The Inn at Crystal Beach

The Inn at Crystal Beach is a Gulf-front condominium building on Scenic Highway 98 in the Crystal Beach area of Destin. Recorded as Summerchase Inn at Crystal Beach, it sits directly on the beach, with a sundeck and pool overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.

Built in 1997, the building stands seven stories and holds 55 condominiums, according to association and county records compiled by Emerald Coast Condo Map. Rental descriptions call it a small, private condominium complex. Units range from two to six bedrooms, and larger penthouse layouts, such as a four-bedroom, four-bathroom plan, sleep up to twelve guests.

Shared amenities include an outdoor pool with a hot tub, barbecue grills, a fitness center, a landscaped sundeck, elevators and gated parking. Rental companies advertise beach service for their guests.

Crystal Beach is a relaxed stretch of Scenic Highway 98 lined with low- and mid-rise buildings. Destin Commons, with shopping, restaurants and a movie theater, is a short drive north, and Henderson Beach State Park is a few minutes west. The Destin Harbor and HarborWalk Village are a short drive west, and Silver Sands Premium Outlets and Sandestin are a short drive east.

The Inn at Crystal Beach suits families and groups who want a range of unit sizes in a smaller building directly on the sand. The larger penthouse and multi-bedroom layouts make it a practical option for reunions and group trips, while its Crystal Beach setting offers a quieter base than the high-rise corridor closer to town.