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Island House: Steps to Beach: Private Pool

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Orchid Island Home
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Front view of Orchid Island Home.
Our home is a brisk three minutes walk to beach. Quiet gated community.
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Overview of Island House: Steps to Beach: Private Pool

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Vero Beach, FL
  • Popular LocationSouth Beach Park4 min walk
  • Popular LocationMcKee Botanical Garden7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSexton Plaza Beach7 min drive
  • AirportWest Palm Beach, FL (LNA-Lantana)90 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Island House: Steps to Beach: Private Pool

Single family home with fenced-in pool located a short stroll from one of the prettiest private beaches on the Treasure Coast provides privacy and quiet for your vacation get-away!



The interior of the home is arranged around a twelve foot vaulted great room with living area, dining area (seats 6 to 8), modern kitchen with peninsula that seats 4, plus an office alcove. The great room has an open feel with a three panel atrium door that overlooks the pool to the east and a triple bay window facing west. The home is tiled throughout with large travertine stone, imparting a warm, natural feeling to the home. Living room seats eight.

Bedrooms are light and airy. Two have french doors that open out onto the pool. The third bedroom is a twin with three windows facing west and north.

The master suite is a luxurious ~500 square feet retreat with sitting and reading areas and is furnished with Hedrodon king four poster bed and Bassett chifforobe and night stands. A wide bay window faces east. Master windows are fitted with dual curtains for room darkening and light white for room brightening. The master bath features a shower over tub.

The second bedroom has a king bed, large closet and patio doors onto pool. Third bedroom has twin beds that can be converted to a king. These two bedrooms share a bath.

The back yard focuses around the pool with privacy fences and hedges surrounding the space. A patio area, with gas grill, is ideal for lounging and dining poolside. There's a patio dining table that seat 5. Additional seating available. Beach chairs are provided in a storage chest. To rinse off after the beach, there is a hot and cold outdoor shower close to the pool. (please no glass in the pool or patio areas...)

The kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans, dishes, silverware, utensils, glasses (including stemware). Side-by-side refrigerator / freezer, microwave, dishwasher, and other small appliances. The window that opens to a pool area makes poolside serving easy.

Bed linens, towels and beach towels, beach chairs, provided...

The community:

Castaway Cove beachside is a charming quiet enclave of tranquility located on Orchid Island. The community is gated with a guard, 24/7. Several Florida publications have rated Castaway Cove as the “Best Beach: Florida’s Central Atlantic Coast”, due to it’s broad expanse of white sand with natural dunes sweeping down to the surf. The seven mile long stretch of Castaway Cove Beach is private access, so the beach is never crowded and often deserted.

Though secluded, Castaway is close to all amenities. A convenience store for a newspaper and a cup of coffee is about an eight minute walk. The highly rated Johnny D’s casual Italian restaurant market is just across the street from Castaway. Maison Martinique, is a white table cloth, French cuisine restaurant. Trattoria Dario, is an up-scale Italian restaurant, bar with happy hour. Havanna Nights is a resort-casual, tapas bar open for lunch and dinner with live music on weekends. All these and other amenities are less than a mile from the rental home.

Located about a mile from the bridge to mainline Vero, you’re never far from all shopping and entertainment. Everything from supermarkets, antique shops, public library, dive, surf shops and our rustic and charming downtown Vero are all within a 5 to 8 minute drive. Downtown offers cultural, historical and dining options. There's a monthly gallery stroll. Always something interesting happening...

Indian river lagoon has lots of other activities: kayaking, sailing, motor-boating, jet skiing, water skiing, guided nature tours, sunset cruises, etc. We are about 3 miles from the vero beach marina that offers many activities. There are several off-shore wrecks that offer excellent diving and snorkeling. Fort pierce has a large flotilla of recreational fishing boats. Vero beach is now recognized as the pompano fishing leader. On addition there are many public nature reserves and nature oriented attractions, such as: manatee and porpoise viewing, bird sanctuaries, etc.

In-home entertainment:

- 55” hd 3d plasma tv with three sets of 3d glasses.
- direct tv provides about 150 channels: espn, etc.
- cable internet connection
- wifi
- 5.1 stereo system
- phone with free long distance
- netflix, hulu, pandora, etc...

Other:
- one car garage
- parking for to 2 cars in driveway (4 car squeeze)
- temporary parking on street (not recommended overnight, please do not drive on the lawn)

Close by:
- Palm beach
- Fort lauderdale
- Miami
- Disney World
- Kennedy Space Center

Property manager

Garry Garvey

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vero Beach

Located in Vero Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Vero Train Station and Hallstrom Farmstead are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Vero Beach Municipal Marina and Vero Beach Country Club. My Crazy Frogs and Old Vero Man Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Vero Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • South Beach Park - 4 min walk
  • Vero Beach Museum of Art - 4 min drive
  • Vero Beach Municipal Marina - 6 min drive
  • McKee Botanical Garden - 7 min drive
  • Sexton Plaza Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Vero Beach, FL (VRB-Vero Beach Municipal) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mulligan's Beach House Bar & Grill Vero Beach - 5 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 6 min drive
  • Chili's Grill & Bar - 6 min drive
  • Panera Bread - 5 min drive
  • Waldo's at the Driftwood - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Island House: Steps to Beach: Private Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Island House: Steps to Beach: Private Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Island House: Steps to Beach: Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island House: Steps to Beach: Private Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Island House: Steps to Beach: Private Pool located?

Located in the heart of Vero Beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from South Beach Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Indian River Shores Beach and Vero Beach Museum of Art. Riverside Theatre and Sexton Plaza Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, walk to even more beautiful beach
House is spacious, well stocked with a great backyard and pool. Easy walk to lovely private beach. Short drive to great beach side restaurants. Owner was very attentive and easy to work with. Hated to leave!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

Paradise Found
This was our third year as snowbirds and we were admittedly disappointed when the house we rented for the past two years was unavailable. We quickly found that it was our good fortune as we found Garry’s beautiful home instead. It was perfect. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was very well stocked, the peaceful back yard was a great escape to relax in or by the pool, and then there’s the proximity to the beach. I mean, why come to Florida if you can’t have the beach every day? Garry was a most gracious and accommodating host, so much so that we will be back next year.
Stayed 89 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynda T., Boston, MA

Comfortable convenient lovely home
My family enjoyed the beautiful home over the holidays in December. It was comfortable for 3 adult couples with the 3 king bedrooms and the 3 full baths. Dealing with Garry the owner was a joy since he is thoughtful and available to respond immediately to any concern. He went out of his way to please us with any request and keeps improving the house and constantly updating. It is well-equipped and stocked and so easy to spend the days strolling to the virtually empty private beaches or investigating Vero Beach which has interesting museums,history, shopping, and sports. Hopefully we will be able to return!
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T., South Miami

Classic Castaway home.
This home has everything you could possibly need. The kitchen is equipped with all the pots, pans appliances, and gadgets you would expect in your own home. There is plenty of beach chairs, towels, pool floats and lounges. The only thing I would like to have had was cable TV. We only had netflix the other channels did not work. I enjoy catching up with the news and stock market. Our family had a nice time playing with the games and enjoying each others company.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Wonderful Beach Cottage
This cute home has a bright open feel. Incredible pool and backyard. Loved the 3BR/3BA. The beach is stunning - and the water looked like the Bahamas. The proximity to shopping and restaurants was great. Garry is a generous and responsive owner. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Don’t miss this one. It’s a beach cottage in a great neighborhood.
Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Garry Garvey

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I'm a part time resident of Vero Beach and part time resident of Lexington, Kentucky. I decided to rent out this island beach home when I am out of town. I hope you enjoy it. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to make your stay more comfortable...

Why they chose this property

Vero Beach is an undiscovered gem. The people here are friendly and polite. Castaway Cove has the best beach in the area. Why? Because it's broad and natural. I find the dunes covered by sea oats very picturesque. So for natural beauty and good people, it's a great pace to stay. I wanted to settle at the Florida shore because I grew up at the Jersey shore and wanted to be close to the beach again. I shopped around for houses in Vero and decided I wanted the security of a gated community close to the beach. Also, Castaway has a reputation for being laid back yet up-scale. I wanted a medium sized house with a pool, so when this house came on the market, I had to see it. When I did I fell in love with it with it's great room, spacious feeling, lots of light, the back facing east (to wake up the house in the morning…), larger pool and a few minute walk to the beach. All these features convinced me to buy.

What makes this property unique

Unique Benefits Include:
- Very Close to the beach
- Great Natural, and usually deserted, beach
- Airy, sunny, light and bright...
- Pool
- Split plan, master on one side, other two bedrooms on the other
- Close to bridge and lots of local attractions
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