Destin & South Walton Real Estate Blog

This luxurious lakefront home has a prominent location at 97 Vista Bluffs in Destiny West. The white stucco exteriors and thick concrete tile roofing give it a stately regal appearance. This exceedingly prestigious exclusively gated residential community straddles Scenic Highway 98 in Destin and features abundant amenities. This home is just two minutes away from the sugary shore. It encompasses 4,306 square feet and includes five bedrooms with full en suite baths and a half bath powder room. It is also currently on a lucrative vacation rental program (inquire for rental figures).

When you enter this home, you are immediately impressed by its size which is accentuated by soaring twelve-foot ceilings and open-concept living areas. A square columned open…

How would you like to be the new owner of this spectacular beach home that was featured in Southern Living Magazine? Now you have the opportunity to do so if you are the fortunate buyer!

This gracious Grayton Beach home for sale comes completely furnished and is also on a lucrative rental program with our sister property management division at Ocean Reef Resorts. Last year it grossed $130,000. It is located at 277 Pine Street in the charming original historical village center of Grayton Beach, south of Scenic 30A. This 4,236 square foot house has six beautifully decorated bedrooms, seven full baths and stands three stories tall. It comes with an elevator for ease of movement.

The coveted location features heavenly unobstructed views of the sugary…

Ocean Reef Real Estate is pleased to announce a new listing for a stately spacious three bedroom vacation residence at Harbor Landing on coveted Holiday Isle in Destin.

This exclusively gated residential resort has a prominent privileged location at 725 Gulf Shore Drive nestled between Destin’s harbor and directly across from the bright white shimmering crystalline shoreline. The lushly landscaped gated entrance is lavishly embellished with towering palms, clusters of palmettos and native tropical plants. This residence comes completely furnished and is ready to move into right after closing or be placed on a rental program for lucrative investment income. It was professionally decorated in upscale fashion with elegant, comfortable furnishings…

This charming one bedroom cottage in Point Washington is nestled away in the pines near the lovely grounds and gardens of Eden State Park. This quiet location at 233 Dick Saltsman Road in Bayou Creek Estates also borders the Point Washington State Forest. This preserved forest spans across over 15,000 acres in South Walton and has miles of nature trails allowing you to experience the gorgeous scenery while viewing abundant wildlife. Despite this home's seemingly remote location, it is less than a 15-minute drive to the beautiful beach. Grocery stores, wine outlets, a Wal-Mart Center and popular restaurants are also just minutes away.  

This nicely furnished cottage only encompasses 637 square feet, but the design plan includes multiple windows and a…

The golden real estate mantra says that price is directly related to... “Location, Location, Location!” This new modern state of the arts residential community has an awesome coastal village locale in the heart of the highly sought world of Scenic 30A in South Walton. Blue Mountain Beach has the acclaimed distinction of having the highest elevation on the entire Gulf of Mexico. When early Spanish explorers first mapped it from far offshore, they gave it this name because they thought they were seeing a “blue mountain” rising above a “beach” - and the name stuck! What they were actually seeing were the soaring dunes covered with flowering wild blue lupine.

The Crest at Blue Mountain Beach has a prominent position right on Scenic 30A in the center of…

A penthouse in Seaside, Florida? Yes, there is such a thing located in the heart of this iconic Americana styled coastal village, and it's now offered for sale!  Seaside received international acclaim back in the 1980s when it introduced the “New Urbanism” design in town planning for easily accessible pedestrian living. The enchanting style resembles a “seaside” town built in the early 1900s. White picket fences, beach pavilions, gazebos and an amphitheater that features concerts provide golden charm. Restaurants, casual friendly beach bars, galleries, boutiques, musical performances, fun festivities, and seasonal events abound. If you’ve never visited, you might have seen Seaside when it was used as the idyllic fantasy town of “Seahaven” in Jim Carrey’s…

Ocean Reef Resorts has had the privilege of providing fine distinctive privately owned vacation rentals in Destin since 1982. Generations of guests have happily stayed every year at one of our professionally managed properties along with kids and even grandkids. It has become a wonderful passed down family tradition. This is not a surprise since the shimmering white crystalline beaches and jeweled waters of the glowing gulf continually receive national accolades. Our guests have made this their BEACH “home away from home!”  

Who Visits Destin

They are in good company. The average income of visiting families is $178,600. It is a convenient “drive to” destination for many since 82% take a car down to see us and 72% bring their kids since this is a…

The exclusive residential enclave of “Seaview” at Inlet Beach includes only eight new homes and is introducing an architectural design that seamlessly blends a contemporary modern look with classic coastal styling. This intimate community features its own lovely swimming pool and is only a five-minute bike ride away from the bright, beautiful white sand beach. The sought after location at the far eastern end of Scenic 30A next to Rosemary Beach is close to a wide assortment of shopping, dining and entertainment venues.

One of the most recently completed homes is located at 39 Seaview Drive and has 2,225 square feet that encompasses four bedrooms, three full baths, and one half bath powder room. The exteriors are decidedly contemporary with a…

Prepare to be amazed! This classic Mediterranean style home enjoys a privileged quarter acre waterfront setting in the exclusive gated residential community of Emerald Lakes in Destin.

This large 3,663 square foot residence at 238 Wekiva Cove includes three bedrooms with en suite luxury baths. These are already impressive credentials, but the dazzling interiors will take your breath away. Over 30 slabs of precious marble and granite from quarries around the world were used to adorn this property.

The grand front entry includes prism beveled double glass doors beneath an arched palladium window that soars two stories above it. Mahogany Blue Eye Granite columns frame an open bridge staircase at one end while a triple set of suspended,…

This classic beach cottage has just received a complete upscale restoration and comes completely furnished for a “turn-key” move in residence or rental ready investment. It is located in Seagrove Beach in the forested residential neighborhood of Gulf Shore Manor. This community has no HOA fees and is at the end of a cul-de-sac at 160 Montigo Ave, a short stroll away from a nature trail that leads down a dune from Scenic 30A to the sugary shoreline. It also has three other beach access points within walking distance. It is only a mile from Seaside, placing it minutes away from a wide array of restaurants, friendly beach bars, galleries, specialty boutiques, free concerts, and fun seasonal festivals. This makes it a prime property for lucrative vacation…