The Water Flower Ocean Estate

Acqua Liana is an oceanfront masterpiece created by Frank McKinney, renowned for his oceanfront artistry. Acqua Liana, the Tahitian word for "water flower" is located on 1.6 acres which reaches from the Altantic Ocean to the IntraCoastal Waterway in Palm Beach County, Manalapan Beach, Florida.

Acqua Liana is a home of calming and soothing serenity, with an infinity of forms of water. The 15,071 total sq. ft includes 7 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, an oceanfront master bedroom suite with sitting room, and his and hers ocean view baths. An Oceanfront glass office, wine room, oceanfront grand salon,beach dining room, that opens to the pool, movie theater, air-conditioned oversize garage with windows peering into pool, 2 glass elevators 3 laundry rooms, The home is ultra hi-tech with biofeedback cocktails bale,’ oceanfront summer kitchen, meandering and swimmable water gardens, a lap pool, serene reflecting pools, waterfall, 16 person spa with fire feature floating sun terrace, a special golf course grass driveway, 2 bedroom, 2 bath guesthouse, with private lagoon pool. And more luxury beach house finds.

Acqua Liana Brochure

Offer at $24,300,000
Premier Estate Properties
561-394-7700

www.premierestateproperties.com

America It Is Time To Fight To Save America's Treasures And Preserve America

The the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida is located along the Caloosahatchee River. The Estates was awarded the 2009 National Trust for Historic Preservation Award and is an official project of “Save America’s Treasures” at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a Florida Historic Landmark and a National Register Historic Site. The architecture and furnishings of these gracious, buildings are reminiscent of a bygone era.  However there are many innovations which we do not have in the most modern of homes. In the early 1900s, Edison built one of Florida's first modern swimming pools with cement from his own Edison Portland Cement Company. Edison used the water from an artesian well to fill the pool and irrigate the botanical gardens and it still holds water today.

The close friendship between Thomas Edison and Henry Ford brought the Ford's to Fort Myers in 1915 as guests in the Edison's home. The following year, Mr. Ford purchased the house next door to his good friend Thomas Edison.  For years, the Fords came to their home in Fort Myers every winter to spend time with the Edisons. They shared their families homes, friends and well known guests such as Harvey Firestone and John Burroughs. On the Estate is an artifact museum, dedicated by Charles Edison, son of the inventor.  The museum was built to preserve and house memorabilia related to Thomas Edison's life. One of the many educational displays in the museum is Edison's unique Model T Ford, a prototype model presented to Edison by his friend, Henry Ford. "Mangoes," the Ford's home was purchased by the City of Fort Myers in 1988 and was opened for public tours in 1990. In 1947 Mina Edison, wife of the legendary inventor Thomas Edison, donated the estate to the City of Fort Myers and in November of that year, public touring of the estate began. Mina Edison enjoyed entertaining throughout the gardens of her Florida Estate. She was a gracious hostess and interested in the well being of children and the community following in this tradition, Etiquette at the Estates, is a series of lessons offered today at the Estate.

  

The Edison and Ford Estate is filled with beach house finds and educational delight for adults and children of every generation. The President's budget proposes to eliminate funding for key historic preservation programs such as Save America's Treasures and Preserve America and reduce funding for National Heritage Areas by half. We American's need to fight to keep to send a message to your members of Congress asking them to support restoration of funding for Save America's Treasures and other critical preservation programs. Take action

Beach House Finds is asking for your help in restoring vital historic preservation programs proposed for elimination or cuts in the President's FY 2011 Budget Request. Support Historical Preservation

The Edison and Ford Estates is open daily from 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Photo Credit: About.com

C'est Nouveau Miami Beach Estate

A beach house find or perhaps a beach estate find is the proper communiqué for this stunning Coral Gables, Florida waterfront estate. The construction is new and French Provence inspired with beautiful water views from almost every room. The estate is designed for entertaining with features like: a formal living room with antique french paneling, wine cellar, expansive library/music room, garden room, dining room,Chihuly chandelier, media room, 5 bedrooms upstairs, 2 staff quarters, guest room, 4 half baths, breakfast area, gym, pool and spa.

This water estate offers generous sized rooms and incredible views of a wide lagoon open to the ocean. The property offers 200 ft of water frontage with direct ocean access and no bridges to the bay, which is a added plus for Yacht owners and boating enthusiasts. This Sotheby's Realty listed estate is a luxury beach home that this is waiting for it's beloved owner. With Valentines Day being Feb. 14th, this Aquarian writer, Francophile, lover of all things beach, visionary Designer can only say;

L'on est bien faible quand on est amoureux.

One is very weak when one is in love, from La Princesse de Montpensier by Madame de Lafayette

One Sotheby's International Realty

Coral Gables, FL 33146, United States
$22,500,000 USD
Property ID# 4199214

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Tel: 1 305-790-6294

Photo Credits: Sotheby's International Realty

Beachie Gifts At Beach House Finds

Tis the season to be jolly! This year Beach House Finds added our store. With the enormous winter storm that has left behind heavy snow and high winds in Southern New England and the Mid-Atlantic states many Americans are stranded at home. May we suggest you shop at Beach House Finds for your last minute Christmas gifts. At Beach House Finds we have home and decorating gifts for every ones gift budget. Procrastinators rejoice, our gifts are simply beachie!

Why American's Are Heading to Buenos Aires For 2010

Head to Buenos Aires in 2010 as it is a great year for Americans to travel to the Argentine capital, which celebrates its bicentennial next year.  With one of the most favorable exchange rate ever, pesos to the dollar means that, despite inflation, Buenos Aires is once again a super-affordable destinations. Buenos Aires is Latin America's hottest destination! With it's incredible food, fresh young designers, and a cultural scene that's thriving. Smart travelers will start planning now as starting January, it’s going to be a lot harder to get hotel and dinner reservation in Buenos Aire. 

Beach House Finds recommends the Alvear Palace Hotel, considered among Argentina’s top social circles to be the only hotel in Buenos Aires to stay.  Situated in the middle of Recoleta, this is old-school Buenos Aires at its finest. Alvear offers elegant restaurants, a luxurious health center within the spa, fitness center, and impecable service, so  it is no wonder it is the automatic choice for aristocrats, royalty and polo patrons. In Buenos Aires dinner starts at 9:30pm and the Alvear Palce offers the famous La Bourgogne, considered to be the best restaurant in Buenos Aires and the only Relais Gourmand in Latin America, La Bourgogne offers exquisite French cuisine.  After a night of tango return to the hotels Cigar Bar which is an intimate gourmand’s delight, offering havana cigars, the best chocolates in the world and exquisite liquors, this is  just one of the unique experiences at Alvear. 

Alvear Palace Reservations

 

Beach House Finds Can Be Found In Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The Yachting Capital of the World, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the destination of beautiful beach house finds and The 50th Anniversary of the world’s largest boat show which takes place October 29-November 2, 2009. Visit the famed Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, Florida a vibrant, exciting and charming venue of the finer things of life. From art galleries, fashion boutiques, restaurants, sidewalk cafes, clubs and special events, Las Olas Boulevard is the place to be day or night. With Real Estate at an all time low in Florida the Fort Lauderdale Yacht Show may be a time to go shop for a new beach house where your yacht will fit in your back yard. And it does not hurt that the Super Bowl and Pro Bowl events will generate upward of $350 million in revenue for Southern Florida, of which Broward County will receive roughly 50 percent. Beach House Finds along with Reuters knows that is not a bad place to invest in beach house property in this new economy.

The annual fall tradition in Fort Lauderdale is the Art Festival October 24 - 25, 2009. Ranked as one of the top 100 art festivals in the nation by a leading art publication, the 22nd Annual Las Olas Fall Art Fair is a juried show, a first-class festival with only the highest quality, original artwork. where you can purchase fine works of art at affordable prices.

Are You A Foodie Looking For A Fall Beach Vacation?

Fall is the perfect time to visit the great state of Maine's beautiful mid coast area. Beach House Finds recommends The Berry Manor Inn a home built in 1898 that has all the grandeur of the Victorian age and is now an elegant bed and breakfast inn. The property is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and today Berry Manor Inn is among Maine’s most romantic B&B inns and top ten best B&Bs and inns in the US. Famous for its room amenities, grand hospitality with a Victorian flair, and a very unusual collection of toy hamsters, the Berry Manor Inn offers the ideal beach find location for exploring Maine’s arts, heritage and sights.

At Beach House Finds we suggest Berry Manor Inn for a romantic fall getaway. Don't worry if you are sneaking away and need to conduct business, you will find amenities including complimentary high-speed internet access, flat screen televisions, guest computer and printer work station, in-room phones and flexible breakfast schedules. The guest rooms are uniquely decorated in warm, rich colors of the Victorian palette and furnished with a blend of antique and period reproductions. Great care has been taken to preserve the features of this grand mansion, including the display of the original wallpaper in some rooms.

The Berry Manor Inn's signature pies are served daily with plenty of ice cream in the freezer and are a true treat only served to the Inn's guests. The pie moms as they are known have been featured on The Food Networks' Throwdone with Bobby Fay.

Rates: $165 to $265 per night, with the two-room luxury suites at $380 per night. With September packages of Three-Night Packages at the Berry Manor Inn available for $550 - $775.

Online booking is available.
contact info@berrymanorinn.com

A Golfers Beach House Find In Pebble Beach

This Beach House Find Mediterranean estate, with views beyond compare, sits elegantly atop an acre lot overlooking the 15th and 16th holes of the famous Pebble Beach golf course and ocean. This incomparable beach house property, has captivating ocean and golf views, and is only a short distance from all of the attractions and amenities at the lodge, including room service!

This beach house find is golfer and beach lovers dream home, with picturesque balconies overlooking a beautiful view with a guest suite with separate entrance. The 4 bedroom, 5 bathrooms newly renovated home is perfectly suited for casual entertaining or dressed up for an elegant affair. The lower level boasts a wine cellar, large media room, and full bath. With added pluses like a three car garage, butlers pantry, and closets galore. Pebble Beach is known for its plush nothing has been overlooked. Pebble Beach Resorts is site of Tiger Woods' historic win at the 2000 U.S. Open Championship, will again host the championship in 2010. The championship will be played from June 14-20. Purchase this Beach Estate Home and prepare for guests to arrive.

Listing: Stephen L. Lavaute Sotheby's International Realty, Inc.
Carmel Rancho Brokerage
Price: $7,995,000
MLS ID #: 80910844Offered By:
Contact: 831-241-1434

Do You Dream Of Owning A Historical Preservation Home In Martha Vineyard?

A historical Georgian Greek Revival Captain's House in Martha's Vineyard, is a beach house find. This is an exceptional opportunity to own and care for a significant piece of New England's disappearing past. Located on prestigious North Water Street and known as the Martha Vineyard's Fisher-Bliss House this property has been owned and preserved with care by the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities since 1966. Listed for sale by Sotheby's International, this expansive home includes a wealth of architecturally important elements ready to be converted into a Vineyard gathering place. Originally constructed in 1832 by master builder Thomas M. Coffin, with Eleven bedrooms, eight fireplaces and gracious living areas spread over three levels. This Martha's Vineyard's historical beach house has sweeping views of Cape Pogue, Edgartown Harbor, and Katama Bay from the Captain's house widow's walks. The house grounds include a beautiful lawn and patio, shared brick driveway, and a detached barn just blocks away from the town's center, harbor landing, beaches and lighthouse. A long term investment for the discriminating buyer, renovations to this Martha Vineyard home has Preservation restrictions and Historic District regulations. Imagine owning a home where summer vacationers come from the world of academia, media, film, politics and royalty. At Beach House Finds we are stimulated by this home.



Listing: $3,650,000 USD
Wallace & Co. Sotheby's International Realty
Property ID# 4117689
MLS ID# 17575
1-508-627-3313

Photo Credit: Sotheby's International International Realty

Are You Looking For A Ultra Chic Ocean Front Villa?

This villa offers the best of both worlds, the simplicity of nature, epitomized by the tranquility of the ocean and a adjacent waterfall. The ocean home is a man made beauty of well crafted, timeless art and design. If you dream of owning a tropical island oceanfront property, this ultra chic Ocean front Villa is located along a secluded stretch of coastline on the west coast, of Phucket, Thailand. The Beach House property includes a striking Minotti minimalist kitchen, a wine room, a sauna, a home cinema and a beautifully appointed outdoor dining and chill out area.

16519 sq ft
Listed at $8,000,000 USD
Hunter Sotheby's International
Kamala, Phuket, Thailand

Contact: Andrew Hunter

43/1 Bann Don-Cherngtalay Rd.
Cherngtalay

Thalang, Phuket 83110, Thailand

Tel: +66 (0)76 324 614

Fax: +66 (0)76 324 618

Is The 27.5 Million Dollar Grant For Annenberg Community Beach House A Beautiful Beach Find?

A $27.5-million grant from the Annenberg Foundation and years in the making. The partnership between the California Department of Parks and Recreation and the city of Santa Monica proudly opens The Annenberg Community Beach House. The Beach House is a new public facility on the site of the former Marion Davies-William Randolph Hearst estate and is now open to the public with no membership required.

In the 1920's William Randolph Hearst built this beach house for his mistress, silent film star Marion Davies, the three-story mansion hosted many luminaries of Hollywood's Golden Era. It then became the Private beach home to the Sand and Sea Club, a posh celebrity beach club for many years before the city of Santa Monica took over the property.

Beach House Finds encourages everyone to make a trip to this historical and beautiful beach house in Santa Monica.

You can visit the Beach House at 415 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, California.

Why Not Book A Nautical Holiday Yacht Charter?

This week Beach House Finds has Yacht Charters on their social networking minds. With the cool spring rains, cold nights, longer days, and the push of spring flowers many of us Beach people are thinking luxury. With family or friends, there is nothing in life like a crewed private motor and sailing yacht charters in the Bahamas, New England, Florida, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Mexico, South Pacific, Greek Isles and anywhere in the world. Activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, skiing, windsurfing, and jet skiing all are part of the toys on your beautiful chartered sail boat or motoryacht.

Beach House Finds recommends Nautical Holidays, a full service CYBA approved charter broker specializing in handling all the details so you don't have to! And The Real Housewives of New York, and The Real Housewives of New New Jersey think...special event planning for weddings, corporate events and private parties!

Looking For A Car With Jen Ne Se Qua Appeal?

At Beach House Finds, Spring is in the air and the thoughts of driving a classic roadster is filling our heads. You know that feeling of sun, wind, and sea one takes in, with the zest of life by the sea.

Living along the beach one desires a car that has that jen ne se qua appeal. Perhaps something powerful and more stylish than you have ever had before! Well Beach enthusiasts, it is the BMW Z4, a classic roadster with stylish flair, rear-wheel drive, and retractable hardtop. We found driving along the beach with the roof down, this two seater roadster offers a refreshingly intense experience of sunshine and the wind rushing by. And driving with the hardtop closed it provides all the comfort of a sporting coupe. The BMW Z4 is the re-birth of the roadster that is sure to make your life at the beach, fabulous!

Why Perivolas on The Greek Island of Santorini Is Like No Other Place On Earth

Attention Sophisticated Beach House Finds travelers, Perivolas Traditional Houses is like no other place on earth. The world-class small luxury inn is perched high on the cliffs above the Aegean Sea and is a romantic hideaway with its own private Garden of Eden. The most charming village on the island, Oasis is a stone throw away and offers a tranquil oasis far removed from the stresses of everyday life.

Guest can experience a breathtaking cliffhanging view from the stone terrace of each house. The meticulously landscaped grounds provide a mixture shade and sun. The bright white of the buildings and the cool green of the trees with geranium, fuchsia and bougainvillea is a Greek island utopia. It is a place to come for a mental detoxing.

The meditative silence is enriched with the sound of the waves lapping on the volcanic shore. Perivolas' infinity pool, which appears to merge with the glinting blue waters of the see, completes the refreshment of body and soul. A Wellness center featuring steam bath, sauna, open-air Jacuzzi,and massage facilities for beauty and health treatments is all part of the sophistacation brought to your guest experience.

GR-847 02 OIA SANTORINI-GREECE

TEL (0030) 22860 71308,

FAX (0030) 22860 71309

e-mail: info@perivolas.gr

What Beach Resort Must You See Before You Die?

Photo Credit: Heidi Schumann for The New York Times

Are you wanting to take a low tech vacation where there are no televisions and no telephones in the room? On the west coast, of St. Lucia overlooking the jagged peaks of the island’s famous Pitons, is Jade Mountain. A luxury high end Beach House Finds, resort where the view has no fourth wall with a breath taking views of the twin peaks of the Pitons. Oprah Winfrey declared the Pitons one of the top five sites to see before you die.

To get there you must arrange Travel to Hewanorra International Airport (American Airlines and Delta currently fly here) which is about an hour’s drive from most hotels. Many resorts will arrange a car service, or a helicopter transfer ($170 per person) one way to avoid the hairpin roads. The most popular way to travel between towns or resorts is by boat or water taxi, which is a great way to appreciate the island’s dramatic cliffs and diverse terrain.

Jade Mountain -a double room with an infinity pool starts at $1,450 January to mid April

$1,150 a night in summer

758-459-7000; http://www.jademountainstlucia.com/

Why Not Move To Hawaii?

This executive Kohala Waterfront retreat boasts panoramic ocean views from almost every room. Situated on a gentle cliff, the home overlooks a small bay, a swimming and feeding ground for dolphins and whales. The sounds of the ocean and the soothing sound of whale song intensify awareness of your proximity to nature and the sea. The moderate tropical climate are yours to enjoy 365 days a year.

An outdoor dining area complete with teak dining table that seats six and a large stainless steel gas grill expand your dining and cooking options. An additional 700 square feet of deck lies below. Here you can enjoy sunning in complete privacy, stargazing or a soak in the large Jacuzzi spa.

The homes large gourmet kitchen flows effortlessly from the main living area and is fully equipped kitchen a gourmand's paradise. A built in oversized counter allows for comfortable, casual dining, while the full pantry and abundant storage space house all the cookware that a cook would appreciate.

Beach House Finds loved that the architectural layout of this Beach Home which offers two (2) master suites that are located at opposite ends of the residence ensuring peace and solitude. Each suite has amazing endless ocean views, spacious comfortable King size beds, cable television, and large walk-in closets. Both Master suites have private adjoining bathrooms appointed with fixtures and amenities. One master suite has a large soaking tub, an over-sized stall shower, and an outdoor shower that allows you to enjoy the vistas and gentle breezes. The other master has a glass stall shower and large vanity with dual sinks. Can you say ALOHA?

Purchase price $2,595,000 fully furnished
Contact: KohalaWaterfront@aol.com

Want a Great Beach House 10 Minutes From LAX?

Beach House Finds recommends, The Beach House at Hermosa Beach. The Beach house has a spectacular location on the beach just steps from the heart of town. With a location right on the beach and sand bring your roller-blade, bike, or plan to run, walk, or stroll the path that separates the beach from the inn. The rooms are “lofts” and all have a patio or balcony and are tastefully decorated with separate living room and bedroom areas with a king-size bed and sleeper sofa. Every loft enjoys a wood-burning fireplace, wet bar, refrigerator, CD/stereo system, robes, and bathroom with deep tub. Beach House Finds had a continental breakfast buffet of croissants, muffins, scones, and fruit is served beachfront at the Strand Café however it was also delivered to our guestrooms one delightful sunny morning.

Ocean View Rates are $309 to $329
Ocean Front Rates are $359-$379

Reservations: 1.888.895.4559

or write info@beach-house.com

Beach House Hotel

1300 The Strand

Hermosa Beach, CA 90254