Relax in your own private screened pool just six miles from the beach—this bright, spacious Florida retreat is designed for comfort, connection, and easy living.
To start, you won’t have to worry about losing a key, entry through keyless entry keypad with a unique code personalized per individual guest stay. This home is located in the heart of the quiet residential community of Sebastian FL, with quick access to the activities. The beach is 6 Miles away. Boat access, fishing piers and restaurants on the Indian River/Lagoon are 4 miles away. There are 4 golf courses within 5 miles. For the kids, George Street Park is 0.2 miles away and Barber Street Sports Complex and Sebastian Skate Park are 0.8 miles away.
The house is light and bright with lots of windows and offers a split floor plan with the master bedroom on the opposite side of the house from the other two bedrooms. This entertainment-oriented layout includes two living areas, 4 eating spaces: kitchen bar, large outdoor table, cozy breakfast table (also good for puzzle making) and dining room table with seats for ALL seven of the guests!
The beautiful pool, covered patio and sundeck are accessed through a pair of sliding glass doors. This entire area is enclosed by a screened lanai for protection from mosquitos. The pool which is heated electrically (not solar) from mid October to March which provides better temperature regulation in the winter. The backyard still offers enough room for kids to play. The patio has a 2 burner gas grill. A child safety fence for the pool. Separate pool and beach towels.
The family room has seating for 7 people around the 65” smart TV. (Bring your passwords for your favorite streaming services as there isn’t any traditional cable TV.) A Blu-ray player and numerous board games are also included.
The bright living room is located at the front of the house and is an ideal spot for reading or conversing.
The kitchen is equipped with a full-size stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher & ice dispensing refrigerator as well as a wide ranges of pots/pans, baking dishes, spices and seasonings, cooking oils, and cooking sprays. Also included are many small appliances for your convivence while vacationing: traditional air fryer, Ninja Foodie, traditional toaster, toaster oven, ice crushing blender, hand mixer, electric tea kettle, electric griddle, waffle maker, microwave popcorn maker, crock pot, rice cooker, traditional coffee machine, as well as a single serve Kruerig KCup machine.
The master bedroom offers a firm king bed, 42” smart TV w/Blu-ray player and work station with wireless (only) printer. The private bath (w/lush bath towels) includes direct access to the pool, walk-in shower, walk-in closet with plenty of hangers and a luggage stand.
The second bedroom offers a queen bed, 32” smart TV, walk-in closet with plenty of hangers and a luggage stand. Access to a shared full bathroom with tub is directly across the hall (also with lush bath towels.)
The third bedroom offers 3 twin beds (3rd bed is a low trundle bed, albeit, high quality mattress, suitable only for child/young adult) & a walk-in closet with plenty of hangers for both adult & kids clothes. Access to a shared full bathroom with tub is just around the corner. Kids (& kids at heart!) will love the art board & are invited to leave us a piece of their creativity. No couch sleeping You can expect a new kitchen sponge upon arrival, laundry soap and stain remover, dryer sheets for at least 7 loads of laundry, dishwasher tabs for at least a load a day. Dish soap, trash bags, unlimited coffee filters, 2 sealed ground coffee packs, starter creamer and sweetener, variety starter pack of kcups, cooking sprays & oils, sampler hot tea, starter toilet paper and paper towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, & misc toiletries, cleaning supplies to use as necessary for kitchen and bath, hand soap in baths & kitchen.
Before booking, please read & understand all house rules. Choosing to book means you have read & agree to all listed terms & rules below, which will be considered an extension of the 'house rules section” All communication to be done via VRBO platform. Please ensure you have downloaded app to your phone prior to traveling. This is a family-oriented, residential neighborhood. The owners have obtained a special permit from the city to allow short term rentals of this house. The permit specifies strict rules for guest limits, parking regulations, noise limits and quiet times. Any violations of the permit will be considered a major house rule violation & will result in immediate dismissal from the property with no refunds of any kind. No third party bookings. Renter/guest is defined as person staying in the house. House may not be rented for someone else, including being rented for an under age person or person under 25 years of age. The person making the booking shall be the guest/renter. Occupancy is limited to 7 guests by city permit. All guests must be registered, including children. This will also ensure proper supplies and towels are left by housekeeping. Violation could result in immediate dismissal of property with no refund of remaining nights. AC is on a stop limit switch of 69 degrees. No parties or gatherings are allowed per city ordinances. No excessive noise that would cause annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitivity from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am. Strictly enforced and considered a major violation. Noise limits are strictly enforced. We value our neighbors & the relationships we have with them and wish to maintain that while also allowing guests to enjoy our house. No unregistered guests allowed that were not approved at the booking process. If there are questions, or you need a specific exception please message me through the VRBO to discuss prior to booking. Parties, excessive noise, violation of noise curfew could result in immediate dismissal of property with no refund of remaining nights.
Parking is limited to 2 cars only by city permit. Both cars must be in the driveway, with all 4 tires on the concrete. Cars may not be parked in yard, street or in front of neighbors’ houses. At this time, we are unable to offer garage parking to guests. Part of the garage is sectioned off & you will not have access to this part. Access to beach chairs, umbrella, pool noodles, & pool floats is therefore only available through overhead garage door from driveway.
NO SMOKING INSIDE THE HOUSE. Smoking & vaping ONLY OUTSIDE. Special “Smoke cans” will be provided for all smoking material & this trash should NOT be brought inside the house at any time for any reason.
Sand should be rinsed off prior to entering pool. If sand is found and sand removal from pool is necessary $100 cleaning fee will be assessed. Pool controls should not be touched. This means timers, valves, & temperatures. Camera Disclosure: There are 2 exterior security cameras onsite, doorbell & driveway camera. Covering camera and/or disconnecting the internet router are prohibited.
Failure to abide by pet policy is considered a major house rule violation & will result in immediate dismissal from the property with no refund of any kind. Violation will result in an automatic $250 fee. No cats due to owner allergies incl support cat. No pets in pool, or on furniture, waste scooped daily. Must be outside potty trained. Peeing on a pad is unacceptable. Must be leashed/outside fence must be in a on flea/tick program. Exclusive pet towels & sheet provided for your pet use.
Trash left onsite that does not fit in the 64 gallon garbage bin or 64 gallon recycling bin, or guests’ failure to place bins at curb on designated days will result in $50 fee per occurrence. Trash & recycling is picked up weekly. Excess trash & recycling may be disposed by you at the Roseland Convenience Center (10 minutes away) for free.
Cleaning & house maintenance: Guests are expected to clean up after themselves daily. For example, wash dishes, wipe down counters, take out trash, sweep up food, clean up spills and keep rooms free from any open food (at all times) wet suits/towels and sand off the floors (at all times.) Carpets/rugs/floors/patio should be vacuumed/swept/mopped accordingly as needed due to regular living, accidents or tracked in sand from the beach. Expectation is that all guests are dry when entering house & not dripping water onto the floors. Any water leaks or seepage should be reported as an emergency immediately. Failure to do so will result in collection of monetary damages from guest. Pool toys need to be kept out of the pool when not in use so that pool can be cleaned properly & pool surface is not damaged. All damage needs to be reported immediately, regardless of fault or failure. Excess time spent by housekeeping due to abuse, carpet or furniture stains, spills, excess dirty dishes and/or food removal or food cleanup, and/or rearranging of furniture will result in an additional cleaning fees starting at a $150 fee. Guests are required to clean gas grill grates after each use. Housekeeping does not maintain the grill. Checkout is 10:00 am. Checkout list is posted on the refrigerator. Checkout is defined as all people and personal items out of house. Guests will not move or rearrange furniture, furnishings or decorations. Guests will be required to leave the residence for significant violations (in accordance with house, local, and state laws) & will not be refunded their deposit nor any remaining nights on their reservation. We ask that you consider purchasing “cancel for any reason travel insurance.” Purchased outside of the VRBO platform.
Hotellbekvämligheter
Strand
Strand i närheten
Strandhanddukar
Strandstolar
Pool/spa
Inhägnad privat pool
Parasoller
Poolleksaker
Internet
Tillgängligt i huset: gratis wi-fi
Parkering och transport
Parkering på gatan
Begränsad parkering på området
Parkeringsalternativen på området omfattar ett garage
Kök
Brödrost
Diskmaskin
Elektrisk vattenkokare
Grytor och köksredskap
Ismaskin
Kryddor
Kylskåp
Mikrovågsugn
Mixer
Mixer
Pappersservetter
Riskokare
Smörgåsgrill
Spishäll
Stekbord
Te-/kaffebryggare
Ugn
Våffeljärn
Matplats
Matbord
Sovrum
3 sovrum
Lakan tillhandahålls
Badrum
2 delade badrum
Badkar eller dusch
Dusch
Handdukar tillhandahålles
Hårtork
Schampo
Toalettpapper
Tvål
Utrymmen
Matbord
Separat middagsplats
Separat sittutrymme
Vardagsrum
Underhållning
Böcker
Dvd-spelare
Smart-tv med kabelkanaler
Spel
Streamingtjänster
Utomhus
Gasolgrill
Inhägnad trädgård
Trädgård
Uteplats
Utomhusmöbler
Tvätt
Tvättmaskin
Tvättmöjligheter
Arbetsutrymmen
Kontor
Skrivare
Skrivbord
Komfort
Luftkonditionering
Värme
Husdjur
Husdjur välkomna
Endast hundar är välkomna
Upp till 9 kg per husdjur
Anpassning/tillgänglighet
Om du behöver tillgänglighetsanpassning kan du kontakta boendet med hjälp av kontaktuppgifterna i bokningsbekräftelsen.
Endast en våning
Ingen hiss (endast en våning)
Klinkergolv i allmänna utrymmen
Mattor i allmänna utrymmen
Rökfritt boende
Tjänster och inrättningar
Strykjärn/strykbräda
Höjdpunkter i området
Nära ett outletshoppingcenter
Nära ett sjukhus
Nära ett spa
Nära havet
Nära marinan
Vid en flod
Att göra
Valfria golfprivilegier
Bad i närheten
Basket i närheten
Cykelleder i närheten
Fiske i närheten
Fågelskådning i närheten
Golf i närheten
Kajakpaddling i närheten
Motorbåtsåkning i närheten
Ridning i närheten
Segling i närheten
Skärmsegling i närheten
Snorkling i närheten
Surfing/bodyboarding i närheten
Vandringsleder/cykelbanor i närheten
Vattenskoteråkning i närheten
Vindsurfing i närheten
Vingårdsturer i närheten
Säkerhetsdetaljer
Kolmonoxidvarnare (värden har angett att det finns en kolmonoxidvarnare på boendet)
Rökdetektor (värden har angett att det finns en rökdetektor på boendet)
Förbandslåda
Säkerhetssystem
Brandsläckare
Lås med fallkolv
Allmän information
Boyta: 167 kvadratmeter
Trädgård
Återvinning
Liknande boenden
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Du kommer att få ett e-postmeddelande från värden med info om incheckning och utcheckning.
Informationen från boendet kan ha översatts med automatiska översättningsverktyg
Husregler
no smoking in property & when smoking outside doors/windows are closed. If smoke odor is present up to $1,500 restoration damage cleaning fee
no cats due to owner allergies incl service cat No pets in pool, or on furniture, waste scooped daily Leashed/outside fence On flea/tick program
VBRO acc. is less than 1 y/o? Valid drivers license/passport within 48 hrs of booking or will be cancelled. Ratings of under 4 will be cancelled.
Husdjur
Djur är tillåtna
Assistanshundar är välkomna utan avgift
Endast hundar välkomnas
1 per rum (upp till 9 kg per husdjur)
Restriktioner gäller. Mer information får du genom att kontakta boendet via numret som anges i bokningsbekräftelsen.
Barn och extrasängar
Barn är välkomna.
Evenemang
Inga evenemang tillåts
Rökning tillåten
Rökning förbjuden
Viktig information
Att hålla koll på
Detta boende drivs av en privat värd (någon som inte agerar inom sin företagsverksamhet eller sitt yrke). EU:s konsumentlagar, inklusive ångerrätten, gäller inte för din bokning. Din bokning omfattas av den privata värdens avbokningspolicy.
Avgifter för extragäster kan tillkomma och varierar i enlighet med boendets policy.
Statligt utfärdad fotolegitimation och kreditkort, bankkort eller kontantdeposition kan krävas vid incheckning för oförutsedda utgifter.
Särskilda önskemål erbjuds i mån av tillgång vid incheckning och kan medföra ytterligare avgifter. Särskilda önskemål kan inte garanteras.
Fester och gruppevenemang är inte tillåtna på boendet.
Värden har angett att det finns en kolmonoxidvarnare på boendet.
Värden har angett att det finns en rökdetektor på boendet.
På detta boende finns bland annat följande säkerhetsdetaljer: brandsläckare, säkerhetssystem, förbandslåda och instickslås.
Det här boendet har utomhusområden såsom balkonger, uteplatser och terrasser som kanske inte är lämpliga för barn. Om du har frågor rekommenderar vi att du kontaktar boendet före ankomst för att bekräfta att de kan ta emot dig i ett lämpligt rum.
Boendet hanteras av vår partner Vrbo. Du kommer att få ett e-postmeddelande från Vrbo med en länk till ett Vrbo-konto, där du kan att avboka eller ändra din bokning.
Om området
Denna semesterbostad ligger vid floden i Sebastian Highlands, en stadsdel i Sebastian. Urca de Lima Underwater Archaeological Preserve och Vero Train Station är lokala sevärdheter, och bland områdets turistattraktioner hittar du North County Aquatic Center och Riverview Park. Har du barn med dig på resan? Då kan det vara läge att besöka Kiteboard Sebastian. Annars kan du gå på ett evenemang eller se en match på Vero Beach Commmunity Center Park. Upplev vattenäventyr som vattenskoteråkning och kajakpaddling i närheten, eller prova på andra friluftsaktiviteter som cykelturer och cykling. Gå till vår reseguide för Sebastian
Vero Beach, FL (VRB-Vero Beach Municipal) - 20 min med bil
Restauranger
Cumberland Farms
4 min med bil
Little Caesars Pizza
5 min med bil
Farm & Flame
7 min med bil
Sebastian's Roadside Restaurant
7 min med bil
CCs Place
8 min med bil
Vanliga frågor och svar
Är Private Pool Oasis-Close to Beaches! husdjursvänligt?
Ja, detta boende tillåter hundar (högst 1 per rum) med en vikt på upp till 9 kg per djur. Vissa begränsningar kan gälla, så kontakta boendet för mer information.
Hur mycket kostar det att parkera vid Private Pool Oasis-Close to Beaches!?
Ett begränsat antal platser finns.
Vilka är incheckningstiderna för Private Pool Oasis-Close to Beaches!?
Incheckning börjar 16.00.
Vilken utcheckningstid gäller för Private Pool Oasis-Close to Beaches!?
Utcheckning sker senast klockan 10.00.
Var ligger Private Pool Oasis-Close to Beaches!?
Detta familjevänliga semesterboende i Sebastian ligger vid havet, 4,3 km från St Sebastian River Preserve State Park och mindre än en mil från North County Aquatic Center och Riverview Park. Kiteboard Sebastian och Bimini Beach ligger också mindre än en mil härifrån.
Recensioner för Private Pool Oasis-Close to Beaches!
Recensioner
Enastående
Alla recensioner som visas är recensioner från verkliga gäster. Endast resenärer som har bokat en vistelse med oss kan publicera en recension. Vi verifierar recensioner i enlighet med våra riktlinjer och publicerar alla recensioner, både positiva och negativa.
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Exellent all around
Ronni T.
Bodde här 7 nätter i december 2025
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
julianne K.
12 jan. 2026
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
From the quick message responses and info to the wonderful house, this VRBO exceeded our expectations!! We would love to come back again and again. Highly recommend to families.
julianne K.
Bodde här 4 nätter i december 2025
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Allyson M.
13 aug. 2025
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Everything was great! Couldn’t have been better!
Allyson M.
Bodde här 5 nätter i juli 2025
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Timothy D.
31 jan. 2026
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
The host was very helpful and communicative. The house was perfect for it’s category and very neat and clean. I was by myself but I can see how it would be perfect for a family. One very stand-out quality of this rental is how thoroughly supplied with anything (almost) that one can think of and everything is labeled such that even an idiot such as myself can find everything. I did search for a microscope as a test. It was the only omission I could find, and who needs a microscope anyway. Before I checked out, I checked for labels on my head, arms and legs in case I had been labeled during the night. Btw, the TV was excellent.
Timothy D.
Bodde här 8 nätter i januari 2026
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Mark M.
31 maj 2025
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Baseball tournament oasis
We were in town for a baseball tournament and this was our home away from home. Everything we needed was there.
Mark M.
Bodde här 5 nätter i maj 2025
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Alician S.
26 juni 2025
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Great house and location
Nicole our host was lovely to work with. Everything about the house was as stated. It's so close to everything from the beach to the grocery store. We will definitely stay at this property again.
Alician S.
Bodde här 7 nätter i juni 2025
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Pamela J.
8 juli 2025
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Chilled and relaxed
Everything was above and beyond what we expected. It was our first time using vrbo.
Pamela J.
Bodde här 11 nätter i juni 2025
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Melissa G.
16 mars 2024
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Great location
We had a wonderful stay, the house has everything you need, so clean and well organized.
Melissa G.
Bodde här 7 nätter i mars 2024
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Edward C.
2 jan. 2025
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
our stay
excellent property. excellent stay. Hosts made it that much better!
Edward C.
Bodde här 6 nätter i december 2024
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Anne S.
24 mars 2025
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Wonderful pool home
We loved staying at this great pool home. Our host Nicole was so helpful. The house has everything you need for your stay. Many amenities included and we will definitely return to this property again!
Anne S.
Bodde här 14 nätter i mars 2025
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Richard S.
2 feb. 2025
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Excellent home
Property was as promised down to the finest detail. Great host, great area and plenty to do in Sebastian and Vero Beach. Would definitely stay here again. Look forward to returning next year.
Richard S.
Bodde här 7 nätter i januari 2025
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Doug K.
2 apr. 2025
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Sebastian rental
This has been our favorite Florida rental so far. House is beautiful and well stocked. We didn’t have a single issue. Convenient to the beach and town and within easy walking distance to the trails in Stormwater Park.
Doug K.
Bodde här 7 nätter i mars 2025
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Richard T.
8 apr. 2023
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Love the place
Great place we left at 9:40
Richard T.
Bodde här 7 nätter i april 2023
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Crystal R.
6 sep. 2023
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Beach Vacation
We have stayed at this home the last 2 summers for vacation and love it. Nicole is a wonderful hostess!
Crystal R.
Bodde här 6 nätter i juni 2023
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Scott S.
30 jan. 2025
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Clean & Comfortable
My wife and I had a great stay at this property. The property is very well maintained with the yard, landscaping, and pool area very nice and ready to go! The inside of the property is super clean with nice furnishings that are very comfortable. The host is very kind and attentive and genuinely care about the quality of your stay. We would definitely recommend this property and we look forward to staying here again next time we are in town.
Scott S.
Bodde här 4 nätter i januari 2025
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Dewayne J.
18 juli 2023
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Awesome
By far one of the best stays we have been on will definitely be back!!!!!
Dewayne J.
Bodde här 7 nätter i juni 2023
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Cathy G.
1 maj 2025
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Family trip
We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful home. From the minute you enter the property, you can see the care, thought and attention to detail that has been put into making the home welcoming, comfortable and easy to navigate. Each room has everything you need and is so nicely appointed. I have never stayed in a rental so well stocked, including spices, toiletries and items for the beach/pool. From initial communication to the end of our stay, it was truly a 5 star experience and we look forward to staying again on our next trip to the area.
Cathy G.
Bodde här 5 nätter i april 2025
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
James C.
14 feb. 2025
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Absolutely Amazing
As close to perfection as you can get!
James C.
Bodde här 12 nätter i februari 2025
Verifierad recension
2/10 Väldigt dåligt
Lucas W.
17 juli 2024
Gillade inte: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Family Time
The house was beautiful. It had everything my family needed. We spent a lot of time on the patio and in the pool.
Loved the house.
Lucas W.
Bodde här 7 nätter i juli 2024
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Jeri K.
30 nov. 2024
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Nicole is the best. We couldn’t have been more pleased with the accommodations
We needed nothing because everything was provided for us. Would definitely stay with Nicole again.
Jeri K.
Bodde här 10 nätter i november 2024
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Julie C.
17 mars 2024
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Great Hime
House was just what we ordered and listing matched.
Thank you to the host and owner.
Julie C.
Bodde här 6 nätter i februari 2024
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Beth M.
22 jan. 2024
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Amazing!
We’ve stayed in a lot of VRBOs and this was by FAR the cleanest and most well appointed house we’ve ever stayed in. The owner had excellent communication and provided a few check-ins to make sure we had everything we needed. Home away from home for sure, amazing stay! Highly recommend!
Beth M.
Bodde här 21 nätter i december 2023
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Emily G.
10 apr. 2025
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Last minute Family
This was our second stay, and we needed a place to stay in a hurry. Nicole is absolutely amazing. So acomodating and communicative. She assisted us in a time of need and we will forever be grateful. This house is clean and has all the essentials to feel like you’re at home. Thank you!
Emily G.
Bodde här 7 nätter i april 2025
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
eugene s.
20 nov. 2022
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Well equipped house
The house was extremely clean as well as the pool area. Everything we needed for our stay was in the house. Nicole was a pleasure to deal with.
eugene s.
Bodde här 7 nätter i november 2022
Verifierad recension
10/10 Utmärkt
Clare H.
9 juni 2024
Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet
Home away from home
We stayed from 5/8 to 6/11. Home was just like the pictures. Top notch over the top place. Very clean and well stocked in the kitchen.
Will stay in this place again. Host was wonderful.
Bob and Clare