Oceanfront Beach House on island - Vero Beach

This is a direct oceanfront home in private setting. Wonderful view from living, dining and kitchen as well as rear porch overlooking the ocean. Active turtle nesting area, in the season of March-October. The turtles frequently nest on the beach right behind the home. Some of these turtles are really big, and appear as large helmets as they exit and enter the sea! Also, there are turtle nesting tours (walks) at night at the Sebastian Inlet Park as well as the Archie Carr National Wildlife refuge, both parks close to the home., within a mile or two. Daisy Mae is located on a quiet stretch of beach with golden sand, thus its name "Ambersand Beach"! Daisy Mae is close to the Sebastian Inlet and state parks as well as the Vero Beach Disney Resort. Sebastian Inlet is known to be one of the best surfing areas in Florida and they frequently have competitions there, and lessons are also offered. The inlet is also known for its excellent fishing! You can see the Sebastian Inlet Jetty from the beach at this home if you look North on a sunny day. The back porch looks directly over the Atlantic and is a wonderful place to sit and relax while listening to the waves roll in. There is a picnic table for eating outside while enjoying the beautiful back yard leading to the beach. The home has beach umbrellas, beach towels, beach chairs, boogie boards, and various sand toys! This area has world class fishing. You can fish from shore, or hire one of our local captains, to take you on an exciting expedition. This home is located near the Sebastian Inlet to the Atlantic for easy access to the ocean. There are 3 parks/ nature preserves located within a very close proximity. For the kids, we are just 4.5 miles from the Disney Resort in Vero Beach, Florida. Vero Beach was voted one of Florida's Top beaches by USA Today calling it the 'true gem of the Florida Treasure Coast'. The area has an absence of high rises and has an abundance of parks and wildlife refuges. Often while visiting the beach you may find yourself alone, with wildlife including birds, dolphins, and sea turtles. And if you like to fish there is great action right there on the seashore! There are 3 beach cruisers for bicycling. The Central Beach area has a farmer's market on Saturdays from 8 till 12 that offers a variety of fresh vegetables, precooked foods a assortment of other local goods and seafood. Many guests that have visited this home have combined it with a vacation that included Disney World as well as a stay at the beach. This area of Florida is known as the Treasure Coast. In 1715 a fleet of Spanish Galleons was headed from Cuba to Spain and they were filled with treasures including gold and silver. They encountered a hurricane and sunk with all their treasures on board. To this day gold and silver coins are found along this stretch of beach! The McLarty museum is one mile from this home and has excellent artifacts that have been preserved from these vessels. Treasure hunting is a great activity and is enjoyed by many. We have taken care to stock this beach home, so that all you will really need is your suitcase and personal belongings. This home sits close to multiple parks and spectacular wildlife! The Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, the first refuge in the US is 7/10 of a mile South of this home. The refuge has free admission and also offers tours! The Historic Jungle trail is also 7/10 of a mile South as it meanders through the refuge with its tropical shaded hammock. A view into "Old Florida" The Jungle Trail, provided a way for citrus growers to get their produce to market. It is a great place to hike or ride one of the three bikes provided at this home, as the road is unpaved and provides shade through much of its 5-mile-long path. McCleary's Museum is 1 mile north and the Sebastian Inlet State Park is 1.5 miles North of this home. The Sebastian Inlet State park and it surrounding water offers some of the finest fishing in Florida. The area also has some of the most consistent surf in Florida and is a great place to watch a competition or take surfing lessons! Please read the following info about this home prior to booking: NO more than 8 people occupying the property time, including infants and all children. If more than 8 occupants are found to be the property you will be asked to leave and all monies paid including deposits will not be refunded. The County has very strict occupancy limits! Thank you for your cooperation! Pets are accepted under 25 pounds. There is strict adherence to the weight limit on pets with no bite history, due to insurance coverage. Please message with the breed and weight of your pets for approval. A word about weddings: We receive many requests to hold weddings at our property. In Sept 2015, the county of Indian River, passed regulations prohibiting weddings or parties at single family residences. We have, however been able to accommodate several guests by having the wedding and the reception at the Sebastian Inlet State Park, about 1 mile north. Or we can give you recommendations of other close by event facilities that can accommodate your ceremony and its guests. Weddings and other parties are prohibited in this county at vacation rental homes. The fine can be as much as $5,000. This fee is assessed and would be passed on to the guests