With spectacular white sand beaches and turquoise water, Florida is one of the top spots for a beach getaway in the United States. It also offers a wide range of hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals to base yourself for enjoying all that fun in the sun. But if you’re planning a trip with a larger group, it can be more difficult to find suitable accommodation. Fortunately, there are some fabulous large beach house rentals in this state, ideal for groups of just about every size. We’ve scoped them out to bring you some of the very best to make planning and booking that much easier.
Heated Pool-Perfect Getaway - Melbourne Beach
This luxurious four-bedroom beachfront home in Melbourne Beach accommodates up to a dozen guests, with highlights that include private direct beach access, an outdoor pool, two outdoor showers, a spa tub and a lounge deck with a gas grill that’s perfect for watching the beautiful sunrises every morning. You’ll have a fully stocked kitchen for whipping up large meals, a Smart TV and DVD player, a sun room ideal for digging into a good book and laundry facilities too.
'30a My Way' Luxury Beachfront Home, Private Pool - Fort Walton Beach
This massive and spectacular over 8,300-square-foot home accommodates up to 35 in 11 bedrooms and enjoys a beachfront location, complete with a private beach boardwalk. It’s spread over four levels, but you’ll have an elevator so there’s no stair climbing involved. The outdoor living space includes a magnificent pool, an outdoor shower, a putting green, and a full-size bed swing. Entertainment inside includes three flat-screen TVs, a game table, and a pool table. There’s a theater room, multiple kitchens, and balconies for unwinding with a sea view while enjoying the fresh salty sea air.
Rejuvenation Retreat with Private Beach and Pool - Englewood
By booking the Rejuvenation Retreat you’ll be so close to the surf you’ll be able to hear the sounds of the crashing waves on a stretch of your own private beach. Watch for sea turtles, manatees, and dolphins right from the property or head to the Guana River for activities like fishing, paddleboarding, and kayaking. You’ll have your own private heated pool for swimming or lounging around too. There are many other highlights here, with the interior providing sleeping space for up to 13 and all of the necessities like TV, a full kitchen, grill, and laundry facilities.
Chateau De La Mer: Gated Florida Beach Estate with Heated Pool & Hot Tub - Jensen Beach
Chateau De La Mer is a five-star paradise. It’s almost like having your own resort, complete with a private beach, while as many as 25 can be accommodated in nine bedrooms. If you have to work while you’re here, the host says the signal is so powerful you can work from outside while relaxing on the sand. The luxuries are practically endless, including an elevator so you won’t have to lug heavy bags up multiple flights of stairs, a private heated lagoon-style oceanfront pool, an oceanfront hot tub, a mini-golf putting green, and a large grill. Everything is included here, from bicycles and kayaks to beach blankets, beach towels, beach toys, an umbrella, and outdoor games like horseshoes and volleyball.
'Pelican Beach' Ocean Front Beach House - Sleeps 10 - Palm Coast
This beautiful Gulf Coast home accommodates up to 10 and offers three floors, all professionally decorated with a coastal vibe, with jaw-dropping sea views from inside or out with large windows and multiple balconies. It’s pet-friendly and provides access to an uncrowded stretch of pristine white sands for sunbathing, strolling, swimming, fishing, and more. Your host has provided beach towels, an umbrella, beach blanket and snorkeling gear and you’ll have a full kitchen, a grill for cookouts, cable TV and laundry facilities too.
The Pink Seahorse: Beachfront Modern A-Frame - Ponte Vedra Beach
This adorable beach house is a standout, not only because of its name and unique hue. An A-frame for up to 13 guests, it sits right along Ponte Verde Beach and has an outdoor deck for relaxing with an awe-inspiring view. It backs to the Guana River Preserve providing opportunities for glorious sunset watching and access to paddle boarding, kayaking, and fishing on the river along with the miles of scenic trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Inside the chic 1970s home, there’s lots of fun and funky decor, a spacious kitchen and living area, an HDTV with Netflix, Roku, and standard cable channels, and a washer/dryer.
'No Shoes' 9-Bedroom Brand New Beach House - Navarre
Perfect for a large group, up to 30 people can be accommodated in this beach home with nine bedrooms and 9.5 baths. It sits on Navarre Beach and has its own swimming pool and seating for up to 24 in the Great Room, while events are allowed with prior approval for an additional fee. Other notable features include a game room with two arcade games, an outdoor Ping Pong table, a commercial ice maker that can make up to 400 lbs of ice a day, a large kitchen with two freezers and two refrigerators, and a laundry room with two washers and two dryers. If you want to get around by golf cart, there’s one available for rent too.
'A Sight to Sea' Beachfront Home with Private Pool - Panama City Beach
This seven-bedroom beachfront home accommodates up to 21 guests and includes two terraces overlooking City Beach, a plunge pool for an ocean-view dip, a hot tub, and gym equipment. The ocean is just a stone’s throw away, while city attractions, dining, and lively nightlife can easily be reached on foot. The large outdoor grill makes it great for cookouts, and you’ll have all the other essentials too.
Sun-Believable House with Heated Pool - Destin
One of the largest beach houses in Destin, the “Sun-Believable” offers eight bedrooms and 6.5 baths with white sandy beaches just steps away. The outdoor living space is incredible, with a large private pool, a spill-over spa, loungers, a grilling area and a huge bistro-lit pergola. Inside, the game room is a highlight with a big-screen TV, pool table, foosball, game table and a fridge. You’ll have a high-end kitchen with lots of space, making it easy to prepare large meals and multiple Smart TVs too. A golf cart can be included for an additional fee.
Family-Friendly with Large Pool - Sarasota
This beach house is just minutes from what’s often named the most beautiful beach in the country, Siesta Key Beach with its powder sugar-like sands. It accommodates up to 13 guests and includes many desirable features, including a private screened-in heated pool and hot tub and complimentary beach bikes for exploring. There’s space for alfresco dining to take advantage of all those sunny days too. Inside, you’ll have a rec room with a Ping Pong table and all of the essentials, from a full kitchen to a washer/dryer and multiple 4K TVs.
Luxury Pool Home One Minute to Beach Gulf Sunrise & Sunsets - North Captiva Island
Just four minutes on foot or a one-minute golf cart ride away from the beach, this luxurious home features seven bedrooms, sleeping as many as 18 guests. Two golf carts are included along with access to the beach club nearby, with hot tubs, kayaks, bikes, and tennis and basketball courts. You’ll have your own heated plunge pool on the second floor and two large wrap-around decks, including one that’s screened in off the main living area with water views. The 1,300-square-foot Entertainment Deck is furnished for dining and relaxation and includes a pool table, Ping Pong table, foosball, corn hole, a hot and cold outdoor shower, propane and charcoal grills, and a full-size fridge with an ice maker. Enjoy plenty of space inside with high ceilings that make it feel even more spacious so you’ll never feel cramped, even with a large group.
Sandcastle Villa - Beachfront with Private Pool - Clearwater
A luxury villa accommodating up to 10 guests, the Sandcastle will truly make you feel like royalty with a feel of a beach castle rather than a beach house. The saltwater beachfront pool is a highlight and you’ll probably spend plenty of time on the sand with fabulous beachcombing for seashells accessed right from the outdoor terrace. It also includes satellite TV, a fantastic fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and breakfast bar, and laundry facilities.
Top Shelf - Destin
Top Shelf is right across the street from the beach and can accommodate as many as 14 guests. Close to Club Destiny, you can also enjoy easy access to the facilities there, which include a playground, sports courts, putting green a private 25-seat IMAX theater, a large seasonally heated pool, and hiking and biking trails. You’ll have your own private pool area at the house which includes a large pool, a hot tub, a bar, loungers and space for outdoor dining, all surrounded by a 6′ privacy wall. Inside, enjoy two levels of living space with a large well-stocked kitchen, a fireplace, flat-screen TV, DVD player, and a washer/dryer.
