As a frequent guest of the owners I have many fond memories at this beach chalet which, as I’ve described, is my absolute favorite house in New Smyrna Beach. It combines the incredible charm and character of that flawless room at a Bed & Breakfast, with the 5-star premium amenities found only at luxury resort properties. The serene, oceanfront setting directly on the beach offers private relaxation, and yet the property is located so close to everything you could park the car and walk or ride bikes during your entire stay.
A block or two away you may rent motor scooters, bikes, motorcycles, golf carts, surfboards, paddle boards, and kayaks. Sign up for surf lessons, reserve a charter fishing boat for offshore angling- or flats fishing on the intracoastal river, or drive back over the bridge to half a dozen local golf courses on the mainland. If it’s shopping you’re after, within the several surrounding blocks there are numerous stores for clothing, surf wear, beach items and supplies, hardware, surf boards, liquor, pharmacies, and a major grocery store. In the same area are a dozen restaurants and half a dozen local bars. A mile north is the town’s main street called Flagler Avenue where the list of stores and activities repeats itself. Flagler boasts some of the best dining and shopping in the area, along with everything from gourmet coffee shops to nightclubs that are popular year-round. And of course there are the world’s best theme parks about an hour away including Disney World, Universal, and Sea World.
To experience some of the local culture that makes NSB a top rated beach internationally, don’t forget to walk the beach at night to try and spot hatching baby turtles scramble into the waves. There is also a decent surf break just off the back yard, or a short distance north is the “Inlet” near the lighthouse where you may join (or just watch!) the local pro surfers in action. Then, after a refreshing dip in the private saltwater pool, evenings are perfect