children out on a balcony with 5" spikes on it?? Speaking of the balcony, the 2 chairs that WERE out there were so old and chipping and peeling that you could hardly use them without paint sticking to your skin.

I complained and 3 days later got a call back. They said they would come fix the shutter door...never showed. They said nothing could be done to provide any type of refund because, "we don't provide any refunds for cleaning issues".

When we checked out, the operations manager from Best Beach Getaways was there. That's when she told me that she had "forgotten" to have the unit cleaned. This person told me she would talk to her manager and call me back the next week...never got a phone call, big surprise.
This management group is the worst I've ever come across and I would never recommend them.

  • Stayed June 2010, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Dissappointed - again”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 June 2010
2
people found this review helpful

My sisters and brother hve been staying at Emerald Towers for over 22 years every September for a wk. This yr my sisters & I came in June with our daughters and granddaughters for an extra week of Destin relaxation. Stayed in unit 602 this time & hve to stay it was the ugliest, most uncomfortable unit yet. Ice maker in fridge didn't work, no wet bar ice maker, toilets ran continuously, all mattresses were old, lumpy, misshapen and very uncomfortable. We discussed this at great length as each visit for the last 5 yrs we hve had to hve something fixed, replaced or it was unuseable. Washer broke, air out, washer/dryer locked up, fridge frozen up before arrival, wet bar ice maker broken all week, toilets that run continous, leaking air conditioning; every yr we know something will be wrong. So as much as we hate to leave this home away from home, I believe we have spent our last vacation at this facility. We love the beach and pool and the beach service is awesome but extremely expensive compared to other facilities. If I am going to pay for luxury I expect to recieve just that. This aged facility is not even close to luxury anymore. As these units age and are neglected, the price should reflect this. I had planned on spending 3 vacations at Emerald Towers this yr but have moved my reservations to another facility that I checked out while I was here in June and that is sad as I feel like these units are neglected and downgrading instead of upgrading. I shall miss my home away from home.

  • Stayed June 2010, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 1044 East Highway 98, Destin, FL 32541 (Formerly Sterling Resorts )
Price range (per night):* INR13,821 - 27,363

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