Bella Vista: 6+BR/5BA ON THE BEACH w/pool+elevator

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6 bedrooms
18 beds
4.5 baths

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6BR/5BA ocean-to-river luxury estate w/elevator sleeps 20+. Optimized for family vacations; not a party house. New 4K TVs, appliances, beach toys, & more. Private beach on pristine barrier island, no condos, high rises or big public beaches for miles. No crowds, just private serenity: 2 beaches (ocean+river) all yours. Heated pool + Hot tub! Enjoy 5-star luxury service in this FULLY STOCKED home.

(Note: This home is not available for parties or events)

The space
Live/Work/Play on your own private beach – and at your very own private luxury beach house. Get far away from the crowds . . . and get closer to those who matter the most. Your remote barrier-island 5-star oceanfront palace is located on the FL Treasure Coast, a tranquil oasis safely isolated worlds away from hotspots.

Enjoy gigabit-speed commercial-grade secure WiFi internet . . . so fast, you can stream 4K movies at night, and so secure that you can safely and productively work from “home”, with a powerful signal that reaches all the way to the beach/river.

Clean & Safe: We meet or exceed all safety measures & other best practices specified by the CDC, Dept of Health, and FL Department of Business & Professional Regulation. We utilize hospital-grade cleaning & disinfectant standards. We stock your home with cleaning supplies, alcohol, wipes, hand sanitizer & more. (During the initial shutdowns in Spring 2020, our spotlessly-clean homes passed muster with "front line" hospitals and medical departments, hosting entire hospital nursing units and doctor families for extended stays.)

Save: Ask about our FL resident discount!

ABOUT THE HOME:

Bella Vista is a gated luxury oceanfront estate, with four floors, private elevator, 6+ private lock-the-door bedrooms and 5 baths. Entire top floor is a luxury master bedroom with private balconies, private bathtub suite, walk-in closets, and more. The property also boasts a heated swimming pool + deck, oceanfront hot tub, wraparound decking and private putting green. Kayaks, paddelboards, bicycles, beach gear, and so much more.

Newly installed in January 2020: Property-wide "MosquitoNix" misting system, to thwart "no see-ums" that can be a nuisance at dusk and early evening on the rare day when there is no ocean breeze. (On-demand push-button lets you mist whenever you desire.)

The Atlantic Ocean is right off your back porch! And 15 paces from your driveway entrance is your own 100 feet of private deeded waterfront on the Indian River, offering some of the best fishing in the world on North America's most biologically diverse estuary (source: Florida Oceanographic Institute), and stocked with all your favorite water toys. (complimentary kayaks, paddleboards, snorkel gear, bicycles, boogie boards, fishing gear, metal detectors/beachcombers, rafts, and more) Plus: Huge outdoor parking area provides room for your RV, trailers, boats, and/or parking for a dozen+

Wear your t-shirt, shorts & flip-flops to the airport, because that's all you need for your Florida beach-house vacation . . . We provide the rest. The home is only 1 hour from the Palm Beach International Airport, and less than two hours from Orlando and the theme parks. Travel light—and live large—with the fully-stocked, 5-Star-amenity properties of Beach Houses in Paradise. (Our motto is "We stock heavy, so you can travel light".)

Bella Vista is one of several luxury five-star properties operated by Beach Houses in Paradise, the 20-year leader in offering five-star luxury, amenities and service in sunny beachfront settings. Read our reviews, and see how families and groups like your own are enjoying five-star experiences IN THEIR OWN HOUSE, at a fraction the price of a beachfront hotel or resort!

SAVE! We offer many discounts to Airbnb members: Military, educators, civil service, first responder, law enforcement, medical & more. Active or retired. Even Florida residents save $$. (But Seniors age 50+ get the biggest discount of all). Inquire for details!

RVs are welcome (Traveling by RV? No problem, park it at on the property. There's even room for 2.)

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ALL-INCLUSIVE / EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED: From bicycles to beach blankets, from towels to toilet paper, and all points between. (Did you know that fewer than 25% of Florida listings include high chairs for little ones? Many vacation rentals don't even provide you a full supply of toilet paper (!) or such basics as towels, bed linens, toiletries, paper goods or even cooking essentials like salt, pepper, spices, oils, and other basic staples. And can you imagine arriving to your beach vacation rental, only to discover that there are no coolers, ice, beach chairs, beach towels, beach blankets, umbrellas and beach toys like sand pails, bikes, cornhole, volleyball, kayaks, and horseshoes? Why waste the first day of your precious vacation -- or more money -- shopping at the local Wal-Mart? Instead, book a Beach House in Paradise and begin relaxing the ~moment~ you arrive. (We even pre-heat hot tubs and pools, and put out the bathrobes & towels so your relaxing beach vacation can start the moment you arrive.)

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Your entire group will enjoy being just minutes away from the award-winning restaurants, shopping, museums, theater and nightlife available in Florida's own "Mayberry", the charming "Treasure Coast" area of Stuart FL / Jensen Beach / Ft. Pierce, where modern living meets old-fashioned Southern hospitality, friendliness and charm. (The fantastic city of Stuart—just 15 minutes away—is the 2016 winner of "America's Happiest Seaside Town" from Coastal Living Magazine)

Check out these awards recently won by our area:

* Coastal Living Magazine: #1 Happiest Seaside Town in America (2016)

* House Beautiful Magazine: #1 Most Beautiful Small Town in Florida

* Smithsonian Magazine: Best Small Towns to Visit in the U.S. (3rd place)

* America In Bloom (Audubon group): #1 Most Beautiful City in America

* American Planning Association: #1 City in Florida (2020 winner)

* Oprah Winfrey: "Most charming American towns you've never heard of" (6th place, O Magazine, Jan 2020)

* FindTheHome: #1 Best Place to Retire in the U.S.

* OnlyInYourState: 1 of 8 "Most Beautiful Small Towns in Florida"

* HuffingtonPost: Top Florida Beach Towns

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MORE THAN 10 ADULTS? Bella Vista might be a tight fit. Please inquire before booking.

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Nervous about alligators? Don't be: They don't exist in this coastal part of Florida. Here's why: Gators can't survive near the beach in saltwater environments; they live only inland, where there is plenty of fresh water. At Bella Vista, the river—located just south of the Ft. Pierce inlet—is very salty, as the ocean water comes in twice a day at high tide.

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A TREASURE CHEST OF DELIGHT:

And there's even more fun to be had: The home sits smack dab in the middle of the "Treasure Coast". To this very day, gold doubloons, pieces of eight and other spanish treasure still occasionally wash up along our area of Hutchinson Island, especially following big storms. (Do an internet search on "1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet"). Complimentary beach-comber metal-detectors and instructions are provided, of course.

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HELP PRESERVE OUR PRISTINE AREA

The waters in and around the beach house are among the most biologically rich and environmentally sensitive in the entire United States. The owners of the home have been financial supporters of local environmental groups for many, many years, with financial contributions into the 7 figures. Upon your arrival, you will notice and appreciate the extent to which exhaustive measures have been taken to preserve the pristine areas surrounding the home in a no-impact, leave-no-trace manner. ("Leave no trace": After you have enjoyed your stay, the beaches and waters surrounding the home should appear exactly as they appeared when you arrived—no footprints, no litter, no nothing—it's as if you never visited.)

Help preserve the natural beauty and sensitive ecosystem surrounding the home:

* Do not touch or approach dolphins, sea turtles and manatees (who swim near the home). These are protected species. Florida Fish & Wildlife officers routinely patrol the area on foot and from their boats (they have powerful binoculars in the boats). They WILL arrest or ticket you if you are harming the environment)

* Be responsible with your fishing tackle. Avoid leaving behind loose line, hooks and other tackle after a successful day fishing. (Pelicans, egrets, heron and other birdlife get tangled in fish line or snagged by hooks ... or by fish they've caught who still have a hook in their mouth.)

* Do not litter (this includes urinating into the water, emptying alcohol or soda into the water, and so on)

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Taxes & Fees:

* Occupancy Tax: Airbnb collects a 6.0 to 6.5% Florida sales tax from you (the amount varies by Florida county) -- and which it labels as "occupancy taxes". Airbnb directly remits this amount to the state of Florida.

* Tourism Tax/Bed Tax: St. Lucie County Florida requires BHIP to collect an additional 5.0% "bed tax" (tourism tax), which is added to the nightly rental rate by Airbnb. (For example, if a home's owner has set the nightly rate to $500/night, Airbnb will present the cost inclusive with the additional 5% county tourism tax, or $525/night.

* Cleaning/Restock Fee: Our beach houses are like 5-star hotels & resorts, but with one big difference: This 5-star luxury standard is presented in the warm setting of a family ~home~, rather than in the form of a big and impersonal giant chain hotel. Our houses come ~completely~ stocked for a turnkey beach-house vacation. Pack nothing: All you need bring are your flip flops, beach clothes, and fresh groceries. Other vacation rental companies provide a house that, except for furniture, is otherwise empty: A no-frills "spartan" experience, where you are expected to bring your own toilet paper, towels, beach toys, coolers, kitchenware, dishware and more. But not us: At BHIP, all of that is already included in your rate, and is already ~inside~ your sparkling-clean beach house. So that the moment you arrive, you can relax and start your vacation (which is a lot more fun than heading out to the local Wal-Mart to buy toilet paper, after a long and stressful day of traveling)

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CAN I COMBINE A FLORIDA BEACH HOUSE VACATION WITH A DISNEY WORLD ORLANDO VACATION?

Absolutely. For those interested in combining a beach house experience with Mickey Mouse, Disney World, Universal, and all the other Orlando Resorts: It's a pleasant two-hour drive from the Ocean-to-River Beach House to Disney and Orlando, driving along the Florida Turnpike. (Avoid the Interstate). Many vacationing families in our beach-house community will spend a week bringing three (or four!) generations together in a Florida beach house, then "spin off" the younger side of the family to Disney World for a few days. We've seen it first-hand: And it may just be the best way EVER to combine a Florida Beach House vacation with an Orlando / Disney World / Universal / Mickey Mouse vacation!

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NO PARTIES OR EVENTS ALLOWED:

This home is not available for parties or events. It is NOT a party house. Plus: The area surrounding the home is environmentally fragile, and cannot safely withstand more people than the posted maximum occupancy of the home itself. If you want to have a party near the beach, consider these nearby alternatives: The Marriott Hutchinson Island Resort has ample facilities for large events, and The House of Refuge has a smaller room that it rents out to small-to-medium-size events.

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Bedrooms & Bathrooms: Platforms like Airbnb may define "bedrooms" differently than the definitions used with regard to building codes, fire & safety codes, health-department codes and other applicable regulations and laws. For example, Airbnb may count any "sleep room" towards the overall bedroom count, including rooms featuring wall beds, sofa beds, lofts, and other makeshift sleep rooms. Similarly, Airbnb may define the term "bathroom" differently than the definitions used with regard to building codes, fire & safety codes, health-department codes and other applicable regulations and laws. For example, Airbnb may consider the existence of outdoor hot/cold showers and similar bathing facilities as a component of the overall bathroom count. For specific details concerning the bedrooms and bathrooms presented in this booking, please contact the property manager.

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Rental agreement: Rental of this luxury home is subject to the owner's standard terms & conditions, which includes liability disclaimers and other matters of importance. If, after booking a reservation, you decide you are not comfortable with the agreement, you have the right to cancel your reservation without penalty, subject to the terms of the cancellation policy presented to you at the time of booking and accepted by you at the time of booking.

Where you'll sleep

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What this place offers

Beach access – Beachfront

Kitchen

Wifi

Free parking on premises

Pool

Hot tub

Pets allowed

TV with standard cable

Elevator

Washer

7 nights in Fort Pierce

Jun 14, 2023 - Jun 21, 2023

Guests

1 guest

4.92 out of 5 stars from 38 reviews

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Location

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Where you’ll be

Fort Pierce, Florida, United States

Fully equipped house... the only thing missing is YOU
PRIVATE BEACH !!! Very few places can boast of that!!!
Peace and quiet: Away from the road, you will NOT hear anything but the ocean and nature. No streets to cross. No hotel crowds. No noisy neighbors.

But best of all, Bella Vista borders one of the most majestic marine and biological sanctuaries in the country: The Indian River Lagoon & Estuary.
The Indian River is North America's most diverse estuary, with more than 2100 species of plants and 2200 animals. Nearly 1/3 of USA manatees live here or migrate thru the lagoon seasonally, and our ocean beach is one of the densest sea-turtle nesting areas in the Western Hemisphere!)

Hosted by Al

Joined in February 2016

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Property Manager for Beach Houses in Paradise. From Ft. Pierce to Miami, providing fantastic beach-house vacations to discerning groups and families for 20+ years.

BHIP acts as a responsible neighbor and community member in each of the neighborhoods where it operates. Specializing in family vacations, family reunions and corporate and religious retreats, BHIP does not rent out "party houses". Planning to celebrate a special occasion? Please inquire before booking.
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Ocean-to-River Beach Houses (oceanfront & riverfront):ㅤ
As Good as it Gets: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/16464236
Heaven Can't Wait: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/16464420
Carpe Diem: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/11443191
Family Tides: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/16464572
La Dolce Vita: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/16453141
Art on the Beach: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/26846667
Xanadu: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/23693943
Restoration Sands: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/26846267
Nirvana Shores: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/26846361
Eden Beach: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/26845630
Bella Vista: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/16464868
Oceania*: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18673771
Chateau de la Mer*: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/39627029
Del Mar al Cielo*: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/42684084
Gemini Beach: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/26846603
Avalon: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/48735182
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Riverfront Beach Houses (across the street from ocean):
Aquarius*: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/22231194
Aquatopia North: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/33772052
Aquatopia South: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/24312033
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Combination Properties (2+ side-by-side beach houses):ㅤㅤ
Yin & Yang: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/26846459
Twin Beaches: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/20981662
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Three-House Resort: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/20977534
Aquatopia Resort: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/39194119
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(* Note: Oceania, Chateau de la Mer, and Del Mar al Cielo are direct-oceanfront luxury estates. They do not offer river access or a dock; Aquarius, Aquatopia North, and Aquatopia South are riverfront beach houses. One must cross the street to access the ocean.)

Property Manager for Beach Houses in Paradise. From Ft. Pierce to Miami, providing fantastic beach-house vacations to discerning groups and families for 20+ years.

BHIP…

During your stay

Bella Vista is managed by myself and my team at Beach Houses in Paradise. (We manage and/or operate several beach houses in this area, and have a 15+ year track record of delivering amazing and memorable vacation memories to discerning travelers.) All BHIP staff live in the local area, and are always just a text or phone call away, 24x7x365 (our service motto is: "Always available. Never intrusive."). Note: Our homes are so fully stocked, we often never hear from our guests. From extra propane tanks for the grille (they're in the garage) to toilet paper to beach gear to kitchen supplies & condiments, EVERYTHING you need for the perfect beach-house vacation is already inside the house, ready for you upon your arrival.

Bella Vista is managed by myself and my team at Beach Houses in Paradise. (We manage and/or operate several beach houses in this area, and have a 15+ year track record of deliveri…