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Sandestin is a sensational resort in Miramar Beach nestled between the glistening jewel toned waters of the gulf and the wide expanse of Choctawhatchee Bay. This prestigious exclusively gated resort spans across 2,400 acres of lushly landscaped grounds that are naturally forested and adorned with lovely lagoons. There are four championship golf courses that meander throughout the resort, a Tennis Club, an impressive Marina and a decidedly upscale Town Center called Grand Boulevard. Specialty shops, fine restaurants, lively bars, seasonal festivals and firework displays abound here. Sandestin is sometimes referred to as “the gated kingdom” because it is a perfect, wonderful, beautiful world away from everything else. Many families and friends make…

Sandestin is the most established prestigious resort on Northwest Florida's Emerald Coast. It spans 2,400 acres of forested luscious grounds that include over seven miles of sugary shoreline on the glistening gulf and lovely serene waters of beautiful bay. This gated community comprises sixty unique neighborhoods that include luxury towers, condominiums and single-family homes. There are four championship golf courses that meander across the resort from the gulf to the bay that are adorned with lovely lagoons. A world class Tennis Club features fifteen clay courts and there is a marina that harbors big yachts for the privileged residents. There is also a Beach Club and staffed Fitness Center available. Residency allows you to swim at a selection of…

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…

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…

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…

Villa Lago is Sandestin's newest neighborhood and was first introduced in 2005. The 114 acre site is centered right in the middle of the prestigious Sandestin Golf, Tennis and Beach Resort, which straddles 2,400 acres of lushly landscaped land between the gorgeous gulf and Choctawhatchee Bay. The charming designs are all rustic Mediterranean styles that look like something you might see along the coast in places like Tuscany. Pastel colored stucco walls, wrought iron balconies and terracotta roofs create this old world effect. The interiors are all completed with modern 21st century amenities which include granite counter tops, state of the art kitchens, garden tubs with separate showers and large open family rooms. The Villa Lago location places it…