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Reviews of Crystal Sands III

Destin, 32541, United States

#94 of 773 hotels in Destin

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Review score

Based on 73 apartment reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 22 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to really complain about.

    The beds were comfortable and the view was beautiful. Having an equipped kitchen was nice.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful views in a clean low key area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress needs an update. I don’t like the location of the pool because it faces the road.

    The location was perfect- just a few steps to the beach , and great view from the balcony. I also loved that we had the use of the beach chairs.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    9.0
    Crystal Sands is great location, right on the beach. We've stayed here before and love it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs updated but for the price, no complaints

    Used door code, very convenient. Very clean. Very comfortable. Great location. Great price.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    8.0
    Amazing time with my family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool to small!

    My family and I had a great time together!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The parking lot was hard to maneuver. There was a large roach in the bedroom. No pizza cutter in kitchen and the oven takes a long time to preheat. Nothing major...just a few small things.

    Smaller unit and not in the heart of business. The pool was always clean. Central to everything

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    8.0
    Location was good and liked the loft bedroom.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Decor was a little out of date. Need to take the swags off the balcony door. Could cut down on all of the “art”. Need a keurig machine.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    8.0
    would have like to stay more days, Great time and location , the water was perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 7 nights

    the couch in the suite needs better cushions and some of the plugs for chargers where loose as the didn't hold the cord in secure but this was minor

    every was good form check in to leaving

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    7.0
    Is a little old building kind a little expensive but it’s OK for two days not bad
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They never gave me the umbrella. I neversee it.!! And nobody asked if I need one.

    Is little expensive for the facility!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2025

    9.0
    Amazing views and easy beach access make this a great stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pros: Great location and the beach access is amazing. The rental had (mostly) everything needed for a short family vacation. Loved that it had a washer and dryer in the unit. I had some cons below more related to housekeeping, but despite that, my family and I (two boys under 10, myself and husband) said “see you later” to this rental. Hoping to come back next spring break! Cons: There was not enough toilet paper for our 4 night stay, which when you’re paying this price for a rental, I would expect to not need to run to Walmart for my own TP. We also were only given one additional trash bag for a 4 night stay, so additional garbage bags had to be purchased so we could clean up after ourselves.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2025

    8.0
    Nice place but not on spring break
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loud college kids coming in all hours of night. They woke me up every night with their yelling.

    Great location.excellent on site staff. Problems resolved immediately.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I didn't like checking in 4 and at having to leave at 10 am. you are paying for an entire day and receiving a partial day

    i liked accommodations and location

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2024

    7.0
    Good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night

    Surfaces in the kitchen, dining room, and living room were very dusty.

    Didn’t have a breakfast, but we did love the view and being right on the beach.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The decor is a little outdated. Some of the rooms need to be updated.

    The location is amazing. Right by the beach.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2024

    7.0
    Destin is a great vacation spot. We enjoyed our time there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It wasn’t as clean as it could have been. Dirty utensils left in sink, a stove that only had 2 heating elements that worked. A shower door that did not close properly.

    Being right on the beach is a plus. Wonderful views.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2024

    9.0
    This was a great property for my family!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dresser in the bedroom needs attention.

    Beachfront!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2024

    8.0
    We stayed for a week, there was 9 of us that stayed (5 being children) and we LOVED IT. We drove 13 hours and got there
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only complaint that I have is that we had an issue with the garbage disposal and it was backing up into the sink. I called and they sent somebody the next day and it was fixed within 10 minutes!

    The location was wonderful, the condo was perfect size for my family and I.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Great little place for a long weekend getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Our only complaint is that the pull out sleeper sofa was kind of broken down on one corner and made it a little hard to sleep in due to the fact the mattress ran downhill to that corner. Otherwise, we have no complaints.

    We loved the location, right on the beach, and a smaller condo grouping meant a less crowded beach. It was convenient to shopping and restaurants. We loved the community surrounding this unit and would gladly come back again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyed it nonetheless. Especially the roar of the surf.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Unfortunately, I understand, we were the first visitors to stay at this unit since its complete remodel. It was ill-prepared for visitors. There were no instructions for how to watch the TVs. We had to get the on-site VACASA representative to show us the nuances. Like you must start the TV with the TV remote first and then use the cable company remote to navigate the programming. Then, to do both, you have to know to point the remote directly at the small box on the wall just below the TV. The coffee maker appears to be very nice, but instructions for its use need to be posted, or placed in a nearby drawer. We could not figure it out. All your visitors will not be savvy to modern conveniences, but may be seniors like us that live fairly uncomplicated lives. In the shower, there is a suction cup, grab handle. This type grab bar is not compliant with the American Disability Act. The packaging for the grab bar should have included that warning. I only mention that to alert you to possible liability should one of your visitors think they can grab it should they experience a fall in the shower. Similarly, the sliding glass door sill out to the balcony, is unusually high. We tripped on it a bit the first time out. Maybe a “Watch your Step” sticker on the doors. Also, we requested early check-in but were denied. Not sure why. On arrival, it smelled a bit musty as though no one had stayed there recently.

    The unit was beautifully appointed and equipped with all the amenities that make for a wonderful and exciting stay. We live 30 minutes away, but used to live down a bit on Scenic Gulf Drive. Just wanted to visit the area.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    7.0
    Great location, very quiet, nice balcony.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    An extra blanket, extra dishtowels and a rug by the front door would have been nice. Also the king bed mattress needs to be replaced - there seems to be a gulley in the middle.

    Roomy enough for 2 people. Plenty of bath towels.. having 2 bathrooms & washer & dryer was great. The corner unit let in alot of light. The balcony was great for the sunrises & sunsets.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    9.0
    Enjoyed my stay; Amazing view of beach; Crystal sand and water!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bathrooms need to be updated (walls were dirty in a few areas); need to add a can/bottle opener to kitchen drawer.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although "clean", the couches had stains. The rug maybe clean but definitely old/discolored. Overall room seemed dated. Constant musty smell. The space available for all occupants amd the location made up for it.

    Location is excellent

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2022

    7.0
    It was a relaxing trip for us, but too expensive when all of the fees got added.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed in the room could have been a little more comfortable. We were told that Vacasa staff would be in office but never saw anyone there. We were able to get a response via email. Someone from Vacasa delivered us a new coffee pot which was really great.

    We were not provided breakfast. The beach was beautiful, but a little more crowded than we expected. We did not realize there were so many homes across the street.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2022

    9.0
    I love the apartment and the amenities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no staff on property except for the cleaning staff that could answer questions about the property. Not enough towels for one day per person.

    location and the apartment was very nice.

    Stayed in September 2022

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