Cool Change

Escape to paradise with one of our most popular rental homes in Destin Pointe. This home has all of the luxuries that you need for your escape from reality.  Watch Destin’s exquisite sunsets from all rooms in this charming beach home. Cool Change is surrounded by amazing views of the Gulf of Mexico, East Pass and Lake Christina located in a quite and private gated community.

This home is ideal for large families! With four bedrooms and 3 ½ baths, this spacious space is ideal for those who have kids but still like privacy. The kids can pile in one of the two bunk bed bedrooms and they will have their own private, covered balcony, perfect for stargazing. Special features of the home include expansive ten-foot ceilings and a private guest suit with a private bath.

This three-story home is a short walk to the beach, the jetties, which are known for their vibrant snorkeling spots and the East Pass. Spend the day gazing lazily at all the beautiful boats cruising through the pass as you tan on your beach chair just steps away from the crystal clear waters of the Emerald Coast.

It doesn’t get much better than this fully equipped rental home. For more information please visit bluemarlinrealtygroup.com and search Cool Change or call our office at 850.837.7800! 

Paradise Found

This week’s featured property is a beautiful 2,800 square foot, five bedroom/five bath tasteful home nestled in the quaint Destin neighborhood of Crystal Beach. This home will not only give you an escape from reality to paradise, but will also serve as a fantastic investment. In 2011 alone, gross rentals generated $100,887! Not only can you enjoy the white sandy beaches of the Emerald Coast with your friends and family, you can make a profit! 

The main house has four bedrooms and four bathrooms with a spacious loft area fully equipped with a wet bar on the third floor. The pool house also has one large bedroom and a full bathroom with a spacious kitchenette. 

The views from the large, expansive balconies on the second and third floors are absolutely stunning! You can sip your coffee while watching the sunrise on the Gulf of Mexico over the crystal clear waters of the Emerald Coast. It doesn’t get much better than this! 

Other fantastic qualities of this home are the freshly painted exterior and high quality furnishings that were all tastefully hand selected. The pool is heated and the area that surrounds it is perfect for a relaxing afternoon of grilling and sunbathing. 

For more information about this property visit www.bluemarlinrealtygroup.com and search listing #577208. 

Trish Sams and Erin Martin Join Our Team!

We recently hired two new realtors Trish Sams and Erin Martin to our growing team!

Well-known local realtor, Trish Sams, was born and raised in Columbia, S.C., and received her graduate legal secretarial degree from Midlands Tech. Trish recieved her graduate business degree from Limestone College where she graduated cum laude. After completing her schooling, Trish worked for five years at Lewis Law Firm in Columbia. She was a stay at home mom for 16 years and then worked at DEP Realty for six years and Keller Williams Emerald Coast realty for one year.

After visiting her brother who was stationed at Eglin Air Force Base in the mid 90s, Trish made the move to Destin in 2004. She lived in the Fort Walton Beach area renovating, designing and furnishing 11 golf cottages at the Perdido Key Golf Course.

“I’m very excited to be with Blue Marlin,” Trish said. “I believe it is a perfect fit because I truly work hard to provide what is best for the client and Blue Marlin does the same.”

“Sams will add experience and charisma to the group at Blue Marlin,” Jerry Sullivan, co-broker of Blue Marlin Realty Group said. “Her dedication to her clients is very well respected and we look forward to having such an impressive realtor working with us.”

Erin Martin, originally from Birmingham, Ala., graduated from The University of Alabama and has lived in the area for 11 years. She has worked in the real estate business for nine years. Her previous real estate work experience consists of working with Keller Williams and 100% Realty Inc.

“I am really excited about starting at Blue Marlin,” Erin said. “They’re a proven real estate group and I look forward to adding my experience to their very talented team.”

“Erin has tremendous experience working in this industry,” Jonathan Hughes, co-broker of Blue Marlin Realty Group said. “We are thrilled to add someone like Erin, with her experience and talent, to our team here at Blue Marlin.”