Posted on 4/26/2024
Welcome to Ocean Reef Resorts, where, for over 40 years, generations of guests have trusted us to deliver unforgettable vacations along the scenic white sand shores of Destin & 30A. Known for our diverse range of accommodations and unmatched customer service, we ensure every guest finds their ideal coastal retreat, catering to all tastes and group sizes.
Building on this tradition, we are excited to announce the addition of five spectacular new big Destin vacation homes to our extensive portfolio. These latest offerings, ranging from a sprawling ten-bedroom estate to a charming five-bedroom villa, have been meticulously selected to not only enrich our accommodations but also to cater specifically to grand beach reunions. As we unveil these new jewels in our crown, starting with the largest, we invite you to explore what each has to offer and imagine the memories waiting to be made. At Ocean Reef Resorts, each new vacation rental is a continuation of our legacy, crafted to elevate your comfort and enrich your experiences.
Commanders Palace
10 Bedrooms / 10 Full & 2 Half Bathrooms / 32 Guests
Introducing Commander's Palace, a grand three-story rental residence situated just across the street from the pristine Destin beach, poised to host up to thirty-two guests. This remarkable home features ten well-appointed bedrooms, making it an ideal choice for large family reunions or gatherings. The main residence comfortably sleeps twenty-six, with an additional six guests accommodated in the stylish guest house.
Commander's Palace not only offers proximity to the sugary sands but also boasts a lavish swimming pool, perfect for relaxing under the sun. The pool area includes a veranda with seating that overlooks a lagoon-shaped pool, adjacent to a bubbling hot tub, and a sun patio equipped with a table for alfresco dining. This inviting outdoor oasis is easily accessible from both the main house and guest house, ensuring a seamless flow between spaces.
Inside, the first floor of the main house features expansive living, dining, and kitchen areas, complete with a powder room and two guest quarters, each with luxurious ensuite baths. The interiors are decorated with stylish, comfortable furnishings in serene nautical themes, featuring creams and blues. The second floor houses the primary bedroom and two additional guest quarters, each with luxurious ensuite baths. A bunk room accommodating eight and a guest bedroom with balcony access offer splendid comfort. The primary bedroom is a retreat in itself, featuring a king-size bed, a palatial ensuite bath with granite and Travertine marble, a double vanity, a soaking tub, and a glass-walled walk-in shower.
The top floor includes three guest quarters, each equivalent to a primary bedroom with king-size beds, luxurious ensuite baths, and access to a veranda boasting breathtaking Gulf views. A large game room on this floor is handsomely furnished with a pool table, a wet bar with a wine cooler, and an extra-large flatscreen TV, making it perfect for entertainment.
The guest house, with its tropical styling, includes an open living area on the second floor, complete with a kitchen, dining area, and a balcony overlooking the pool. It houses a guest bedroom and a bunk room, each with an ensuite bath featuring a tub-shower combination.
Commander's Palace invites you to indulge in its luxurious offerings and create lasting memories in a setting of unparalleled comfort and style.
Tuscany
7 Bedrooms / 6 Full & 1 Half Bathrooms / 24 Guests
Welcome to Tuscany, a magnificent beachfront Destin vacation home that rises three stories high, featuring seven spacious bedrooms designed to accommodate eighteen fortunate guests. Situated in the exclusive gated community of Destiny by the Sea, this villa offers not only a beautiful expanse of private beach but also a luxurious tropical oasis complete with a lagoon-shaped swimming pool surrounded by towering palm trees and lush tropical plantings.
The rental exudes a stately presence with its Tuscan-styled exteriors and manicured grounds dotted with palms. On entering through the elegant foyer, guests are greeted by travertine marble floors and soaring beamed ceilings that enhance the Tuscan ambiance. The expansive open living, dining, and kitchen areas on the first floor are bathed in natural light, streaming through walls of windows that also offer panoramic views of the sea.
Outdoors, the property features a plunge pool and a soaking tub that blends seamlessly into the beach landscape, perfect for relaxation or enjoying the sunset. A columned veranda spans the beachfront, providing a serene spot to gaze over the jewel-toned waters of the Gulf.
Each of the seven guest quarters boasts lavish ensuite baths and is beautifully furnished with king-size beds, ensuring every stay is as comfortable as it is elegant. The top floor hosts a fantastic game room adjacent to two guest quarters, complete with a pool table, dark leather seating, and a fully equipped kitchen. This area opens onto a furnished beachfront veranda, offering breathtaking views of the Gulf—ideal for entertaining or simply taking in the serene atmosphere.
Tuscany invites guests to indulge in a luxurious beachfront experience, where every detail ensures an unforgettable stay amidst the splendor of Destiny by the Sea.
Sandcastle Dreams
7 Bedrooms / 6 Full Bathrooms / 22 Guests
Introducing Sandcastle Dreams, a majestic Mediterranean-style villa a part of the exclusive Destiny West, a premier residential beach community. This spacious vacation villa accommodates up to twenty-two guests across seven elegantly appointed bedrooms, making it perfect for luxury gatherings.
Sandcastle Dream's expansive open-plan living, dining, and kitchen areas provide a sophisticated setting enhanced by vibrant and tasteful decorative art, exuding an air of refined elegance. Each floor of this palatial home features a primary bedroom with a king-size bed and direct access to either the pool patio or a private balcony. The opulent ensuite bathrooms are equipped with double vanity sinks, soaking tubs, and separate walk-in showers, offering a spa-like experience. Additional guest quarters on each level include king-size beds, with two rooms also featuring full bunks, accommodating a variety of guest arrangements.
Just a short stroll from the serene beach and steps away from its private regal swimming pool, Sandcastle Dreams offers the best of both worlds. The home's columned veranda leads to a lushly landscaped patio with a gas grill, perfect for enjoyable poolside cookouts. Above, another veranda adjoining a large game room offers picturesque views of the pool and a scenic lake beyond. The game room itself is equipped for entertainment with a pool table, a card game area with tropical straw-woven chairs, and a flatscreen TV mounted above a mantle.
The guest house features a studio-style living area with light parchment-tiled flooring and a plush wraparound couch facing a flatscreen TV. It also includes a round glass-topped dining table, a full kitchen, and a private bedroom with a king-size bed and an ensuite bath, providing guests with both luxury and privacy.
Sandcastle Dreams invites you to immerse yourself in its luxurious offerings for a truly unforgettable stay.
Even More Big Homes!
12 Multi-Family Vacation Homes In Destin
These Destin vacation homes are specifically chosen to cater to multi-generational families, large groups of friends, and anyone looking to celebrate life's special moments together in a stunning beach setting.
Bellagio
5 Bedrooms / 4 Full & 1 Half Bathrooms / 20 Guests
Introducing Bellagio, a name befitting this grand and majestic Mediterranean-style mansion that translates from Italian as a "beautiful place." Located on Scenic Gulf Drive within the prestigious Avalon residential enclave, this villa boasts five spacious bedrooms designed to accommodate twenty fortunate beachgoers, providing them with direct access to the sugary shoreline and spectacular panoramic views of the Gulf.
The property is enhanced by its luxurious amenities, including a privately gated beach, a community swimming pool, and tennis courts, ensuring a stay that combines relaxation with recreational opportunity. Unique to "Bellagio" is its large, angled pool adjacent to a cascading soaking tub, set within a walled patio area that overlooks the gleaming Gulf waters. This setup offers guests the ultimate in privacy and luxury, with four of the five beautifully appointed bedrooms on the first floor, some of which have direct access to the pool courtyard, allowing for easy enjoyment of the outdoor features.
The villa's living spaces are located on the second floor, featuring an open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area with sweeping views of the Gulf from a continuous wall of windows. Glass doors open onto a generously sized veranda that spans the width of the villa, furnished and perfectly positioned to capture the stunning vistas. The living area is outfitted with fashionable coastal-styled furnishings and includes a wet bar, making it ideal for entertaining. The primary bedroom, accessible via the veranda, includes a luxurious ensuite bathroom complete with double vanity sinks, a glass-walled walk-in shower, and a soaking tub strategically placed beneath a window to frame the breathtaking tropical views of the Gulf.
Bellagio invites you to a place of beauty and relaxation, where every detail is crafted for your comfort and where the surroundings are as splendid as the villa itself.
Camelot
5 Bedrooms / 5 Full & 1 Half Bathrooms / 19 Guests
Welcome to Camelot, a magnificent three-story Mediterranean-style beachfront villa nestled within Destiny by the Sea, the most exclusive enclave of the prestigious Destiny residential community on Scenic Highway 98 in Destin. This villa is designed to accommodate nineteen pampered guests across five bedrooms, each featuring luxurious ensuite baths and multiple beds, making it a perfect haven for relaxation and luxury.
Camelot combines the architectural elegance of the French Quarter with chic coastal style, providing an environment that epitomizes a luxurious lifestyle. It boasts three levels of verandas, offering direct access to its own shimmering beach from the open living area, the primary suite, and two guest bedrooms. The grand Great Room, serving as the heart of the villa, includes the living, dining, and kitchen areas. It is framed by walls of windows that showcase breathtaking views of the jeweled Gulf. Glass doors open onto a comfortably furnished beachfront veranda, where guests can enjoy their favorite drinks, soak in the gorgeous views, and listen to the soothing surf.
The interior features rich Travertine marble flooring, Corinthian columns, and elegant finishes, including a gas fireplace with floor-to-ceiling scroll-carved white panels flanked by bookcases filled with decorative art. Plush furnishings throughout the villa offer a royal experience. The front courtyard surrounds a plunge pool and a simmering hot tub, further enhancing the outdoor living space.
Access to the guest quarters and primary bedroom on the upper floors is facilitated by stairs or an elevator. Each beautifully appointed bedroom includes a full ensuite luxury bath with deluxe finishes in marble and granite. The second floor features two guest bedrooms with king-size beds and beach balconies that provide stunning Gulf views. A large bunk room that sleeps eight kids is also located on this level. The top floor houses the expansive primary suite, which includes a king-size bed, a fireplace, a double tray ceiling, and a regal portal framed by Corinthian columns leading into a den with a sleeper sofa facing a wall of Gulf-view windows. The suite's romantic balcony and a magnificent bath with double vanities, a glass-walled shower, and a spa soaking tub adorned in creamy marble with granite accents make it a truly luxurious retreat.
Camelot invites you to indulge in its luxurious offerings and enjoy a lifestyle where every detail is crafted for comfort and elegance, right on the edge of the beautiful Gulf waters.
Now that you’ve explored these extraordinary new additions to our portfolio, each ready to host your next big beach reunion, why not choose your favorite? Explore here on the Ocean Reef Resorts website for detailed descriptions, vivid imagery, season-specific rental rates, and availability. Don’t hesitate—reserve your perfect Destin vacation home today and start looking forward to creating magical memories on the stunning shores that will last a lifetime. At Ocean Reef Resorts, your dream beach getaway awaits.
