Destin & South Walton Real Estate Blog

The Palms of Destin is a popular resort located close to Henderson Beach State Park off the Emerald Coast Parkway about half way between the Destin Harbor and Destin Commons. Two luxurious high rise towers host privately owned condominiums that most often serve as vacation rentals. The Palms of Destin also has a conference center and has a formal lobby with a concierge that serves its guests.

The two buildings are interconnected by the lobby and soar above a massive swimming pool that creates a sparkling lagoon-like oasis adorned with palm trees and lush landscaping. This property has a claim to fame as being home to Destin’s largest swimming pool and encompasses 11,000 square feet of freshwater fun and frolic. The zero entry pool contains almost…

If you looked up the word “palatial” in the dictionary it could very well show a picture of this spectacular home for sale. Words that come to mind to describe this gorgeous villa go beyond palatial. They also include spectacular, awesome and magnificent! This pinnacle of Mediterranean design looks like a palace or majestic villa that you would expect to find in some pristine destination in Italy. However this one is located at 3225 Bay Estate Dr in Burnt Pine, a prestigious gated enclave, within the already exclusively gated community of the 2,400 acre Sandestin Resort.

“Casa de la Bahia” is on the beautiful bay where it graces the lushly landscaped grounds overlooking the westward waters, which makes it a perfect place to be at sunset. It was…

The Emerald Coast is blessed to have some of the best golf courses in the Southeast, and four of them are located at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Sandestin is a prestigious, exclusively gated wonderful world that comprises 2,400 acres of gorgeous land dotted with natural lagoons and forest. The resort straddles the exquisite landscape from the glistening gulf all the way to the expansive waters of Choctawhatchee Bay. The four golf courses include Baytowne, The Raven, The Links and Burnt Pine. They have won a series of national awards over the years including “Best Golf in Northwest Florida” by Birmingham Magazine and “Top 75 Golf Resorts Worldwide”. Golf Digest has named Sandestin as one of the “Top Golf Resorts” nationwide. Golf for Women…

Prominence is defined as a place “denoting preeminence, distinction, notability, stature and standing.”  Certainly this term applies to the new town of Prominence which is located near WaterSound at the far eastern end of Scenic 30A along the gorgeous beaches of South Walton.  This tremendous location is just west of Alys Beach, Seacrest and Rosemary Beach in one of the most sought-after places on the Emerald Coast. Prominence is brand new but has been in the planning stages for several years and is still in the process of development. It has become the newest residential community to be located on Scenic 30A rivaling the size of the iconic villages of Seaside and Rosemary Beach. 

The entire town will have close to 600 luxurious residences that…

Rarely does such a precious piece of natural paradise come on the market, especially when it also comes with plans for an approved platted subdivision with fourteen lots. This rare gem includes a pristine Florida forested area that extends across almost 54 acres next to the Choctawhatchee River with access to the beautiful bay. It is truly a “sportsman’s paradise” since this amazing land has an abundance of wildlife, native Floridian flora and fauna. The 14 platted lots comprise over eight acres of buildable land while the other forty-five acres is set aside as a remarkable natural habitat. The forest, wetlands and waterways are teaming with wild game such as deer, turkey, waterfowl and fish. The river and bay have a cornucopia of Striped Bass, Large…

St. Maarten 506 is a luxurious three bedroom condominium in Destin that is located in the exclusively gated world of Silver Shells, overlooking 1,100 linear feet of a powder white crystalline beach and the jeweled waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Silver Shells adjoins the expansive Henderson Beach State Park with tons of sugary beach to roam. A massive 7,500 square foot lagoon swimming pool with an expansive patio for sunning sits beside islands of palm trees set upon a green lush lawn. A splashing waterfall provides visual refreshment while a bubbling hot tub sits nearby. Another indoor/outdoor heated pool adjoins a classically columned patio area. The Sandbar & Grill provides favorite frozen beverages with tasty snacks so you may enjoy dining poolside…

Destin has many "dream homes" for sale and some of them have a waterfront boat dock. However only a precious few have the “Wow” factor that this masterpiece provides, not only due to its awesome location and multiple docks but also the incredible interior design. Located at 623 Lagoon Drive, this “one of a kind” premier architectural creation combines brilliant design with the very highest form of talented craftsmanship. The coveted Holiday Isle location provides 100 feet of protected waterfront overlooking Destin’s Harbor with FOUR deepwater docks, two of which can berth large yachts.

This remarkable 7,500 square foot home has six bedrooms and seven baths with room to entertain plenty of guests. Walls of floor to ceiling windows on three floors…

Here at Ocean Reef Real Estate we receive many inquiries about fractional ownership opportunities located at the Emerald Grande in Destin and Inspiration at Sandestin. This is a relatively new kind of real estate that was introduced to the Emerald Coast in recent years and many may not be familiar with type of purchase. Here are some key notes that will help you decided if Fractional Ownership in Destin is right for you.  

Fractional Ownership allows parties who are usually unrelated to have a partial ownership and mitigated responsibility in a high-value tangible asset, which is most often resort real estate property. Fractional ownership endeavors include management administration, maintenance fees and certain rules documented in purchase…

Location and luxury go hand-in-hand with this six bedroom, three story residence that has seven full bathrooms and over 4,400 square feet of gracious living space. It has a coveted location south of Scenic 30A in an exclusive residential neighborhood that close to the beautiful beach and Gulf Place, which serves as the delightful engaging town center for Santa Rosa Beach. A raised plank walkway provides direct access to the beach and there is a private heated plunge pool out. Within minutes you may either take a freshwater dip or luxuriate in the luminescent jeweled waters of the glistening gulf. This home comes completely furnished in upscale fashion and is already on an established vacation rental program. The location, size and exceptional appointments…

For 33 years Ocean Reef Resorts has represented private vacation rental properties and many of these are luxurious beachfront condominiums located all along the Emerald Coast. A majority of visiting guests fall in love with Destin or any of the surrounding communities and come here every year on family vacations or romantic long weekend getaways. Eventually many decide to purchase property in this part of paradise and we have professional real estate agents who can help you.

Before you decide to buy a condominium you must zero in on a desirable location which is of paramount importance. You’ve heard about the importance of “location” before since it always applies to the purchase of a single family home, but it also applies to condominiums. Many…