Directly on Miami Beach, with ocean and Downtown views from 2 private balconies, you will love the direct access to the beach from this terrific Miami Beach vacation rental ideal for friends or family.

FEATURES: This fully renovated unit features floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room and master bedroom; granite counter tops throughout; a fully equipped kitchen with microwave and dishwasher; bamboo wood floors throughout; central AC and heat; plush leather sofas, high speed wireless Internet; cable; flat-screen TV; high-end linens and cotton duvets; and more. The large Master suite with queen bed, TV, European Marble shower with dual shower heads, and walk-in closet. There's a double bed and a twin in the smaller second bedroom. Also a "Bahama Bed" in the living room (comfortably sleeps one adult).

MORE DETAILS: We've thought of everything to make your Miami Holiday perfect: combination entry to the unit (no waiting around for the one person who has the key); stereo, DVD player, baby pak-n-play, board games in case it rains and a sun umbrella in case it shines! FREE garage parking (for 1 car), and complementary FREE valet parking. Never get locked out thanks to the keyless entry system to the Unit--program your own code and never worry about meeting up with the other people in your party to coordinate keys again!

THE BUILDING AMENITIES: The building has a workout room, pool, beach chairs, charcoal grills, vending machines and beach hammocks, as well as laundry machines on each floor.

LOCATION: Great beach path. Surfside's business district starts at 94th Street- just 3 blocks away. There you will find banks, Publix grocery store, Big Daddy's liquors, dry cleaners, office service center, a Post Office, lots of retail options and several excellent restaurants (try Moroccan Nights or Sushi Republic). At 96th Street, you will find the world renown Bal Harbour Shops with a handful of terrific restaurants with outdoor cafes that boast some of the best people watching in town (Carpaccio and La Goule), a laidback Sega Fredo coffee cafe, a proper Tea Parlour, and some of the most expensive retail shops in the world--wonderful to browse while enjoying an ice cream or gelator. It is only 2 blocks to the Shul of Bal Harbour and 8 blocks to St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Water toys like jet skis can be rented, or you can take out a fishing charter or hop on a drift fishing boat, buy a kite a one of the area's largest and oldest kite vendors, or hit around of golf at the Par 3 Course just over Haulover Bridge at 101st Street. 20 minutes to South Beach (drive or grab the bus across the street); approximately 30 minutes car, cab or shuttle service ride to either Miami International or Ft. Lauderdale Airport.

CHARGES: Minimum stay of 2 nights midweek and 3 if your stay includes Friday or Saturday. Holiday weeks (including Xmas, New Years, President's Day, Passover, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day, Thanksgiving) and Weeks of major Miami events (such as Winter Music Conference, the Boat Show, the Super Bowl, Tennis Finals, etc.) have a minimum rental of 5 nights and will be charged a premium of $200 -500 per week.

There is a $10/nt for additional guests charged. If there are 4 or more people in your party, please message me for a family or group discount. A $100 cleaning fee is required on all bookings. Also, a $100 registration fee required by my building and a $200 Security Deposit is required. The Security Deposit and registration fee are payable directly to me. The Security Deposit is $300 if your party is between the ages of 18-25. Security Deposit will be refunded, assuming no damage to the unit or loss of the unit keys/garage door opener. I'm sorry to have to charge this deposit but many guests have left with the building's key fob or the garage door opener! Thanks!