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Destin's Emerald Coast has been a dazzling destination for many years. Visitors have come to experience the sugary shore, jewel toned gulf, championship golf courses, world-class fishing, fine restaurants, friendly beach bars, awesome shopping venues, seasonal festivals, abundant amusements and outdoor concerts.  Our vacation rental division, Ocean Reef Resorts has been managing distinctive private vacation rental properties here since 1982. The popularity of this paradise has attracted people from all over the southeast and many have made this their “beach home away from home”. Picturesque coastal villages and fabulous resorts have become established in a startlingly short period of time.  The large portion of the growth here has been spurred by people…

Can you believe one of the questions we get asked most often?  “Is Destin a good place to live?” Well the answer is no - it’s a great place to live!

Destin comes complete with beautiful beaches, fabulous fishing, great golfing, outstanding shopping venues, world class dining and an abundance of water sports. Ocean Reef is proud to be situated in this perfect paradise providing real estate consultations and information to buyers who are seeking fine distinctive homes as well as luxurious condominiums. In recent years the rest of the nation have discovered these sugar white shores, and not just for vacations, but for year round living. The thriving fishing enterprises became a founding catalyst for this area of Northwest Florida back in the mid 1800s…

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…

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…

Destin Pointe is a prestigious residential community located on the far western point of Holiday Isle in Destin. This peninsula is Destin’s version of island living and has three sides of jewel toned waters. The views at Destin Pointe are dazzling since the glorious gulf extends all the way to the southern horizon, Destin Harbor sits to the north and East Pass borders the neighborhood towards the west. The beach wraps all the way around the neighborhood itself which is centered on Lakes Caroline and Christina, which are natural coastal dune lakes These rare exotic lakes attract an abundance of wildlife including Great Blue Herons, snowy white Egrets, Seagulls and an assortment of ducks. East Pass is the only opening between the gulf and Choctawhatchee…