We have previously stayed at Sterling Shores and it's great for kids, with pool and beach easily accessible. We will definitely return, but to another unit.
We had some problems in the unit but the property management company was very responsive. We were without a coffee maker for a morning but it was replaced in the afternoon. The clothes dryer broke five days into our stay and it was not available our last three days. Wet clothes and towels don't hang dry well in Florida so this was very inconvenient. The soap dispenser door in the dishwasher did not function correctly and only about half the soap dissolved. This was concerning from a health standpoint so we hand washed anything we used.
As we have stayed in several VRBO properties, we now travel with some of our own household items. If someone is planning on using this unit, plan on bringing a lot. The only things in the kitchen are cooking pans, flatware, silverware, and drinking ware. There wasn't even salt and pepper. There were plenty of towels provided but there were only two rolls of toilet paper for four people for eight days. It felt a little chintzy, especially for the amount of money we spent to stay for eight days.
This unit is located very near the elevator, which did not cause any issues. There is a plumbing system issue which is very loud in the master bedroom/bathroom. We were awakened every morning to rattling pipes as upstairs units flushed toilets.