Title: Boater's paradise-Private Island-Water-front-Close to Sebastian Inlet-Pets okay Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Boater's paradise-Private Island-Water-front-Close to Sebastian Inlet-Pets okay ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/113000000/112994300/112994296/d656161e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/113000000/112994300/112994296/c8d7453e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/113000000/112994300/112994296/0fefc433.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/113000000/112994300/112994296/14bc332f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/113000000/112994300/112994296/2c4aeb43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location You can look forward to a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at Boater's paradise-Private Island-Water-front-Close to Sebastian Inlet-Pets okay. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms2060 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Boater's paradise-Private Island-Water-front-Close to Sebastian Inlet-Pets okay Come and enjoy island life! Our home is located on a small island on the Indian River called VIP Island. This island is only accessible by boat so we offer a complementary boat ride over to the island upon arrival and back to the mainland upon departure. If you bring your own boat feel free to do self check in. For an extra fee, there is a pontoon boat and golf cart available for rent. VIP island is close to Melbourne and Vero, and only an hour and a half from Orlando. This stunning new construction home whisks you away with its unique features. The main living area is upstairs with an open concept and modern floor plan that offers 180-degree views of the water. Whether you are cooking in the kitchen, relaxing in the bedroom, or lounging on the porch the scenic river and wildlife surround you. You will see dolphins, manatees, a variety of fish, and plenty of osprey, pelicans, and cranes on and around the water. Another unique feature of this island is there are no cars! There is a nice walking and golf cart path to enjoy while exploring the island. Also, there is a guests beach on the west side of the the island to enjoy as well. The second story has everything you need for a comfortable stay! There is a full kitchen with appliances, cookware, dinnerware, and utensils. The kitchen island offers barstool seating and a central gathering place for entertaining. There is also a reverse osmosis water spigot for fresh drinking water. The living room features a large TV and relaxing atmosphere. The dining room seats 8 with a beautiful wooden table and large dining chairs. Off of the main area, there are two bedrooms featuring king size beds and en-suite bathrooms for your comfort and privacy. Both bedrooms are bright and open with views of the river. There is also a full-size washer and dryer in the second bedroom upstairs. Plus, the porch upstairs has comfortable seating for you to enjoy the sunshine and the breeze. The first story has a large covered porch for outdoor entertaining or relaxing. There is a charcoal grill outside with grilling utensils available in the kitchen. The living area downstairs features two bedrooms, a kitchenette, and small living room. The first bedroom has a king size bed. The second bedroom has two bunkbeds with six twin size beds. The kid’s bunkroom has a pirate theme and decor that any landlubber will enjoy! The kitchenette has a full-size fridge, a microwave, and sink area. There are also utensils, drinkware, and dinnerware in the kitchenette. Also included with the house are cozy bed linens, pillows, and blankets. There are towels, shampoo and body wash in all three showers. For every bedroom there are extra blankets, pillows, and sheets upon request. One of the unique features of this home is the private dock! You can pull your boat right up and dock overnight in front of the house. There are cleats and bumpers on the dock for your convenience when docking. Along the south side of the dock there is a floating jet ski dock for your convenience as well. Being waterfront, this home includes two kayaks for your enjoyment. Plus, there is swimming access right off the dock. Our newest addition is an outdoor shower and outdoor kitchen. The outdoor kitchen has plenty of counter space and a mini fridge for you enjoyment. This is located on the lower porch right next to the charcoal grill for ease of prepping food and drinks! The outdoor shower has hot and cold running water. Plus, it's fully stocked with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash as well. This home is pet friendly for small dogs under 50lbs. Please inquire if you have a larger dog and we will decide on a case by case basis. There is also a pet fee for each for each pet per stay. If you do not plan on bringing a private boat for transportation then please reach out to set up any rides you will need on an off the island ahead of time. Any rides given other than arrival and departure are for a fee. Each ride back and forth from the island to the mainland or from the mainland to the island will be a $25-$30 fee unless there is an emergency. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Paddleboard - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Unit size: 2,060 square feet - Water dispenser - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31060000/31052300/31052218/16893526.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Riverfront Chalet w/ Pool & Boat Dock- Old Florida Fun- Pet Friendly! 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Unauthorized and unregistered guests are not allowed. Guests will be liable for damage to the property unless coverage is purchased. Excessive noise and parties are not permitted. Quiet time is from 10pm to 8am. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12 Long-term renters welcome 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=27.92815,-80.51957&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:arniDhnmjN%40Q%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FO%40S%40O%40Q%40O%40SBO%40QBQBOBQBOBQDOBQDOBODQDODOFODODOFOFOFMFOFMFOFOHMFMHMHOHMHKHMHKHMJKHMJKJKHMJIJKJIJKLKJIJILIJILIJILGLGLGLGLGLGLGLGNELELENGLCNELCNCLENCNCLCNANCLANANANAN%3FNAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40LBNBNBLDNBLBNDLBNFLDLDNDLFLFLFLFLFLFLFLFJHLHJHLHJJJFLJJJJHJJJHJLHJJJHLJJHLHJHLHJHLHNHLFLHLFNFNFLFNFLFNFNDNDNFNDNDNDPDNBNBPDNBPBNBPBNBP%40PBN%40R%40N%40P%40N%40R%3FN%40P%3FP%3FP%40PAP%3FN%3FRAP%3FNAPAPAPANAPCPAPCNCPCPCNCPENCNCPENEPENENGNENENGNGLGNGNGLGNGLILGNILILILILIJILILKJILKJIJKJKJKJKHKHMLKFKHMJKFMJKFMHMFMFMFMFMFMFMDODMFMDODMDODMBOBMDOBO%40MDO%40OBM%3FOBO%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAO%3FOAOCM%3FOCOAMEOAOCMEOCMCOEMEOEMEMGOEMEMGMGMGMGMGMGMIKGMKKGMKKGKIMKKKKIKKKKIKKKKKIMKKIMIKIMIMIMIMIMGMIOGMGOGMGOGOGMGOEOEOGOEOEOEQCOEQCOEOCQCOCQCQCOAQCQAQAOAQAQAQ%3FOAQ%3FS%3FOAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nz7CqUhggv6eSc5kpLGgq2zouIw=) Grant-Valkaria, FL #### What's nearby - Florida Institute of Technology - 29 min drive - 14.6 miles - Melbourne Beach - 50 min drive - 28.1 miles - Sebastian Inlet State Park Beach - 52 min drive - 30.0 miles - Barrier Island Center - 53 min drive - 31.4 miles - Aquarina Country Club - 55 min drive - 31.7 miles #### Restaurants - The Chubby Mullet Bar and Grill - Cumberland Farms - Outriggers Bar and Grill - Dunkin' - The Old Fish House Bar and Grill ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Boater's paradise-Private Island-Water-front-Close to Sebastian Inlet-Pets okay pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Boater's paradise-Private Island-Water-front-Close to Sebastian Inlet-Pets okay? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Boater's paradise-Private Island-Water-front-Close to Sebastian Inlet-Pets okay? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Boater's paradise-Private Island-Water-front-Close to Sebastian Inlet-Pets okay located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is close to Indian River Lagoon Preserve State Park, Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge and Aquarina Country Club. Local attractions also include Maritime Hammock Sanctuary Trail Access. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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