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There are currently five condos available for sale at the Amalfi Coast, a popular beach resort destination in Miramar Beach. Many properties here are used as vacation rentals by their owners for a fairly lucrative return. Our acclaimed rental division, Ocean Reef Resorts, represents the lion’s share of these units.  Amalfi Coast vacation rentals are grossing as high as $27,000 for one bedroom units and $31,000 for two bedroom properties. TripAdvisor reviewers give the Amalfi Coast a 4.5 Star rating with comments from guests such as “Awesome stay”, “Breathtaking” and “Excellent resort.” This is not surprising since the resort sits on over eight acres of lushly landscaped grounds across from a towering sugar white dune that marks the highest elevation on…

Here are three impressive estates for sale that offer beautiful expansive private grounds overlooking Choctawhatchee Bay in Destin. These are “primary residences” with a capital “P” since they range in size from 7,600 to 12,000 square feet and have up to seven bedrooms. The word “magnificent” defiantly applies to all three!

The first is a historic gated estate in Destin’s prestigious Indian Bayou neighborhood at 777 Bayou Drive. This stately antebellum styled home encompasses true gracious elegance and offers serene privacy on over three acres of lovely landscaped grounds. Comprising 7,613 square feet this home actually has 8,500 square feet under roof since it has covered porches and an indoor Olympic sized swimming pool. It sits on a bluff…

Are you shopping for your ultimate dream home on or near the beautiful beach that can provide years of meaningful memories for your extended family and also be used as a potentially lucrative vacation rental property? Then check out these properties in delightful Dune Allen Beach on Northwest Florida’s glorious Emerald Coast. The awesome Dune Allen Beach location serves as a gateway to South Walton’s Scenic 30A and the picturesque villages nearby.

The first is a gracious hospitable home at 119 Oyster Lake Drive, which features six bedrooms encompassing almost 5,000 square feet in a storybook setting directly on Oyster Lake. It includes a Carriage Guest House above a three car garage that has separate living quarters with two bedrooms, a full bath and a…

We have good news and we have bad news. The bad news is that sustained demand for real estate has fueled tightening inventories, which are raising prices for real estate along Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast. The good news is that there are still a few value deals available and interest rates remain near historic lows! Now is definitely the time to buy that beach “home away from home” at a good lending rate especially if you find a decent value. Value is ultimately determined by location. We’ve located three great condominiums available on sought after Holiday Isle in Destin offered at a good price. This prestigious peninsula has an awesome location that is “off shore” but near the heart of Destin. All the nightlife, restaurants, lively bars, seasonal…

Banana Beach is four bedroom Miramar Beach vacation home that is a short distance away from the sugar white beach on the Gulf of Mexico and also has its own private pool. Within minutes you may go from taking a refreshing dip in the lovely lagoon shaped pool to luxuriating in the glowing waters of the jewel toned gulf. It is tucked away near the beach at 104 Norwood Drive in a small residential community of single family homes. This sought after location south of Scenic Gulf Drive is actually in the heart of Destin’s Miramar Beach, which makes it an ideal vacation residence or potentially lucrative rental property that is projected to do $75K in gross rental revenue this year as is. You are just minutes away from popular gulf front restaurants, friendly…

Watersound Real Estate includes two different residential communities named Watersound Beach and Watersound Origins.

Watersound Beach is a secluded prestigious premier community of charming Cape Cod Colonial inspired homes and condominiums that overlook the dazzling emerald toned waters of the glittering Gulf of Mexico. It is located near Seacrest Beach off famed Scenic 30A in South Walton. The sensational setting sits upon sugar white quartz crystal dunes adorned with natural sea oats offering panoramic vistas far into the southern horizon. Watersound Beach is graced by the presence of an exotic Coastal Dune Lake called Camp Creek. This precious type of lake is found in only four other parts of the world. It periodically opens and closes to the…

This stately four bedroom beachfront vacation home places you in the lap of luxury right on Destin’s beautiful white sand beach. It’s located at 1765 Scenic Gulf Drive in the prestigious residential community of Frangista Beach. The upscale interiors have classically styled furnishings decorated in a tasteful professional manner with an eye towards comfort. It includes 2,289 square feet of ample space on three levels with columned beachfront balconies on each floor which span the entire width of this hospitable home.

The first floor beachfront level has a splash pool for refreshment off a sitting area that comes complete with a convenient wet bar. You will find yourself wanting to spend much time here with loved ones while enjoying the soothing surf…

Green upgrades are an effective way to increase your beach home’s value, while still being considerate of environmental impact. Here are a few of Modernize’s favorite improvement ideas, aimed to overhaul your home, while protecting your checkbook and Mother Nature.

Alternative Flooring Options
Replacing old flooring is a popular and effective way to instantly boost your home value. Hardwood flooring can be costly and not gentle on the environment, but alternative flooring options—like cork flooring—are a great substitute. Cork flooring costs are competitive to hardwood flooring, and with several stain and grain options available to choose from, this flooring option can be paired with your beach home’s current décor style.

Metal Roof Options
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The word “epic” defines something larger than life, way out of the ordinary or legendary and it certainly applies to each of these amazing beachfront homes for sale off Scenic 30A. These regal residences all have paramount locales overlooking the crystalline sugary white sand beach with breathtaking views across the glittering emerald toned gulf. They are the kind of homes you might see featured in Architectural Digest or Southern Living magazine and each one is truly elegant in its own way.

Rustic elegance describes the 5,563 square foot “cottage” that features six bedrooms and seven baths and is located in the highly prestigious Dutch Colonial inspired village of Rosemary Beach at 78 S Green Turtle Lane. It was featured in Southern Accents Magazine…

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…