Beauty & the Beach | Fun 5BR Paradise w/ Pool, Casino - Steps to Ocean & River
Beauty & the Beach is a 5-bedroom home in Harbor Island designed for families and groups, with 1 themed kids' rooms, Casino, home theater with a 100-inch television, and arcade.
Highlights include Theater, Arcade, Poker Chip Set, Poker Table, and Casino Room. Home location keeps beach days simple, with Melbourne Beach close by and Orlando attractions reachable for park-day add-ons.
About This Home Beauty & the Beach is a 5-bedroom home in Harbor Island designed for families and groups, with 1 themed kids' rooms, Casino, home theater with a 100-inch television, and arcade.
Living & Dining Endless ocean views are the star of the show in the sweeping open-concept living/dining space. Spacious leather couches, an expansive dining table, and an array of thoughtful extras invite you and your guests to relax, dine, and unwind together while soaking in the incredible, unobstructed sea views.
What You'll Find: • Large dining table w/ 10 seats, set below trendy chandelier • Spacious sectional w/ square rug, coffee table, and two accent chairs • Mounted TV for playing movies or favorite shows • Access to pool
Kitchen Let your cooking fantasies take flight in this bright and airy chef's kitchen, featuring high-end stainless appliances, a sleek island bar with seating, plentiful cabinetry, and a full complement of cooking/dining essentials, from baking dishes and frying pans to serving platters and utensils.
What You'll Find: • 3 breakfast bar counter stools • French door refrigerator with freezer drawer • Stove with 4 burners and range hood • Dishwasher • Pots & pans • Cutting boards • Baking dishes • Coffee maker • Toaster • Electric kettle • Electric hand mixer
Pool & Patio Step out onto your private oceanfront patio and immerse yourself in the sounds and smells of the sea. Enjoy a dip in the private, crystal-clear pool. Or simply relax with a sundowner on the comfy lounge chairs under the lanai. With ocean waves lapping the shore mere steps away, it's hard to imagine a more idyllic getaway.
What You'll Find: • Access to a full bathroom • Pool (25' x 11' 10") • Outdoor grill (available to use for a small add-on fee per stay; this fee covers propane refills, cleaning, servicing, and power washing between uses) • Poolside furniture for outdoor dining and lounging • Outdoor pool safety fence
Bedrooms & Bathrooms The fairytale continues in five elegant bedrooms, featuring high-end furnishings, premium bedding, and comfortable sand-and-sea-inspired charm. Young guests will be asking for bedtime when they see the enchanting Storybook Village-themed bedroom, complete with hidden bunk beds and vivid wall art for hours of immersive fun.
What You'll Find: • 1x Storybook-themed kids' room • 3x bedrooms with king-sized beds • 1x double full bedroom • 4x en suite bathrooms • 1x Jack and Jill style shared bathroom • Dedicated workspaces in the Master bedroom and double full bedroom
Special Features Entertaining is a cinch thanks to custom-designed features throughout this vacation home, including a casino room for cards and games, a private home theater, a game loft with arcade-style games, and—don't forget!— beachfront views from the cozy patio in your very own backyard.
About Harbor Island Harbor Island is a private beachfront community on Florida's Space Coast — and the closest beach destination to Orlando, just over an hour from the theme parks. Every home is steps from the Atlantic Ocean. There are no high-rises, no boardwalk crowds, and no noise. Just premium coastal homes managed to Homes by Villatel standards on one of the most beautiful and undeveloped stretches of Florida coastline.
Community Amenities • Direct beach access • Private community on the barrier island • Oceanfront and ocean-view homes • Coastal design aesthetic • Beach chair and cooler rental packages available
Location & Nearby Harbor Island sits on Florida's Space Coast in Melbourne Beach, with direct beach access and easy reach to natural areas, dining, and the Kennedy Space Center. Orlando's theme parks are roughly an hour and 15 minutes west. • Melbourne Beach — on site, direct access • Sebastian Inlet State Park — ~16 to 20 min drive • Kennedy Space Center — ~45 to 60 min drive • Historic Downtown Melbourne — ~15 min drive • Walt Disney World and Orlando attractions — ~75 to 90 min drive
Good to Know • Pool heat is available throughout your stay for an added fee. • Outdoor grill is available to use for an added grill use fee. • Driveway accommodates up to 2 cars. Overflow parking is available behind the homes on Strand Drive on a first-come, first-served basis (not guaranteed). • Parking passes are provided at check-in and must be displayed on each vehicle for the duration of the stay. • Beach chair and cooler rental packages are available — inquire for pricing and reservations.
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About the area
Melbourne Beach
Located in Melbourne Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Sebastian Inlet State Park Beach and Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden and Andretti Thrill Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Brunswick Harbor Lanes and Fun Town. With power boating, sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Spessard Holland Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Sebastian Inlet State Park Beach - 22 min drive - 20.5 km
Cocoa Beach Pier - 57 min drive - 47.5 km
Getting around
Melbourne, FL (MLB-Orlando Melbourne Intl.) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
The Wet Spot - 16 min drive
Malabar Mo's - 20 min drive
The Shack Seafood Restaurant - 19 min drive
Palm Pub - 17 min drive
Sand On The Beach Bar And Grill - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Beauty & the Beach | Fun 5BR Paradise w/ Pool, Casino - Steps to Ocean & River have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Beauty & the Beach | Fun 5BR Paradise w/ Pool, Casino - Steps to Ocean & River?
As of 1 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beauty & the Beach | Fun 5BR Paradise w/ Pool, Casino - Steps to Ocean & River on 26 April 2027 start from NZ$973, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Beauty & the Beach | Fun 5BR Paradise w/ Pool, Casino - Steps to Ocean & River pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Beauty & the Beach | Fun 5BR Paradise w/ Pool, Casino - Steps to Ocean & River?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beauty & the Beach | Fun 5BR Paradise w/ Pool, Casino - Steps to Ocean & River?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beauty & the Beach | Fun 5BR Paradise w/ Pool, Casino - Steps to Ocean & River?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beauty & the Beach | Fun 5BR Paradise w/ Pool, Casino - Steps to Ocean & River located?
This family-friendly Melbourne Beach holiday home is located on the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Melbourne Beach and Spessard Holland Park. Spessard Holland Golf Course and Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
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Beautiful house and such an amazing host. Recommend and would book again next year.
Michael W.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 February 2023
Thank you so much for the kind review. We are certainly delighted to hear that your stay with us was pleasant and that you and your family had a great time. Again, thank you for choosing Villatel for your vacation needs and hope to see you again in the near future!
house was perfect and comfy. Everyone loved the place. Nice and roomy with lots of space for everyone to relax. The huge living room was the perfect size for our crew to all gather and visit!
Ana N.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 February 2023
Hello ! Our team is very happy to hear that you and your guests enjoyed your stay with VIllatel! Please come and visit us again soon!
Everything was exceptional!! The location and amenities were wonderful, the staff responded to texts promptly and throughly! The place was very clean and spacious, had so much to offer for all ages! We have recommended Villatel to all our family and friends and hope to be back soon!! Exceeded our expectations!
Quinn L.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2025
Thank you for the positive feedback. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Sincerely
Guest Experience Team
We loved the house. It was stunning. Brand new villa with beach on walking distance. We enjoyed being able to walk in the neighborhood, to restaurants and coffee shops.
Brenda P.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 February 2023
Hello ! Our team is very happy to hear that you and your guests enjoyed your stay with VIllatel! Please come and visit us again soon!
house was beautiful! communication was outstanding when needed for minor things. Also great help with locations near by before we even arrived! will share this spot along with use it again!
Shawn V.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 November 2024
Hi Shawn! Thank you so much for your kind words. We strive to exceed all our guests’ expectations. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
My sons loved the themed room while my husband and I particularly liked the theatre room. It was so convenient that restaurants and marts were nearby, it saved us the hassle of cooking and we mostly ate out. Loved everything.
Fannie C.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 February 2023
Hello ! Our team is very happy to hear that you and your guests enjoyed your stay with VIllatel! Please come and visit us again soon!
Villatel contacted us well in advance of our reservation to transfer us to an identical property called Storybook Escape which is just several homes away from Beauty and the Beach. We appreciate they proactively moved us to a different unit.
Diane F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2024
Hi Diane! Thank you for taking the time to review your most recent stay at Villatel. It was our pleasure to host you and do hope to see you again soon!
The home was the perfect layout for 6 adults and four kids. It was decorated beautifully. It was nice to have our own private pool and the resort pool was really big and nice. The kids loved the movie theater, arcade game, and pop a shot basketball game. The place could use some measuring cups and spoons and new pans. There were some random hairs all over the master bathroom floor and shower. It definitely could’ve been cleaned more thoroughly.
Melissa W.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Villatel Team
Hi, we’re Villatel. We apply upscale hotel standards to the villa rental experience. Villa + hotel = Villatel, get it?
Like Hyatt, Marriott, or Four Seasons in the hotel industry, we’re on a mission to become the first “flag” hospitality brand for vacation rentals—by offering you the accommodations, guest experience, and consistency you can trust and count on over and over again.
How can we achieve that? As a vertically integrated hospitality brand, we’re the ONLY company that owns the ENTIRE process of creating and managing vacation rentals—from building, custom-designing, and servicing each and every home, to providing elevated customer service to you, our esteemed guests. So we don’t just wait and hope you have an incredible getaway. We pull every lever possible to make it a reality.
Why they chose this property
In addition to offering beautiful villas with incredible in-house entertainment, we want our guests to enjoy easy, convenient access to hotel-style amenities and amazing local attractions. That’s why every Villatel home is located inside of a larger vacation resort with features like resort pools, restaurants, playgrounds, sports courts, walking trails, and water parks. And it’s just a short drive from amazing shopping, dining, and theme park attractions. Here’s a glimpse of some of the nearby destinations you can expect to enjoy, depending on the location of your villa.
Melbourne beach villas:
Entertainment:
Cocoa Beach Pier/ Ron Jon’s Surf Shop: ~30 min
Disney World Resorts: ~90 min
Universal Studios: ~90 min
Sea World: ~90 min
Port Canaveral (major cruise lines hub, including Disney): ~45-50 min
Kennedy Space Center/ Space Coast Rocket Launches: ~60 min
Culture:
King Center for Performing Arts: ~30 min
McLarty Treasure Museum: ~20 min
Cocoa Village Playhouse: ~45 min
Henegar Center for the Arts: ~16 min
Eau Gallie Arts District: ~20 min
Rossetter House Museum: ~20 min
Nature:
Melbourne Beach: On site
Cocoa Beach: ~35 min
Sebastian Inlet State Park: ~16 min
Maritime Hammock Sanctuary: ~9 min
Coconut Point Sanctuary: ~3 min
Dining:
Cafe Coconut Cove
Ocean Ave Melbourne Beach: ~5 min
Djon’s Chop House – fine dining & piano bar
Ocean 302 – casual farm-to-table
Oceanside Pizza – Italian fare
Melbourne Square Mall: ~20 min
Vero Beach Shops & Restaurants: ~35 min
Capt Hiram’s Restaurant & Bar: ~40 min
What makes this property unique
As seasoned travelers with big families, our founders saw firsthand the drawbacks and inconsistencies of the average vacation rental. So, they set out to build and design from scratch a type of vacation property that offers everything they couldn’t find:
Consistently beautiful décor
High bed counts (for up to 34 guests!)
Ultra-spacious living and dining rooms
Epic themed bedrooms for kids
Arcades and movie theaters
Fully stocked kitchens with high-end appliances
The most UNIQUE and MEMORABLE amenities to make your vacay experience unforgettable—from bowling alleys and treehouse rooms to indoor ninja obstacle courses, casinos, karaoke rooms, and huge spa pools.
Gone are the days of bunking with all the kids on squeaky cots, or trekking across land and sea, only to discover that those online pictures you thought you’d be seeing in person…are actually 15 years old! When you book with Villatel, you can rest assured that you and your crew will enjoy a new kind of vacation experience—in a custom-designed home that’s consistently beautiful & reliable, and offers great value.
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