The home
Some places bring you peace the moment you arrive. This one surrounds you with it. Welcome to 2417 Sunset Vista, a hidden waterfront retreat where every day feels like living on vacation. Lovingly known as the Optimystical Vista, it sits tucked away on a quiet peninsula, with sweeping water views and direct access to Florida’s coastal lifestyle.
Ocean breezes move across the deck. Playful dolphins, grazing manatees, and abundant wildlife show up daily. Once you’re here, you don’t want to leave.
The home was offered fully furnished and turn-key — a short-term rental already in motion. Nightly rent averaged $475 on VRBO, with repeat renters and 100% five-star reviews. Every room is light, and each one has its own view of the water.
The owner’s suite sits at the top of the tri-level home: a penthouse bedroom and bath with panoramic views. Sliding doors open to a private balcony for morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. The middle level holds two more bedrooms and baths, a stocked kitchen, and the living space. A wooden deck wraps the house. A quiet interior elevator connects all three stories.
The ground level is for unwinding. The bar has a custom pass-through with a lift window. Behind it, room for cars, kayaks, fishing poles, and overhead storage.
At sunset, with no other building in the view, it feels like a private island. Historic Aripeka, first settled in 1859, is known for the views, the fishing, and neighbors who stay for decades.
Electronic storm shutters cover every window. The roof was reinforced in 2017. Recent severe storms left the living areas untouched. A new HVAC system went in in 2017, a new water heater in 2023, and a new electrical panel in 2024.