5 Stunning Florida rental homes only steps away from the beach

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It's that time again: the kids are almost out of school and you're now looking for a family-friendly beach getaway. Of course, Florida, complete with Disney World, Universal, and nearly endless coastline is on the top of your list--but where should you stay? Well, if you're on the hunt for a place that's only a short walk from some of the state's best shores, you're in luck. From the top of the Atlantic Coast to the Keys, these 5 Florida beach house rentals on VRBO will have you living like an "Island Boy" in no time at all! 

1. Cloud 9 (Central Gulf Coast)

First up on our list is the impressive "Cloud 9" rental located along the Gulf Coast's Little Gasparilla Island. This massive beach home is roomy enough to fit the whole family with a 2,000+ sq. ft open layout, several bathrooms to match, and enough beds to comfortably sleep six!

​What's perhaps most exciting about this home is how remote it is--according to the information on the listing, the house is situated in "an unspoiled barrier island with seven miles of perfect beach. [...] There are no bridges or roads to the island. Transportation to the island is by water taxi, or boat. Once on the island there are no cars, only golf carts." 

Truly the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life on the mainland! 

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2. The Little Pink House (North Atlantic Coast)

If driving and the Atlantic Coast is more your style, The Little Pink House is worth considering--and don't let the name fool you. This beach-front rental can sleep up to eight PLUS it's pet friendly! The unit offers on-site parking so you can easily get to and from as your heart desires, but let's be honest, you probably won't be doing much except watching the waves roll in from the hot tub. Well, maybe you'll use the unit's gas grill too. 

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3. Beach Paradise (North Atlantic Coast)

Nestled between the bustling city of Jacksonville and the quaint, historic hotspot, St. Augustine, it's no wonder why this beach house is such a popular listing. The house is a generous 1,216 sq. ft with three bedrooms and four beds, comfortably sleeping six. This is also a pet-friendly rental and it has availability as soon as this weekend (at the time of posting). 

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4. On The Beach (Central Gulf Coast)

While no reviews exist of this listing yet, this newly-posted home near the Shark Tooth Capital of the World has promising potential and a new-listing discount to entice bookings! Another plus of it being a new listing is that it's got relatively open availability at the time of this posting--so if you need something on short notice, this could be it.

And though the listing is on the smaller side, only sleeping up to four, it lacks none in amenities and great views. 

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5. Angler's Retreat (Key West)

A listing that would surely make even the most finnicky of The Beach Boys happy--Angler's Retreat is a two bedroom, two and a half bathroom single family home located in Angler's Reef in the Florida Keys. According to details on the listing, "the house sleeps up to six comfortably, and is appointed with delightful Keys motif, luxury touches, and amenities for the perfect Keys getaway."

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