Steps to your own private beach
House in Indian River, FL
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
Coming soon....a heated pool in December 2022.
Pristine two story beach front home. Direct access to the Atlantic Ocean just fifty feet from the back door. Amazing ocean and riverfront views facing east and west to enjoy both Florida sunsets and sunrises!
Vero Beach is known as the gateway to the tropics. Absent are the high rises. This area is strictly residential. The fishing is known as some of the best in Florida. Our home is close to nature parks. We have a very active area for Giant Sea Turtle nesting. During certain times of the year, you may have the opportunity to see one. Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge is nearby and offers Sea Turtle walking tours. To witness these Gentle Giants directly on the beach lay their eggs, crawl slowly back to the ocean is an extraordinary experience! This occurs in June and July. There are extremely active turtle nesting sites on the beach directly adjoining the home.
The house is a 3000 square foot two story home. The 2nd floor kitchen faces the inter-coastal waterway. From the dining room table you can view both ocean and the inter-coastal waterway with a simple turn of your head. the spacious king master suite has a walk-out balcony overlooking beautiful Atlantic Ocean. The master suite has a walk-in closet, two vanities and separate shower and a large soaking tub. There are two bedrooms on the western end of the second floor with a shared bathroom in between. the queen room has a walk out balcony gracing the inter-coastal. The twin singles room has a window seat and double closet.
The first floor consists of a two car garage, a full bath, laundry area and an apartment. The downstairs apartment consists of a kitchenette, one queen bedroom as well as a living room with TV and wireless internet.
There is a side walk to accommodate bike riding (4 bikes provided) and the historic jungle trail is just a few miles away. It is an excellent area to ride bikes. Our home is located a mile away from Sebastian Inlet and it is known for the National Surfing Contest yearly. Local surfing lessons are available. The fishing pier, at the park is 800 feet long and is opened 24 hours a day for your fishing or walking enjoyment.
A word about weddings: We receive many requests to hold weddings at our properties. In September 2015, the county of Indian River, passed regulations prohibiting weddings or parties at single family residences.
Weddings and other parties are prohibited in this county at vacation home rentals. The fine can be as much as $5,000. This fee is assessed and passed onto the guests.
Pristine two story beach front home. Direct access to the Atlantic Ocean just fifty feet from the back door. Amazing ocean and riverfront views facing east and west to enjoy both Florida sunsets and sunrises!
Vero Beach is known as the gateway to the tropics. Absent are the high rises. This area is strictly residential. The fishing is known as some of the best in Florida. Our home is close to nature parks. We have a very active area for Giant Sea Turtle nesting. During certain times of the year, you may have the opportunity to see one. Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge is nearby and offers Sea Turtle walking tours. To witness these Gentle Giants directly on the beach lay their eggs, crawl slowly back to the ocean is an extraordinary experience! This occurs in June and July. There are extremely active turtle nesting sites on the beach directly adjoining the home.
The house is a 3000 square foot two story home. The 2nd floor kitchen faces the inter-coastal waterway. From the dining room table you can view both ocean and the inter-coastal waterway with a simple turn of your head. the spacious king master suite has a walk-out balcony overlooking beautiful Atlantic Ocean. The master suite has a walk-in closet, two vanities and separate shower and a large soaking tub. There are two bedrooms on the western end of the second floor with a shared bathroom in between. the queen room has a walk out balcony gracing the inter-coastal. The twin singles room has a window seat and double closet.
The first floor consists of a two car garage, a full bath, laundry area and an apartment. The downstairs apartment consists of a kitchenette, one queen bedroom as well as a living room with TV and wireless internet.
There is a side walk to accommodate bike riding (4 bikes provided) and the historic jungle trail is just a few miles away. It is an excellent area to ride bikes. Our home is located a mile away from Sebastian Inlet and it is known for the National Surfing Contest yearly. Local surfing lessons are available. The fishing pier, at the park is 800 feet long and is opened 24 hours a day for your fishing or walking enjoyment.
A word about weddings: We receive many requests to hold weddings at our properties. In September 2015, the county of Indian River, passed regulations prohibiting weddings or parties at single family residences.
Weddings and other parties are prohibited in this county at vacation home rentals. The fine can be as much as $5,000. This fee is assessed and passed onto the guests.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Indian River, FL
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Reviews
10.0
Our group was adults ages 20-80.
Great location with the ocean right there and the Indian River across the street. We saw just a handful of other people over several days as the property is in a residential area- long stretch of empty beach. The property had all the amenities to enjoy the pool, ocean, and Indian River. Our son saw a dolphin while kayaking in the river, and we saw numerous turtles in the ocean right in front of the property. We also saw manatees at the nearby Sebastian inlet which had a nice swim area. Oceanfront meal options in Vero or waterfront across the river in Sebastian. Full kitchen with everything you could need for meal prep on site.
Very enjoyable stay. Property had several common areas inside and out to spread out or lounge around. Relaxing listening to waves from the back porch. Sunrise and sunset views.
10.0
Clean, ., beautiful beach, well furnished
10.0
We’ve stayed at VBROs in the past but our stay at “steps to your own private beach” has by far been the Best Time Ever! It was a gathering of our entire family (our 3 son’s and their significant others & our 2 granddaughters) and it was a time that we will always remember. The property was very clean and the attention of every detail was incredible. Nothing was missed. Everything imaginable was available for us to use. The property manager was always available to answer every question or request we had.The beach, the pool, the home, everything was more than we every expected. We will be back.
10.0
Wonderful house with great pool and directly on beach. We will be back!
10.0
Beautiful house and location
10.0
This place was perfect for us. My favorite part was being able to watch the sunrise in the morning and sunset at night. Short walk to the beach and beautiful pool, plenty of beachchairs. It would have been nice to have more toys and books for preschoolers. Refrigerator did not have a water dispenser or icemaker. Owner said refrigerator was being replaced.
10.0
I can’t say enough great things about this home, the property owner, and the property manager. The home was amazing and it was such a pleasure dealing with Tessie and Jodi. We have already booked again for next year and are so grateful we found such an ideal place to get away with our family.
10.0
Our family had a beautiful time at Tessie's home. Ocean sunrise and river sunsets were just gorgeous. The oceanfront deck was my favorite hangout after long walks on the beach with our pup. And watching my boys fish, surf and skimboard. Great time had by all.
8.0
Not the fault of owner but the beach was gone
But is being restored
That is why 4 stars on overall rating
Main front door needs attention
8.0
The communication was responsive with the property manager & the owner, which was appreciated. The owner was working towards the finishing of the pool & new railings for the balconies, which resulted in contractors coming every day for the first six days of our stay. They also came inside the home to do some of the work. The owner was very apologetic. After the contractors were finished, the pool company came three additional days to check water levels etc.
The home itself was clean upon arrival. Anytime you rent a beach house, sand is always an issue. This home was clean & we found no hidden sand, smells, or dirty bedding! That was very much appreciated!
The home does have issues with wifi being intermittent. Keep in mind, this home is located between two bodies of water. You are not in a major city. This is to be expected. We used our hot spot The dishwasher stopped working while we were there & the side of the had rust, so the whole thing needed to be replaced. The property manager said that the fridge and dishwasher would be replaced after our stay. So the next occupants should be able to enjoy new appliances.
The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, silverware & glasswear. These items were not skimped on, they were high quality.
The home has poor water pressure. The basement shower has a trickle & you are unable to run the outside hose & anything inside requiring water. If one person is taking a shower, the other showers do not have any pressure. We figured out a system for our family of eight, so we could make it work.
The fishing on the river side & the ocean were great! We were able to catch lots of fish and enjoy beach time. Bug spray is a must and the no-see-ums are awful. This is obviously something the owner has zero control over, just a heads up to anyone visiting the area.
The beach was pretty empty besides a few neighbors walking each morning. This house is located in a row of private homes, so you don't have to worry about a bunch of people on the beach.
Disney's Vero resort was a five minute drive & Publix grocery does offer delivery to this house.
From the front balcony, you get excellent views of the river & we watched dolphins almost daily.
You can see the ocean from the home, but the sea grapes are tall (& protected so you can't remove) but they could be trimmed to provide better views of the water. I believe the landscaping is on the to-do list. It was damaged due to install of pool.
10.0
Wonderful beach access sunrise and sunset house minutes away from Sebastian inlet. Big house , family friendly. Would stay here again! Ping pong tables downstairs. Beach stuff in garage. We loved it.
10.0
Very clean property with an absolutely supreme location.
No see um are active there, make sure you have your bug spray.
10.0
Great beach getaway!
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! Tessie (owner) and Jody (property manager) were quick to respond to any questions via text. Plenty of living space and bathrooms! The beach toys (kayaks, paddle boards, and boogie boards?) were a big hit! Loved having the beach pretty much to ourselves. Loved the fenced yard for the dogs. Loved the ample parking. Everything in the house worked great! My only advice would be to bring plenty of bug spray because those guys are vicious.
10.0
Beautiful property
Very clean beautiful house. Nice beach. We saw many turtles which was a first for us. Most definitely a place to return to.
10.0
Magical!
My family and I stayed for NINE glorious days! Beautiful house! Amazing private beach. Loved the green backyard going up to the beach. A beach bunny visited us every day. :) Everything we needed was provided - even beach toys for the kids. When the blender didn't work, Jody replaced it immediately. Had a little trouble with the AC and it was fixed within a couple of hours! Wonderful service from Jody. We even witnessed a Loggerhead turtle laying eggs one night.. right by our steps to the beach! It was so lovely to have access to both the front deck lagoon sunset and the back deck ocean sunrise. Such a beautiful place and neighborhood - quiet, private, and totally perfect! ! The house will be going through a renovation in August and I can't even imagine how beautiful it will be then. I totally recommend this vacation house! Hope we can come again!
10.0
Family Vacation
We had a great family vacation. We had nine people (2 grandparents 4 parents, 3 children) stay for the week. House was excellent and had plenty of room for our group. We put the children downstairs in the two bedrooms and adults stayed upstairs. Kitchen and outdoor grill were perfect for cooking in and had everything we needed for meals. Garage had all the beach toys and chairs we needed for the week. We had the beach mostly to ourselves - we saw more pelicans, egrets, and turtles than people on the beach. The property manager is excellent and communicated well with us throughout our stay. We look forward to coming back again soon.
10.0
Awesome spot.
Perfect beach getaway.
10.0
Location Location Location
Location and property was top notch.
10.0
Private Beach Destination
Our family of 9 had a wonderful time at your beach home! This strip of Vero/ Ambersand is absolutely beautiful and very private. We saw less than a handful of people on the beach, far away, the entire week. It was like living on our own tropical island! We had a great time fishing, both on the beach and riverside, paddle boarding, kayaking, boogie boarding, and sunbathing. There's so much to do just at the beach, but the location is great to visit some restaurants, Sebastian Inlet, as well as the greater Melbourne and Vero Beach areas.
The home is lovely, spacious, and comfortable. Having the two living areas was really nice as well!
10.0
Stayed 3 weeks
This house deserves a high rating. I will break down the areas that were positive, and the few issues we had. We were appreciative for the assistance and response when we had a few issues.
Location: This house has a great location. Here are a few highlights:
Private beach,
deck overlooking the beach with Adirondack.
A large private back yard that was great for little kids and the dog.
A water spigot and shower outside for rinsing off.
Lots of wildlife around.
From second floor in the front of the house the patio overlooks the river and boats and birds etc... beautiful sunsets.
The was a garage full of beach gear, many chairs, beach umbrellas, 2 kayaks, 2 paddle board, 4 bikes....everything you need.
The beds were all comfortable (and that's a big deal in my book).
There was space for a large group with two family rooms, 3 bathrooms, TVs in all rooms.
The kitchen was well equipped. We were told it was being redone this fall.
Also, a pool was being put in, we were told, which would be great.
The property is not brand new, but perfectly nice.
We had a few issues:
The dishwasher wasn't working and it took a few days to get it fixed, not ideal for a vacation, but it happens, and they handled it well.
The air conditioner for one floor needed to be replaced. I was glad they did it before it broke...so good management of the issue. A slight inconvenience, but as noted, things happen.
We and many others lost internet and TV for several days after a storm. Again, not their fault, it was handled satisfactorily.
Overall, a high rating and a great house and location, worth the nightly fee.
10.0
Burke Vacation Group
Perfect for our group of 10 adults. Good space and home amenities, Great location (if you like to watch sunrise & sunset over the water!), Great parks nearby (especially Pelican Island Wildlife Refuge).
8.0
Vero Stay
Unable to use garage, filled with paraphernalia. Number of lights not replaced,
Hard to find at nite, no markers. Attempted contacting owner both via email/text, no response. TLC needed, home shows tincture of time.
10.0
Beach Vacation Retreat
We shared this house with 8 people total and I must say it was enough room for ALL of us! Plenty of space, great local to the beach, and communication with Jodi was great. She addressed our every need!
10.0
EXCELLENT property, beautiful and well equipped
Our family had an excellent reunion at this lovely, CLEAN and well equipped house. We cooked every meal for 9 people for a week with no problem. For those who cook - there’s sharp knives, bakeware, good pots and pans, utensils, all of it!
The beach is just lovely, we used boogie boards, paddle boards, and bikes. We saw loads of sea turtles and spinner sharks (which we didn’t even know was a thing before this) and had a generally grand time.
We will definitely try to book this home again for our next gathering!
10.0
Trifecta
It’s our third visit and it gets better every time! So many toys and features
10.0
Private Beach Indeed
Super clean home. Unlimited amenities. Awesome oceanfront crows nest. Lots of wildlife viewing.
6.0
Maintenance needed
The home is beautiful and the location is outstanding. The house smelled like sewage, we contacted the property manager right away. She offered another bottle of wine, and stated she would have to get permission to get a plumber out to the house. Cute decor, but many lights didn't even have light bulbs. What does light up each night are the carbon monoxide detectors right above bed, and they're motion-activated. There were ants in the kitchen, and the washing machine was full of hair.
10.0
Great Place
We loved the way the place looked on line and we were not disappointed when we got there.
The place was in tip top shape when we arrived and the basket of snacks and the welcome bottle of wine was a nice touch.
Location was good and the fact we had water on both sides of the house was very relaxing.
We would recommend the house to all families that want a relaxing and restful stay.
8.0
Family vacation
The beach is always wonderful vacation, this location was very nice. Everyone enjoyed the private beach and all the toys that were supplied. We had a great time.
10.0
YES YES YES!!
Such a great home for our family get away this year! We are already looking at dates for next year. Nicely equipped with higher end linens, dishes and cookware. You know the owner cares about her guest.
10.0
Vero Beach Stay
Property was just what we needed for 9 Adults. Accommodations were great as was the location. We enjoyed all the adult beach toys, kayaks, paddle boards and beach accessories. Easy access to grocery stores and restaurants. Highlight was being able to observe the sea turtles laying their eggs on the beach at night. Thanks for the special flashlight! Definintely recommend for large families.
10.0
Fantastic Family Reunion
My husband and I are retired in Sebastian, FL, so I rented a week for my families from VA, 4 adults, 5 grandchildren, ages 11, 9, 9, 7, 6. The house provided everything we required. Separation of bedrooms and living areas gave everyone their required space. The cousins were able to reunite after a Covid school year in their own living/play area. Games and beach amenities galore. The adult guys loved all their fishing experiences. No one wanted to leave at week's end! Memories forever!!!
10.0
Vacation in Paradise
This beach house had it all! We enjoyed watching the sunrise over the ocean and the sunset over the intercoastal. The house is beautifully decorated. We enjoyed biking, kayaking, paddle boards and all the beach toys and games. We even enjoyed flying kites. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful property with us.
10.0
Fantastic Stay
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with our daughter, her husband and gran babies ! The home is very comfortable, clean and WELL stocked! Beautiful grassy backyard for the kids to play in.....a few more steps and you're on a lovely, quiet beach! The separate living areas are GREAT... one upstairs, one downstairs...perfect for families and couples! Close to great dining. Really enjoyed watching the sun rise over the Atlantic and the sunsets over the Indian River!! Thank you for the great memories for all of us!!!
10.0
Beachfront oasis
I can’t recommend this property enough. It’s truly lovely and well appointed. The ocean is literally outside the back door. We had four adults and two small children and completely enjoyed every minute of our time at the house. We will absolutely stay there again.
10.0
Paradise!
My family and I had a wonderful time at Tessie’s home. The house was perfect for a weekend beach getaway. 9 of us fit comfortably without a problem. The backyard is perfect for a BBQ and the private beach access was extremely convenient. Tessie was also very responsive throughout the weekend. Highly recommend!
10.0
Best weekend ever!
Had the best time at the best beach house in Florida
10.0
Amazing view
We had a great time!
10.0
Beautifully appointed home on a beautiful stretch of beach.
We had such a lovely stay here. This is a beautifully appointed home. Much nicer than other VRBOs we have stayed in this area of Vero. The home is well laid out, all the kids stayed in the two bedrooms downstairs and parents in the three bedrooms upstairs. The house comes with lots of toys (kayaks, bikes, SUPs, beach chairs) to keep everyone active and happy. The owner was very responsive, generous, respectful and helpful. The beach here is beautiful and you will have it pretty much to yourselves. One thing to note if you plan to surf, there are blast rocks (from old shipwrecks) in the shallows which make surfing dangerous at low tide. But just north of the inlet (5 minute drive from the house) there is public access to a sandy bottom beach for surfing. Watching treasure hunters dive the old ship wreck was great fun for the kids.
10.0
Our Last Minute Staycation!! 💕
We had a great time at this beautiful home right on the ocean! It was a very last minute plan due to the expected Hurricane Laura which was headed to the FL Keys (it never actually hit there!). The owner was VERY accommodating and responsive. The home was super clean, tastefully decorated and equipped with everything you will need to either stay in and chill or enjoy the beach!! It’s located in a very quiet residential area so the peace and tranquility is all yours! We’ll be back again!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Indian River?
The average price for a rental in Indian River is $230 per night. This rental is $908 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Steps to your own private beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Steps to your own private beach. Enjoy the water!
Is Steps to your own private beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Steps to your own private beach?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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