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$649,000
3 Beds 3 Baths 978094 MLS
Corner-Lot Home with Pool (and a history) in desirable Indian Bayou! This beautiful residence is built around a private outdoor oasis, designed for year-round enjoyment. Relax and entertain in style with your own private pool, gazebo, outdoor kitchen and bar, all nestled among lush tropical landscaping. A bright Florida room overlooks the pool and expansive deck—ideal for seamless indoor/outdoor living. Inside, the home blends comfort and sophistication with extensive custom woodwork, a wet bar, and a spacious layout. The primary suite is a true retreat, featuring his and hers bathrooms, each with separate dressing areas and generous closet space. Plantation shutters grace the dining room and bedrooms, adding timeless elegance. Offering approximately 2,400 square feet of living spaceincluding a sunroomthis home is perfect for those who love to entertain or simply unwind in a peaceful, resort-style setting. And with an average monthly electricity cost of just $30, comfort and efficiency go hand in hand. Footnote: A Legendary Hideaway with a Story to Tell... Built in 1979 for country music's original outlaw, Johnny Paycheck, this one-of-a-kind Destin home is now on the market! Known for his hit "Take This Job and Shove It", Paycheck hosted some of the town's most unforgettable parties right hereand the home still echoes with that spirit of fun and freedom. Designed for entertaining, the backyard is an adult playground complete with a sparkling pool, hot tub, gazebo, summer kitchen, and wet bareverything you need to live it up like a country legend. Offered at just $695,000, this piece of musical history could be your next great escape.

54 E Country Club Dr, Destin

$1,100,000
6 Beds 4 Baths 983121 MLS
Experience the Ultimate Destin Beach Lifestyle! Welcome to your own private coastal retreat, where unforgettable family vacations, exceptional rental potential, and the best of Destin come together in one extraordinary property. Beautifully remodeled and offered fully furnished and completely rental-ready, this spacious 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath home comfortably accommodates up to 16 guests, making it ideal for multi-generational family vacations, entertaining friends, or maximizing vacation rental income. The heart of the home is the beautifully updated kitchen, featuring elegant quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, crisp white cabinetry, and generous gathering space where everyone naturally comes together after a day at the beach. Step outside and discover why Villages of Crystal Beach has become one of Destin's most sought-after vacation destinations. Owners and guests enjoy exclusive access to a spectacular 30,000-square-foot lagoon-style pool, complete with waterfalls, tropical landscaping, a relaxing hot tub, and an expansive pool deck that rivals many luxury resorts. During the season, a convenient beach shuttle transports you just moments away to Destin's world-famous sugar-white beaches and emerald-green Gulf waters. Perfectly positioned in a private gated community, you'll also enjoy being just minutes from Destin Commons, Whole Foods, Bass Pro Shops, championship golf, award-winning restaurants, shopping, and endless entertainment. Offered fully furnished and rental-ready, this home is an exceptional opportunity whether you're looking for a primary residence, second home, or income-producing vacation property. With a three-car driveway plus overflow parking, hosting family and friends is effortless. This is the Destin lifestyle at its best--sun, sand, and space to bring everyone together.

222 Kono Way, Destin

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