2873 Scenic Highway 98, Destin, FL 32541 (MLS# 998236)

Description

Short term rental powerhouse featuring ocean views from almost every room, 6 bedrooms including 4 king suites and 2 bunk rooms, separate pool house, private seasonally heated pool with grilling area and outdoor living space, and massive 16 person sleeping capacity to maximize revenue. Designer furnishings, professional photography and full inventory to convey for immediate revenue generation. Directly across the street from beach access ensures high occupancy. Includes a free six-seater golf cart and two paddleboards for added guest appeal. Designed from the ground up to ensure easy, low cost maintenance and best possible yield. Do an Internet search on Legacy Beach Homes of Destin, Florida to view real time calendars in order to determine availability for showings

Supplements: Seller is listing over $100 million worth of properties from their portfolio (35 large STRs in the Destin/Miramar/30A area with an average appraisal value of slightly over $3M each.). The seller is only selling 10% of the portfolio. Seller will withdraw this and/or any other remaining listings once the first $10 million (approximately) in sales have been achieved. Seller does not disclose property-level rental revenue data. Buyer to perform their own due diligence regarding income potential. However, the appraisal in the document section of this listing may include the appraiser's revenue projection. Neither Airbnb nor VRBO offer a transfer option. However, the seller will make all reasonable efforts to facilitate the transfer of reservations. The Seller does not have to sell. Property has been priced based on recent appraisal and reflects the seller's minimum acceptable price. Most recent appraisal and inspections are included in the documents section of this listing

Contract Info

Listing Board: Emerald Coast List Date: 2026-03-17 Current Price: $2,550,000 List Price: $2,550,000

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 1404 - Destin Beach East Elementary School: Destin Middle School: Destin High School: Destin Legal Description: Crystal Beach Lot 5 Blk 12

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family Design: Beach House SqFt Source: Building Plan Garage: No Carport: No Driveway Spaces: 5 Pool: Yes Pool Type: Private Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 3749 Bedrooms: 6 Full Baths: 5 Total Bathrooms: 5 # Stories: 3 Year Built: 2004 Acreage: 0.17

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Is Subject Leased: No Assessment Fees: No New Buyer Fee: No Last Taxes: 18144.35 Last Tax Year: 2025 Brokerage Interest: Familial Interest - Listing Broker/Licensee related to owner. As Is: Yes

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Short term rental powerhouse featuring ocean views from almost every room, 6 bedrooms including 4 king suites and 2 bunk rooms, separate pool house, private seasonally heated pool with grilling area and outdoor living space, and massive 16 person sleeping capacity to maximize revenue. Designer furnishings, professional photography and full inventory to convey for immediate revenue generation. Directly across the street from beach access ensures high occupancy. Includes a free six-seater golf cart and two paddleboards for added guest appeal. Designed from the ground up to ensure easy, low cost maintenance and best possible yield. Do an Internet search on Legacy Beach Homes of Destin, Florida to view real time calendars in order to determine availability for showings

Construction Status

Construction Complete: 1

Waterview

Gulf: 1

Lot/Parcel Access

City Road: 1 Paved Road: 1

Lot Features

Within 1/2 Mile to Water: 1

Project Facilities

Beach: 1

Construction/Siding

Roof Metal: 1 Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: 1

Utilities

Electric: 1 TV Cable: 1

Zoning

Resid Single Family: 1

Exterior

Balcony: 1 Deck Covered: 1 Deck Open: 1 Fenced Back Yard: 1 Fenced Privacy: 1 Guest Quarters: 1 Hurricane Shutters: 1 Patio Covered: 1 Patio Open: 1 Pavillion/Gazebo: 1 Pool - Heated: 1 Pool - House: 1 Pool - In-Ground: 1 Renovated: 1 Shower: 1 Sprinkler System: 1

Interior

Breakfast Bar: 1 Ceiling Crwn Molding: 1 Ceiling Raised: 1 Floor Tile: 1 Floor Vinyl: 1 Furnished - All: 1 Guest Quarters: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Newly Painted: 1 Owner's Closet: 1 Pantry: 1 Plantation Shutters: 1 Renovated: 1 Washer/Dryer Hookup: 1 Window Treatment All: 1

Appliances

Cooktop: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Freezer: 1 Microwave: 1 Oven Self Cleaning: 1 Range Hood: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Refrigerator W/IceMk: 1 Smoke Detector: 1 Washer: 1

Energy

AC - 2 or More: 1 AC - High Efficiency: 1 Ceiling Fans: 1 Water Heater - Elect: 1

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Double Vanity: 1 MBath Separate Shwr: 1 MBath Tile: 1 MBath Whirlpool: 1 MBed Balcony: 1 MBed First Floor: 1 MBed Sitting Area: 1 MBed Walk-in Closet: 1

Master Bedroom

Second: 1

Bedroom

First: 1 Second: 1

Kitchen

First: 1

Living Room

First: 1

Rooms

Bedroom: 1 Kitchen: 1 Living Room: 1 Master Bedroom: 1 Pool House: 1

Status Change Info

Status: Active

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 14 - Destin Street #: 2873 Street Name: Scenic Highway 98 State: FL Zip Code: 32541 County: Okaloosa Project Name/Subdivision: CRYSTAL BEACH Parcel ID: 00-2S-22-0580-0012-0050

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Within 1/2 Mile to Water Zoning: Resid Single Family Waterview: Gulf Project Facilities: Beach Exterior: Balcony; Deck Covered; Deck Open; Fenced Back Yard; Fenced Privacy; Guest Quarters; Hurricane Shutters; Patio Covered; Patio Open; Pavillion/Gazebo; Pool - Heated; Pool - House; Pool - In-Ground; Renovated; Shower; Sprinkler System Interior: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Crwn Molding; Ceiling Raised; Floor Tile; Floor Vinyl; Furnished - All; Guest Quarters; Kitchen Island; Newly Painted; Owner's Closet; Pantry; Plantation Shutters; Renovated; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Window Treatment All Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Freezer; Microwave; Oven Self Cleaning; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Refrigerator W/IceMk; Smoke Detector; Washer Utilities: Electric; TV Cable Energy: AC - 2 or More; AC - High Efficiency; Ceiling Fans; Water Heater - Elect Master Bedroom: Second Bedroom: First; Second Kitchen: First Living Room: First Rooms: Bedroom; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Pool House

Room Information

Master Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 20 x 18 Length: 20.00 Width: 18.00 Dimensions: 20 x 18 Living Room Level: First Dimensions: 14.5 x 10 Length: 14.50 Width: 10.00 Dimensions: 14.5 x 10 Kitchen Level: First Dimensions: 26 x 14 Length: 26.00 Width: 14.00 Dimensions: 26 x 14 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 15 x 12 Length: 15.00 Width: 12.00 Dimensions: 15 x 12 Pool House Level: First Dimensions: 20 x 18 Length: 20.00 Width: 18.00 Dimensions: 20 x 18 Living Room Level: First Dimensions: 14.15 x 10 Length: 14.15 Width: 10.00 Dimensions: 14.15 x 10 Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 15 x 12 Length: 15.00 Width: 12.00 Dimensions: 15 x 12 Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 15 x 12 Length: 15.00 Width: 12.00 Dimensions: 15 x 12 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 25 x 15 Length: 25.00 Width: 15.00 Remarks: mother in law suite / pool house Dimensions: 25 x 15 Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 14 x 12 Length: 14.00 Width: 12.00 Dimensions: 14 x 12