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Ocean Reef Resorts is pleased to be able to offer our visiting guests three stunning vacation rentals at the Tops'l Resort in Miramar Beach (just east of Destin).  If you are into tennis, be sure to bring your racquet because Tops'l is rated among the Top Ten Tennis Resorts in the entire world. This property is also located right next door to the esteemed Sandestin Golf, Beach, and Tennis ...
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Christmas is coming which means New Year's Eve is not far behind. Many of our guests at Ocean Reef make a traditional visit this time of year to South Walton. After all, where else would you want to be for the celebration of the coming year other than near the jewel toned waters of this paradise known as The Emerald Coast?
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If you are looking for a fun family destination, Ocean Reef has some fine vacation rentals at three popular resorts in Miramar Beach, just east of Destin. They include Sandestin Resort, Edgewater Resort and The Amalfi Coast. These are “all inclusive” resorts meaning that once you and your family arrive you may find that there is no need or desire to go anywhere else! Amenities, entertainment ...
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“I wanna take you down to Kokomo. We'll get there fast and then we'll take it slow. That's where we wanna go, way down to Kokomo... Afternoon delight. Cocktails and moonlit nights." This iconic Beach Boys hit, describes the general ambiance  that our Ocean Reef guests experience at Kokomo Kove in Destin, Florida. This intimate Crystal Beach vacation rental community is somewhat hidden away ...
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The Village of Baytowne Wharf is located just east of Destin within the gates of the Sandestin Golf, Tennis and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach. This enchanting village is located on the wooded shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay near the Sandestin Marina. A long wharf juts out into the water which serves as a popular spot to go fishing or catch a dazzling sunset.
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Ocean Reef is pleased to be able to offer our guests a bountiful array of fine private vacation rentals along one of the nation's most beautiful highways, Scenic 30A. This sensational, scenic two lane road meanders along the shores of the Emerald Coast, known as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.  This beautiful corridor hugs the forested Gulf of Mexico coastline with ...
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Destin, Miramar Beach and the entire Emerald Coast have become a popular snowbird destinations in recent years.  In fact our beautiful paradise here has officially been discovered and a majority of guests are booking their reservations one year in advance. It is not surprising since monthly rentals from November through February are at their lowest rates which offer our guests an outstanding ...
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Destin's history is steeped with a rich past related to fishing since it became a destination for the abundant bounty of the sea when commercial operations started here in the mid 1800s. Founding fathers Billy Marler and Captain Leonard Destin, for which the town was named, arrived here to take advantage of the huge array of fish located a short distance from shore due to the area's unique ...
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Here at Ocean Reef Resorts we offer a vast selection of distinctive vacation rentals. These gorgeous properties range from one to as many as nine bedrooms so they can accommodate many guests depending upon your individual needs. Large homes or luxury condos are great for family reunions or special occasions such as a wedding.
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Ocean Reef guests are revving up to attend the annual South Walton Taste of the Beach event that includes three fabulous days of wine, great food and frolic on November 2nd through the 4th. Besides all the fun, excellent wines and culinary masterpieces available to the party participants, this is a benefit that has raised millions of dollars for local charities since its inception.
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