Life's a Beach -Private Beach House W/ Pool & Heated Spa

• Friends Réunion

  Friends Réunion

  • Guest Stefanie L.
  • Date of stay 05/25/13
  • Review Submitted 06/01/13
  We had a wonderful time! Everything was very clean and well equipped! It's perfect for two families! Julie the owner was great and the house matches the photos!

  Recommended for: Families with young children.

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• FANTASTIC!

  FANTASTIC!

  • Guest Joy
  • Date of stay 02/24/13
  • Review Submitted 05/30/13
  My husband of 37 years and I took our first Florida vacation together. The home was perfect, clean and comfortable. The location is great, everything you are wanting to do is nearby. My only regret is we had to go home! Thank you for an unforgettable vacation.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Life's a Beach was everything we hoped for and more for our family vacation, Thank you so much Julie

  Life's a Beach was everything we hoped for and more for our family vacation, Thank you so much Julie

  • Guest Kerri F.
  • Date of stay 03/30/13
  • Review Submitted 04/10/13
  I decided to "take the plunge" and the "risk" to rent a home from the VRBO website instead of a condo or having to sit through some silly sales presentation for a vacation membership. I began searching and thinking to myself "this could be a huge scam and it will ruin our vacation"...I was never so glad to be so wrong! I found the "Life's a Beach" profile and all the wonderful pictures that looked so inviting. I corresponded with Julie several times, she was patient, honest and kind. We arrived and were absolutely delighted to find the home to be EXACTLY as described. Julie and Rick even made Easter baskets for the kids and left a nice bottle of wine for us. The house was comfortable, well equipped, clean and secure. Our three kids had selected "their rooms" before we even arrived by the pictures on the website. The pool and spa are wonderful and a welcome site after traveling from Michigan! Julie has thought of everything, great restaurants nearby, a binder with area information and all the comforts of home. I was so happy with every aspect of our vacation, the beach is close by and it is a drive on or walk on, absolutely beautiful! The river is a block to the west and we fished in the Halifax River behind the house several nights, my son caught a 25 pound stingray (we released it without harm) we also caught a ton of flounder, jack and catfish! The sunset was so nice to watch while fishing. We had ice cream at the dairy bar and really enjoyed "The Boondocks" restaurant, fresh fish and a great steak sandwich in a comfortable setting. The meal was awesome and very affordable (about $8 a plate for our family of 5). My two sons played at McElroy Park at the end of the street almost every day. We played basketball, baseball and tennis, they have a super nice running track and playground too. my wife and daughter LOVED the pool and privacy the house offered. I honestly cannot say enough nice things about Julie and Rick and the "Life's a Beach" house. If you are looking for a safe, affordable vacation stay this is it! I will certainly refer my friends and visit again. I can truly say that this experience has renewed my faith in "online" services. If you are looking for a great place with trustworthy people, this is the place and the people. I normally would not take the time to write but I felt compelled to share our positive experience. I truly appreciate Julie and Rick sharing their little piece of "beach heaven" and for being so kind. God bless!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• Delightful Beach House

  Delightful Beach House

  • Guest Lynn
  • Date of stay 01/21/13
  • Review Submitted 02/01/13
  What an absolute delight! This was our second visit and, if possible, even better than our first. The house itself is pure beach house with all the little touches that make it so pleasant. Comfortable beds and a backyard that feels like a true getaway with its pool and spa area add to a great vacation. Everything you'll need is provided--from towels to boogie boards to beach chairs, games, and books. We took a very easy day trip to St. Augustine with a stop at Washington Oak Gardens, ate dinner by the firepit at Jerry's Italian Restaurant and at Webber's Steakhouse, breakfasted at the Cracked Egg. We drove on the beach and visited the Lighthouse at Ponce Inlet. And, of course, we sat by the pool and read and soaked up the sun. We can't wait to come back!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• S. Daytona Vacation Rental

  S. Daytona Vacation Rental

  • Guest Lou
  • Date of stay 01/18/13
  • Review Submitted 01/23/13
  Place was exceptionally clean. Directions for usage were easy and everything functioned properly. Location was ideal. Close and convenient to river, beach, shops and resturants. I would definitely recomend staying here.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

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• Paradise for a week!

  Paradise for a week!

  • Guest Lisa
  • Date of stay 08/04/12
  • Review Submitted 08/12/12
  The house was just like in the photos, Julie was reachable when we had questions (before we even arrived) There were 7 of us and we had plenty of room. My 18 yr old daughter and her boyfriend in the pool house, my two younger sons (9 and 12) in the turtle room, my 17 yr old daughter in the pink surfer girl rm and my husband & I in the blue room. The beds were very comfortable! There was plenty of silverware, plates, cups etc...everything you need for your vacation is in this house! It was great to have the beach chairs, coolers, sand toys, and rafts in the shed. Julie also has books, games and DVDs for her guests to use. We took a day trip to Disney, we also ate at Boondocks- and fed our leftover French fries to the fish. One morning we got bagels from the New York Bagel place that is close by- get there early though- they run out of everything bagels quickly. If you like Ice Cream head to CowLicks for great homemade Ice cream! We went down to the pier and my kids did the 'SlingShot'. We also visited Ponce Inlet- the lighthouse- enjoyed this. The beach was great! My sons loved trying to catch the little fish that swam up with the waves. The pool was amazing- great to cool off in during the day and also the water was warm enough to swim in at night. I know I am kind of all over the place in this review I just want to make sure I tell everyone all the great things! My whole family had a great time and we hope to stay here again!! I would definitely recommend this house to those going to Daytona Beach!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Welcome to the Beach House!

  Welcome to the Beach House!

  • Guest Tracy
  • Date of stay 07/14/12
  • Review Submitted 07/28/12
  There were six of us, including ourselves, our daughter and three granddaughters (ages 3 to 15), and this beach house was ideal for all of us to spend a week's vacation. There is a separate room with a bathroom off the pool area as well where my husband and I stayed, and then several colorful and inviting bedrooms in the main part of the house where our daughter and grandchildren stayed. The house was exactly as pictured on the Internet, bright and clean and well-maintained; and Julie, the owner, was available if we had any questions. There was a chilled bottle of wine, I might add, waiting for us upon arrival from our long trip! The pool is lovely and perfect for an evening swim, or any other time of the day, although the beach is within walking distance and is beautiful, and free of litter, and a wonderful place to enjoy the water and breeze and sun. You also can drive onto the beach and park your car for 5.00. (For seafood lovers, one of the places recommended by Julie is Boondocks, though you might need your GPS to find it, and might wait a while till seated - but it was well worth it for all of us!) If you love the beach, and clean and comfortable surroundings that are far more homey than a hotel, then this house may be exactly what you are looking for. All of us highly recommend it!

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• As Good As It Gets!!!

  As Good As It Gets!!!

  • Guest B Family
  • Date of stay 07/01/12
  • Review Submitted 07/15/12
  My family and I had a wonderful time. The house is very clean and comfy. It felt like home the minute we walked in. It was great to have the pool and hot tub for the evening hours when we would relax after a busy day. No time constraints or closing times here. As a matter of fact, we lost all track of time. My family is already wanting to come back. There is still so much more to do!! We'll be back.

  Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers.

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• Great Time in this lovely home!

  Great Time in this lovely home!

  • Guest Jenny M.
  • Date of stay 11/19/11
  • Review Submitted 12/01/11
  My family and I recently stayed at "Life's a Beach". Julie was very accomodating (on short notice) and everything was handled quickly and professionally while arranging my stay. When we arrived we were greeted by a lovely space: very clean and so comfy. Everything we had hoped for. The house is close to the beach and the pool and spa were great too. Julie had left us a personal note and a few surprises that started our stay off on the perfect note, and we sailed through the week in the same way. Perfect. I hope to return in the future and hope you have as much fun as we did! Enjoy! Don't miss the lighthouse but be prepared for the over 200 step climb, the view is worth it and minutes from your door.

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• 2011 Biketoberfest

  2011 Biketoberfest

  • Guest EasyRider
  • Date of stay 10/12/11
  • Review Submitted 11/01/11
  What a wonderful time we had. My husband and I traveled with three other couples to Biketoberfest and lucky enough to have found this property on VRBO. We had a great time relaxing by the pool and enjoyed the spa too! There was plenty of room for all 8 of us. We spent most of our time by the pool if we weren't out riding. We look forward to another vacation or bike event, any reason to come back.

  Recommended for: People with disabilities, families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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Additional information about rental rates:

Fees and Taxes:

• Tax Rate 12.5%
• Cleaning $125