Buying a home on Orchid Island/Hutchinson Island, Florida
Orchid Island/North Hutchinson Island
Located in Indian River County Population: 165,000
Highlights: Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, McLarty Treasure Museum
Check Out: Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, Environmental Learning Center, Wabasso Beach Park
Housing: Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon reside a variety of housing options that span the length of Indian River County ranging from oceanfront estates, exclusive private communities and golf clubs, to oceanfront condominiums, and single-family homes available in three distinct districts:
North Beach: Exclusive private communities such as Orchid Island, Marsh Island and Windsor, offer golf, polo, marinas, and oceanfront estates.
Central Beach: Features single family homes in the community of Indian River Shores as well as condominium communities. As the business hub of the barrier island, this area features oceanfront hotels, restaurants, boutique shopping, and established communities including historic Riomar and its private country club.
South Beach: Consists of many oceanfront and riverfront single-family and condominium communities.