Norwood Drive is an exclusive intimate enclave located in the heart of magnificent Miramar Beach. Ocean Reef Resorts offers a number of private vacation home rentals in this modern residential community that nestles up beside the sandy white shores of the glistening Gulf of Mexico. This wonderful location is convenient to just about everything in Miramar Beach with grocery, pharmacy, and liquor stores all close by. Silver Sands Premium Outlets, the nation's largest Designer Outlet, is just a few minutes away offering substantial discounts for clothing, shoes, leather goods, china, and household goods. Upscale restaurants, specialty boutiques, and a new state-of-the-art theater are nearby on Grand Boulevard in Sandestin as is the magical Village of Baytowne Wharf complete with free musical entertainment, fine dining, seasonal festivals, art shows, amusements for children, retail shops and frequent fireworks.

Miramar Beach is also perfectly located halfway between Destin for exciting nightlife and the pastoral preplanned communities on Scenic Highway 30A for fun-filled day trips. Popular beachfront restaurants are located up and down Scenic Gulf Drive which includes the laid-back casual Whale's Tail, the colorful Key West-styled Pompano Joe's, the original Captain Dave's, and the charming Victorian-styled seaside pavilion known as The Crab Trap. The eighteen-hole Seascape Golf Course is just an arrow's shot away which should surpass your expectations. Seascape is a 71-par championship course with over 6,100 yards of play created by famed golf course architect Joe Lee. There is water everywhere since fifteen of the holes incorporate lovely lagoons, pristine ponds, and even an exotic coastal dune lake. The Destin Tennis Club is also located at Seascape and is nationally rated as a Five Star Tennis Resort. Eight clay courts that border the golf course are available for play. Professional USPTA, (United States Professional Tennis Association), instruction, and a wide variety of regularly scheduled tournaments are available for all ages and levels of expertise. Adult programs include hourly clinics for Novice, Intermediate, Grand Slam, and Competitive Doubles as well as Competitive Edge Drills. Be sure to let them know you are an Ocean Reef Resorts guest so that you may receive a complimentary discount for both golf and tennis.

Ocean Reef Resorts has six distinctive single-family vacation homes available as rentals on Norwood. All of them are just a short stroll away from the sparkling white beach and jewel-toned waters of the gorgeous gulf.

Surfin Safari located at 84 Norwood has four bedrooms and three baths with open generously sized rooms so there is plenty of room for everyone. This newer rental home won first place when it was completed in the prestigious Destin Parade of Homes and has fresh vibrant appointments. Each of the four bedrooms includes a large flat-screen TV equipped with DVDs and video game hookups for evening entertainment. Each room is comfortably and elegantly furnished with a tasteful style. The open Gourmet Kitchen features a large granite-topped bar and stainless steel appliances including a side-by-side refrigerator. The formal dining room has a glass-topped table under a charming chandelier with eight decorative metal chairs adorned with large pineapples. A private lagoon-shaped swimming pool out back has an expansive sun deck patio and a wonderful detached Tiki Bar where you may serve up drinks before or after taking a refreshing dip. The Tiki Bar even has a flat-screen TV just in case your favorite team is playing. A lovely Guest Bedroom is located on the first floor that has access to a full bath that doubles as a convenient Powder Room. Upstairs are two more Guest Bedrooms one of which is perfect for the kids since it has two double bunks below and two twins on top with enough room for six. The Master Bedroom Suite is quite spacious with a king-sized bed that sits below a regal tray ceiling. This suite also has a romantic "Juliet Balcony" as well as a sumptuous bath that includes two separate sinks encased in beautiful custom cabinetry as well as a glassed-in shower and large tub.

Sunset Beach Norwood

Sunset Beach located at 118 Norwood is a three-story home with five bedrooms and four baths that also features a refreshing private pool and sundeck for leisurely lounging. The interiors are decorated in soft pastel earth tones with parchment-colored tile flooring and modern comfortable furnishings. The open kitchen has stainless steel appliances including an extra wide side-by-side refrigerator and a Breakfast Bar with three contemporarily styled seats with cushioned backs. The dining room seats eight beside a rectangular glass-topped table that sits beneath a multi-globed chandelier.  Two spacious Master Bedroom Suites with luxurious private baths are located on the second and third floors. Each bedroom has a high impressive double-tray ceiling and comfortable rich-looking furnishings that include king-sized beds. The main Master Suite is on the top floor with a private balcony that has distant views of the gleaming gulf. Lovely Guest Bedrooms on the first and second floor have access to a full bath as well and the one upstairs also has its own balcony that looks down upon the palm trees out front. A Kid's Bedroom is on the second floor as well with two sets of colorful bunk beds checkered in vivid rainbow colors.

Breakaway Norwood

Breakway is located at 104 Norwood is a vibrantly cheerful four-bedroom, three-bath home that gives a sense of serenity due to its tasteful tropically themed decor. Lushly landscaped surroundings and clusters of palm trees border the tiled open car court. The first-floor living area is beautifully decorated with a long palm print Sleeper Sofa and a matching extra-large armchair. A leather loveseat sits at the far end of the room and all three face a wide flat-screen TV. The adjacent dining room has seating for eight guests around an elegant glass-topped table. The open state-of-the-art kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances and a side-by-side refrigerator has a sleek black granite countertop serving as a Breakfast Bar with four seats. The first floor also has a nicely furnished guest room with access to a full hall bath that conveniently doubles as a Powder Room. Upstairs is the large richly appointed Master Suite with a high tray ceiling, romantic balcony, and a full private bath. Another Guest Bedroom is colorfully appointed with a queen-sized bed that shares a full bath with a Bunk Room that includes two twin beds above two full-sized versions. A long breezy balcony extends across the entire back of the house which overlooks your own private, sparkling, lagoon-shaped swimming pool.

Linger Longer Norwood

Linger Longer located at 116 Norwood is a new five-bedroom four bath home that is three stories tall and completed in a lovely Mediterranean style. The two upper levels have covered balconies off two of the bedrooms where you may breathe in the refreshing salty breezes while planning your day of frolic. This rental home also includes a private lagoon-shaped swimming pool with a cluster of palms at one end and a sunny patio at the other. The first floor has a spacious open area that comprises the family room, dining area, and kitchen. Upscale decor and decorative arts are both tropically themed and somewhat whimsical with a distinct Florida look. Furnishings are comfortable and include all the conveniences of home. The Gourmet Kitchen has stainless steel appliances and custom cabinetry colored chocolate brown providing a rich handsome look. The open granite-covered Breakfast Bar has raised ladder-backed chairs that can seat four. The dining area nearby seats eight around a glass-topped table that sits upon a decorative column base. A comfortable Guest Bedroom with a nice queen-sized bed is on the first floor as well with access to a full hall bath that doubles as a Powder Room. Upstairs on the second floor are two more Guest Suites each of which has private access to its own luxury bath. One of these is like a double suite for those with children because it has an interconnecting Bunk Room with two sets of beds with four berths. The entire third floor encompasses the main Master Bedroom Suite which also has a private luxury bath that includes a raised garden tub, a separate glassed-in shower, and a richly carved vintage cabinet with marble countertops and double sinks. This wonderful suite also has access to its own private balcony.

Treasure Chest Norwood

Treasure Chest located at 90 Norwood is a two-story, four-bedroom home with three baths that is nautically themed with comfortable furnishings and decorated in soothing earth tones. This newer home has been recently updated to include flat-screen TVs in every room as well as extensive landscaping around their own private pool. This area was completed to include a decorative sun deck that is interconnected to the swimming pool on the far side. This special area is like its own oasis retreat since it is studded with palm trees and includes a handsome arbor. Bench seating adjoins the entire railed area on the interior of its circumference which is centered with lounge chairs. A grill and metal outdoor table gives you the opportunity to enjoy your own "Surf N Turf" meal poolside. The first floor has an open living, dining, and kitchen area with cozy furnishings, tiled flooring, and colorful throw rugs. A flat-panel TV sits upon an unusual ladder-sided cabinet for family film night. A queen-sized Sleeper Sofa can conveniently accommodate extra guests. The dining area off the open kitchen has eight intricately detailed decorative metal chairs beside a rectangular glass-topped table. A creamy granite-topped Breakfast Bar can seat three more next to the ample open kitchen that has stainless steel appliances. A Guest Bedroom on this same level has a nice queen-sized bed and shares a full bath that doubles as a Powder Room. The Master Bedroom Suite upstairs is spacious with tiled flooring and a king-sized bed that regally sits beneath a double crown tray ceiling. This suite also has its own private bath that is luxuriously appointed with custom cabinetry for the double sinks as well as a deep garden tub. The bedroom also has access to its own balcony to enjoy the wonderful gulf breezes. A Guest Bedroom with a queen-sized bed is also comfortably appointed and has its own balcony as well. A fun Bunk Room for the kids shares a full bath with the other guest room.

Sandy Toes Norwood

Sandy Toes at 96 Norwood is a new recently completed, two-story four bedroom Mediterranean-styled home with three baths. Tropical palm trees adjoining the tiled walkway provide a gracious entry into this beautiful home. The living area has oversized tile flooring that sweeps into the open kitchen and dining room. Furnishings are upscale and tasteful with burnt orange couches that display multiple pillows for the comfort of viewing a wide flat panel TV. Multiple bar seats face the mottled granite countertops that accent the rich-looking custom cabinetry that adorns the Gourmet Kitchen. Nearby the dining area has eight modern chic looking chairs that grace the long glass topped table under a set of windows. A pretty Guest Bedroom with a queen sized bed has access to the full hall bath that doubles as a Powder Room. Out back is a nicely tiled patio that surrounds the lagoon shaped private pool where you may enjoy a refreshing plunge on a hot sunny day. Cold drinks or your favorite adult beverages may be served here as well since a brand new Tiki Bar has just been completed at the end of the pool. Upstairs you will find two Guest Bedrooms as well as the Master Bedroom Suite. One of the Guest Bedrooms and the main Master Suite has its own private balcony where you may enjoy looking down on the scene below. The spacious Master Suite with a large king sized bed also features its own luxurious bath with a double sink, a deep oval shaped tub, and a separate glassed in shower. The second Guest Bedroom on this same level is a Kid's Suite with double bunk beds providing four berths. This room shares a full hall bath with the other lovely guest quarters which have a queen sized bed.

Enjoy a pictorial review of each of these vacation rental homes on Norwood Street on our very user friendly website. Here you will be able to select the accommodations that will serve your family's needs since seasonal rental rates, availability, and Reef Reward amenities are provided for each one. Here at Ocean Reef Resorts, it is our great pleasure to serve the vacation needs of your family and friends.