Holiday Isle Estate 627 Gulf Shore Drive as Tracy’s Top Luxury Pick for May 17 2010

Scenic 30-A offers some of the most exclusive and elegant homes along the Emerald Coast with luxury masterpieces being featured in Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, WaterSound, WaterColor and The Retreat. However, there are many gems that are nestled along some of the most beautiful areas of Destin's Beaches. This week's Top Luxury Pick brings us to Holiday Isle where we showcase a Tuscan Villa that will inspire anyone looking for the ultimate in luxury living.

Like all true classics, this Tuscan Villa transcends the boundaries of time and style. This custom built home is easy, yet elegant and lends itself to family gatherings and entertaining. The large corner lot on Holiday Isle, offers expansive gulf views while the rear of the home overlooks the pool area and canal. The impressive two story entry draws immediate attention to the superb craftsmanship found throughout this home.

Holiday Isle Estate 627 Gulf Shore Drive

Homes on Holiday Isle

The Dining Room with gulf views comfortably seats 16 at two tables. The hand painted walls and ceiling are a work of art. The Butler's Pantry (adjoins the kitchen) provides a multitude of cabinets as well as a wine cooler. Any cook will enjoy the Gourmet Kitchen with a SubZero refrigerator, SubZero freezer, Thermador Professional gas cook top with 6 burners and griddle, dual ovens, 2 Bosch dishwashers, 2 warming drawers, 2 drink cooling drawers, and an Advantium microwave/convection oven. There are 2 pantries off the kitchen, one walkin. For more casual gatherings, there is a dining area off the kitchen with a wet bar. The Great Room offers balconies with gulf views as well as pool and canal views. It is spacious with a relaxed cotemporary elegance. The coffered ceiling, gas log fireplace and electronically callable television make this room easy to enjoy. The Master Bedroom and its views of the Gulf of Mexico is simply breathtaking. The Ladies Office is adjacent to the Master and houses a full size safe. The well appointed His and Her Master Bathrooms are equipped with heated floors and near the master's private laundry room. An Exercise Room (or Nursery) adjoins the Master with a full bath. On the ground floor, the state of the art Media Room has a programmable projection system with surround sound, and comfortably seats 14. The Game Room has 2 TVs, (1 cable and 1 satellite), a pool table and seating area w/ refrigerator, ice maker and dishwasher. A main storage room houses individual storage units and closets for all media components storage and complete wiring for the entire house. The Heated Pool and Cabana with a bar, refrigerator, ice maker and sink make poolside entertaining easy. Two 40' boat slips (1 with a lift) and seawall dockage are adjacent to the pool deck. A complete apartment with separate entry and garage is also on the ground level. On the 3rd floor, there is a Children's Living Area and 4 additional bedrooms with gulf views and each w/ a full bath. Also on the 3rd level is the Main Study with warm, cherry wood paneling floor to ceiling and a full bath. Additional features include: A 4 car garage, 1 car garage for apartment, elevator, motorized chandelier for easy cleaning, laundry rooms on every level, generator, security system w/ surveillance cameras, 7 HVACs, a sun deck, screened porch poolside, balconies or porches off most rooms, custom drapes and rugs, plantation shutters, travertine tile floors and large storage rooms and closets throughout. The public beach access is directly across the street. Home is being sold furnished w/ a list of exclusions available upon request. Buyer's agent to verify dimensions.

Emerald Grande Condo Market Analys and Market Snapshot

Emerald Grande is the Emerald Coast’s only full service resort and is at the center of activity of the Destin Harbor. One of the most unique vacation experiences, Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village offers the ultimate in luxury. With breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico and Destin Harbor, plus unrivaled amenities including concierge, spa, fitness center, outdoor pool overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, dining, harbor, daily housekeeping, room service, arcade and gift shop.

Emerld Grande at Harbor Walk offers the ultimate in luxury vacations with some of the finest condominiums available on the Gulf Coast.

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• How many condos have sold in Emerald Grande or how many are for sale?
• What was the sales price of a condo in Emerald Grande versus the  asking price?
• What is the average days on market for an Emerald Grande condo?

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Destin Once Again Voted as a Top Destin-ation for 4th of July

More great news for the beautiful Emerald Coast. Destin has once again proven itself to be a world-class vacation destination spot by landing a spot on Priceline.com’s 6th annual list of the “Top 50 4th of July Weekend Travel Destinations.”

Priceline.com compiled data from more than 30,000 hotel reservations, found Destin to be the 38th most-booked location for the holiday, ranking it ahead of Orlando, San Francisco and Savannah.

Destin was one of the smallest destinations on the list, which is mainly composed of large, internationally known cities such as New Orleans (no. 1), Las Vegas (no. 2), Chicago (no. 3), New York City, Seattle, Montreal, London and others. Washington, D.C. was predictably in the top ten, however, it landed a surprisingly low 9th spot.

Northwest Florida is becoming a vacation destination powerhouse. I hope to see Panama City Beach on this list in the next few years with the increased exposure of Pier Park and new International Airport.

The Priceline Top 50 Destinations List for July 4, 2009:

1 New Orleans, Downtown/Convention Center

2 Las Vegas, Strip Vicinity South

3 Chicago, Millennium Park/Loop/Grant Park Area

4 New York City, Times Square/Theater District

5 Seattle, Downtown/Pike Place

6 San Diego, Coastal Area

7 Chicago, North Michigan Avenue/River North Area

8 New Orleans, French Quarter

9 Washington, DC, White House/Downtown

10 Boston, Copley Square/Theater District

11 Montreal

12 San Francisco, Union Square West/Nob Hill

13 San Diego, Downtown & Harbor Island

14 San Diego, Point Loma/Shelter Island/Old Town

15 Las Vegas, Strip Vicinity North

16 St. Catharines, Niagara Falls

17 San Antonio, Downtown/Riverwalk

18 Orange County, Disneyland Area

19 Boston, Harbor Front/Aquarium

20 Orlando, Universal Studios/Sea World Area

21 Newport (RI), Goat Island/Newport & Newport Beach

22 Vancouver, Downtown

23 New York City, Empire State Building Area

24 Philadelphia, Downtown

25 Virginia Beach

26 New York City, Midtown East

27 Monterey, Monterey/Pacific Grove

28 Oahu, Waikiki Marina Area

29 Boston, Quincy Market/Faneuil Hall/Financial District

30 Oahu, Waikiki Beach Area

31 Myrtle Beach

32 Hilton Head Island

33 Buffalo, Niagara Falls/Buffalo/Amherst

34 Newark, Meadowlands/Jersey City

35 Washington, DC, Convention Center/Capitol Hill Area

36 Toronto, Downtown

37 Portland, Downtown

38 Destin, FL

39 Savannah, Historic District

40 Orlando, Disney World Vicinity

41 San Francisco, Union Square East

42 London, Mayfair/Soho

43 San Diego, Coronado

44 Miami, Miami Beach

45 Charleston, SC, Downtown

46 Chicago, Lincoln Park

47 Ocean City, MD

48 Monterey, Carmel/Carmel Valley

49 Atlantic City, Atlantic City/Cape May

50 New York City, Midtown West

Luxury Homes and Condos in Destin

Destin is a city located on the Emerald Coast of Florida and is known for their exquisite luxury homes and pristine white sand beaches. The city styles itself "The World's Luckiest Fishing Village", and claims to have the largest fishing vessel fleet in the state of Florida. Destin is known for its white beaches and emerald-colored waters. Originating as a small fishing village, it is now a popular resort destination highlighting the ultimate luxury South Walton has to offer. The luxury homes of Destin are a world class showcase for South Walton Luxury Homes.

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