Bring the Beach Home

• Bringing the beach home is the motto of Beachhouse.com, which rents out dozens of luxury beach homes in Florida. This website covers every region of Florida, from Amelia Island to West Palm Beach. The site represents every beach-side town in Florida, so you'll find a diverse selection of homes in every price range. An estate dubbed "Sea Oats" is one property available for those looking for a high-end home. With nine bedrooms and bathrooms, you can explore this 10,000-square-foot home in a secluded gated oasis. As of 2011, off-season weekly rent was $15,500, while high season capped at $19,500.
  
  If that's out of your price range, try the Manasota Key Tropical Hideaway, a quaint 400-square-foot home that has private access to the Gulf beach. While very small, this still fits the bill of luxury as it has a heated pool, a secluded location, scuba diving and snorkeling, and private access to the beach. Not everyone desiring a luxurious location has to spend a fortune, as this home rents for $390 in the low season and $490 in the high season as of 2011. With this weekly rental rate, it's ideal for an ultra-romantic honeymoon getaway or just an escape destination for someone needing a little rest and relaxation.
  
  

Destin Days

• Destin Days Vacation Rentals offers vacation rentals along the beach in Destin, Florida. Each beach house rental includes complimentary amenities that include snorkeling and fishing gear, dolphin cruises and many more options. Book the Triple Play vacation home that sleeps 14 guests with its 6 bedrooms and indoor jacuzzi. As of 2011, the Triple Play rents for around $4,000 in-season, and $1200 in the off-season for one week of fun and relaxation. The Biscayne Breeze is a brand new home in the Villages of Crystal Beach that comes with gated community security and complimentary shuttle service to the beach. Surrounded by tropical landscape and flowing waterfalls, the house features balconies with ocean views on each of its three floors, granite counter tops and an indoor jacuzzi. 2011 price guides start the Biscayne Breeze at $2000 weekly for off-season, and around $4000 during the summer months.
  
  

Ponte Vedra Beach

• At Ponte Vedra you can enjoy renting beach-side accommodations such as Ocean Blue. This 4100 square foot house sleeps 14 guests and includes private beach access, a private hot tub and huge flat screen TVs throughout the house. Most rooms have ocean views and every bedroom includes its own private bathroom. 2011 prices list Ocean Blue at $4800 per week in all seasons, and includes a library of both books and videos, as well as a stock of children's games and toys if your luxury vacation includes family.
  
  

Luxury Vacation Rentals

• For those who would prefer to strike out on their own when it comes to activities and itineraries, you can stay at a lavish vacation home in Key West when you book through Luxury Vacation Rentals. From a Key Largo mansion with its own private boat ramp, to a holiday dream villa that includes a children's guest clubhouse that sleeps 10 in one room, you can find a luxury beach house right on the coastline that is ideal for your dream vacation. The Key Largo Mansion rents for $18,000 a month and includes private beach access and equipment for every water sport. Weekly rates are not available for 2011 on a standard basis, but may be negotiated by calling within 72 hours of traveling. Dream Villa rents for $25,000 monthly in the high season, and $22,500 in the low season as of 2011. The Dream Villa features a private pool with ocean views under the house so you can escape the hustle and bustle of your fellow vacationers and enjoy some quiet time.