Destin & South Walton Real Estate Blog

Ocean Reef Real Estate Sales proudly presents a new Gulf-front listing at 114 Mainsail Dr 463 in the highly desirable Miramar Beach. Featuring two bedrooms, two full baths, and stunning sixth-floor westerly views of the shimmering shoreline, this coastal-inspired condo can become a family beach vacation residence while also serving as a lucrative short-term rental investment property.

Mainsail is a beachfront resort that spans across fifteen acres of exclusively gated, lush tropical grounds overlooking the glowing waters of the jewel-toned gulf. Many owners place these properties on rental management programs for added income when not enjoying their own family beach getaway. Our acclaimed Ocean Reef Resorts property management company represents…

Ocean Reef Real Estates Sales is pleased to present an incredible opportunity to build a waterfront home on a lovely, forested property for sale at 139 W Hodge Rd in Santa Rosa Beach. What makes the deal even sweeter? It includes a new custom dock with a boat house and lifts!

Destin and Santa Rosa Beach are a true boaters paradise. The Destin peninsula is surrounded on three sides by water three to five miles off the mainland to the north across Choctawhatchee Bay, the East Pass towards the west, and the open gulf to the south. In many ways, it actually resembles a wooded tropical island with lots of places to take a cruise, go fishing, or explore the beautiful bay. You can also head east to an expansive preserved wetlands area with many connected…

This bayfront three-bedroom townhome with three full baths spans across 1,888 square feet, providing privileged residency at 972 Northshore Dr in the exclusively gated Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. This stately-styled bayfront enclave with only twenty-five townhomes has recently received white-painted exteriors, new metal roofs, extensive landscaping, and a new seawall. Besides the beautiful bay, this community also borders a long lovely lagoon and one of the fairways of the renowned Links Golf Course.

The world-class Sandestin Resort offers privileged residents a wide array of superlative amenities. The 2,400-acre resort grounds extend from the crystalline white beach to the wide expanse of Choctawhatchee Bay. It includes four championship golf…

Imagine waking up to the news that you've just become the newest billion-dollar Powerball winner. As the reality of this incredible fortune sinks in, your dreams begin to shape up — and what's dreamier than investing in an exquisite home that speaks volumes of your newfound affluence? As we've seen, billion-dollar Powerball victories are becoming less of a rarity, from the $1.58 billion jackpot split three ways in 2016, to the stunning $2.04 billion win in Altadena, California, in 2022 and the most recent win of $1.08 billion in July 2023 by Mr. Edwin Castro, who indulged in two multimillion-dollar homes.

To the fortunate individual in California who clinched last night's jackpot and any future winners: Welcome to the exclusive club. Scenic…

Ocean Reef Real Estate Sales proudly presents a beautiful beachfront residence with a premier corner position in Jade East Towers. It offers a centralized location at 1018 E Highway 98 Unit 420 in the heart of Destin. This updated condo has three bedrooms, three full baths, and 1,622 square feet.

Jade East Towers 420 is the perfect family vacation residence, while also serving as a lucrative short-term rental investment property. Our highly acclaimed Ocean Reef Resorts property management team currently represents this unit with reports of $83,000 in gross rental income for the year thus far. Projections for next year come in at around $90,000.

A covered fourth-floor balcony provides panoramic gulf views as far as the eye can see. These…

A unique commercial and residential real estate opportunity presents itself at 220 Harbor Blvd in Destin, Florida. The entire building of Harbor Village is for sale, complete with ten retail storefront units and ten two-story apartments, each with 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Each upper two-level residence and lower-level commercial space can have separate tenants, creating twenty (20) different leases each month. The entire building is currently fully occupied.

This three-story tall Mediterranean-styled retail and apartment building has a premium presence on the south side of Harbor Boulevard in Downtown Destin. You have surely seen it if you ever traveled along this route. It sits above the harbor right across the street from the City of Destin's…

Located only one hour from Destin, this lavish country estate at 3400 Bonterra Dr in Laurel Hill sits on a lovely lake and sprawls across thirty thriving acres. It includes a magnificent mansion with four bedrooms and six and one-half luxury baths, a caretaker's cottage with three bedrooms and two baths, and a fishing cabin that includes two bedrooms and two baths, all totaling 9,544 square feet.

This elegant antebellum Greek Revival-styled estate overlooks forested grounds and lush manicured lawns highlighted by white rail fencing. You approach the classic Doric columned two-story mansion at an automated iron gate flanked by lanterns on pillar posts. A brick paver driveway completed with a Herringbone design leads up to a rotary that goes around a…

Who doesn't love a classic cottage? Especially when it's on the beach! This captivating three-bedroom vacation residence at 490 W Park Place Ave in Inlet Beach exudes charm. It spans 1,728 square feet with rich golden hardwood interiors and beamed vaulted ceilings.

High soaring ceilings, walls of windows, and sliding glass doors accentuate a spacious look with an open-concept design. The home sits upon a sugary dune adorned with golden sea oats above the glowing waters of the jewel-toned gulf. This seemingly remote setting at the end of a private cul-de-sac provides panoramic south-facing views of the glistening gulf. The seascape vistas are quite stunning, especially when magnified by heavenly sunrises and sunsets. This cottage is raised on…

This well-established 3,002 square-foot vacation home with eight bedrooms at 69 Pompano St in Crystal Beach is less than two blocks from the sugary shore, making it the perfect place for a wonderful beach reunion among family and friends.

Agave Blue serves as a lucrative vacation rental investment property for the current owners, represented by our trusted Ocean Reef Resorts property management team. Annual gross rental income projections stand at $200,000, which is no surprise with all it has to offer. The nautical bright blue and white trimmed two-story main house includes six beautifully decorated bedrooms, while a gracious guest house with individual living quarters includes two additional bedrooms. A total of 18 fortunate beachgoing guests can…

Welcome to 62 Cote D Azure Dr (known as Cypress Sunset) in Seagrove Beach—a turn-key paradise that serves as your idyllic vacation retreat and an intelligent investment opportunity. Despite being surrounded by construction for most of the year, this property boasts a strong, established rental history, making it a strategic asset as well as a dream vacation home. It's currently managed by our esteemed Ocean Reef Resorts rental program, offering you peace of mind and financial potential.

This three-story architectural gem stretches across 4,224 square feet of opulence, curated to cater to your every whim. Boasting seven exquisitely appointed bedrooms, each serving as a private sanctuary, the home is engineered for comfort and luxury. Imagine sinking…