521 Gulf Shore Drive, Destin

$1,875,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,276 Sqft
.27 Acre
0 Garage

OPEN HOUSE! FRIDAY, 9/11 FROM 9AM-12PM & SATURDAY 9/12 FROM 1PM-4PM. Welcome to Holiday Isle! This 5-bedroom, 3-bath waterfront home comfortably sleeps 14 guests and offers an incredible opportunity as a primary residence, second home, or established vacation rental. The spacious open-concept living area is designed for entertaining and opens to one of the largest waterfront decks on Holiday Isle, providing plenty of room for outdoor dining, gatherings, and enjoying the water views. The deck has even been used to host weddings, offering endless possibilities for entertaining. Boating enthusiasts will appreciate the private dock with two boat lifts and a dedicated fish cleaning station. Cruise to Crab Island, spend the day fishing in the World's Luckiest Fishing Village, or explore Destin's waterways right from your backyard. The home also features a large second-floor front balcony, perfect for morning coffee or relaxing in the evening after a day on the water. Located just across the street from the Gulf of America, you'll enjoy a short walk to the private gated beach access where you can spend the day on Destin's sugar-white sand and emerald waters. With spacious accommodations, exceptional outdoor living, premier boating amenities, and an unbeatable Holiday Isle location, this property offers outstanding rental potential and the coastal lifestyle buyers are looking for.

Essential Information
MLS® #1009704
Price$1,875,000
Bedrooms5
Bathrooms3.00
Full Baths3
Square Footage3,276
Acres0.27
Year Built1972
TypeResidential
Sub-TypeDetached Single Family
StyleBeach House
StatusActive
Community Information
Address521 Gulf Shore Drive
Area14 - Destin
SubdivisionHOLIDAY ISLE
CityDestin
CountyOkaloosa
StateFL
Zip Code32541
Amenities
ViewBayou, Canal, Gulf, Harbor
Is WaterfrontYes
Utilities

Electric, Public Sewer, Public Water

Waterfront

Canal Access, Harbor, Intracoastal Wtrwy

Interior
HeatingCentral
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
# of Stories2
Interior Features

Breakfast Bar, Fireplace, Newly Painted, Pantry, Washer/Dryer Hookup

Appliances

Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater

Exterior
WindowsDouble Pane Windows
RoofShingle
FoundationSlab
Exterior Features

Balcony, Boat Slip, Boatlift, Dock, Rain Gutters

Lot Description

Interior Lot, Within 1/2 Mile to Water

Construction

Block, Concrete, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd

School Information
ElementaryDestin
MiddleDestin
HighDestin
Additional Information
ZoningResid Single Family
Listing Details
OfficeInnerscope Realty LLC
Property History
Price Reduced from $1,900,000 to $1,875,000
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Listing information last updated on September 9th, 2026 at 2:22pm CDT.