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The sunrise in your private beach and two bicycle cruisers.

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9.8

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10372 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Washer

Barbecue grill

Gym

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Vero Beach, FL

Sebastian Inlet State Park6 min walk
Sebastian Inlet State Park Beach6 min drive
Bimini Beach20 min drive
West Palm Beach, FL (LNA-Lantana)111 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful house with great pool and directly on beach. We will be back!

George W.

Aug 8, 2023

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Double twin bedroom (Upstairs)

2 Single Beds

Master Oceanfront Bedroom Upstairs

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom with private entrance (Downstairs)

1 Queen Bed

Queen Patio Front Bedroom (Downstairs)

1 Queen Bed

Riverfront Upstairs Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Steps to your own private beach

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.

Property manager

Tessie

Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Viewing Sunrise directly behind Main Cabin on ocean side.

Ocean view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please rinse off sand before coming into the house and do not sit on the white sofa upstairs while wet or dirty from the beach or pool.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Vero Beach

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Ambersand Beach, a neighbourhood in Vero Beach. Aquarina Country Club and Maritime Hammock Sanctuary Trail Access are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Riverview Park and North County Aquatic Center. Travelling with kids? Consider LaPorte Farms and Kiteboard Sebastian. Scuba diving, waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

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What's nearby

Sebastian Inlet State Park - 6 min walk
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive
Sebastian Inlet State Park Beach - 6 min drive
Mel Fisher's Treasure Museum - 19 min drive
Bimini Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

Vero Beach, FL (VRB-Vero Beach Municipal) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mash Monkeys Brewing Company - ‬19 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
‪Ay Jalisco - ‬21 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬21 min drive
‪Village Tavern of Sebastian - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to your own private beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to your own private beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to your own private beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps to your own private beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ambersand Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Ambersand Beach and Sebastian Inlet State Park. Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge and McLarty Treasure Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Best Time Ever

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

George W.

8 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay

Wonderful house with great pool and directly on beach. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

9 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Beautiful house and location

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

10 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place with view of sunrise and sunset!

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.

Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

8 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home, amazing location, and caring owner and property manager.

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.

Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary c.

12 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful oceanfront getaway

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.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Nelson T.

3 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home and location

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

Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Lizzie C., Papillion, Nebraska

9 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great fishing location and clean house

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.

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

William F.

12 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful ocean access beach house

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.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andriy P.

1 Aug 2022

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excellent

Very clean property with an absolutely supreme location. No see um are active there, make sure you have your bug spray.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M., Rockwall, TX

25 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

10 July 2022

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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.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicky G.

7 July 2022

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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!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

25 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alfred A.

23 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome spot.

Perfect beach getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel H.

23 May 2022

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Location Location Location

Location and property was top notch.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim W., Lakeland, FL

20 May 2022

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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!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald M.

25 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

14 Mar 2022

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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).

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Dr Roger K Z.

16 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda R., Long Island, NY

8 Feb 2022

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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!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abbie A., Austin tx

9 Jan 2022

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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!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

suzanne s., Houston Texas

30 Dec 2021

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Trifecta

It’s our third visit and it gets better every time! So many toys and features

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

5 Dec 2021

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Private Beach Indeed

Super clean home. Unlimited amenities. Awesome oceanfront crows nest. Lots of wildlife viewing.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Louise S.

8 Nov 2021

Liked: Check-in, location

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tessie

We are a family of 7 and in addition to our five children, we have seven first cousins who love to come over and enjoy our piece of paradise. We love to bring our boat on its trailer and launch off from different areas in Vero. Fishing and beaching is what we enjoy doing as a family. It’s nice to leave the big city life and come to Vero and relax and dine in our favorite restaurants when we are not grilling in the BBQ outside.

Why they chose this property

After many years of renting beachfront properties we found one of the most unique areas in Florida where the beach strip is strictly residential with only single family homes and no condos. Suffice to say, it feels like it is our own private beach since we rarely see anyone on the beach. When you do run into people on the beach it always wonderful families or couples enjoying the beach. Most homes say beachfront and then you have to cross a main road to get to the beach, but the beach is only steps away through our backyard and over our own walkover.

What makes this property unique

The unique benefits that made us fall in love was the fact that you can have multiple families stay and you have your own space. With 3 bedrooms upstairs, a kitchen, dining room, and family room it feels like your own home when there is a family downstairs enjoying their own 2 bedrooms, kitchenette, and family room. I wanted to be able to vacation with family yet no invade each other’s space. It has also been convenient because when our babies take a nap we either go upstairs or downstairs to play board games and watch movies as to not disrupt our infant’s nap.