Posted on 5/16/2023
Crystal Sands is a wildly popular destination for family beach vacations located on Scenic Highway 98 in a highly sought-after part of Destin. This three-story tall Gulf-front complex is aptly named since it faces a white ribbon of "crystal sands" beside the glowing jewel-toned gulf. The atmosphere here is decidedly laid back, which is somewhat surprising since this superb locale is near everything Destin offers. Swimming pools are located at each of the two buildings comprising Crystal Sands, and one is seasonally heated. Simmering Hot Tubs also provide soothing, pampered relaxation. A wide promenade is centered on the bright sugary white beach providing panoramic 180-degree views of the gorgeous gulf. Grilling stations are also provided to create your fun version of a 'Surf n Turf' cookout. One and two-bedroom properties at Crystal Sands accommodate six to a dozen carefree beachgoers.
Ocean Reef offers nine Gulf-front vacation rentals at Crystal Sands on the top third floor of the two buildings, each with an open staircase leading up from the open main floor living space to a bright, spacious loft with extra guest quarters. The vaulted ceilings in these two-level residences accentuate a spacious look while filling them with abundant natural light. The open living areas in each include a wall of sliding glass doors leading out to a furnished balcony where you can enjoy your favorite tropical drinks with tasty treats while experiencing the sensational vistas. These two-bedroom vacation rentals can accommodate eight to twelve fortunate guests with multiple sleeping arrangements. Besides the extra space, the gulf views from these premier placements are quite stunning. Here is a brief look at each of our top-floor Crystal Sands Destin condos.
Crystal Sands 306A
2 Bedrooms / 2 Full Bathrooms / 10 Guests
Crystal Sands 306A is a comfortably furnished Destin vacation rental that accommodates up to ten happy guests with multiple beds, trundles, and a queen-sized sleeper sofa if needed. It provides a serene setting with lovely pale blue walls adorned with tropical prints, beach-inspired art, nautical accouterments, and colorful decorative art throughout. A light gray couch with a subtle cotton ticking pattern along with a matching love seat ensemble around a beach-washed trunk serving as a cocktail table and face a large flatscreen TV mounted above a handsome hardwood cabinet for entertainment. A round glass-topped dining table with four chairs sits near a sleek black granite-topped open kitchen bar with stool seating that accommodates four more. The Primary Bedroom on this level has warm honey-toned hardwood furnishings and a king-size bed with a decorative metal frame facing a flat-screen TV mounted on a dresser for evening entertainment. It has access to a full bath with a tub-shower combination that also serves as a powder room. The special guest quarters upstairs with dramatic views down below include a king-size bed, a flat-screen TV on a dresser for evening entertainment, and access to a full hall bath with a tub shower combination bath. It adjoins a bonus bedroom space with two sets of bunks with twin beds and their own flat-screen TV.
Crystal Sands 312A
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Crystal Sands 314A
2 Bedrooms / 2 Full Bathrooms / 8 Guests
Crystal Sands 314A can sleep eight fortunate guests and was recently remodeled. It includes comfortable furnishings that provide an elegant, handsome, yet casual coastal-styled look. A plush dark gray wraparound couch beneath a large whimsical multi-framed abstract image of a fish faces the glittering gulf and a large wall-mounted flat-screen TV above a regal carve-paneled credenza. Nearby a hardwood dining table with four fashionable Mid Century Vintage Modern cloth bucket chairs sits near the state-of-the-art kitchen. A creamy charcoal mottled granite topped bar includes four round black topped stools for additional seating to enjoy culinary delights. The handsomely furnished Primary Bedroom with rich multi-toned hardwood furnishings includes a king-size bed, a large wall-mounted flat-screen TV, and access to a full hall bath with a tub shower combination that doubles as a convenient powder room. The special loft guest quarters with dramatic views down below include a king-size bed, a large flat-screen TV on a dresser for evening entertainment, and access to a hall bath with a tub shower combination. This connects to separate guest quarters with two sets of bunks with twin beds.
Crystal Sands 315A
2 Bedrooms / 2 Full Bathrooms / 8 Guests
Crystal Sands 315A is a gracious top-floor Destin condo rental that also sleeps eight beachgoers with multiple beds, bunks, and a queen-size sleeper sofa if need be. It has a bright, spacious look thanks to white porcelain tile flooring throughout accentuated by the vaulted ceiling. A contemporary tan-colored couch flanked by two fashionable chairs faces the sparkling seascape, and a flat-screen TV is mounted on a blue credenza for entertainment. Decorative art throughout this residence features colorful, intricately carved wall hangings, prints of seascapes, and beach-inspired décor. A charming cottage-styled dining area nearby includes a white framed rectangular table with a dark gray accent top, a honey-toned side bench, two lovely decoratively carved chairs, and two additional ladder-backed chairs. The open kitchen features a richly mottled granite bar with three white Vintage Modern metal chairs to enjoy favorite drinks and savory appetizers. The cheerful Primary Bedroom on the first level has cream-colored cottage-styled furnishings with a king-sized bed, a sunny window, and access to a full hall bath with a glass-walled walk-in shower. The separate guest quarters upstairs feature stately white cottage-styled furnishings with a king-size bed facing a flat-screen TV on a dresser for nighttime viewing pleasure. A hall bath with a tub shower combination portion connects to a colorful bedroom with two twin beds and a flat-screen TV.
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The following six Crystal Sands vacation rentals are in Building B, and it should be noted that they sit conveniently side-by-side. If you are planning a large incredible beach reunion with multiple members of your family group, they can be rented simultaneously so everyone has their own space.
Crystal Sands 303B
2 Bedrooms / 2 Full Bathrooms / 10 Guests
Crystal Sands 303B has multiple beds and bunks that can accommodate ten pampered guests. The open living area features rich, handsome furnishings with a regal-looking chocolate brown leather couch, two creamy white fashionable Vintage Modern accent chairs facing the glittering gulf, and a wall-mounted flat-screen TV for entertainment. A gleaming black granite-topped island nearby includes six raised criss-cross-backed chairs to enjoy drinks and dining in the open kitchen, with everything needed to create fun culinary delights. The Primary Bedroom Suite has a window and a king-sized bed with a plush, elegant blue cushioned headboard facing a flat-screen TV mounted above a rich hardwood dresser. It has access to a full hall bath with a walk-in shower that also conveniently serves as a powder room. The separate guest quarters upstairs include a loft bedroom with a sofa and a queen size bed facing a flat-screen TV for nighttime viewing pleasure. A full hall bath has a tub shower combination and a separate portioned vanity area connecting to a double Bunk Room with a flat-screen TV.
Crystal Sands 304B
2 Bedrooms / 2 Full Bathrooms / 10 Guests
Crystal Sands 304B is similar to 303B and sleeps ten lucky guests. The living area is handsomely furnished with a chocolate-colored leather couch and two white Vintage Modern armchairs. They face the gleaming gulf, and a wall-mounted flat-screen TV is provided for entertainment. A sleek shiny black granite-topped dining island nearby includes raised chairs to enjoy drinks and meals in the open kitchen. Rich brown custom cabinetry is accented by light parchment-toned diamond-shaped backsplash, and brushed stainless steel appliances provide everything needed to create a fun family feast. Decorative art includes bright, colorful abstract paintings of waterscapes, flowers, and a whimsical portrait dog in a suit holding a martini! The Primary Bedroom Suite has a window and a king-size bed with a regal blue cushioned headboard facing a flat-screen TV mounted above a molasses-toned dresser. It has access to a full hall bath with a walk-in shower that also serves as a powder room. The wonderful guest quarters upstairs include a front loft bedroom with a queen size bed and a couch that faces a flat-screen TV mounted on a tall, dark cabinet. It has direct access to a full bath with a tub shower combination and a separate black granite-topped vanity area. This connects to a double Bunk Room with a flat-screen TV.
Crystal Sands 305B
2 Bedrooms / 2 Full Bathrooms / 12 Guests
Crystal Sands 305B is an elegant, comfortably furnished beachfront vacation rental that can sleep twelve privileged guests with multiple beds, bunks, and a queen-size sleeper sofa. Light beach-washed luxury vinyl hardwood plank flooring throughout and pale gray walls accented with creamy white wainscoting provide an upscale coastal look. A plush brown couch, a love seat, and a latte-toned armchair face the wall of sliding glass balcony doors showcasing the glorious gulf views along with a flat-screen TV for entertainment. The open "Eat-In" Kitchen has an extra thick mottled granite-topped dining island with six ebony colored criss-cross backed chairs. Glowing maple wood custom cabinetry and brushed stainless steel appliances frame the brushed stainless steel appliances with everything needed to create a fun family feast. The Primary Bedroom has a sunny window and stately white cottage-styled furnishings with a king-size bed that faces a flat-screen TV mounted on a dresser. It has access to a full bath with a glass wall walk-in shower lavished with rich parchment-toned travertine marble. The upstairs loft bedroom has a king-size bed with a decorative metal frame facing a flat-screen TV mounted above a charming white wicker dresser. A full hall bath with a tub shower combination is connected to a white Bunk Room with two twin and two full beds.
Crystal Sands 306B
2 Bedrooms / 2 Full Bathrooms / 12 Guests
Crystal Sands 306B also sleeps twelve happy-go-lucky guests with multiple beds and full-size double bunks. The bright open living area with light teal colored walls includes comfortable upscale contemporary furnishings, including two royal blue love seats and a striped accent armchair. Decorative art includes paintings with abstract waterscapes, flowers, and marine life prints providing distinct Floridian flair. The beach-inspired rectangular blonde hardwood dining table nearby has four slat-backed chairs and bench seating. The open kitchen has white custom cabinetry and appliances, a mottled brown granite bar, and four raised café chairs for drinks and dining. The Primary Bedroom has a sunny window, a king-size bed, and access to a full hall bath with a tub-shower combination. The loft guest quarters have a queen size bed facing a large flat-screen TV mounted above a light natural hardwood dresser. A full hall bath has a tub shower combination with a separate vanity area and connects to a Bunk Room with four full-size beds.
Crystal Sands 307B
2 Bedrooms / 2 Full Bathrooms / 10 Guests
Crystal Sands 307B has a bright lovely open living area and multiple beds with the ability to sleep ten beach-going guests. A light wheat-colored couch and loveseat have vivid gulf views facing a large flat-screen TV mounted above an attractive white glass front cabinet. Decorative art includes bottles of seashells, baskets, marine life sculptures, a trunk, paintings of seascapes, and tropical prints. A rustic rectangular beach-inspired hardwood table is flanked by four country ladder-backed chairs for dining. Three light gray cushion-topped stools provide additional dining space on an open granite bar veined in creams and browns. The Primary Bedroom has a window and pleasing natural wicker furnishings, with a king-size bed facing a wall-mounted flat-screen TV above a double dresser. It has access to a full hall bath with a tub shower combination that also serves as a powder room. The separate guest quarters upstairs have a queen size bed in the loft portion facing a flat-screen TV mounted above a charming natural wicker dresser. A full hall bath with a tub shower combination connects to a bedroom with two queen size beds.
Crystal Sands 308B
2 Bedrooms / 2 Full Bathrooms / 8 Guests
Crystal Sands 308B has multiple beds and bunks that comfortably sleep eight contented guests. The open living, dining, and kitchen areas are richly appointed with hardwood flooring in blended tones of honey and syrup. The comfortable furnishings include a light gray couch beneath a large colorful abstract painting flanked by a table with a unique coral-based lamp. Two décor fashionable Vintage Modern chrome framed cushioned chairs, a chic cubical gray armchair, and two burnt orange ottomans ensemble around a unique inlaid hardwood cocktail table with a glass top complete the space. Decorative art throughout this residence includes vivid nautical accouterments, beach inspirations, fish sculpture wall hangings, and abstract paintings of colorful waterscapes. A maple-topped dining table nearby sits beneath a captivating horizontal electric bare bulb lighting fixture. It has a black metal frame that matches four matching Vintage Modern chairs and an additional hardwood side bench. The open kitchen has two rich hardwood-topped stools on a bar, brushed stainless steel appliances, and a glistening octagonal glass backsplash wall beneath crisp white cabinetry. The Primary Bedroom has a bright window and a king-size bed with a rustic-painted hardwood headboard facing a wall-mounted flat-screen TV near a handsome hardwood dresser done with a herringbone design. It has access to a full hall bath with a tub shower combination. The loft guest quarters feature chic beach furnishings with a king-size bed, a natural wicker dresser, and a vibrant Persian rug. A full bath with a tub shower combination and separate vanity portion is adjacent to a bright blue nautically attired Bunk Room with four twin beds. Each guest quarter includes a flat-screen TV for evening entertainment.
Crystal Sand's stellar location is minutes away from popular gulf-front restaurants with friendly beach bars. It is also conveniently close to liquor wine shops, grocery stores, and delightful diversions. The nearby highly popular retail village of Destin Commons provides an idyllic shopping experience. It has an enchanting European-styled look featuring turret towers, a classic fountain, and a geyser plaza for refreshing frolic. Royal palm-lined avenues connect an abundant array of retail establishments, restaurants with bars, and a state-of-the-art AMC Multiplex Theater. Crystal Sands has a fantastic central location halfway between Destin and Miramar Beach. It is only about twenty-five minutes away towards the west from Destin's famous marina, which is home to the largest private charter fishing fleet in North America, and HarborWalk Village. This golden Americana-styled setting features dockside restaurants, bars with live music, family amusements, outdoor concerts, fun festivals throughout the year, and vibrant seasonal firework celebrations. Sunset dinner cruises, dolphin sightseeing excursions, pontoon boat rentals for party trips to Crab Island, fishing charters, and even a treasure hunt aboard a pirate ship with a rollicking crew are offered here. Ocean Reef Resorts guests receive special reduced rates on many of these offerings.
Miramar Beach is only twenty-five minutes away towards the east and is home to the famous Silver Sands Premium Outlets, which offers bargains for world-class designer goods. The enchanting Village of Baytowne Wharf, which was inspired by the charming architecture found in the French Quarter of New Orleans, is located there at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. A long wharf shoots far out into the beautiful bay, where people gather to experience spectacular sunsets right over the bay during the summer months while magical full moons rise out of the water at other times of the year. Baytowne features a wide array of great restaurants, bars with live music, specialty shops, outdoor concerts, family amusements, fun festivals all year long, and exciting seasonal firework displays. The swank tropically landscaped town center of Sandestin nearby, known as Grand Boulevard, features restaurants with friendly bars, fashion boutiques, fine clothiers, galleries, and a state-of-the-art Multiplex that has a special VIP restaurant with a bar to view movies.
So why wait? The top-floor condos at Crystal Sands, with their breathtaking views and sublime comfort, are your perfect ticket to a memorable Destin getaway. Each condo, thoughtfully designed and beautifully furnished, promises to elevate your beach holiday to new heights. With Ocean Reef as your host, you're guaranteed a service that's as warm as the Floridian sun. We invite you to book your stay and step into a world where the waves lull you to sleep and the sunrise over the Gulf welcomes each new day. Embark on your Crystal Sands Destin adventure today and prepare to create memories that will last a lifetime.