When you’re dreaming of a luxury Florida beach vacation, New Smyrna Beach doesn’t typically come to mind. New Smyrna Beach boasts 17-miles of white sandy beaches, but it’s often overshadowed by neighboring Daytona Beach. Visitors love the city’s quiet small-town feel, but there’s a luxurious reason to visit that’s almost a well-kept secret: Joy By The Sea.
Joy By The Sea is a 5-star vacation company that manages property in New Smyrna Beach. They take vacation rentals to the next level, offering some of the most sought after rental properties in NSB. From studio villas to a beach house, and the most recent addition of The Queen’s Gambit, booking with Joy By The Sea is a notch above the rest.
With blue roofs and jeweled decorative accents, the seaside properties of Joy By The Sea are easy to recognize in New Smyrna Beach. There’s no doubt that Florida’s vacation rental market is increasingly more competitive, but they offer luxury on the Central Florida Atlantic side that can’t be found until West Palm Beach. Five stars isn’t what I expected from NSB, but it’s a beach city that’s full of surprises.
The Queen’s Gambit House
Surround yourself with floor-to-ceiling luxury when you book at The Queen’s Gambit House. The home is subtly themed with nods to the classic game of chess and offers oceanfront views. It’s 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom vacation rental house offering 5,000 square feet, perfect for bringing extended family along on vacation. Amenities include an infinity pool, spacious balconies, a patio with lounge chairs, outdoor kitchen, billiards games and a chef’s kitchen.
The Italian-style estate offers meticulous details that elevate any vacation experience. It was expertly built and detailed via the unrivaled vision of chess enthusiastic Frank J Russo and brought into actuality by his artist-builder brother, Joseph Russo.
My favorite part of The Queen’s Gambit House are the tile turtle details that draw your eye from the entrance to the oceanfront view as they welcome you into the home. The bedrooms almost wrap around the infinity pool so each one has a gorgeous sunrise view to enjoy, that’s elevated by flush floor-to-ceiling windows that won’t obstruct the NSB views.
While The Queen’s Gambit House is part of the Joy By The Sea family of NSB properties, it’s located on the non-driving section of the beach and a few miles away from the Joy By The Sea Beach House and villas.
The Joy By The Sea Beach House
If you’re looking for a touch of luxury, but still want a relaxed family vacation, I recommend the Joy By The Sea Beach House. It’s a 4-bedroom, 4-bath escape that sits on NSB (the drivable portion) and only a few miles from Flagler Avenue. It might be the smaller sister property to The Queen’s Gambit, but it’s full of amenities that are perfect for families looking for beachside fun.
It was designed by Joseph and Joy Russo, who bring an incredible vision to life with so much attention to detail. Aptly named after Joy, the house sincerely brings joy to all families who stay there.
This Italian-style luxury beachfront house exudes opulence with its charming Mediterranean architecture, but the home is still inviting enough to let yourself fully relax. The expansive balconies with breathtaking ocean views, intricate decorative tile work, and lush, manicured gardens seamlessly blend with the shoreline.
Kids can spend hours jumping into the saltwater pool, or alternate with a dip into the ocean. An oversized patio surrounds the pool and your toughest vacation decision might be whether you want a view of the beach or of the pool.
New Smyrna Beach has a fabulous restaurant scene, but the outdoor kitchen space includes a wood-fired pizza oven and Big Green Eggs. The house’s outdoor kitchen and hot tub make it a perfect destination for enjoying Florida’s mild winters.
Our family of five had plenty of space to spread out and feel relaxed. With amenities just steps away from the bedroom, you’re not wasting any vacation time. My favorite part of the beach house is the primary bedroom, on the second floor, that’s decorated with hues of blue. Wake up to sparkling views of the Atlantic, while sipping espresso on your private balcony.
Joy By The Sea’s Villas
Family reunions, weddings and corporate events are easy to host at Joy By The Sea. Located directly across from the Joy By The Sea Beach house are six villas. The six villas have their own pool and four of them are studio villas. They’ve got lush garden views and they’re across the street from beach access, via a path way.
These villas are great if you’re inviting extended family or extra guests on your New Smyrna Beach vacation. They can enjoy the privacy of their own space, if you’re hosting an event at The Beach House, but still be steps away from where you’re staying.
The closest airport is in Daytona Beach and the homes aren’t far from the Ponce Inlet area. From the villas to The Queen’s Gambit House, there’s a level of luxury for everyone at Joy By The Sea. It’s the most opulent way to enjoy New Smyrna Beach and booking a stay with Joy By The Sea will certainly give you an unforgettable vacation.