OCEAN PROPERTIES Blog

April and May are New Smyrna Beach’s best kept secret. This time of year offers the perfect balance of peaceful beaches, beautiful weather, and just enough local activity to make your stay feel full without ever feeling crowded. The pace slows, the beaches open up, and everything becomes easier, from dining out to finding your perfect spot in the sand. It’s the kind of experience that keeps guests coming back...

After nearly four decades of serving owners and guests in New Smyrna Beach, one thing has remained constant, experience matters. Markets change, technology evolves, and booking trends shift, but the value of local knowledge, relationships, and hands-on management has never been more important. As a family-owned company rooted right here in the community, we’ve seen vacation rentals grow from simple seaside getaways into sophisticated hospitality businesses. With that growth comes...

When most people picture a taking a beach vacation, it’s often during the peak season of summer. Who doesn’t love the beach during the summer? It’s when you can swim, enjoy a variety of water activities, and just take in the general joy that comes from warmer weather and fun possibilities. But have you ever thought about the benefits of taking a beach vacation in the off-season? Off-season in New...

The season in which you take your annual vacation can be as important as the destination and your accommodations, especially when there are specific things you want to do during your getaway. You would probably not take a cruise to Alaska in the winter, nor plan a hiking vacation to the deserts of Arizona in the summer, knowing that the cold and the heat would keep you from doing the...

Realtor/Vacation Rental Manager Referral Program: Ocean Properties Vacation Rentals, Inc. is offering Realtors and Vacation Rental Managers  a 10.5% commission for any guest referrals to the Joy by the Sea Complex.  Commission is on the rental rate only.  Guest must book either the entire complex(consisting of 6 villas) or 1 wing(consisting of one 1-bedroom villa and two studio villas).  3-Night Minimum Requirement. All referrals must be sent in writing to...

Ocean breezes, sand, water – New Smyrna Beach has it all. New Smyrna Beach has adventures on both land and sea, indoors and out, for you to enjoy all summer and into the fall. Don’t forget to sample some of the area’s local cuisine, prepared for locals and guests alike by the best chefs in the area. No matter how you choose to spend your Florida summer vacation, there’s something...