Destin & South Walton Real Estate Blog

Ocean Reef Real Estate Sales proudly presents this lovely vacation home for sale that can also serve as a lucrative rental investment property. It has an outstanding location at 4440 Luke Ave in Destin's highly sought-after Crystal Beach community.

Orange Beach is a hospitable four-bedroom vacation home with comfortable furnishings, cheerful décor, and the ability to sleep twelve fortunate beach-going guests. Bedrooms are located on each one of this home's two levels. A carriage house includes separate guest quarters, another bedroom with a king-sized bed, and a full bath. This home features an Old Florida-styled exterior, a landscaped yard surrounded by a white picket fence, a beautifully furnished veranda, and open sun decks. Its premier position…

If you are considering a purchase of a dream home along Scenic 30A, check out this opportunity for a perfect pallet at Lot 4 Paradise by the Sea Blvd in Seacrest Beach. This highly privileged location sited between Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach is only an arrow’s shot away from the beautiful shore and ready for your custom-designed dream home!

Scenic 30A has become the top destination among the rich and famous, which is not surprising since this route provides an idyllic setting for incredible family beach vacations. High-rise residential towers are not permitted in Walton County, which limits a building’s height to no more than three stories tall. This limits the number of properties available here compared to Panama City Beach towards the east…

This stately home encompasses over 4,600 square feet and includes four lavish bedrooms. It has a unique forested estate setting at 653 Don Bishop Rd in Santa Rosa Beach, less than ten minutes from the sugary shoreline. It was designed by renowned Destin-based Prescott Architects and built for MC Davis. He was a nationally acclaimed conservationist and self-made millionaire businessman.

The home graces 1.28 acres of exclusively gated grounds surrounded by forty acres of protected woodlands that are part of the massive Pt. Washington State Forest. This two-story home features enchanting southern-style architecture, including two levels of stately columned porches that overlook the lush grounds on two sides. The gated driveway winds through the woods…

This spacious 3,400 square-foot single-story home is located at 387 Golfview Dr in the exclusively gated world of the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. It includes three bedrooms and three lavish baths, two of which are ensuites. This home comes complete with fashionable mid-century modern furnishings and a Star EV four-seater golf cart, the preferred method of transportation among Sandestin residents.

Golf View is a well-established residential community that provides a popular place to live among avid golfers. Many of these homes are primary residences. Short-term vacation rentals are not permitted at Golf View, which is a neighborhood reserved for use by owners and their immediate guests. Golfview Drive is a big loop bordered by fairways with only…

Ocean Reef Real Estate Sales is proud to present a new listing for a gulf-front Crystal Sands condo at 3290 Scenic Hwy 98 #311B in Destin. If you are ready to purchase a family beach vacation residence that can also serve as a lucrative rental investment property, check out this place. It currently serves as both and is on our highly acclaimed Ocean Reef Resorts property management program. This popular vacation residence had an annual gross rental income of $70,000 last year!

Crystal Sands 311B has two bedrooms and a loft that can comfortably host up to eight beach-going guests. The three-story-tall Crystal Sands condo complex is aptly named with a shimmering white ribbon of crystalline sand overlooking the glowing jewel-toned gulf waters. Two…

If you are in the market for a dream vacation home that can also serve as a fine rental investment property, check out this lovely home at 12 Starboard Ct in Miramar Beach. It is located in the exclusively gated residential community of Shipwatch. This privileged community is nestled on Scenic Gulf Drive in a serene world besides the shimmering crystalline white beach. This enchanting community features a mix of golden Americana, classic Mediterranean, and Old Florida-styled designs.

Once you pass the front gate entrance leading into Shipwatch, a palm-lined drive crosses an arched bridge over a natural lagoon filled with Lilly pads and wildlife. It leads to the homes that overlook the water and the gleaming gulf. This remarkable setting allows…

Ocean Reef Realty is proud to present a new listing for a wonderful three-bedroom residence with lovely views due to its premium end-unit position. It has an outstanding location in the heart of magical Miramar Beach at 1952 Scenic Gulf Dr #201 on the corner of Holiday Rd, bordering the prestigious palm-lined community of Frangista Beach. 

Emerald Waters is an exclusively small three-story-tall Mediterranean-styled enclave with only thirty-six condo units. It is aptly named since it sits diagonally across from the glittering "emerald waters" of the jewel-toned gulf. This locale is a short stroll away from the bright crystalline beach and Pompano Joe's, a popular colorful restaurant known for great seafood and extended happy hours for tropical…

Ocean Reef Real Estate is pleased to present a value-priced new offering for a stately vacation home in the highly privileged and exclusively gated residential enclave of Destiny by the Sea at 4835 Ocean Blvd. This idyllic three-story residence features a bright regal presence, encompasses almost 3,500 square feet, and includes five spacious bedrooms. It may become your ideal forever vacation dream home and also serve as a lucrative rental investment property for added income.

Ideal Beach Destination is currently on a vacation rental program with our highly acclaimed Ocean Reef Resorts property management team and is extremely popular. Last year’s annual gross rental income came in at $163,000, and so far this year, it already has over $137,000 on…

A world-famous gourmet chef, television personality, and restauranteur is selling his magnificent bay view estate. The incredible location at 3253 Burnt Pine Cove is within the privileged privately gated Burnt Pine residential community in the already exclusively gated Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. This gorgeous family compound borders the beautiful bay and a lush fairway on the premier Burnt Pine Golf Course. The Club House is centered on the fairways that meander through a forested setting adorned with lovely lagoons. Opportunities like this are rare! If you are ready to purchase your forever vacation dream home take a look at this opulent villa.

As soon as you arrive up the paver stone drive past the lavish tropical grounds, you will feel like…

If you are ready to purchase your forever dream home on a private waterfront estate, this palatial palace at 3730 Preserve Bay Blvd in Panama City Beach will not disappoint. It evokes an imperial presence inspired by the classic Palladian villas in Italy originally designed by famed Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio. The residence took years to complete, from planning to construction, due to the owner's desire to feature meticulous architectural integrity and historical authenticity. It was reportedly built by a tycoon of railroad and broadcasting.

This magnificent home encompasses an impressive 9,473 square feet of opulent space with five bedrooms that include full ensuite luxury baths. Another full bath and three half bath powder rooms are…