Buyers will find a variety of waterfront homes for sale in Destin and the surrounding area, including condos that overlook the Gulf of Mexico and beachfront estates with deep water dockage for large pleasure craft. You can choose from Intracoastal Waterway, ocean, bay, canal or bayou waters when looking for a waterfront property for you and your family. For a real treat, check out the waterfront homes overlooking rare coastal dune lakes in Destin and off the Scenic 30A Highway.
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Privacy and quality abound throughout this sprawling five-bedroom waterfront estate on Joe's Bayou, offering a peaceful deep water ownership experience for discerning buyers who simply demand the best. Expertly designed and built by Reiker Homes, this...
When the owners of this spectacular Gulf front retreat named if after one of Jimmy Buffett's songs, ''Semi True Story,'' they were locking on to one of the best lines of the song, as this house runs all the way to the sea. From its recent and complete...
Find bay-front luxury living at its finest in this immaculately updated estate. Having received a new addition and complete renovation inside and out, this stunning home has to be seen to truly understand the architectural quality and attention to detail....
Welcome to 4756 Ocean Blvd in the Exclusive Destiny By The Sea. This Stunning Gulf Front Home is a One of A Kind Master Piece. Located on one of the Larger Gulf Front Lots in Destiny By The Sea, this home is a Beautiful 7 Bedroom, 8 Bath, Movie Theatre,...
An extraordinary 1.5 acres and 104' of irreplaceable frontage on the Choctawhatchee Bay awaits you here in the private Burnt Pine neighborhood of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. With westerly sunset views, it's no wonder the original developer custom...
THE BEST IS YET TO COME with this Amazing Executive home situated on 78 ft. of lake frontage with tranquil lake views, and gorgeous Gulf views from the south-facing front of the home. Every level of this three-story coastal beauty is perfectly planned to...
Idyllic in locale, construction, and architectural significance, this majestic bayfront legacy property provides the ultimate in fit, finish and experience for all who spend time enjoying the grounds. Encompassing an irreplicable 278 feet on the...
This 10.78 Acre Property is the ''Crown Jewel'' of the Emerald Coast with approx. 270' Gulf of Mexico/Beach and Hwy 98 Frontage. The existing 25,963 SF Estate Home has been ''gutted'' so will most likely be a tear down to obtain the Beach Frontage. The...
''Footprints by the Sea''- Impeccably maintained and prominently positioned on the Gulf in Destin Pointe. It offers 70 feet of Gulf frontage sitting directly East of the East Jetty in Destin, with sweeping Gulf views in either direction. Destin Pointe is a...
True Beach front luxury! From the breathtaking views from multiple balconies to the secluded beach, this is a coastal delight! With its recent and complete renovation to its Gulf front pool and spa, Semi True Story is a true Gulf front masterpiece. It...
Behind the gates of Grand Cove sits this beautiful estate, with some of the most amazing bay views we have seen. Architect Geoff Chick masterfully updated the home in 2018, taking full advantage of the prominent site and selecting timeless and exquisite...
With too many upgrades to list & rental projections above $140k/year, this poolside/lakefront/& Gulf-view renovated retreat is furnished & a true standout among the Destiny Beach Villas. impact-rated windows/doors, plantation shutters on doors/windows,...
Real estate buyers looking for a house along the water will find a beautiful array of styles to choose from in Destin and the Fort Walton Beacharea. There are golf homes in Emerald Bay, Kelly Plantation and Regatta Bay that also offer water access and beautiful views. Indian Bayou and Joe’s Bayou offer deep, protected waters ideal for dockage and slips for large watercraft. Destin boat homes are very popular with the sport fishermen and boating enthusiasts who come to Florida seeking the ultimate in fishing and boating opportunities.
Choctawhatchee Bay, with its many communities, offers a variety of beachfront homes right on the Bay, from posh condos overlooking the water to dock front estates with their own deep water boat slips. Communities on Choctawhatchee include Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Freeport, Niceville, Shalimar and Valparaiso, and several neighborhoods in North Santa Rosa Beach. Choctawhatchee Bay homeowners have direct access to the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, the sheltered waters of the Bay, deep water fishing and the Gulf of Mexico.
The Intracoastal Waterway runs from Carrabelle, FL to Brownsville, TX. Choctawhatchee Bay is a part of this 1050-mile inland waterway. Completed in 1949, the Intracoastal Waterway is mainly used for barge transportation, but is also used for tours, recreational boating and access to Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf. In the Destin area, waterfront properties on the Intracoastal Waterway also afford their owners some incredible wildlife viewing.
Beach or Gulf Front Communities in Destin
If you're seeking a Gulf front home in Destin - one that actually sits on the sand, just steps from the Gulf waters, then the following beachfront communities should be added to your shopping list:
Holiday Isle canal front homes are another option for boating enthusiasts. Holiday Isle is a small, 3-mile-long island just across from Destin with 18 sumptuous Gulf front properties spanning over 2,000 linear feet of soft white sand. The island has ample room for pleasure-craft along the sides of the canals, which provide access to Destin Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. Gulf front homes, canal front houses and Destin-facing properties are all available. View homes for sale in Holiday Isle
Dunes of Destin features eleven beachfront lots ranging from 112 to 132 Sandprint Circle. This gated beachfront community in Destin has 600 feet of private deeded beach, heated community pool and a fishing lake - all in the heart of the finest restaurants and shopping in Destin. View homes for sale in Dunes of Destin
It's not uncommon to see beach homes upwards of 12,000 square feet side-by-side next to charming beach cottages in Crystal Beach. Twenty eight beachfront lots range from a spacious 1/3 to 1/2 acre in size and are found in addresses from 2938 to 3486 Scenic Highway 98. View Homes for sale in Crystal Beach
When it comes to beachfront communities in Destin, Destiny by the Sea is considered the crème de la crème. There are approximately thirty-six Gulf front homes or lots in Destiny by the Sea, spanning 2,000 feet of beach, houses may be found from 4700 to 4772 Ocean Blvd. View Homes for sale in Destiny by the Sea
