Holiday Isle Real Estate

If you crave a waterfront lifestyle, look no further than Destin’s neighborhood of Holiday Isle. Nestled between the Destin Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico, this three-mile peninsula has the charm of a small beach town. It is a popular location for boaters and fishermen for its deepwater docks and easy access to the Gulf, the Harbor, the Bay, and a favorite hotspot, Crab Island (Aerial Video). Holiday Isle residents also enjoy Gulfside beaches and its proximity to downtown Destin. If beaches and boating are your goals, Holiday Isle has the best of both worlds.

There are a few restaurants on Holiday Isle. One is Louisiana Lagniappe, and it gets fantastic reviews. It's a Creole-style seafood restaurant with waterfront views located in Sandpiper Cove. If you live off one of the canals or directly on the Harbor, it's fun to call a water taxi to drop you off for dinner at one of the many great harborfront restaurants nearby.

The median price for the area is around $550K, but there is a broad range of price points available. If you are interested in maintenance-free living, there are a variety of condo options on Holiday Isle along Gulf Shore Drive, such as the Tides of Destin, Harbor Landing, East Pass Towers. and more. The "Destin Jewel" is an iconic home in the area and can be rented. It was recently reported to gross $700,000/yr in vacation rental income.