Posted on 5/3/2024
Welcome to Ocean Reef Resorts, where a tradition of luxury meets the pristine beauty of Florida's Emerald Coast. Our guests return year after year to bask in the bright sun, lounge on the beautiful beaches, and swim in the emerald-toned waters. Imagine yourself here, in one of our opulent beach residences located on the premier penthouse floors of the finest resort destinations in Miramar Beach.
Just steps from popular Gulf-front dining, friendly beach bars, and the Silver Sands Premium Outlets, each of our featured vacation rentals offers not just a stay, but an experience. Enjoy fine dining, live music, shopping adventures, and festive seasonal events—all within minutes of your lavish retreat.
In this showcase, you'll discover each unique property, from the architectural marvel of the Majestic Sun to the enchanting Ariel Dunes I & II, sharing 2,000 linear feet of shimmering shoreline. Nearby, the exclusive Windancer and Mainsail offer their own unique charm and luxurious accommodations just a short distance up the coast. Collectively, these top-floor vacation rentals range from cozy one-bedroom lofts to expansive five-bedroom penthouses and accommodate between six and twenty-two guests in unparalleled style.
Dive into the details below and envision your next unforgettable getaway at the pinnacle of beach luxury.
Majestic Sun
Four of these premier rentals crown the top floor of the Majestic Sun, and you have undoubtedly seen this iconic masterpiece of architectural design if you have ever traveled down Scenic Gulf Drive in Miramar Beach. It resembles a gigantic castle with a soaring arch that shoots between two interconnected towers. This "majestic" building faces out toward the "sun," overlooking 2,000 linear feet of shimmering crystalline shoreline with a palm-lined promenade that provides convenient access points. Besides the wide white ribbon of beach, other incredible amenities include an awesome indoor swimming pool with a dramatic cathedral ceiling and an entire wall of glass that faces out toward the Gulf. An opening connects to the outside, cascading into another large pool. This outdoor swimming pool has an expansive sun deck patio and bubbling hot tubs for pampered relaxation, looking out upon the sensational seascape. A full fitness center on-site features a wall of windows overlooking the outdoor pool patio and glittering jewel-toned waters.
Majestic Sun Penthouse 1200
5 Bedrooms / 7 Full Bathrooms / 22 Guests
Majestic Sun Penthouse 1200 is the crown jewel of this luxury tower centered right above the arch with 5,000 square feet that spans three levels. This opulently furnished penthouse has five bedrooms with multiple beds, bunks, a day bed, and a queen-sized sleeper sofa with the ability to accommodate twenty-two fortunate guests. The first level includes an expansive Great Room with four regal portals of towering floor-to-ceiling windows with glass doors leading to a balcony providing 180-degree views of the glorious Gulf. The plush, upscale furnishings have an elegant European-styled look throughout, along with creature comforts. There is a wet bar and a huge flatscreen TV for entertainment framed by custom cabinetry with shelving that displays decorative art. Oil paintings and the upscale décor throughout provide a privileged setting for residency. A soaring rectangular tray ceiling above the stately dining area creates a faux atrium with palm-bordered views of a serene heavenly blue sky. The handsome state-of-the-art kitchen has a rich, mottled granite-topped entertainment bar with seating, brushed stainless steel appliances, and creamy white custom cabinetry. A large den with a foosball table, couch, and flatscreen TV has access to a full hall bath, while a handsomely appointed guest bedroom on this level with a king-size bed has its own ensuite bath.
The spacious, magnificently appointed primary bedroom on the second floor has a king-size bed, a walk-in closet, and a palatial bath with double vanity sinks, a huge soaking tub beside an arched window highlighting Gulf views, along with a glass-walled shower. Three sumptuous Guest Bedrooms on this level all have arched windows showcasing the spectacular seascape, luxurious ensuite baths, and regal furnishings. Two of them have king-size beds, and one has two queens. The third floor includes a loft den with a daybed and access to a spiral staircase that leads up to an open rooftop crow's nest, providing breathtaking beach views.
Majestic Sun Penthouse 1203A
3 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 10 Guests
Majestic Sun Penthouse 1203A is on the penthouse level with 2,300 square feet and three bedrooms with multiple beds and bunks that can sleep ten lucky guests. The expansive interior has latte-toned travertine marble flooring throughout, with two sets of glass doors in the dining and living rooms that showcase captivating views of the glittering Gulf. The living area has comfortable coastal-styled furnishings, while the tropically inspired dining area has a rectangular table with eight tall straw-woven chairs for charmed dining. The furnishings are accented with chic, stylish, decorative art and vibrant prints.
The grandeur of this penthouse is enhanced by a 40 linear foot long balcony accessible from both the open living and dining area as well as the primary bedroom. The upscale, well-equipped kitchen features brushed stainless steel appliances with a French-styled refrigerator freezer, a separate ice maker, a wine cooler, and a richly mottled granite-topped entertainment bar with seating and everything needed for fun culinary entertainment. The primary bedroom with a king-size bed includes fashionable coastal-styled furnishings, beach balcony access, and a luxurious ensuite bath with separate vanities, a dressing table, a soaking tub, as well as a walk-in shower. One of the guest bedrooms with tropically styled furnishings also has a king-size bed and an ensuite with a walk-in shower. The other stylish guest bedroom with a queen-size bed shares a hall bath with a tub shower combination with a bunk room with four twin beds.
Majestic Sun Penthouse 1203B
3 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 10 Guests
Majestic Sun Penthouse 1203B is on a separate penthouse level with three bedrooms that have multiple beds and bunks, allowing ten favored guests to sleep comfortably. This spacious top-floor penthouse features handsome furnishings in the open living area and well-appointed accouterments throughout. A gleaming travertine marble floor accented with exotic rugs, crown moldings, and high multiple-tray ceilings with ensconced lighting provides a stylish setting. Sets of sliding glass doors in the living, dining, and kitchen areas frame the sparkling Gulf views, leading to a spacious 400-square-foot beach balcony. The living open area has coastal furnishings with a couch, plush armchairs facing a flatscreen TV for entertainment, and an expansive Gulf-view balcony. A rectangular hardwood table beneath a distinctive wooden chandelier has six palatial oval-backed chairs for waterview dining. A mottled granite-topped entertainment bar with raised seating faces the open kitchen with state-of-the-art stainless steel appliances, light caramel custom cabinetry, and a gleaming white herringbone patterned brick tile backsplash.
The primary suite epitomizes opulent elegance with a regal ambiance fit for royalty. A grand king-size bed commands attention beside glass doors that open onto the balcony, offering gorgeous views of the shore. The ensuite bath has two vanity sinks, a dressing table, a glass-walled shower, and a lavish soaking tub beneath a suspended crystal globe. One guest bedroom with an upscale West Indies style includes tropical decorative arts, a king-size bed, and an ensuite bath with a walk-in shower. Another guest bedroom showcases classic nautical flair with a queen-sized bed and an additional bunk area with four twin beds. These quarters have access to a bath with a tub shower combination that also serves as a powder room.
Ariel Dunes I
Two top-floor penthouse rentals are located at the Ariel Dunes I luxury tower at the Seascape Resort. This is one of two twin towers capped by classic Roman porticos, which are lit at night for a magical effect. It faces a palm-lined entry boulevard a short distance from the beach promenade overlooking the gleaming Gulf. Besides the 2,000 linear feet of beautiful beach, two humongous swimming pools span across the tower's base, providing 12,000 square feet of sparkling refreshment. The easy entry shallow end of one pool has a giant mushroom sculpture with water that delightfully spills down upon children at play. The colorful "Cabana Cafe" beside the pool area features live music, cocktails, wine, beer, appetizers, sandwiches, and tasty meals. Outdoor grills are also available for fun cookouts and dining. A well-equipped fitness center is also on-site.
Ariel Dunes I Penthouse 2402
4 Bedrooms / 3 Full & 1 Half Bathrooms / 12 Guests
Ariel Dunes I Penthouse 2402 has four bedrooms and comfortably sleeps a dozen lucky guests with multiple beds and bunks. It features handsome contemporary furnishings which are both comfortable and sophisticated. Throughout, the decorative art features vibrant paintings of tropical fish, seascapes, vibrant waterscape abstracts, marine life, and seashells. There are also wall sculptures of fish, sea turtles, nautical items, and potted silk tropical plants. Two sets of sliding glass balcony doors showcase the gorgeous Gulf in this spacious room from two seating areas. Raised dining tables on the balcony beckon you to experience the spectacular seascape while enjoying your favorite tropical drinks and tasty food. The splendidly furnished primary bedroom with a king-size bed has Gulf views with balcony access, along with an ensuite bath with two individual vanity sinks and a glass-walled shower, which is also connected to the balcony. One guest bedroom with chic white coastal-styled furnishings has a king-size bed and an ensuite bath with a walk-in shower. A plush guest bedroom with two queen-sized beds and a bunk room that sleeps four have access to a bath with a tub shower. An additional half bath serves as a convenient powder room.
Ariel Dunes I Penthouse 2403
1 Bedroom / 1 Full & 1 Half Bathrooms / 6 Guests
Ariel Dunes I Penthouse 2403 has one bedroom but accommodates six happy beachgoers with a sleeping loft on a second level and a queen-sized sleeper sofa downstairs in the living area. A dramatic two-story tall cathedral ceiling with a wall of glass crowned by a soaring arch provides a spacious regal look with parchment-tiled flooring throughout. Glass doors lead out to a romantic viewing balcony with a wrought iron dining table for two that looks right down the palm-lined boulevard entry below and out into the Gulf. The comfortably furnished living area leads to the open kitchen with four molasses-toned saddle stools beside a mottled granite bar for casual dining and dining. The kitchen features brushed stainless steel appliances with rich custom cabinetry and granite countertops ready to fulfill culinary needs. The primary bedroom on this floor has handsome tropical furnishings, a sensational vaulted ceiling, a sunny window, and access to a bath with a tub shower combination. A spiral staircase off the hallway leads up to separate guest quarters in the bedroom loft with a queen-sized bed that looks down into the living area below and out upon the Gulf through the wall of windows. It has access to a rooftop sundeck with a dining table and seating to experience the grand vistas while enjoying favorite libations with tasty treats. This loft also includes a convenient powder room.
Ariel Dunes II
Ariel Dunes II, located within the expansive Seascape Resort alongside Ariel Dunes I, not only offers luxurious amenities, including two large pools and a comprehensive fitness center with a sauna and steam room but also features our exquisite Ariel Dunes II Penthouse 2403. This penthouse epitomizes top-tier vacation living, offering elegantly furnished three-bedroom accommodations with modern amenities. Each room opens onto private balconies with sweeping views of the resort and distant beach. The penthouse includes a bonus balcony that overlooks the lush golf course and serene bay, making it a perfect retreat for families or groups seeking the pinnacle of beach vacation luxury.
Ariel Dunes II Penthouse 2403
1 Bedroom / 2 Full & Bathrooms / 6 Guests
Ariel Dunes II Penthouse 2403 is another one-bedroom vacation rental that can be a romantic getaway. It also accommodates up to six carefree guests with the use of a sleeping loft and queen-size sleeper sofa. This top-floor penthouse also has an open living area, a soaring cathedral ceiling, a wall of arched windows, and glass doors leading out to a balcony with seating. The southwestward views here are absolutely heavenly since it overlooks the coastal dune lake down below and the jeweled Gulf in the distance. The handsomely furnished living area adjoins the open kitchen with raised hardwood chairs next to a charcoal granite-colored bar to enjoy wining and dining. Decorative art includes marine life sculptures, colorful abstract waterscapes, and marine life paintings. Light brown custom cabinetry and brushed stainless steel appliances provide everything needed to create culinary delights. A majestic tropically styled guest bedroom with a king-size bed on this floor has a tall tray ceiling and access to a hall bath with a tub shower combination that also serves as a convenient powder room. A stylish spiral staircase leads to the primary bedroom loft with a king-size bed and a powder room. This loft has access to a rooftop observation deck with seating that offers premium views of the gorgeous Gulf and serene coastal dune lake.
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Destin Vacation Homes With Rooftop Decks
These featured Destin vacation homes include three to eight bedrooms with the ability to accommodate ten and up to thirty beach-going guests. Here is a brief look at each one, starting with those offering the most accommodations if you're planning a big beach reunion with family and close friends.
Windancer
You have your choice of one of four additional top-floor condos at the Windancer, all with two bedrooms and the ability to sleep eight to ten carefree beachgoers. They all feature walls of sliding glass balcony doors that showcase dazzling views of the Gulf and dramatic cathedral ceilings in the open living area. Since these rental residences are all on the same floor, it provides a unique opportunity to rent them separately for those sharing a vacation but desiring individual quarters. Windancer gets its name from the Gulf wind that causes the sparkling sun to dance magically across the waters at this beachfront paradise.
2 Bedrooms / 2 Full Bathrooms / 10 Guests
The low-density residential building is only four stories tall, which provides beach guests with an exclusive sense of privileged residency compared to the high-rise luxury towers nearby. However, it has its own private beach in the same highly sought-after location off Scenic Gulf Drive. A lovely swimming pool, which is seasonally heated, overlooks the glowing Gulf, and has a sun patio with direct access to the private beach. Here, in just a minute's time, you may take a refreshing dip in the pool and then luxuriate in the jeweled waters of the Gulf. A stone patio has grills available, so you can enjoy having a beachfront cookout and creating your own surf n turf meal.
Mainsail
We have two more top-floor Miramar Beach vacation rentals at Mainsail, which spans fifteen acres of exclusively gated tropical grounds overlooking the glowing waters of the jewel-toned Gulf. Besides the beautiful beach, the abundant amenities include two sparkling swimming pools. The South Pool Pavilion is centered between the two buildings right across from the beach. The lush tropically landscaped grounds feature a spacious palm-studded patio, a large pool, a giant bubbling Hot Tub for pampered relaxation, and a kid's Wading Pool. A walkway leads across the lovely grounds to the shimmering shoreline, which features a complimentary beach service. Another swimming pool on the resort's north side features a fitness center with showers, dressing areas, and a sauna that overlooks the pool. Other amenities include poolside grilling stations, four tennis courts, basketball, shuffleboard, and a fun Arcade Game Room.
Mainsail 282
3 Bedrooms / 3 Full Bathrooms / 8 Guests
Mainsail 282 is a comfortably furnished three-bedroom rental residence with fantastic views of the jeweled Gulf, and six happy guests can sleep in it. The living area has a creamy white couch, two comfortable lounge chairs, and a cocktail table that shares the beach views while facing a large flatscreen TV mounted above a mirrored glass front cabinet. Unique decorative art throughout this residence includes a brightly painted grandfather clock, marine life sculptures, a magical mermaid painting, glass vases, tropical silk plants, vibrant floral prints, and other upscale beach-inspired art.
The handsomely furnished primary bedroom has direct access to the balcony with a king-size bed flanked by side tables and polished brass vase lamps. A large flatscreen TV is mounted above a majestic black ebony scrolled dresser beside an abstract patterned armchair. The ensuite bath has a malt granite-topped vanity sink cabinet area and a separate walk-in shower. A cheerful guest bedroom with a queen-size bed has a window with views down the beach, an ensuite bath, a granite-topped vanity, and a tub shower combination. The other elegantly furnished guest bedroom has two twin beds, a sunny window, and access to a hall bath with a tub-shower combination.
Mainsail 181
2 Bedrooms / 2 Full Bathrooms / 8 Guests
Mainsail 181 has two bedrooms with the ability to accommodate up to eight charmed guests with the use of multiple beds and a queen-size sleeper sofa. Its unique design offers gorgeous Gulf views from every room, with a wraparound beachfront balcony accessible from the living area, a separate dining space, and the primary suite. The bright, open living area features two triple-panel sliding glass doors leading out to the breezy balcony while showcasing sparkling southerly and westerly Gulf vistas. Stylish, plush, comfortable furnishings have a chic coastal style and vibrant colors for a Floridian flourish. Captivating decorative art showcases paintings of beach scenery, colorful sailboats, marine life, and tasteful tropical adornments. There are fashionable vintage-styled tables, tall gleaming chrome floor lamps lifting up glass orbs for lighting, and lamps with faux coral trunk bases.
The primary bedroom features a dramatic vaulted ceiling soaring up to a skylight that spans its width and floods the room with natural light. Stately creamy white cottage-style furnishings include a king-size bed that faces sliding glass balcony doors, providing access and gorgeous Gulf views. The primary ensuite bath includes a unique, rounded walk-in shower lavished with stonework. The guest bedroom includes a sunny window and charming white wicker furnishings with two queen-sized beds. It has access to a hall bath with double vanity sinks and a tub-shower combination.
Now that you have previewed these sumptuous top-floor penthouse vacation rentals in Miramar Beach, explore each one in detail here on our state-of-the-art Ocean Reef Resorts website. You will find vivid property images, detailed descriptions, seasonal rental rates, and calendar dates available for your reservations. Don't just dream about your perfect beach getaway—book it! Each of these exquisite properties offers a unique portal to paradise, ensuring that your lavish beach reunion or hallmark occasion will be cherished by everyone fortunate enough to attend. Reserve your spot today and create memories that will last a lifetime on the Emerald Coast.
