Buy Crystal Shores Home with Pool & Views

This beautifully furnished 2,760 square-foot, six-bedroom home with a private pool offers stunning views at 4500 Ocean View Drive in Destin. This three-story residence serves as a luxurious family beach compound and a lucrative vacation rental property, accommodating up to sixteen guests. It is currently part of a vacation rental program managed by our esteemed Ocean Reef Resorts property team, with 2024 rental income already reaching $99,000. Positioned directly across Scenic Highway 98 from the Gulf, the home is just a short stroll from the beach and a large lagoon-shaped community pool, in addition to its own private pool.

In 2023, this residence in the fashionable Crystal Shores enclave underwent a comprehensive renovation, enhancing its welcoming atmosphere. All six bedrooms and bathrooms have been stylishly updated, and the kitchen now features state-of-the-art appliances facing the open-concept family area. The home boasts travertine marble and bamboo flooring throughout, defining a chic, comfortable coastal style ready to provide gracious hospitality. Newly painted, it includes upscale furnishings and Samsung Smart Flatscreen TVs throughout, along with a converted 25-foot saltwater swimming pool surrounded by tropical landscaping. A widened, brick-paved driveway now accommodates six vehicles, ideal for large gatherings.

The first-floor open veranda overlooks the sparkling angled swimming pool, featuring seating ensembles for drinks and dining poolside, bordered by a white picket fence and lush palms. The poolside guest quarters include well-appointed bedrooms with decorative art and direct pool access.

One guest bedroom has a king-size bed and queen bunk, while the other features a queen bed and queen bunk. A luxury hall bath with a walk-in shower also serves as a convenient powder room near the pool.

The second floor’s open living area includes a pale gray wraparound couch beside a rustic hardwood cocktail table, facing a large TV mounted on a white marble-patterned decorative wall. An adjacent gourmet kitchen boasts creamy white cabinetry, a cozy bar, and brushed stainless steel appliances. A charming guest bedroom on this level offers a king-size bed and access to a luxury hall bath.

The upper level’s expansive veranda provides tropical views and glimpses of jewel-toned waters. It houses the primary bedroom suite with a marble-tiled fireplace, another guest bedroom, and a twin bunk room, all with access to the veranda. The primary bedroom features a private palatial ensuite bath, while a hall bath serves the additional bedrooms.

Located on Scenic Highway 98, the home is near popular gulf front dining, shops, and the Destin Commons—a Mediterranean-styled retail village offering a unique shopping experience. HarborWalk Village, home to a vibrant charter fishing fleet, is just twenty minutes away, offering dining, live music, and various family activities.

Listed at $1,849,000—$669.93 per square foot—this property is competitively priced within the Crystal Shores community. Currently, there are only three other residences for sale in Crystal Shores: one is a 6-bedroom home listed at $1,995,000 with 2,888 square feet ($690.79 per square foot); a 5-bedroom residence priced at $2,250,000 with 3,310 square feet ($679.76 per square foot); and a 6-bedroom property at $3,000,000 with 3,551 square feet ($844.83 per square foot). This comparison underscores the competitive value of our listing, averaging $743.15 per square foot for the neighborhood.

For more information or to schedule a private tour, contact Ocean Reef Real Estate Sales at (877) 392-6085. Our team can provide a comparative market analysis and detailed rental income data to ensure you are fully informed.