Best New Destin FL Condo Buys

Destin, FL is really cooking! This panhandle city has exploded with many of those high-rise beach buildings that so many people see as the irresponsible results of greedy developers. Whatever way you look at it, though, they're there and they offer rentals and sales units to people who want to vacation and pay for their beach condo with the rentals they receive from the management companies. Many people would love to turn back the clock to the 1040s and 1050s when there were little Florida cabins tucked away in palmetto groves within short walking distance of the beach. I am one of those. But beach lovers can never really stay away from the ocean. It can't be bought and sold for any price, hopefully! And for those of us who just want a place to go and a way to buy and have it professionally managed in Destin, there are some fantastic spots.

The Pelican Beach group has three adult pools (gulf front, lakefront, or indoor/outdoor) and a shallow pool where kids play safely. Their exercise and fitness centers located in each building help everyone work off the delicious Blue Crab and lobster meals that will make your head swim at all the nearby eateries. There's a deli and provisions shop in season that brings snacks right to the poolside and a beachfront bar that has frosty tropical drinks. Their video game room keeps teens occupied when they're not on the beach and "Pelican's PlayZone (a seasonal children's recreation program), and two spas are guaranteed to keep every member of the family entertained". http://www.pelican-beach.com/real-estate/real-estate-home.htm
2 Bed/2 Bath for $525,000. Their other exclusive property listing is also a 2 bed/2 bath in The Terrace for $460,000. Adams Real Estate, Inc. is located in the mail lobby of the resort, so it would be great to rent a unit off season and come down just to view the available listings and check out the whole area and amenities.
One-bedroom pricing begins at $399,000 (furnished), and
Two-bedroom pricing begins at $475,000 (furnished).
Both plans sleep six with two full baths!
The Terrace At Pelican Beach
Two-bedroom pricing begins at $419,900 (furnished),
Three-bedroom pricing begins at $555,000, and
Three-bedroom Penthouse pricing begins at $699,000.

http://www.hiddendunes.com/
Hidden Dunes is truly an exclusive area that's right on the beach. They have villas, cottages and high-rise units for sale as condominiums. All their accommodations are on the Gulf side of the highway. Villas are three and four bedrooms, either lakeside or poolside. The Gulf front Condos are two and three bedrooms and the Carolina-style cottages are are from one to three bedrooms. Six championship Rubico tennis courts are available and there's a professionally staffed tennis facility. Or play basketball outdoors at night on their lighted court. The private beach has seasonal beach service with a dune walkover and residents and renters have 24-hr. security. At present there are only 6 Hidden Dunes properties available from $470K all the way up to $1.5 Million. This is very exclusive property and very protected and private.

http://www.emeraldgrande.com Right at the heart of Destin Harbor is the Emerald Grande at Harbor Walk Village. It overlooks the harbor with its sailboats and pelicans and gulls. One innovative method of purchase here is "fractional ownership," a new trend in owning beachfront properties in the Destin area. Each unit is individually furnished in what they term "yacht club architecture." Amenities include a fitness center, a heated indoor pool and a 2,500 sq. ft. beach-edge outdoor pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center with spa and full 24-hr. security. They also have valet services and underground parking. This is right in the center of old Destin so residents are within walking distance of the most incredible restaurants and bars. The docks have numerous deep sea rentals for half or full day fishing out in the Gulf.. Full ownership is available if fractional plans aren't suitable for you. Call Legendary Realty at 850-337-8000 x 413 for more information and to find out more about what they might have available or to ask for a brochure to be mailed. The toll-free number is 1-800-676-0091The Resorts of Pelican Beach - Adams Real Estate. There are 490 units in the Pelican Beach Resort.